April Newsletter

Greetings from the Long Branch Free Public Library!

National Library Week begins on April 7th! We want to hear from YOU. Why do you use the library and what do you love about visiting? Click here to submit your answer and have it featured on our National Library Week Display! By submitting an answer, you have a chance at winning a $25 gift card to Scala's Pizzeria, donated from the Friends of the Library.

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Programs & Events

Thursdays at 4pm beginning April 4th and ending May 6th

Arts & Cultural Center

Lessons are designed to give students an opportunity to develop, explore and enhance their visual art skills. Each class seeks to foster an appreciation for one’s own creative process while promoting a deeper understanding and knowledge of art literacy.

PLEASE NOTE- registration is limited. Please register below. To allow as many children as possible to participate, the Fine Art Class will accept students in the sequence their registrations are submitted.

Questions? Contact Nekesha Marshall at nmarshall@longbranchlib.org.

Monday, April 8th at 1:30pm - Temporary Library

Join us at our Temporary Library to watch the solar eclipse on April 8th! We expect to see 90% of the total eclipse, which will reach its peak at 3:25pm. Visit the library to receive your solar eclipse glasses!

Questions? Contact Lisa Kelly at lkelly@longbranchlib.org.

Tuesday, April 9th at 6pm - Arts & Cultural Center

Embrace sustainability this Earth Day at the Long Branch Arts and Cultural Center! Join Carol Wright and Alice Kessler for an interactive workshop on cultivating your own vegetable garden, perfect for beginners and enthusiasts alike. Learn essential gardening techniques and kickstart your journey towards a greener, more sustainable lifestyle.

Questions? Contact Lisa Kelly at lkelly@longbranchlib.org.

Saturday, April 13th at 10am - Elberon Branch Library

Celebrate National Poetry Month at the Elberon Branch Library's open mic event! The theme is "Something Old, Something New, Something Borrowed, Something Blue". We encourage you to bring a poem that explores the themes of marriage and love. Read an original piece or recite the works of your favorite author.

Questions? Contact Tara Sullivan at a tsullivan@longbranchlib.org.

Learn foundational drawing techniques in Kelly Louis' Beginner's Art Class series. Classes begin April 15th and end on May 20th.

PLEASE NOTE- registration is limited. Please register below. Fine Art Class will accept participants in the sequence their registrations are submitted.

Questions? Contact Lisa Kelly at lkelly@longbranchlib.org.

Monday, April 15th at 7pm - Zoom

A diagnosis of Alzheimer's or another dementia is life-changing, and thinking about the future may cause fear and uncertainty, however, through our awareness session about financial planning for the future, caregivers and persons living with Alzheimer's and other dementia can start planning for their needs. Participants in this session will learn about care considerations, financial planning, legal considerations, and end-of-life decisions. Presented in partnership with the Greater NJ Chapter of the Alzheimer's Association.

Questions? Contact Lisa Kelly at lkelly@longbranchlib.org.

Wednesday, April 17th at 7pm - Elberon Branch Library

Join Lisa Kelly at the Elberon Branch Library for a discussion of the book The Midnight Library by Matt Haig.

Between life and death there is a library, and within that library, the shelves go on forever. Every book provides a chance to try another life you could have lived. To see how things would be if you had made other choices . . . Would you have done anything different, if you had the chance to undo your regrets?

Questions? Contact Lisa Kelly at lkelly@longbranchlib.org.

Thursday, April 18th at 1:30pm - Elberon Branch Library

The story of jazz encompasses the story of American courtship and show business; the epic growth of great cities—New Orleans and Chicago, Kansas City and New York—and the struggle for civil rights and simple justice that continues into the new millennium.

Questions? Contact Janet Birckhead at jbirckhead@longbranchlib.org.

Saturday, April 20th at 3pm - Elberon Branch Library

¿Alguna vez has empezado a leer un libro pero no puedes pasar de la primera página? Te invitamos a compartir en un nuevo programa mensual de una hora para adultos hispanohablantes, lectores y escritores. Dirigido por Michelle Servellon, leeremos y discutiremos cuentos en español y luego terminaremos con una reflexión escrita. ¡Inspírate con las historias que leemos para escribir las historias en tu mente!

Contacto Michelle Servellon a mservellon@longbranchlib.org.

Saturday, May 4th from 12pm to 3pm - 3rd Ave & Broadway (The parking lot behind Brookdale)

Join the City of Long Branch, Moceans, and the New Jersey Council on Developmental Disabilities for a free resource fair. We will have games, arts & crafts, live music, ice cream and BBQ (courtesy of Nip N Tuck). 

Questions? Contact Moceans at 732-571-4884.

Friday, June 7th at 6pm - West End Park / 607 Ocean Avenue

Recurring Programs (All Age Groups)

Chess Club for Teens & Children
Every Monday at 4pm - Bucky James Center

Chess club is open to anyone between 5 and 17 who wishes to practice their skills against other students. A chess teacher will be available. All levels are welcome. Meetings are now at the Bucky James Center which is located at 231 Wilbur Ray Ave.
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Toddler Time with Ms. Nekesha
Every Tuesday at 11am - Elberon Branch

Due to the cooler weather, Story Times and Toddler Times with Ms. Nekesha will take place indoors at the Elberon Branch Library. Join us for stories, music and a take-home craft!

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Elberon Writing Group - Virtual
Every second Wednesday of the Month at 6:30pm

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 for more info.
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ESL Conversation Class - Elberon Branch Library
Every Tuesday at 7pm

A once-per-week, upper level ESL class focusing on conversation and simple reading. Contact Sal Romero at sromero@longbranchlib.org.
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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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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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Spanish Storytime with Miss Cristina
Every 1st and 3rd Saturday at 11am - Temporary Library

Join Miss Cristina for a special Spanish storytime with a craft you can take home!

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Craft & Story with Ms. Yanique
Every 2nd and 4th Saturday at 11am - Temporary Library

Join Ms. Yanique to read a story and make a craft you can take home!