Help Ocean County Girls In Need Find Fabulous Prom Dresses

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The Ocean County Library system is collecting gently used prom dresses for its annual Prom Dress Giveaways.

Now through April 27, residents can drop off dresses, shoes, handbags and accessories at any Ocean County Library branch. Dresses can be both long and short styles for teens. Bridesmaid and cocktail dresses also will be accepted.

The annual event provides dresses to middle school and high school students at no charge so they can attend their school’s graduations and dances, according to a library press release.

This year the Prom Dress Giveaways will take place at the following library branches:

* Lakewood, Saturday March 28, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.

* Barnegat, Tuesday March 31, 4 p.m. – 8 p.m. and Wednesday April 1, 4 p.m. – 8 p.m.

* Little Egg Harbor, Wednesday April 22, 4 p.m. – 8 p.m. and Thursday April 23, 4 p.m. – 8 p.m.

* Manchester, Tuesday April 28, 4 p.m. – 8 p.m.

* Toms River, Thursday April 30, 4 p.m. – 8 p.m., Friday May 1, 1 p.m. – 4 p.m., and Saturday May 2, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.

For more information, visit www.theoceancountylibrary.org.