Director Melody Scagnelli-Townley of the Bayonne Public Library announced that the landmark Bayonne building will have a grand reopening party on Thursday, July 18, 2024 from 4:00-8:00 p.m.  The event will include opening speeches from local dignitaries; a ribbon-cutting ceremony; carnival games and food; a photo booth; a movie showing for teens; Bayonne Public Library swag bags; grab-and-go crafts; and a special story time for kids.  The purpose of the event is to celebrate the reopening of the library following a year of renovations.  The historic building is located at 31st Street and Avenue C.

The renovations included the installation of a new elevator and a new boiler.  The lobby, the circulation area, and the Children’s Room were reconstructed.  In the Children’s Room, patrons will see a new ceiling, new lighting, and stadium-style seating for the Story Time area.  Elsewhere in the library, new technology, computer carrels, and furniture have been installed.

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