Toms River
New Jersey
Toms River Branch Library
The single most unifying force in an increasingly diverse Ocean County is the Ocean County Library, strongly committed in action to the Vision - Connecting People, Building Community. Ocean County Library has a tradition of excellence in providing services for all ages, with a special focus on children and their families. We are proud to be leaders in serving diverse populations. We are committed to diversity and inclusion. Our three strategic goals reflect our commitment: We are a Catalyst for Growth and Change. We are the Focal Point of the Community. Every Ocean County Resident Uses and Champions the Library.
Ocean County Library serves over 510,000 residents. The 33 municipalities that comprise Ocean County vary widely in median income, age distribution, and racial and ethnic makeup. Located between the exploding New York and Philadelphia metropolitan areas, Ocean County is a textbook example of exurban growth-complete with its benefits and challenges.
Ocean County Library are twenty branches strong and still expanding, with our Headquarters building in Toms River doubling in size, a new facility coming in the Whiting section of Manchester, and plans to double the size of our busiest branch in Brick Township. We have an excellent reputation with the citizens and government of Ocean County, among public libraries in the State, and in the Nation. We are constantly seeking ways to improve the way we do our work and improve the quality of life for our customers.
Recent News
Art by Carol Bicknell on Display in September at Ocean County Library Toms River Branch
TOMS RIVER - The Ocean County Library Toms River Branch is pleased to present mixed media art by Carol Bicknell in the McConnell Gallery, Wednesday, September 4 through Wednesday, October 2. The Manchester resident remarked that nature is…
Read More »Ocean County Library Toms River Branch to Feature Art by Erin Fallon in April
TOMS RIVER – The Ocean County Library is pleased to present an exhibit of art by Jersey Shore resident Erin Fallon in the OCL Toms River Branch throughout the month of April. The lifelong Toms River resident’s display in the Second…
Read More »Ocean County Library to Begin 2024 Prom Dress Collection Drive
Toms River, NJ - The spirit of giving continues after the holiday season winds down! All branches of the Ocean County Library will be collection sites for gently-used formal dresses and gowns during OCL’s 2024 Prom Dress Collection Drive,…
Read More »Talk World-Building with YA Star Victoria Aveyard In Ocean County Library’s Virtual Author Talk Series
TOMS RIVER – Peer into the mysterious, electrifying world of YA fantasy fiction when Realm Breaker and Red Queen series creator Victoria Aveyard appears in the Ocean County Library’s Virtual Author Talk series, 7 PM Tuesday, December 5.…
Read More »"Dungeons & Dragons" Crash Course, Six Ocean County Library Branches
Learn to play ‘Dungeons & Dragons’® at Ocean County Library TOMS RIVER – Ever wanted to learn to play “Dungeons & Dragons,”® but didn’t know how to start? As part of our Adult Summer Reading…
Read More »'Seed Bomb' at Ocean County Library Toms River Branch
Toms River - Homemade seed bombs are the quick, easy way to fill a garden with colorful flowers that attract pollinators and decorate the yard. Teens can learn how to make them at the Ocean County Library Toms River Branch, 3 PM Tuesday, May 23. …
Read More »'Majestic Nature,' Ocean County Library Toms River Branch
The Ocean County Library Toms River Branch is pleased to present the photographic imagery of Ocean County native Kaylee McGrath throughout the month of May. The exhibit, Majestic Nature, will be displayed in the Branch’s Second Floor…
Read More »Toms River Branch Library : 'Cops And Crayons,'Ocean County Library Little Egg Harbor Branch
LITTLE EGG HARBOR – Children and the police officers who protect them sat down side-byside, filling paper with bright colors together during “Cops & Crayons” at the Ocean County Little Egg Harbor Branch on Saturday, March 18.…
Read More »Ocean County Library Autism Resources Fair 2023: Develop Mindfulness through Chair Yoga
TOMS RIVER – Adults, teens, and caregivers at the Ocean County Library’s Autism Resources Fair can cultivate mindfulness through the senses by taking part in “Chair Yoga with Belle” in Bishop Hall of the Toms River Branch,…
Read More »Toms River Branch Library : April Art Exhibits, Ocean County Library Toms River Branch
New Jersey Artist Andrea Ulmer's exhibit, Pretty Girls, Plus, will be on display throughout the month of April at the Ocean County Library Toms River Branch. The exhibit will occupy the Library’s McConnell Gallery. Ulmer is a member of the…
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