Café at Eastern Branch Library closes

SHREWSBURY — The Monmouth County Library Commission has announced the Lion’s Den Café at the Eastern Branch Library in Shrewsbury will be closed until further notice.

According to a press release, despite efforts by the café vendor, the second-floor café failed to attract enough patronage to be profitable. When the Eastern Branch Library was reconstructed several years ago, the second-floor area was remodeled to include a food area. There have been two food vendors in the food service area since that time.

Library commissioners are currently discussing options regarding the future of the café.