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Category Archives: Libraries & Museums

PODCAST: GILDA ROGERS ON RED BANK’S BLACK HISTORY – AND FUTURE
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New episode of the redbankgreen podcast! An illuminating sit down with Gilda Rogers, executive director of the T. Thomas Fortune House Cultural Center. (Click to read.)
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February 13th @ 12pm
Remember: Nothing makes a Red Bank friend happier than to hear "I saw you on Red Bank Green!"
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RED BANK: HISTORIC WALKING TOURS RETURN
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Do you know your Red Bank history? Red Bank Public Library Historic Walking Tours resume this weekend. (click to read)
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April 4th, 2025 @ 12pm
RED BANK: LIBRARY KICKS OFF CENTENNIAL
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RED BANK: Dozens of supporters gather to kick off the Red Bank Public Library's centennial as a "public" institution.
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November 13th, 2023 @ 8am
RED BANK: LIBRARY PHOTO CONTEST RETURNS
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RED BANK: Library accepting submissions for third annual "Red Bank: Always Beautiful" photo and video contest. Here's how to enter.
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July 6th, 2022 @ 7am
FAIR HAVEN: Amid an exponential increase in positive tests for COVID-19, borough hall and library return to remote access.
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December 28th, 2021 @ 7am
RED BANK: PHOTO CONTEST WINNERS
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RED BANK: Borough public library announces winners of second annual "Red Bank: Always Beautiful" contest.
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November 9th, 2021 @ 12pm
RED BANK: LIBRARY REOPENS, WITH LIMITS
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RED BANK: Public library begins easing pandemic restrictions with resumption of in-person services, by appointment, for up to an hour per visit.
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April 27th, 2021 @ 7am
RED BANK: LIBRARY NIXES LATE FINES
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RED BANK: Late getting that book or DVD back to the public library? Not to worry. Fines for overdue materials are now a relic of the past.
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April 16th, 2021 @ 10am
RED BANK: LIBRARY SETS PARTIAL REOPENING
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RED BANK: Public library, closed since start of pandemic, plans a partial reopening Monday, with limits on number of patrons and more.
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September 22nd, 2020 @ 12pm
RED BANK: LIBRARY HOSTS PHOTO CONTEST
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RED BANK: Library hosts a photo and video contest titled "Red Bank: Always Beautiful." Here's what you need to know to enter.
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May 15th, 2020 @ 8am
RED BANK: CENSUS PARTICIPATION URGED
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RED BANK: Complete Count Committee makes the case for all borough residents to complete Census questionnaire.
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May 12th, 2020 @ 10am
RED BANK: CENSUS HELP AT THE LIBRARY
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RED BANK: Public library to offer assistance in completing the U.S. Census questionnaire from March 12 to 20.
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February 26th, 2020 @ 9am
RED BANK: Library trustees embark on five-year strategic plan update, starting with public survey of attitudes and input on services.
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January 30th, 2020 @ 10am
RED BANK: LIBRARY DIRECTOR CHECKS OUT
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RED BANK: Elizabeth McDermott checks out as library director and gets a proclamation; Barbara Pickell named interim director.
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July 3rd, 2018 @ 9am
RED BANK: LIBRARY DIRECTOR TO RETIRE
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RED BANK: After a career pivot, a tumultuous chapter and the restoration of calm, library director McDermott announces plan to retire.
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May 11th, 2018 @ 12pm
RUMSON: ACTOR HELPS MAKE A BOOK ‘SCENE’
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RUMSON: Busy actor Siobhan Fallon Hogan adds 'co-author' to her résumé. She and collaborator Lori Oakes will debut their new kid's book at the Oceanic Library.
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December 8th, 2016 @ 6am
ON THE GREEN: BOOMER, BEACH, BOOKS, BUCS
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ON THE GREEN: An End of Summer Party on the Hook, a BBQ kickoff for RBR's football Bucs, a roof-raising celebration for Oceanic Library and a Garmany fundraiser featuring Boomer Esiason and other NFL greats are on tap for the post-holiday nights ahead.
