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Coming Soon: Music Lessons with Mr. Rob
Social distanced music lessons with Mr. Rob will be held outside on the library lawn at 10 AM on August 26th! This lesson with Mr. Rob will be FREE for all who come!
Upcoming Author Events Via Zoom
FOR MORE DETAILS PLEASE SEE THE BRIELLE PUBLIC LIBRARY PAGE AND CLICK ON "EVENTS"
ALL EVENTS ARE HOSTED BY THE BRIELLE PUBLIC LIBRARY AND BOOKTOWNE
ALL EVENTS ARE HOSTED BY THE BRIELLE PUBLIC LIBRARY AND BOOKTOWNE
August 4th: Kristy Woodson Harvey
Chat with Kristy Woodson Harvey about her book, She Feels Like Falling at 5:30 PM via Zoom.
Chat with Kristy Woodson Harvey about her book, She Feels Like Falling at 5:30 PM via Zoom.
August 6th: Susan Mallery
Chat with Susan Mallery about her book, The Friendship List at 6:00 Pm via Zoom.
Chat with Susan Mallery about her book, The Friendship List at 6:00 Pm via Zoom.
August 11th: Kristin Harmel
Chat with Kristin Harmel about her book, The Book of Lost Names at 6:00 PM via Zoom.
Chat with Kristin Harmel about her book, The Book of Lost Names at 6:00 PM via Zoom.
August 13th: Fiona Davis
Chat with Fiona Davis about her book, The Lions of Fifth Avenue at 6:30 PM via Zoom.
Chat with Fiona Davis about her book, The Lions of Fifth Avenue at 6:30 PM via Zoom.
Asbury Park Press’s Best of Monmouth County 23rd Annual Readers Choice Contest
Calling All Friends and Family of the Brielle Public Library!
Starting on July 19th, the Asbury Park Press’s Best of Monmouth County 23rd Annual Readers Choice Contest of 2020 began and we are asking if all our patrons could vote for Brielle Public Library to be the best Public Library in Monmouth County.
How to vote:
After you vote, you will receive an email that asks if you would like to share it with your friends on Facebook, Twitter, or email. Send the word out to your friends and family to keep us in the running!
This would mean a lot to the library as we love being of service to our community even during these difficult times. We work hard to put a smile on all your faces even underneath your masks!
Thank you so much for your support and we hope to see you all in our library now that we are open to the public!
Starting on July 19th, the Asbury Park Press’s Best of Monmouth County 23rd Annual Readers Choice Contest of 2020 began and we are asking if all our patrons could vote for Brielle Public Library to be the best Public Library in Monmouth County.
How to vote:
- Please click on this link:https://app.secondstreetapp.com/2020-Best-of-the-Best-APP-Monmouth/gallery/?group=351948&fbclid=IwAR0XoFLu4MwUeEPHIMcM8Pq9POoP0cmSRIJPP7p2S_iJeBnFsqLW7K8c_Kw
- Open the “People & Services” category.
- Scroll down to the “Public Library” voting box.
- Write in “Brielle Public Library” then your name, email address, and zip code
- Click “vote” to cast your ballot!
After you vote, you will receive an email that asks if you would like to share it with your friends on Facebook, Twitter, or email. Send the word out to your friends and family to keep us in the running!
This would mean a lot to the library as we love being of service to our community even during these difficult times. We work hard to put a smile on all your faces even underneath your masks!
Thank you so much for your support and we hope to see you all in our library now that we are open to the public!
Make and Take Craft Series
Craft Space Themed Craft
Register for this craft by emailing briellelibrary@gmail.com with your name, when you can pick up the craft, and the number of craft kits!
The craft will be placed into a bag and labeled with your last name. Kits will be available for curbside pick up on. Materials will be included in the bag and video directions are available on our Facebook page.
Register for this craft by emailing briellelibrary@gmail.com with your name, when you can pick up the craft, and the number of craft kits!
The craft will be placed into a bag and labeled with your last name. Kits will be available for curbside pick up on. Materials will be included in the bag and video directions are available on our Facebook page.
