Please join your neighbors and friends in our
Ocean Township (NJ) community
who are committed to supporting one of our
most important cultural and educational assets
Annual membership dues are only $5.00/person
Your taxes provide the means
for our beautiful library, its comprehensive
collection and great staff.
By becoming a Friend of the Library
you help to provide the extras that
make our library such an awesome
town resource for all ages all year round.
If you would like to help us with our mission to reach out to expand literacy, promote activities of educational value, and raise awareness of this great resource in our community,
please join us.
FOR MEMBERSHIP FORM
TO JOIN OR RENEW
September is National
Library Card Sign-up Month.
A library card is your key to unlock and explore fabulous works of literature, movies, and a
host of digital resources like eBooks.
If you need a card, please visit our library during their in person operating hours.
You will need identification, such as a driver's license, or a recent utility bill with your address.
The Summer Reading Program has concluded and the results are in...
Our library came in second place in the County for adults and third place for the teens and Read to Me Group! Good job Ocean readers!
All those who completed the program will receive an email and their prize will be available for curbside or in-library pickup after Sept 8
DEBBIE'S READING CHALLENGE PICKS
Debbie Bagchi, Reference Librarian
The September Reading Challenge Theme is:
BANNED BOOKS
Here are some of Debbie's suggestions for this this month's challenge.
Enjoy!
More reading suggestions
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Continue your armchair travel adventure with 15 vacation related selections from BookBub
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Or.... travel to another galaxy! Goodreads is offering a list of 100 great sci-fi books!
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Found a title, author, series that you love and want to read more? Search similar books and quotes here at whatshouldIreadnext.com (free for simple searches)
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See Top Ten picks from librarians nationwide at Library Reads.
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CNN's list of EPIC books to read while in quarantine.
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No need to stop summer reading... check out more Goodreads picks to extend the season!
DIANA SUGGESTS
Diana Zambrano, Branch Librarian
Click this link for some great mysteries!
Want more suggestions? Use NovelistPlus.
New to NovelistPlus?
See my Instructional video.
Or.. see the county's Reader Corner page
"Point of View
Virtual Movie Discussions"
The Monmouth County Library is now offering Point
of View Virtual Movie Discussions. You simply watch
the film at your leisure and then join a virtual discussion.
Sessions will be held on Tuesdays in September and October at 2 p.m. Here is a list of the films and the date for each discussion:
September 15, 2020
-- "Patient Killer" (2015) (NR) moderated by
Kristen Harvey
September 29, 2020
- "At Your Own Risk" (2018) (PG) moderated by
Lynne Myerson
October 13, 2020
-- "Dream Killer" (2019) (NR)
moderated by
Lynne Myerson
October 27 -- "Nothing But The Truth" (2008) (R)
moderated by Kristen Harvey.
You can watch Patient Killer, At Your Own Risk, and
Dream Killer for free on Access Video on Demand with
your library card:
https://monmouthcountylib.org/research-databases-articles/
You can watch Nothing But The Truth for free with
commercials on Tubi at:https://tubitv.com/movies/462750/nothing_but_the_truth
or place a hold on a DVD at our library branch.
To register use this link to the County EventKeeper and click the Register box at the bottom of the film listing.
HOW DO I FIND OUT IF THE LIBRARY HAS THE BOOKS I'M LOOKING FOR?
Click below to search the library
for e-books or audiobooks at these two sites:
Library services are
still available online!
For help
Email the Ocean Branch Librarian:
or
phone help is available at
1-866-941-8188
or chat with a librarian by going to
[click "Chat" in the lower right of your screen}
Enjoy an Online
Receive chapters from popular books from the genre of your choice in your email everyday -- Monday through Friday. The Online Book Club sends you a portion of a book that takes about 5 minutes to read. Each Monday begins a new book and by Friday you'll have had the chance to read two or three chapters -- enough for you to decide if it is a book you'd like to finish. Available genres include Business, Classics, Fiction, Mystery, Nonfiction, Romance, Teens, Thrillers, and more. All it takes is your email address and five minutes a day to find a new book.
The Library is Offering Universal Class!
Universal Class offers over 500 online continuing education classes with CEU certification documents upon completion. There are courses in business and finance, Science, Careers, Crafts and hobbies, homeschooling, teacher resources, law, writing, math, test prep, computer training and applications, web development and much more.
This is a great resource - take advantage of it!
Fun tip! See Diana's instructional YouTube video and o sneak peek of the Calligraphy class!
