Happy 2021 from Library Commission and Staff!

While all our branches are closed today, our website is open 24/7 to read, renew, request, research. Tap our app for events and information!  

We look forward to connecting with you in person and on social media sites. 

On Instagram, Facebook, Pinterest & Twitter, our global address is @MonCoLibrary. 

Join us for an original dinosaur-inspired event, featuring songs, puppets, and a look at dinosaur fossils! "Kindie rock" musician and Paleontology enthusiast Jumpin' Jamie will have everyone rocking-and-rolling all over the house while learning about dinos.

This exciting show will be on www.MonmouthCountyLib.org/Kids through January 12!

Public Notice and Disclaimer: While taking part in any virtual program you may be using a third party website link. By clicking on the third party website link, you will leave the Monmouth County Library's website and enter a website not operated by us.  We encourage you to review the privacy policies of every third party website or service that you visit or use including those third parties with whom you interact with through our Library services.For more information on Monmouth County's Social Media Policy, please follow this link: https://co.monmouth.nj.us/page.aspx?ld=1836#SocialMediaPolicy     For more information on the Library's Policy on Internet use, please follow this link: https://monmouthcountylib.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/internet.pdf

Monmouth County Library's Virtual Programs are availalble to help people of all ages stay engaged with us and their community  through online classes, streaming services,  librarian led book discussions, story and craft times, concerts and more. Find out more about what we offer by subscribing to our e-newsletter, using our online calendar, or on our webpages for Teens, Kids and Adults. 

During this time of transition, Library programs are conducted on video conferencing sites called Zoom and Webex.

As part of the County of Monmouth, the Library shares  programs on Webex, Zoom, You Tube, and through Facebook and Instagram and Twitter and Pinterest. 

 Before attending any program or sharing your personal information, we would suggest you read the Monmouth County Public Notice and Disclaimer (below).

Please contact any Adult or Children's Librarian with questions or email us: mcl@MonmouthCountyLib.org

Thank you for using the Monmouth County Library. 

Do you Want to Speak English?

Learn  the language to help you at work, at home, and in the community.

Free English as a Second Language virtual classes or one-on-one tutoring will be offered through Literacy NJ Monmouth.

Open to adults 18 years and older.

Please contact Program Director Jhanna Even at 732 702 1895 or at jeven@literacynj.org

*Available to Monmouth County residents only

Photographer Mae-Lin Tang is a Monmouth County native and local who does photography as a personal hobby.  After purchasing her camera in 2017 for a trip to London, the rest is history.  Mae-Lin is a beloved staff member of Monmouth County Library.

Most of Mae-Lin's photography centers around: 

• Food - either her cooking or other delicious things
• Nature - from her garden, local nature, or parks/gardens
• Still Life - the house life, daytime adventures, attending things and events
• Hummingbirds - quick visitors obsessed with sugar water
• Animals - only when she's able to grab her camera in time before they run away

All of the photographs in the exhibit were taken with a Sony Alpha A6000 at the opportune moments, edited in Adobe Lightroom.  The favored lenses are the Sigma 56mm/f/1.4 prime lens, and the Sony E 55-210mm F4.5-6.3 lens.  

More photography and other pictures can be viewed on her Instagram  @Littledragonmeiling

The exhibit is on display in the Eastern Branch's  Library Lobby display cases through January 30th.  

From  Master Yogi Steven Russell of Becoming Sound, comes a series of weekday lunchtime yoga sessions, created specifically for the way we live in 2021.

Join us through our website: MonmouthCountyLib.org  Sessions will be available to view weekdays between 11:00 am and 2:00 pm. 

Internet access is required to attend. View our website’s Upcoming Events list  to access the sessions.

Weekdays between January 4 - Jan 8: Yoga at Home Part One: On the Floor

Weekdays betwen January 11 thru 15: Yoga at Home Part Two: Standing

Weekdays between January 19**-January 22: Yoga: Breathing for Well Being (Library is closed on Monday January 18) 

Weekdays between January 25 and January 29: Yoga at the Office 

Free of charge

Subscribe to the Library's YouTube Channel for notifications of new programs.

Join Free Virtual Citizenship Classes

Co-Sponsored by the Monmouth County Library, Catholic Charities and Literacy New Jersey

Open to all New Jersey residents. Green Cards are required.

U.S. Citizenship is a 12-week class that prepares its participants for the citizenship test. Students will learn U.S. history, civics, and vocabulary, and will have the chance to practice for their interview. Students in citizenship classes will also meet with an immigration attorney who can help with the N-400 application. Contact one of the four programs below to sign up for classes:

• Tuesdays, January 5 – April 6, 6:30 – 8:30 pm
  To register, contact Literacy NJ Union at 908-486-1777 or bbagger@literacynj.org
• Mondays, January 11 – March 29, 2:00 – 4:00 pm
  To register, contact Literacy NJ Atlantic Cape at kmicale@literacynj.org
• Tuesdays, January 12 – March 30, 6:00 – 8:00 pm
  To register, contact Literacy NJ Mercer at jkrish@literacynj.org
• Tuesdays, January 12 – March 30, 6:30 – 8:30 pm
  To register, contact Literacy NJ Middlesex at 732-906-5456 or lsergeant@literacynj.org

For more information on free virtual citizenship classes in NJ, please contact Jhanna Even at 732-702-1895 or jeven@literacynj.org

From  Master Yogi Steven Russell of Becoming Sound, comes a series of weekday lunchtime yoga sessions, created specifically for the way we live in 2021.

Join us through our website: MonmouthCountyLib.org  Sessions will be available to view weekdays between 11:00 am and 2:00 pm. 

Internet access is required to attend. View our website’s Upcoming Events list  to access the sessions.

Weekdays between January 4 - Jan 8: Yoga at Home Part One: On the Floor

Weekdays betwen January 11 thru 15: Yoga at Home Part Two: Standing

Weekdays between January 19**-January 22: Yoga: Breathing for Well Being (Library is closed on Monday January 18) 

Weekdays between January 25 and January 29: Yoga at the Office 

Free of charge

Subscribe to the Library's YouTube Channel for notifications of new programs.

From  Master Yogi Steven Russell of Becoming Sound, comes a series of weekday lunchtime yoga sessions, created specifically for the way we live in 2021.

Join us through our website: MonmouthCountyLib.org  Sessions will be available to view weekdays between 11:00 am and 2:00 pm. 

Internet access is required to attend. View our website’s Upcoming Events list  to access the sessions.

Weekdays between January 4 - Jan 8: Yoga at Home Part One: On the Floor

Weekdays betwen January 11 thru 15: Yoga at Home Part Two: Standing

Weekdays between January 19**-January 22: Yoga: Breathing for Well Being (Library is closed on Monday January 18) 

Weekdays between January 25 and January 29: Yoga at the Office 

Free of charge

Subscribe to the Library's YouTube Channel for notifications of new programs.

Join us for a Virtual Bereavement Group meeting Wednesday evenings at 6:45 pm.

When you experience the loss of a loved one, navigating through the maze of emotion, making ordinary decisions, and finding a new rhythm to every day can be stressful and overwhelming. These workshops, led by Beth Stamp, support facilitator, may provide an opportunity to share experiences, feelings, and new ideas for moving forward.

Sessions will be conducted on Webex and are free of charge. Registration and internet access are required to attend. Register below to receive emailed information on how to access the discussion. The link will be emailed the day before the program between 3:00 and 4:00 pm, after registration closes at 12 noon.

Any questions?  Please email mcl@monmouthcountylib.org

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 virtual presentation will help you understand the available options in order to make a decision that is best for you.

This session will be conducted on ZOOM and is free of charge. Registration and internet access are required to attend. Register below to receive emailed information on how to access the presentation. The link will be emailed the day before the program between 3:00 and 4:00 pm, after registration closes at 12 noon.

From  Master Yogi Steven Russell of Becoming Sound, comes a series of weekday lunchtime yoga sessions, created specifically for the way we live in 2021.

Join us through our website: MonmouthCountyLib.org  Sessions will be available to view weekdays between 11:00 am and 2:00 pm. 

Internet access is required to attend. View our website’s Upcoming Events list  to access the sessions.

