Brielle Public Library

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Library News



Be Creative @ your Library

Registration for the Summer Reading Club begins June 16th! Open to children of all ages, the club is a great way to keep the kids reading all summer long. Participants receive prizes throughout the summer and a certificate to show to their teachers next year. And don't forget to check out some of the great summer programs for kids, including a paper marbleizing workshop and a spectacular magician! See you this summer @ the library!

Scholarship Winners Announced

The Brielle Public Library is proud to announce the winners of the 2009 Jean Wetzel Memorial Scholarship. Brigit Carlson, a senior at High Technology High School, and Jason Lorenzo, a senior at Manasquan High School, each won a scholarship in the amount of $500. Congratulations to the winners and best of luck in your first year of college!

Fairy Tale Forest Comes Alive in the Children's Room!

The Children's Room at the Brielle Public Library is getting a makeover courtesy of Brielle resident and professional muralist Terri Thatcher of Go With the Faux Interior Specialty Painting. Thanks to Terri's incredible artistic talents, Brielle children will have a fantastical space to enjoy at their library. The theme, Fairy Tale Forest, will include highlights from many favorite classic stories including Rapunzel, Little Red Riding Hood and Goldilocks and the Three Bears. Stop in to see the work in progress and visit this website often to see updated photos.

 

Upcoming Programs

 

Lunch and Munch

Tuesday July 7th at 11:00am. Bring your lunch and enjoy some stories and a snack at the library!





Paper Marbleizing Workshop

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Tuesday July 14th at 2:30pm

Kids ages 6 and up are invited to create funky marbled paper in this fun and creative workshop. Class size is limited so please register early by calling 732-528-9381.

Dutch Treat

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Monday July 20th at 2:00pm

Take a tour of the Dutch bulb industry and learn about the colorful history of the tulip, take a peek at the famous bulb garden - Keukenhof, and explore the 16th Century phenomenon known as tulipmania. Garden expert, Valerie Sudol, will offer planting advice and provide tips on protecting your tulips from critters as the fall planting season nears.

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.

Computer Classes

Mouse Basics - Monday July 13th at 6:30pm
Learn to use a computer mouse to operate a windows-based computer. Space is limited and registration is required.



Internet Basics - Monday July 27th at 6:30pm
Learn the basics of Internet searching and visit some useful websites. Space is limited and registration is required.




Spring Yoga Classes

Adult Yoga
Wednesdays 12:15 - 1:15pm
Thursdays 6:30 - 7:30pm 

KidzYoga
Fridays 1:30 - 2:15pm

Pre/Postnatal Yoga
Thursdays 5:30-6:30

Six week admission card - $65 per person
Ten week admission card - $100 per person
Daily drop-in admission - $15 per person

Call or email Geri Jannarone to register or request further details. 732-693-4263 or email geri@gerijannarone.com

Everything Asian

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Thursday July 30th at 6:30pm

Lecture and Book Signing Event featuring noted New Jersey author, Sung J. Woo.

"In this charming tale of family, community and the struggle for understanding, young Korean immigrant David Kim learns to acculturate to a new American life." - Publisher's Weekly