Long Branch Free Public Library

05/30/2026

Solve the case this June with a Mystery! 🔍🔍🔍
Read a mystery novel, come get your bookmark for participating, and input your name for a chance to receive a $50 gift to The Robinson Ale House ! Thank you to Robinson's Ale House for their generous donation.

05/28/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us for HiStoryTime: Lego Builds of Historic Long Branch Buildings! ✨✨

It was amazing celebrating our town's history, as well as our nation's 250th, by bringing iconic buildings to life one brick at a time. We loved seeing your creations!

05/27/2026

Uncover the story behind the stars and stripes! ⭐⭐

Join us Wednesday, June 10th at 6:30pm for a journey through the history of the American flag and the story behind our national anthem.

Learn More: https://bit.ly/4vc4aqy

05/26/2026

Celebrate what makes you, you! 🌈 Tune in for a virtual conversation with Zaila Avant-Garde as she talks about Weird and Wonderful You and how curiosity, confidence, and creativity can change the world. ONLINE Tuesday, June 16th at 7 PM ET via digital live-stream in partnership with Long Branch Free Public Library!

Register and ask questions of the author here: https://libraryc.org/longbranchlib/163267/register

05/26/2026

Here's what's happening at the City in the coming weeks!
The City of Long Branch, NJ

05/26/2026

For AAPI Heritage Month, please join us tomorrow to learn the history and cultural significance of the hula...and learn a few steps too! 🌸🌸
Learn more here: https://bit.ly/4dooNZm

05/25/2026

Hold onto your heart-patterned boxers! Matt Dinniman, New York Times bestselling author of the wildly popular (and just plain wild) Dungeon Crawler Carl series, joins us to chat about his latest book, A Parade of Horribles, on Thursday, June 11th at 7 PM ET via digital live-stream in partnership with Long Branch Free Public Library.

Register and ask questions of the author here: https://libraryc.org/longbranchlib/162031/register

05/23/2026

The library will be closed on Monday, May 25th for Memorial Day.

05/20/2026

TONIGHT! Wednesday, May 20th at 7pm

Join us in conversation with Elizabeth Lim to discuss A Forgery of Fate, a breathtaking romantic fantasy inspired by Beauty and the Beast about a girl who paints the future, a cursed dragon lord, and a plot to bring down the gods. ONLINE Wednesday, May 20th at 7 PM ET via digital live-stream in partnership with Long Branch Free Public Library!

Register and ask questions of the author here: https://libraryc.org/longbranchlib/158127

Inspired by the classic, romantic tale of Beauty and the Beast, bestselling author Elizabeth Lim features a cursed dragon lord and a plot to bring down the gods in her latest spellbinding work, A Forgery of Fate.