Red Bank Public Library

HISTORIC NOTECARDS ARE HERE!!

2011-12-21T10:52:00.000-08:00

RED BANK HISTORIC NOTECARDS ON DISPLAY

AT RED BANK BOROUGH HALL

To buy a set of these beautiful cards,
come visit the Red Bank Public Library

84 West Front Street, Red Bank, NJ 07701 732 842 0690

JANUARY PROGRAMS - INCLUDING YOGA!

2011-12-16T10:54:00.000-08:00

START THE YEAR OFF ON THE RIGHT FOOT

(OR THE LEFT FOOT)

DON'T MISS ANY OF THE GREAT PROGRAMS

IN JANUARY 2012

AT THE

RED BANK PUBLIC LIBRARY

PROGRAM LISTING FROM THE ATLANTIC HIGHLANDS HERALD

RIVER CLIPPERS AT THE RED BANK LIBRARY

2011-12-14T14:58:00.000-08:00

Holidays can put a strain on the budget - learn how to use coupons to stretch every dollar.

Join Library business manager Candyce Till at 2 p.m. on Saturday December 17th and find out about how to make the most of those coupons, discounts, and money saving offers!!!!

Learn how a serious coupon clipper finds resources on the internet and other tips that you can share with your friends. This is a monthly program - so each month is something new!!!!

BOOKER PRIZE LONG LIST JUST PUBLISHED

2011-07-27T17:22:00.000-07:00

MAN BOOKER PRIZE - LONG LIST

Any of these authors one of your favorites? Or not?

NATIONAL LIBRARY WEEK @ RBPL

2011-04-08T12:05:00.000-07:00

APRIL 11th - 16th
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Come to the Red Bank Public Library and help us celebrate!

We will have an array of activities and raffles throughout the week,
starting with bagels from Manhattan Bagel.

The Friends of the Library are raffling a NOOK
-the Barnes and Nobles eReader-
for $5 per raffle ticket
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In addition, the library is giving each patron a raffle ticket
towards a drawing of great gifts
contributed by our local merchants.

Gifts include theater tickets, gift certificates to local restaurants,
gift certificate to a local hair salon, and more.

Don't miss special chocolate treats during the week
and

Last but not least....
a musical program starring Jim Crawford,
starting at 2pm on Saturday, April 16th.
Food provided by Readies Restaurant

visit us at www.lmxac.org/redbank
or follow us on Twitter: redbankpl

"A MUSICAL OASIS"

2011-02-09T17:17:00.000-08:00

We like the description. Who would think that once a month the library transforms into a musical oasis? It is an oasis of different sorts throughout the month - but on Acoustic Saturdays, the beautiful New Jersey Room at RBPL transforms into a cozy intimate setting for local musicians.

Checkout the article from RedBankPatch

2011-02-04T12:36:00.000-08:00

SATURDAY, February 12: STORYTELLERS IN CLOTH at Red Bank Library.

Three borough-based outposts of culture get together on February 12, when the Red Bank Public Library plays host to an event that’s being presented by Frank Talk founder (and author and educator and local broadcaster) Gilda Rogers, abetted by the folks at Two River Theater Company. Featured as part of the observance of Black History Month, “Storytellers in Cloth” is a display that examines the centuries-old African American quilting tradition in America — from the days when slaves preserved and passed along their cultural heritage by crafting quilts from discarded clothing and feed sacks, to the people who keep the folk art tradition alive in the 21st century. In a free event scheduled from 2:30 to 5:30p, Rogers will be introducing a presentation by Storytellers in Cloth founders Gloria Douglas and Michelle Lewis — and, as an extra added attraction, a troupe of TRTC players will perform a play reading that pays tribute to the quilting tradition.

Excerpt from RedBankGreen

BEANNACHT AT RED BANK PUBLIC LIBRARY

2011-01-28T13:06:00.000-08:00

DON'T MISS ACOUSTIC SATURDAYS
AT THE RED BANK PUBLIC LIBRARY.
BEANNACHT IS HERE
SATURDAY JANUARY 29th, 2011.

Beannacht is the musical duo of guitarist/singer/songwriter Thomas Johnston and his niece, lead vocalist and lyricist Deirdre Forrest. They play a mix of Irish/Celtic, classic rock, folk, and blues, including original songs. Both musicians are heavily influenced by nearly all genres of music and especially enjoy being able to share their Irish culture through their music. Beannacht is a famous poem by Celtic writer and spiritualist John O'Donohughe and the word beannacht translates to "blessing" in the Irish form of the Gaelic language.

ICE BOATING ON THE RIVER BEHIND THE RBPL

2011-01-26T10:30:00.000-08:00

RED BANK NJ ICE BOATERS 1856 - 2011

Article from the Atlantic Highlands Herald

RIVER OF ICE BEHIND THE RED BANK PL

2011-01-26T10:17:00.000-08:00

BRIDGE OF BOOKS

2011-01-22T13:24:00.000-08:00

BRIDGE OF BOOKS

will be holding its annual movie fundraiser event on

February 26th

at Clearview Cinema in Red Bank.

