Welcome to the Brielle Public Library!
Until September, we are closed on Saturdays.
Vote for the Brielle Public Library in the Asbury Park Press Best of the Best 2014 Readers' Poll
It's that time! We are again asking our loyal patrons to vote Brielle Public Library as the Best Public Library in Monmouth County. It only takes a minute of your time, but it would mean the world to us!
To vote, click the "Best of the Best" graphic above. You will go to the "Asbury Park Press Best of the Best 2014" page. Scroll down and click on "Public Library". A box will appear in which you may type "Brielle Public Library". To register your choice, click on the name you typed. You will be asked to provide your e-mail address and some additional information to prevent duplicate votes. We can't thank you enough for your support!
To vote, click the "Best of the Best" graphic above. You will go to the "Asbury Park Press Best of the Best 2014" page. Scroll down and click on "Public Library". A box will appear in which you may type "Brielle Public Library". To register your choice, click on the name you typed. You will be asked to provide your e-mail address and some additional information to prevent duplicate votes. We can't thank you enough for your support!
Attention Brielle Children! Join the Summer Reading Club!
Our summer reading clubs for children are up and running. Register your children now! We have two clubs, a Read-to-Me Club for preschoolers and pre-readers, and a Fizz, Boom, Read Club for readers through grade 6. In the Read-to-Me club, children may earn a prize for every 20 books read. In the Fizz, Boom, Read Club, readers may earn a prize after four hours and then again after eight hours of reading. To register for a club, click here.
New e-Reader or tablet? Borrow e-Books from the library! For instructions, click here.
Congratulations to Elizabeth Nolan for winning the Jean Wetzel Scholarship! Good luck next year!
Upcoming Programs
iPad and iPhone Class for Beginners
Need to get more out of using your iPhone or iPad? Learn the basics on Tuesdays from July 15 - August 26. All you need to do is bring your personal iPad or iPhone to class. Classes are not sequential, so you may attend any or all weeks the class is offered. As class size is limited, please register with the library at 732-528-9381.
5th Annual Artists' Open House, Saturday, July 26th
The library will again celebrate local artists at our fifth annual Artists' Open House on Saturday, July 26th from 1:00 - 3:00 pm. Join us for refreshments and meet the artists whose works are on display. The show runs from July through September and features original oils, acrylics, watercolors, pen and ink drawings and photography. Hope to see you there!
Social Security Seminar, Tuesday, August 5, 2014
On Tuesday, August 5, 2014 from 7:00 - 8:00 pm, New Jersey Senior Tax Advisors will be on hand to explain the ins and outs of Social Security. Company President, Greg Kuras will focus on how social security benefits work and how to claim maximum benefits.
Better Bodies Class
Join fitness trainer Calvin Thompson for personal body strength training classes on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10:00 - 10:45 am. Only a towel is required. Classes are $15.00 each.
Summer Art Classes for Adults, Pre-Teens, and Teens
Art classes are offered through Margaret Patterson's Art Studio from July 2 - August 13, 2014.
Instructors: Margaret Patterson, BFA and/or Bridge Sawitsky, BFA, MA ed. Classes for adults, pre-teens, and teens will be held on Wednesdays from 10:00 am - 1:00 pm. The class flyer and registration form will be sent to you by e-mail. Pre-Teen and Teen Open Studio Classes are designed for students with experience ages 12 - 17, giving the artist an opportunity to experience independence in exploring art subjects, materials, and techniques under the guidance of a qualified instructor. $30.00 per class. Please pre-register. Adult Open Studio A time for artists, beginner to advanced, to work with the media and subject matter of their choice under the guidance and expertise of an instructor. $10.00 per hour, including all materials. Come for one hour or stay for all three. For those with questions, please call Bridget Sawitsky at 732-528-5805, 732-757-5138 (cell) or Margaret Patterson at 732-223-9048. Crochet and Chat
Want to expand your knowledge of or share your crocheting experience with a great group of people? Join Crochet and Chat! The group meets every Thursday at 1:00 pm in the library meeting room.
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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.
Pilates classes run 60 minutes. Yoga classes run 75 minutes. *New Summer Schedule* Monday 8:30 am - Fierce Flow with Sarah 5:00 pm - Restorative Yoga with Penelope Tuesday 4:30 pm - Yoga Fusion LITE with HJ Wednesday 8:00 am Yoga Flow with Sarah 1:45 pm Gentle Yoga with Suzy Thursday 4:30 pm - Yoga Fusion with HJ Friday 8:30 am - Yoga Flow with Emma 2:30 pm - Restorative Yoga with Suzy Saturday 8:00 am Yoga Flow with Geri Pricing Menu 20 class package (six month expiration) $175 10 class package (four month expiration) $115 6 class package (three month expiration) $75 Single class $17 Six months unlimited classes $370 Three months unlimited classes $205 One month unlimited classes $75 |
