Is Your Community “All In?” 2020 Census Digital Response Tool Has the Data

May 07, 2020
TOMS RIVER – How well is your town responding to the 2020 US Census?  It’s easy to find out with the new Census Response tool.Response rates are updated daily. To view your municipality’s response rate, visit https://2020census.gov/en/response-rates.html, and follow the prompts on the right-hand side of the page.It is not too late to respond to the 2020 Census. You can respond online at www.2020census.gov, by phone at 844-330-2200, or by... Read More

An Apple for the Teacher: Ocean County Library Online Educational Aids

May 06, 2020
TOMS RIVER – On every scholastic level, teachers rapidly adapting their lesson plans to meet the challenges of distance education can turn to the Ocean County Library’s digital storehouse of services, now and in the future. The support systems include:Temporary Virtual Library Cards – Receive access to tens of thousands of eBooks, video and audio streams, news sources, magazines and databases,.Digital Resources – Explore databases and suggested... Read More

Ocean County Library’s Learning Aids Support Students, Teachers, Parents

May 05, 2020
TOMS RIVER – With tele-teaching thrust into the foreground for the rest of the academic year in New Jersey, the Ocean County Library has a wide educational safety net in Brainfuse®, LearningExpress Library 3.0®, and Universal Class®,free with a valid permanent or temporary Library card. Brainfuse® services include:HelpNow – Free, live, one-on-one tutoring for elementary, secondary and college students in core subjects. Services are also offered... Read More

Ocean County Library, hoopla® Launch Online Graphic Novel Book Club

May 01, 2020
TOMS RIVER – Dazzling illustrations and gripping, relatable story lines give graphic novels their popularity. The Ocean County Library and hoopla® give teens and adults a new way to enjoy new and landmark graphic novels together, instantly and digitally.The first-ever hoopla® Graphic Novel Book Club features Runaways, Vol. 1: Pride and Joy, by Brian K. Vaughan, with illustrations by Adrian Alphona, as its initial Spotlight Selection.The... Read More

Ocean County Library and Creativebug Offer New Online Crafting Classes

May 01, 2020
TOMS RIVER – Crafty Ocean County Library patrons will find new inspirations inside the OCL website during May. Creativebug has added seven weeks’ worth of new home crafting classes. Holders of valid Ocean County Library cards can access them for free.New this month is the May Daily Challenge, featuring crafting performed by Creativebug’s own team of experts.Creativebug contains more than 1,000 award-winning video classes, conducted by top... Read More

Ocean County Library’s Digital News Database Keeps Readers Current and Aids in Research

April 30, 2020
TOMS RIVER – The Ocean County Library provides cardholders with America’s News, a fully searchable news resource collection compiled and furnished by NewsBank.America’s News provides online access to nearly 3,500 local, regional and national news and information sources, and eight newspapers serving New Jersey and the greater New York and Philadelphia areas which are updated daily.The comprehensive database also features targeted, daily coast-to... Read More

Ocean County Library Chat/Text Is Back: Live, Real-Time Answers for Your Questions

April 30, 2020
TOMS RIVER – Want the title of your favorite author’s newest book? Have a question about Ocean County Library services? OCL’s live, real-time Chat/Text service has resumed on a modified schedule, to accommodate patrons during social distancing associated with COVID-19.The service is available Monday through Friday,10 AM to 2 PM beginning Monday, May 4.Chat/Text is optimized for most iOS and Android mobile devices. Questions can be sent via text... Read More

Ocean County Library, hoopla® Launch Online Graphic Novel Book Club

April 30, 2020
TOMS RIVER – Dazzling illustrations and gripping, relatable story lines give graphic novels their popularity. The Ocean County Library and hoopla® give teens and adults a new way to enjoy new and landmark graphic novels together, instantly and digitally.The first-ever hoopla® Graphic Novel Book Club features Runaways, Vol. 1: Pride and Joy, by Brian K. Vaughan, with illustrations by Adrian Alphona, as its initial Spotlight Selection.The... Read More

Ocean County Library Launches Online Autism Resource Reference Guide

April 23, 2020
TOMS RIVER – Individuals and families concerned with the impact of COVID-19 on autism related services now have a comprehensive list of agencies and organizations that are providing facts and support, right in the Ocean County Library website.April is Autism Awareness Month. The OCL Autism Caregiver Resources guide features links and describes the focus of reputable nonprofit organizations, state and local agencies, social media groups, and even... Read More

Ocean County Library Rolls Out Dual Reading Challenges Online

April 22, 2020
TOMS RIVER – Social distancing matters, but it doesn’t interfere with dual reading competitions for Ocean County Library card holders:The Cabin Fever Challenge and the 2020 Teen Reads Challenge are as close as your computer or mobile device, and prizes await the winners.Registration for both is ongoing at the Ocean County Library website. Log selections and mark progress through the free Beanstack Tracker, available for iOS and Android, and... Read More
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