Brielle Public Library
610 South Street
Brielle, NJ 08730
(732) 528-9381

Hours of Operation

Monday        9:30am - 8:00pm
Tuesday       9:30am - 8:00pm
Wednesday 12:00pm - 5:00pm
Thursday      9:30am - 8:00pm
Friday          12:00pm - 5:00pm*
Saturday      10:00am - 1:00pm*

*Open 9:00am - 1:00pm Fridays starting June 22.
*Closed Saturdays starting June 23 and reopening September 15.
We are open for our annual Brielle Day Book Sale only on Saturday, September 8.

The Library is closed on the following holidays and on snow days when warranted.

New Year's Eve                      Labor Day
New Year's Day                      Veteran's Day
Martin Luther King Jr. Day     Thanksgiving Day
Presidents Day                       Thanksgiving Friday
Good Friday                            Thanksgiving Saturday
Easter                                     Christmas Eve  
Memorial Day                         Christmas Day             
Fourth of July
                       

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Library Services and Policies

Borrowing Privileges
All valid residents of Brielle are issued library cards without charge.  Children are issued library cards at any age with parental permission.  Non-residents may purchase a library card for $25.00/year.

Circulation Rules
A library card must be presented upon checkout.  All library materials may be borrowed for two week periods, with the exception of videos and DVDs, which are loaned for two days.

Materials may be renewed in person, by phone, or online (as long as there are no other patrons waiting for that item).  All items are limited to a two renewal maximum.

The card owner is responsible for all materials borrowed on their card.

The library’s drop box is always open.  All materials are accepted in the drop box.

Fines and Overdue Charges
DVDs and Videos- $1.00/day per item
All other materials- $0.10/day per item

Library card accounts with fines exceeding $10.00 will result in suspension of borrowing privileges until fines are paid or payment arrangements are made with a library staff member.

Gifts and donations are always appreciated.

Services
The Brielle Public Library is a member library of the Monmouth County system.  Our circulation consists of over 40,000 items.  If you have a special request for an item not in our collection, we may request it through the Monmouth County Library.  We have bi-weekly pick-up/delivery service from  Monmouth County Headquarters.  Periodical information not available in our library can be obtained through the Monmouth County Library’s photocopying service.

Photocopies and computer printouts cost $0.20/page.

Same phone number domestic faxes cost $1.00 for the first page ($6 international), $.50 for each additional page ($5 international).

Children’s programs are held on Tuesdays and Thursdays.  They include six weekly story time programs and additional after school activities.  A summer reading club is offered during the summer. 

The Community Room is available for rental.  If you are interested in renting the room, please contact the library at 732-528-9381.

Young adult book clubs and programs are also available. 

Adult programs include author events, cultural programs and lectures, informational workshops, book discussion groups, and computer classes.

*Please check our website for updated events.*

Your Suggestions Welcome
Please help us make the Brielle Public Library even better!  We welcome your input and suggestions.  Please let our staff members know how we can better serve you.  A suggestion box is available at the front desk for your convenience.