July 2023 Newsletter

LITTLE SILVER LIBRARY

Newsletter

July 2023

Operating Hours

Monday: 10:00 am - 8:00 pm

Tuesday: 9:00 am - 5:30 pm

Wednesday: 10:00am - 5:30 pm

Thursday: 10:00 am - 8:00 pm

Friday: 10:00 am - 5:30 pm

Saturday: 10:00 am - 1:00 pm

July Library News

Hello, July!

Summer is in full swing, and we hope you've joined our summer reading challenge. The challenge runs through August 15, so it's not too late to participate.

We get new books every week, and we're happy to help you find your next favorite beach read!

Holiday Closings

The library will be closed Monday, July 3 and Tuesday, July 4.

Happy Fourth of July. We hope you enjoy the long holiday weekend!

Summer Reading Challenge for Readers of All Ages

Get the free Beanstack Tracker app OR go to www.monmouthcountylib.beanstack.org to register or sign into an existing account, and start reading/listening to earn rewards!

Preschoolers: Join the 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten Challenge and log books simultaneously to reach both goals.

Adults, please stop by the library to pick up your bookmark. Read five books and receive a book light.

Adult Special Events

Mosquito and Tick Presentation

Wednesday, July 19

at 11:00 am

Biologist Marissa Mascaro, Monmouth County Mosquito Control, will educate us about control and elimination of mosquitoes and ticks around the home. Learn about diseases mosquitoes and ticks can cause.

No registration is required.

Movie Matinee: "Champions"

Thursday, July 20

at 1:00 PM

We hope you'll join us to watch "Champions" in the library!

It's a feel-good film starring Woody Harrelson as the coach of a Special Olympics basketball team. It's a heartwarming story with outstanding performances by the entire cast. Rated PG-13. Run time is 123 minutes.

Registration not required.

Children's Programming

Tuesday Storytime

Join us every Tuesday for Storytime!

Our Baby and Toddler Storytime sessions are outside all summer.

Bring a blanket or towel to sit on. Storytime will move indoors for inclement weather.

Please note that times have changed. All sessions are in the morning during the summer.

Registration is not required for our weekly storytime, but it is required for certain special events.

Children's Special Events

Shark Week Storytime...and More!

Tuesday,

July 11 from

10:15 - 10:45 am

Don't miss this storytime, we'll have shark themed stories, AND you get to see real shark teeth!

Bring a blanket or towel to sit on, we'll be outside.

Registration not required. Ages 3 and older, with parent or caregiver.

Snapology Indoor STEM Playtime

Tuesday,

July 11 from

11:00- 11:45 am

Join us inside for fun with Snapology!

Registration is required. Space is limited. Call library at 732-747-9649 to reserve your spot.

Ages 2 and older, with parent or caregiver.

Stage a Story Presents "Swimmy" by Leo Lionni

Tuesday,

July 18 from

10:30 - 11:15 am

Kids can be part of the storytime experience! Read, imagine, and perform Leo Lionni's beloved book "Swimmy"!

This is an outdoor event, bring a blanket or towel to sit on.

Ages 3 and up, with parent or caregiver. Registration not required.

Take 'N Make Crafts!

Available in the Children's Room

Join

We've created "Take 'N Make Craft" kits for our littlest patrons to enjoy!

Available while supplies last!

Storywalk®

"The Hidden Rainbow" is at Sickles Playground

The StoryWalk® Project was created by Anne Ferguson of Montpelier, VT and developed in collaboration with the Kellogg-Hubbard Library. Storywalk® is a registered service mark owned by Ms. Ferguson.

Our latest StoryWalk® book, "The Hidden Rainbow" by Christie Matheson is on display at Sickles Park playground!

This beautiful book teaches colors and counting, and describes how bees help flowers grow.

Little Silver Library has collaborated with Little Silver Recreation to bring another StoryWalk® book to our community.

Non-Fiction/History Book Club

Coming Next Month:

Monday, July 10 at 6:30 pm

The Non-Fiction/History Book Club's next book selection is "The Code Breaker," by Walter Isaacson.

The group's next meeting will be July 10 at 6:30 pm.

You may contact the library at 732-747-9649 to borrow a copy of the book.

For more information on the museum passes that are available, click here.

Just a reminder, museum passes are available on a first come, first served basis. We cannot place a hold on the passes.

We recommend checking the museum website before you go to see if timed-entry reservations are required.

Little Silver Library https://www.littlesilverlibrary.org 732-747-9649