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LITTLE SILVER LIBRARY
Newsletter
August 2023
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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
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There are plenty of warm, summery days ahead, but, there are only two weeks left for our Summer Reading Program!
Stop in and grab one of our many new releases to meet your Summer Reading goals.
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Summer Reading Challenge For All Ages | | |
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Reading Challenge Ends August 15 | |
Keep reading! Our summer reading challenge runs through August 15. You don't have to sign up online. We now have bookmarks that help you keep track of your progress.
Stop by the library to grab some books and earn reading rewards (for readers of all ages)!
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French Lessons with Nathalie Decker | | |
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Mondays, starting August 7
from 4:00-5:00 pm
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Nathalie Decker returns to the library to teach beginning French.
No prior knowledge of the language is necessary. Classes will be held Mondays, starting August 7 through September 18.
No registration is required.
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Watercolor Class with Carol Bruno | | |
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Wednesday,
August 16 from
10:30 AM-12:30 PM
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Join us for Carol's watercolor painting class where we will learn how to paint a starfish. No experience is necessary, but registration is required.
Please call the library at 732-747-9649 to sign up. Space is limited.
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Movie Matinee:
"Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret."
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Thursday, August 17
at 1:00 PM
We will be showing the film based on Judy Blume's beloved middle-grade novel. Published in 1970, the book is an iconic coming-of-age story about 11-year old Margaret who moves to New Jersey just before entering sixth grade. Rated PG-13. Run time is 146 minutes.
Registration not required.
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Historian John Barrows Presents Local History | | |
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Thursday, August 24
at 11:00 AM
John Barrows, editor of Monmouth Timeline Inc, will present the life and times of Anna and Vito Genovese, and their connection to Monmouth County.
Registration not required.
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Mark your Calendar:
Wednesday, Sept 6
at 11:00 AM
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Longtime Little Silver resident John Waters will present his book "Aircraft Electronic Warfare: A Memoir by a Project Engineer," written about his experience working at Fort Monmouth.
Accompanied by his son, Retired U.S. Army colonel Jay Waters, John will discuss his special projects with the Joint Special Operations Command, the Space & Missile Systems Center, NASA, the Navy SEALs, Army Delta Force, and the Army Missile Command.
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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.
Registration is not required for our weekly storytime, but is required for certain special events.
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Children's Special Events | |
Illustrator Visit! Meet Artist Morgan Spicer | | |
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Tuesday,
August 1 from
11:00 - 11:30 am
Meet local artist and children's book illustrator Morgan Spicer!
Registration not required. Ages 3 and older, with parent or caregiver.
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Get Ready to Move With Yoga Storytime | | |
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Tuesday,
August 8 from
10:15- 10:45 am
Join reading specialist and certified yoga teacher Molly Fox, in an interactive mind/body storytime.
Registration is required. Space is limited. Call library at 732-747-9649 to reserve your spot.
Ages 3 and older.
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Tuesday,
August 15 from
10:30 - 11:30 am
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Celebrate summer with a fun Bubble Party!
This is an outdoor event, bring a blanket or towel to sit on.
Ages 2 and up, with parent or caregiver. Registration not required.
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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!
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"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. | |
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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.
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Non-Fiction/History Book Club | | |
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Monday,
September 11
at 6:30 pm
The Non-Fiction/History Book Club's next book selection is "Leonardo Da Vinci," by Walter Isaacson.
The group's next meeting will be September 11 at 6:30 pm.
You may contact the library at 732-747-9649 to borrow a copy of the book.
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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.
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We recommend checking the museum website before you go to see if timed-entry reservations are required. | |
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