Monmouth County Library's suggestions for adult, children, and YA books.
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Coming June 1st: Stay tuned for full details on the 2026 New Jersey State Library Summer Reading Program, Unearth a Story! Learn how adults, teens, and children can participate and earn exciting incentives.
Connect on the Go: Once you have your resident library card, download the Monmouth County Library App from the Apple App Store or Google Play. You can easily search the catalog and request books to be delivered right to your closest MCL branch!
Want digital copies? Download the Libby app from the Apple App Store or Google Play to borrow and enjoy eBooks and audiobooks directly on your favorite device.
The American Library Association (ALA) is the oldest and largest library association in the world.
Quick Picks for Reluctant Readers
The Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA) brings together key stakeholders from the areas of libraries, education, research, out of school time, youth development and more to develop and deliver resources to libraries that expand their capacity to support teen learning and enrichment and to foster healthy communities.
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