Acoustic guitarist Gary Nokes will play Irish tunes in celebration of St. Patrick's Day. Gary has been a part of the local music scene for decades, performing with a variety of bands, such as the Lamplighters, Ragtimers, and Ocean County String Band. Recently, as a solo guitarist, he has entertained audiences at venues ranging from arts and crafts fairs to senior communities.

Jeri Georger and John Fraraccio from the Guild Theatreworks will present "Love Letters," a wry, poignant and humorous play by A.R. Gurney. This Pulitzer Prize nominated play traces the 50-year love affair between two friends whose relationship is told through their letters to one another. This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Ocean County Library - Toms River. Please register.

Join beloved local tenor and soprano, Dakota & Elle, for an evening of Broadway's greatest hits. Featuring songs from Phantom of the Opera, West Side Story, Les Miserables, and more! Often compared to Andrea Bocelli and Sarah Brightman, Dakota & Elle both studied with Juilliard Master Teacher, Steven Schnurman. Their ethereal voices bring Broadway classics right to the Ocean County Library. Registration is required. Please call or visit the events page linked below.

In celebration of Italian-American Heritage Month, join us with Phil Bruschi, as he presents a musical biography on famed Italian-American performer, Frank Sinatra. Phil pays tribute to Sinatra's musical career; how he continually reinvented himself as a singer, as well as some of his biggest recordings from 1939 to his final retirement in 1995. Phil will sing selected Sinatra songs that were hits from the Big Band era to his solo career. Registration is required for all attendees.

Journey back to the birth of Rock & Roll with The Rave-Ons! Starting with the king of rock & roll, Elvis Presley, the band pays tribute to rock & roll's founders. Audience members will sing along to songs by their favorite 50's artists including: Chuck Berry, Carl Perkins, Johnny Cash, Roy Orbison, Dion and The Belmonts, The Everly Brothers, and of course, Buddy Holly. By the end of the show, you will learn how all these great performers inspired and spawned some of the best bands of all time like The Beatles, The Rolling Stones and many other popular 1960's rockers. Registration is required.

Celebrate National Friends of the Library Week with BJ and the Band as they perform a high energy Motown/R&B review mix. Please register.

Acoustic guitarist Gary Nokes will play a combination of traditional and contemporary patriotic songs in honor of Patriot Day. Gary has been a part of the local music scene for decades, performing with bands such as the Lamplighters, Ragtimers, and Ocean County String Band. As a solo guitarist, he has entertained audiences at venues ranging from arts and crafts fairs to senior communities.

Elvis tribute artist Ruben Castillo is back with his signature Elvis showcase. This live musical lecture pays tribute to the King's final years, including highlights from the Hawaii concert and his final show. This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Ocean County Library - Toms River.