The Long Beach Island Branch has a delayed opening at 1:00pm on Thursday, 04/04/2024, due to inclement weather.

  • Amazing Animals

    November 11, 2022

    Books about animals for young readers.

  • Water Conscious

    August 26, 2022

    Books about the importance of water conservation and awareness. Presented in partnership with the AmeriCorps NJ Watershed Ambassadors.

  • Exploring Emotions

    May 24, 2022

    Utilizing fiction and non-fiction picture books to teach children about what they are feeling.

  • LGBTQ+ Chapter Books

    February 15, 2022

    List of LGBTQ+ Chapter Books

  • LGBTQ+ Picture Books

    February 14, 2022

    List of LGBTQ+ Picturebooks

  • Diversability Picture Books

    November 04, 2021

    This list contains books that all approach the topic of people with differently abled bodies and minds. Any of these would be suitable for a parent who wishes to explore this topic with their child, or simply read stories about interesting people.

  • Summertime Chills

    May 28, 2021

    Books that will give you the chills.

  • Good for the Soul

    January 01, 2021

    African American culture: featuring picture books, middle grade fiction, and children’s nonfiction.

  • Get Ready for School!

    August 17, 2020

    Reading suggestions for ages 4 – 8.

  • Adventure is Calling!

    July 16, 2020

    Imagine Your Adventure…available as an ebook, too.
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