Everything Ocean County Library October

September 15th - October 15th
Learn more about this important celebration and explore our resources below.
Access our culture resources page on our website

Banned Books Week
October 4th - 10th
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
National Friends of the Library Week
October 18th - 24th
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.
Fill out an application on our website
National Friends of the Libraries Week October 18-24, 2026 An initiative of united for libraries.
Spooky Spooky Spooky Season
Spooky Season
Get into the spirit of spooky season with these recommended reading lists for all ages.
Access the list for adults
Access the list for teens
Access the list for kids
LGBTQIA+ Fair
November 7th @ Toms River
Join us from 11am – 3pm at the Toms River Branch for our annual LGBTQIA+ Resource Fair.
 
Representatives from LGBTQIA+ supportive organizations will be available to describe their services and answer your questions.
Browse the day's events on our website
Ocean County Library's LGBTQIA+ Resource Fair

 Important Updates for Users 
Chilton Library
Access to ChiltonLibrary 
ends on October 15th.
Gale Literature Resource Center
Access to Gale Literature Resource Center ends on October 15th.
Small Engine Repair Source
Access to Small Engine Repair Source ends on October 31st.
Flipster
Access to Flipster Digital Magazines 
ends on October 31st.
Explore Alternative Resources
From big headlines to niche hobbies. Borrow magazines for free with Libby. Images of magazine covers dispalyed in the middle of the image. Libby. The library reading app.
Literary Reference Ultimate. Available through the library. Explora/EBSCO. A teen typing on a computer to the right of the image.
Browse OverDrive Magazines
Browse Literary Reference Source

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