It's a great reason to get the kids out

of the house on a winter morning.

Bridge of Books's mission is to provide an ongoing

source of gently used books to underprivileged and

at-risk children in NJ in order to support

literacy efforts and to encourage a love of reading.

Yeah!

This year's event will feature "Toy Story 3"

Tickets cost $12.50 each or 5 for $50.
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Buy tickets at River Road Books in Fair Haven

or by mailing a check to:

The Bridge of Books Foundation, Inc.

PO Box 39

Rumson, NJ 07760

WELCOME VIRGINIA PAPANDREA!!

2011-01-15T10:29:00.000-08:00

The Red Bank Public Eisner Memorial Library would like to introduce the new Interim Library Director, Virginia A. Papandrea. Ms Papandrea is replacing Deborah Griffin-Sadel, Director for 12 years who is leaving to pursue a new opportunity. Ms Papandrea will start January 18th and be acting director during the time that a search committee, consisting of members of the Library Board of Trustees, community and staff, need to hire a permanent director.

The Board wants to assure the patrons of the Library that services and hours of operation will not be affected by this change in personnel and that they look forward to continuing and improving the vital role of the Library in Red Bank.

Please come in and meet the new interim library director!

NY TIMES READERLY RESOLUTIONS FOR 2011

2011-01-05T17:16:00.000-08:00

WHAT ARE YOURS????

NYTIMES

(I love Cathleen Schine's 7 step plan)

Watch Asbury Park Press Online for RBPL News

2011-01-05T15:19:00.000-08:00

Just a sample of two great ongoing programs at the Red Bank Public Library (click on link):

Investment Themes for 2011

Artists' Workshop

ESL CLASSES AT THE RED BANK PUBLIC LIBRARY

2011-01-05T14:51:00.000-08:00

Our ESL classes (English as a second language) are very popular. Check out the link to a great article in The Hub about how the library partners with the community.

The Hub

FOUND THE LIBRARY IN THE "PATCH"

2010-12-30T10:26:00.000-08:00

RED BANK PUBLIC LIBRARY upcoming events as reported in the new "Patch".

PATCH OF NEWS

2010-12-30T10:18:00.000-08:00

New place in town to get your local news. The Red Bank-Shrewsbury Patch is a new online news gathering organization.

You will find information about upcoming programs at the library - so keep your eyes on the Patch!

WE ARE OPEN!!!

2010-12-30T07:19:00.000-08:00

The snow drifts are piled high, the parking lot a little askew, the newspapers still being sorted.

But the cheerful staff of the Red Bank Public Library are here to say "hello" and help you with your requests. So come on over.

And Happy Holidays!

Best of 2010 from Harper Collins Canada

2010-12-16T06:28:00.000-08:00

Another list! Do you have a list? Let us know!

December 2010

2010 has been an incredible year for literature and for HarperCollins Canada. We are proud of every single one of our books, but a few keep popping up on all the year-end lists.
Room by Emma Donoghue, winner of Rogers Writers’ Trust Award for Fiction and shortlisted for the prestigious 2010 man Booker Prize, Freedom by Jonathan Franzen, an Oprah’s Book Club pick and Secret Daughter by Shilpi Somaya Gowda, the break-out hit and #1 bestseller. These three have been making more ‘best of’ lists than we can keep up with.Need more? How about Dianne Warren’s Cool Water, winner of the Governor General’s Award for Fiction, David Bergen’s The Matter with Morris, shortlisted for the Giller, and Paul Harding’s Tinkers, winner of the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction? If you haven't read any of these yet, you're one of the few. (But luckily there are a few days left in the year).
One more accomplishment we have to recognize, Lawrence Hill’s The Book of Negroes passed a huge milestone: selling over 500,000 copies in Canada!
Thanks to all of our Savvy Readers and we hope you continue to enjoy all that we have to offer in 2011.

MAJOR ROAD CLOSURE IN RED BANK NOV 11-19

2010-11-08T15:47:00.000-08:00

NJ TRANSIT ADVISES RED BANK MOTORISTS OF UPCOMING DETOUR

West Bergen Place railroad crossing closed for repairs November 11-19

Beginning on or about Thurs., Nov. 11 and continuing through Fri., Nov. 19, 2010, NJ TRANSIT will make improvements to the W. Bergen Pl. railroad crossing in Red Bank.

To accommodate this work, West Bergen Place will be closed to motor vehicles between
Maple and Shrewsbury avenues during this time. (Local traffic only; no motor vehicles
may cross tracks.) All motorists will be detoured around the crossing.

