Adults
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MOVIES
Bring a beverage and we’ll furnish the popcorn. Ages 18+
LPL Flix
Whether it’s the latest Best Picture or a lighthearted rom-com, enjoy an afternoon movie on our big screen. Popular recent releases are shown the first Friday of every month at 1:00 PM.
Click on our events calendar for the upcoming feature.
International Film
Develop a deeper appreciation for the diversity of human experience. International films are shown at 6:00 PM the third Tuesday of each month (except December).
Click on our events calendar for the next feature.
Book clubs
Pick up a copy of the current selections at the front desk or drive-thru. New members always welcome!
Book Discussion Group
Lively discussions on popular fiction and nonfiction titles. Meetings are held the first Wednesday of the month at 4:00 PM.
Strictly Fiction
Read and discuss different genres—mysteries, westerns, historical fiction, romance and more. There’s something here for everyone. Meet the first Monday of the month at 6:30 PM down by the fireplace.
Book to Art
Read a book and create art it inspires. And by art, we mean any form, from baking and batik to watercolor and woodwork. Meet to share impressions of the book, show your art and describe your creative process. Meet at 11:00 AM the fourth Saturday of every other month.
reading challenges
Winter Reading Challenges Run Jan 1-April 26.
Read for FUN and prizes! Register on Beanstack.
Pick up winter prizes at the Help Desk by May 10—or while supplies last!
TBR Adult (18+)
It’s time to dive into that TBR (to be read) pile you’ve been meaning to conquer. Submit a list of six titles you’ve been putting off and start reading. Check off two books to earn a FREE book from our ongoing book sale. Read two more and collect a special snowflake bookmark. Finish your list and treat yourself to $1 off a warm beverage at Red Bank Coffeehouse—you’ve earned it!
TBR Teen (13-17)
Submit a TBR list of four books. Read one to earn a free book from the book sale, three to earn a special bookmark, and four for $1 off of coffee. Then keep reading. If you double your book count, head to the prize cabinet to choose a reward along with a FREE new book
Read to Me (0-6)
& Read on My Own (7-12)
Log books to earn reading badges, fun prizes and a FREE book. Complete activities to score an additional free book.
Ongoing challenges!
Use Beanstack, a web and mobile app, to participate. Beanstack makes it easy to register, track reading, and earn incentives. Download the app or access it here.
Above Average Reader
Through December 31 for ages 14+
American adults read an average of 12 books each year, with half reading four or fewer. How do you rank? Upon completing your 13th book, attain ABOVE AVERAGE status and receive a congratulatory canvas tote or patch. Continue reading to achieve SUPERIOR status: log 52 books in 2024 to receive a patch for your tote.
Mystery maven
Ongoing for ages 18+
Don your deerstalkers, dear readers: On dark and stormy nights (sunny afternoons will work too), investigate different subgenres and award-winning titles. Upon completion of this clandestine operation (well, it’s really a public challenge open to all adults), snag an elusive patch that reveals the intriguing secret to sharp-eyed operatives (your friends and neighbors) that the bearer is a shrewd connoisseur of mystery.
NEW! In IT 4 LOVE
Ongoing for ages 18+
For those who swoon at the thought of love at first sight and melt over heartwarming rom-coms. Indulge in the magic of romance! Explore irresistible tropes, discover award-winning stories, and fall head over heels for unforgettable romantic leads.
Complete each activity to earn a special patch that showcases your dedication to the genre.
Other programs
Worker Connection
Mondays • 10:00 AM-noon
Seeking a good job in our area? Gain insight from a career navigator. Explore career paths, get referrals, and focus on transferring your skills to high-paying, in-demand jobs. Meet-ups are part of the Department of Workforce Development Worker Connection program.
Genealogy Club
1st Thursday of the month • 10:15 AM
January-May & September-December
Navigate your family’s story. Explore research methods, organize information, overcome roadblocks, discover online resources, and solve mysteries! Just beginning? We’ll help you get started.
New members always welcome.
Card Class
2nd Monday of the month • 1:00-8:00 PM
Carolee Crabb provides instruction in creating handmade cards. Drop in any time during the session. Cost is $7 for materials. Bring double-stick tape and scissors.
Meet in the library’s Community Room.
Craft Classes
Monthly
Find a new interest, gain inspiration, and enjoy time with other crafters. A delightful little project offered with expert guidance monthly.
Click on our events calendar for specific program details.