LITTLE SILVER LIBRARY
Newsletter
September 2021
Hello September!

September is the best time to be at the shore, so grab some books to get in your beach reading before the cold weather comes!


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Library Hours

HOURS open to PUBLIC:  
Monday: 10:00 am-8:00 pm 
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday:  10:00am - 5:30 pm
Saturday:  10:00 am - 1:00 pm
 
Masks are required for everyone, regardless of vaccination status.
Back to School Protocols
The library staff is looking forward to another school year! We encourage students to use the library as a resource, but will not be able to serve as a place for congregating. Please be aware of the following guidelines which are in place for the health and safety of everyone.

  1. Masks are required for everyone, regardless of vaccination status.
  2. While public computers and tables will be limited, all Chromebooks will be available.
  3. Children under 10 must be accompanied by an adult.
  4. Do not enter the library if feeling sick.

Social distancing must be observed and, therefore, the library reserves the right to limit the number of people.
Visit StoryWalk®!
At Markham Playground

Featuring "Beach Toys vs. School Supplies"
by Little Silver author Mike Ciccotello!
Little Silver Library has collaborated with Little Silver Recreation to bring StoryWalk® to our community! StoryWalk® is a way for children to enjoy reading and the outdoors at the same time. 

Laminated pages from our first book, “Beach Toys vs. School Supplies” by Little Silver author and illustrator, Mike Ciccotello, are mounted onto signs around Markham Place playground. The signs are numbered and will direct you to the next pages in the book. The StoryWalk® book will change several times throughout the year.


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.  
Children's Special Virtual Event

Let's Draw Superheroes!
Grades 3 and up
Monday, September 13 from 6:30-7:30 pm
 
Enjoy an interactive LIVE Zoom cartooning workshop with award winning cartoonist Rick Stromoski! Express your creativity and learn how to draw your own super hero characters!

Advance registration required by registering here. The Zoom link will be emailed to registered participants the day before the program.
Storytime with Ms. Danya
Tuesday Outdoor Storytime
Outdoor Storytime will be held behind the Recreation building every Tuesday, weather permitting! Please call the library at 732-747-9649 during regular business hours to register. We will contact you to cancel in case of inclement weather; please notify us if you need to cancel.

Please bring a beach towel to sit on. Masks are optional.
 
Toddler Storytime – Ages 2-3 years with parent/caregiver  11:00-11:20  
Family Storytime- Ages 3-6 years with parent/caregiver 11:45- 12:05

Take 'N Make crafts will be provided for patrons to take at end of program.
Online Storytime
As always, we have lots of fun storytime activities for the kids from the Monmouth County Library. You can find them here!
New Releases!
As always, we have a plethora of newly released books to borrow and enjoy! Here are some of the latest additions to our collection.
Great Reads!
Looking for a good book to read? Here are some of our most popular books (in no particular order) that have been recommended by both staff and patrons!
Non-Fiction/History Book Club
Monday, September 27th at 6:30 pm

The Non-Fiction/History Book Club will meet on the WiFi patio at the library on Monday, September 27th at 6:30 pm. The group will be discussing "The British Are Coming" by Rick Atkinson. You may contact the library at 732-747-9649 to borrow a copy of the book!
Harry Potter Book Club
Grades 2 and up
Wednesdays, September 15 & 29 at 3:30 pm

Hop onto Zoom with us as we read (or reread) "Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets" by J.K. Rowling and discuss what you might have missed the first time, or while watching the movies!

Please read chapters 1 - 4 for our September 15 meeting and chapters 5 - 9 for September 29. Advance registration required for each date; the Zoom link will be emailed to registered participants the day before the meeting.

Register below, by phone, or in-person, OR go to the slideshow on the Monmouth County Library’s Kids page here. Register here for September 15. Register here for September 29. 
Museum Passes
Contact the library at 732-747-9649 to take advantage of our memberships!

Please note that New York museums are requiring proof of vaccination in order to attend.

Here are the museums and their websites:

American Museum of Natural History: https://www.amnh.org

Cooper Hewitt Smithsonian Design Museum: https://www.cooperhewitt.org/

The Frick Collection: Currently in a temporary location https://www.frick.org/



Museum of the American Revolution: https://www.amrevmuseum.org

New-York Historical Society: https://www.nyhistory.org
Take 'N Make Crafts!

We've created "Take 'N Make Craft" kits for our littlest patrons to enjoy! They will be available in the Children's section of the library and at Outdoor Storytime on Tuesdays! Available while supplies last!
Free WiFi!
Our WiFi patio is always available for your use!
Follow us on Instagram and/or Facebook to get regular updates on our status, as well as online programs!
Thank you and be well!
Little Silver Library https://www.littlesilverlibrary.org 732-747-9649