There's Still Time to Participate in Our Summer Reading Program!

Want to participate in cool programs and win prizes while reading fresh reads? Well, there’s still time to join our ALL TOGETHER NOW Summer Reading Program!

The program which runs until August 19, 2023 is open to Children, Teens, and Adults.

Access the program and track your activity through the Beanstack App on your mobile device or online at redbankpl.beanstack.org.  Beanstack also allows parents to manage their children’s accounts so they can help younger ones participate, too! Be sure to ask a librarian for a paper reading log if you prefer that option.

Click HERE for the full summer calendar of programs and activities.

Earn badges for reading, attending virtual and in-person events, and completing challenges! You can even win prizes!

Make sure to follow us on Facebook and Instagram to keep updated on additional events. You can also sign up for the Red Bank Public Library’s weekly newsletter. 

Please Pardon Our Appearance

If you’ve been by the Library over the past few days, you may have noticed a bit of noise; that’s because work has begun on our ADA Rehabilitation project. The $300,000 project was one of the library projects chosen to receive a grant from the Library Construction Bond Act. The grant, which amounts to $150,000, will address the existing infrastructure that inhibits us from providing the best service to all residents. The Borough and the Foundation for the Red Bank Public Library will provide matching funds. Construction started last week and is expected to last into the Fall.

Renovations and enhancements include replacing the front vestibule with push-button, ADA-accessible doors, expanding and renovating the existing Lower-Level bathrooms to make them ADA-accessible, and replacing the existing elevator. This project aims to enhance the already great space at RBPL by making it accessible to all, expanding the functionality of our Library, and ultimately improving the efficiency of our services.

We know that the public is frustrated with closures, delayed openings and most importantly all of the construction noise, but once this project is done, our library will be completely accessible and we will get back to our multi-level programming.

This project is supported by funds from the New Jersey Library Construction Bond Act, administered by the New Jersey State Library.

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. 

Spring into action with Red Bank Public Library’s Food Drive!

The Eisner Memorial Library kicks off a Spring Food Drive this Spring starting March 1.  The drive will stock the Library’s Little Free Pantry and the Vin Gopal Civic Association Food Pantry.  

The pantry at 224 Shrewsbury Avenue is open on Tuesdays from 9:30 am – 12:00 pm and Thursdays 11:30 am – 2:00 pm.  If you need assistance, you can email the VGCA at VinGopalCivic@gmail.com to schedule an appointment. 

Groups or individuals can drop off non-perishable, protein-rich foods such as peanut butter, granola bars, and tuna fish. Other most-needed food items are ready-to-eat canned meals, canned fruits, vegetables, instant potatoes, canned and dry soup, pork and beans, canned juices, sip-size juices, and hot and cold cereal. 

Donations can be dropped off at the Red Bank Public Library, 84 West Front Street, Red Bank, NJ , during regular business hours.

Join us for NJ Maker’s Day

On Saturday, March 25th, join the Red Bank Public Library as we celebrate the 9th Annual NJ Maker’s Day with a range of free activities for all ages.

Stations focused around arts, crafts, technology and more will be set up throughout the Library. All are welcome.

Family Game Night

Family Game Night will take place the 4th Tuesday of each month from 6-7:30 PM.  Bring your family, bring your friends and play board, card, and video games!  No registration is required.  For more info, call (732) 842-0690 X117.

Affordable Housing Program

Affordable Housing in Red Bank information session will take place in the downstairs meeting room on Thursday January 26th from 6:30-7:30 PM.  Rev. Porter of the Red Bank Affordable Housing Corp. will be here to provide info on the housing rehabilitation program, the first time home-buyer program, and the affordable housing rental application process. No registration is required.  For more info, call (732) 842-0690 x111 or email redbanklibrary@gmail.com.

LOCKER SYSTEM MAKES LIBRARY AVAILABLE 24/7

The Red Bank Public Library’s 24 Locker System allows patrons the flexibility to pick up holds any time of day or night, even when the library is closed! Find out more information here!

Funds for this project were provided by the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) grant CAGML-248454-OMLS-21. The $67,048 federal grant awarded last year focuses on improving community access. This includes upgrades already made to the Library's Internet service, ensuring patrons can connect to our network without experiencing a drop in speed or connection.

Red Bank Library Locker System

Eisner Opportunity Lab

The Red Bank Public Library has opened the doors to its new Labor and Literacy Lab, a free resource for job-seekers and anyone who wants to improve their computer skills. Located in the historic Eisner Room, the lab is focused on helping people improve their digital literacy and job skills. The lab offers one-on-one computer and mobile device tutoring, Digital Literacy Workshops, Job search assistance, One-one-one ESL Tutoring, Test Proctoring, GED Test Prep all in Spanish, English and Portuguese.

For additional information or questions, visit us online or contact the Red Bank Public Library at (732) 842-0690 x 121 or lab@redbanklibrary.org.

The RBPL is lending Chromebooks!

Cardholders at the RBPL can now check out Chromebooks! As part of our efforts to expand internet and technology access in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, the RBPL now has 20 HP Chromebooks that are available to patrons for a 2-week long check out. Like all other items, it can be renewed up to two times (as long as there’s not another hold on it).

The Chromebooks can access the internet over a WiFi connection, and are equipped with the Google Suite of tools, including Google Docs, Google Sheets, and Gmail. They are fairly simple computers to use, but if you need training, we offer that too! The Reference Desk can show you how to turn it on and off and connect to the internet, and if you want to go more in detail, you can schedule 1-on-1 tutoring with the Eisner Opportunity Lab.

