Brick Library Participating in Summer Toiletries Drive

The Brick Township branch of the Ocean County Library. (Photo: Daniel Nee)

This July, the Ocean County Library will be seeking local residents’ 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 (named for the library’s mascot, Sparks) is collecting summer-themed toiletries donations. The Sparks B.F.F. Reading Club Summer Toiletries Drive will be centered in six OCL branches, including Brick Township.

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.

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“Please donate only new, packaged items,” an announcement from the library said. “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.”

The participating branches are:

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