LITTLE SILVER LIBRARY
Newsletter
March 2022
Hello March!
Spring is on its way! We have a lot of exciting things in store for the month, including extended hours and the return of in-person Storytime!

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NEW HOURS!

Monday: 10:00 am-8:00 pm 
Tuesday: 9:00 am - 5:30 pm
Wednesday: 10:00am - 5:30 pm
Thursday: 10:00 am - 8:00 pm
Friday: 10:00 am - 5:30 pm
Saturday:  10:00 am - 1:00 pm
 
Masks are still required for everyone, regardless of vaccination status.

Please note that while the library is open we also offer pickup of materials in the foyer.
StoryWalk®
Coming Soon to Sickles Park Playground!
Look for our new StoryWalk® book, "When Spring Comes" by Kevin Henkes at Sickles Park playground in early March! Little Silver Library has collaborated with Little Silver Recreation to bring another StoryWalk® book to our community! StoryWalk® is a way for children to enjoy reading and the outdoors at the same time. 

The book's pages will be mounted onto signs around the playground. The signs will be numbered and will direct you to the next pages in the book. The StoryWalk® book will change several times throughout the year.


The StoryWalk® Project was created by Anne Ferguson of Montpelier, VT and developed in collaboration with the Kellogg-Hubbard Library. Storywalk® is a registered service mark owned by Ms. Ferguson.  
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After School Protocols
We encourage students to use the library as a resource, but will not be able to serve as a place for congregating. Please be aware of the following guidelines which are in place for the health and safety of everyone.

  1. Masks are required for everyone, regardless of vaccination status.
  2. While public computers and tables will be limited, all Chromebooks will be available.
  3. Children under 10 must be accompanied by an adult.
  4. Do not enter the library if feeling sick.

Social distancing must be observed and, therefore, the library reserves the right to limit the number of people.
Celebrate Maker's Day 2022!
Gumdrop Structure Engineering Challenge
Thursday, March 24 from 4:30-5:00 pm

Join Miss Jodi and Miss Danya on Zoom and learn basic engineering skills! Advance registration is required beginning March 10 via the Monmouth County Kids web page. Zoom link will be emailed to registered participants.
Celebrate Virtual Maker's Day At Home!
All Ages
Engage in fun filled STEM- based videos from MCL staff and Teen Advisory Board that the whole family can enjoy! Check out the Monmouth County Library Kids Page and social media sites@ MonCoLibrary.
Children's Virtual Event
Parrot Palooza
Ages 4 and up
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Saturday, March 26 from 10:30 - 11:15 am

Meet these exotic birds in a LIVE interactive experience with Jenkinson’s Aquarium. Advance registration required beginning March 12; the Zoom link will be emailed to registered participants. Register here. Don’t miss this one-time-only event!
Storytime with Ms. Danya
Tuesday Storytime
Baby/Toddler Storytime
Join Ms. Danya for stories, songs, and fingerplays!
  • Ages 1 -3 1/2 years (with parent/caregiver)
  • Tuesdays, starting March 1st from 10:30-11:00 am OR 11:30-12:00 pm (please note that the program is the same for both the 10:30 and 11:30 am sessions)


Family Fun Storytime
Join Ms. Danya for exciting stories and fun!
  • All ages welcome! (with parent/caregiver)
  • Tuesdays, starting March 1st from 3:30 - 4:00 pm

Take 'N Make crafts will be provided for patrons to take at end of the programs.

In-person Storytime Guidelines:
  • Due to limited space, registration for Storytime is mandatory each week, starting the Thursday prior to Tuesday Storytime, by calling the library at 732-747-9649.
  • Drop-ins will not be admitted unless there is available space.
  • Please register for only one session.
  • Masks are required for everyone above the age of 2 while inside the library.
  • Please call if you are unable to attend.
  • Please choose only 1 session per week.
  • Thank you for social distancing.
Online Storytime
As always, we have lots of fun storytime activities for the kids from the Monmouth County Library. You can find them here!
Take 'N Make Crafts!

We've created "Take 'N Make Craft" kits for our littlest patrons to enjoy! They will be available in the Children's section of the library! Available while supplies last!

New Releases!
As always, we have a plethora of newly released books to borrow and enjoy! Here are some of the latest additions to our collection.
New Fiction
New Fiction
New Fiction/Non-Fiction
New Fiction
New Fiction/Non-Fiction
New Choose Your Own Adventure
Great Reads!
Looking for a good book to read? Here are our latest books (in no particular order) that are sure to be favorites of our staff and patrons this month!

Non-Fiction/History Book Club
The Non-Fiction/History Book Club has been postponed to Monday, March 7th at 6:30 pm. The group will be discussing the second half of the book, "Washington", by Ron Chernow. You may contact the library at 732-747-9649 to borrow a copy of the book!
Museum Passes
Contact the library at 732-747-9649 to take advantage of our memberships!

Please note that New York museums are requiring proof of vaccination in order to attend.

Here are the museums and their websites:

American Museum of Natural History: https://www.amnh.org

Cooper Hewitt Smithsonian Design Museum: https://www.cooperhewitt.org/

The Frick Collection: Currently in a temporary location https://www.frick.org/

The Historic Village at Allaire: https://allairevillage.org/


Museum of the American Revolution: https://www.amrevmuseum.org

New-York Historical Society: https://www.nyhistory.org
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Our WiFi patio is always available for your use!
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