Donate Toiletry Items to Those in Need at the Ocean County Library

TOMS RIVER – Do you ever wonder what you can do to help others? This July, the Ocean County Library will be seeking your donations of new, packaged toiletries and personal care items for children and teens in need.

Along with the usual donations of books, during the month of July, OCL’s Sparks B.F.F. Reading Club is collecting summer-themed toiletries donations. The Sparks B.F.F. Reading Club Summer Toiletries Drive will be centered in six OCL branches:

• Toms River Branch – 101 Washington Street, (732) 349-6200 
• Brick Branch – 301 Chambers Bridge Road, (732) 477-4513 
• Long Beach Island Branch – 217 South Central Avenue, Surf City, (609) 494-2480 
• Point Pleasant Beach Branch – 710 McLean Avenue, (732) 892-4575 
• Point Pleasant Borough Branch – 834 Beaver Dam Road, (732) 295-1555 
• Upper Shores Branch – 112 Jersey City Avenue, Lavallette, (732) 793-3996 

The most-needed items include hair combs and brushes, feminine hygiene products, shampoo, conditioner, deodorant, insect repellent, sunglasses, sunscreen, reusable water bottles, flip-flop sandals, soap, toothbrushes, and toothpaste.

Please donate only new, packaged items. No donation is too small and each will let young people in need know that someone cares. Stop by or call any of the participating Ocean County Library branches for additional information.

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