Back to School with Ocean County Library
Whether you are entering the classroom or learning from home,
Ocean County Library's Education Initiative is here for you.
Attention Ocean County Educators Grades PreK—12:
Sign up for an Educator Card Today!

Educator Cardholders are able to:
  • Borrow up to 50 items
  • Request up to 50 items
  • Check out books, audiobooks, and non-fiction DVDs for a loan period of 40 days
  • Check out Feature Films (DVD and Blu-ray) for a loan period of 7 days
  • Access OCL’s hundreds of electronic resource databases
  • Download and stream Digital Materials: eBooks, eMagazines, audiobooks, newspapers, streaming video, and music
Meet Claire Legrand: A Virtual Author Event
Wednesday, September 16, 2020, 6 – 7 pm

New York Times bestselling author, Claire Legrand, is well known for her darkly magical stories that appeal to adult, teen and tween readers.
 Legrand will discuss her path to becoming a writer, share humorous anecdotes, and talk about finding inspiration, owning your voice, living with mental illness, and fostering empathy.
Her presentation will conclude with a short reading and Q&A.
All attendees will be entered in a drawing for a signed copy of her book.
Signed books will be available for purchase. 
The event is presented in partnership with Labyrinth Books. 
Join the Discussion:
One Book OCL


Ordinary Girls:
A Memoir
by Jaquira Diaz
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Temporary Hours

Toms River, Barnegat, Berkeley, Brick, Jackson, Lacey, Lakewood, Little Egg Harbor, Long Beach Island, Manchester, Plumsted, Point Boro, Stafford and Upper Shores branches will be open:
Monday through Thursday 10am – 2pm, and 3pm to 7pm
Friday and Saturday 10am – 2pm

Bay Head, Beachwood, Island Heights, Point Beach, Tuckerton, Waretown and Whiting branches will be open:
Monday 10am – 2pm, and 3pm – 7pm
Tuesday through Saturday 10am – 2pm
[Ocean County Library], [101 Washington Street, Toms River, NJ 08753],