THANK YOU!!!!
Welcome to the Brielle Public Library!
Virtual Storytime at Brielle Library
This week's story is "Tell me about Your Day" by Mem Fox with a "Flat Me" craft along.
The story and craft will be up until next Tuesday (June 2nd) when a new story and craft will take its place each Tuesday Morning.
The craft can be accessed via the following link: https://bit.ly/BrielleLibVStory
The story and craft will be up until next Tuesday (June 2nd) when a new story and craft will take its place each Tuesday Morning.
The craft can be accessed via the following link: https://bit.ly/BrielleLibVStory
New Library Protocol
Even though the Monmouth County libraries remain closed, the Brielle Library will be opening for curbside pickup on Wednesday May 20th at 10 am. We are excited to open and we ask that patrons adhere to the protocols we have implemented for everyone's safety.
1.Please return any books you may still have (and have finished) to the book drop as soon as possible so we can quarantine, clean and make them available. ALL returns will be placed in the drop box for safety reasons.
2.Visit Brielle Public Library to view our available materials. As usual we will be circulating books, audio books, dvds and magazines.
3. Email your selections to briellelibrary@gmail.com and we will email you back when your books are ready for pick up or call us at 732-528-9381. Please call during business hours and do not leave a voicemail.
4. Pull into the parking lot and up to the table.
5. Take the bag with your name on it-books will be checked out to you already.
6. Please do not linger in the area of the table so that others may pick up their materials.
7. All materials will be distributed on a first come, first served basis. Holds will be distributed in order placed.
8. No requests from the MCL may be filled yet. As soon as they open, we will let you know.
We look forward to serving you again!!!!!!
1.Please return any books you may still have (and have finished) to the book drop as soon as possible so we can quarantine, clean and make them available. ALL returns will be placed in the drop box for safety reasons.
2.Visit Brielle Public Library to view our available materials. As usual we will be circulating books, audio books, dvds and magazines.
3. Email your selections to briellelibrary@gmail.com and we will email you back when your books are ready for pick up or call us at 732-528-9381. Please call during business hours and do not leave a voicemail.
4. Pull into the parking lot and up to the table.
5. Take the bag with your name on it-books will be checked out to you already.
6. Please do not linger in the area of the table so that others may pick up their materials.
7. All materials will be distributed on a first come, first served basis. Holds will be distributed in order placed.
8. No requests from the MCL may be filled yet. As soon as they open, we will let you know.
We look forward to serving you again!!!!!!
2020 Brielle Family Fishing Tournament
Participants:
Adult anglers and Junior anglers (14 years and younger)
Fees:
Details:
Adult anglers and Junior anglers (14 years and younger)
Fees:
- Early entry, up to and including May 31st ($125 per boat)
- After May 31st ($150 per boat)
Details:
- Captain's Meeting: Thursday, June 4th, from 5:00-6:00 pm. The Folk Agency Realtors: 601 Higgins Avenue, Brielle. Boat captain or representative must pick up bag and boat number.
- All boat weigh-ins will be at Captain Bill's Landing: 49 Inlet Drive, Pt. Pleasant Beach
- Awards party: Sunday, June 7th from 4:00-6:00 pm. Location TBD
- Proceeds to benefit the promotion of NJ Recreation Fishing and Youth Programs
- For additional information, please contact Derrick Ward at 732-245-2249
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Upcoming Events
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Ongoing Weekly EventsWednesdays, 9:30 AND 10:30 am - Miss Melissa's Aardvark's will resume in January
Thursdays, 1:00 pm - Crochet and Chat Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9:45-10:15 am - Good Morning, Starshine! (Ages 6-24 months) Tuesdays, 10:30-11 OR 11:30-12 and Thursdays, 10:30-11 am - Twinkle Time (Ages 2-4 years) Beginning March 17: Tuesdays, 10:15 to 11:45am and 11:15 to 11:45am - Kids Yoga |
Looking For More?
Jean Wetzel Memorial Scholarship Fund
Presented by the Brielle Community Library Association
PURPOSE: to promote the educational goals and provide funds for a deserving Brielle high school scholar who is enrolled a college or university program.
SCHOLARSHIP AMOUNT: will be $1000.00. The number of awards
per year will be wholly within the discretion of the Library Board of Trustees.
MANNER OF DISTRIBUTION: All monies awarded to scholarship recipients will be disbursed to the college or university after the successful completion of the first semester.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE: The candidate must:
1. Submit a well-developed double-spaced typewritten essay on the following topic: “Since the Brielle Library children’s reading room is dedicated in memory of Jean Wetzel, a former Brielle resident, what childhood book has influenced you the most and why do you think it should be included in this children’s collection?”
2. Complete the standard application form which may be obtained from the Brielle Public Library (available to download below) or the guidance counselor at your school.
3. Submit evidence of admission to an accredited college or university.
4. Submit a copy of the applicant’s high school transcript. (may be emailed)
5. All materials must be submitted to the Brielle Community Library Association by June 1, 2020. You may put them in the library dropbox or email them to briellelibrary@gmail.com. Please put Jean Wetzel Scholarship in the subject line.
SCHOLARSHIP CONDITIONS: All applicants must be a high school student and a resident of Brielle, New Jersey. They must also meet the requirements of character and scholarship as determined by the selection committee.
Presented by the Brielle Community Library Association
PURPOSE: to promote the educational goals and provide funds for a deserving Brielle high school scholar who is enrolled a college or university program.
SCHOLARSHIP AMOUNT: will be $1000.00. The number of awards
per year will be wholly within the discretion of the Library Board of Trustees.
