Paintings, drawings and photographs created by Monmouth County Arts High and Arts Middle School students will be on display for the month of January. 

The exhibit features work completed by gifted and talented students who participated in the Monmouth County Arts High or Arts Middle School. The programs offer advanced arts classes in creative writing, dance, instrumental music, vocal music, acting and visual arts to students from public, private and home schools in Monmouth County.  Students, admitted to the program through audition, are released from their schools one afternoon each week to participate in the various courses that are taught by professional artists.  

Enhanced Early Literacy, Learning Enrichment and Social Engagement with certified, professional, caring Children's Librarian is  

Free at Monmouth County Library!  

NO fees, NO registration, NO card needed! Call  for information. Caregivers need to be in attendance. 

Check out our other programs, which are free, although we may request registration, in order to have ample materials for attendees! 

Monmouth County Library- Atlantic Highlands Branch 

Join us for stories, songs, rhymes, crafts, special guests and more! 

School Age Program – Grades K and up
Thursdays from 3:15 pm - 3:50 pm
Join us for a variety of activities, including storytime, crafts, special guests and more!

Preschool Program – Ages 3 to 5
Thursdays from 4:00 pm - 4:30 pm
Join us for a variety of activities, including storytime, crafts and more!

Kids! StoryTime/PlayTime: Free Interactive Stories, Songs and Activities

Enhanced Early Literacy, Learning Enrichment And Social Engagement with certified professional Children’s Librarian. Free at Monmouth County Library! NO fees, NO registration, NO card needed! Call for information. Caregivers need to be in attendance. Check out our other programs, which are free

Baby Storytimes For ages 10 months to 2 years Mondays, December January 6, 13, 27 from 11:00 to 11:30 am

TODDLER STORYTIME - Ages 2 - 3 ½ years. Siblings welcome!  Mondays, January 6, 13,27 from 10:30 to 11:00 am

PRESCHOOL STORYTIME - Ages 3 ½ - 5 years   Tuesdays, January 7, 14, 21, 28 from 4:15 to 5:00 pm

FAMILY STORYTIME - All Ages  Thursdays, January 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 from 10:30 to 11:00 am

Enhanced Early Literacy, Learning Enrichment and Social Engagement with certified, professional, caring Children's Librarian is  

Free at Monmouth County Library!  

NO fees, NO registration, NO card needed! Call  for information. Caregivers need to be in attendance. 

Check out our other programs, which are free, although we may request registration, in order to have ample materials for attendees! 

Monmouth County Library - Ocean Township Branch 

Join us for stories, songs, rhymes, crafts, special guests, and more!

Baby Storytimes – Ages 10 months to 2 years (with parent/caregiver)

Mondays, January 6, 13 & 27 from 11:30 am - 12:00 pm
Wednesdays, January 8, 15, 22 & 29 from 9:30 am - 10:00 am

Toddler Storytimes – Ages 2 to 3 1/2 years old (with parent/caregiver)
Mondays, January 6, 13 & 27 from 10:30 am - 10:50 am
Wednesdays, January 8, 15, 22 & 29 from 9:30 am - 10:00 am

Preschool Storytime & Craft – Ages 3 1/2 to 5 years old
Mondays, January 6, 13 & 27 from 2:00 pm - 2:30 pm
Wednesdays, January 8, 15, 22 & 29 from 11:30 am - 12:00 pm
 

Enhanced Early Literacy, Learning Enrichment, and Social Engagement with a certified, professional, caring Children's Librarian is  

Free at Monmouth County Library!  NO fees, NO registration, NO card needed! Call  for information. Caregivers need to be in attendance.  

NO PROGRAMS January 1 and 20.

Baby Storytime, Family Storytime, and Preschool Programs

Join us for stories, songs, rhymes, crafts, special guests, and more! No registration needed! 

Babies, Books and Bubbles - Ages 6-24 months with parent/caregiver  Mondays and Wednesdays from 10:00-10:30 am 

Family Storytime - Ages 2 and up with parent/caregiver            Mondays and Wednesdays  from 10:35-11:05 am 

* New* Family Craft Time-  Ages 2 and up (with parent/caregiver) Thursdays- 1:30-2:00 pm

January 9- Paint a Pinecone

January 16- Snowman

January 23- Snowy Day

January 30- Hot Chocolate Mug

Taught by Pat Guadagno

Class meets every Tuesday

9:15am-9:45am- lesson for absolute beginners

9:45am-12pm- open play with mentoring

*No registration required*

Monmouth County Library - Atlantic Highlands Branch 

Join us for stories, songs, rhymes, crafts, special guests, and more! 

Baby Storytimes – Ages 10 months to 2 years (With Parent/Caregiver)
Wednesdays from 9:30 am - 10:00 am
For you and your baby to enjoy nursery rhymes, music, finger plays, and playtime!

Toddler Storytimes – Ages 2 to 3 1/2 years old (With Parent/Caregiver)
Wednesdays from 10:30 am - 10:50 am
Join us for stories, rhymes, songs, and fun!

Family Storytimes – Ages 10 months to 4 years (With Parent/Caregiver)
Wednesdays from 11:30 am - 12:00 pm
Join us for stories, songs, playtime, and more!
 

America for Beginners by Leah Franqui

A funny, poignant, and insightful debut novel that explores the complexities of family, immigration, prejudice, and the American Dream through meaningful and unlikely friendships forged in unusual circumstances.  

Join us on Tuesdays for an afternoon of knitting and crocheting. All skill levels are welcome

Five years after her boyfriend's death, a young woman discovers that she is pregnant. She then reaches out to his family as she believes the baby to be his. However, unexpected details begin to surface in the wake of the revelation. Directed by Rowan Athale. Starring Nick Robinson, Amy Ryan, and Greg Kinnear.

Thriller - 1 hour and 36 minutes

© Lions Gate Films, Inc.

Inspired by the fascinating true story described in the widely-read New York Magazine article, “The Hustlers at Scores,” Hustlers follows a group of strippers who band together to turn the tables on their crude and greedy Wall Street clients, many of whom were responsible for the 2008 financial crisis. Directed by Lorene Scafaria. Starring Constance Wu, Jennifer Lopez, Lili Reinhart, Julia Stiles, Keke Palmer, Lizzo, and Cardi B.

Comedy/Crime/Drama – 1 hour and 50 minutes

(c)STX Entertainment

A Secret Service agent is accused of being complicit in an assassination attempt on the President. He struggles to evade his colleagues and the FBI while attempting to uncover the identity of the real perpetrators. Directed by Ric Roman Waugh. Starring Piper Perabo, Gerard Butler, Morgan Freeman, Jada Pinkett Smith, and Lance Reddick.

Action/Adventure - 2 hours and 1 minute  

(c) Lions Gate Films, Inc.

Need some help keeping up with today's technology? The Teen Advisory Board (TAB) will be offering one-on-one tech help the first and third Tuesday of every month. Bring your phone, laptops and tablets. No appointments needed! 

Ages 2 and up

Craft an edible winter icon that can be taken home and shared!      

**Food products will be used; please make the librarian aware of any food allergies your child may have.

*Space is limited; register for each program in-person, by phone, or online http://bit.ly/HQKids

Schoolage Awesome Activity: Welcome Winter!  Share some snowy stories and make a sign to welcome the chilly season.

Grades Kindergarten and up. Registration required.

Set in late 1968 and early 1969, Judy portrays Judy Garland hustling in Swinging London after successfully securing an engagement in Talk of the Town.  Behind the scenes, her tumultuous life continues on, battling with her manager and her ex-husband. Directed by Rupert Goold.  Starring Renée Zellweger, Finn Wittrock and Rufus Sewell.

Drama – 1 hour and 58 minutes 

©Lions Gate Films, Inc.

Run by Literacy Volunteers of America--Monmouth County Tutors. For adults 18 years and older. No children, please.

Do you want to speak English? Come and join the English conversation classes:

• To listen and practice English.
• Learn language to help you at work, at home, and in the community.
• Meet and speak with others who are learning English.

All classes are free and meet on Tuesday evenings from 7:00 - 8:30 pm.

If you have a question about this class or any Library Program, please call our Reference Librarians at  732-431-7220x7222.

Join us for this "Medicare-Made-Clear" presentation. The presenter will go through all of the various options and help you to learn the ABC, and D's, of Medicare.

Presented by Pat Guadagno, a Licensed Insurance Agent in the State of New Jersey, certified to represent United Health Care, Aetna, Horizon of New Jersey, WellCare, Clover, Humana, CVS, and Cigna.  

The Monmouth County Library provides meeting space as a community service.  The Library does not endorse this event, the speaker(s) or the organization.  

Drop by to visit with a US Census Recruiter and find out more for yourself about open positions, eligibility, work hours and more. 