Weekdays between January 4 - Jan 8: Yoga at Home Part One: On the Floor

Weekdays betwen January 11 thru 15: Yoga at Home Part Two: Standing

Weekdays between January 19**-January 22: Yoga: Breathing for Well Being (Library is closed on Monday January 18) 

Weekdays between January 25 and January 29: Yoga at the Office 

Free of charge

Subscribe to the Library's YouTube Channel for notifications of new programs.

“Meets” the first and third Thursdays of each month at 1:00 pm.

Let’s get down to the knitty gritty.  All ages, genders, and skill levels are welcome to join these enjoyable and instructive meetings. Led by knitter extraordinaire Camille Scala.

Sessions will be conducted on Webex and are free of charge. Registration and internet access are required to attend. Register below to receive emailed information on how to access the conversation. The link will be emailed the day before the program between 3:00 and 4:00 pm, after registration closes at 12 noon.

From  Master Yogi Steven Russell of Becoming Sound, comes a series of weekday lunchtime yoga sessions, created specifically for the way we live in 2021.

Join us through our website: MonmouthCountyLib.org  Sessions will be available to view weekdays between 11:00 am and 2:00 pm. 

Internet access is required to attend. View our website’s Upcoming Events list  to access the sessions.

Weekdays between January 4 - Jan 8: Yoga at Home Part One: On the Floor (link here) 

Weekdays betwen January 11 thru 15: Yoga at Home Part Two: Standing (link found here)

Weekdays between January 19**-January 22: Yoga: Breathing for Well Being (link here) 

(Library is closed on Monday January 18) 

Weekdays between January 25 and January 29: Yoga at the Office (link here)

Free of charge

Subscribe to the Library's YouTube Channel for notifications of new programs.

Do you want to know more about snakes, lizards, and turtles?

Join us on Zoom for an interactive, LIVE look at how these animals change their appearance with the seasons!

Program is Free,   Registration is required; the Zoom link will be emailed to registered participants the day before the event.  

Can't make it? No problem! The show will be available for on-demand viewing until January 16.

Public Notice and Disclaimer: While taking part in any virtual program you may be using a third party website link. By clicking on the third party website link, you will leave the Monmouth County Library's website and enter a website not operated by us.  We encourage you to review the privacy policies of every third party website or service that you visit or use including those third parties with whom you interact with through our Library services.For more information on Monmouth County's Social Media Policy, please follow this link: https://co.monmouth.nj.us/page.aspx?ld=1836#SocialMediaPolicy     For more information on the Library's Policy on Internet use, please follow this link: https://monmouthcountylib.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/internet.pdf

From  Master Yogi Steven Russell of Becoming Sound, comes a series of weekday lunchtime yoga sessions, created specifically for the way we live in 2021.

Join us through our website: MonmouthCountyLib.org  Sessions will be available to view weekdays between 11:00 am and 2:00 pm. 

Internet access is required to attend. View our website’s Upcoming Events list  to access the sessions.

Weekdays betwen January 11 thru 15: Yoga at Home Part Two: Standing

Weekdays between January 19**-January 22: Yoga: Breathing for Well Being (Library is closed on Monday January 18) 

Weekdays between January 25 and January 29: Yoga at the Office 

Free of charge

Subscribe to the Library's YouTube Channel for notifications of new programs.

Watch the film first, at your leisure, and then join a virtual discussion to share your thoughts! To reserve a physical copy of the film, please call 732-431-7220x7222 to place a hold. Pick up in person or use our door-side service. Remember to check our website for current service hours.

Session will be conducted on Webex and is free of charge. Registration and internet access are required to attend. Register below to receive emailed information on how to access the discussion. The link will be emailed the day before the program between 3:00 and 4:00 pm, after registration closes at 12 noon. This film can also be viewed on select streaming platforms.

Knives Out (2019) (PG-13) – On his 85th birthday, crime novelist Harlan Thrombey is found dead in his room with his throat slit. Just as authorities are about to dismiss the tragedy as suicide, Detective Benoit Blanc arrives at the scene to conduct his own investigation. Directed by Rian Johnson. Starring Daniel Craig, Chris Evans, Ana de Armas, Jamie Lee Curtis, Don Johnson, Toni Collette, and Christopher Plummer.

Comedy/Crime/Drama – 2 hours and 10 minutes 

©Lionsgate

Moderated by Kristen Harvey, Library HQ

From  Master Yogi Steven Russell of Becoming Sound, comes a series of weekday lunchtime yoga sessions, created specifically for the way we live in 2021.

Join us through our website: MonmouthCountyLib.org  Sessions will be available to view weekdays between 11:00 am and 2:00 pm. 

Internet access is required to attend. View our website’s Upcoming Events list  to access the sessions.

Weekdays betwen January 11 thru 15: Yoga at Home Part Two: Standing

Weekdays between January 19**-January 22: Yoga: Breathing for Well Being (Library is closed on Monday January 18) 

Weekdays between January 25 and January 29: Yoga at the Office 

Free of charge

Subscribe to the Library's YouTube Channel for notifications of new programs.

The Book Woman of Troublesome Creek by Kim Michele Richardson

Inspired by the true blue-skinned people of Kentucky and the Kentucky Pack Horse library service of the 1930s, The Book Woman of Troublesome Creek is a story of courage, strength, and one woman's belief that books can carry us anywhere—even back home.

Moderated by Elaine Siegel, Library HQ

The books are real; the discussion is virtual. Place a hold and pick up the selection at your local branch. Limited eBook availability:   https://Monmouth.overdrive.com

Sessions will be conducted on Webex and are free of charge. Registration and internet access are required to attend. Register below to receive emailed information on how to access the discussion. The link will be emailed the day before the program between 3:00 and 4:00 pm, after registration closes at 12 noon.

Any questions? Send a message to mcl@monmouthcountylib.org

From  Master Yogi Steven Russell of Becoming Sound, comes a series of weekday lunchtime yoga sessions, created specifically for the way we live in 2021.

Join us through our website: MonmouthCountyLib.org  Sessions will be available to view weekdays between 11:00 am and 2:00 pm. 

Internet access is required to attend. View our website’s Upcoming Events list  to access the sessions.

Weekdays betwen January 11 thru 15: Yoga at Home Part Two: Standing

Weekdays between January 19**-January 22: Yoga: Breathing for Well Being (Library is closed on Monday January 18) 

Weekdays between January 25 and January 29: Yoga at the Office 

Free of charge

Subscribe to the Library's YouTube Channel for notifications of new programs.

Raconteur Radio Presents THE HOBBIT: A Virtual Radio Play -

"attend" this theatrical performance by clicking on the link on our webpage: MonmouthCountyLib.org 

One day, in the early 1930s, the English philologist and university professor, J.R.R. Tolkien, found a blank page and, suddenly inspired, wrote the words, "In a hole in the ground there lived a hobbit." And so began one of the world's most beloved books. This fireside performance features Jane Smith as furry-footed filcher Bilbo Baggins; Michael Jarmus as wandering wizard Gandalf the Gray, ring-corrupted river hobbit Gollum the Green, and fearsome fire drake Smaug the Golden: and Alex Dawson as dwarf doyen ThorinOakenshield, son of Thrain, and assorted other characters (plus sound effects).

Innovative and entertaining, RACONTEUR RADIO performs theatrical presentations of vintage radio plays, classic works of literature, and pop culture parodies for audiences throughout the Tri-State area. For the foreseeable future, their live presentations will be presented virtually. The radio plays are being recorded via a video meeting platform, and then shared before a real time Q&A with Raconteur Radio founder/artistic director Alex Dawson.

Register to MEET DIRECTOR ALEX DAWSON on Wednesday, January 27, 6:30pm (VIA ZOOM) 

Join us for a Virtual Bereavement Group meeting Wednesday evenings at 6:45 pm.

When you experience the loss of a loved one, navigating through the maze of emotion, making ordinary decisions, and finding a new rhythm to every day can be stressful and overwhelming. These workshops, led by Beth Stamp, support facilitator, may provide an opportunity to share experiences, feelings, and new ideas for moving forward.

Sessions will be conducted on Webex and are free of charge. Registration and internet access are required to attend. Register below to receive emailed information on how to access the discussion. The link will be emailed the day before the program between 3:00 and 4:00 pm, after registration closes at 12 noon.

