Know A Teen Who Needs A Prom Dress?

High school prom is one of the most memorable moments of a teen’s life. And the Ocean County Library system has been working to ensure that every girl who wants to attend one has a dress for the event.

So after collecting dresses for several weeks earlier this year, the library system is now giving them away.

The dresses will be made freely available to middle school and high school-aged students attending graduations and dances. Dresses include long gowns and short cocktail dresses plus there are also shoes and accessories available.

The dresses will be available Tuesday, April 28, from 4-8 p.m. at the Manchester branch (on Colonial Drive just off Route 37) and then they will be at the Toms River branch (on Washington Stree) Thursday from 4-8 p.m., Friday from 1-4 p.m. and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Toms River is hosting a street fair on Saturday, so anyone coming to the dress giveaway on Saturday is urged to park behind the library in the parking structure.

If you have any questions, please feel free to call a member of the Toms River Teen Services Team at 732-349-6200 ext. 5203 .