LIBRARY HOURS

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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 OCTOBER 11

in observance of Columbus Day

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CURBSIDE PICKUP​

Monday, 10am-1pm

Tues, Wed., Thurs., 9am-1pm

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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)​

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WANT TO KNOW MORE ABOUT THE REOPENING?

BEFORE YOU COME,

READ THESE IMPORTANT FAQS

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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.

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Click the title to access the link

to the book on the Library's Overdrive

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October 7, 2020

10:30 AM-Noon

"Bowlaway"

by Elizabeth McCracken

Moderated by Rebecca Gokberk

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October 22, 2020

10:30 AM-Noon

 Virtual History Book Club

 The Library Book  

Moderated by Jeanmarie Kantor

The books are real; the discussion is virtual. Place a hold and pick up the selection at your local branch. No eBooks available.

Sessions will be conducted on Webex. 

 Contact:

Reference Staff   732-431-7220x7222   

For more information or to register:

Contact  or phone1-866-941-8188 

These book carts were a recent purchase by the Friends to help the staff stage and organize books that have been returned and require 72 hours quarantine, before going back into circulation.

"Point of View

Virtual Movie Discussions"

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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

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September 29, 2020

-  "At Your Own Risk"  (2018) (PG) moderated by

Lynne Myerson

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October 13, 2020

-- "Dream Killer"  (2019) (NR)

moderated by

Lynne Myerson

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October 27 -- "Nothing But The Truth"  (2008) (R)

moderated by Kristen Harvey.

You can watch , 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.

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To register use this link to the County EventKeeper and click the Register box at the bottom of the film listing.

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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 

https://monmouthcountylib.org

[click "Chat" in the lower right of your screen}

RESOURCES

FOR KIDS!

Town news, events, contacts, recreational activities, important links and much more always available on the

town website:

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.

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Township of Ocean Historical

Museum

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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.

• Enjoy the Curator’s Cabinet and learn about curious items in the collection

• Search for and learn about historical homes or structures in our town

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 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.  

• Choose a title from the Library's list

• Pick up your books at the Library

• Arrange a date to meet as a group at the museum

• Hold your meeting at the Museum, complete with a tour of the related exhibit if you wish.

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Here's a link to the Historical Museum website to check out their exhibits for ideas!

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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.   

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Library of Congress – By the People

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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

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EXPLORE THE AMAZING LIBRARY OF CONGRESS DIGITAL COLLECTIONS HERE

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Virtual Bereavement Group

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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

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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

Facebook and  Instagram    

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

ALL 2020 Book Sales

have been canceled

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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.

Fun (and important) Facts About the Ocean Library

• 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!

• 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:

https://www.monmouthcountylib.org