Any questions?  Please email mcl@monmouthcountylib.org

"The Enormous Radio" By John Cheever (The New Yorker, 1947) 
A woman becomes obsessed with the lives of her neighbors when her radio invades their private space.

Moderated by Mary Patterson, Hazlet Library.

The books are real; the discussion is virtual. 

Sessions will be conducted on Webex and are free of charge. Registration and internet access are required to attend. Register below to receive emailed information on how to access the discussion, as well as a copy of the story. The link will be emailed the day before the program between 3:00 and 4:00 pm, after registration closes at 12 noon.

Any questions? Send a message to mcl@monmouthcountylib.org

From  Master Yogi Steven Russell of Becoming Sound, comes a series of weekday lunchtime yoga sessions, created specifically for the way we live in 2021.

Join us through our website: MonmouthCountyLib.org  Sessions will be available to view weekdays between 11:00 am and 2:00 pm. 

Internet access is required to attend. View our website’s Upcoming Events list  to access the sessions.

Weekdays betwen January 11 thru 15: Yoga at Home Part Two: Standing

Weekdays between January 19**-January 22: Yoga: Breathing for Well Being (Library is closed on Monday January 18) 

Weekdays between January 25 and January 29: Yoga at the Office 

Free of charge

Subscribe to the Library's YouTube Channel for notifications of new programs.

Master Gardener Virtual Helpline
Gardening Questions Answered

Diane Larson, Monmouth County Horticulturist, of the Rutgers Master Gardeners of Monmouth County, will be available to provide assistance regarding horticulture and garden questions via Webex.

 Please email all questions in advance  to Ms. Larson via  MonCoLibrary2021@gmail.com  - Please send before noon on January 13. 

Diane Larson has worked for the Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Monmouth County for 20 years as the County Horticulturist and Rutgers Master Gardeners Coordinator.

Sessions will be conducted on Webex and are free of charge. Registration and internet access are required to attend. Register below to receive emailed information on how to access the conversation. The link will be emailed the day before the program between 3:00 and 4:00 pm, after registration closes at 12 noon.

Raconteur Radio Presents THE HOBBIT: A Virtual Radio Play -

"attend" this theatrical performance by clicking on the link on our webpage: MonmouthCountyLib.org 

One day, in the early 1930s, the English philologist and university professor, J.R.R. Tolkien, found a blank page and, suddenly inspired, wrote the words, "In a hole in the ground there lived a hobbit." And so began one of the world's most beloved books. This fireside performance features Jane Smith as furry-footed filcher Bilbo Baggins; Michael Jarmus as wandering wizard Gandalf the Gray, ring-corrupted river hobbit Gollum the Green, and fearsome fire drake Smaug the Golden: and Alex Dawson as dwarf doyen ThorinOakenshield, son of Thrain, and assorted other characters (plus sound effects).

Innovative and entertaining, RACONTEUR RADIO performs theatrical presentations of vintage radio plays, classic works of literature, and pop culture parodies for audiences throughout the Tri-State area. For the foreseeable future, their live presentations will be presented virtually. The radio plays are being recorded via a video meeting platform, and then shared before a real time Q&A with Raconteur Radio founder/artistic director Alex Dawson

From  Master Yogi Steven Russell of Becoming Sound, comes a series of weekday lunchtime yoga sessions, created specifically for the way we live in 2021.

Join us through our website: MonmouthCountyLib.org  Sessions will be available to view weekdays between 11:00 am and 2:00 pm. 

Internet access is required to attend. View our website’s Upcoming Events list  to access the sessions.

Weekdays betwen January 11 thru 15: Yoga at Home Part Two: Standing

Weekdays between January 19**-January 22: Yoga: Breathing for Well Being (Library is closed on Monday January 18) 

Weekdays between January 25 and January 29: Yoga at the Office 

Free of charge

Subscribe to the Library's YouTube Channel for notifications of new programs.

Free Virtual POP UP  Concert

Visit MonmouthCountyLib.org on Sunday, January 17 at 2 pm to enjoy the premiere concert with The Weeklings!  

The Weeklings are known to be America's most unique tribute band, having performed explosive renditions of the Beatles classics, plus brilliant power-pop originals they inspired.

The Weeklings are Glen Burtnik, aka "Lefty Weekling" (bass/vocals), Bob Burger aka "Zeek Weekling" (rhythm guitar/vocals); John Merjave aka "Rocky Weekling" (lead guitar/vocals) and Joe Bellia aka "Smokestack Weekling" (drums/vocals). 

Due to copyright infringement, recording of this concert in any manner is prohibited.

Free of charge

Raconteur Radio Presents THE HOBBIT: A Virtual Radio Play -

"attend" this theatrical performance by clicking on the link on our webpage: MonmouthCountyLib.org 

One day, in the early 1930s, the English philologist and university professor, J.R.R. Tolkien, found a blank page and, suddenly inspired, wrote the words, "In a hole in the ground there lived a hobbit." And so began one of the world's most beloved books. This fireside performance features Jane Smith as furry-footed filcher Bilbo Baggins; Michael Jarmus as wandering wizard Gandalf the Gray, ring-corrupted river hobbit Gollum the Green, and fearsome fire drake Smaug the Golden: and Alex Dawson as dwarf doyen ThorinOakenshield, son of Thrain, and assorted other characters (plus sound effects).

Innovative and entertaining, RACONTEUR RADIO performs theatrical presentations of vintage radio plays, classic works of literature, and pop culture parodies for audiences throughout the Tri-State area. For the foreseeable future, their live presentations will be presented virtually. The radio plays are being recorded via a video meeting platform, and then shared before a real time Q&A with Raconteur Radio founder/artistic director Alex Dawson

Raconteur Radio Presents THE HOBBIT: A Virtual Radio Play -

"attend" this theatrical performance by clicking on the link on our webpage: MonmouthCountyLib.org 

One day, in the early 1930s, the English philologist and university professor, J.R.R. Tolkien, found a blank page and, suddenly inspired, wrote the words, "In a hole in the ground there lived a hobbit." And so began one of the world's most beloved books. This fireside performance features Jane Smith as furry-footed filcher Bilbo Baggins; Michael Jarmus as wandering wizard Gandalf the Gray, ring-corrupted river hobbit Gollum the Green, and fearsome fire drake Smaug the Golden: and Alex Dawson as dwarf doyen ThorinOakenshield, son of Thrain, and assorted other characters (plus sound effects).

Innovative and entertaining, RACONTEUR RADIO performs theatrical presentations of vintage radio plays, classic works of literature, and pop culture parodies for audiences throughout the Tri-State area. For the foreseeable future, their live presentations will be presented virtually. The radio plays are being recorded via a video meeting platform, and then shared before a real time Q&A with Raconteur Radio founder/artistic director Alex Dawson

Free Virtual POP UP  Concert

Visit the library's  website on Sunday, January 17 at 2 pm to enjoy the premiere concert with The Weeklings!  

To view this virtual concert, please use the clickable link on our Library's website: MonmouthCountyLib.org 

The Weeklings are known to be America's most unique tribute band, having performed explosive renditions of the Beatles classics, plus brilliant power-pop originals they inspired.

The Weeklings are Glen Burtnik, aka "Lefty Weekling" (bass/vocals), Bob Burger aka "Zeek Weekling" (rhythm guitar/vocals); John Merjave aka "Rocky Weekling" (lead guitar/vocals) and Joe Bellia aka "Smokestack Weekling" (drums/vocals). 

Due to copyright infringement, recording of this concert in any manner is prohibited.

Free of charge

"Our lives begin to end the day we become silent about things that matter." - Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

In honor of Dr. King, we urge everyone to spend this MLK Day of Service empowering others and strengthening our community.

While all our branches are closed today, our website - MonmouthCountyLib.org -is open 24/7 to read, renew, request, research. Tap our app for events and information. On Instagram, Facebook, Pinterest & Twitter, our global address is @MonCoLibrary. 

Free Virtual Exclusive, World Premiere   Concert

Visit the library's  website on 24/7 (through Sunday, Jan 31, 2021)  to enjoy the premiere concert with The Weeklings!  

