SUMMER BOOK SALE!
JULY 12, TUESDAY, 10AM - 8PM
JULY 13, WESNEDAY, 10AM.- 8PM
JULY 14, THURSDAY, 10AM-5PM
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
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 around.
TO JOIN OR RENEW
(Online or mail-in)
for printable MEMBERSHIP FORM
to pay by check, and mail to address on form.
OR
Click the PayPal Button below to
pay membership dues or to donate
using a credit card
OR
a PayPal account if you have one.
(You do not have to have a PayPal account)
JOIN US!
Membership is $5.00/person/year
Additional donations are
always most welcome!
THANK YOU!
Our local branch is turning the spotlight on great books by local authors. Be sure to check out the new "Local Writers' Corner" near the Reference Section of our library.
LOCAL
WRITERS' CORNER!
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:
NOW WHAT?
I'VE FOUND MY ITEMS - NOW HOW DO I GET THEM AND START READING?!!??
Download e-books or audio books to your devices - computers, phones, tablets, or e-readers.
Follow instructions in the links below
NEW!
SELF-CHECKOUT!
The library now has a self-service checkout station. It is located by the front desk. With this machine you can check out books, pick up holds (ask the at the desk for your items first), and pay bills. Payment is by credit or debit card only.
You can also print from one of the library computers to the checkout machine, pick up your materials and pay at the machine using a credit card. (For cash payments, patrons can continue to use the printer located near the public internet computers.)
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
LIBRARY HOURS
Regular Hours:
Mon 10AM-9PM
Tues 9AM-9PM
Wed. 9AM-9PM
Thurs 9AM-9PM
Fri. 1PM-5PM
Sat. 9AM-5PM
Sunday:: CLOSED
PLEASE NOTE: THE LIBRARY WILL
BE CLOSED ON June 17 I
N OBSERVANCE OF JUNTEENTH
CURBSIDE PICKUP CONTINUES
Monday, 10am-1pm
Tues, Wed., Thurs., 9am-1pm
AS ALWAYS - REFER TO THE COUNTY LIBRARY
WEBSITE FOR UPDATED INFORMATION
ON OPENINGS, PROGRAMS AND EVENTS:
MONMOUTHCOUNTYLIB.ORG
For current library events, news and updates, and much more, see
Click here for newsletter archive
Cultural
Collaborators
Corner
Township of Ocean
Cultural Arts Council
Terner Gallery
New Exhibit:
beautiful works by artist Linda Alston
Opening reception on
June 4, 2022
10am-3pm
"Art in the Park"
outdoor art exhibit on the paths
near the library and museum.
(Rain date is June 5, 2022)
paintings and photography by local artists
Click here for more information
about the Art Council
Township of Ocean
Historical Museum
The Museum will be closed on Father's Day, June 19,
The museum will be open on all other S
undays from 1 :00 - 4:00 p.m.
as well as Thursday evenings
from 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
June 4, the Museum will be open
from 12-5 PM during the "Art in the Park" event
June 5, 2022 3:00 p.m.
Joe Bove will red from his own book of poems "Reflections," as well as his favorite selections from other poets.
The Museum is a gem within our community
providing a place to house, preserve and exhibit information and artifacts about the local area.
It's worth a visit to see the new exhibits,
or as a place to take visiting friends or family on a Sunday afternoon.
Get to know Ocean Township history in a fun relaxing atmosphere!
Find out what other historical organizations
are doing throughout the State.
Ocean Township Garden Club
PLANT SWAP!
June 13, 7-8:30pm
Oakhurst Fireman's Field Pavillion
Bring an item, swap an item
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All plants you bring to swap should be labeled and in containers.
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You can also bring any type of flower pot, gardening books, or seeds to swap too.
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In keeping with the state's new plastic ban, please do not bring any plastic bags.
GENEROUSLY DONATED BY
The Friends are supplying resources to help the library staff create new efficient spaces and enhance current sections in the adult and children areas.
Rolling shopping carts purchased by the Friends to help bring your items to the checkout desk!
The Friends have purchased these sturdy book carts to help the staff stage and organize books that have been returned before going
back into circulation.
Town news, events, contacts, recreational activities, important links and much more always available on the
town website:
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:
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