Current Press Release

TOMS RIVER - The Ocean County Library’s Prom Dress Drive and Giveaway will feature tuxedo jackets, vests, shirts, and pants available at our Lakewood and Toms River Branches. These items were part of a generous donation from ‘Dress Me Up - A Unique Boutique’ in Forked River.

The 8th annual Prom Dress Drive and Giveaway will provide formal attire to middle and high school aged students at no charge for their school’s formal events. Last year more than 700 prom dresses were distributed during the giveaway.

Donations can include gently used, modern dresses in both long and short styles, in a wide range of sizes. Distributing branches are also seeking donations of dress racks and mirrors. Items will be accepted until April 23rd.

The event will take place at the following branches:

• April 1, 10 am – 4 pm at the Lakewood Branch, 301 Lexington Ave.

• April 3, 4 pm – 8 pm at the Lakewood Branch, 301 Lexington Ave.

• April 11, 4 pm – 8 pm at the Toms River Branch, 101 Washington St.

• April 12, 1 pm – 8 pm at the Toms River Branch, 101 Washington St.

• April 13, 1 pm – 4 pm at the Toms River Branch, 101 Washington St.

• April 25, 4 pm – 8 pm at the Barnegat Branch, 112 Burr St.

• April 26, 4 pm – 8 pm at the Barnegat Branch, 112 Burr St.

• April 27, 2 pm – 4:30 pm at the Manchester Branch, 21 Colonial Dr.

• April 28, 10 am – 3 pm at the Manchester Branch, 21 Colonial Dr.

For more information on this event or other programming available from the Ocean County Library, visit the library’s website: www.theoceancountylibrary.org.