To view this virtual concert, please use the clickable link on our Library's website: MonmouthCountyLib.org 

The Weeklings are known to be America's most unique tribute band, having performed explosive renditions of the Beatles classics, plus brilliant power-pop originals they inspired.

The Weeklings are Glen Burtnik, aka "Lefty Weekling" (bass/vocals), Bob Burger aka "Zeek Weekling" (rhythm guitar/vocals); John Merjave aka "Rocky Weekling" (lead guitar/vocals) and Joe Bellia aka "Smokestack Weekling" (drums/vocals). 

Due to copyright infringement, recording of this concert in any manner is prohibited.

Free of charge

Raconteur Radio Presents THE HOBBIT: A Virtual Radio Play -

"attend" this theatrical performance by clicking on the link on our webpage: MonmouthCountyLib.org 

One day, in the early 1930s, the English philologist and university professor, J.R.R. Tolkien, found a blank page and, suddenly inspired, wrote the words, "In a hole in the ground there lived a hobbit." And so began one of the world's most beloved books. This fireside performance features Jane Smith as furry-footed filcher Bilbo Baggins; Michael Jarmus as wandering wizard Gandalf the Gray, ring-corrupted river hobbit Gollum the Green, and fearsome fire drake Smaug the Golden: and Alex Dawson as dwarf doyen ThorinOakenshield, son of Thrain, and assorted other characters (plus sound effects).

Innovative and entertaining, RACONTEUR RADIO performs theatrical presentations of vintage radio plays, classic works of literature, and pop culture parodies for audiences throughout the Tri-State area. For the foreseeable future, their live presentations will be presented virtually. The radio plays are being recorded via a video meeting platform, and then shared before a real time Q&A with Raconteur Radio founder/artistic director Alex Dawson.

Register to MEET DIRECTOR ALEX DAWSON on Wednesday, January 27, 6:30pm (VIA ZOOM) 

Raconteur Radio Presents THE HOBBIT: A Virtual Radio Play -

"attend" this theatrical performance by clicking on the link on our webpage: MonmouthCountyLib.org 

One day, in the early 1930s, the English philologist and university professor, J.R.R. Tolkien, found a blank page and, suddenly inspired, wrote the words, "In a hole in the ground there lived a hobbit." And so began one of the world's most beloved books. This fireside performance features Jane Smith as furry-footed filcher Bilbo Baggins; Michael Jarmus as wandering wizard Gandalf the Gray, ring-corrupted river hobbit Gollum the Green, and fearsome fire drake Smaug the Golden: and Alex Dawson as dwarf doyen ThorinOakenshield, son of Thrain, and assorted other characters (plus sound effects).

Innovative and entertaining, RACONTEUR RADIO performs theatrical presentations of vintage radio plays, classic works of literature, and pop culture parodies for audiences throughout the Tri-State area. For the foreseeable future, their live presentations will be presented virtually. The radio plays are being recorded via a video meeting platform, and then shared before a real time Q&A with Raconteur Radio founder/artistic director Alex Dawson.

Register to MEET DIRECTOR ALEX DAWSON on Wednesday, January 27, 6:30pm (VIA ZOOM) 

Free Virtual Exclusive, World Premiere   Concert

Visit the library's  website on 24/7 (through Sunday, Jan 31, 2021)  to enjoy the premiere concert with The Weeklings!  

To view this virtual concert, please use the clickable link on our Library's website: MonmouthCountyLib.org 

The Weeklings are known to be America's most unique tribute band, having performed explosive renditions of the Beatles classics, plus brilliant power-pop originals they inspired.

The Weeklings are Glen Burtnik, aka "Lefty Weekling" (bass/vocals), Bob Burger aka "Zeek Weekling" (rhythm guitar/vocals); John Merjave aka "Rocky Weekling" (lead guitar/vocals) and Joe Bellia aka "Smokestack Weekling" (drums/vocals). 

Due to copyright infringement, recording of this concert in any manner is prohibited.

Free of charge

Rutgers Virtual Wellness Seminar – Coffee: Should It be Your Mug of Choice?

To drink or not to drink? That is the question when it comes to coffee. Often given a bad rap, coffee has undergone intense research and the findings may change the way you look at your morning mug. Learn about the research and how to make that perfect cup.

This program will be offered by Family and Community Health Sciences Department Educator Sharese Porter, PhD, MPH, CHES, Sr. Program Coordinator Supervisor, Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Burlington and Monmouth Counties.

This session will be conducted on Zoom and is free of charge. Registration and internet access are required to attend. Register below to receive emailed information on how to access the seminar. The link will be emailed the day before the program between 3:00 and 4:00 pm, after registration closes at 12 noon.

From  Master Yogi Steven Russell of Becoming Sound, comes a series of weekday lunchtime yoga sessions, created specifically for the way we live in 2021.

Join us through our website: MonmouthCountyLib.org  Sessions will be available to view weekdays between 11:00 am and 2:00 pm. 

Internet access is required to attend. View our website’s Upcoming Events list  to access the sessions.

Weekdays between January 19**-January 22: Yoga: Breathing for Well Being (Library is closed on Monday January 18) 

Weekdays between January 25 and January 29: Yoga at the Office 

Free of charge

Subscribe to the Library's YouTube Channel for notifications of new programs.

Raconteur Radio Presents THE HOBBIT: A Virtual Radio Play -

"attend" this theatrical performance by clicking on the link on our webpage: MonmouthCountyLib.org 

One day, in the early 1930s, the English philologist and university professor, J.R.R. Tolkien, found a blank page and, suddenly inspired, wrote the words, "In a hole in the ground there lived a hobbit." And so began one of the world's most beloved books. This fireside performance features Jane Smith as furry-footed filcher Bilbo Baggins; Michael Jarmus as wandering wizard Gandalf the Gray, ring-corrupted river hobbit Gollum the Green, and fearsome fire drake Smaug the Golden: and Alex Dawson as dwarf doyen ThorinOakenshield, son of Thrain, and assorted other characters (plus sound effects).

Innovative and entertaining, RACONTEUR RADIO performs theatrical presentations of vintage radio plays, classic works of literature, and pop culture parodies for audiences throughout the Tri-State area. For the foreseeable future, their live presentations will be presented virtually. The radio plays are being recorded via a video meeting platform, and then shared before a real time Q&A with Raconteur Radio founder/artistic director Alex Dawson.

Register to MEET DIRECTOR ALEX DAWSON on Wednesday, January 27, 6:30pm (VIA ZOOM) 

Raconteur Radio Presents THE HOBBIT: A Virtual Radio Play -

"attend" this theatrical performance by clicking on the link on our webpage: MonmouthCountyLib.org 

One day, in the early 1930s, the English philologist and university professor, J.R.R. Tolkien, found a blank page and, suddenly inspired, wrote the words, "In a hole in the ground there lived a hobbit." And so began one of the world's most beloved books. This fireside performance features Jane Smith as furry-footed filcher Bilbo Baggins; Michael Jarmus as wandering wizard Gandalf the Gray, ring-corrupted river hobbit Gollum the Green, and fearsome fire drake Smaug the Golden: and Alex Dawson as dwarf doyen ThorinOakenshield, son of Thrain, and assorted other characters (plus sound effects).

Innovative and entertaining, RACONTEUR RADIO performs theatrical presentations of vintage radio plays, classic works of literature, and pop culture parodies for audiences throughout the Tri-State area. For the foreseeable future, their live presentations will be presented virtually. The radio plays are being recorded via a video meeting platform, and then shared before a real time Q&A with Raconteur Radio founder/artistic director Alex Dawson.

Register to MEET DIRECTOR ALEX DAWSON on Wednesday, January 27, 6:30pm (VIA ZOOM) 

Free Virtual Exclusive, World Premiere   Concert

Visit the library's  website on 24/7 (through Sunday, Jan 31, 2021)  to enjoy the premiere concert with The Weeklings!  

To view this virtual concert, please use the clickable link on our Library's website: MonmouthCountyLib.org 

The Weeklings are known to be America's most unique tribute band, having performed explosive renditions of the Beatles classics, plus brilliant power-pop originals they inspired.

The Weeklings are Glen Burtnik, aka "Lefty Weekling" (bass/vocals), Bob Burger aka "Zeek Weekling" (rhythm guitar/vocals); John Merjave aka "Rocky Weekling" (lead guitar/vocals) and Joe Bellia aka "Smokestack Weekling" (drums/vocals). 

