Top Twelve Checkouts of 2023
2023 was a momentous year for the Long Branch Free Public Library! This year, our Main Library building closed on May 1st so that...
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- Oct 25
Native American Heritage Month Recommendations
November marks Native American Heritage Month! Since 1990, this month has been a time when we call attention to the culture, traditions,...
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- Sep 30
Curl Up with these Cozy Mysteries
Curl up with a cozy mystery on a chilly fall day! These charming murder mysteries often feature an amateur sleuth, small town drama, and...
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- Sep 13
Hispanic Heritage Month Reads
From September 15 to October 15 we celebrate National Hispanic American Heritage Month! During this month, we recognize and honor the...
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- Aug 31
Celebrate Library Card Sign - Up Month! Dive into a new hobby with your library card!
Since 1987, Library Card Sign-up Month has been held each September to mark the beginning of the school year. During the month, the...
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- Aug 23
Staff Beach Reads Recommendations
It’s officially the best time of year: beach reading season. What's better than getting lost in a good story while hearing the sound of...
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- Jul 28
Kick Off Your Summer Reading by Downloading the READsquared app!
Summer Reading has begun! From July 1st until August 31st, patrons of all ages can participate by downloading the READsquared app and...
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- Jun 27
Get started with Hoopla! Movies, book, music, and more!
Patrons of the Long Branch Public Library receive complimentary access to Hoopla! A digital streaming platform that offers free books,...
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- May 19
Want to watch free movies? Try out Kanopy!
Long Branch Free Public Library cardholders get access to over 30,000 free movies through Kanopy, a digital streaming service. Patrons of...
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- May 8
Start Reading with Libby! Borrow ebooks, audiobooks, magazines, and more!
Get access to thousands of free ebooks, audiobooks, magazines with your Long Branch Free Public Library card. Patrons of all ages can...
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- Mar 28
Celebrate Women's History Month with these Non-Fiction Picks!
Celebrate Women's History Month by reading books about compelling women that have blazed trails and challenged the status quo. The list...
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- Feb 27
Black History Month Recommendations
February is Black History Month! Below you will find recommendations for nonfiction, biographies and memoirs, as well as contemporary...
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- Jan 31
Get the most out of your LBFPL library card!
Discover all the ways having a library card at Long Branch Free Public Library can enrich your life. Get a Library Card Anyone living,...
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- Dec 30, 2022
Top 12 Most Borrowed Books of 2022
2022 was one for the books here at the Long Branch Public Library! Over the past year, our staff has added a variety of new fiction,...
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- Oct 26, 2022
Italian-American Heritage Month Book Recommendations
October is Italian Heritage Month! Below you will find fiction recommendations written by notable Italian and Italian- American authors....
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- Sep 22, 2022
Staff Picks for September
Looking for your next great read? Then look no further! Our librarians and staff have compiled 17 books that we love and we hope that you...
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- Aug 16, 2022
12 Books Perfect for Summer at the Shore
What's better than reading a book about the beach while on the beach? These lighthearted and fun books that are set at the shore would be...
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- Jun 30, 2022
Check it out! 6 New Romantic Beach Reads!
Beach season is in full swing at the Jersey Shore! Is there really anything better than catching up on your reading while you are soaking...
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- Jun 21, 2022
Caribbean-American Heritage Month Book Recommendations
June is Caribbean-American Heritage Month! Since 2006, the United States of America has honored the cultural contributions made from...
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- May 17, 2022
Fiction Recommendations for Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month
Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month celebrates and acknowledges the accomplishments and contributions of the AAPI...
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