Information on paying jobs with the 2020 US Census will be available from Government Census Recruiter at Library Headquarters 

on most Wednesdays from 9am til 1pm. Some of these jobs/positions include census takers, recruiting assistants, office staff, and supervisory staff. 

Please note: Library staff can not take information for US Census positions. 

A representative from the Surrogate’s office will be at the Library to provide you free and confidential help on probate matters.   

Please schedule an appointment by calling 732-431-7330 ext 7336

This peer led volunteer support group is for those who are actively looking for work and would like to begin or reinvigorate their job search. Anyone in career transition, recent college grads, laid off workers, unemployed or underemployed professionals, persons reentering the job market, struggling small business owners, and retirees looking for part-time or volunteer work are invited to attend.  Group members assist each other in techniques and suggestions to improve job search, offer support, and help with personal and  professional networking to find a position.  Additional resources are available in the library's Career Information Center and on the Library website. 

2020 Census Jobs

The U.S. Census Bureau is recruiting to fill hundreds of thousands of temporary positions across the country to assist with the 2020 Census count.   

Could you use extra income? Jobs for the 2020 Census offer competitive wages that are paid weekly.  Authorized expenses, such as mileage, are reimbursed for employees doing field work.  Temporary positions for the 2020 Census feature flexible hours -- a perfect fit if you are looking to earn extra money, even if you already have other commitments.  

Census results are used to determine your representation in Congress and they help inform how billions of dollars are distributed for hospitals, schools, roads, and more.  Help ensure that everyone in your community is counted in the 2020 Census.  Every 10 years, since 1790, the United States has undertaken the momentous task of counting its population.  This is your chance to play a role. 

Want to know how you can work for the U.S. Census?  A representative will be in the library lobby to answer your questions.  

Get together with others interested in this challenging game.

Game in session when the Library is open.

America for Beginners by Leah Franqui

A funny, poignant, and insightful debut novel that explores the complexities of family, immigration, prejudice, and the American Dream through meaningful and unlikely friendships forged in unusual circumstances.  

“The Eyes Have It” by Ruskin Bond

A blind man meets an unexpected stranger on a train and discovers they have more in common than originally thought

An editor tries to keep his ace reporter (also his ex-wife) from remarrying in an attempt to win her back. A rewrite of Ben Hecht-Charles MacArthur’s play “The Front Page”. Directed by Howard Hawks. Starring Cary Grant, Rosalind Russell, Gene Lockhart, Helen Mack, and Ralph Bellamy. 

Comedy/Drama/Romance - 1 hour and 32 minutes

© Columbia Pictures Industries, Inc.

Learn the mysteries of fortune telling and the power of the mind with Sam Jackson as she teaches us about enchanted tools like tarot cards and pendulums.

Schoolage Story N Craft: Welcome Winter! Grades Kindergarten and up. Share snowy stories and make a sign to welcome the chilly season.

Registration required.

Improve your reading skills and make a new friend by reading aloud to our therapy dog.

Bring your favorite book or choose one from our shelves.

All ages

Registration requested

Please choose ONE session. No registration needed.

Grades K & Up

Session 1 from 4:00 - 4:25 pm

Session 2 from 4:35 - 5:00 pm

Come in and READ a favorite story to a canine friend. 

The dogs will love listening to you! 

Assemble a collection of folded-paper playthings!

Ages 5 and up. Registration is required.

Presented by Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Monmouth County. Ornithology is the scientific name for the study of birds.  Learn about different bird species and their unique body parts. Discover how birds fly.  Listen to bird songs and match them to the correct feathered friend!

TWEENS! Learn to Code with Mirobot - Grades 5 - 7

Work in teams to build a small robot and program it using the popular coding language, Scratch, guided by Ashni Kapadia of Project Spark. No programming experience necessary!

Wednesdays, January 15, 22 & 29 and February 5, 12 &19 from 7:00 - 8:00 pm

Please plan to attend all sessions; bring your own laptop and charger, or request to use one from the library. 

Space is limited.  Register once for all sessions beginning January 1, in-person, by phone or online at  http://bit.ly/HQTweens

Do you want to speak English?  Come and join our English Conversation Classes.  Learn the language to help you at work, at home, and in the community.  Meet and speak with others who are learning English. 

Open to adults 18 years and older, at all levels.

All classes are free and meet on Wednesday evenings, January 8th through April 1st, from 7:00 - 8:30 pm, when the library is open.

Presented in partnership with the Literacy New Jersey - Monmouth County. 

For more information, please contact Literacy New Jersey - Monmouth County at 732-571-0209

Beneath the Scarlet Sky by Mark T. Sullivan

Based on the true story of a forgotten hero, USA Today and #1 Amazon Chart's bestseller is the triumjphant, epic tale of one young man's incredible courage and resilience during one of history's darkest hours.

Copies of the book for book club use are available at the library's circulation desk.
 

Come learn to play bridge! 

9:15 am sessions for beginners, and experienced players start at 10:30 am. 

Taught by Pat Guadagno.

Thanks to the Friends of the Monmouth County Library for their support of this program.

2020 Census Jobs

The U.S. Census Bureau is recruiting to fill hundreds of thousands of temporary positions across the country to assist with the 2020 Census count.   

Could you use extra income? Jobs for the 2020 Census offer competitive wages that are paid weekly.  Authorized expenses, such as mileage, are reimbursed for employees doing field work.  Temporary positions for the 2020 Census feature flexible hours -- a perfect fit if you are looking to earn extra money, even if you already have other commitments.  

Census results are used to determine your representation in Congress and they help inform how billions of dollars are distributed for hospitals, schools, roads, and more.  Help ensure that everyone in your community is counted in the 2020 Census.  Every 10 years, since 1790, the United States has undertaken the momentous task of counting its population.  This is your chance to play a role. 

Want to know how you can work for the U.S. Census?  A representative will be in the library lobby to answer your questions.  

THIS PROGRAM IS CANCELLED!

Tired of paying a lot of money to your cable company and having very little to watch?

If thinking about options to replace the cable package in your home is giving you a headache, or you just want to see the choices available, we are here to help!

This workshop will provide you with options in order to make a decision that’s best for you.  

Presented by Arthur Ehrlich and Joel Iserson.

Free program

Cut the Cord is CANCELLED Thursday, January 23 at 10:00 am. We will show this suprise movie in its place and have handouts from the Cut the Cord presenters. 

A romantic comedy centered around several London couples during Christmastime. Directed by Richard Curtis. Starring Hugh Grant, Liam Neeson, Colin Firth, Emma Thompson, Kiera Knightley, Bill Nighy, Laura Linney, and Alan Rickman.

Comedy/Drama/Romance – 2 hours and 15 minutes

©Universal Pictures

Family Craft Time: Paint a Pinecone. Ages 2 and up with parent/caregiver. No registration required.

Killers of the Flower Moon: The Osage Murders and the Birth of the FBI by David Grann

In Killers of the Flower Moon, writer and journalist David Grann offers an intimately detailed account of a little-known but devastating chapter in American history: the Osage Reign of Terror, officially recognized as a period of five years from 1921 to 1926 during which upwards of twenty Osage Indians were murdered in cold blood for access to their valuable shares of oil money. The Osage, whose reservation just outside of Pawhuska, Oklahoma, once sat atop one of the largest oil deposits in the country, and whose legal protection under tribal law gave each member of the tribe a headright (a share of the mineral trust), were the wealthiest group of people in the country per capita by the early 1920s.

Created from a combination of Luciano Pavarotti’s performances with never-before-seen footage, the film will give audiences around the world a portrait of the most beloved opera singer of all time. Directed by Ron Howard. Starring Luciano Pavarotti.

Documentary/Biography/Music - 1 hour and 55 minutes

(c)Lions Gate Films, Inc.

The Crawley family prepares for an official royal visit to their family house in Yorkshire in 1927. They experience physical, social, and psychological upheavals as King George V, Queen Mary, and their royal entourage descend upon the eponymous mansion. Directed by Michael Engler. Starring Matthew Goode, Maggie Smith, and Tuppence Middleton.

Drama/Romance- 2 hours and 2 minutes

(c) Focus Features

Tolkien explores the formative years of the renowned author's life as he finds friendship, courage and inspiration among a fellow group of writers and artists at school. Their brotherhood strenghens as they grow up and weather love and loss together, including Tolkien's tumultuous courtship of his beloved Edith Bratt, until the dark outbreak of the First World War which threatens to tear thier fellowship apart.  All of these experineces would later inspire Tolkien to write his famous Middle-Earth novels.  Directed by Dome Karukoski.  Starring Nicholas Hoult, Lily Collins, and Colm Meaney.