Due to copyright infringement, recording of this concert in any manner is prohibited.

Free of charge

From  Master Yogi Steven Russell of Becoming Sound, comes a series of weekday lunchtime yoga sessions, created specifically for the way we live in 2021.

Join us through our website: MonmouthCountyLib.org  Sessions will be available to view weekdays between 11:00 am and 2:00 pm. 

No Registration needed: Internet access is required to attend. View our website’s Upcoming Events list  to access the sessions.

Weekdays between January 19**-January 22: Yoga: Breathing for Well Being (Library is closed on Monday January 18) 

Weekdays between January 25 and January 29: Yoga at the Office 

Free of charge

Subscribe to the Library's YouTube Channel for notifications of new programs.

Join us for a Virtual Bereavement Group meeting Wednesday evenings at 6:45 pm.

When you experience the loss of a loved one, navigating through the maze of emotion, making ordinary decisions, and finding a new rhythm to every day can be stressful and overwhelming. These workshops, led by Beth Stamp, support facilitator, may provide an opportunity to share experiences, feelings, and new ideas for moving forward.

Sessions will be conducted on Webex and are free of charge. Registration and internet access are required to attend. Register below to receive emailed information on how to access the discussion. The link will be emailed the day before the program between 3:00 and 4:00 pm, after registration closes at 12 noon.

Any questions?  Please email mcl@monmouthcountylib.org

Raconteur Radio Presents THE HOBBIT: A Virtual Radio Play -

"attend" this theatrical performance by clicking on the link on our webpage: MonmouthCountyLib.org 

One day, in the early 1930s, the English philologist and university professor, J.R.R. Tolkien, found a blank page and, suddenly inspired, wrote the words, "In a hole in the ground there lived a hobbit." And so began one of the world's most beloved books. This fireside performance features Jane Smith as furry-footed filcher Bilbo Baggins; Michael Jarmus as wandering wizard Gandalf the Gray, ring-corrupted river hobbit Gollum the Green, and fearsome fire drake Smaug the Golden: and Alex Dawson as dwarf doyen ThorinOakenshield, son of Thrain, and assorted other characters (plus sound effects).

Innovative and entertaining, RACONTEUR RADIO performs theatrical presentations of vintage radio plays, classic works of literature, and pop culture parodies for audiences throughout the Tri-State area. For the foreseeable future, their live presentations will be presented virtually. The radio plays are being recorded via a video meeting platform, and then shared before a real time Q&A with Raconteur Radio founder/artistic director Alex Dawson.

Register to MEET DIRECTOR ALEX DAWSON on Wednesday, January 27, 6:30pm (VIA ZOOM) 

Free Virtual Exclusive, World Premiere   Concert

Visit the library's  website on 24/7 (through Sunday, Jan 31, 2021)  to enjoy the premiere concert with The Weeklings!  

To view this virtual concert, please use the clickable link on our Library's website: MonmouthCountyLib.org 

The Weeklings are known to be America's most unique tribute band, having performed explosive renditions of the Beatles classics, plus brilliant power-pop originals they inspired.

The Weeklings are Glen Burtnik, aka "Lefty Weekling" (bass/vocals), Bob Burger aka "Zeek Weekling" (rhythm guitar/vocals); John Merjave aka "Rocky Weekling" (lead guitar/vocals) and Joe Bellia aka "Smokestack Weekling" (drums/vocals). 

Due to copyright infringement, recording of this concert in any manner is prohibited.

Free of charge

An Introduction to Honey Bees and Beekeeping: A Virtual Program 

Have you ever wanted to know more about honey bees? Is beekeeping is for you?

If would you like to learn more, join this virtual introduction to the unique biology of the honey bee. Learn how they organize their colony, make honey, and what tools beekeepers use to manage the bees hive.

Presented by: Mike Haberland, Associate Professor/County Agent II, Rutgers Cooperative Extension

This session will be conducted on Zoom and is free of charge. Registration and internet access are required to attend. Register below to receive emailed information on how to access the presentation. The link will be emailed the day before the program between 3:00 and 4:00 pm, after registration closes at 12 noon, on 1/20. 

From  Master Yogi Steven Russell of Becoming Sound, comes a series of weekday lunchtime yoga sessions, created specifically for the way we live in 2021.

Join us through our website: MonmouthCountyLib.org  Sessions will be available to view weekdays (when the library is open) between 11:00 am and 2:00 pm. 

Internet access is required to attend. View our website’s Upcoming Events list  to access the sessions.

Weekdays between January 19**-January 22: Yoga: Breathing for Well Being (Library is closed on Monday January 18) 

Weekdays between January 25 and January 29: Yoga at the Office 

Free of charge

Subscribe to the Library's YouTube Channel for notifications of new programs.

“Meets” the first and third Thursdays of each month at 1:00 pm.

Let’s get down to the knitty gritty.  All ages, genders, and skill levels are welcome to join these enjoyable and instructive meetings. Led by knitter extraordinaire Camille Scala.

Sessions will be conducted on Webex and are free of charge. Registration and internet access are required to attend. Register below to receive emailed information on how to access the conversation. The link will be emailed the day before the program between 3:00 and 4:00 pm, after registration closes at 12 noon.

Join the Monmouth County Library and Monmouth County Historical Association as we co-sponsor Historically Speaking: A Virtual Lecture Series

Today's featured speaker is Michael Adelberg presenting Rebellion Before Revolution: Pre-War Tremors in Monmouth County. 

Join us on the third Thursday of each month at 7:00 pm for a ZOOM virtual lecture presented by Monmouth County's most interesting and well-respected historians! You will have the chance to engage in a Q&A session.

This series of programs is virtual. Registration and internet access are required to attend. Register below to receive emailed information on how to access the lecture.

Raconteur Radio Presents THE HOBBIT: A Virtual Radio Play -

"attend" this theatrical performance by clicking on the link on our webpage: MonmouthCountyLib.org 

One day, in the early 1930s, the English philologist and university professor, J.R.R. Tolkien, found a blank page and, suddenly inspired, wrote the words, "In a hole in the ground there lived a hobbit." And so began one of the world's most beloved books. This fireside performance features Jane Smith as furry-footed filcher Bilbo Baggins; Michael Jarmus as wandering wizard Gandalf the Gray, ring-corrupted river hobbit Gollum the Green, and fearsome fire drake Smaug the Golden: and Alex Dawson as dwarf doyen ThorinOakenshield, son of Thrain, and assorted other characters (plus sound effects).

Innovative and entertaining, RACONTEUR RADIO performs theatrical presentations of vintage radio plays, classic works of literature, and pop culture parodies for audiences throughout the Tri-State area. For the foreseeable future, their live presentations will be presented virtually. The radio plays are being recorded via a video meeting platform, and then shared before a real time Q&A with Raconteur Radio founder/artistic director Alex Dawson.

Register to MEET DIRECTOR ALEX DAWSON on Wednesday, January 27, 6:30pm (VIA ZOOM) 

Free Virtual Exclusive, World Premiere   Concert

Visit the library's  website on 24/7 (through Sunday, Jan 31, 2021)  to enjoy the premiere concert with The Weeklings!  

To view this virtual concert, please use the clickable link on our Library's website: MonmouthCountyLib.org 

The Weeklings are known to be America's most unique tribute band, having performed explosive renditions of the Beatles classics, plus brilliant power-pop originals they inspired.

The Weeklings are Glen Burtnik, aka "Lefty Weekling" (bass/vocals), Bob Burger aka "Zeek Weekling" (rhythm guitar/vocals); John Merjave aka "Rocky Weekling" (lead guitar/vocals) and Joe Bellia aka "Smokestack Weekling" (drums/vocals). 

Due to copyright infringement, recording of this concert in any manner is prohibited.

Free of charge

From  Master Yogi Steven Russell of Becoming Sound, comes a series of weekday lunchtime yoga sessions, created specifically for the way we live in 2021.

Join us through our website: MonmouthCountyLib.org  Sessions will be available to view weekdays between 11:00 am and 2:00 pm. 

Internet access is required to attend. View our website’s Upcoming Events list  to access the sessions.

