Brielle Public Library

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Library News

Library Book Sale

Please join us for our largest book sale of the year on:

Thursday, September 9, 2010, 9:30 am - 8:00 pm
Friday, September 10, 2010, 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Brielle Day, Saturday, September 11, 2010, 10:00 - 5:00 pm

All hardcover books are $1.00. Five paperbacks for $1.00.

Join in the Fun: Bring the Kids to Brielle Day for Our Moonbounce

On Brielle Day, Saturday, September 11, 2010, the Brielle Library will sponsor a Moonbounce. Children can bounce all day for $5.00. Tattoos and food will also be available. Come in and browse our book sale or buy some chances in our raffle We hope to see you there!

Winner of the Library Survey Drawing Announced

Congratulations and thanks to Tracie Davidson! Partipating in our spring Library Survey, Tracie is the winner of an i-Pod Shuffle. Please look for another survey this winter. Survey results allow us to tailor library programming to meet the needs of Brielle residents.

New Artists on Display for Summer

The library’s reading and meeting rooms feature three new artists this summer: Lil Wooley and Marie Salvato, oil painters focusing on landscapes and local scenery in their work; and John Ryan, sculptor and mixed media artist whose patriotic work features recycled products. Please come and enjoy. Art is available for purchase, and the artists have generously agreed to donate a portion of their proceeds to benefit the Brielle Library!

Thank You to the Brielle First Aid Squad for donating chairs to the library.

Calling All Children... Join Our Summer Reading Club!

Click here to sign-up for our Summer Reading Club.

Upcoming Programs

Everyone's a Winner at the Summer Reading Celebration

As summer comes to a close, children who particpated in our summer reading clubs are invited to a celebration on August 17, 2010 at 3:30 pm. Games, crafts, reading club grand prizes and a raffle will be held. We look forward to seeing you, and until then, keep reading!

Brielle Library Presents Run Tall, Run Easy Junior Camp

The Brielle Library and Gerard "G.P." Pearlberg, a nationally known running coach, invite all 5th - 8th graders to attend a running camp Tuesdays and Thursdays from September 14 - October 21st from 3:30 pm - 4:15 pm.

Campers will assemble at the library, read from the coach's book and then receive instruction in Brielle Park. Topics will include proper running mechanics, pacing cadence, breathing for performance and much more. Develop your speed, power, and racing skills, or join us for some healthy exercise.

The camp will run from September 14 - October 21st. All campers will receive a t-shirt and a goodie bag. A donation of $35.00 is requested.

Children's Storytime

Every Tuesday and Thursday. Please view our calendar for details.

Crochet and Chat

Want to expand your knowledge or share your crocheting expertise with a great group of people? Join Crochet and Chat! The group meets every Thursday at 1:00 in the library meeting room.

Run Tall, Run Easy

Please join us on Thursday, August 26, 2010 at 7:00 pm when runner and author Gerard "GP" Pearlberg will teach us how to run faster, longer, and easier. Author of the book, "Run Tall, Run Easy: The Ultimate Guide to Better Running Mechanics," Coach GP will focus on several changes that can make an immediate and positive impact on your running.

Yoga & Pilates Classes

Enjoy classes with the best instructors in the area. All classes are scheduled to accommodate your busy lifestyle, and are open to all levels of experience.

Coming soon...more yoga, Pilates, Beach Yoga, Zumba, KidzYoga, and meditation classes for adults and children.

Monday
9:30 am - Yoga Flow, Geri Jannarone
5:30 pm - Beginner Level 1 Yoga, Penelope Morrison
6:55 pm - Dharma Mittra Yoga, Jeff Seymour

Tuesday
6:30 pm - YogaFlow, Geri Jannarone

Wednesday
12:30 pm - Gentle Yoga, Geri Jannarone
2:00 pm - Sit and Stretch Yoga, Penelope Morrison

Thursday
5:30 pm - Power Yoga, Michelle Lynch
6:45 pm - Pilates, Geri Jannarone

Friday
6:45 am - Pilates, Maria Colabella
9:30 am - YogaFlow, Geri Jannarone
3:45 pm - Anusara Yoga, Dina Crosta

Saturday
8:00 am - YogaFlow, Geri Jannarone

Prices
10 Class Card $100
Six Class Card $65
Single Class $15

Please see the sign-in sheet at the library's front desk. If you sign-in and request additional information about yoga and Pilates program offerings, you will receive a free class!

Call 732-693-4263 or visit gerijannarone.com for details. Register online at gerijannarone.com or at the studio. See you in class!