Library Calendar of Events

Create a piece of black-out poetry by taking a page from an old book and blacking out certain words so the words remaining form a poem. We will have extra book pages at the library you can use. Return the page to the library and fill out a raffle for a chance at a shoprite gift card.Pages are due Ap...read more

April 1: Egg foam decoratingA craft kit can be picked up most Thursdays 1-7pm. Best for ages 3-12.Supplies are limited. Craft project details and registration required at www.bradleybeachlibrary.org Events page.1 de abril: decoración de espuma de huevoSe puede recoger un kit de arte de los ju...read more

The Side Hustle: How to Start a Business While Working Full TimeApril 1 @ 6:00 pm - 9:00 pmAre you building a business while working fulltime? Don’t quit your day job until you until you learn the key elements you need to have in place to transition to self-employment and make your b...read more

This series of crafts are designed to help with self-care. Register for all of them or just one at the Events page at www.bradleybeachlibrary.org. Kit Pick-ups will be 11am-4pm on scheduled days.April 2: Tree of Belonging: Make a paper tree display of people who care about you.April 16: Gratitude Ga...read more

Sign up to receive resources and activities to learn more about misinformation and how to spot fake news. Emails will go out in April to be completed anytime.Register at the Events page at www.bradleybeachlibrary.org.

For National Library Week, we challenge you to create a Bookface meme. This is where you take a book with part of a face on the cover; hold it up to your own face; and take a photo so that it looks like your face completes the cover. Please join the fun and tag a photo on our Facebook or Instagram p...read more

Entrepreneurship Essentials (w/ Alejandro Cruz)April 6 @ 10:30 am - 12:00 pmStarting a small business is a rewarding but risky proposition. Before you hang the “Open for Business” sign or get in too deep in your new venture, you should take an honest look at your preparedness t...read more

The State of the Small Business – 2021 Economic and Labor Market OutlookApril 6 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pmAs we approach Spring and the number of Covid-19 cases continues to decline in the US, small business owners will be re-opening their doors in record numbers. How can they best position...read more

Join us for an interactive mix of the magic of bubbles and the power of kindness with magician Meadow Perry. Register at the Events page at www.bradleybeachlibrary.org for the Zoom link.

Local Resource Subcommittee:  Utility Assistance by NJ Natural GasConference Call Line: 646-558-8656  Meeting ID: 934 7126 7582 Passcode: 399015https://vnahg.zoom.us/j/93471267582?pwd=WUV6ZENHV1J6OXNaV3VMbHVwOElLUT09Collaboration of CCYC, Bradley Beach Library & Bradley Beach...read more

April 8: Cherry Blossom SignA craft kit can be picked up most Thursdays 1-7pm. Best for ages 3-12.Supplies are limited. Craft project details and registration required at www.bradleybeachlibrary.org Events page.8 de abril: Signo de flor de cerezoSe puede recoger un kit de arte de los jueves de 1 a 7...read more

Mastering the Mental Side of BusinessApril 8 @ 6:00 pm - 9:00 pmThe way you think will impact the way you run your business. In this class, we will teach you how to set goals and create achievable plans, how to handle the inevitable challenges and setbacks you’ll face along the way b...read more

How do you talk to your children, aging parents, or life partner about money? It can be challenging to know where to start and what topics to bring up. Join us to discover some easy strategies and simple tools you can use to start these important conversations in a fun and comfortable manner.Present...read more

Did you know that even a very modest savings cushion can be associated with major life improvements? Have you heard that savings of three months of living expenses is necessary to cover emergency expenses? Many financial education programs equate adequate emergency savings with this amount. While th...read more

Bank On It: Finding Safe and Affordable Bank Accounts (The Economic Awareness Council) | Monday, April 12 @ 12 p.m. CSTWary of opening a bank account due to hidden fees and charges? Worried that you need every dollar that you earn and want to avoid being charged because of a minimum balance req...read more

Understanding the Basics of Federal Student Loans (U.S. Department of Education, Federal Student Aid) | Tuesday, April 13 at 12:30 p.m. CST Register Here: https://www.moneysmartweek.org/2021/student-loansCalling all borrowers, students, and parents to join us in learning how the ...read more

Fraud Protection (Internal Revenue Service) | Wednesday, April 14 at 1 p.m. CSTRegister Here: https://www.moneysmartweek.org/2021/tax-fraud-identity-theftScam artists can try to take advantage of vulnerable taxpayers during the Covid-19 pandemic by stealing information and subsequently fun...read more

