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Curl Up with these Cozy Mysteries

September 30, 2023
Reader's Corner
Curl up with a cozy mystery on a chilly fall day! These charming murder mysteries often feature an amateur sleuth, small town drama, and a fun cast of characters. These whodunits... Keep Reading

Hispanic Heritage Month Reads

September 13, 2023
Reader's Corner
From September 15 to October 15 we celebrate National Hispanic American Heritage Month! During this month, we recognize and honor the many contributions, diverse cultures, and extensive histories of the American... Keep Reading

Celebrate Library Card Sign – Up Month! Dive into a new hobby with your library card!

August 31, 2023
Library News
Since 1987, Library Card Sign-up Month has been held each September to mark the beginning of the school year. During the month, the American Library Association and libraries unite in a... Keep Reading

Staff Beach Reads Recommendations

August 23, 2023
Reader's Corner
It’s officially the best time of year: beach reading season. What’s better than getting lost in a good story while hearing the sound of the waves in the background?! The Long... Keep Reading

Kick Off Your Summer Reading by Downloading the READsquared app!

July 28, 2023
Reader's Corner
Summer Reading has begun! From July 1st until August 31st, patrons of all ages can participate by downloading the READsquared app and record the books that they have completed. This year... Keep Reading

Get started with Hoopla! Movies, book, music, and more!

June 27, 2023
Reader's Corner
Patrons of the Long Branch Public Library receive complimentary access to Hoopla! A digital streaming platform that offers free books, music, movies, comics, and television for patrons of all ages to... Keep Reading

11.27.2023 – Renovation Updates: Restoring Our Carnegie Roots

June 26, 2023
Our New Chapter
After the library faced significant flooding, the urgency to waterproof and upgrade crucial systems became apparent. However, the idea to renovate the Carnegie wing emerged shortly after director Tonya Garcia had... Keep Reading

6.14.2023 – We’re all moved in!

June 14, 2023
Our New Chapter
Make sure to visit our Temporary Library on 131 Bath Ave to access most of our services, including: ✅ Public Computers ✅ Scanning, printing ($0.10 per page), and faxing ($1 per... Keep Reading

5.22.2023 – Our temporary library is now open!

May 22, 2023
Our New Chapter
Our temporary library on 131 Bath Ave is now open to the public! ✅ Hours are: Mon-Thu 10am – 8pm, Fri & Sat 10am – 5pm ✅ Please note if you... Keep Reading

Want to watch free movies? Try out Kanopy!

May 19, 2023
Reader's Corner
Long Branch Free Public Library cardholders get access to over 30,000 free movies through Kanopy, a digital streaming service. Patrons of all ages can enjoy watching films, the learning languages collection... Keep Reading

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