The Year’s Most Anticipated Releases You’ll Want on Your Radar (and Holds List)
June 30, 2026
Reader's Corner
Looking for your next great read? This list rounds up some of the most anticipated fiction releases coming out for the rest of 2026. This is perfect for planning your future...
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July Reading Challenge: Step Back in Time
June 29, 2026
Reader's Corner
Step back in time with July’s Reading Challenge as we dive into the captivating world of historical fiction! Whether you’re wandering ancient streets, witnessing pivotal moments in history, or uncovering stories...
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Read with Pride: LGBTQ+ Stories to Celebrate
May 31, 2026
Reader's Corner
Happy Pride Month! Celebrate with stories that honor identity, love, resilience, and the many voices within the LGBTQ+ community. This curated list of adult fiction offers something for every reader looking...
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June Reading Challenge: Solve the Case of the Mystery
May 30, 2026
Reader's Corner
This June, our reading challenge is all about Mystery! Dive into thrilling whodunits, suspenseful crime novels, and page-turning detective stories. Read any book in this genre, stop by the library to...
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Notice of Board of Trustees 2026 Meeting Dates Updated
May 13, 2026
Legal Notices
Long Branch Free Public Library Notice of Board of Trustees 2026 Meeting Dates Board meetings are held on the third Monday of the month at 7:30 p.m., unless otherwise noticed. The...
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Celebrating AANHPI Voices and Stories This May
April 30, 2026
Reader's Corner
Celebrate the rich diversity of voices and stories within the AANHPI community through books by Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander authors with us this month. Through an array of...
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May Reading Challenge: A Stroll Through the Regency and Victorian Eras
April 29, 2026
Reader's Corner
Step into the elegance and intrigue of the Regency and Victorian Eras this May with our latest reading challenge! From sparkling ballrooms and sharp social commentary, our book recommendations below has...
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The Elberon Branch Library Has Reopened!
April 27, 2026
Library News
Exciting news, Long Branch! On Monday, April 27th, we proudly reopened the doors of our beloved Elberon Branch Library. Through this renovation, supported by The City of Long Branch, the Elberon...
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Read It Before You See It: Novels Coming to Film
April 1, 2026
Reader's Corner
In honor of this years Awards season recently coming to a close at the Oscars, we invite you to take a look at what is ahead! Check out the books making...
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April Reading Challenge: Explore the World of Science Fiction
March 27, 2026
Reader's Corner
Blast off into a new world this April with our monthly reading challenge! This month we are exploring the futuristic world of Science Fiction, where anything from distant galaxies to advanced...
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