Tag: Long Branch Free Public Library
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‘Hissing Cousins’ to be discussed March 9
The Long Branch Free Public Library’s Non-Fiction Book Club will meet 1:30 p.m. on March 9 in the library’s Community Room at 328 Broadway to discuss “Hissing Cousins: The Untold Story of Eleanor Roosevelt and Alice Roosevelt Longworth” by Marc Peyser and Timothy Dwyer. When Theodore Roosevelt became president in 1901, his beautiful and flamboyant…
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Learn about mobile devices, borrowing library materials
The Long Branch Free Public Library will hold a free program from 3:30-4:30 p.m. on Feb. 28 to help those who want to learn how to use their mobile devices and borrow eBooks and audiobooks at the Main Library, 328 Broadway. Bring devices to the library’s Technology Center and learn how to download free eBooks…
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Free blood pressure screening available at library
The Long Branch Free Public Library will hold a free blood pressure screening from 3-4 p.m. March 6 at the Main Library at 328 Broadway. This complimentary public service, which is available the first Monday of each month, is provided by the City of Long Branch Health Department and VNA of Central NJ. A nurse…
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Panel to discuss impact of ‘SHINE’ photography exhibit
The Long Branch Free Public Library will hold a public forum on the lasting impact of the photography exhibit, “SHINE: 100 Women of Long Branch,” at 1 p.m., Jan. 29, at the Main Library’s Community Meeting Room at 328 Broadway. Join award-winning photographer Andrea Phox for a lively conversation with a diverse group of panelists who…
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Library’s Tablet Tuesday set for Jan. 31
The Long Branch Free Public Library encourages patrons to bring their tablets, smartphones and computers to the Technology Center at the Main Library from 3:30-4:30 p.m. on Jan. 31 at 328 Broadway, Long Branch, to learn how to download free eBooks and audiobooks into the devices. Devices should be charged and ready to use, but please bring…
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Library has delivery service for homebound patrons
The Long Branch Free Public Library at 328 Broadway is offering to deliver library materials to the doors of homebound Long Branch residents. Library staff will deliver books, magazines, music and movies to those who are homebound due to illness, disability or age and unable to physically visit the library. Patrons can request titles or…
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Local author to discuss ‘Gas Money’ at Long Branch library
LONG BRANCH — Celebrate Book Blitz Month in January with an author talk and book signing by Troy Lewis at 2:30 p.m. Jan. 21 at the Long Branch Public Library, 328 Broadway. Local author Troy Lewis will discuss his memoir, “Gas Money,” a heartwarming, honest narrative that shows how the everyday people we come in…
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Special programs, reading prizes available at Long Branch library
LONG BRANCH — The Long Branch Free Public Library’s adult summer reading program is in full swing this month at the Main and Elberon Branch libraries through Aug. 31. Join book discussions and programs and earn prizes as well. Adult readers are invited to read six books this summer, complete a reading log and submit…
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Library to celebrate its centennial with a birthday bash
The Long Branch Free Public Library will host a birthday party celebrating its centennial at the Main Library at 4 p.m. Aug. 23 and at the Elberon Branch at 4:45 p.m. Aug. 24. Visit the libraries for an afternoon of old-fashioned birthday party games, including “pin the tail on the donkey,” sack races and parachute…