Children in need throughout Ocean County cannot always depend on having basic personal hygiene necessities at hand. During the month of July, the Ocean County Library seeks donation of new, packaged toiletries and personal care items for children and teens in need.

The Long Beach Island branch, at 217 South Central Ave. in Surf City, will serve as a collection center for the Sparks B.F.F. Reading Club Toiletries Drive. It’s the only participating library in Southern Ocean County.