Actors from The Guild Theatreworks will perform a reading of Belles, a play about six Southern sisters who try bridge the distance between them via telephone; in the process they come to terms with their family history. This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Ocean County Library - Toms River.

In celebration of St. Patrick's Day, spend the evening on a musical journey through the Emerald Isle with performer Charlie Zahm. When Charlie was old enough to sing, he began appreciating the beautiful Celtic songs and melodies he first heard in the largely Scottish province of his mother's birth, Ontario, Canada. Keenly aware of his own heritage, which includes healthy doses of Scottish and Irish blood on both sides of his family, Charlie has collected several hundred popular (as well as beautiful and obscure) selections and now performs them for thousands of fans up and down the Eastern Seaboard and across America. This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Ocean County Library - Toms River.

Jazz duo Brian Betz (on guitar) and Behn Gillece (on vibraphone) will perform a selection of American standards and classic jazz songs. A Q&A period will follow the program. This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Ocean County Library - Toms River.

Veteran actors from WREP will perform skits from radio’s “Golden Age” of the 1940s and 1950s. This “broadcast” will feature episodes Sorry, Wrong Number and The Day the Earth Stood Still. This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Ocean County Library - Toms River.

Join performer Scott Moreau with his one-man tribute to Johnny Cash. Late & Alone features all of his hits and some deeper dives into the Man's music, as well as more in depth stories about Johnny's life. It spans nearly 50 years of his musical life, featuring songs from his American Recordings including his iconic epitaph, Hurt. Scott Moreau is from Litchfield, ME and holds a BFA in Music Theatre from Illinois Wesleyan University. After a lifelong dream of being a professional baseball player, Scott turned to the stage after seeing a life-changing performance of Les Misérables in London his freshman year of high school. Through his years in high school and college, he found a love for not only musical theatre but choral singing, directing, sound design and stage combat. Since graduating from IWU he has been traveling the country, performing everywhere from his home state of Maine to Osaka, Japan. His experience not limited to performing, Scott made his professional directorial debut with Ring of Fire at the Round Barn Theatre in 2011.  He has since directed MDQ at Farmers Alley Theatre in Kalamazoo, MI and assistant directed at the Springer Opera House, both while doing double duty as Johnny Cash. He made his television debut on the series finale of HBO’s Emmy [...]

The crowd-pleasing ensemble returns to the library to showcase their varied repertoire featuring music from Sousa to Dixieland, patriotic tunes to rock. This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Ocean County Library - Toms River

In celebration of Pride Month, the chorus will perform a selection of well-known tunes and classic favorites along with new songs. This event is sponsored by the Friends of the Ocean County Library – Toms River.

Join us for an acoustic concert with Ocean County musician, Todd Meredith. You may have seen Todd performing with his band, The Rave-Ons, a Buddy Holly inspired rock group. Todd will be playing some of your favorite hits from Buddy Holly, Bruce Springsteen, The Beatles, James Taylor, and more. This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Ocean County Library—Toms River. Click the link the register!  

Come listen to Fish & Whistle, a high-energy band that plays bluegrass, acoustic rock, and more. The band has multiple lead singers and amazing guitar flat-pickers. Their ages range from 19 to 65 and they love thrilling audiences with their stunning live shows.

Join us for an evening “broadcast” of skits from the Golden Age of radio, performed by WREP's veteran actors. The show will feature episodes from the shows Dragnet, Father Knows Best, and Baby Snooks. Attendees will be treated to a music and a trivia contest prior to the performance at 6:30pm. This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Ocean County Library – Toms River.

The crowd-pleasing ensemble returns to the library to showcase their varied repertoire featuring music from Sousa to Dixieland, patriotic tunes, to rock. This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Ocean County Library—Toms River.

This performance featuring horror, humor and hauntings will make a ghoulish start to the Halloween season. From classic ghost stories, Shakespeare’s witches, contemporary poems, and the wisdom of children on their own special holiday, the show’s cast features many of the same actors who have shared delightful evenings with you in the past. This event is sponsored by the Friends of the Ocean County Library – Toms River.

Did you know that The Amityville Horror was filmed in part right in the library's Bishop Building? Come for a special film screening and a display of Amityville items from the archives.