Biography/Drama/War - 1 hour and 52 minutes

© Fox Searchlight Pictures

Civil rights activists march from Selma, Alabama, to Montgomery to secure voting rights for black Americans in this docudrama, which focuses on the actions of Martin Luther King, Jr. Directed by Ava DuVernay. Starring David Oyelowo, Carmen Ejogo, Tom Wilkinson, Cuba Gooding Jr., and Alessandro Nivola. 

A Docudrama to Commemorate Martin Luther King, Jr. Day - 2 hours and 8 minutes

(c)Paramount Pictures

Based on the seminal James Ellroy crime novel, L.A. Confidential is a hard-boiled tale of crime and corruption that takes place in 1953 when Los Angeles was being vigorously transformed into the metropolis of the future through the influences of population explosion, civic promotion and the pervasive reach of television. During this heady era, a cast of gritty colorful characters on both sides of the law intersect in a web of corruption and deceit. Three cops, a call girl, a mysterious millionaire, and a tabloid journalist fuel a labyrinthine plot rife with mystery, ambition, romance and humor. Directed by Curtis Hanson. Starring Kevin Spacey, Russell Crowe, Guy Pearce, and Kim Basinger. 

Crime/Drama/Mystery - 2 hours and 18 minutes

(c)20th Century Fox

Celebrate Chinese New Year and welcome in the Year of the Rat with a special craft!

School Age Storytime from 3:15 to 3:50 pm

OR

Preschool Storytime from 4:00 to 4:30 pm

Ages 3 and up. Keep fit and build motor skills by doing fun exercises with Gymboree! Registration required; call, stop in, or sign up online http://bit.ly/Oceanport Kids beginning January 9.

Bring the whole family to learn how to play some classic games! There’s a reason they’ve been around for so long.

NOTE: Marbles are choking hazards so we ask that babies be kept off the floor and in a guardian’s arms or in their strollers/car seats for the duration of this program. 

Celebrate the season with a winter story, then make some snow from shaving cream and baking soda. 

NOTE: Please alert the librarian if your child has any allergies. Ages 4 and up

Have you ever wondered what it takes to make a movie? Join us as Monmouth County Tourism Videographer, Julian Garcia, takes us through the steps! For ages 10 and up. 

Civil rights activists march from Selma, Alabama, to Montgomery to secure voting rights for black Americans in this docudrama, which focuses on the actions of Martin Luther King, Jr. Directed by Ava DuVernay. Starring David Oyelowo, Carmen Ejogo, Tom Wilkinson, Cuba Gooding Jr., and Alessandro Nivola. 

A Docudrama to Commemorate Martin Luther King, Jr. Day - 2 hours and 8 minutes

(c)Paramount Pictures

Based on the seminal James Ellroy crime novel, L.A. Confidential is a hard-boiled tale of crime and corruption that takes place in 1953 when Los Angeles was being vigorously transformed into the metropolis of the future through the influences of population explosion, civic promotion and the pervasive reach of television. During this heady era, a cast of gritty colorful characters on both sides of the law intersect in a web of corruption and deceit. Three cops, a call girl, a mysterious millionaire, and a tabloid journalist fuel a labyrinthine plot rife with mystery, ambition, romance and humor. Directed by Curtis Hanson. Starring Kevin Spacey, Russell Crowe, Guy Pearce, and Kim Basinger. 

Crime/Drama/Mystery - 2 hours and 18 minutes

(c)20th Century Fox

Come and play Mah Jongg! Bring your set. Fridays throughout the month.

Join us as Daniele Parisi returns for this seven-week series of Restorative Yoga.  These 60-minute sessions are held on Saturday mornings from January 18 through February 29.  Keep yourself feeling well and balanced as we move through the winter months.    

Please wear comfortable clothing that will allow for a good range of motion. It is recommended to bring your own mat.  

Space is limited; Registration is required for each session you plan to attend.  

Thanks to the Friends of the Monmouth County Library for funding this program. 

To join the program as a student or volunteer as a tutor, please fill out a registration form at the Atlantic Highlands Library front desk. For additional information, you can contact the AH Library at 732-291-1956. Both students and tutors are required to attend an orientation session (date to be announced later) prior to being accepted into the program.

Time commitment: English Conversation Classes will take place in the Atlantic Highlands Library (100 1st Avenue, Atlantic Highlands, NJ) from 10:00 am to 11:30 am on specific Saturdays. The Spring 2020 session will run from January to May. You must register separately for each session and commit to taking part in all 10 classes.

Learn to play chess  and "Go" Play a game with others, from beginners to champion-level players. 

Meeting room space available most Saturdays when the Library is open.

Please check the Library's online calendar, or call 732-431-7220 x7222. 

Family Fun Saturday: Lunar New Year Fun!  All ages welcome. Family will learn about the Lunar Celebration and craft some projects to celebrate the Chinese New Year of the Rat!  Registration is required.

Join us as Daniele Parisi returns for this seven-week series of Restorative Yoga.  These 60-minute sessions are held on Saturday mornings from January 18 through February 29.  Keep yourself feeling well and balanced as we move through the winter months.    

Please wear comfortable clothing that will allow for a good range of motion. It is recommended to bring your own mat.  

Space is limited; Registration is required for each session you plan to attend.  

PLEASE DO NOT REGISTER TO ATTEND MORE THAN ONE SESSION PER DAY

Thanks to the Friends of the Monmouth County Library for funding this program. 

Do what you love!  

Join experienced Knitter Heather Stone for this fun creative activity! She will assist you with learning how to cast on stiches, follow pattern instructions, select the correct yarn and needles for your project, and so much more! Supplies are available for beginners. All skill levels are welcome! 

Jamie Novak Returns to Howell Library with updated tips for the clutter challenges of modern life! If you have too much stuff and not enough time, this program is for you!

Join author and de-cluttering humorist Jamie Novak when she shares her tips for clearing clutter. Jamie has updated and expanded her information, focusing on the clutter challenges of modern life, such as how to clean up digital files and what to do with all the stuff your kids leave behind when they move out. She'll still share her tried-and-true secrets for how to decide what to keep and how to let stuff go (even if you’re a saver). Learn which papers you need to keep, how to sort boxes of photos and recipes, and how to get it all done when you are short on time or motivation.

This year keep your promise to get organized with this brand-new program!

Registration is required. 

Copies of Jamie's updated book "Keep This, Toss That" will be available after the program for purchase and autographs.

Bob Burger and Friends are back to perform the iconic songs of Fleetwood Mac!

The band will include Bob Burger, Lisa Sherman, Jerzy Jung, John Merjave, Jon Rogers, and Joe Bellia.

We thank the Friends of the Monmouth County Library for co-sponsoring this concert and underwriting the maintenance of our Concert Grand Piano.

Entrance doors open at 12:30 pm. Seats are available on a first come, first served basis. We request that participants do not hold seats for others. Library staff reserves a number of seats for a limited time.

Free program

2020 Census Jobs

The U.S. Census Bureau is recruiting to fill hundreds of thousands of temporary positions across the country to assist with the 2020 Census count.   

Could you use extra income? Jobs for the 2020 Census offer competitive wages that are paid weekly.  Authorized expenses, such as mileage, are reimbursed for employees doing field work.  Temporary positions for the 2020 Census feature flexible hours -- a perfect fit if you are looking to earn extra money, even if you already have other commitments.  

Census results are used to determine your representation in Congress and they help inform how billions of dollars are distributed for hospitals, schools, roads, and more.  Help ensure that everyone in your community is counted in the 2020 Census.  Every 10 years, since 1790, the United States has undertaken the momentous task of counting its population.  This is your chance to play a role. 

Want to know how you can work for the U.S. Census?  A representative will be in the library lobby to answer your questions.  

Come and play Mah-Jongg!

Bring your set. Seating is limited. Rules are posted.

Contact:  732-938-2300

Meets every Monday afternoon that the library is open.  Bring your game and come join us!

Want to play Bridge? Come and join other groups in the meeting room. 

Participants need to know how to play the game and game sets will be provided. 

Please note: This program has been changed from Fizzing Frozen Baking Soda Blocks to Fizzing Baking Soda Rainbows.

Ages 3 - 5 years

Registration required.

The Crawley Family prepares for an official royal visit to their family house in Yorkshire in 1927. They experience physical, social, and psychological upheavals as King George V, Queen Mary, and their royal entourage descend on the eponymous mansion. Directed by Michael Engler. Starring Michelle Dockery, Phyllis Logan, Allen Leech, Maggie Smith, and Tuppence Middleton. 

Drama – 2 hours and 2 minutes

©Focus Features

Please note: This program has been changed from Fizzing Frozen Baking Soda Blocks to Fizzing Baking Soda Rainbows.

Ages 3 - 5 years

Registration required.

