Tag: Monmouth County Library System
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Tinton Falls library association fundraisers will support library’s reopening
TINTON FALLS – The Tinton Falls Public Library Association will host fundraisers to assist with the eventual reopening of the Tinton Falls Public Library. A children’s fashion show will be held on April 2 at the Mahala F. Atchison Elementary School from 2-5 p.m. Funds raised during the event will be used to help reopen…
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Sculpture honoring possibilities of reading unveiled at library’s Eastern Branch
SHREWSBURY – Terming the sculpture by Franco Minervini “fantastic,” Ted Raffetto told a crowd at the Monmouth County Library’s Eastern Branch that his uncle Charles Raffetto would be thrilled at the visual portrayal of Endless Possibilities through Reading. Charles Raffetto, who died in August 2016 at age 89, bequeathed funds in his will to the…
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Monmouth County News Briefs, Jan. 27
A series of virtual events geared exclusively for teenagers is offered on a regular basis by the Monmouth County Library. In February, a Trivia Night with rounds of questions focusing on books, movies, current events and sports will be offered for pre-teens between the ages of 7 and 12, but will be interesting and could…
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Two local libraries will receive funds under legislation signed by Gov. Murphy
Gov. Phil Murphy has signed A-4942 into law and the legislation authorizes nearly $87.5 million to be distributed to proposed projects for the first round of funding from the Library Construction Bond Act. The funding will provide improvements to New Jersey public libraries, including Americans with Disabilities Act compliance upgrades for disabled residents, plus heating,…
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Manalapan and Eastern Branch libraries reopening on July 15
With branches in the Monmouth County Library System taking slow steps to ensure continued health and safety measures for employees and library users, visitors can expect to see a number of changes and temporary measures to ensure compliance with Gov. Phil Murphy’s executive orders. Plexiglass counter shields, and staff members wearing masks or face shields,…
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Online public library traffic to extensive digital selections, virtual programs soar in part to pandemic
Public libraries across the state may not be physically open, but online offerings continue as traffic to extensive digital selections and virtual programs have soared in part due to the novel coronavirus pandemic. Gov. Phil Murphy implemented a series of social distancing measures to mitigate the further spread of COVID-19 in New Jersey, which included…
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Libraries will host events during December
The SOLE Jazz concert by the Spirit of Life Ensemble will be presented at 2 p.m. Dec. 15 at the Monmouth County Library Headquarters, 125 Symmes Drive, Manalapan. The performance is free and all are invited to attend. No reservations are necessary. A Family Concert presented by the New Jersey State Youth Orchestra will be…
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October celebrated as National Reading Group Month
October is National Reading Group Month and an excellent time to make the public aware of the number and variety of reading groups and where they hold their meetings. As chair of the Monmouth County Library Commission, I would like to invite newcomers to try one of the many book clubs that meet regularly and…
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Programs scheduled at Marlboro, Colts Neck libraries
Guild of Creative Art exhibiting artist David Levy will present a program about Italian artist Giotto at the Marlboro branch of the Monmouth County Library, 1 Library Court, off Wyncrest Road, Marlboro, at 1 p.m. July 18. Giotto, the first Italian artist to become universally known, was a painter and architect during the late Middle…