October Newsletter
Fall is here! 

This October is a busy month here at the Long Branch Free Public Library and Elberon Branch. There are various Halloween activities for adults, children and families to enjoy! 

Since school has been back in session, we want to spotlight one of our invaluable (and free) services for students of all ages called Tutor.com. With your library card, you gain free access to online practice tests (like the SAT), homework help in all areas of study, online tutoring and more! Sign up today by clicking here!

Programs & Events

Fall Reading Challenge
Ends December 21st

We invite you to join our Fall Reading Challenge! Each book logged will generate a raffle ticket for our grand prizes at the end of the season.

Contact tsweet@longbranchlib.org with any questions.
Sign Up

Artist Exhibition - 50 Years and Counting
October 3rd through October 31st

Paul Pugliese’s art philosophy can be summed up as “just keep doing it.” For 50 years and counting, he has always been creating. Whether it’s painting, sculpture, photography or other creative pieces, Paul always has a work in progress. A guitar player, he finds music inspiring while he works. Recently he’s been inspired by a strongly-felt connection to water, and exploring surfing themes.

Paul will be hosting an Artist Reception at the Main Library on Monday, October 3rd from 5pm until 7pm. All are welcome to attend.

Contact lkelly@longbranchlib.org with any questions.

Movie Series: Friday Night Frights
Hocus Pocus 2 (PG)
Friday, October 7th at 6:30pm

3 young women accidentally bring back the Sanderson Sisters to modern day Salem and must figure out how to stop the child-hungry witches.
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Beetlejuice (PG)
Friday, October 14th at 6:30pm

The spirits of a deceased couple are harassed by an unbearable family that has moved into their home and hire a malicious spirit to drive them out.
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Corpse Bride (PG)
Friday, October 21st at 6:30pm

This is a tale of a young man who is whisked away to the underworld and wed to a mysterious Corpse Bride while his real bride waits in the land of the living.
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Monster House (PG)
Friday, October 28th at 7pm

A trio of preteens must work together to conquer the frightening house across the street when they discover that it is alive.
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Contact tsweet@longbranchlib.org with any questions.

Elberon Writing Group
Wednesday, October 12th at 6:30pm - Virtual

Join our Elberon Writing Group, hosted by our Elberon Branch Manager Tara if you enjoy writing fiction, nonfiction, poetry, short stories...or anything!

Contact tsullivan@longbranchlib.org with any questions.

Nonfiction Book Club
Thursday, October 13th at 1:30pm - Main Library/Hybrid

Garlic and Sapphires is Ruth Reichl's riotous account of the many disguises she employs to dine anonymously. There is her stint as Molly Hollis, a frumpy blond with manicured nails and an off-beige Armani suit that Ruth takes on when reviewing Le Cirque. The result: her famous double review of the restaurant: First she ate there as Molly; and then as she was coddled and pampered on her visit there as Ruth, New York Times food critic.

We will be hosting this meeting in person and via Zoom.

Contact jbirckhead@longbranchlib.org with any questions.

The Tastiest Fall Food Festival
October 15 at 3pm - Facebook Live

If you would like to watch Simply Creative Chef Rob Scott prepare these recipes, please visit our Facebook page to cook and chat with Rob LIVE!

He will be preparing the following recipes:
- Skillet Rosemary Chicken with Pink Lady Apples
- Morrocan Sweet Potato Soup with Lentils
- Halloween Pumpkin Pie Scones with a Cinnamon Glaze

Please register to receive the full-color recipes prior to the program.
Register

Expungement Seminar
Tuesday, October 18th at 3:30pm - Virtual 
 

Please attend this free program with South Jersey Legal Services, Inc. to learn who they are and what they do, eligibility guidelines, pro bono projects and their Reentry Project. You'll receive information on how to apply for their services. You'll also learn about basic expungement law and eligibility, including marijuana expungements. SJLS speakers will include James McClain, Managing Attorney of the SJLS Reentry Project, and Michelle T. Nuciglio, Esq., SJLS Director of Pro Bono Services.
This program takes place on Zoom and will not be recorded. Please register to receive the meeting link, or attend in person at the Library to
participate in our Meeting Space.

