Ocean County Library Prom Dress Giveaways

All branches of the Ocean County Library will begin collecting gently used gowns and formal dresses on January 5th for its annual Prom Dress Giveaways.

Dresses can be both long and short styles for teens and can include bridesmaid’s dresses and cocktail dresses. Donations of shoes, handbags and accessories are also welcome.

To donate the items, simply deliver them to any one of the 21 locations in Ocean County. Donations will be accepted until April 27th.

The annual event provides dresses to middle school and high school aged students at no charge, so they can attend their school’s graduations and dances. This year the Prom Dress Giveaways will take place at the following library branches:

Lakewood, Saturday, March 28th: 10am-3pm.

Barnegat, Tuesday, March 31st: 4-8pm and Wednesday, April 1st: 4-8pm.

Little Egg Harbor, Wednesday, April 22nd: 4-8pm and Thursday, April 23rd: 4-8pm.

Manchester, Tuesday, April 28th: 4-8pm.

Toms River, Thursday, April 30th: 4-8pm, Friday, May 1st: 1-4pm and Saturday, May 2nd: 10am-3pm.

More information about the Prom Dress Giveaway can be found at www.theoceancountylibrary.org.