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All branches of the Ocean County Library will close at 5:00pm on Wednesday, November 26th, and remain closed Thursday, November 27th, in observance of Thanksgiving.

Seven branches – Barnegat, Brick, Jackson, Lakewood, Manchester, Stafford, and Toms River – will be open on Thanksgiving Friday, November 28th.

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Native American Heritage Month

Celebrate Native American Heritage Month today and explore our resources!

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Sensory Space

Visit Our Sensory Spaces - Toms River and Jackson Branches

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Creativebug: Find Projects for Every Occasion

DIY gift ideas for everyone!

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OCL Sound Waves Podcast

OCL Sound Waves - Listen Today!

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Freegalmusic+

Fall in love with our pumpkin spice latte playlist on Freegalmusic+.

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Native American Heritage Month

Celebrate Native American Heritage Month with these great resources

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hoopla: 2025 Best Historical Fiction

Immerse yourself in stories that transport you to different eras and bring history to life.

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New York Times Games

Take a break from all the holiday prep with New York Times Games

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Giving Tuesday | Ocean County Library Foundation

This GivingTuesday, December 2, help support the Ocean County Library Foundation.

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Cookbooks

Need inspiration for your holiday meal? Check out these cookbooks!

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Native American Heritage Month

Celebrate Native American Heritage Month with these great resources, programs, and book lists

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Teen Volunteering

Earn volunteer hours at the library - apply online today!

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Trending on hoopla | Audiobooks

Check out hoopla's audiobooks trending this November

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Streaming Media for Teens

Check Out What You Can Stream For Free with Your Library Card!

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Brainfuse CollegeNow

Brainfuse CollegeNow can help you with admissions, financial aid, testing, & more

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Native American Heritage Month

Learn more about Native American Heritage Month with our resources, programs, and book picks

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Info-packed videos, books, projects, activities & links

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OCL Sound Waves Podcast

Now hear this! Book talks, world building, local history and more on Spotify

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Ocean County Library Sparks's Lab: Spark Your Imagination

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