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On Display @ Your Main Library
Art exhibits run monthly
Historic Postcards of Long Branch - July 2008
Antique Penny Banks - July 2008

The Story of Old Glory @ Your Main Library
July 16th at 7pm
Learn more about our wonderful flag and challenge your knowledge on America.  Could you pass the citizenship test?  Co-sponsored by the LB Historical Association.  Presented by The Daughters of the American Revolution. 

Wine Tasting @ Ron's West End Pub
Saturday July 19th at 4pm - 6pm
The Friends of the LB Free Public Library invite you to a wine tasting fundraiser. Show your support for the library by sampling wines from around the world and enjoying a selection of delicious hors d'oeuvres. The fundraiser will be held at Ron's West End Pub on July 19th from 4-6pm and is $25.00 per person. Reservations may be made at either branch or can be mailed in to the Main Library - 328 Broadway, Long Branch NJ 07740. Please make all checks payable to the Friends of the LBFPL.

Learn the Art of Mendhi @ Your Main Library
For teens and adults! July 17th at 5pm
Charm the god or goddess in you and learn about the fascinating history and traditions of
henna, different symbols and their meanings, application techniques and design. Here is your opportunity to learn about this unique and beautiful form of body art. No experience is necessary but registration is required.

Summer Reading Club for Adults @ Your Main Library
July 1st - August 30th
Read 5 books and get a Free LB Library tote bag! Pick up your reading log at either branch of the library beginning July 1st!

Teen Summer Reading Club @ Your Main Library
Summer - 2008
The reading club kicks off with a party on July 3rd 5pm at the Main Library. Summer reading packets may be picked up at the Circulation Desk anytime after July 3rd. The summer reading club includes many free and special programs. Visit our teen page for more info!                     July 10th, 5pm - Dance Dynamics w/ P.M. Bonds
                    July 17th, 5pm - Mendhi Tattoos - registration required
                    July 24th, 5pm - Comic Drawing w/ Dave McGrath
                    July 31st, 5pm - Time to Sing w/ P.M. Bonds
                    Aug. 7th , 5pm - Yoga w/ Blue Moon Yoga
                    Aug. 14th , 5pm - Myspace Fashion Show
             * Special pizza party for the Winners of the fashion show!

Catch the Reading Bug @ Your Main Library
Summer - 2008
The Children's 2008 Summer reading club has started, visit here for more info!

New Childrens Book Club @ Your Main Library
Second Monday of the month 6pm ages 7-11
Do you like to read? Want to talk about what you read? Come and be a part of the new Children's Book Club!

Adult Book Club - Same Book, 2 Locations
1st Thursday of the month at 1:30pm
Main Library, 328 Broadway

1st Wednesday of the month @ 7pm
Elberon Branch Library, 168 Lincoln Ave.
(Friends of the Library Meeting immediately following the Elberon discussion)
***Remember, there is no book club in June due to The Friends of the Library Annual Membership Meeting at Tuzzio’s Banquet Hall.  Look for new book club selections on the library’s website under programs or visit either branch of the library.

New Readers Book Group for Adults @ Your Main Library
First Wednesday of each month 6:30pm
Meet new friends and practice reading and conversational skills in a friendly welcoming place. Each month the book club will read and discuss a new basic level reading book. The program is free and open to the public. Light refreshments will be served.

Attention Teens of Long Branch - Join Club 328 @ Your Main Library
Every Saturday at 4:30-7:30pm @ Main Library
Think you got game? Then bring it to the library. Play the latest and greatest video and board games while earning rewards. Bring your own games and equipment. Light refreshments will be served. This program is free and open to teens 12-18. Space is limited so arrive early! For more information call the library or email tsweet@lmxac.org

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 The NJ Library for the Blind and Handicapped services are available without charge to anyone living in  New Jersey who for any physical reason cannot read regular printed books. Please visit our  Reference  Desk for  more information and an application or visit the NJ Library for the Blind and  Handicapped  website.