Current Press Releases

LONG BEACH ISLAND – Ocean County Library will present a “Wreath Making Workshop” 1 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. Saturday, May 5 at the Long Beach Island Branch, 217 S. Central Ave. in Surf City.Jessica Lynch, presenter, will teach the skills needed to create a beautiful, seasonal, mesh ribbon wreath. All of the supplies for the workshop will be provided. This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Island Library.The program is free and open to the... Read More

TOMS RIVER – Enjoy a performance of “Carmina Burana” by Basically Ballet whose ballet dancers will perform at four locations of the Ocean County during the month of May.The ballet will feature selections of the famous cantata composed by Carl Orff through various forms of dance.All Performances will be held at 7 p.m. at the following locations:Monday, May 7, Toms River Branch, 101 Washington St., 732-349-6200.Monday, May 14, Lacey Branch, 10... Read More

TOMS RIVER – If you're dreaming of starting your own business or already started one, come to the program “How to Launch a Successful Small Business” being held at four branches of the Ocean County Library.The program will be held at 6:30 p.m. at the following library locations:Wednesday, May 2, Point Pleasant Borough Branch, 834 Beaver Dam Rd., 732-295-1555.Tuesday, May 8, Point Pleasant Beach Branch, 710 McLean Ave., 732-892-4575.Thursday, May... Read More

TOMS RIVER– Join David Elkner from the South Jersey Beekeepers Association to learn the benefits and importance of beekeeping at five branches of the Ocean County Library.Learn about hive components, parts, equipment, the frames of honey, plus why the honeybee needs to be protected.This free program for ages 12 and up will be held at the following locations:7 p.m. Monday, May 7, Beachwood Branch, 126 Beachwood Blvd. 732-244-4573.6:30 p.m.... Read More