Weekdays between January 19**-January 22: Yoga: Breathing for Well Being (Library is closed on Monday January 18) 

Weekdays between January 25 and January 29: Yoga at the Office 

Free of charge

Subscribe to the Library's YouTube Channel for notifications of new programs.

Raconteur Radio Presents THE HOBBIT: A Virtual Radio Play -

"attend" this theatrical performance by clicking on the link on our webpage: MonmouthCountyLib.org 

One day, in the early 1930s, the English philologist and university professor, J.R.R. Tolkien, found a blank page and, suddenly inspired, wrote the words, "In a hole in the ground there lived a hobbit." And so began one of the world's most beloved books. This fireside performance features Jane Smith as furry-footed filcher Bilbo Baggins; Michael Jarmus as wandering wizard Gandalf the Gray, ring-corrupted river hobbit Gollum the Green, and fearsome fire drake Smaug the Golden: and Alex Dawson as dwarf doyen ThorinOakenshield, son of Thrain, and assorted other characters (plus sound effects).

Innovative and entertaining, RACONTEUR RADIO performs theatrical presentations of vintage radio plays, classic works of literature, and pop culture parodies for audiences throughout the Tri-State area. For the foreseeable future, their live presentations will be presented virtually. The radio plays are being recorded via a video meeting platform, and then shared before a real time Q&A with Raconteur Radio founder/artistic director Alex Dawson.

Register to MEET DIRECTOR ALEX DAWSON on Wednesday, January 27, 6:30pm (VIA ZOOM) 

Free Virtual Exclusive, World Premiere   Concert

Visit the library's  website on 24/7 (through Sunday, Jan 31, 2021)  to enjoy the premiere concert with The Weeklings!  

To view this virtual concert, please use the clickable link on our Library's website: MonmouthCountyLib.org 

The Weeklings are known to be America's most unique tribute band, having performed explosive renditions of the Beatles classics, plus brilliant power-pop originals they inspired.

The Weeklings are Glen Burtnik, aka "Lefty Weekling" (bass/vocals), Bob Burger aka "Zeek Weekling" (rhythm guitar/vocals); John Merjave aka "Rocky Weekling" (lead guitar/vocals) and Joe Bellia aka "Smokestack Weekling" (drums/vocals). 

Due to copyright infringement, recording of this concert in any manner is prohibited.

Free of charge

Raconteur Radio Presents THE HOBBIT: A Virtual Radio Play -

"attend" this theatrical performance by clicking on the link on our webpage: MonmouthCountyLib.org 

One day, in the early 1930s, the English philologist and university professor, J.R.R. Tolkien, found a blank page and, suddenly inspired, wrote the words, "In a hole in the ground there lived a hobbit." And so began one of the world's most beloved books. This fireside performance features Jane Smith as furry-footed filcher Bilbo Baggins; Michael Jarmus as wandering wizard Gandalf the Gray, ring-corrupted river hobbit Gollum the Green, and fearsome fire drake Smaug the Golden: and Alex Dawson as dwarf doyen ThorinOakenshield, son of Thrain, and assorted other characters (plus sound effects).

Innovative and entertaining, RACONTEUR RADIO performs theatrical presentations of vintage radio plays, classic works of literature, and pop culture parodies for audiences throughout the Tri-State area. For the foreseeable future, their live presentations will be presented virtually. The radio plays are being recorded via a video meeting platform, and then shared before a real time Q&A with Raconteur Radio founder/artistic director Alex Dawson.

Register to MEET DIRECTOR ALEX DAWSON on Wednesday, January 27, 6:30pm (VIA ZOOM) 

Free Virtual Exclusive, World Premiere   Concert

Visit the library's  website on 24/7 (through Sunday, Jan 31, 2021)  to enjoy the premiere concert with The Weeklings!  

To view this virtual concert, please use the clickable link on our Library's website: MonmouthCountyLib.org 

The Weeklings are known to be America's most unique tribute band, having performed explosive renditions of the Beatles classics, plus brilliant power-pop originals they inspired.

The Weeklings are Glen Burtnik, aka "Lefty Weekling" (bass/vocals), Bob Burger aka "Zeek Weekling" (rhythm guitar/vocals); John Merjave aka "Rocky Weekling" (lead guitar/vocals) and Joe Bellia aka "Smokestack Weekling" (drums/vocals). 

Due to copyright infringement, recording of this concert in any manner is prohibited.

Free of charge

Raconteur Radio Presents THE HOBBIT: A Virtual Radio Play -

"attend" this theatrical performance by clicking on the link on our webpage: MonmouthCountyLib.org 

One day, in the early 1930s, the English philologist and university professor, J.R.R. Tolkien, found a blank page and, suddenly inspired, wrote the words, "In a hole in the ground there lived a hobbit." And so began one of the world's most beloved books. This fireside performance features Jane Smith as furry-footed filcher Bilbo Baggins; Michael Jarmus as wandering wizard Gandalf the Gray, ring-corrupted river hobbit Gollum the Green, and fearsome fire drake Smaug the Golden: and Alex Dawson as dwarf doyen ThorinOakenshield, son of Thrain, and assorted other characters (plus sound effects).

Innovative and entertaining, RACONTEUR RADIO performs theatrical presentations of vintage radio plays, classic works of literature, and pop culture parodies for audiences throughout the Tri-State area. For the foreseeable future, their live presentations will be presented virtually. The radio plays are being recorded via a video meeting platform, and then shared before a real time Q&A with Raconteur Radio founder/artistic director Alex Dawson.

Register to MEET DIRECTOR ALEX DAWSON on Wednesday, January 27, 6:30pm (VIA ZOOM) 

Free Virtual Exclusive, World Premiere   Concert

Visit the library's  website on 24/7 (through Sunday, Jan 31, 2021)  to enjoy the premiere concert with The Weeklings!  

To view this virtual concert, please use the clickable link on our Library's website: MonmouthCountyLib.org 

The Weeklings are known to be America's most unique tribute band, having performed explosive renditions of the Beatles classics, plus brilliant power-pop originals they inspired.

The Weeklings are Glen Burtnik, aka "Lefty Weekling" (bass/vocals), Bob Burger aka "Zeek Weekling" (rhythm guitar/vocals); John Merjave aka "Rocky Weekling" (lead guitar/vocals) and Joe Bellia aka "Smokestack Weekling" (drums/vocals). 

Due to copyright infringement, recording of this concert in any manner is prohibited.

Free of charge

From  Master Yogi Steven Russell of Becoming Sound, comes a series of weekday lunchtime yoga sessions, created specifically for the way we live in 2021.

Join us through our website: MonmouthCountyLib.org  Sessions will be available to view weekdays between 11:00 am and 2:00 pm. 

Internet access is required to attend. View our website’s Upcoming Events list  to access the sessions.

Weekdays between January 25 and January 29: Yoga at the Office 

Free of charge

Subscribe to the Library's YouTube Channel for notifications of new programs.

Free Virtual Exclusive, World Premiere   Concert

Visit the library's  website on 24/7 (through Sunday, Jan 31, 2021)  to enjoy the premiere concert with The Weeklings!  

To view this virtual concert, please use the clickable link on our Library's website: MonmouthCountyLib.org 

The Weeklings are known to be America's most unique tribute band, having performed explosive renditions of the Beatles classics, plus brilliant power-pop originals they inspired.

The Weeklings are Glen Burtnik, aka "Lefty Weekling" (bass/vocals), Bob Burger aka "Zeek Weekling" (rhythm guitar/vocals); John Merjave aka "Rocky Weekling" (lead guitar/vocals) and Joe Bellia aka "Smokestack Weekling" (drums/vocals). 

Due to copyright infringement, recording of this concert in any manner is prohibited.

Free of charge

Watch the film first, at your leisure, and then join a virtual discussion to share your thoughts! To reserve a physical copy of the film, please call 732-431-7220x7222 to place a hold. Pick up  in person or use door-side service.  Remember to check our website for current service hours.

Session will be conducted on Webex and is free of charge. Registration and internet access are required to attend. Register below to receive emailed information on how to access the discussion. The link will be emailed the day before the program between 3:00 and 4:00 pm, after registration closes at 12 noon. This film can also be viewed on select streaming platforms.

