Circulation Information

For information about our current library card policy, please click here.

Children are able to obtain an Ocean County Library Card at any age. The signature of a parent or guardian is required for the issuance of a library card to minor children under the age of 17 years.

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You are allowed to request up to 20 items total. A maximum of 3 video games may be requested per library card.

There is an online form on the website to request new or current materials not owned by the library. Information on the online form and a link to the form itself can be found here. You can also call any library location and the staff will be happy to take your request over the phone.

If you know what your current password is, you can log in to your Library Account to change it. If you do not know your current password, you must go into any Ocean County Library Branch with your library card and a valid ID to request your password be changed.

Please stop by any library branch with a valid form of ID and staff will be happy to issue you a new library card at no cost. If you are not able to make it into a branch, please call any of our branches and staff deactivate your card.

Information about digital materials can be found here.

Library fines and fees can be paid at any of our 21 locations. We accept payment by cash or check.

Payments can also be made to staff, online through the library catalog or mobile app, or at any of our Self-Check stations