Education MANAGED: A webinar for ParentsThe pandemic and virtual learning have caused parents' responsibility for their children's education to be at an unprecedented high. Many parents find these demands nearly impossible to meet. The M.A.N. A.G.E.D. program was develope...read more

April 15: RainstickA craft kit can be picked up most Thursdays 1-7pm. Best for ages 3-12.Supplies are limited. Craft project details and registration required at www.bradleybeachlibrary.org Events page.15 de abril: RainstickSe puede recoger un kit de arte de los jueves de 1 a 7 pm. Ideal para ni&nti...read more

Managing Personal Finances During COVID-19 (Global Financial Literacy Excellence Center) | Thursday, April 15 at 1 p.m. CSTRegister Here: https://www.moneysmartweek.org/2021/personal-financesLearn suggestions for managing your money in a time of crisis. Topics covered include budgetin...read more

This series of crafts are designed to help with self-care. Register for all of them or just one at the Events page at www.bradleybeachlibrary.org. Kit Pick-ups will be 11am-4pm on scheduled days.April 2: Tree of Belonging: Make a paper tree display of people who care about you.April 16: Gratitude Ga...read more

Housing Protections + Resources (Consumer Financial Protection Bureau) | Friday, April 16 at 12 p.m. CSTRegister Here: https://www.moneysmartweek.org/2021/housingThe Consumer Financial Protection Bureau will highlight resources that can help homeowners and renters during the coronavirus na...read more

Managing Money Ups & Downs (University of Wisconsin-Madison, Division of Extension) | Saturday, April 17 at 10:30 a.m. CSTRegistration Here: https://www.moneysmartweek.org/2021/budgetingThe Covid-19 pandemic has dealt a financial blow to many U.S. individuals and families. Join this se...read more

What the Most Successful Businesses Are Doing in 2021 – Trends You’ll Want to Jump on NowApril 20 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pmWondering what’s next for your business in 2021?Join us for a conversation with Rieva Levonsky, CEO of GrowBiz Media and SmallBizDaily, Ross Herosian, Foun...read more

Tuesday, April 20, 5pmA Master Gardener of Monmouth County will present how to compost for your garden and help the Earth at the same time. A climate change movie and book discussion will immediately follow at about 6pm.Register at the Events page at www.bradleybeachlibrary.org to receive ...read more

Join us for a movie and book discussion about climate change. Share your ideas of what we can do to help Bradley Beach environmentally. Visit the Events page at www.bradleybeachlibrary.org for book and movie suggestions and to register for the event.   This will immediately follo...read more

April 22: Love the Earth SignA craft kit can be picked up most Thursdays 1-7pm. Best for ages 3-12.Supplies are limited. Craft project details and registration required at www.bradleybeachlibrary.org Events page.22 de abril: Amo el signo de la tierraSe puede recoger un kit de arte de los jueves de 1...read more

This series of crafts are designed to help with self-care. Register for all of them or just one at the Events page at www.bradleybeachlibrary.org. Kit Pick-ups will be 11am-4pm on scheduled days.April 2: Tree of Belonging: Make a paper tree display of people who care about you.April 16: Gratitude Ga...read more

Let’s Talk Financial ResourcesApril 29 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pmLending programs and institutions are dedicated to supporting the business community, whether you need to raise $5,000 or $5 million. Hear from the US Small Business Administration, NJ Economic Development Authority, and the ...read more

April 29: Spring GardenA craft kit can be picked up most Thursdays 1-7pm. Best for ages 3-12.Supplies are limited. Craft project details and registration required at www.bradleybeachlibrary.org Events page.29 de abril: Spring GardenSe puede recoger un kit de arte de los jueves de 1 a 7 pm. Ideal par...read more

COVID19 Vaccine Education with Leanora Chojnowski RNPlease join the Monmouth & Ocean County Councils for Young Children for a COVID19 Vaccine Educational Presentation in English and Spanish.April 29th 5-6pmhttps://vnahg.zoom.us/j/96240930125?pwd=YjlVeU1SWEdaQTZqSGwzVGtFamY2UT09Meeting ID: 9...read more

This series of crafts are designed to help with self-care. Register for all of them or just one at the Events page at www.bradleybeachlibrary.org. Kit Pick-ups will be 11am-4pm on scheduled days.April 2: Tree of Belonging: Make a paper tree display of people who care about you.April 16: Gratitude Ga...read more