When an electrical transformer blew in front of the Ocean County Library branch located on Mathistown Road in Little Egg Harbor, it created a power surge that knocked out the entire electrical system of the library, necessitating it to close for extensive repairs. Since the event on Oct. 14, library patrons have scrambled to find resources, programs and comfort in other branches of the Ocean County Library System. The good news is that the Little Egg branch is slated to reopen mid-January, according to spokeswoman Kate Sanchez.
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