LIBRARY HOURS
The library building is open with
limited (25%) capacity and limited hours,
Monday - Thursday, 1-9 pm,
Friday, 1-5 pm
Saturday 9am-5 pm
LIBRARY IS CLOSED MONDAY SEPT 7
IN OBSERVANCE OF Labor Day
CURBSIDE PICKUP
Monday, 10am-1pm
Tues, Wed., Thurs., 9am-1pm
BOOK RETURNS
Through the book return slot only,
do not bring inside the library
You will be allowed into the building for short
browsing, to pick up requested material and
to use a computer by appointment only
(732-531-5092)
WANT TO KNOW MORE ABOUT THE REOPENING?
BEFORE YOU COME,
READ THESE IMPORTANT FAQS
AS ALWAYS - REFER TO THE COUNTY LIBRARY
WEBSITE FOR UPDATED INFORMATION
ON OPENINGS, PROGRAMS AND EVENTS:
MONMOUTHCOUNTYLIB.ORG
PLEASE NOTE: ALTHOUGH WE APPRECIATE
YOUR KIND INTENTIONS,
THE FRIENDS CANNOT ACCEPT ANY
BOOK DONATIONS AT THIS TIME.
Join a virtual
book club session!
Virtual book discussions are continuing in August and will be conducted on Webex.
Internet access is required to attend. Event access details will be emailed prior to the start of the event.
Click the title to access the link
to the book on the Library's Overdrive
September 9, 2020
10:30 AM - Noon
by Laila Lalami.
Moderated by Robyn Miller.
September 23, 2020
10:30 AM-Noon
"Inheritance: A Memoir of Genealogy, Paternity and Love"
by Dani Shapiro.
Moderated byStephanie Laurino
October 7, 2020
10:30 AM-Noon
by Elizabeth McCracken
Moderated by Rebecca Gokberk
For more information or to register:
Contact or phone1-866-941-8188
VIRTUAL TEEN BOOK CLUB
September 16, 2020, 6 PM
The Library is offering a just-for=teens virtual discussion of the book "The Resurrection Girls" by Ava Morgyn. This book tells the story of Olivia Foster who hasn't felt alive since her little brother died three years ago. When strange new neighbors move in across the street, Olivia's new friendship helps her fog to lift. Blending elements of the paranormal and magic, this novel includes loss, love and ultimately hope. Moderated by Trish Shrodo.
Special guest speaker, the author,
Ava Morgyn!
Books will be available on Ebsco Books. Use the following link to bring you to the login page: https://bit.ly/3cOdybk.
Sessions will be conducted on Webex. Internet access is required to attend. You can register on the County Library' s Event Keeper announcement or send email to:
To see more teen resources and events, including a virtual teen art show, and to become a teen book reviewer and earn community service hours..........
Super Heroes!
Graphic novels!
Comics for Early Readers!
Young Adult visual classics
The NJ State Library is offering a link to a selection of thousands of these for free!!
RESOURCES
FOR KIDS!
ATTENTION ALL
WIZARDS AND MUGGLES!
The Harry Potter Book"The Sorcerer's Stone" is now available through the library's ebook and audiobook collection, to all users without any wait.
Language learning
Fun!
New crafts & stories are posted every weekday at 1:45 pm - and all the craft videos are archived there! (stories are taken down after 24 hours)
Town news, events, contacts, recreational activities, important links and much more always available on the
town website:
Cultural
Collaborators
Corner
Township of Ocean Cultural Arts Committee
The September art show has canceled.
The opening of the art show in the Terner Gallery featuring works of artist Linda Alston has been postponed and will be featured in next year's schedule on July 21, 2021. Watch for more news about this cultural event.
Township of Ocean Historical
Museum
The museum is open on Sundays
from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
The museum will NOT be open
Labor Day weekend.
PLEASE NOTE:
FACE MASKS WILL BE REQUIRED OF ALL STAFF AND VISITORS.
NO MORE THAN SIX GUESTS WILL BE PERMITTED INSIDE AT ONE TIME.
Hand sanitizer will be available for visitors.
The Museum has added a new feature to its website - check out the new "Museum At Home" offerings that you can view and enjoy from the safety of your home. View here.
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Have fun watching “Hometown Histories” -interviews with locals who lived our history.
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Enjoy the Curator’s Cabinet and learn about curious items in the collection
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Search for and learn about historical homes or structures in our town
If you stop by our library this month, be sure to check out the exhibit case which features a new display highlighting Women's Right to Vote, marking the 100th anniversary of this hard fought achievement. The display is courtesy of The Township of Ocean Historical Museum. You can find more information about this "The Vote For Women Exhibit", now in the Richmond Gallery, online at currently-in-richmond-gallery-virginia.html
The Library is offering "Book-Group Kits" on topics related to exhibits on
display at the Township of Ocean Historical Museum.
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Choose a title from the Library's list
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Pick up your books at the Library
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Arrange a date to meet as a group at the museum
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Hold your meeting at the Museum, complete with a tour of the related exhibit if you wish.