CHARLOTTE'S WEB AT THE TWO RIVER THEATRE COMPANY

2010-10-26T18:11:00.000-07:00

AND EVERYWHERE ELSE IN TOWN!

enjoy the spread of good cheer and pay it forward!

check out Charlotte's "power of one" in the Atlanticville

CELERATE AND PRESERVE BLACK HISTORY IN RED BANK

2010-10-02T10:02:00.000-07:00

SUNDAY OCTOBER 3RD

163 SHREWSBURY AVE, 12-5 PM

THE 154TH BIRTHDAY OF JOURNALIST T. THOMAS FORTUNE

PARTY AT FRANK TALK ART BISTRO AND BOOKS
("where art, culture and good conversation are always on the menu")

RED BANK ROAD CLOSURE - SUNDAY

2010-10-02T07:30:00.000-07:00

BE AWARE THAT THE TRIATHALON COMES THROUGH TOMORROW!!

http://www.raceforum.com/redbank/

CHECK THE MAPS - WEST FRONT STREET UP TO MARINE PARK AFFECTED

SIGN UP HERE FOR THE TOWNWIDE YARDSALE

2010-09-20T08:18:00.000-07:00

WANT TO PUT YOUR HOUSE ON THE MAP?????

THEN REGISTER FOR THE TOWNWIDE YARD SALE

AT THE RED BANK PUBLIC LIBRARY

HAVE YOU READ ANY OF THESE BOOKS?

2010-09-18T12:57:00.000-07:00

Amazon posted their picks for the month of September - do you agree?

AMAZON PICKS

THE COUNTDOWN HAS STARTED!

2010-09-18T12:44:00.000-07:00

THIS TIME NEXT WEEK YOU CAN BUY BOOKS TO YOUR HEART'S CONTENT.

THE FRIENDS OF THE RED BANK PUBLIC LIBRARY ARE HOSTING ANOTHER ONE OF THEIR BOOK SALE EXTRAVAGANZAS - SO DON'T MISS OUT!

ASBURY PARK PRESS COVERAGE

THE BOOK SALE RUNS SATURDAY 9:00-4:00

($10 for early entry at 8:00am)

SUNDAY 1:00-5:00

MONDAY BAG SALE 10:00-2:00

($5 fill a bag with books)

RED BANK GHOST TOURS

2010-09-11T08:50:00.000-07:00

Count Basie Theatre is offering Friday night Ghost Tours. There is a small cost per person. See link for details!! Get in the spooky mood!

COUNT BASIE

SOME NEWS ABOUT THE BIG SALE!!!!

2010-08-25T16:07:00.000-07:00

Check out the Atlanticville!!

FURLOUGH FRIDAY

2010-08-23T15:09:00.000-07:00

DON'T FORGET!

RED BANK PUBLIC LIBRARY IS CLOSED AUGUST 27, 2010

LIBRARIES HOUSE HUMANITY'S ACCOUNT OF ITSELF

2010-08-23T14:51:00.000-07:00

Treasured Shelves

Take me! Take me! I

Hear from the library shelves as

Students seek knowledge, pleasure

Time's treasures await claiming by

Serious reading students to seek, find

Books of today,

Yesterday that invite

Them to fulfill their desires.

Religious beliefs, art's accomplishments

History's telling, biography greats

Science's discoveries, music's variety

Literature's enjoyment, all await choosing as

If time were timeless eternity to

Be fitted in a moment of decision.

Libraries house humanity's account of itself

Generation after generation leaves its

Best for posterity, we have but to

Seek, learn, enjoy treasures that are ours

Awaiting our discovery.

such a beautiful perspective....thank you Sr. Mary Agnita Coakley for touching our lives.

SEPTEMBER PROGRAMS - AT THE LIBRARY

2010-08-14T08:24:00.000-07:00

CHECK OUT UPCOMING ADULT PROGRAMS

Summer is coming to an end and so too are the trips to the beach - so plan to attend some great programs at the library!

FIRST NOTICE - MARK YOUR CALENDARS!!

2010-07-31T08:40:00.000-07:00

September 25th is the townwide garage sale in Red Bank

The Friends of the Red Bank Public Library, together with RedBankGreen, will be supporting this event. Registration takes place at the library. (Dates and details to follow so check back!)

At the same time, the Friends will be holding their Book Sale Extravaganza - Saturday, Sunday and Monday (Bag Sale).

Don't miss this great event the last weekend in September!!!

A POEM FROM A DEAR PATRON

2010-07-31T08:16:00.000-07:00

Sr. Mary Agnita Coakley, a long time patron of the Red Bank Public Library and a revered member of the community of Red Bank and St. James Parish, passed away recently. Not until her death did I realize she was a published poet - and that she wrote several poems about the joys of the library! I feel some regret that I didn't get to tell her how much I am enjoying her poetry. Here is just one of her poems

LIBRARY QUESTERS

Row on row books stand waiting, inviting
All who come, discover between
Covers every kind of treasure, would
You be a sleuth seeking to solve a mystery
A captain on a ship tracking down pirates
Explorers of space and beyond going
Between planets, moons, comets, stars
Seeking an answer to the origin of life,
An archaeologist trying to unlock ancient
Mysteries that have defied solutions,
A romanticist seeking tales of love tried, true
A would be traveler seeking foreign ports, places
Beckoning, intriguing, must be seen first hand,
A scary story reader before bedtime,
A ghost story teller to frighten unsuspecting listeners,
A teller of folk tales giving glimpses into the past.

For those who would uncover its riches by
Expanding knowledge, enjoying flights of fancy, a
Visit to the library is the present touching the past
Meeting the future in ways yet unknown, all this and
More await questers who would seek its treasures

LOOKING FOR LOCAL NEWS ABOUT RED BANK?

