May events at Red Bank Library

Children are invited to enjoy a variety of programming in the Avice Noblett Children’s Room of the Red Bank Public Library, 84 W. Front St., in May.

 Timber, a certified therapy dog, visits the library twice a month to sit with and listen to hesitant readers and dog lovers. Children age 5 and over can register for a free 15-minute Timber Time session on the first and third Wednesday of each month, 4-5 p.m.

 Artsy Smartsy will take place on May 18, 2-3 p.m.

Children age 5 and older will learn about the art of Vincent Van Gogh and create their own versions of his famous painting “Sunflowers.”

 Children with a day off from school on May 24, are invited to Movie Time at 2:30 p.m.

Join the “Immortal Guardians” as they team up to protect the innocence of children all around the world.

 Come to the Rockin’ Readers Tween Book Club on May 29, 5-6 p.m., for children ages 9-12.

Call the library to find out the title of the book we will talk about in May.

To register for any of these free children’s programs, visit or call the Children’s Room at 732-842-0690, ext.115.

 The Children’s Room also offers free drop-in Storytimes for young children with a caregiver on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday at 10:30 a.m.

Enjoy some quick stories, musical activities and a craft.

 Spanish Storytimes for young children with a caregiver are offered on the third Tuesday of the month at 11 a.m. Registration is not required.

 The Young Adult Anime Club for teens and preteens in grades 6-12 meets the first Saturday of each month from 3- 4:30 p.m.

For more information on these free young adult programs and to register for programs, contact Stephanie Chadwick at [email protected].

For additional information on programs at the Red Bank Public Library, visit lmxac.org/redbank or call 732-842-0690.

The library will be closed May 25-27, in observance of Memorial Day.

Regular library hours are Monday and Thursday from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. (Children’s Room open Monday from 10 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.); Tuesday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Wednesday from 1 p.m. to 9 p.m.; and Friday and Saturday from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.