Share "Frosty The Snowman" and other cold snow creature books with Pippin, A Cairn Terrier, Penny, a mixed Shih Tzu, and Allie, a Labrador Retriever.

Grades K - 2

Registration required.

Do you have a story to tell? Meet with others who enjoy sharing personal experiences, family histories, and fictional writing. The group will feature gentle suggestions to enhance your writing. Facilitator will be Lois Kiely, published memoir writer and retired professor from Monmouth University. This program is geared toward adults.

Meets on the third Monday of every month.

Python is a programming language that can be used for a variety of applications including web development, game programming, and computer graphics. Python remains one of the fastest growing programming languages and we are excited to continue hosting this series.  

During this session, we will be building on what we’ve learned and taking things to the next level!  

Girls Who Code is a national non-profit organization working to close the gender gap in technology and change the image of what a programmer looks like and does.  

Must have completed one of the prerequisites to register: 

1. Attended the previous session of Girls Who Code - Python (October 7-28)
2. Read and comprehend the first four chapters of Teach Your Kids to Code: A Parent-Friendly Guide to Python Programming by Bryson Payne
3. Have a basic knowledge and understanding of Python

Registration is required. Please bring along a laptop for the program.

Program Dates: February 3, February 10

For Grades 6-12

Come and play bridge! Monday evenings when the library is open. 

The Crawley Family prepares for an official royal visit to their family house in Yorkshire in 1927. They experience physical, social, and psychological upheavals as King George V, Queen Mary, and their royal entourage descend on the eponymous mansion. Directed by Michael Engler. Starring Michelle Dockery, Phyllis Logan, Allen Leech, Maggie Smith, and Tuppence Middleton. 

Drama – 2 hours and 2 minutes

©Focus Features

Make friends, talk about books, and read and learn in a relaxed community setting.  The Next Chapter Book Club (NCBC) offers an opportunity for adults and teens with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) to participate in a weekly book club.  The group meets Mondays at 7:00 pm to read aloud and discuss a book for one hour. Books are provided by the library.

We are also looking for volunteers who would like to help facilitate the meetings.  If interested, please contact Kim Avagliano at the library, 732-683-8980.  

Please register by calling 1-866-941-8188.

Do you want to speak English? Come and join the Beginning English conversation classes:

• To listen and practice English.
• Learn language to help you at work, at home, and in the community.
• Meet and speak with others who are learning English.
• All Classes are free and meet on Monday evenings from 7pm - 8:30 pm

• If you have a question about this class or any Library Program, please call our Reference Librarians at 732 431 7220 x 7222.

Taught by Pat Guadagno

Class meets every Tuesday

9:15am-9:45am- lesson for absolute beginners

9:45am-12pm- open play with mentoring

*No registration required*

Join us on Tuesdays for an afternoon of knitting and crocheting. All skill levels are welcome

An actor and his stunt double struggle to keep pace with the evolving entertainment industry in 1960s Los Angeles. Directed by Quentin Tarantino. Starring Leonardo DiCaprio, Brad Pitt, and Margot Robbie.

Comedy/Drama - 2 hours and 41 minutes.

©Columbia Pictures Industries, Inc.

The Crawley family prepares for an official royal visit to their family house in Yorkshire in 1927. They experience physical, social, and psychological upheavals as King George V, Queen Mary, and their royal entourage descend on the eponymous mansion. Directed by Michael Engler. Starring Matthew Goode, Maggie Smith, and Tuppence Middleton.

Drama/Romance – 2 hours and 2 minutes

©Focus Features

Schoolage Awesome Activity: Snow What??  Penguin fun! Make your penguin waddle after listening to penguin tails and tales!  Grades Kindergarten and up.  Registration required.

Run by Literacy Volunteers of America--Monmouth County Tutors. For adults 18 years and older. No children, please.

Do you want to speak English? Come and join the English conversation classes:

• To listen and practice English.
• Learn language to help you at work, at home, and in the community.
• Meet and speak with others who are learning English.

All classes are free and meet on Tuesday evenings from 7:00 - 8:30 pm.

If you have a question about this class or any Library Program, please call our Reference Librarians at  732 431 7220 x7222.

Drop by to visit with a US Census Recruiter and find out more for yourself about open positions, eligibility, work hours and more. 

Information on paying jobs with the 2020 US Census will be available from Government Census Recruiter at Library Headquarters on most Wednesdays from 9am til 1pm. Some of these jobs/positions include census takers, recruiting assistants, office staff, and supervisory staff. 

Please note: Library staff can not take information for US Census positions. 

A representative from the Surrogate’s office will be at the Library to provide you free and confidential help on probate matters. 

Please schedule an appointment by calling 732-431-7330 ext 7336

This peer led volunteer support group is for those who are actively looking for work and would like to begin or reinvigorate their job search. Anyone in career transition, recent college grads, laid off workers, unemployed or underemployed professionals, persons reentering the job market, struggling small business owners, and retirees looking for part-time or volunteer work are invited to attend.  Group members assist each other in techniques and suggestions to improve job search, offer support, and help with personal and  professional networking to find a position.  Additional resources are available in the library's Career Information Center and on the Library website. 

When an efficiency expert is hired to modernize a TV broadcasting network, the head of the research department begins to worry that her reference staff will  be replaced by a computer. Directed by Walter Lang. Starring Katherine Hepburn, Spencer Tracy, Joan Blondell, Gig Young, Dina Merrill, and Sue Randall.

Comedy/Romance - 1 hour and 43 minutes

© Twentieth Century Fox

Schoolage Story N Craft: Snow What?? Make your penguin waddle after listening to penguin tails and tales!

Grades Kindergarten and up. Registration required.

Listen to David Shannon’s silly classic A Bad Case of the Stripes! We’ll discuss the story and create our own character experiencing an outrageous case of the stripes using construction paper, glue, and paint!

Grades K and Up!

Revisit past projects in this surprise craft event!

*Space is limited; register in-person, by phone, or online http://bit.ly/HQKids

Free-build LEGO® creations after sharing a story!

Ages 5 and up. Registration is required.

For grades K and up. Learn how plants come to life in the Winter. Make a popcorn and cranberry string bird feeder. Registration Required. Presented by Rutgers Monmouth County Master Gardener Sirena Smith.

TWEENS! Learn to Code with Mirobot - Grades 5 - 7

Work in teams to build a small robot and program it using the popular coding language, Scratch, guided by Ashni Kapadia of Project Spark. No programming experience necessary!

Wednesdays, January 15, 22 & 29 and February 5, 12 & 19 from 7:00 - 8:00 pm

Please plan to attend all sessions; bring your own laptop and charger, or request to use one from the library. 

Space is limited.  Register once for all sessions beginning January 1, in-person, by phone or online at  http://bit.ly/HQTweens

Do you want to speak English?  Come and join our English Conversation Classes.  Learn the language to help you at work, at home, and in the community.  Meet and speak with others who are learning English. 

Open to adults 18 years and older, at all levels.

All classes are free and meet on Wednesday evenings, January 8th through April 1st, from 7:00 - 8:30 pm, when the library is open.

Presented in partnership with the Literacy New Jersey - Monmouth County. 

For more information, please contact Literacy New Jersey - Monmouth County at 732-571-0209

Come learn to play bridge! 

9:15 am sessions for beginners, and experienced players start at 10:30 am. 

Taught by Pat Guadagno.

Thanks to the Friends of the Monmouth County Library for their support of this program.

2020 Census Jobs

The U.S. Census Bureau is recruiting to fill hundreds of thousands of temporary positions across the country to assist with the 2020 Census count.   

Could you use extra income? Jobs for the 2020 Census offer competitive wages that are paid weekly.  Authorized expenses, such as mileage, are reimbursed for employees doing field work.  Temporary positions for the 2020 Census feature flexible hours -- a perfect fit if you are looking to earn extra money, even if you already have other commitments.  

Census results are used to determine your representation in Congress and they help inform how billions of dollars are distributed for hospitals, schools, roads, and more.  Help ensure that everyone in your community is counted in the 2020 Census.  Every 10 years, since 1790, the United States has undertaken the momentous task of counting its population.  This is your chance to play a role. 

Want to know how you can work for the U.S. Census?  A representative will be in the library lobby to answer your questions.  

Family Craft Time: Hot Chocolate Mug. Ages 2 and up with parent/caregiver. No registration required.

Contact: 732-938-2300

Based on a real story, the film recounts the 2000 K-141 Kursk submarine disaster. The film tells the story of the Russian nuclear submarine as it's sinking to the bottom of the Barents Sea and the sailors fighting to survive it. Directed by Thomas Vinterberg. Starring Matthias Schoenaerts, Léa Seydoux, Colin Firth, Max von Sydow, and Steven Waddington.