Here's a link to the Historical Museum website to check out their exhibits for ideas!
Also you won't want to miss the Museum's Historic Happenings Blog which lists history related activities around the State!
NJ Then
and now
Drawing from their extensive archives, PBS and NJTV have put together a website with educational resources for students. and links to social studies and history videos, suitable for grades 6-12 but interesting for all ages.
There are sections on Equality and Rights (including the suffrage movement), Innovations and Industry, Resources and Geography, Wartime New Jersey, and even a section to edit your own historical video.
Learn the English language to help you at work, at home, and in the community.
virtual classes or one-on-one tutoring offered through
Literacy NJ Monmouth beginning September 14.
Please contact Program Director Jhanna Even at 732.702.1895 or at
Open to adults 18 years and older
Library of Congress – By the People
Do you like history AND libraries?
Be part of both by becoming a virtual volunteer. Help the Library of Congress add notes and transcriptions to materials they have in their collection.
In 2018 the Library of Congress started a crowd sourcing project, By the People, reaching out to the public for help in transcribing archival images and documents.
Click here for more detail about the project
To roll up your sleeves and get right to work go here
EXPLORE THE AMAZING LIBRARY OF CONGRESS DIGITAL COLLECTIONS HERE
Virtual Bereavement Group
When you experience the loss of a loved one navigating through your emotions, making decisions, and finding a new daily rhythm can be both stressful and overwhelming.
Beth Stamp, support facilitator,
offers workshops which can help.
Join a virtual meeting any Wednesday at 6PM.
To register
Lost and Found Bereavement Support
meets Wednesdays, 6:45pm.
For login information contact: the Library
Reference Staff 732-431-7220x7222 or email to:
Ocean Twp. Human Services
If you or someone you care about is struggling emotionally, counselors are available to talk on the phone and discuss resources available.
The Department of Human Services staff is available via telephone, 732-531-2600, Monday-Friday,
8:30am – 4:30 p.m.
to respond to your
questions and concerns or to schedule a Telehealth appointment
Scroll to bottom of this page for even more links
to the online library services and resources, the catalog, ebooks
and audiobooks, and databases for research.
FOR SOCIAL MEDIA FOLLOWERS DON'T FORGET TO CHECK THE MONMOUTH COUNTY LIBRARY'S
The librarians and library staff are doing a fantastic job of providing innovative online programs, information, instruction and even virtual children's story hours and craft time!
OUR
VOLUNTEERS
Bon Jour!
Try out Pronunciator, a fun and free way to learn any of 163 languages with personalized courses, movies, music, and more. Includes new COVID-19 language course in 101 languages.
Hola!
CIAO!
Easily search the largest historical newspaper database online. NewspaperArchive contains tens of millions of newspaper pages from 1607 to present from all over the world
Read Monmouth County's great local paper, The Asbury Park Press, with your library card -- Just follow the simple steps in this video to begin keeping up on all the happenings in and around the county: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4j7yInhMfF0
Looking to explore a new career or enhance your skills?
The Library offers Lynda.com (now LinkedIn Learning) to help anyone learn business,software, technology and creative skills.
There's a video library of engaging, top quality courses taught by recognized industry experts.
Includes online video software and technique training courses for a number of disciplines: 3D, video, business, photography, web design, graphic design, and more.
First time users should
select “Create a Profile”. Before proceeding
please set up a 4 digit PIN for your library card
ALL 2020 Book Sales
have been canceled
PLEASE NOTE: ALTHOUGH WE APPRECIATE YOUR KIND
INTENTIONS WE CANNOT
ACCEPT ANY BOOK DONATIONS
AT THIS TIME.
Pilot Program Begun!
Friends of the Library recently purchased six rolling and handled shopping baskets to help carry your items to the check-out desk.
Unfortunately the baskets will not be available until further notice due to the protocol for controlling the COVID-19 pandemic since they are considered high-touch areas.
THANK YOU FOR BEING A FRIEND OF THE OCEAN TOWNSHIP
LIBRARY!
Fun (and important) Facts About the Ocean Library
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252,000 books were circulated (borrowed) in 2019!
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22,995 electronic books were borrowed!
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In December 2019 alone, the library had 8,584 visitors!
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And... no surprise here... from February through April ebook usage increased 34%
WHAT A COMMUNITY RESOURCE
WE HAVE!
The Friends of the Township of Ocean Library is an all volunteer, member supported,
nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting and enhancing the programs
of the public library in Ocean Township, NJ, a branch of the Monmouth County Library system.
For more information about the library, complete listings of other branches, and links to the library catalog and available online resources go to:
Find business information, academic journals, online classes, language learning, food and culture and much more...