Library

Summer is coming and it's time again for the Summer Reading Challenges which run from June 1 - August 15.  The theme is Tails & Tales. Get the FREE Beanstack Tracker app OR go to https://monmouthcountylib.beanstack.org to register or to sign into an existing account and start reading to earn rewards! Go to your library for great books to read and to claim rewards! You can also find information about the challenge on the library's home page (monmouthcountylib.org) or on the Kid's Page of the home page.

STORYTIMES

Join us for virtual storytimes! Your favorite children's librarians share songs, fingerplays, stories, and crafts at 2:00 pm on Monmouth County Library's YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/MonCoLibraryStoryCraftTime ;

Family Craft Nights! Find librarian-led creativity on the Library's Facebook, weekdays at 6:30 pm @MonCoLibrary

Zoom Baby Storytimes! 

Enjoy age-appropriate stories, songs, fingerplays, music and bubbles with Miss Lauren.Go to the Upcoming events on the Kids Page and there will be a link to register on June 2 and June 16

Registration required beginning one week in advance of each date; please choose ONE session: 

 Wednesday, June 9 from 10:00 - 10:25 am 

Wednesday, June 23 from 10:00 - 10:25 am

TAKE 'N MAKE CRAFTS

Visit your local branch library to pick up a craft project kit to make-at-home! Find directions and reading suggestions in the slideshow on the Library's Kids Page.

 June 7 - 14: Fish Bowl 

June 14 - 30: Happy Horse

These dates will overlap.since Oceanport is only open on Mondays from 1 to 9.

SPECIAL VIRTUAL EVENTS!

 ALLEZ-OOPS! A Virtual Variety Extravaganza! Enjoy a fun-filled, family show featuring circus thrills, slapstick comedy, and fast-paced silliness! This can't-be-missed performance premieres Saturday, June 5 at 10:00 am on the Library's Kids Page. Can't make it? Watch on-demand through June 11.

Delicious Storytime and Food Activity! Friday, June 11 from 2:30 - 3:00 pm Join Miss Danya and Miss Jodi on Zoom. Listen to Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs, and make your own sweet treats! We'll create two no-cook, semi-homemade treats inspired by Judi Barrett's story and companion cookbook. See the slideshow on the Library's Kids Page for a list of ingredients to make these yummy treats before joining the Zoom. Advance registration required beginning June 1; the link will be emailed to registered participants the day before the event. Register here. Can't make it? Watch on-demand through July 11.

Stay safe and well. Hope to see you soon in person.

Miss Florence, Children's Librarian