Action/Adventure/Drama - 1 hour 40 minutes

(c)Lions Gate Films, Inc.

From writer/director/producer Gurinder Chadha ("Bend It Like Beckham") comes the inspirational drama "Blinded by the Light," set to the music and lyrics of Bruce Springsteen's timeless songs. "Blinded by the Light" tells the story of Javed (Viveik Kalra), a British teen of Pakistani descent, growing up in the town of Luton, England, in 1987. Amidst the racial and economic turmoil of the times, he writes poetry as a means to escape the intolerance of his hometown and the inflexibility of his traditional father. But when his classmate introduces him to the music of "the Boss," Javed sees parallels to his working-class life in Springsteen's powerful lyrics. As Javed discovers a cathartic outlet for his own pent-up dreams, he also begins to find the courage to express himself in his own unique voice. Based on Sarfraz Manzoor's acclaimed memoir, Greetings from Bury Park, "Blinded by the Light" is a joyous story of courage, love, hope, family, and the unique ability of music to lift the human spirit. Directed by Gurinder Chadha. Starring Viviek Kalra, Kulvinder Ghir, Meera Ganatra, Aaron Phagura, and Dean-Charles Chapman.

Comedy/Drama/Music- 1 hour and 58 minutes

(c) New Line Cinema 

Robert Duvall's Oscar-winning performance dominates this study of Mac Sledge, a hard-drinking country singer whose latest binge has left him stranded at a remote and run-down Texas motel owned by a young widow. Directed by Bruce Beresford. Starring Robert Duvall, Tess Harper, Betty Buckley, Ellen Barkin, and Wilford Brimley.   

Drama/Music - 1 hour and 39 minutes

(c) Universal Pictures

In the year 1613, Shakespeare is acknowledged as the greatest writer of the age.  But, disaster strikes when his renowned Globe Theatre burns to the ground, and devastated, Shakespeare returns to Strford, where he must face a troubled past and a neglected family. Directed by Kenneth Branagh. Starring Keneth Branagh, Judi Dench, Ian McKellen. 

Biography/ Drama/ History - 1 hour and 41 minutes

© Sony Pictures Classics

Let's make some foamy snow men out of baking soda, soap, and water!

School Age Storytime from 3:15 to 3:50 pm

OR

Preschool Storytime from 4:00 to 4:30 pm

Listen to David Shannon’s silly classic A Bad Case of the Stripes! We’ll discuss the story and create our own character experiencing an outrageous case of the stripes using construction paper, glue, and paint!

Have you ever wondered what it takes to make a movie? Join us as Monmouth County Tourism Videographer, Julian Garcia, takes us through the steps! For ages 10 and up. 

Robert Duvall's Oscar-winning performance dominates this study of Mac Sledge, a hard-drinking country singer whose latest binge has left him stranded at a remote and run-down Texas motel owned by a young widow. Directed by Bruce Beresford. Starring Robert Duvall, Tess Harper, Betty Buckley, Ellen Barkin, and Wilford Brimley.   

Drama/Music - 1 hour and 39 minutes

(c) Universal Pictures

Do you enjoy knitting or crocheting? Join us for some converations and creation.

Come and play Mah Jongg! Bring your set. Fridays throughout the month.

The Ceramic Art of Meghan Burke will be on display for the month of February.  A detailed list of items and prices is available at the Circulation Desk.  

Meghan Burke, from Manasquan, NJ, graduated in 2015 from St. Joseph's University with a Bachelors of Art degree before traveling to several art residencies across the U.S., including: Watershed Center for Ceramic Arts, Byrdcliffe Arts Guild, and Elsewhere Studios. She is an avid animal lover, nature enthusiast, and novice gardener. After beginning her ceramics career as a sculptor, she found a love of functional pottery, using her passion for plants and flowers to inspire her hand-pinched and coiled pottery. She found her true fascination with wood-firing at Touchstone Center for Crafts, where she worked as the ceramics studio technician for two years. She now fires and finishes her work completely in a wood kiln.  Meghan currently resides in Pittsburgh, PA and works out of a studio in Polish Hill. Find more information about Meghan and her work on instagram @meghanburkestudio.

Wood kilns: The process of using wood to fire and finish pottery has been around since the 5th century. It is a primitive firing method and the results vary based on clay body, type of wood, placement of pots in the kiln, and firing time/techniques. Each piece of pottery that comes out of a wood kiln is a unique mark in time based on what has occurred during the firing. This means no piece is exactly the same; the flames and wood ash create different surfaces.  

When firing a wood kiln, there are usually groups or teams of people. Each shift lasts several hours and one is stoking or adding wood to the kiln continuously for several days. The kiln is solely fueled by wood and the kiln heats up the ash and flames move throughout the kiln, pushing its way through the pots that have been loaded inside, leaving its mark on them. As the kiln reaches its desired temperature of about 2,400 degrees Fahrenheit, the pots inside glow and the wood ash hits the pottery and melts onto them, creating the surface and glaze. Wood firing is a physically demanding process, but the results can be extremely rewarding. Each pot is a unique story from the kiln. 

Monmouth County Library - Ocean Township Branch 

Join us for stories, songs, rhymes, crafts, special guests, and more!

Baby Storytimes – Ages 10 months to 2 years (with parent/caregiver)
Mondays, February 3, 10 & 24 from 11:30 am - 12:00 pm
Wednesdays, February 5, 12, 19 & 26 from 9:30 am - 10:00 am

Toddler Storytimes – Ages 2 to 3 1/2 years old (with parent/caregiver)
Mondays, February 3, 10 & 24 from 10:30 am - 10:50 am
Wednesdays, February 5, 12, 19 & 26 from 9:30 am - 10:00 am

Preschool Storytime & Craft – Ages 3 1/2 to 5 years old (with parent/caregiver)
Mondays, February 3, 10 & 24 from 2:00 pm - 2:30 pm
Wednesdays, February 5, 12, 19 & 26 from 11:30 am - 12:00 pm

Colts Neck Library celebrates Bring Your Child to the Library day with a real life Where’s Waldo? search! Pick up a sheet of what to look for at the circulation desk and mark off each Waldo character as you find them. If you can locate all four characters hand in your worksheet to claim your prize!

Allentown Library celebrates Bring Your Child to the Library day with a real life Where’s Waldo? search! Pick up a sheet of what to look for at the circulation desk and mark off each Waldo character as you find them. If you can locate all four characters hand in your worksheet to claim your prize!

Swing by the library for a make and take craft as we celebrate coming to your local library!

Do you think spring is on its way? Or maybe we'll still have winter for a little longer? Make your own groundhog and determine the coming of the new season yourself!

Join us as Daniele Parisi returns for this seven-week series of Restorative Yoga.  These 60-minute sessions are held on Saturday mornings from January 18 through February 29.  Keep yourself feeling well and balanced as we move through the winter months.    

Please wear comfortable clothing that will allow for a good range of motion. It is recommended to bring your own mat.  

Space is limited; Registration is required for each session you plan to attend.  

Thanks to the Friends of the Monmouth County Library for support of this program

Take your Child to the Library Day!   Create a winter themed craft with your child.

Ask for supplies at the  circulation desk!  No registration needed.

Learn to play chess  and "Go" Play a game with others, from beginners to champion-level players. 

Meeting room space available most Saturdays when the Library is open.

Please check the Library's online calendar, or call 732-431-7220 x7222. 

All ages welcome!  

Celebrate Take Your Child to the Library Day with Stage a Story! Join us for an interactive storytelling performance where you get to be the star!

*Space is limited; register for each program in-person, by phone, or online http://bit.ly/HQKids

Children will explore the joy of literacy and use their imagination by visualizing a story and expressing literature through the creative movement of learning through movement. Enyoy coloring, yoga games, instruments and more! No registration.

Join us as Daniele Parisi returns for this seven-week series of Restorative Yoga.  These 60-minute sessions are held on Saturday mornings from January 18 through February 29.  Keep yourself feeling well and balanced as we move through the winter months.    

Please wear comfortable clothing that will allow for a good range of motion. It is recommended to bring your own mat.  

Space is limited; Registration is required for each session you plan to attend.  

PLEASE DO NOT REGISTER TO ATTEND MORE THAN ONE SESSION PER DAY

Thanks to the Friends of the Monmouth County Library for funding this program. 

Experience tremendous musical energy offered by a group with over 50 performers! The Colts Neck Community Band will celebrate a diverse and memorable repertoire from showtunes to patriotic, classical to pop. These talented area musicians have been hailed as one of the finest concert bands in New Jersey. Musical Director Kelly Tyma performs with Conductors Mel Chayette, Don Swinchoski, Eric Robertshaw, and Dave Crosby.

This concert is co-sponsored by Gary Matoren in memory of his daughter Debbie Lynn Matoren.

