Brighten a Child’s Holiday in Ocean County Library’s Sparks B.F.F. Reading Club Fall Toiletries Drive

TOMS RIVER – This holiday season there’s a simple way to bring joy to children and teens in need throughout Ocean County. Be part of the Ocean County Library’s Sparks B.F.F. Reading Club Fall Toiletries Drive, Friday, November 1 through Saturday, November 30 at these specially designated OCL branches:

• Toms River Branch – 101 Washington Street, (732) 349-6200
• Berkeley Branch – 30 Station Road, Bayville, (732) 269-2144 
• Lacey Branch – 10 East Lacey Road, Forked River, (609) 693-8566
• Jackson Branch – 2 Jackson Drive, (732) 928-4400
• Plumsted Branch – 119 Evergreen Road, New Egypt, (609) 758-7888
• Whiting Reading Center – Whiting Commons Shopping Center, 400 Lacey Road, (732) 849-0931

The drive is a collaborative effort of the Library and the Ocean County office of the New Jersey Division of Child Protection and Placement.

Please consider visiting one of our six donation sites if you can spare a new, packaged item. Soap, toothpaste, toothbrushes, hair combs, hair brushes, feminine hygiene products, shampoo and conditioner are most needed.

Each donation not only helps youngsters and teens maintain personal care in their trying situations – it lets them know that someone cares.

For more information, stop by or call any participating Ocean County Library branch or visit www.theoceancountylibrary.org.

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