2010-07-24T07:59:00.000-07:00

NJ.COM HAS A LINK YOU MIGHT WANT TO CHECK OUT!

RED BANK

PROGRAM FOR THE YOUTH OF RED BANK

2010-07-17T09:58:00.000-07:00

THANK YOU DAVID PROWN!

PAPERBACK BESTSELLERS LIST FROM NPR

2010-07-17T09:18:00.000-07:00

National Public Radio

Current list of paperback sellers -

How many of these have you read???

JULY 15 BESTSELLERS

KUDOS TO RBPL FOR THEIR RAIN GARDEN!

2010-07-17T08:56:00.000-07:00

Check out the timely (drought!) article about the library rain garden.....

Globus Design Associates

(And thanks to the volunteers who are cleaning up the library grounds today! It is a hot day and we appreciate their time)

CYBER BULLYING - FYI

2010-06-12T13:01:00.000-07:00

Please join us this Saturday for a presentation and discussion on the topic of cyber-bullying with Kevin Clark, Director of the Computer Crimes Unit at the Monmouth County Prosecutor's Office. The event will take place at 11 a.m. this Saturday, June 12th at Frank Talk Bistro, 163 Shrewsbury Avenue, Red Bank.

Cyber-bullying is a new challenge being faced by our children, and law enforcement in Monmouth County is dedicated to educating both young people and their parents on this matter. Mr. Clark has given similar presentations in schools all across Monmouth County. Please join us in this opportunity to learn more about how to protect your children from this new crime.

This talk is the first of three events planned in collaboration with the Red Bank Borough Police Department and the Red Bank Mayor and Council, culminating in Red Bank's National Night Out Against Crime which will take place on August 3rd. There will also be a trash clean-up on July 17th.

Stephen McCarthyChief of Police Red Bank Police Department

SUPPORT RBPL IN THE SHEEHAN RUN

2010-06-09T06:14:00.000-07:00

IT'S ALL IN FUN AND FOR A GOOD CAUSE - WHAT COULD BE BETTER THAN THAT?

FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY

AND THANK YOU RED BANK GREEN!

postscript

check out the 2010 Sheehan race!

SUMMER IS THE TIME TO TRAVEL!

2010-05-22T11:36:00.000-07:00

VISIT OUR TRAVEL SECTION

NEWLY RE-LOCATED TO A SHELF IN THE MIDDLE OF THE LIBRARY, THE TRAVEL SECTION INCLUDES GUIDE BOOKS, DVDS AND OTHER TRAVEL INFO

HAVE A GOOD TRIP!

HEAR US ROAR!

2010-05-22T11:28:00.000-07:00

LIBRARIANS AS ADVOCATES

UKE IT UP AT RBPL

2010-05-21T18:42:00.000-07:00

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FIONA AND TAYLOR

END OF SEASON ACOUSTIC SATURDAY @ RBPL

2010-05-13T16:14:00.000-07:00

The final Acoustic Saturday concert for the spring season will take place at the Red Bank Public Library on Saturday, May 22, 2010.

This will be a special concert with two remarkable musicians,

Fiona Crawford and Taylor Hope.

A beautiful voice, a ukulele, an electrifying violinist: not to be missed!

FIONA AND TAYLOR

AL WRIGHT UNIT

2010-05-12T17:11:00.000-07:00

AT THE RBPL

WRIGHT STUFF

MARK THE MAGICIAN

2010-04-18T15:18:00.000-07:00

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Children and parents seemed to love Mark the Magician yesterday at the Red Bank Public Library
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Sam Says...

QUICK WAY TO FIND A SIMILAR BOOK

2010-04-10T10:55:00.000-07:00

DID YOU LOVE THE LAST BOOK YOU READ AND WISH YOU COULD FIND SOMETHING YOU LOVE JUST AS MUCH?

GIVE THIS WEB SITE A TRY.

BOOK FINDER

(FYI - YOU MUST ENTER BOOK TITLE AND AUTHOR)

FIRST DATE AT LIBRARY LEADS TO ENGAGEMENT

2010-04-05T10:53:00.000-07:00

Kathleen Carroll & Shea Oakley will be married Friday, June 18, 2010!

A description of their first date according to Kathleen:

Shea & I had our first face-to-face meeting, the start of our "first date,” at the Red Bank Public Library on Saturday, October 17th at 4:08 PM. On February 22, 2010, Shea proposed to me right here in Red Bank at my place of work, K. Hovnanian Homes!

Shea and I were “introduced” in late August, 2009 via a Facebook Group. We wrote to each other online for about 8 weeks before meeting in person. That exciting Saturday, Shea & I decided that due to our mutual love of learning, and on account of the steady raindrops outside, we would meet at your location.

We enjoyed the next 8-1/2 hours together in Red Bank – painting pottery at “A Time To Kiln,” dining at “The Eurasian Eatery,” and finally savoring chocolate cake at “The Americana Diner.” (The kicked us out of the last 2 places … most politely, of course. In fact, unbeknownst to us at the time, the manager/server of the Eurasian Eatery actually left to drive the chef home and then came back to allow us more time to talk after closing, since she suspected it was our first date. We had completely lost track of the time during our conversation and were most grateful for her kindness!)

