Commemorate a quarter of a century of the Library’s evolution from its humble beginning in the Township’s municipal building to a 44,000 square foot free standing building in a gala celebration.  The guest of honor will be the Honorable Mayor Richard Pucci, Monroe’s mayor since 1988 and a staunch supporter of the Library as a cornerstone of the community. 

“It is an amazing accomplishment, made possible by a dedicated Governing Body at the Township level, a generous benefactor, and the hard work and commitment of some many individuals,” says Irene Goldberg, director since the Library’s inception. An initial one million dollar investment for the establishment of the Library was made by local developer, Dr. Intesar Zaidi and gifts and bequests from residents and businesses have sustained Library programs and book collections throughout the years.

On Friday, April 4, 2014, the Monroe Township Public Library Foundation will host a gala celebration at Forsgate Country Club, one of New Jersey’s premier private country clubs. Beginning at 6:00 p.m., enjoy cocktails followed by dinner and dancing with music performed by The Esteem Orchestra. A silent auction benefitting the Foundation will be held during the gala. Tickets are $75.00 per person and available for purchase at the Library’s circulation desk. Advertising space in the printed program is available for individuals and businesses; rate and application information can be found here.