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September 2nd, 2016 @ 12pm
SHREWSBURY: “GAS MONEY” GETS HIM HERE
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Author Troy Lewis makes a GAS MONEY pitstop at the county library's Eastern Branch, in a Saturday afternoon appearance.
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May 20th, 2016 @ 12pm
SEA BRIGHT: ALL-WELCOME WEEKEND AT UMC
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Sea Bright United Methodist is the place to be this weekend for the official dedication of the relocated Sea Bright Public Library on Saturday, plus a Christmas Cantata and freeContinue reading "SEA BRIGHT: ALL-WELCOME WEEKEND AT UMC"
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December 4th, 2015 @ 2pm
The Red Bank Public Library is conducting a survey to help shape a strategic plan and the future of the institution. Input is welcome from frequent users, occasional visitors andContinue reading "RED BANK: LIBRARY WANTS YOUR TWO CENTS"
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September 21st, 2015 @ 6am
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MANTIS (PRAYING) AT CHURCH
Partyliner films praying mantis at church.
SOMEWHERE OVER THE RAINBOW
Stunning rainbow over Red Bank as a big weekend storm approaches.
“FESTIVA” YACHT DOCKED AT MARINE PARK
Festiva, an 85-foot yacht, was docked at Marine Park on Friday night. Red Bank Green spoke to the owner, Everett Moore, who said that it was ...
OH NO! ELMO LOST!
A lost Elmo appears to be reaching out for help through the redbankgreen Partyline.
NAVESINK SPILLS OVER
Nor'easter stacks tides up in the Navesink, pushing the river over its (Red) banks.
BUZZ LIGHTYEAR WATCHES LINE DANCERS
redbankgreen Partyline captures Buzz Lighyear watching the line dancers on Broadwalk Monday night. 
EGRET-FUL END TO SUMMER
A great egret patrols the shallows of the Swimming River in front of the Red Bank Primary School last week. Submitted by Brian Donohue
COMMUNITY MESSAGE BOARD NOW OPEN ON HUDSON AVENUE
Community message board open! The RBPD has placed a mobile display board on Hudson Avenue. Send captions and messages you’d like to se ...
A CHIEF’S FAREWELL
Funeral services at St. James church and a large American flag suspended over Broad Street from an RBFD hook and ladder for former Red Bank ...
COIFFING GUARD
redbankgreen Partyline captures super cool crossing guard just chilllin'.
SURF TACO RE-OPENS NEW LOOK DINING ROOM
Partyliner captures Surf Taco's new look dining room.
STEEPLETOP RAVEN
redbankgreen Partyline: a raven calls out from atop the steeple of St. James Church.
CARPENTER OR COMPETITOR? HOT DOG TRUCK RIVALS EMERGE IN RED BANK
On the redbankgreen Partyline: with two new hot dog vendors opening this summer, even a carpenter's box truck makes one wonder.
BOONDOCKS SWAN
redbankgreen Partyline: Swan on the Navesink River as seen from Boondocks restaurant.
9/11 TRIBUTE
Bailey Bryce Holiday and her father Bobby Holiday Jr. paint the lawn at Riverside Gardens Park Tuesday in preparation for the upcoming comme ...
PILGRIM BAPTIST TO JAMAICA
Recently, Pilgrim Baptist Church of Red Bank traveled to Trelawny Parish of Jamaica on a Relief & Recovery Mission Trip.  The Mission T ...
SNAIL WEATHER
Overnight rains and warm humid temperatures brought out a parade of snails along the access path to the Red Bank Primary School near Locust ...
ECHOES OF THE PAST IN TILE
Next to Playa Bowls. Always fascinated how this has stood here this long. (Submitted by Joseph Jakub)
VIVA LA ELSIE’S
redbankgreen Partyline captures French visitor enjoying a pickle sub from Elsie's.
Truck strike downs pole
A truck struck a utility pole at the intersection of Catherine Street and Shrewsbury Avenue at about 8 am Monday morning. The pole wss compl ...