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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

5.10.2023 – Thank you for being so patient during this transition

May 10, 2023
Our New Chapter
Thank you to all of our library patrons for being so patient during this transition. Service to our patrons and community is our priority. Therefore, we are taking great care during... Keep Reading

Start Reading with Libby! Borrow ebooks, audiobooks, magazines, and more!

May 8, 2023
Reader's Corner
Get access to thousands of free ebooks, audiobooks, magazines with your Long Branch Free Public Library card. Patrons of all ages can enjoy the library’s digital collection available on Libby and... Keep Reading

4.24.2023 – Our library is temporarily relocating

April 24, 2023
Our New Chapter
The Long Branch Free Public Library is temporarily relocating and the next step of our New Chapter is underway! Library staff are packing up and moving to a temporary location. The... Keep Reading

Celebrate Women’s History Month with these Non-Fiction Picks!

March 28, 2023
Reader's Corner
Celebrate Women’s History Month by reading books about compelling women that have blazed trails and challenged the status quo. The list below includes both non-fiction, memoirs, and biographies. We hope that... Keep Reading

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