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Bay Head Express will be closed Monday, October 12th, in accordance with the municipal observance of Columbus Day.

New Stafford Branch

Stafford Branch Now Open

This project is supported by funds from the New Jersey Library Construction Bond Act, administered by the New Jersey State Library.

Hispanic Heritage Month

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month today with our programs and resources!

Celebrate Banned Books Week - October 4th - 10th

Celebrate Banned Books Week - October 4th - 10th

Kanopy Crypt Collection

Fright Fest is here. Horror films. Horror TV. All free. All terrifying. Stream now…if you dare.

LGBTQIA+ Resources Fair!

Join us on November 7th at the Toms River Branch from 11am - 4pm for our LGBTQIA+ Resources Fair!

Hispanic Heritage Month

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month today with our programs and resources!

Explore Kanopy’s collection celebrating Hispanic and Latino voices

Explore Kanopy’s collection celebrating Hispanic and Latino voices, with stories that inform, inspire, and stay with you.

Celebrate Banned Books Week - October 4th - 10th

Celebrate Banned Books Week - October 4th - 10th

Join us for our final One Book OCL book discussion

Join us for our final One Book OCL book discussion - The River Knows Your Name

Kanopy Crypt Collection

Looking for your next horror obsession? Kanopy’s Crypt Collection has arrived.

Hispanic Heritage Month

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with our programs and resources

Get into a spooky mood with these great reads

Get into a spooky mood with these great reads

Bookchella

Bookchella: Teen Book & Music Festival at the Toms River Branch on October 17th

Celebrate Banned Books Week - October 4th - 10th

Celebrate Banned Books Week - October 4th - 10th

brainfuse CollegeNow

The FAFSA is now open and Brainfuse CollegeNow is here to help

Explore OCL's programs for kids all throughout October

Explore OCL's programs for kids all throughout October!

Hispanic Heritage Month

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month today with our programs and resources!

Celebrate Banned Books Week - October 4th - 10th

Celebrate Banned Books Week - October 4th - 10th

Explore Latino culture with our curated book list for kids!

Explore Latino culture with our curated book list for kids!

Museum Pass Program

Take a field trip any day with OCL's Museum Pass Program

Calendar of Events

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