Current Press Release

TOMS RIVER – The Ocean County Library seeks your help during the Sparks B.F.F. Reading Club Toiletries Drive, Friday, September 1 through Saturday, September 30. The items will be distributed to children and teens in need throughout Ocean County.

Four OCL branches will serve as collection centers:

• Toms River Branch – 101 Washington Street, (732) 349-6200
• Brick Branch – 301 Chambers Bridge Road, (732) 477-4513
• Jackson Branch – 2 Jackson Drive, (732) 928-4400
• Little Egg Harbor Branch – 290 Mathistown Road, (609) 294-1197

The most-needed items include toothbrushes, toothpaste, deodorant, hand sanitizer, soap, liquid and dry shampoo, hair conditioner, hair brushes, hair combs, socks, and feminine hygiene products.

Please donate new, packaged items only. No donation is too small, and each will make a big difference in a child’s life.

For more information, stop by or call any participating Ocean County Library branch or visit www.theoceancountylibrary.org.

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