Sample Ocean County Library Services During Library Card Sign-up Month

September is Library Card Signup Month across the nation. The Ocean County Library joins with the American Library Assocation (ALA) in encouraging residents to availe themselves of the wealth of services and programs that are regularly available to cardholders.

OCL’s books, recorded materials, programs, online resources, and social media platforms canspark creativity and foster knowledge, awareness, and communication. The Library’s web site places its resources and services wherever you need to be. Among the highlights:

-Audio, video, music, eCourses, and literature
-Live tutors, career training and job search assistance
-Multi-lingual skills
-Citizenship education
-Daily,periodical and archival newspapers and magazines
-Professional development courses
-Ancestry research
-Price lists for automobiles, antiques, and collectibles
-Online requests for materials
-Remote printing
-Autism resources
-COVID-19 information
-Chat/Text
-Original videos and podcasts

Library card applications can be submitted through the OCL website. The OCL app, from the App Store or Google Play, places services in the palm of your hand.

The Ocean County Library continues to adapt and expand services for “connecting people…building community…transforming lives.” To sign up for a Library card,please visit http://theoceancountylibrary.org/services/library-card.

Keep up with Library programs and events at www.theoceancountylibrary.org, and on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, Spotify, andPinterest.