Email lkelly@longbranchlib.org if you have any questions.
Register

Conceptos Básicos de Internet
3pm, 19 de Octubre

Los asistentes aprenderán sobre los navegadores y buscadores, desarrollarán habilidades para explorar el Internet y descubrirán maneras para hacer búsquedas básicas y avanzadas en línea.

Envié un mensaje a mservellon@longbranchlib.org si tienes preguntas.

Helping Businesses Grow and Succeed with Data Axel Reference Solutions
Friday, October 21st at 11:30am - Hybrid

Learn how to use Reference Solutions to build free mailing lists, discover new home owners and renters, research local business competitors or customers and research the lifestyles of potential customers using one of the largest business and residential data bases in the United States. This workshop is completely free and available via Zoom.
Registration is required to receive the Zoom link.
You may also attend in-person to enjoy free pizza and beverages!

Contact lkelly@longbranchlib.org with any questions.
Register

Conceptos Basicos de Ciberseguridad
3pm, 26 de Octubre - Main Library

Este taller es para aquellos que están interesados en la seguridad en línea y quieren protegerse de los estafadores.

Envié un mensaje a mservellon@longbranchlib.org si tienes preguntas.

Children's Halloween Party
Thursday, October 27th at 4pm - Main Library

Join Miss Nekesha for a spooktacular Halloween Party for children. There will be packaged snacks, games, music, pumpkin decorating and more!

Contact nmarshall@longbranchlib.org with any questions.

Robert Frost Spoken Word
Friday, October 28th at 7pm - Elberon Branch 

Join us for an evening of spoken word poetry focused on the the works of American poet Robert Frost. We invite the community to tune in to the spoken word as a beautiful way to honor the season of Autumn!

Contact tsullivan@longbranchlib.org with any questions.

The Haunted Library Tour
Saturday, October 29th from 6:30pm to 8pm - Main Library 

The Long Branch Free Public Library is haunted!!!
Every night, the ghost of the library director wanders the building looking for anyone or anything out of place. This year, we will be giving tours of the haunted library where once you check-in, you may never check-out!

Children under 12 need to be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Our last tour is at 7:45pm!

Contact tsweet@longbranchlib.org with any questions.
October Movie Showtimes
Luca (PG) A Family Film Day Movie
Saturday, October 15th at 10:30am

On the Italian Riviera, an unlikely but strong friendship grows between a human being and a sea monster disguised as a human.
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Big Night (R) Dinner and a Movie
Wednesday, October 19th at 6pm 

An old-fashioned Italian restaurant loses business to a flashier place in this deliciously comic tale about two Italian-American brothers who own it. Bring snacks or a bag dinner and enjoy!
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Night of the Living Dead (R) Classic Movie Monday
Monday, October 24th at 2:30pm

Join us in our movie theater to view this landmark film about a small band of humans protecting themselves from zombie hordes inside an old farmhouse!
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Contact lkelly@longbranchlib.org with any questions.

Reccuring Children & Teen Programs
Toddler Time with Miss Nekesha - Main Library
Every Tuesday at 11am

Each Toddler Time consists of 2 stories, music and a take home craft. Please join us in the Children's Department of the Main Library.
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Story Time with Miss Tara - Elberon Branch
Every Wednesday at 4:30pm

Join Miss Tara at the Elberon Branch for stories and fun for children. Family and friends are welcome as well!
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Craft and Story with Miss Nekesha - Main Library
Tuesdays and Thursdays at 4pm

Every Tuesday and Thursday in our Children's Department, build a craft and read a story with Miss Nekesha.
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Toddler Time with Miss Tara - Elberon Branch
Every Friday at 10am

Join Miss Tara at the Elberon Branch for stories and fun for younger children. Family and friends are welcome as well!
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Teen Programs - Main Library
Every Friday at 3pm

On Fridays each week, teens will have the opportunity to meet up together with Miss Nekesha and create a new craft they may take home.
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Spanish Story Time with Miss Cristina
Every 1st and 3rd Saturday of the Month at 12pm

Every 1st and 3rd Saturday of the month, join Miss Cristina for a special Spanish story time and a take-home craft!
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Craft and Story with Miss Yanique - Main Library
Every 2nd and 4th Saturday of the Month at 12pm

Every 2nd and 4th Saturday in our Children's Department, build a craft and read a story with Miss Yanique!
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