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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

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National Volunteer Week - April 19th - 25th

National Volunteer Week - April 19th - 25th

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

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

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

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

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Celebrate National Poetry Month at the library

Celebrate National Poetry Month at the library

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Celebrate National Library Week April 19-25, 2026

Find Your Joy!

Celebrate National Library Week April 19-25, 2026

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National Volunteer Week

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

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National Pet Day

National Pet Day Photos!

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Earth Day, explore Kanopy’s film collection

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

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

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Celebrate National Library Week April 19th-25th 2026

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

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Celebrate National Volunteer Week and become a teen volunteer

Celebrate National Volunteer Week and become a teen volunteer

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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

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AI Academic Integrity Tutors with brainfuse HelpNow

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

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Explore Libby with these eBooks available to read right now!

Explore Libby with these eBooks available to read right now!

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

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

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Autism Resources Center

April is Autism Acceptance Month. Explore our resources!

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

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

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Happy Earth Day | Help Take Care of Our Planet

Celebrate our planet with Earth Day-themed programs!

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Spring into storytime programs all month long!

Spring into storytime programs all month long!

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