1917 (2019) (R) – At the height of the First World War, two young British soldiers, Schofield and Blake, are given a seemingly impossible mission. In a race against time, they must cross enemy territory and deliver a message that will stop a deadly attack on hundreds of soldiers - Blake’s own brother among them. Directed by Sam Mendes. Starring George MacKay, Dean-Charles Chapman, Colin Firth, and Benedict Cumberbatch.

Drama/War – 1 hour and 59 minutes

©Universal Pictures

Moderated by Lynne Myerson, Library HQ

From  Master Yogi Steven Russell of Becoming Sound, comes a series of weekday lunchtime yoga sessions, created specifically for the way we live in 2021.

Join us through our website: MonmouthCountyLib.org  Sessions will be available to view weekdays between 11:00 am and 2:00 pm. 

Internet access is required to attend. View our website’s Upcoming Events list  to access the sessions.

Weekdays between January 25 and January 29: Yoga at the Office 

Free of charge

Subscribe to the Library's YouTube Channel for notifications of new programs.

Transcription by Kate Atkinson

In 1940, Juliet Armstrong is sent to an obscure department of MI5 tasked with monitoring the comings and goings of British Fascist sympathizers. Ten years later, now a radio producer at the BBC, Juliet is unexpectedly confronted by figures from her past. A bill of reckoning is due, and she finally begins to realize that there is no action without consequence.

Moderated by Robyn Miller, Library HQ

The books are real; the discussion is virtual. Place a hold and pick up the selection at your local branch. Limited eBook availability: https://monmouth.overdrive.com

Sessions will be conducted on Webex and are free of charge. Registration and internet access are required to attend. Register below to receive emailed information on how to access the discussion. The link will be emailed the day before the program between 3:00 and 4:00 pm, after registration closes at 12 noon.

Any questions? Send a message to mcl@monmouthcountylib.org

Raconteur Radio Presents THE HOBBIT: A Virtual Radio Play -

"attend" this theatrical performance by clicking on the link on our webpage: MonmouthCountyLib.org 

One day, in the early 1930s, the English philologist and university professor, J.R.R. Tolkien, found a blank page and, suddenly inspired, wrote the words, "In a hole in the ground there lived a hobbit." And so began one of the world's most beloved books. This fireside performance features Jane Smith as furry-footed filcher Bilbo Baggins; Michael Jarmus as wandering wizard Gandalf the Gray, ring-corrupted river hobbit Gollum the Green, and fearsome fire drake Smaug the Golden: and Alex Dawson as dwarf doyen ThorinOakenshield, son of Thrain, and assorted other characters (plus sound effects).

Innovative and entertaining, RACONTEUR RADIO performs theatrical presentations of vintage radio plays, classic works of literature, and pop culture parodies for audiences throughout the Tri-State area. For the foreseeable future, their live presentations will be presented virtually. The radio plays are being recorded via a video meeting platform, and then shared before a real time Q&A with Raconteur Radio founder/artistic director Alex Dawson.

Register to MEET DIRECTOR ALEX DAWSON on Wednesday, January 27, 6:30pm (VIA ZOOM) 

Free Virtual Exclusive, World Premiere   Concert

Visit the library's  website on 24/7 (through Sunday, Jan 31, 2021)  to enjoy the premiere concert with The Weeklings!  

To view this virtual concert, please use the clickable link on our Library's website: MonmouthCountyLib.org 

The Weeklings are known to be America's most unique tribute band, having performed explosive renditions of the Beatles classics, plus brilliant power-pop originals they inspired.

The Weeklings are Glen Burtnik, aka "Lefty Weekling" (bass/vocals), Bob Burger aka "Zeek Weekling" (rhythm guitar/vocals); John Merjave aka "Rocky Weekling" (lead guitar/vocals) and Joe Bellia aka "Smokestack Weekling" (drums/vocals). 

Due to copyright infringement, recording of this concert in any manner is prohibited.

Free of charge

Transcription by Kate Atkinson

In 1940, Juliet Armstrong is sent to an obscure department of MI5 tasked with monitoring the comings and goings of British Fascist sympathizers. Ten years later, now a radio producer at the BBC, Juliet is unexpectedly confronted by figures from her past. A bill of reckoning is due, and she finally begins to realize that there is no action without consequence.

Moderated by Robyn Miller, Library HQ

The books are real; the discussion is virtual. Place a hold and pick up the selection at your local branch. Limited eBook availability: https://monmouth.overdrive.com

Sessions will be conducted on Webex and are free of charge. Registration and internet access are required to attend. Register below to receive emailed information on how to access the discussion. The link will be emailed the day before the program between 3:00 and 4:00 pm, after registration closes at 12 noon.

Any questions? Send a message to mcl@monmouthcountylib.org

From  Master Yogi Steven Russell of Becoming Sound, comes a series of weekday lunchtime yoga sessions, created specifically for the way we live in 2021.

Join us through our website: MonmouthCountyLib.org  Sessions will be available to view weekdays between 11:00 am and 2:00 pm. 

Internet access is required to attend. View our website’s Upcoming Events list  to access the sessions.

Weekdays between January 25 and January 29: Yoga at the Office 

Free of charge

Subscribe to the Library's YouTube Channel for notifications of new programs.

Meet the Founder of  the Raconteur Radio, artistic director and cast members of  THE HOBBIT: A Virtual Radio Play during this LIVE Zoom Question & Answer Session. 

Meet Bilbo, aka Jane Beverley and Gandalf/Gollum Michael Jarmus and Director/Thorin Alex Dawson during this session.

Professor Dawson is also an author and teaches Creative Writing at Rutgers University. 

Innovative and entertaining, RACONTEUR RADIO performs theatrical presentations of vintage radio plays, classic works of literature, and pop culture parodies for audiences around the world. 

Watch the HOBBIT before, bring your questions, then watch again!  The HOBBIT will be available for viewing through January 31. Here is link: MonmouthCountyLib.org

This Q&A will be conducted on ZOOM and is free of charge.  Registration and internet access are required to attend. Register below to receive emailed information on how to access the conversation. Registration Closes on January 26 at 12Noon. The link will be emailed on January 26 between 3:00 and 4:00 pm.

Time to multiply your knowledge by attending our SAT math prep class! Join math professor and SAT tutor Mike Carlin as we get ready for the SATs. Classes held virtually.  Registration required.

Sessions will be conducted on Zoom  and are free of charge. Registration and internet access are required to attend. 

Register below to receive emailed information on how to access the conversation. The link will be emailed the day before the program between 3:00 and 4:00 pm, after registration closes at 12 noon.

Sorry to say, tonight's group meeting has been canceled.  Please check back for updates. 

When you experience the loss of a loved one, navigating through the maze of emotion, making ordinary decisions, and finding a new rhythm to every day can be stressful and overwhelming. These workshops, led by Beth Stamp, support facilitator, may provide an opportunity to share experiences, feelings, and new ideas for moving forward.

Sessions will be conducted on Webex and are free of charge. Registration and internet access are required to attend. Register below to receive emailed information on how to access the discussion. The link will be emailed the day before the program between 3:00 and 4:00 pm, after registration closes at 12 noon.

Any questions?  Please email mcl@monmouthcountylib.org

Raconteur Radio Presents THE HOBBIT: A Virtual Radio Play -

"attend" this theatrical performance by clicking on the link on our webpage: MonmouthCountyLib.org 

One day, in the early 1930s, the English philologist and university professor, J.R.R. Tolkien, found a blank page and, suddenly inspired, wrote the words, "In a hole in the ground there lived a hobbit." And so began one of the world's most beloved books. This fireside performance features Jane Smith as furry-footed filcher Bilbo Baggins; Michael Jarmus as wandering wizard Gandalf the Gray, ring-corrupted river hobbit Gollum the Green, and fearsome fire drake Smaug the Golden: and Alex Dawson as dwarf doyen ThorinOakenshield, son of Thrain, and assorted other characters (plus sound effects).

Innovative and entertaining, RACONTEUR RADIO performs theatrical presentations of vintage radio plays, classic works of literature, and pop culture parodies for audiences throughout the Tri-State area. For the foreseeable future, their live presentations will be presented virtually. The radio plays are being recorded via a video meeting platform, and then shared before a real time Q&A with Raconteur Radio founder/artistic director Alex Dawson

Free Virtual Exclusive, World Premiere   Concert

Visit the library's  website on 24/7 (through Sunday, Jan 31, 2021)  to enjoy the premiere concert with The Weeklings!  