Doors open at 12:30 pm. Seats are available on a first come, first served basis. We request that participants do not hold or reserve seats for others. Library staff reserves a number of seats for a limited time. Videotaping is not allowed during this concert.

Free program.

AARP Foundation Tax-Aide, an AARP Foundation program, helps low-to moderate-income taxpayers by assisting with tax services and ensuring they receive applicable tax credits and deductions. This service is available free to taxpayers, with special attention to those 60 and older.

Through a cadre of trained volunteers, AARP Tax-Aide offers face-to-face tax information only. There is no pre-registration. A limited number of returns will be filed, depending on the number of volunteers available to complete returns within listed times, on days that the Library Branch is open. 

Certain documentation is required to be with taxpayer before a return will be started. 

AARP/Tax Aide Volunteers will be in Eastern Branch Library, Shrewsbury  on select days and times (when the Library is open),

beginning Monday,  February 3, 2020 through Monday, April 13, 2020.

Mondays: 9:15 am to 1:00 pm AND 4:00 pm - 7:30 pm

Wednesdays: 12:00 noon to 7:30 pm

Thursdays: 9:15 am to 1:00 pm      

Fridays: 9:15 am to 1:00 pm  

Saturdays: 9:15 am to 4:00 pm

If you need Tax Forms:  Tax forms can be downloaded via the State of New Jersey and IRS websites. For assistance, please stop by the Reference Desk at any branch. Printing fees apply for tax forms printed at the library.

Website for State of NJ forms :    www.state.nj.us/treasury/taxation/gitforms.shtml

Website for IRS forms : www.irs.gov

Kids! StoryTime/PlayTime: Free Interactive Stories, Songs and Activities

Enhanced Early Literacy, Learning Enrichment And Social Engagement with certified professional Children’s Librarian. Free at Monmouth County Library! NO fees, NO registration, NO card needed! Call for information. Caregivers need to be in attendance. Check out our other programs, which are free!

Baby Storytimes For ages 10 months to 2 years Mondays, February 3, 10 & 24 from 11:00 to 11:30 am

TODDLER STORYTIME - Ages 2 - 3 ½ years. Siblings welcome!  Mondays, February 3, 10 & 24 from 10:30 to 11:00 am

PRESCHOOL STORYTIME - Ages 3 ½ - 5 years   Tuesdays, February 4, 11, 18 & 25 from 4:15 to 5:00 pm

FAMILY STORYTIME - All Ages  Thursdays, February 6, 13, 20 & 27  from 10:30 to 11:00 am

AARP Foundation Tax-Aide, an AARP Foundation program, helps low-to moderate-income taxpayers by assisting with tax services and ensuring they receive applicable tax credits and deductions. This service is available free to taxpayers, with special attention to those 60 and older.

Through a cadre of trained volunteers, AARP Tax-Aide offers face-to-face tax information only. There is no pre-registration. A limited number of returns will be filed, depending on the number of volunteers available to complete returns within listed times, on days that the Library Branch is open. 

Certain documentation is required to be with taxpayer before a return will be started. Please see documentation list (below) or on the Library flyers.

AARP/Tax Aide Volunteers will be in Eastern Branch Library, Shrewsbury  on select days and times (when the Library is open),

beginning Monday,  February 3, 2020 through Monday, April 13, 2020.

Mondays: 9:15 am to 1:00 pm AND 4:00 pm - 7:30 pm

Wednesdays: 12:00 noon to 7:30 pm

Thursdays: 9:15 am to 1:00 pm      

Fridays: 9:15 am to 1:00 pm  

Saturdays: 9:15 am to 4:00 pm

If you need Tax Forms:  Tax forms can be downloaded via the State of New Jersey and IRS websites. For assistance, please stop by the Reference Desk at any branch. Printing fees apply for tax forms printed at the library.

Website for State of NJ forms :   http://www.state.nj.us/treasury/taxation/prntgit.shtml

Website for IRS forms : http://www.irs.gov/forms-instructions

The following is a list of the most comon documents that AARP Tax-Aide volunteers require in order to prepare a tax return. There may be others if the taxpayer has a unique situation. 

Baby Storytime, Family Storytime, and Preschool Programs

Join us for stories, songs, rhymes, crafts, special guests, and more! No registration needed! 

Babies, Books and Bubbles - Ages 6-24 months with parent/caregiver  Mondays and Wednesdays from 10:00-10:30 am 

Family Storytime - Ages 2 and up with parent/caregiver            Mondays and Wednesdays  from 10:35-11:05 am 

* New* Family Craft Time-  Ages 2 and up (with parent/caregiver) Thursdays- 1:30-2:00 pm

February 6-  Hats!

February 13-  Cookie Decorating

February 20- Snow!

February 27- Dental Health

Come and play Mah-Jongg!

Bring your set. Seating is limited. Rules are posted. 

Want to play Bridge? Come and join other groups in the meeting room. 

Participants need to know how to play the game and game sets will be provided. 

Ages 3 - 5 years old.

Registration required.

The incredible true story of Harriet Tubman, and her quest to lead hundreds of slaves to freedom on the Underground Railroad. Directed by Kasi Lemmons. Starring Cynthia Erivo, Leslie Odom Jr., Joe Alwyn, and Clarke Peters.

Action/Biography/Drama – 2 hours and 5 minutes 

©Focus Features

Ages 3 - 5 years old. 

Registration required.

Grades K - 3

Registration required.

Python is a programming language that can be used for a variety of applications including web development, game programming, and computer graphics. Python remains one of the fastest growing programming languages and we are excited to continue hosting this series.  

During this session, we will be building on what we’ve learned and taking things to the next level!  

Girls Who Code is a national non-profit organization working to close the gender gap in technology and change the image of what a programmer looks like and does.  

Must have completed one of the prerequisites to register: 

1. Attended the previous session of Girls Who Code - Python (October 7-28)
2. Read and comprehend the first four chapters of Teach your kids to code: a parent-friendly guide to Python programming by Payne
3. Have a basic knowledge and understanding of Python

Registration is required. Please bring along a laptop for the program.

Program Dates: February 3, February 10

For Grades 6-12

Come and play bridge! Monday evenings when the library is open. 

The incredible true story of Harriet Tubman, and her quest to lead hundreds of slaves to freedom on the Underground Railroad. Directed by Kasi Lemmons. Starring Cynthia Erivo, Leslie Odom Jr., Joe Alwyn, and Clarke Peters.

Action/Biography/Drama – 2 hours and 5 minutes 

©Focus Features

Make friends, talk about books, and read and learn in a relaxed community setting.  The Next Chapter Book Club (NCBC) offers an opportunity for adults and teens with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) to participate in a weekly book club.  The group meets Mondays at 7:00 pm to read aloud and discuss a book for one hour. Books are provided by the library.

We are also looking for Volunteers who would like to help facilitate the meetings.  If interested, please contact Kim Avagliano at the library, 732-683-8980.  

Please register by calling 1-866-941-8188.

Do you want to speak English? Come and join the Beginning English conversation classes:

• To listen and practice English.
• Learn language to help you at work, at home, and in the community.
• Meet and speak with others who are learning English.
• All Classes are free and meet on Monday evenings from 7pm - 8:30 pm

• If you have a question about this class or any Library Program, please call our Reference Librarians at 732 431 7220 x 7222.

Taught by Pat Guadagno

Class meets every Tuesday

9:15am-9:45am- lesson for absolute beginners

9:45am-12pm- open play with mentoring

*No registration required*

Refreshments will be served and all are welcome to attend, however registration is preferred. Stop by or call the library to reserve your copy of the book today.

Join us on Tuesdays for an afternoon of knitting and crocheting. All skill levels are welcome

AARP Tax-Aide Volunteers offer face-to-face tax information only. There is no pre-registration. A limited number of returns will be filed, depending on the number of volunteers available to complete returns within listed times, on days that the Library Branch is open.

Tax Aide Volunteers will be in Wall Library beginning Monday February 4, 2020 through Tuesday April 14, 2020.                                                                         

Monday’s 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Tuesday’s 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Friday’s 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Please bring Identification, tax forms and supporting records, see website or library flyers for a list of required items.

If you need Tax Forms:  Tax forms can be downloaded via the State of New Jersey and IRS websites. For assistance, please stop by the Reference Desk at any branch. Printing fees apply for tax forms printed at the library.

1 forever alone in a crowd, Arthur Fleck’s disconnect with reality is the origin story of the infamous DC villain who began as just a man struggling to find his way in Gotham’s fractured society. Longing for any light to shine on him, he tries his hand as a stand-up comic, but finds the joke always seems to be on him. Caught in a cyclical existence between apathy and cruelty and, ultimately, betrayal, Arthur makes one bad decision after another that brings about a chain reaction of escalating events in this gritty, allegorical character study. Directed by Todd Phillips. Starring Joaquin Phoenix. Robert De Niro, and Francis Conroy.