We will forever be grateful for the Red Bank Public Library and for the Red Bank area in general for providing excellent venues for our first day together in person.

RED BANK LIBRARY IS A GREAT PLACE TO MEET!!!

SAVE LIBRARY FUNDING!

2010-03-27T12:46:00.000-07:00

Current budget legislation in Trenton calls for a 74% decrease in funding for statewide library services.

The Red Bank Public Library is at risk! If the proposed New Jersey budget cuts are passed, the library will lose:
- Free statewide interlibrary loan and delivery of library materials
- Free access to electronic databases such as RefUSA and EBSCO
- 50% of state aid at at time when demand for services is increasing dramatically
- Access to the Internet
- Email Services
- Group Contracts which bring down the cost of electronic resources purchased by libraries will cease.

In addition, Assemblyman John DiMaio has introduced A2555 which eliminates the minimum local funding requirement for municipal public libraries. If this passes, the Red Bank Public Library will be forced to reduce hours and/or purchase fewer books, DVDs amd CDs or make other major service cuts.

THERE IS A PETITION IN THE LIBRARY TO REVERSE THE CUTS - PLEASE COME IN AND SIGN IT. HELP SAVE THE RED BANK PUBLIC LIBRARY!

GOOD JOB RED BANK MIDDLE SCHOOL

2010-03-14T18:51:00.000-07:00

LOOK WHAT OUR KIDS CAN DO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

LOVE ROACH

BOOK LISTS - NEW JERSEY AND.....OZ

2010-02-27T16:08:00.000-08:00

I am lifting these lists from FLW Book Lists - thank you!

Australian Fiction

New Jersey Fiction

I think I have more chance of reading the 10 books based in OZ - how 'bout you?

(I wouldn't mind finding the Irish list....I'll get back to you)

THE HAPPINESS PROJECT

2010-02-18T19:18:00.000-08:00

KEEP YOUR EYE ON THIS BLOG

(is this author coming to our area?)

MARCH RIGHT INTO THE LIBRARY

2010-02-18T17:58:00.000-08:00

and attend one of the many programs going on at the library.

MARCH PROGRAMS

AMAZING WHAT TEENS CAN DO

2010-02-18T17:54:00.000-08:00

WHEN THEY PUT THEIR MIND TO IT!

Check out the article on teen volunteers (one is from Red Bank!)

New Jersey Volunteers

LIBRARY GETS A NEW BOARD MEMBER!

2010-02-18T17:51:00.000-08:00

GET TO KNOW JOHN!

RED BANK GREEN ARTICLE ON JOHN GRANDITS

FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY EVENT AT THE RBPL

2010-02-13T11:05:00.000-08:00

Red Bank merchants donated wonderful raffle gifts, food and flowers for the occasion.

Wine and cheese at the event donated by the Board of the Library and Volunteers

Friends from town,

friends from Borough Hall,

friends from the YMCA,

friends from out of town ...

it was an evening of friends and festivities.

Our heartfelt thanks to the volunteers that formed the Friends of the Library and to Linda Hewitt, who helped pull together the whole event. If you would like to become a "friend" and help your community library, just give Linda at call - library phone # 732 842 0690

BOOKS, BOOKS, LOTS OF BOOKS FOR SALE

2010-02-12T11:42:00.000-08:00

YOU DIDN'T MISS IT! IT GOT POSTPONED!

Don't miss the big day tomorrow at the Red Bank Public Library

Friends of the Library will hold their book sale, rescheduled from last Saturday.

10 - 4 Saturday February 13, 2010

Buy some lovely Valentine presents!

See article below:
Red Bank Green

FRIDAY NIGHT AT THE RED BANK LIBRARY?

2010-01-23T12:25:00.000-08:00

YOU BET!

JOIN THE "FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY"

FOR

LIVE MUSIC AND WINE AND CHEESE

(SUGGESTED DONATION $5)

AND KICK OFF THE BOOK SALE EXTRAVAGANZA OF THE SEASON

BOOK PREVIEW AND RECEPTION 7:00 - 9:00PM

FEBRUARY 5, 2010

DONATED BOOKS AND MOVIES AVAILABLE FOR SALE

BECOME A NEW JERSEY LIBRARY CHAMPION!

2010-01-22T17:46:00.000-08:00

AND WIN FREE TICKETS TO MONSTER JAM!!!

See the NJSL website about becoming a library champion
NJLIBRARYCHAMPIONS

and click on Contest and Events Tab
or
go directly to the website below
and enter the name of a book for your chance to win 4 free tickets

WIN TICKETS!

DO YOU ENJOY READING MEMOIRS?

2010-01-12T09:04:00.000-08:00

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CHECK OUT ROZ REISNER'S BLOG (AND BOOK)
AT

A READER'S PLACE

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MAYBE WE WEREN'T MEANT TO READ THAT BOOK....

