Current Press Releases

TOMS RIVER - If you plan to travel abroad, if you’re new to the US, or if you just want to increase your language fluency, the Ocean County Library creates a bridge for diversity with Pronunciator, the world’s largest digital, fully-integrated language-learning service.Any one of Pronunciator’s 80 languages can be the start point to learn any other language in its database. ESL instruction is offered in 50 languages.  ... Read More

JACKSON – The Jackson Branch of the Ocean County Library will host two programs to help you relax, detox, and rejuvenate. “Detox and Rejuvenate for Spring” will take place at 7 p.m. Monday, Apr. 9. Explore nourishing foods and self-care practices that support detoxification while boosting energy in the body. Learn to reduce inflammation, reduce seasonal allergies, improve sleep, and enhance digestion. Learn and taste healthy recipes.... Read More

LAKEWOOD – The Lakewood Branch of the Ocean County Library will host a free, seven-session class to help prepare people planning to take the test for U.S. citizenship naturalization.The class will be held at 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays, Apr. 11, 18, 25, May 2, 9, 16, 23.The class will cover all topics on the test for U.S. citizenship, including civics and American History. It will also offer practice exercises for English reading and written vocabulary... Read More

JACKSON – The Jackson Branch of the Ocean County Library will host their monthly meeting of the Jackson Friends of the Library 7 p.m. Thursday, Apr. 19.The Friends is an active group that champions the library and organizes projects such as the annual book sale to provide additional resources and fund special purchases.Registration is not required for this meeting.