Ocean County Library
September 15th - October 15th
Learn more about this important celebration and explore our resources below.
Hispanic Heritage Month
Banned Books Week
October 5th - 11th
Banned Books Week celebrates the freedom to read and spotlights current and historical attempts to censor books in libraries and schools. This annual event has brought together the entire book community in shared support of the freedom to express ideas.
 
Visit our website during Banned Books Week to learn more.
Learn More
National Friends of the Library Week
October 19th - 25th
Friends of the Library work to advance the Ocean County Library's mission of "Connecting People, Building Community, Transforming Lives."
 
Library Friends support the library as a vital community resource through advocacy, fundraising, programs, donations, and volunteerism.
Join Today
LGBTQIA+ Fair
Toms River - October 18th
Join us from 10am – 4pm at the Toms River Branch for our 2nd LGBTQIA+ Resource Fair.
 
Representatives from LGBTQIA+ supportive organizations will be available to describe their services and answer your questions. Special guest author, Robyn Gigl, will speak at 2:00. 
More Information
Spooky Season
Get into the spirit of spooky season and listen to your favorite hits with Freegal Music+. You can sign up and download music for free with your library card.
Listen Here

DIVERSABILITY MONTH
This month honors the contributions of the disability community throughout American history, specifically their commitment to advocating for accessibility, and celebrates their lives and accomplishments. It is a time to acknowledge and celebrate disabilities as well as an opportunity to learn more. (adapted from justice.gov and ed.gov)
 
Explore our Sensory Spaces at the Toms River and Jackson Branches, designed to be visually stimulating, tactile, soothing, and interactive. These welcoming environments are open to all members of our community, offering a space to relax, engage, and connect.
Sensory Space Calendar

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101 Washington Street, Toms River, NJ 08753
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