2010-01-12T09:00:00.000-08:00

REASONS NOT TO READ A BOOK (ALTHOUGH YOU THINK YOU SHOULD)

LIBRARY LOVERS MONTH - BOOK SALE AT THE RED BANK PUBLIC LIBRARY

2010-01-12T08:53:00.000-08:00

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LIBRARY LOVERS MONTH BOOK SALE...
BE A LIBRARY SWEETHEART!
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Friends of the Red Bank Public Library invite lovers of libraries, books and bargains to a Used Book Sale in honor of Library Lovers Month. The sale will take place at the library on Saturday, February 6, 10-4.

( A bag sale will take place Monday, February 8, 10-12.....fill your bag )

To kick off the sale there will be a preview event on Friday, February 5, 7-9pm. With a suggested donation of $5 library lovers can join us for wine and cheese, raffle items and first dibs at the book sale.

Don't miss this opportunity to mingle and jostle as everyone realizes there are such great books at such a great price.

OUR AMAZING WORLD

2010-01-09T11:14:00.001-08:00

SYNAPS

RED BANK - WHAT IS THE FUTURE FOR YOUR LIBRARY?

2010-01-09T10:28:00.000-08:00

*Future of Libraries*

what do you see your library providing in the near and not so near future????

here is one person's view on the blog above - library perspectives

Let Us Know What YOU Think

"BOTH WAYS IS THE ONLY WAY I WANT IT"

2010-01-04T16:40:00.000-08:00

Maile Meloy is not a first time author nor is she a stranger to awards. But this is the first I've heard of her. I hope to hear lots more of her after this.

After being named one of the top ten books of 2009 by the New York Times, I should get to know her name even if I cannot always quite remember the title of this book.

I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book of short stories. Sometimes it is nice to read just a short story without feeling committed to the book. But I found I started the next story just as soon as I finished one. They were wonderful - except maybe the final story of the book. Too bad because this left me a little disappointed....but only a little.

Don't miss this one!

HAPPY NEW YEAR, RED BANK!

2010-01-04T16:33:00.000-08:00

what will you be saying this year ....

two thousand and ten

twenty ten?

whichever way you say it, have a healthy, wealthy and safe year!

RED BANK - RECYCLE YOUR CHRISTMAS TREES!!!

2009-12-28T18:43:00.000-08:00

Old Christmas Trees

RED BANK GIVES BACK!

2009-12-08T17:14:00.000-08:00

ISN'T RED BANK JUST THE JAM!

Mix, Mingle and Make a Difference

Holiday Shopping Open House

Benefits the American Cancer Society

Thursday, December 10, 2009
5:00pm to 9:00pm

Contact Angie Courtney at angie@mysweetestsin.com
or
Allie Hall at allie.hall@cancer.org

DON'T MISS THE TRAVELING SHOES!

2009-12-08T17:03:00.001-08:00

No, this has nothing to do with the traveling pants. This is about domestic abuse - and survival.
I blogged about this exhibit on November 21st and
finally got over to Carla Gizzi's beautiful store to check out the shoes.

They are awe inspiring! The stories behind these shoes took my breath away. You have two more days...don't miss THE SHOES....
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Not everyone is safe and happy this holiday season.....

SHOULD THE LIBRARY LEND E-READERS?

2009-12-07T14:37:00.000-08:00

Tell us what you think!

The Atlantic Magazine articles available only on a Kindle

What is the best eReader for a library?

Just food for thought and discussion - no commitments!

RED ROOM - WHAT A GREAT WEBSITE

2009-12-05T09:41:00.000-08:00

RED ROOM

interesting stories about books and authors - and their blogs.
I think I could get lost in this website....the world I want to live in!

COOL THINGS START WITH RED! AND READ!

NYTIMES 10 BEST BOOKS OF 2009

2009-12-05T08:07:00.000-08:00

10 BEST BOOKS OF 2009

TAKE A WALK IN MY SHOES

2009-11-21T11:25:00.000-08:00

180 TURNING LIVES AROUND

Take a Walk in My Shoes

A traveling exhibit of "decorated shoes" representing the lives of victims of domestic abuse is coming to Red Bank.

From December 3 - 10, 2009 -

Carla Gizzi - Jewelry & Home Decor,

169 West Front Street, Red Bank, NJ.

Don't miss an opportunity during this holiday season to experience the pain and art

of individuals who are turning their lives around.

For more information about the services 180 provides,

click to go to their website 180

Have a safe holiday, one and all

THE LITTLE LIBRARY THAT COULD

2009-11-15T09:46:00.000-08:00

check out the youtube video link below

Tinton Falls Public Library

Support all your local libraries - they will support you!

HOLIDAY EVENTS AT THE RED BANK PL

2009-11-14T09:02:00.000-08:00

don't forget -

concerts, children's programs and holiday safety

- all at your library!

Call us - 732 842 0690

Children's events in December

I WANT A BIGGER CHAIR

2009-10-29T14:18:00.000-07:00

STEPHEN COLBERT reads The Story of Ferdinand to the children of Montclair Public Library.

COLBERT READS FERDINAND

Very cute!

