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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 current Stafford Branch will be closed as of May 1st, in anticipation of the new Stafford branch opening in the summer.

Asian American Native Hawaiian Pacific Islander Month

Celebrate Asian American Native Hawaiian Pacific Islander Month with our programs and resources!

Jewish culture, history, and stories from around the world.

Explore Kanopy’s curated collection of films that highlight Jewish culture, history, and stories from around the world.

S.A.I.L. Summer Volunteering Applications Now Open

S.A.I.L. Summer Volunteering Applications Now Open

Stafford is closed as of May 1st.

Stafford is closed as of May 1st. View our press release for more information.

Mental health awarness month

Dive into these serene and insightful books recommend for your mental health

Celebrate Asian American Native Hawaiian Pacific Islander Heritage Month

Celebrate Asian American Native Hawaiian Pacific Islander Heritage Month

Explore our programs and resources!

Join our Online Book Discussion of The Marlow Murder Club by Robert Thorogood

Join our Online Book Discussion of The Marlow Murder Club by Robert Thorogood

May you enjoy these awesome author talks!

May you enjoy these awesome author talks!

May is Mental Health Awareness Month - browse our programs!

May is Mental Health Awareness Month - browse our programs!

2026

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

Celebrate Asian American Native Hawaiian Pacific Islander Month with our programs and resources!

Celebrate Asian American Native Hawaiian Pacific Islander Month with our programs and resources!

Check out these powerful reads in honor of Mental Health Awareness Month

Check out these powerful reads in honor of Mental Health Awareness Month

S.A.I.L. Summer Volunteering Applications Now Open

S.A.I.L. Summer Volunteering Applications Now Open

Brainfuse HelpNow tutors now available 24/7

Brainfuse HelpNow tutors now available 24/7

Explore the Teen Calm Room

Explore the Teen Calm Room

Celebrate Asian American Native Hawaiian Pacific Islander Month with our programs and resources!

Celebrate Asian American Native Hawaiian Pacific Islander Month with our programs and resources!

Browse and borrow kids' books to celebrate Jewish American Heritage Month

Browse and borrow kids' books to celebrate Jewish American Heritage Month

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

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

Enjoy free family fun at museums with OCL's Museum Pass Program

Enjoy free family fun at museums with OCL's Museum Pass Program

Stream educational and entertaining content with Access Video Just for Kids!

Stream educational and entertaining content with Access Video Just for Kids!

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