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Concert with the New Jersey Gay Men’s Chorus

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

By |2026-05-21T15:40:56-04:00May 21st, 2026|, , , |Comments Off on Concert with the New Jersey Gay Men’s Chorus

American Bandstand: Philadelphia 1957-1963 Part I

Relive the days when teens danced to the tunes on American Bandstand with this multimedia presentation by Rick Feingold.   American Bandstand originated in 1957 as a five-day-a-week afternoon television show. It featured teenagers dancing to Top 40 records introduced by Dick Clark. Students would dance on the show which all their teachers watched. This program set in Philadelphia between 1957-1963 features original live Bandstand performances of Rock Around the Clock with Bill Haley and the Comets, Mack the Knife by Bobby Darin, Tears on My Pillow by Little Anthony, Charlie Brown by the Coasters, Great Balls of Fire by Jerry Lee Lewis, Rock ‘n Roll is Here to Stay by Danny and the Juniors and more. Rick Feingold teaches American Business History at Bergen Community College and holds an MBA from Penn State University and a B.A. in History from Rutgers University. This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Ocean County Library – Toms River.

By |2026-05-21T15:36:57-04:00May 21st, 2026|, |Comments Off on American Bandstand: Philadelphia 1957-1963 Part I

Concert with the Pineland Symphonic Band

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

By |2026-04-17T11:41:48-04:00April 17th, 2026||Comments Off on Concert with the Pineland Symphonic Band

The 1950s Experience

Come rock the night away with Kevin Grace's one-man musical performance that will take you back to the Doo-Wop era! Audiences have been raving about Kevin Grace's one-man show "The 1950's Experience".  With his amazing and stylistically spot-on vocals, highly professional musical skills, and visual presentation highly accurate to the era, Kevin is sure to transport you right back to that golden era of Doo-Wop harmonies and Rock and Roll hits. This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Ocean County Library - Toms River. Registration is required. Please register at the link.

By |2026-03-24T09:37:43-04:00March 24th, 2026|, , |Comments Off on The 1950s Experience

Concert with the Briar Connection Band

Join us as local band Briar Connection performs Classic Rock, Motown, Blues, Jazz, Country, and Oldies.   This ensemble of accomplished musicians shines brightly, drawing from their experiences in various bands. Since their inception, Briar Connection has captivated audiences, whether in grand arenas or intimate gatherings, enchanting all with their performances. Be sure not to miss this memorable concert. This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Ocean County Library – Toms River.

By |2026-01-20T09:32:56-05:00January 20th, 2026|, , |Comments Off on Concert with the Briar Connection Band

Let’s Talk: Friendships and Dating for Individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities

A talk about dating for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities at Ocean County Library Toms River Branch. Registration is required.

By |2025-10-02T14:21:55-04:00October 2nd, 2025|, , |Comments Off on Let’s Talk: Friendships and Dating for Individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
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