CHILIFRESH - ONLINE REVIEWS

2009-10-27T03:10:00.000-07:00

This is a new offering from the libraries in our consortium - ask the Reference Librarian for more information! 732 842 0690

CHILIFRESH

VETERANS DAY CEREMONY IN RED BANK

2009-10-24T10:45:00.000-07:00

WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 11, 2009.

11:00–12:00 PM at Monmouth St. & Drummond Pl.
Ceremony starts at 11:00 a.m. In the event of rain, the ceremony will be held indoors at the Red Bank Elks Lodge, West Front St.

READING A BOOK - IT IS LIKE A COMPANION

2009-10-24T10:12:00.000-07:00

I JUST FINISHED READING A JODI PICOULT NOVEL. I WOULDN'T SAY I LIKED IT - IT SEEMED TO GO ON AND ON....FIRST ON THE FARM AND THEN IN THE COURTROOM. BUT I MISS IT NOW THAT I'M FINISHED. FOR ONE WEEK IT WAS WITH ME ALL THE TIME AND WHEN I HAD A FREE MOMENT I PICKED IT UP. INSTEAD OF SURFING THE TV CHANNELS I PICKED UP MY BOOK.

I WILL HAVE TO FIND ANOTHER BOOK SOON.....NOT HARD TO DO IN THE LIBRARY!

SNAKES-N-SCALES - NOVEMBER 7th

2009-10-17T10:27:00.000-07:00

Welcome to The Strange World of Reptiles

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Presented by Snakes-N-Scales

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Saturday Nov. 7th at 2:30

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in the Avice Noblett Children's Room

to register phone 732 842 0690

EVENING OF JAZZ AT THE LIBRARY

2009-10-17T10:15:00.000-07:00

The Al Wright Unit jazz trio returns to the library

for an autumnal concert

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Join us for an evening of music and laughter

Thursday, October 22, 2009 - 7:30 - 9:00pm

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Phone the library for more information - 732 842 0690

DON'T LAUGH!

2009-09-30T07:47:00.000-07:00

FRIEND OF LIBRARIES - PAULA POUNDSTONE

(click on above link to see Paula promoting libraries)

Paula Poundstone is the author of There’s Nothing in this Book That I Meant to Say

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CAN YOU FIND THE LIBRARY PATRON???

2009-09-30T07:41:00.000-07:00

HE IS WELL CAMOUFLAGED!!!

OPEN HOUSE AT THE LIBRARY 10/17/09

2009-09-26T11:06:00.000-07:00

The Red Bank Public Library will be hosting an Open House on October 17, 2009.

There will be tours, demonstrations on using the catalog, and other offerings for adults.

For children, there will be story times at 11:00 and 2:00. In addition, there will be a program at 3:00 pm. Jim Rohe, who is a musician/storyteller, will be performing. Preregistration is required for this event only.

Please call 732 842 0690 for more information.

NEW VOLUNTEER AT THE LIBRARY

2009-09-26T10:41:00.000-07:00

Siobhan M. Woods is a student at Montclair State University. She is majoring in Family and Child Studies and plans to be a teacher in levels K - 5 when she graduates. This semester she is taking a Field Experience class and needed to find an organization that serves families and children. She chose the Red Bank Public Library - and we are so happy to have her!

She will be with us for the next few Saturdays.

MAN ON WIRE

2009-08-24T14:55:00.000-07:00

This movie is an amazing example of someone following their dream. Even more amazing are the number of people who were willing to help Philippe Petit achieve his life long dream. He must be very persuasive!

But what struck me more than Philippe's achievement was the footage of the World Trade Center Towers. Especially today - as the one remaining steel wall returns to Ground Zero to become part of a monument to the people who perished on 9/11/01.

In this movie, you see those steel frames going up for the first time, you see the buildings emerge as two completed works of architecture - and art.

And, sadly, this movie shows how a man with a dream can get past even vigilant security when his passion is all consuming.

MAN BOOKER PRIZE - LONG LIST 2009

2009-08-11T05:48:00.000-07:00

Author Title Publisher

Byatt, AS The Children's Book Random House - Chatto and Windus

Coetzee, J M Summertime Random House - Harvill Secker

Foulds, Adam The Quickening Maze Random House - Jonathan Cape

Hall, Sarah How to paint a dead man Faber and Faber

Harvey, Samantha The Wilderness Random House - Jonathan Cape

Lever, James Me Cheeta HarperCollins - Fourth Estate

Mantel, Hilary Wolf Hall HarperCollins - Fourth Estate

Mawer, Simon The Glass Room Little, Brown

O'Loughlin, Ed Not Untrue & Not Unkind Penguin - Ireland

Scudamore, James Heliopolis Random House - Harvill Secker

Toibin, Colm Brooklyn Penguin - Viking

Trevor, William Love and Summer Penguin - Viking

Waters, Sarah The Little Stranger Little, Brown - Virago

MOVIE REVIEWS - BEST PLACE TO LOOK?

2009-07-30T16:58:00.000-07:00

I LIKE IMDB FOR QUICK INFORMATION - LIKE BLOOPERS.