When you come into the library, ask at Circulation to check out a Chromebook.

We’ll help you get checked out from there! In the near future, we will also be checking out iPads and Playaway Devices.

Funds for this project were provided by the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) grant CAGML-248454-OMLS-21.

COVID Archive Project

Red Bank Public Library COVID Archive Project

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We are experiencing a moment in history that will be remembered and studied long into the future. The Red Bank Public Library has created the COVID Archive Project and we want you to be a part of it. If you live, work, or go to school in Red Bank we want to collect your thoughts and memories of what you have been experiencing during this difficult time. All ages are encouraged to participate.

We are collecting short stories (up to 1500 words), poetry, drawings, paintings, photos, music/songs, and short video/audio recordings (less than 5 min) to become part of a display at RBPL when we reopen to the public. Please submit only items that you own or have created. Please note, submissions will not be returned. All items collected will become part of a permanent collection in our Local History Room.

Questions to consider for submissions:

• What has surprised you most during the pandemic?

• What has happened during the pandemic that has been positive?

• What has been most difficult?

• Are you or a family member an essential worker? How has this affected your family?

• What are your fears now and/or for the future?

• Has your work/business been impacted by COVID-19?

• If you are a student, has your learning been impacted?

• Topics for consideration: social distancing, grocery shopping, quarantine, schooling, healthcare, etc.

All submissions should include first & last name, address, age & occupation/business. Submissions can be emailed to redbanklibrary@gmail.com (Subject: COVID Archive Project) or mail to RBPL, 84 W Front St, Red Bank, NJ 07701.

Please read the terms below before sending in submissions:

By emailing or mailing your submissions to RBPL, all rights remain with the creator, but you grant the library the right to retain a copy & use/display the material for library purposes. Children under age 13 require parent/guardian consent to submit work. Please include consent to document their work, first name & age only, in email or mail with child & submission.

El Proyecto de Archivo de COVID

Estamos experimentando un momento en la historia que será recordado y estudiado en el futuro. La Librería Publica de Red Bank ha creado el Proyecto de Archivo de COVID y queremos que sea parte de él. Si usted vive, trabaja o va a la escuela en Red Bank queremos colectar sus pensamientos y memorias sobre lo que usted ha estado experimentado durante estos tiempos difíciles.

Estamos colectando historias cortas (hasta 1500), poesía, dibujo, pinturas, fotos, música/canciones & videos cortos/grabaciones de audio (menores de 5 minutos) para volverse parte de la exhibición en la librería una vez que volvamos a reabrir al público. Por favor someta solo los artículos que le pertenezcan o ha creado.   Por favor note que la sumisión no será regresada. Todos los artículos colección se volverá parte de una colección permanente en nuestro Cuarto de Historia Local.

Preguntas para considerar:

• ¿Que es lo que más le ha sorprendido durante la pandemia

• ¿Que ha pasado durante la pandemia que ha sido positivo?

• ¿Que ha sido lo más difícil?

• ¿Es usted o alguien en su familia un trabajador esencial? ¿Cómo ha afectado esto a su familia

• ¿Cuáles son sus miedos ahora y/o los del futuro?

• ¿Ha sido impactado su trabajo/negocio por la pandemia?

• ¿Si es una estudiante, como ha sido tu aprendizaje sido impactado?

Temas para considerar: distanciamiento social, cuarentena, escuelas, cuidado de salud, etc.

Todas las sumisiones deben de incluir su primer nombre, apellido, edad & ocupación/negocio. Sumisiones pueden ser enviadas por correo electrónico a redbanklibrary@gmail.com (sujeto: Proyecto de Archivo de COVID) o por correo a: RBPL, 84 W Front Street, Red Bank, NJ 07701.

Por favor lea los términos de servicio antes de mandar su sumisión.

Una vez mande su sumisión a RBPL, todos los derechos los guarda el creador, pero le da permiso a la librería de mantener una copia y usar/exhibir todos los materiales para propósitos de la librería.

Niños menores de 13 años requieren un padre/guardián quien de consentimiento para someter su trabajo. Por favor incluya consentimiento de su trabajo, primer nombre & edad, en un correo de email con la sumisión de su niño/a (s).

The Red Bank Public Library to Bring Candid, a grant research tool, to Your Community.

The Red Bank Public Library is gearing up to become the area's go-to nonprofit funding expert as a member of Candid's Funding Information Network. Membership to this nationwide network allows the Library to provide free access to Foundation Directory Online Essentials, Foundation Grants to Individuals, Candid Learning, and other resources to strengthen local nonprofit organizations when searching for funding opportunities. 

Representatives of nonprofit and grassroots organizations and other patrons are welcome to use Foundation Directory Online Essentials remotely through the Library's Research Databases Page through the end of 2020. 

Foundation Directory Online provides the most comprehensive and accurate information on U.S. grantmakers and their funding activities. FDO Essential is the quickest, least expensive way to identify organizations that fund nonprofits.

Foundation Grants to Individuals Online is a database of 10,000 grantmakers providing scholarships, fellowships, grants, and a wide range of financial support.

Candid Learning provides easy-to-use, self-service tools, and resources specifically designed to meet the needs of nonprofits worldwide. 

The Library's membership in the network supports the work of the Greater Red Bank nonprofit sector and helps to ensure local nonprofits' sustainability. As a Candid partner, Library staff will be certified on using the resources, guaranteeing the nonprofit sector's needs are met. The partnership also allows the Library to host webinars and classes centered around fundraising and grant writing. More information on these resources is available at our Research Databases page.