Stop in to Red Bank Public Library this month and make an ever-lasting memory. Attend one of our free programs, read a new book, or learn a new skill. Whatever you’re looking for, RBPL has you covered.
Keep our monthly calendar handy!
Click here for this month’s Adult calendar.
For this month’s Children & Teen calendar, click here.
Get Caught reading in May
It’s Get Caught Reading month, and we have a few fan favorites, as well as tips to help you get caught reading anywhere you go!
Here’s what happening this month at your Library
Remember, all programs are open to the public and free to attend. You don’t need a card to hang out with us. To see all program details, browse our online calendar.
Diamond Painting for adults and mature teens is back on Saturday, May 3 in our Meeting Room. Join Candyce to learn all about this popular craft and complete their own painting. Registration required.
Shh! Search our Main Stacks in a Silent Scavenger Hunt. Pick a grab bag prize at Reference when you complete your hunt on Saturday, May 3.
Paint a plant pot with us in the Meeting Room from 3:30-5PM on Tuesday, May 6. Paints and pots provided; you just bring your creativity! Registration required.
Start a new crochet project with the help of YouTube and our Lab tutors. Bring your yarn and device to the Lab on Tuesday, May 8 for Loop & Learn.
Bilingual Story Time takes place in our Children’s Room on Friday, May 9 and May 23.
Learn how to download free ebooks, audiobooks, magazines, and more with Libby. Bring your digital device and library card to a Libby Help Session on May 13 in our Eisner Opportunity Lab.
Anime Club meets on May 14 and May 21. Last two meetings before summer break!
Another Historic Walking Tour is happening on Saturday, May 17, beginning at 10:30AM! Tours are led by Kathy Lou, last about 1.5 hours, and start from our front porch. Wear your walking shoes!
Take note of a few cancellations and closures this month as well.
Dance Fitness is cancelled this Friday, May 9.
The library is closed on Saturday, May 24, and Monday, May 26, for Memorial Day.
The library is closed on Thursday, May 29, for Staff Development.
May is…
a month of celebrations & acknowledgments
Our Main Floor book displays are always changing. This month we’re displaying books to celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month and Jewish American Heritage Month, as well as our Military and pets!
Stop by to see our new Artist on Display
Yolanda Navarra Fleming
Mixed-media artist and writer, Yolanda Navarra Fleming, will be exhibiting her bold, vibrant work this May and June. Come check out her expressive pieces and see how she brings emotion to life through art.
Learn more about Yolanda and view her work up-close at RBPL!
save the date for summer reading
We’re excited for Summer Reading, which kicks off on June 28 at the Red Bank Public Library. People of all ages are invited to sign up and participate in this 8-week challenge, which celebrates and encourages reading, color, creativity, and community.
Get rewarded for reading and visiting RBPL this summer long when you sign up for Summer Reading!