Tag: Long Branch Free Public Library
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Grants will help library patrons gain job search, literacy skills
The Long Branch Free Public Library at 328 Broadway is the recipient of two grants that will enable the library to help community members improve their job search and literacy skills. Gov. Chris Christie’s administration recently announced the investment of nearly $1.4 million to provide uniform career guidance and job search assistance services at libraries throughout the…
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Long Branch library director named Librarian of the Year
The director of the Long Branch Free Public Library, Tonya Garcia, was honored as the 2016 Librarian of the Year at the New Jersey Library Association’s annual conference held May 17 in Atlantic City. The award recognizes exemplary recent achievement by a working New Jersey librarian making a significant contribution to the profession. The Librarian…
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TimeBanking workshops slated at library
The Long Branch Free Public Library will host free workshops on TimeBanking from 4-6 p.m. May 18 and June 15 at 328 Broadway. TimeBanking is a way of giving and receiving to build supportive networks and strong communities by assisting others. One hour helping another earns one TimeBank Hour (also called a time credit, service…
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Library still offering free tax assistance
The April tax-filing deadline may have passed, but income tax conundrums can continue to be an issue throughout the year. Free tax assistance is still available at the Long Branch Free Public Library on Friday afternoons at 328 Broadway. Tax volunteer Al Pescoe will be available to provide guidance and answer questions about tax returns.…
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Author revisits “The Story of Shrewsbury”
By Kayla J. Marsh Staff Writer In 1964, author Richard Kraybill published a book entitled, “The Story of Shrewsbury,” focused on the early beginnings of the second oldest town in Monmouth County and its importance as an early colonial settlement. Long out of print and much out of date, local author and historian Rick Geffken…
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Long Branch library celebrating 100 years
By KAYLA J. MARSH Staff Writer LONG BRANCH — Throughout the last several years, public libraries have slowly grown from a place simply used to check out books, to a community center that is lively and full of activities aimed at meeting the different needs of patrons. For the Long Branch Free Public Library, the…
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Library to host author talk on Shrewsbury’s history
The Long Branch Historic Association and the Long Branch Free Public Library are sponsoring a lecture by author and historian Richard Geffken at 7 p.m March 30 at the library’s Community Room at 328 Broadway. Geffken will discuss his book, co-written with Don Burden, “The Story of Shrewsbury Revisited, 1665-2015.” He will discuss Shrewsbury’s Colonial…
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Library offering new services for patrons with visual impairment
The Long Branch Free Public Library will host the special program, “Introducing Services for Blind and Visually Impaired Persons,” from 2-4 p.m. March 19 in the Community Room at 328 Broadway. All are welcome to attend this free program. The guest speaker will be Head of Readers Services Liz Burns of Trenton’s Talking Book and…
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Blood pressure screening available at library
The Long Branch Public Library will host a Free Blood Pressure Screening from 3-4 p.m. April 4 at 328 Broadway. The service is provided by the City of Long Branch Health Department and the VNA of Central New Jersey. A nurse will check your blood pressure and can answer general health questions in a quiet,…