Crime/Drama – 2 hours and 2 minutes

©Warner Bros. 

Book Discussion of French Exit: A Tragedy of Manners by Patrick deWitt.

Frances Price is in dire straits. Scandals swirl around the recently widowed New York socialite, and her adult-aged, toddler-brained son Malcolm is no help. Cutting their losses, they grab their cat, Small Frank, and head for the exit. Paris becomes the backdrop for a giddy drive to self-destruction, helped along by a cast of singularly curious characters.

Copies of book available at Circulation Desk.

Need some help keeping up with today's technology? The Teen Advisory Board (TAB) will be offering one-on-one tech help the first and third Tuesday of every month. Bring your phone, laptops and tablets. No appointments needed! 

Run by Literacy Volunteers of America--Monmouth County Tutors. For adults 18 years and older. No children, please.

Do you want to speak English? Come and join the English conversation classes:

• To listen and practice English.
• Learn language to help you at work, at home, and in the community.
• Meet and speak with others who are learning English.

All classes are free and meet on Tuesday evenings from 7:00 - 8:30 pm.

If you have a question about this class or any Library Program, please call our Reference Librarians at  732 431 7220 x7222.

AARP Foundation Tax-Aide, an AARP Foundation program, helps low-to moderate-income taxpayers by assisting with tax services and ensuring they receive applicable tax credits and deductions. This service is available free to taxpayers, with special attention to those 60 and older.

Through a cadre of trained volunteers, AARP Tax-Aide offers face-to-face tax information only. There is no pre-registration. A limited number of returns will be filed, depending on the number of volunteers available to complete returns within listed times, on days that the Library Branch is open. 

Certain documentation is required to be with taxpayer before a return will be started. 

AARP/Tax Aide Volunteers will be in Eastern Branch Library, Shrewsbury  on select days and times (when the Library is open),

beginning Monday,  February 3, 2020 through Monday, April 13, 2020.

Mondays: 9:15 am to 1:00 pm AND 4:00 pm - 7:30 pm

Wednesdays: 12:00 noon to 7:30 pm

Thursdays: 9:15 am to 1:00 pm      

Fridays: 9:15 am to 1:00 pm  

Saturdays: 9:15 am to 4:00 pm

If you need Tax Forms:  Tax forms can be downloaded via the State of New Jersey and IRS websites. For assistance, please stop by the Reference Desk at any branch. Printing fees apply for tax forms printed at the library.

Website for State of NJ forms :    www.state.nj.us/treasury/taxation/gitforms.shtml

Website for IRS forms : www.irs.gov

Drop by to visit with a US Census Recruiter and find out more for yourself about open positions, eligibility, work hours and more. 

Information on paying jobs with the 2020 US Census will be available from Government Census Recruiter at Library Headquarters 

on most Wednesdays from 9am til 1pm. Some of these jobs/positions include census takers, recruiting assistants, office staff, and supervisory staff. 

Please note: Library staff can not take information for US Census positions. 

A representative from the Surrogate’s office will be at the Library to provide you free and confidential help on probate matters.   

Please schedule an appointment by calling 732-431-7330 ext. 7336

Monmouth County Library - Atlantic Highlands Branch 

Join us for stories, songs, rhymes, crafts, special guests, and more! 

Baby Storytimes – Ages 10 months to 2 years (With Parent/Caregiver)
Wednesdays from 9:30 am - 10:00 am
For you and your baby to enjoy nursery rhymes, music, finger plays, and playtime!

Toddler Storytimes – Ages 2 to 3 1/2 years old (With Parent/Caregiver)
Wednesdays from 10:30 am - 10:50 am
Join us for stories, rhymes, songs, and fun!

Family Storytimes– Ages 10 months to 4 years (With Parent/Caregiver)
Wednesdays from 11:30 am - 12:00 pm
Join us for stories, songs, playtime, and more!
 

This peer led volunteer support group is for those who are actively looking for work and would like to begin or reinvigorate their job search. Anyone in career transition, recent college grads, laid off workers, unemployed or underemployed professionals, persons reentering the job market, struggling small business owners, and retirees looking for part-time or volunteer work are invited to attend.  Group members assist each other in techniques and suggestions to improve job search, offer support, and help with personal and  professional networking to find a position.  Additional resources are available in the library's Career Information Center and on the Library website. 

Neighbors helping Neighbors meets on the first and third Wednesdays of the month. 

Dinner with Edward by Isabel Vincent

When heartsick Isabel agrees to check in on nonagenarian Edward after the death of his wife, she thinks she is just doing her friend a favor. However, their weekly shared meals nourish more than their appetites as Isabel and Edward form a tender friendship in this true story.

Limited number of books available at the circulation desk

Get together with others interested in this challenging game.

Game in session when the Library is open.

The incredible true story of Harriet Tubman, and her quest to lead hundreds of slaves to freedom on the Underground Railroad. Directed by Kasi Lemmons. Starring Cynthia Erivo, Leslie Odom Jr., Joe Alwyn, and Clarke Peters.

Action/Biography/Drama – 2 hours and 5 minutes 

©Focus Features

Build something incredible! Listen to a LEGO® story and then construct your own creation to match the ones in the books. Can you build it better?

STEAM Craft - Use sugar cubes to make the initials of your favorite President. Experiment with how colors are absorbed in sugar cubes.

The Ritual (2012) By Adam Nevill

"When four old University friends set off into the Scandinavian wilderness of the Arctic Circle, they aim to briefly escape the problems of their lives and reconnect with one another. But when Luke, the only man still single and living a precarious existence, finds he has little left in common with his well-heeled friends, tensions rise... " - Provided by publisher

TWEENS! Learn to Code with Mirobot - Grades 5 - 7

Work in teams to build a small robot and program it using the popular coding language, Scratch, guided by Ashni Kapadia of Project Spark. No programming experience necessary!

Wednesdays, January 15, 22 & 29 and February 5, 12 & 19 from 7:00 - 8:00 pm

Please plan to attend all sessions; bring your own laptop and charger, or request to use one from the library. 

Space is limited.  Register once for all sessions beginning January 1, in-person, by phone or online at  http://bit.ly/HQTweens

Do you want to speak English?  Come and join our English Conversation Classes.  Learn the language to help you at work, at home, and in the community.  Meet and speak with others who are learning English. 

Open to adults 18 years and older, at all levels.

All classes are free and meet on Wednesday evenings, January 8th through April 1st, from 7:00 - 8:30 pm, when the library is open.

Presented in partnership with the Literacy New Jersey - Monmouth County. 

For more information, please contact Literacy New Jersey - Monmouth County at 732-571-0209

AARP Foundation Tax-Aide, an AARP Foundation program, helps low-to moderate-income taxpayers by assisting with tax services and ensuring they receive applicable tax credits and deductions. This service is available free to taxpayers, with special attention to those 60 and older.

Through a cadre of trained volunteers, AARP Tax-Aide offers face-to-face tax information only. There is no pre-registration. A limited number of returns will be filed, depending on the number of volunteers available to complete returns within listed times, on days that the Library Branch is open. 

Certain documentation is required to be with taxpayer before a return will be started. 

AARP/Tax Aide Volunteers will be in Eastern Branch Library, Shrewsbury  on select days and times (when the Library is open),

beginning Monday,  February 3, 2020 through Monday, April 13, 2020.

Mondays: 9:15 am to 1:00 pm AND 4:00 pm - 7:30 pm

Wednesdays: 12:00 noon to 7:30 pm

Thursdays: 9:15 am to 1:00 pm      

Fridays: 9:15 am to 1:00 pm  

Saturdays: 9:15 am to 4:00 pm

If you need Tax Forms:  Tax forms can be downloaded via the State of New Jersey and IRS websites. For assistance, please stop by the Reference Desk at any branch. Printing fees apply for tax forms printed at the library.

Website for State of NJ forms :    www.state.nj.us/treasury/taxation/gitforms.shtml

Website for IRS forms : www.irs.gov

Monmouth County Library- Atlantic Highlands Branch 

Join us for stories, songs, rhymes, crafts, special guests and more! 

School Age Program – Grades K and up
Thursdays from 3:15 pm - 3:50 pm
Join us for a variety of activities, including storytime, crafts, special guests and more!

Preschool Program – Ages 3 to 5
Thursdays from 4:00 pm - 4:30 pm
Join us for a variety of activities, including storytime, crafts and more!

Come learn to play bridge! 

9:15 am sessions for beginners, and experienced players start at 10:30 am. 

Taught by Pat Guadagno.

Thanks to the Friends of the Monmouth County Library for their support of this program.

