As part of our centennial festivities, we are thrilled to offer special edition library cards that celebrate this remarkable milestone.

Available starting in January 2025 at any one of our 21 locations.

For current library card holders, feel free to stop by your local branch to upgrade to one of these new designs (please note, your library barcode will be changed). 

Follow our social media and website for future 100^th Anniversary celebrations throughout 2025!

Prom Dress Collection

Donate your gently used, clean prom dresses to provide FREE prom dresses to students in grades 8 - 12.

From January 2nd to February 28th

Donations will be accepted at all Ocean County Library branches. No accessories, shoes or purses.

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

January 20th

In honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day browse through hoopla's collection of audiobooks, music, comics, and more that celebrate his life and his impact on equality.

Join a Reading Challenge Today!

Join our reading challenges with Beanstack, the ultimate tool for tracking your reading progress and activities in a fun and interactive way.

National Day of Racial Healing

January 21st

Beginning in 2017, the National Day of Racial Healing is a time to acknowledge shared values and provide space for all people to build common ground for equality (dayofracialhealing.org).

Participate with a book from our diverse collection.

Museum Pass Program

Our Museum Pass Program is currently unavailable. The company that hosts the reservation software for the program is going out of business. We are researching alternate options but expect the service to be unavailable at least through January. Please check our social media and website for updates.

Check out our January

Programming

January

New Arrivals