MANNER OF DISTRIBUTION: All monies awarded to scholarship recipients will be disbursed to the college or university after the successful completion of the first semester.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE: The candidate must:
1. Submit a well-developed double-spaced typewritten essay on the following topic: “Since the Brielle Library children’s reading room is dedicated in memory of Jean Wetzel, a former Brielle resident, what childhood book has influenced you the most and why do you think it should be included in this children’s collection?”
2. Complete the standard application form which may be obtained from the Brielle Public Library (available to download below) or the guidance counselor at your school.
3. Submit evidence of admission to an accredited college or university.
4. Submit a copy of the applicant’s high school transcript. (may be emailed)
5. All materials must be submitted to the Brielle Community Library Association by June 1, 2020. You may put them in the library dropbox or email them to briellelibrary@gmail.com. Please put Jean Wetzel Scholarship in the subject line.
SCHOLARSHIP CONDITIONS: All applicants must be a high school student and a resident of Brielle, New Jersey. They must also meet the requirements of character and scholarship as determined by the selection committee.
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PBS "Read Together, Be Together" Story-Time Specials
As an extension of PBS KIDS’s popular READ-ALONGs series, “Mondays with Michelle Obama”
will be livestreamed simultaneously on PBS KIDS’ Facebook page (759,378 followers) and YouTube channel (1.04 million subscribers), and on Penguin Random House’s social media channels, and will remain available for viewing on demand.
Full Schedule:
April 20:
THE GRUFFALO
Written by Julia Donaldson and illustrated by Axel Scheffler
April 27:
THERE’S A DRAGON IN YOUR BOOK
Written by Tom Fletcher and illustrated by Greg Abbott
May 4:
MISS MAPLE’S SEEDS
Story and pictures by Eliza Wheeler
May 11:
THE VERY HUNGRY CATERPILLAR
By Eric Carle
Read Together, Be Together
The U.S. children’s divisions of Penguin Random House launched with Parents magazine in March 2020, READ TOGETHER, BE TOGETHER, (#ReadTogetherBeTogether) a nationwide movement that celebrates the importance and power of reading with young children. Originally slated to launch in summer 2020 with nationwide retail, educator, and consumer activations, the program began sooner in light of the current COVID-19 crisis, with a series of daily virtual story-times with bestselling and award-winning authors and illustrators and celebrity readers. The dedicated website, www.readtogetherbetogether.com will also host reading tips for parents and caregivers, developed with Parents magazine, as well as an extensive list of recommended age-appropriate books.
A suite of activities, tips, and resources for each of the books that Mrs. Obama will read are available at www.readtogetherbetogether.com, and companion literacy resources are available on pbskidsforparents.org.
will be livestreamed simultaneously on PBS KIDS’ Facebook page (759,378 followers) and YouTube channel (1.04 million subscribers), and on Penguin Random House’s social media channels, and will remain available for viewing on demand.
Full Schedule:
April 20:
THE GRUFFALO
Written by Julia Donaldson and illustrated by Axel Scheffler
April 27:
THERE’S A DRAGON IN YOUR BOOK
Written by Tom Fletcher and illustrated by Greg Abbott
May 4:
MISS MAPLE’S SEEDS
Story and pictures by Eliza Wheeler
May 11:
THE VERY HUNGRY CATERPILLAR
By Eric Carle
Read Together, Be Together
The U.S. children’s divisions of Penguin Random House launched with Parents magazine in March 2020, READ TOGETHER, BE TOGETHER, (#ReadTogetherBeTogether) a nationwide movement that celebrates the importance and power of reading with young children. Originally slated to launch in summer 2020 with nationwide retail, educator, and consumer activations, the program began sooner in light of the current COVID-19 crisis, with a series of daily virtual story-times with bestselling and award-winning authors and illustrators and celebrity readers. The dedicated website, www.readtogetherbetogether.com will also host reading tips for parents and caregivers, developed with Parents magazine, as well as an extensive list of recommended age-appropriate books.
A suite of activities, tips, and resources for each of the books that Mrs. Obama will read are available at www.readtogetherbetogether.com, and companion literacy resources are available on pbskidsforparents.org.
Lang Insurance Group
All Day Every Day Book Sale - Only .25 Per Book!
Miss Melissa's Aardvarks
Wednesdays 9:30 AND 10:30
Starting again in January
One free trial class available
Children's Rock & Roll Music Program
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Brielle Book Club
Meetings are the 2nd Tuesday of each month at 6:45
For more information contact:
Patrick Barton 732-722-7248 or pbarton112349@aol.com
Tuesday, March 10th, An American Marriage by Tayari Jones
Next meeting is Tuesday, April 14th, Love Your Enemies by Arthur Brooks
For more information contact:
Patrick Barton 732-722-7248 or pbarton112349@aol.com
Tuesday, March 10th, An American Marriage by Tayari Jones
Next meeting is Tuesday, April 14th, Love Your Enemies by Arthur Brooks
Come Check Out Our Teen Room!
Completely redecorated to fully accommodate teen use for a study space, reading time, and more!
Fully equipped with white boards, charging stations, and booth seating. Laptops are here!!!!!!!
Remember:
Please NO tutors after 3pm, be respectful, and have fun!
Fully equipped with white boards, charging stations, and booth seating. Laptops are here!!!!!!!
Remember:
Please NO tutors after 3pm, be respectful, and have fun!
Looking for even more books?
Can't wait for our Brielle Day Book Sale?
Come on over and check out our year-long book sale located in the upstairs section of the library!
Can't wait for our Brielle Day Book Sale?
Come on over and check out our year-long book sale located in the upstairs section of the library!