I JUST LEARNED ABOUT MOVIE REVIEWS BUT I'M NOT SURE YET WHAT I THINK.

I ALSO LIKE METACRITIC BECAUSE IT IS EASY TO USE.

TELL US WHAT SITE YOU LIKE BEST!

KEEP YOUR EYES OPEN FOR SOME NEW BOOKS

2009-07-30T16:23:00.001-07:00

FROM SOME AUTHORS WHO ARE OLD FAVORITES.

NEW BOOKS IN AUGUST

IF YOU CAN'T FIND SOMETHING AT THE RED BANK PL,
JUST ASK. WE CAN PROBABLY GET IT FOR YOU!

SPANISH LANGUAGE BOOKS AT THE LIBRARY

2009-07-30T15:05:00.000-07:00

El bibliotecario me ayuda encontrar

buenos libros para traer a la casa.

Just ask the librarian if you don't

know where to find them

HOT, HOT, HOT OUTSIDE!

2009-07-30T13:30:00.000-07:00

it is cool at the library - so come on in and chill!

THIRD THURSDAYS - WHAT IS THAT????

2009-07-23T16:11:00.000-07:00

It's new late night shopping in Red Bank on the third Thursday of the month.

First one is August 20th!

Of course, the library is open late every Thursday so feel free to stop by and say "Hi"!

ART OUTSIDE

2009-07-23T15:44:00.000-07:00

WHAT COULD BE BETTER ON A SUMMER'S EVE?

CHECK OUT THIS LINK

http://www.redbank.com/2009/07/17/art-outside

RED BANK ANNUAL SIDEWALK SALE THIS WEEKEND

2009-07-21T10:27:00.000-07:00

Don't miss this great shopping event - Friday, Saturday and Sunday

SUMMER IN THE CITY - RED BANK!

2009-07-16T14:03:00.000-07:00

Summer evenings in Riverside Gardens Park in Red Bank are such fun!

Tonight is Jazz in the Park.

Tomorrow night is Songwriters in the Park.

(special mention for the songwriters tomorrow night - the band Guggenheim Grotto with Joe Whyte are performing and rumor has it they are really good!!)

So bring your chairs, your family, your snacks and enjoy the show!

TWEETS ABOUT GENEALOGY AT RBPL!!!

2009-07-03T10:06:00.000-07:00

HEY - THEY ARE TWITTERING ABOUT US!

Two genealogy programs to be held at the Red Bank Public Library as noted in The Hub. This announcement is being relayed around Twitter.com. You know you've made when you are the subject of Tweets!

Programs are July 9th and July 16th @ 7:30.
Call the library and ask for Reference to obtain more information - 732 842 0690

www.lmxac.org/redbank

READIN' ON THE RIVER BOOK CLUB

2009-07-01T17:14:00.000-07:00

It's not too late!

RBPL book club is still taking names - the more the merrier. The book choice for July is "The #1 Ladies' Detective Agency" by Alexander McCall Smith. (The book for August will be "Outliers: the story of sucess" by Malcolm Gladwell).

All meetings will be the last Wed. of the month, which means the next 2 meetings are July 29th and August 26th.

Stop by for a chat and light dessert!

NJ HISTORY GIRL

2009-06-27T09:02:00.000-07:00

Karen Schnitzspahn gave a wonderful presentation on her new book at the Red Bank Public Library two weeks ago.

If you missed seeing her, you can find her on Twitter - NJHistoryGirl. She "tweets" where you can find her next!

JUST IN!

The HUB featured Kareh Schnitzspahn in a full page article!

http://hub.gmnews.com/news/2009/0709/arts_zest/023.html

GOOD LAUGH - AND YOU DON'T NEED TO SPEAK FRENCH

2009-06-25T19:46:00.000-07:00

WHAT HAPPENS WHEN YOU EAT FERMENTED FRUIT?

WHAT TO KEEP, WHAT TO TOSS

2009-06-24T16:46:00.000-07:00

How does a library manage its collection? It is a tough call, deciding which classics to keep and which classics are no longer "relevant". Read Bobbi Seidel's column from the Asbury Park Press 6/20/09 regarding just this topic....

http://bit.ly/3wKGIe

ONLY ONE RED BANK

2009-06-24T16:04:00.000-07:00

Website for all things going on in Red Bank! No, not Red Bank Green or Red Bank Orbit which are great fun but are mainly current happenings. This new website lists restaurants (even VIA 45 which is relatively new, replacing Thyme Square on Broad Street), coupons(!) but best of all, upcoming EVENTS! So you can find out about Street Life, Movies in the Park, Sidewalk Sale....all the great stuff going on in Red Bank. And its all at only one site:

ONLYONEREDBANK

AND DON'T FORGET, WHATEVER YOU CHOOSE TO DO IN RED BANK

YOU CAN USUALLY FIND THE LIBRARY OPEN AND READY FOR BUSINESS!

SO COME VISIT!

SUMMER HOURS: M 10-9, T 10-5, W 10-9, Th 10-9, F 1-5 and S 9 -1 (yes, we're open)