Summer Reading Program
It’s almost summer – which means it’s time to "Imagine Your Story" with the library’s annual Summer Reading Challenges!
How it Works:
To Register:
For More Information or Assistance:
Summer Reading Challenge Video (3 min): https://youtu.be/b4uKDtEGzKo
Summer Reading Challenge Guide: https://monmouthcountylib.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/beanstack_guide.pdf
Beanstack’s Help Site: https://zoobean.zendesk.com/
How it Works:
- The challenges will run from June 15-August 15. All patrons that are registered for a Challenge and log reading between those dates will be reading toward prizes that will be received at a later date TBA.
- Patrons can pre-register for Challenges! Beginning June 1, the Summer Reading Challenge site is live and patrons can log in/sign up and register for 1 of the Challenges. Any reading that is logged prior to June 15 will not count toward this year’s prizes
- Activities for everyone! To earn certain prizes, kids and teens are required to complete a number of activities. Adults were given a choice of optional activities (not required for earning prizes). Participants will receive an email notification for prizes earned.
To Register:
- Go to Monmouth County Library’s Beanstack website (https://monmouthcountylib.beanstack.org) where you can log your reading and activities using the site or the app.
- Select a challenge based on your age group
- Read to Me (babies – age 6)
- Vacation Reading Club (Pre K- Grade 6)
- Teen (Grades 6 – 12)
- Adult (Ages 18+)
- Start reading!
For More Information or Assistance:
Summer Reading Challenge Video (3 min): https://youtu.be/b4uKDtEGzKo
Summer Reading Challenge Guide: https://monmouthcountylib.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/beanstack_guide.pdf
Beanstack’s Help Site: https://zoobean.zendesk.com/
Dragons and Dragons, Jr. Shows
Science Tellers videos available to watch until August 31st!
“Dragons: Return of the Ice Sorceress” is here! : https://vimeo.com/421330198/de94ac01b0
Dragons Jr." - Episode 1: Lost & Found is here! https://vimeo.com/424757542/34dce95026
"Dragons Jr." - Episode 2: Bubble Trouble is here! https://vimeo.com/427358899/73a2ff9454
“Dragons: Return of the Ice Sorceress” is here! : https://vimeo.com/421330198/de94ac01b0
Dragons Jr." - Episode 1: Lost & Found is here! https://vimeo.com/424757542/34dce95026
"Dragons Jr." - Episode 2: Bubble Trouble is here! https://vimeo.com/427358899/73a2ff9454
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
The Brielle Public Library is now doing both curbside pickup as well as allowing patrons into the library to check-out books and use the computers. Due to the ongoing pandemic, the Brielle Public Library has some new rules that we are asking our patrons to follow when coming into the library.
- Masks are required for all who enter the building.
- Only 15 people at a time in the library.
- Please maintain 6 feet of social distance while in the library.
- There will be a 30-minute time limit per patron.
- Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult.
- Children over 12 must wear a face mask and adhere to adult guidelines.
- There will be no use of children's toys, games, or puzzles.
- There will be no in-person storytime for the summer. There will be virtual events and Take and Make crafts weekly.
- Only 2 computers will be in use per side to maintain social distancing. Adults may use the computers with a 30-minute time limit.
- All returned materials should be placed in the dropbox so it can be quarantined and cleaned.
- Curbside pick up will be for anyone who wants it.
- Home delivery will continue ONLY for the elderly or those who might be sick.
- The water fountain will be closed.
- There will be no public restrooms.
- Any meetings must be pre-approved by the Director. They will be required to be fewer than 12 people and everyone must maintain 6 feet of social distance.
- Donations are now being accepted with some stipulations.
Looking For More?
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
Next meeting is August 14th, Beautiful Boy by David Sheff will be held outside on the front lawn of the library.
Please bring your own lawn chair!
For more information contact:
Patrick Barton 732-722-7248 or pbarton112349@aol.com
Next meeting is August 14th, Beautiful Boy by David Sheff will be held outside on the front lawn of the library.
Please bring your own lawn chair!
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!
