In July, the Long Beach Island branch of the Ocean County Library will be collecting items for the Sparks B.F.F. Reading Club Summer Toiletries Drive. Located at 217 South Central Ave. in Surf City, the branch is the only one participating in Southern Ocean County.

The drive benefits children and teens in need. During the month of July, the Ocean County Library seeks donations of new, packaged toiletries and personal care items for children and teens in need.