Art + Yoga Workshop

Two Little Egg Harbor businesses – Mystic Academy of Wellbeing and Leah Morgan Art Works – are teaming up to bring the community together for a day of physical and mental self-care followed by a dive into creativity. The Art + Yoga Workshop will take place in the Leah Morgan Art Works studio, located at 249 Great Bay Blvd. #5, […]

Girl Scout Troop 518 Holds Town-Wide Clothing Drive

It’s the perfect time to clean up and clear out cluttered closets while keeping the community in mind. Girl Scout Troop 518 is organizing a town-wide clothing drive Donations accepted include clothing, bedding, towels, stuffed animals and shoes. It is requested that shoes be bagged separately. Those who cannot make the event but wish to donate may call Lynsey McCormack […]

LBI Library Branch Closed for New Lighting


Effective Friday, Jan. 14, the Long Beach Island branch of the Ocean County Library in Surf City closed for two weeks while a new lighting system is installed in the building. Door-side service for holds and pickups will be available through the duration of the closing. Patrons who need to access computers and full library services may visit the Stafford […]

NAMI Hearts and Minds – An Introduction to Integrated Wellness

NAMI Hearts and Minds – An Introduction to Integrated Wellness NAMI, The National Alliance on Mental Illness, is an organization dedicated to improving the lives of people affected by mental health issues. Presented by NAMI New Jersey’s Recovery Programs Coordinator, NAMI Hearts & Minds is an interactive presentation designed to break down “the brain-body barrier in our own minds” and […]

Meditation Mondays: Introduction to Meditation – Workplace Edition

Meditation Mondays: Introduction to Meditation – Workplace Edition Join us for a meditation program with instructor Laura Giacobbe. Registrants will be provided with a Zoom link. Presented by the Jackson Branch. Register at theoceancountylibrary.org

Start the New Year with Meditation

Start the New Year with Meditation Bring joy, peace, positivity and relaxation into your daily life and begin the New Year with a fresh start. Join longtime meditator, Umesh Bhatia, for this powerful workshop. Presented by the Toms River Branch. Register online at theoceancountylibrary.org

Understanding & Activating Healing with Rosemarie Rubinetti Cappiello

Understanding & Activating Healing with Rosemarie Rubinetti Cappiello Author and medium, Rosemarie Rubinetti Cappiello will give a presentation on understanding and activating healing. Presented by the Toms River Branch. Register at theoceancountylibrary.org

So You Want to Be a Musician?

So You Want to be a Musician? Do you have a passion for music and composition? Are you wondering how you might turn this into a career? Join us as Educator and Composer, Brian Betz shares his experience and what it takes to thrive in the career. Presented by the Toms River Branch.

Meditation Mondays – Mindfulness Meditation

Meditation Mondays – Mindfulness Meditation – On Impermanence Join Shazia Zaman in this virtual meditation session. Presented by the Waretown Branch. Register at theoceancountylibrary.org

Virtual Program: The Year of the Tiger

The Year of the Tiger Lunar New Year is a holiday that takes place all over the world with roots in East Asia. Learn about the different ways Asians celebrate this Spring Festival. This program will be available to watch on our YouTube Channel. You can find the link in our calendar of events. Presented by the Lacey Branch.