Township libraries will be closed by 5:00 pm on Wednesday, November 22, Thanksgiving Day, November 23, and the day after, November 24th. There are many
on-line services available and we invite you to try them this week. One of favorites at this time of year is Flipster.
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Flipster offers magazines on your tablet or smart phone. Back issues are available on mobile devices. Shop smarter online with Consumer Reports, a recently added subscription, with compliments of the Friends of Woodbridge Public Library.
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Handcrafted Doll Exhibit
Main Library First Floor Exhibits
Local artist Pauline Perlman has shared the story,
The Doll with No Face, an adaptation of Seneca Chief Everett Parker (1972), through a collection of handcrafted dolls. Visit the library in November to read the tale and see Ms. Parker's work, which has been on a tour of schools and libraries across the State of New Jersey.
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Woodbridge Garden Club (WCG) announces the winner of the Woodbridge Adopt a Critter poll!
Polls have closed, and the winner is...
the
ruby-throated hummingbird. Runners up are the northern oriole and swallowtail butterfly. WCG member and Adopt a Critter program coordinator Ileana Balcu invites the community to watch for news of educational programs in the new year.
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Community support opportunities at Woodbridge Public Libraries
Township libraries are a point of collection for new or lightly used coats, jackets and any other warm apparel--an annual effort of the Rotary Club of Woodbridge-Perth Amboy. The Main Library collection box for the Rotary Club is on the second level of the Main Library. Thanks to all who have made donations.
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Movies @ Henry Inman
The Holiday (2006)
Monday, November 20, 2:00 pm
Henry Inman Library Meeting Room
Two women troubled with guy-problems swap homes in each other's countries, where they each meet a local guy and fall in love.
Movies are sponsored with the support of the Friends of Woodbridge Public Library.
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Save the Date:
Monday, December 18, 7:00 pm
Main Library Meeting Room
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The story of the Jersey Devil is one of the most popular myths of New Jersey history. The problem is that everything you think you know about the Jersey Devil is wrong. Author and Kean University professor
Brian Rega
l will present his work on the Jersey Devil. Bring your curiosity and your questions!
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Movies @ Main:
Love the Coopers (2015)
Friday, December 1, 2:00 pm
The intertwined stories of four generations of Coopers unfold right before the annual family reunion on Christmas Eve. PG-13
Support and refreshments for this program are provided by The Friends of Woodbridge Publci Libraries and The Woodbridge Public Library Foundation.
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Thursday, December 7, 3:45 pm
Main Library BEC, Third Level
Want to make a difference in your community and earn service hours? Join the Woodbridge Public Library Teen Advisory Group! We get together to plan and approve library programs, find out about volunteer opportunities, come up with ideas for library purchases, and generate library support.
The group is open to Grades 8-12. No advance registration is required, just stop by a reference desk and fill out an application or come to a meeting!
Questions? Call the Main Library at 732-634-4450 x 7130 to get more info.
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Tuesday, December 5, 4:00 pm
Main Library Meeting Room
Have absolutely no idea what to give to a special someone? Come to our Teen Crafternoon and make a totally awesome gift that will get you points WITH EVERYONE! We'll also have card-making supplies for you to create a cool pop-up card you can donate to a charity this holiday season.
No experience necessary, and all supplies (and snacks!) provided. Open to grades 8-12.
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Fords Saturday Spectacular!
The BFG (2016)
Saturday, 2:15 pm
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A Saturday Speculator Movie, "The BFG" will be shown for children and adults of all ages , and an accompanying adult for children under age 9. No registration if required for Woodbridge Township residents. For further information you can visit the Fords Library in-person or call 732-726-7071, ext. 7200.
Movie Programs are sponsored by the Friends of Woodbridge Public Library.
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Shopped out by Saturday?
Visit Henry Inman Branch Library for:
10:30 am - 12:30 pm
Henry Inman Branch Meeting Room
Children ages 5-13 & an adult caretaker for children under 9 are invited to come and play games such as Candyland, Checkers, Parcheesi, Sorry and other various board games. This program is open to Woodbridge Township residents and no registration is required.
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Twist with Toddlers
Monday, November 20, 11:00 am
Iselin Branch Meeting Room
It's time to Dance! (don't worry it's only small steps and twists :O))
A program for children age 12- 36 months and an accompanying adult, enjoy some music, dancing, bubbles and more! The program is open to Woodbridge Township residents, no registration is required.
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11:00 AM - 11:45 AM 11/20/2017
Iselin Library - Meeting Room
2:00 PM - 4:30 PM 11/20/2017
Henry Inman Library - Meeting Room
2:00 PM - 8:00 PM 11/20/2017
Main Library - Children's Room
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM 11/20/2017
Fords Library - Meeting Room
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM 11/20/2017
Main Library - Children's Room
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM 11/21/2017
Main Library - Book Examination Center
4:00 PM - 4:45 PM 11/21/2017
Main Library - Meeting Room
Saturday, November 25, 2017
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Henry Inman Library Meeting Room
11/25/2017
2:15 PM - 4:15 PM
Fords Library Meeting Room
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More Opportunities for Lifelong Learning
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Woodbridge Libraries Are Now Members of
Reciprocal Borrowing Group
MURAL
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Woodbridge Township library cards are accepted in nearly fifty Middlesex and Union County libraries to borrow materials. Municipal libraries are generally open to public use, but through the
MUtual Reciprocity Among Libraries Agreement (MURAL), a Woodbridge Township Library card will be welcomed for lending and additional services determined by each library.
More details and contact information are available on the WPL home page.
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1081 Green Street, Iselin
732-726-7073
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211 Ford Avenue, Fords
732-726-7071
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607 Inman Avenue, Colonia
732-726-7072
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1 George Frederick Plaza, Woodbridge
732-634-4500
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This e-mail newsletter is a service of Woodbridge Public Library.
Monica F. Eppinger Director@woodbridgelibrary.org
Woodbridge Township, NJ
www.woodbridgelibrary.org
November 19, 2017
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