Hello August!

Summer reading is almost over - only two weeks left! Stop in to get stocked up on books so you can finish strong.  

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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

Summer Reading is Ending on August 15! 

Kids and teens - don't forget to log in your reading on Beanstack so you can receive your rewards! Adults can fill out a bookmark to receive their reward. Visit our website at www.littlesilverlibrary.org for more information!

Adult Special Events

Shell Decoupage Adult Craft

Monday, August 8th at 6 pm

Create your own shell trinket dish using decoupage, decorative napkins and gold leaf paint. No experience is necessary and all supplies are provided. Registration is required as space is limited. Please call the library at 732-747-9649 to sign up.

"Sugarloaf, 1996" presented by Ava Tuohy

Thursday, August 11th at 6:30 pm

Red Bank Regional graduate, Ava Tuohy, will be presenting her recently published book, "Sugarloaf, 1996". She will discuss her writing process and the steps towards publication. Aspiring young writers are welcome to join! Copies of the book will be available for purchase. 

Downton Abbey: A New Era

Wednesday, August 17th at 1:00 pm

Join us as we screen the new Downton Abbey movie!  The Crawley family goes on a grand journey to the South of France to uncover the mystery of the Dowager Countess's newly inherited villa. 

Sea Glass Art for Adults

Thursday, August 25th at 1 pm

Create your own sea glass art! No experience is necessary and all supplies are provided. Registration is required as space is limited. Please call the library at 732-747-9649 to sign up.

Children's Programming

Tuesday is Children's Day at the Library!

Registration Required for All Events

Call us at 732-747-9649 to reserve your spot! Storytime reservations can be made the Thursday before and Special Events reservations can be made a week in advance. 

In case of inclement weather, outdoor events will be held inside.

August 2

• Outdoor Baby/Toddler Tales (ages 1.5 - 3) - 9:30 am OR 10:30 am 
• Indoor Family Storytime and Craft (all ages) -  11:30 Shell Decorating

August 9

• Outdoor Baby/Toddler Tales (ages 1.5 - 3) - 9:30 am OR 10:30 am 
• Indoor Family Storytime and Craft (all ages) -  11:30 Ocean Craft

August 16

• Outdoor Baby/Toddler Tales (ages 1.5 - 3) – 9:30 am OR 10:30 am
• Indoor Special Event with Snapology (Ages 2+) - 11:30-12:15 pm Join Snapology for a STEM based creative play program! Ages 2 and up ( with parent/caregiver). Please pre-register in person or by phone beginning August 9.

August 23

• Special Event: Magic Show Dive Into Books: Summer Reading Completion Event! (all ages) Great for the whole family! 10:00-10:45 am Join magician Brian Richards for an exciting magic show filled with comedy, storytelling, puppets, and more!  Please pre-register in person or by phone beginning August 16. This event may be held outdoors, weather permitting.
• Indoor Family Storytime and Craft (all ages) -  11:30 Pineapple Craft

August 30

• Outdoor Baby/Toddler Tales (ages 1.5 - 3) - 9:30 am OR 10:30 am 
• Indoor Family Storytime and Craft (all ages) -  11:30 Sun Craft

Children's Virtual Event 

brought to you by Monmouth County Library

StoryWalk® Book!

at Sickles Playground

Check out our latest StoryWalk® book, "Hooray for Birds" by Lucy Cousins, at Sickles Park playground! Little Silver Library has collaborated with Little Silver Recreation to bring another book to our community! StoryWalk® is a way for children to enjoy reading and the outdoors at the same time. 

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.  

New Fiction

New Fiction

New Fiction and Non-Fiction

New Fiction

New Juvenile

Looking for a good book to read? Here are our latest books (in no particular order) that are sure to be favorites of our staff and patrons this month!

• "The 6:20 Man" by David Baldacci
• "Fellowship Point" by Alice Elliott Dark
• "Things We Do in the Dark" by Jennifer Hillier
• "The Retreat" by Sarah Pearse
• "Rising Tiger" by Brad Thor
• "It Girl" by Ruth Ware
• "Sugar and Salt" by Susan Wiggs
• "Holy Chow" by David Rosenfelt
• "The Measure" by Nikki Erlick
• "Horse" by Geraldine Brooks

The Non-Fiction/History Book Club will meet at the library on Monday, August 22nd at 6:30 pm. They will discuss "The Fifth Risk" by Michael Lewis. You may contact the library at 732-747-9649 to borrow a copy of the book!

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