Dawn Dayton is a certified yoga teacher who specializes in gentle beginners yoga and believes yoga is for everyone. 

Please join us every 1st and 3rd Thursday of the month that the Library is open for a morning of relaxation.

(Due to limited space, seating will be on a first come first served basis)

Set in late 1968 and early 1969, Judy portrays Judy Garland in London after successfully securing an engagement in Talk of the Town. Behind the scenes, her life continues on, battling with her manager and her ex-husband. Directed by Rupert Goold. Starring Renée Zellweger, Finn Wittrock, and Rufus Sewell.

Biography/Drama/Music - 1 hour and 58 minutes

©Lions Gate Films, Inc.

Set in late 1968 and early 1969, Judy portrays Judy Garland hustling in Swinging London after successfully securing an engagement in Talk of the Town. Behind the scenes, her tumultuous life continues on, battling with her manager and her ex-husband. Directed by Rupert Goold. Starring Renee Zellweger, Rufus Sewell, and Jessie Buckley.

Biography/Drama/Romance- 1 hour and 58 minutes

(c) Lions Gate Films, Inc.

SHIP is the State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) with volunteer counselors to help those with questions regarding Medicare, whether you are a long-time member or just joining.

SHIP Volunteer Counselor's schedule is coordinated through RSVP (Retired Senior Volunteer Services Program) a division of Family & Children’s Service of Monmouth County. This agency's direct phone number is 732 728 1331.

No appointment is needed at Library Headquarters location, just walk-in for first come, first served information on the first and third Thursdays of each month. 

A widow builds up a business, aided by a black woman. Directed by John M. Stahl. Starring Claudette Colbert, Warren William, Rochelle Hudson, Louise Beavers, and Fredi Washington. 

Drama/Romance - 1 hour and 51 minutes

©Universal Pictures

Set in late 1968 and early 1969, Judy portrays Judy Garland hustling in swinging London after successfully securing an engagement in Talk of the Town. Behind the scenes, her tumultuous life contunues on, battling with her manager and her ex-husband.  Directed by Rupert Goold.  Starring: Finn Wittrock, Renee Zellweger, and Rufus Sewell.

Biogrpahy/ Drama/ History - 1 hour and 58 minutes

© Lion's Gate Films

Cut up some colorful coffee filters to make snowflake suncatchers to warm you up this winter.

Learn about rockets and space shuttles with local students, Talia and Reed Snedecker. All ages welcome for the presentation and surprise craft!

Build something incredible in the New Year! Listen to a LEGO® story and then construct your own creation to match the ones in the books. Can you build it better?

All ages, genders and skill level are welcome at these enjoyable and instructive meetings. Participants are asked to bring their own needles and an open mind. Coordinated by Sarita Pathak and Camille Scala. (Meetings are held on the first and third Thursday of every month when the library is open.) 

Refreshments will be served and all are welcome to attend, however registration is preferred. Stop by or call the library to reserve your copy of the book today.

A widow builds up a business, aided by a black woman. Directed by John M. Stahl. Starring Claudette Colbert, Warren William, Rochelle Hudson, Louise Beavers, and Fredi Washington. 

Drama/Romance - 1 hour and 51 minutes

©Universal Pictures

AARP Foundation Tax-Aide, an AARP Foundation program, helps low-to moderate-income taxpayers by assisting with tax services and ensuring they receive applicable tax credits and deductions. This service is available free to taxpayers, with special attention to those 60 and older.

Through a cadre of trained volunteers, AARP Tax-Aide offers face-to-face tax information only. There is no pre-registration. A limited number of returns will be filed, depending on the number of volunteers available to complete returns within listed times, on days that the Library Branch is open. 

Certain documentation is required to be with taxpayer before a return will be started. 

AARP/Tax Aide Volunteers will be in Eastern Branch Library, Shrewsbury  on select days and times (when the Library is open),

beginning Monday,  February 3, 2020 through Monday, April 13, 2020.

Mondays: 9:15 am to 1:00 pm AND 4:00 pm - 7:30 pm

Wednesdays: 12:00 noon to 7:30 pm

Thursdays: 9:15 am to 1:00 pm      

Fridays: 9:15 am to 1:00 pm  

Saturdays: 9:15 am to 4:00 pm

If you need Tax Forms:  Tax forms can be downloaded via the State of New Jersey and IRS websites. For assistance, please stop by the Reference Desk at any branch. Printing fees apply for tax forms printed at the library.

Website for State of NJ forms :    www.state.nj.us/treasury/taxation/gitforms.shtml

Website for IRS forms : www.irs.gov

For this special First Friday presentation, members of Storytellers Mosaic will share a variety of personal stories and traditional folktales designed to make you laugh and make you think. Audience members are invited to participate. All stories are four minutes or less.

Storytellers Mosaic was established in April 2013 to provide a supportive environment for storytelling at the Jersey Shore. Monthly open meetings are held at the Neptune Township Library. Members and visitors are invited to share stories (including folktales, personal stories, poetry, music and more) and discuss the art of telling. All stories are limited to 4 minutes or less so that everyone has the opportunity to participate. In addition, Storytellers Mosaic members present workshops and performances throughout the year at a variety of venues in Belmar, Bradley Beach, and Ocean Grove. They are always open to visitors.

Thanks to the Friends of the Monmouth County Library for providing the refreshments for First Fridays.

AARP Tax-Aide Volunteers offer face-to-face tax information only. There is no pre-registration. A limited number of returns will be filed, depending on the number of volunteers available to complete returns within listed times, on days that the Library Branch is open.

Tax Aide Volunteers will be in Wall Library beginning Monday February 4, 2020 through Tuesday April 14, 2020.                                                                         

Monday’s 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Tuesday’s 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Friday’s 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Please bring Identification, tax forms and supporting records, see website or library flyers for a list of required items.

If you need Tax Forms:  Tax forms can be downloaded via the State of New Jersey and IRS websites. For assistance, please stop by the Reference Desk at any branch. Printing fees apply for tax forms printed at the library.

Come and play Mah Jongg! Bring your set. Fridays throughout the month.

Do you enjoy knitting or crocheting? Bring your project and enjoy some conversation and inspiration.

AARP Foundation Tax-Aide, an AARP Foundation program, helps low-to moderate-income taxpayers by assisting with tax services and ensuring they receive applicable tax credits and deductions. This service is available free to taxpayers, with special attention to those 60 and older.

Through a cadre of trained volunteers, AARP Tax-Aide offers face-to-face tax information only. There is no pre-registration. A limited number of returns will be filed, depending on the number of volunteers available to complete returns within listed times, on days that the Library Branch is open. 

Certain documentation is required to be with taxpayer before a return will be started. 

AARP/Tax Aide Volunteers will be in Eastern Branch Library, Shrewsbury  on select days and times (when the Library is open),

beginning Monday,  February 3, 2020 through Monday, April 13, 2020.

Mondays: 9:15 am to 1:00 pm AND 4:00 pm - 7:30 pm

Wednesdays: 12:00 noon to 7:30 pm

Thursdays: 9:15 am to 1:00 pm      

Fridays: 9:15 am to 1:00 pm  

Saturdays: 9:15 am to 4:00 pm

If you need Tax Forms:  Tax forms can be downloaded via the State of New Jersey and IRS websites. For assistance, please stop by the Reference Desk at any branch. Printing fees apply for tax forms printed at the library.

Website for State of NJ forms :    www.state.nj.us/treasury/taxation/gitforms.shtml

Website for IRS forms : www.irs.gov

Useful feedback can go a long way to help you become a better writer, but  how do you separate the helpful from the unhelpful? Join us for a series of monthly critique sessions.  If you'd like to share your own work for constructive feedback, see www.monmouthwriters.com for details of what to expect, as well as format/printing instructions. 

Join us as Daniele Parisi returns for this seven-week series of Restorative Yoga.  These 60-minute sessions are held on Saturday mornings from January 18 through February 29.  Keep yourself feeling well and balanced as we move through the winter months.    

Please wear comfortable clothing that will allow for a good range of motion. It is recommended to bring your own mat.  

Space is limited; Registration is required for each session you plan to attend.  

Thanks to the Friends of the Monmouth County Library for funding this program. 

To join the program as a student or volunteer as a tutor, please fill out a registration form at the Atlantic Highlands Library front desk. For additional information, you can contact the AH Library at 732-291-1956. Both students and tutors are required to attend an orientation session (date to be announced later) prior to being accepted into the program.

Time commitment: English Conversation Classes will take place in the Atlantic Highlands Library (100 1st Avenue, Atlantic Highlands, NJ) from 10:00 am to 11:30 am on specific Saturdays. The Spring 2020 session will run from January to May. You must register separately for each session and commit to taking part in all 10 classes.