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Please note - the Temporary Library will close starting Tuesday, September 3rd due to ongoing demolition. The Elberon Branch will remain open - all holds may be picked up at this location. Library services such as social work, notaries, and tech/career assistance are still available by appointment. Please call Elberon to schedule an appointment. The temporary library will reopen upon completion of the demolition project. We apologize for any inconvenience but look forward to seeing you at our Elberon Branch. Please call 732-870-1776 for more information.

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Did you know?

  • If you are a teacher in the Long Branch School System, you are eligible for a Long Branch Free Public Library card. 
  • We will pull themed collections of books you can borrow for your classroom.
  • You are welcome to book a visit to the library with your class or we’d love to come visit your class!
  • We have after-school programs and tutors for homework help for your students.

Online Resources

Teacher Reference Center

Provides indexing and abstracts for hundreds of periodicals. Topics include: assessment, best practices, literacy standards, and more.

Points of View Reference Center

A full-text database designed to provide students with a series of essays that present multiple sides of a current issue.

NoveList K-8

Your solution for integrating fiction across the curriculum. A great resource for finding what book your student should read next.

Image Collection

Consists of more than 1 million images, including a wide array of photos and maps, with an emphasis on world news and events – including contemporary and historical photos of people, places and the natural world.

World Book – Building Blocks for Education

Choose from 9 different series for related standards, reading resources, activities, and lesson plans.

Illustration of Waves