Welcome to the Brielle Public Library!
Upcoming EventsApril 19th and 20th - *Library is closed for Easter*
Saturday, May 4, 9am - 3 pm - Town Wide Garage Sale Monday, May 13, 11:00am - 12pm - Fall Prevention Presentation with Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield Tuesday, May 16, 6:00pm - Join former Wall Township Educator and Poet, Joanne Cherefko for a Poetry Reading & Book Signing Party Tuesday, May 16, 3:30pm - Join Jennifer Donnelly in the Teen Room as she talks about her new Young Adult Book, Stepsister ! Saturday, May 18, 1 - 4pm - Manasquan River Group of Artists - Art Exhibit Open House (Free to Public) Tuesday, May 21, 6:00pm - Did the Song Change The World Or...The World Change The Song? - Pat Barton Wednesday, May 22, 6:30pm - 8pm - Join Jamie Brenner, Julie Maloney, and Wendy Wax for a three-author panel discussion! Wine and Snacks will be available! *$10 Dollar Seat Fee* |
Ongoing Weekly EventsWednesdays, 9:30 AND 10:30 am - Miss Melissa's Aardvark's
Thursdays, 1:00 pm - Crochet and Chat Thursdays, 3:30 - 4:30 pm - Young Rembrandt Art Classes |
Looking For More?
Town Wide Garage Sale - May 4
Town Wide Garage Sale Information
- Final deadline to be on the map is April 30th
- We will advertise for you
- No fee to sign up
- No permit is needed
- *No junk drop off*
- Maps will be available on May 2nd
- Library will be open for refreshments and a BYOB (bring your own bag) $1 per book sale
- Honorary 10% of sales donation to support the library
Jean Wetzel Scholarship Application Form - Due May 1st!
| Jean Wetzel Scholarship Application Form |
Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield's Fall Prevention Presentation - May 13
Join the Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey for Wellness Activities. Their team will be there with the tools and resources you need to help manage and improve your health.
11:00am - 12:00pm
11:00am - 12:00pm
Book Reading and Signing with Joanne Cherefko - May 16
Please join former Wall Township educator Joanne Cherefko as she reads a selection of her poems. Joanne will address questions and comments, and autograph copies of her book, which will be available for purchase at the event.
A Consecration of the Wind charts the poet's journey of growth and enlightenment through her unhappy childhood, her mother's sudden death, and periods of anxiety and insomnia, to her current, more peaceful life in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. The poems are organized into four sections: The Art of Family, The Art of Darkness, The Art of Love, and The Art of Places
May 16, 2019 at 6pm
RSVP HERE or call 732.722.7255
A Consecration of the Wind charts the poet's journey of growth and enlightenment through her unhappy childhood, her mother's sudden death, and periods of anxiety and insomnia, to her current, more peaceful life in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. The poems are organized into four sections: The Art of Family, The Art of Darkness, The Art of Love, and The Art of Places
May 16, 2019 at 6pm
RSVP HERE or call 732.722.7255
Stepsister by Jennifer Donnelly - May 16
Join Jennifer Donnelly in the Teen Room as she talks about her new Young Adult Book, Stepsister
Stepsister is a startling, fiercely feminist re-imagining of Cinderella from bestselling, award-winning author Jennifer Donnelly.
3:30pm
Stepsister is a startling, fiercely feminist re-imagining of Cinderella from bestselling, award-winning author Jennifer Donnelly.
3:30pm
Did The Song Change The World Or...The World Change The Song? - May 21st
Join professional musician and educator Pat Barton on a chicken and egg musical journey featuring topical songs, some well known and others less frequently played. This offer will explore the way some songwriters of the 20th century have shaped and been shaped by their eras.
May 21st at 6:00pm
May 21st at 6:00pm
Jamie Brenner, Julie Maloney, and Wendy Wax Panel Discussion
Come to the Brielle Library for a three-author panel discussion followed by a Q&A and book signing!
Wine and snacks will be available!
*$10 Seat Fee*
Register with the Brielle Library or with BookTowne
6:30pm - 8:00pm
The Authors:
Wendy Wax and her book, My Ex Best Friends Wedding
Jamie Brenner and her book, Drawing Home
Julie Maloney and her book, A Matter of Chance
Wine and snacks will be available!
*$10 Seat Fee*
Register with the Brielle Library or with BookTowne
6:30pm - 8:00pm
The Authors:
Wendy Wax and her book, My Ex Best Friends Wedding
Jamie Brenner and her book, Drawing Home
Julie Maloney and her book, A Matter of Chance
Please be on the lookout! Our Annual Appeal letter will be coming out in April.
Miss Melissa's Aardvarks
Wednesdays 9:30 AND 10:30
Starting September 12th
One free trial class available
Children's Rock & Roll Music Program
| Sign Up Sheet |
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
For more information contact:
Patrick Barton 732-722-7248 or pbarton112349@aol.com
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!
