Category: Our New Chapter

The Long Branch Free Public Library is on schedule to complete its transformative reconstruction project by late Autumn, marking a new era of innovation while honoring our historic Carnegie roots. With the $6.2 million renovation funded by a matching grant from the NJ Library...

We’re thrilled to provide you with an update on the ongoing renovations at the Main Library. In these renderings, you’ll notice the refreshed color scheme inspired by our coastal surroundings, featuring aquatic murals and soothing green and blue tones. The space will cater to...

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 ceiling tiles removed and discovered hidden remnants of the original library, built over...

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 page) ✅ Technology and Career assistance by appointment ✅ Toddler story times ✅...

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 must return items after hours, for now, you can do so in the...

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 each step of the moving process so that our temporary space on 131...

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 Main Library will be closed beginning May 1st. Our staff will then transition...

Dear Community Members, It’s been a few years since the Long Branch community voted by a significant majority to approve the New Jersey Library Construction Bond Act. This historic action allowed libraries (including our own) to seek matching grants to renovate aging buildings or...

Dear library patrons, ​ The Long Branch Free Public Library is proud to announce that we have been awarded a grant from the NJ Library Construction Bond Act for $3.1 million. We thank both the New Jersey State Library and The City of Long...