The Stafford Branch of the Ocean County Library, located at 129 North Main St. (Route 9), will permanently close on Friday, May 1, as preparations continue for the opening of the new Stafford branch at 179 South Main St., Manahawkin, adjacent to the Ocean County Southern Service Center. Patrons may visit the current Stafford branch through 9 p.m. on Thursday, April 30.
The new Stafford branch, which will cover nearly 20,000 square feet, is anticipated to open this summer.
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