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Ocean County Library will be “Going Green”! Notices will no longer be mailed. Please visit a service desk to update your account.

The Stafford Branch will close on May 1st

The Stafford Branch will close on May 1st

Patrons may visit the current Stafford Branch through 9 PM on Thursday, April 30th

National Volunteer Week - April 19th - 25th

National Volunteer Week - April 19th - 25th

Find Your Joy! Celebrate National Library Week April 19th-25th 2026

Find Your Joy! Celebrate National Library Week April 19th-25th 2026

Reserve a meeting room or study room at your local branch!

Reserve a meeting room or study room at your local branch!

Celebrate National Poetry Month at the library

Celebrate National Poetry Month at the library

Celebrate National Library Week April 19-25, 2026

Find Your Joy!

Celebrate National Library Week April 19-25, 2026

National Volunteer Week

National Volunteer Week - April 19-25 - Explore all the ways you can volunteer at the library!

National Pet Day

National Pet Day Photos!

Earth Day, explore Kanopy’s film collection

This Earth Day, explore Kanopy’s film collection highlighting the beauty of our planet.

2026

Follow the Stars to Your Next Read - 2026 Spring Reading Challenge

Celebrate National Library Week April 19th-25th 2026

Find Your Joy! Celebrate National Library Week April 19th-25th 2026

Celebrate National Volunteer Week and become a teen volunteer

Celebrate National Volunteer Week and become a teen volunteer

Join us for a Teen Job and Volunteer Fair at the Toms River Branch on April 30th, 4 PM - 8 PM

Join us for a Teen Job and Volunteer Fair at the Toms River Branch on April 30th, 4 PM - 8 PM

AI Academic Integrity Tutors with brainfuse HelpNow

Explore Brainfuse HelpNow's newest service: AI Academic Integrity Tutors

Explore Libby with these eBooks available to read right now!

Explore Libby with these eBooks available to read right now!

Find Your Joy! Celebrate National Library Week April 19th-25th 2026

Find Your Joy! Celebrate National Library Week April 19th-25th 2026

Autism Resources Center

April is Autism Acceptance Month. Explore our resources!

Explore, sense, and experience in OCL's Sensory Spaces!

Explore, sense, and experience in OCL's Sensory Spaces!

Happy Earth Day | Help Take Care of Our Planet

Celebrate our planet with Earth Day-themed programs!

Spring into storytime programs all month long!

Spring into storytime programs all month long!

Code Blue & Warming Center Information

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