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Books and Authors
Wondering, "what do I read next? Want to keep track of books you’ve read? Books & Authors covers fiction in many genres and nonfiction too. Keep a list of what you read along with your comments about each book on My Reading Room. This database is provided with funding from the Ocean County Library. | Available Everywhere |
Library Catalog
Search the library catalog by selecting your desired index, enter the start of your search term and select the 'go' button. | Home Only |
ListenNJ
Even when the library is closed, you can still find and enjoy your favorite books. Free downloads of best selling audio books to your personal PC, laptop or PDA are now available 24/7. Check it out! This database is provided through funding from the Ocean County Library.
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NetLibrary
NetLibrary allows you to check out books online 24/7! It is a vast collection of thousands of digital books and journals. In order to use it, you must first set up an account at any of our 21 locations. Once you have established an account at OCL, you can then search by keyword, author, title, subject or any word that appears within the book! This database is provided through funding from the Ocean County Library.
Need Help? Read the quickstart guide | Available Everywhere |
NoveList K-8 Plus
Connect kids with books they'll love! NoveList K-8 Plus allows you to discover the fiction and nonfiction titles that are popular with young readers as well as titles to use in your classroom. Provided by the New Jersey State Library. | Available Everywhere |
NoveList Plus
Is there life after Harry Potter? Find a new favorite author or series with recommendations based on your preferences, using features such as Author Read-Alikes, Book Discussion Guides, Book Lists, Describe a Plot, Explore Fiction, and Find Similar Books. Novelist Plus now includes nonfiction! Provided by the New Jersey State Library. |
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Online Book Clubs - Dear Reader
Like to sample before you commit to a book? This service emails a 5-minute portion of a book each day. Read 2-3 chapters during the week and decide if you want to check the book out of the library. Every Monday we start new books. You choose which club to join from Fiction, Non-Fiction, Teen, Business, Romance, Good News, Science Fiction, Mystery, Horror, Audio, and Pre-Publication. This database is provided through funding from the Ocean County Library. | Available Everywhere |
Tumblebooks - animated picturebooks and more!
TumbleBookLibrary is a collection of TumbleBooks (animated, talking picture books). There are also puzzles and games, children's classics in read-along format, and some titles in Spanish and French. The picture books are perfect for preschoolers and their parents but some materials are for ages up to 12. E-books for e-kids! | Available Everywhere |
WorldCat
Can't find what you're looking for in our Library Catalog? Search the catalogs of libraries all around the country and the world. |
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