To view this virtual concert, please use the clickable link on our Library's website: MonmouthCountyLib.org 

The Weeklings are known to be America's most unique tribute band, having performed explosive renditions of the Beatles classics, plus brilliant power-pop originals they inspired.

The Weeklings are Glen Burtnik, aka "Lefty Weekling" (bass/vocals), Bob Burger aka "Zeek Weekling" (rhythm guitar/vocals); John Merjave aka "Rocky Weekling" (lead guitar/vocals) and Joe Bellia aka "Smokestack Weekling" (drums/vocals). 

Due to copyright infringement, recording of this concert in any manner is prohibited.

Happy Birthday! You are eligible for Medicare... now what do you do?

If your knowledge of Medicare is limited and you are eligible this year, Samantha White, SHIP Coordinator from Family & Children’s Services of Monmouth County will present the information you need to know to make a thorough and informed decision. 

Since 1909, Family and Children's Service is Monmouth County's oldest private nonprofit social service agency. They offer diverse programs and services that provide compassionate care, intervention and education to support people during challenging times in their lives.

This session will be conducted on Zoom and is free of charge. Registration and internet access are required to attend. Register below to receive emailed information on how to access the conversation. The link will be emailed the day before the program between 3:00 and 4:00 pm, after registration closes at 12 noon.

From  Master Yogi Steven Russell of Becoming Sound, comes a series of weekday lunchtime yoga sessions, created specifically for the way we live in 2021.

Join us through our website: MonmouthCountyLib.org  Sessions will be available to view weekdays between 11:00 am and 2:00 pm. 

Internet access is required to attend. View our website’s Upcoming Events list  to access the sessions.

Weekdays between January 25 and January 29: Yoga at the Office 

Free of charge

Subscribe to the Library's YouTube Channel for notifications of new programs.

Raconteur Radio Presents THE HOBBIT: A Virtual Radio Play -

"attend" this theatrical performance by clicking on the link on our webpage: MonmouthCountyLib.org 

One day, in the early 1930s, the English philologist and university professor, J.R.R. Tolkien, found a blank page and, suddenly inspired, wrote the words, "In a hole in the ground there lived a hobbit." And so began one of the world's most beloved books. This fireside performance features Jane Smith as furry-footed filcher Bilbo Baggins; Michael Jarmus as wandering wizard Gandalf the Gray, ring-corrupted river hobbit Gollum the Green, and fearsome fire drake Smaug the Golden: and Alex Dawson as dwarf doyen ThorinOakenshield, son of Thrain, and assorted other characters (plus sound effects).

Innovative and entertaining, RACONTEUR RADIO performs theatrical presentations of vintage radio plays, classic works of literature, and pop culture parodies for audiences throughout the Tri-State area. For the foreseeable future, their live presentations will be presented virtually. The radio plays are being recorded via a video meeting platform, and then shared before a real time Q&A with Raconteur Radio founder/artistic director Alex Dawson

Free Virtual Exclusive, World Premiere   Concert

Visit the library's  website on 24/7 (through Sunday, Jan 31, 2021)  to enjoy the premiere concert with The Weeklings!  

To view this virtual concert, please use the clickable link on our Library's website: MonmouthCountyLib.org 

The Weeklings are known to be America's most unique tribute band, having performed explosive renditions of the Beatles classics, plus brilliant power-pop originals they inspired.

The Weeklings are Glen Burtnik, aka "Lefty Weekling" (bass/vocals), Bob Burger aka "Zeek Weekling" (rhythm guitar/vocals); John Merjave aka "Rocky Weekling" (lead guitar/vocals) and Joe Bellia aka "Smokestack Weekling" (drums/vocals). 

Due to copyright infringement, recording of this concert in any manner is prohibited.

Free of charge

From  Master Yogi Steven Russell of Becoming Sound, comes a series of weekday lunchtime yoga sessions, created specifically for the way we live in 2021.

Join us through our website: MonmouthCountyLib.org  Sessions will be available to view weekdays between 11:00 am and 2:00 pm. 

Internet access is required to attend. View our website’s Upcoming Events list  to access the sessions.

Weekdays between January 25 and January 29: Yoga at the Office 

Free of charge

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Raconteur Radio Presents THE HOBBIT: A Virtual Radio Play -

"attend" this theatrical performance by clicking on the link on our webpage: MonmouthCountyLib.org 

One day, in the early 1930s, the English philologist and university professor, J.R.R. Tolkien, found a blank page and, suddenly inspired, wrote the words, "In a hole in the ground there lived a hobbit." And so began one of the world's most beloved books. This fireside performance features Jane Smith as furry-footed filcher Bilbo Baggins; Michael Jarmus as wandering wizard Gandalf the Gray, ring-corrupted river hobbit Gollum the Green, and fearsome fire drake Smaug the Golden: and Alex Dawson as dwarf doyen ThorinOakenshield, son of Thrain, and assorted other characters (plus sound effects).

Innovative and entertaining, RACONTEUR RADIO performs theatrical presentations of vintage radio plays, classic works of literature, and pop culture parodies for audiences throughout the Tri-State area. For the foreseeable future, their live presentations will be presented virtually. The radio plays are being recorded via a video meeting platform, and then shared before a real time Q&A with Raconteur Radio founder/artistic director Alex Dawson

Free Virtual Exclusive, World Premiere   Concert

Visit the library's  website on 24/7 (through Sunday, Jan 31, 2021)  to enjoy the premiere concert with The Weeklings!  

To view this virtual concert, please use the clickable link on our Library's website: MonmouthCountyLib.org 

The Weeklings are known to be America's most unique tribute band, having performed explosive renditions of the Beatles classics, plus brilliant power-pop originals they inspired.

The Weeklings are Glen Burtnik, aka "Lefty Weekling" (bass/vocals), Bob Burger aka "Zeek Weekling" (rhythm guitar/vocals); John Merjave aka "Rocky Weekling" (lead guitar/vocals) and Joe Bellia aka "Smokestack Weekling" (drums/vocals). 

Due to copyright infringement, recording of this concert in any manner is prohibited.

Free of charge

Raconteur Radio Presents THE HOBBIT: A Virtual Radio Play -

"attend" this theatrical performance by clicking on the link on our webpage: MonmouthCountyLib.org 

One day, in the early 1930s, the English philologist and university professor, J.R.R. Tolkien, found a blank page and, suddenly inspired, wrote the words, "In a hole in the ground there lived a hobbit." And so began one of the world's most beloved books. This fireside performance features Jane Smith as furry-footed filcher Bilbo Baggins; Michael Jarmus as wandering wizard Gandalf the Gray, ring-corrupted river hobbit Gollum the Green, and fearsome fire drake Smaug the Golden: and Alex Dawson as dwarf doyen ThorinOakenshield, son of Thrain, and assorted other characters (plus sound effects).

Innovative and entertaining, RACONTEUR RADIO performs theatrical presentations of vintage radio plays, classic works of literature, and pop culture parodies for audiences throughout the Tri-State area. For the foreseeable future, their live presentations will be presented virtually. The radio plays are being recorded via a video meeting platform, and then shared before a real time Q&A with Raconteur Radio founder/artistic director Alex Dawson

Free Virtual Exclusive, World Premiere   Concert

Visit the library's  website on 24/7 (through Sunday, Jan 31, 2021)  to enjoy the premiere concert with The Weeklings!  

To view this virtual concert, please use the clickable link on our Library's website: MonmouthCountyLib.org 

The Weeklings are known to be America's most unique tribute band, having performed explosive renditions of the Beatles classics, plus brilliant power-pop originals they inspired.

The Weeklings are Glen Burtnik, aka "Lefty Weekling" (bass/vocals), Bob Burger aka "Zeek Weekling" (rhythm guitar/vocals); John Merjave aka "Rocky Weekling" (lead guitar/vocals) and Joe Bellia aka "Smokestack Weekling" (drums/vocals). 

Due to copyright infringement, recording of this concert in any manner is prohibited.

Free of charge