Jersey Shore Beatle Fans Check This Out
If your a fan of music, the Beatles and/or John Lennon, then you definitely wanna check out a new book entitled "Lennon on Lennon". Shawn Michaels talks with editor of the project Jeff Burger. The......
View ArticleStorytime For Toddlers Reading Program
We ask that parents/caregivers arrive a few minutes early to sit with your toddler and focus your child's attention. By actively participating in the activities, you can encourage your child to...
View ArticleWho's Influencing Ocean County's Reading Habits?
I had dinner with my nephew who will be graduating college soon. Conversation was interesting with both of us talking about some of our favorite books. I told him about the "Five Love Languages"...
View ArticleToms River Library Hosts Their Annual Spring Book Sale
If you love to read then you don't wanna miss the annual "spring" book sale. The event is hosted by the Friends of the Toms River Library and takes place Thursday, June 1st through Saturday, June 3rd...
View ArticleBook Recommendations For Ocean County Readers
There's something about this time of year that gets me reading. Don't you love devouring a book while sitting on the beach? And how about sitting on your deck or in your yard while flipping through...
View ArticleRoad Trip Led to Sad "Times Have Changed" Realization
I remember in Reading seeing buses from all over the Northeast. As the first outlet center in America, VF was quite the destination. It's where we'd go to stock up on jeans, underwear, socks,...
View ArticleWhere Can You Take a Book and Leave a Book in Ocean County?
Have you ever seen a "Free Little Library?" They are these boxes on certain streets or outside of homes where people are welcome to take a book and then return that same book, or another. I've seen...
View ArticleIt's Never Too Late to Get an Ocean County Library Card
If you don't yet have a library card, I recommend you sign up because the library is such an awesome resource for learning and entertainment! Continue reading…
View ArticleNational Library Day ... Shout-Out to All Our Library Workers
National Library Day ... Shout-Out to All Our Library Workers ..... Today (4/21) is National Library Day and although our libraries are closed due to the Coronavirus Crisis, we thought we'd give a...
View ArticleHave One of These in Your Neighborhood?
Have you seen a "Little Free Library" in your town? It's a great way for residents to share books and read new material without any cost involved, just a great community sharing program. Continue reading…
View ArticleActress Laura Marano Helps Kids Read (Austin & Ally )
Austin & Ally Star Helps On National Young Reader's Day Continue reading…
View ArticleShawn & Sue’s School Tour – The Adventure Continues
Having Fun with Shawn & Sue Continue reading…
View ArticlePizza Hut Brings Back Book It Program Nostalgia
80s and 90s nostalgia is big these days. As a kid who grew up in the 80s and 90s, it's always fun to see people reminiscing about fun memories from my childhood. And Pizza Hut is getting in on the...
View ArticleHelp Get A Documentary Made About An American Icon [Video]
If I'm being totally honest, I wasn't a great student in high school. I now know that dyslexia made it difficult for me to read books, which usually resulted in me trying to fudge book reports. But one...
View ArticleHappy Birthday Dr. Seuss!
Dr. Seuss books are wonderful for kids and parents to read. They never get old! Continue reading…
View ArticleHenry Hodges Needs a Friend
From the author of "The Kid Who Changed the World" this hilarious rhyming story, complete with charming art, offers comfort to children who often feel left out or are in need of a...
View ArticleSummer Reading For Kids
Here’s a great way to make sure your child reads this summer: pair your child up with a Teen Reading Buddy at Ocean County Library’s Toms River...
View ArticleLearn To Read!
Members of the public are invited to join Toms River Mayor Thomas Kelaher, Beachwood Mayor Ronald Roma, Freeholder Joseph Vicari and other community leaders at a Readathon for Adult Literacy being held...
View ArticleBig Day at the Library
Today (9/18) The Ocean County Library will celebrate “90 Brilliant Years” of service to the more than 577,000 residents of Ocean County with not one birthday party but 17....
View ArticleGetting Young Children To Read [AUDIO]
Liza Baker, Vice President and Editorial Director of Scholastic Books, Joined Shawn & Sue to talk about "young" readers and how to motivate and engage kids with books. As Sue...
View ArticleMy First Book
I love photography as a hobby and I enjoy sharing my photos, from right here at the Jersey Shore. I hope you enjoy taking some time to relax and take a look, as I share my visions with you. We live in...
View ArticleOCBS Players – Twas The Night Before Christmas [AUDIO]
Listen to the classic Winter's tale with your Family Continue reading…
View ArticleGetting Jersey Shore Kids To Read More [AUDIO]
Every Parent hopes their children are good readers, but like some parents some kids just don't like to read. I must admit I wish I was more of a reader. When I say that .... I mean, I wish I read more...
View ArticleSearch For Dr Seuss
Today, March 2nd, is Dr. Seuss Day and National Read Across America Day. Many kids will be treated to special readings of Dr. Seuss throughout the area and are encouraged to read more...which is a...
View ArticleWhich Library Branch Is Your Fave?
On this Read Across America day aka Dr. Seuss' Birthday, I'm thinking a lot about our local libraries. How fortunate we are to have more than 20 local branches in Ocean County. As I was reading about...
View ArticleReading In Ocean County’s Waiting Rooms
There's a reason I actually like to go to the doctor's office. I get to catch up on my reading. Let me explain. There's something about that period before hearing my name called that makes it okay...
View ArticleNo Fines For “Overdue” Thanks To Ocean County’s Librarians
Today, April 4th, is National School Librarian Day! What a great way to recognize the hard work and dedication of these often unsung heroes. Things have changed a lot since I was in school, and today's...
View ArticleOcean County Beach Reads
Do you seem to get a lot more reading done at this time of year? There's something so nice about sitting on the deck or on the beach with a book. Do you have a stack of books ready to go into your...
View ArticleTaylor Swift Sported Stone Harbor, NJ Sweatshirt on Eras Tour
Taylor Swift may have been in Kansas City on The Eras Tour this weekend, but she casually nodded to the Jersey Shore. Continue reading…
View ArticleCamden Co. Man Stabbed PA Trooper 'Numerous' Times, Reports Say
Published reports say a man from Camden County is facing a long list of charges after he allegedly stabbed a Pennsylvania State Trooper "numerous" times last week. Continue reading…
View ArticleWill Taylor Swift Join Travis Kelce in Sea Isle This Summer?
Jason Kelce is expected to host his annual autism fundraiser in Sea Isle City Continue reading…
View Article13 Amazing Reasons We Need to Elect Taylor Swift President of the USA
This isn't a young girl writing this - I'm an OG - old guy! Continue reading…
View ArticleWhat Are The Best and Worst Schools In Ocean County, New Jersey
Parents want to know if their children are getting a good education and the traditional measure of a school's quality of education is Proficiency test scores Continue reading…
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