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EFFECTIVE JULY 29, 2020

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The library building will be open with

limited (25%) capacity and limited hours, 

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Monday through Thursday from 1-9 pm,

Friday, 1-5pm

and Saturday 9am-1pm

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)

• All patrons and staff will be required to wear face coverings at all times as per NJ Executive Order 157 and to adhere to social distancing guidelines.

• You will be asked to limit your stay to a reasonable amount of time  

• Due to capacity limits, you may be asked to wait before entering the building.

WANT TO KNOW MORE ABOUT THE REOPENING?

BEFORE YOU COME,

READ THESE IMPORTANT FAQS

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BOOK RETURNS

• ALL book returns should be made through the book drop, NOT brought inside the library.   

PLEASE NOTE:  ALTHOUGH WE APPRECIATE

YOUR KIND INTENTIONS,

THE FRIENDS  CANNOT ACCEPT ANY

BOOK DONATIONS AT THIS TIME.    

WE WILL NOT BE ACCPETING DONATIONS

UNTIL AFTER OUR NEXT BOOK SALE. 

PLEASE DO NOT DROP OFF

DONATIONS AT THE LIBRARY.

Thank you for your understanding!

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CURBSIDE PICKUP

• Curbside pickup continues to be available

Monday, 10am-1pm

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

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Here's how curbside works:

•  place a hold online @ monmouthcountylib.org for your desired book(s)

• wait for an automated call from the library to say it's available

• Call the library to set up a pick up time, (732-531-5092

• once at the library parking lot at your schedules pickup time, call 732-531-5092  from your car (have your library card number available), 

• a staff member will put your item(s) on the table outside for you to pick up

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AS ALWAYS - REFER TO THE COUNTY LIBRARY WEBSITE FOR UPDATED INFORMATION ON OPENINGS, PROGRAMS AND EVENTS:

MONMOUTHCOUNTYLIB.ORG

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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

August 5, 2020

10:30am-Noon

The Library at the Edge of the World 

by Felicity Hayes-McCoy

moderated by Stephanie Laurino

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August 19, 2020 

10:30am-Noon

The Moonstone

by Wilkie Collins
Moderated by Jeanmarie Kantor
 

For more information or to register:

Contact  or phone1-866-941-8188 

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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

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Your taxes provide the means for our beautiful library, its

comprehensive collection and

great staff - however

your contribution through the

Friends helps 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.

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CLICK HERE

FOR MEMBERSHIP FORM

TO JOIN OR RENEW

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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:

Cultural

Collaborators

Corner

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Township of Ocean Cultural Committee

The August Gallery exhibit of artist Diane Greenblatt has been 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

through August 30th

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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 Be ready when the library opens for a new collaborative offering for book groups.

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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!

 The New Jersey Civic

Community Recovery Committee wants your input

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This is a group of NJ Library Leaders

looking for as much participation from the public as possible on your library needs.  

There are only a couple of questions.    

Try to make time in your schedule

to give feedback which will help

guide decision makers on key needs of our communities.    

Take the survey here

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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NEWSPAPERARCHIVE

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 

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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.

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.

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Congratulations Friends member

Ann Svarnas!    

One of the lucky bookmark entries for the April Monmouth Countly library book mark design challenge, Ann's winning design will be printed and distributed once the library reopens.      

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.  

IUnfortunately 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.

FOR SOCIAL MEDIA FOLLOWERS DON'T FORGET TO CHECK THE MONMOUTH COUNTY LIBRARY'S

Facebook and  Instagram    

The librarians are doing a fantastic job of providing innovative online programs, information, and even virtual children's story hours and craft time! 

our volunteers

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 

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.

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!

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