Oceanic Free Library

Specialties

We are a private memorial/​association library with close ties to the Monmouth County Public Library system. We are open (free) to Rumson residents; there is an annual fee for non-​residents. All Rumson residents (age 5 and up) and Rumson teachers are entitled to a free library card.

Our 30,000+ collection includes: Popular fiction, non-​fiction, children’s fiction and non-​fiction, Large Print books, CD and Playaway books, music CDs, daily newspapers and monthly magazines. We can borrow books (etc) through the County Library. We have a large collection of DVDs. We have Kindles for in-​library use. We are WiFi, have public computers, and a laptop station. We have a fax machine and a copier. Tutor space is available. We have the Friday Afternoon Knitters Group (all levels welcome). Children’s programs are every Tuesday. Book Club is the last Thursday of the month. Artists and craftspeople display and sell unique pieces every month. Armchair Traveler program is held in the fall.

History

Established in 1920.

The library was established in loving memory of a Rumson resident, William Henry Meeker. W.H. Meeker served in the Lafayette Flying Corps, and lost his life during a training mission in France. A portrait of Mr. Meeker hangs in the main room of the library. The original collection of books — The Meeker Collection — is still on display.