24-Hour Library

Holiday Hours & our 24/7 library

The Red Bank Public Library has adjusted hours for the holiday. Please take note of our closures and adjusted hours below. And remember, even when RBPL is closed, library resources are still available to you! Keep reading to learn more about what’s available to you when our building is closed. 

Holiday Schedule

We have adjusted hours for the holidays:

  • RBPL will be closed Tuesday, 12/24, and Wednesday, 12/25.

  • RBPL will be open from 10-5PM next Thursday, 12/26.

  • RBPL will be closed Tuesday, 12/31, and Wednesday, 1/1. 

    • Tuesday & Wednesday, 12/24 & 12/25: Closed

    • Thursday & Friday, 12/26 & 12/27: 10AM - 5PM

    • Saturday, 12/28: 10AM - 2PM 

    • Sunday: Closed

    • Monday, 12/30: 10AM - 5PM 

    • Tuesday & Wednesday, 1231 & 1/1: Closed

    We’ll see you in the New Year on Thursday, January 2, during our regular hours of 10AM - 8PM! 

Take advantage of the RBPL Lockers! 

Not sure when you’ll be able to stop by the library for your books or movies? The Red Bank Public Library locker system is your solution! 

The RBPL lockers allow patrons to pick up their library materials 24/7. Patrons can select the lockers as an option when placing a hold on materials or by calling the library. 

  • Yes! Read more about our lockers here. When your materials are placed in a locker, you’ll receive a code, which you’ll use to unlock your locker. The best part? You can stop by whenever to grab your materials from the locker!

  • You can choose the lockers as a pick-up option when you place a hold in our STELLA app. Use the app to search for your materials, then select Place Hold. From there, click the drop-down menu, scroll to the bottom, then select Red Bank 24-Hour Locker

    The short video below walks you through the steps.

  • Yes! Just call the library at (732) 842-0690 and ask to have your hold placed in a locker. 

  • That’s fine! Just call the library at (732) 842-0690, and let us know you would like your hold to be placed in a locker when it comes in. We’re happy to help make the adjustment for you.

Our 24/7 Library: Here for you, even when we’re not 

Just because our building is closed doesn’t mean the library isn’t available to you! 

We strive to make access to books and library resources available to all; all the time. So, even when we’re closed you can still:

  • Read a book, magazine, or listen to an audiobook. Use E-Library and Libby to download and read on the go, and all you need is your library card.

  • Watch a free movie, documentary or television show. Kanopy is a free streaming service providing you with access to films, TV shows, even foreign-language films. You’ll use your library card to get started.

  • Learn a new craft or brush up on one with Creativebug. You’ll have unlimited access to craft classes with an internet connection and your library card. 

  • Learn a foreign language, ASL, or even how to speak like a pirate with Mango Languages, an internet connection and your card!

A library card grants you access to so much more than books in our building. There’s plenty more to discover on our 24-Hour Library page. 


We have even more on our YouTube page! 

Our YouTube channel is thriving; so don’t forget to check here for: 

There’s even more on YouTube this Holiday Season.

From December 26 to January 1, Miss Sira invites everyone to watch a series of videos on each of the seven principles of Kwanzaa. Every day she will light the Kinara, introduce the principle for the day, and read a corresponding book. 

This special series of videos will be posted to the Family Story Time on Race & Diversity playlist on the Library's Facebook page and YouTube channel at 11AM. 

Watch Miss Sira’s most recent Race & Diversity Story Time video on YouTube or Facebook.

24/7, We’ve Got You Covered! Read, Watch, and Listen for Free

Did you know you can access free books, movies, and more—anytime, anywhere—with your Red Bank Public Library card?

Libby

Libby is the library reading app and is the best way to instantly access books, audiobooks, magazines and read-along books, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week! 

Libby is available to use on smartphones, tablets, and Kindle devices. When you download Libby to your device, follow the prompts to connect your Library card to the app. From there, you can immediately begin browsing for books. And, just like at the Library, Libby lets you place holds, check-out, read, and return books. Libby even lets you connect multiple Library cards to your account! 

Download Libby by visiting the App Store or Google Play Store, and search Libby. 

Hoopla Digital

While you’re downloading Libby, don’t forget to check out Hoopla Digital

Hoopla is available to our patrons with a Library card and is a one-stop service for free digital content. In other words, Hoopla is free-to-use and provides you with access to 300,000+ digital movies, TV shows, music, e-books, and more!

Like Libby, Hoopla is an app that can be used on smartphones and tablets. You can also use Hoopla on a computer by visiting www.hoopladigital.com. To access Hoopla, you will need to create an account with your email address and a new password. 

Once you start using Hoopla, you can browse and borrow e-books, audiobooks, comics, movies, television shows and movies. My Hoopla will show your borrowing history, recommendations, popular and curated collections.

Freegal Music

Finally, if you’re looking for free music, the Red Bank Public Library has you covered with Freegal Music! 

Freegal Music offers access to over 11 million songs, including Sony Music’s catalog of legendary artists. Our library subscription provides you with the opportunity to stream music for personal use, right from the comfort of your own home. 

You can access Freegal Music online, or download the app from the App Store or Google Play

Need help adding these apps to your device? Have a question about adding your Library card to Libby? Stop by the Reference Desk, and we’ll be happy to help!

There’s an app for everything…including the Library!

While you may not be interested in downloading yet another app to your device, this one might make you change your mind!

LMxPRESS PLUS is the library app. From here you can manage your library account, including checkouts, holds and renewals. 

Within the app you can also search all 39 LMxAC member libraries, which includes Red Bank Public Library, for your favorite books, movies, music and more. Found a book you like? Place a hold right from the app! Away from the Library and need to renew your book? Renew right in the app! 

LMxPRESS PLUS also lets you download and connect to digital content and stay in touch with the library through our social media feed and event calendar. 

You can even connect your library card to the app so you’re never without your card again! 

Managing your library account and finding books at the library has never been easier with LMxPRESS PLUS. Search LMxPRESS on the App Store or Google Play Store today to manage your library card anywhere, anytime! 

Need additional assistance? Stop by the Reference Desk at the Library, or schedule an appointment with the Eisner Opportunity Lab for technical assistance.