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Old Bridge Public Library
1 Old Bridge Plaza
Old Bridge, NJ 08857
732-721-5600 x5033
This Week at Your Library: January 15
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Dear Library Member,
Martin Luther King Jr. Day was first observed as a federal holiday in 1986, falling on the third Monday of January each year. As we celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s legacy, be sure to stop by the Library (Central open 10 am - 9 pm and Laurence Harbor branch open 1-5 pm Monday, January 15) to pick up a book or DVD about Dr. King and the history of the Civil Rights movement. Or check out digital resources from home like
African-American History Online,
Kanopy, or
American History Online along with several others.
I am pleased to report a wonderful new development to our Museum Pass program; soon this month, OBPL cardholders will be able to reserve passes online through our
website. This convenient feature means the passes no longer must be reserved by phone or by stopping in (although they can still be reserved these ways). The free passes for the 10 museums in the program can be selected by venue or date. Reservations can also be canceled online. In addition, passes for three of the museums --
The Grounds for Sculpture, The Academy of Natural Sciences at Drexel and
WheatonArts (which opens for the season in mid-April) -- can be printed remotely in your home. I encourage you to take advantage of this great program, but be sure to reserve as far in advance as possible -- especially for weekends -- to ensure that the passes are available for your preferred day.
Lastly, great news, especially for patrons of our
Laurence Harbor branch (located at 277 Shoreland Circle) -- we're
expanding hours at our branch location. Effective February 1st, the branch will be open Mondays, Wednesdays and
Fridays from 1-5pm, Tuesdays and
Thursdays from 1-8pm and S
aturdays from 10-5pm. It will remain closed on Sundays.
Have a spectacular week. Hope to see you at the Library!
Library Director
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Socrates Cafe
Tuesday, January 16th, 11am
Join us for our first session of the Socrates Café, a gathering where people from different backgrounds get together and exchange thoughtful ideas and experiences. We'll embrace Socratizing, the idea that we learn more when we question and question with others. The question we will discuss this session is: What is insanity?
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Tax reform and You
Tuesday, January 16th, 7pm
Local CPA and Tax Attorney
Richard G. Price will discuss the new tax rates, including topics such as deductions, exemptions and credits, health care costs, stock market reaction, and the impact on individuals and businesses. A Q&A session will follow the presentation.
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Home School Book Club
Thursday, January 18th, 11:30am
Our popular club is now divided into two age groups --
for kids ages 5-8 and 9-14.
This month, the
5-8 group will be discussing Heidi Heckelbeck Has A Secret by Wanda Green, while the
9-14 group will be reading Schooled by Gordon Korman.
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Thursday, January 18th, 7pm
If you're looking for a unique, durable bookmark to add to your collection, then join us as we use our Makerbot 3D Printer to create colorful 3D bookmarks like the one pictured. Attendees will receive a 3D printed bookmark created prior to the event. For ages 9 and up; register
here.
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Then, Now and Forever: Life Story Workshop
Saturday, January 20th, 2pm
Would you like to create a written record of your life to share with family and friends? Can you use a little help and motivation to get started? Through inspiring examples, guided exercises and constructive feedback, this session will help trigger your creativity so you can enjoy the satisfying experience of committing your life journey to paper. This program is led by Donna Atkins, aka The Life Story Lady. Donna is an award-winning communications specialist who has spent many years working with individuals, groups and organizations on narrative and storytelling skills.
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Movie Musicals of the 1940s
Sunday, January 21st, 2pm
Movie musicals grew in popularity during the war-weary decade of the 1940s. Join us as Sam and Candace Caponegro present an interesting and entertaining overview of 1940s musicals through film clips and discussion. They'll examine favorites such as
Easter Parade, Meet Me in St. Louis
and
Stormy Weather
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Stay Connected
Quick Links
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www.oldbridgelibrary.org
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Directions
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Monday
1pm: Bridge Club
3pm: Off From School Storytime and Craft (LH)
6pm: Tech Buddies
6pm: US Citizenship Classes Continue
6:30pm: Adult Craft Club
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| Tuesday 10am: 0 - 24 Months Storytime 10am: Canasta 11am: 2 - 3 year old Storytime 11am: Socrates Cafe 3:30pm: Idea Farm Safety Class (ages 9+) (registration required) 4pm: Family Storytime 6pm: Movie: Sully (PG-13) (LH) 7pm: Mail Merge Class 7pm: Tax Reform and You |
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Wednesday
10am: 0 - 24 Months Storytime
10am: Mahjong
11am: 2 - 3 year old Storytime
4pm: 4 - 5 year old Storytime
6pm: Feature Film: Wonder Woman (PG-13)
7pm: Family Storytime
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Thursday
11am: Family Storytime
11am: Home School Book Club
11:30am: Winter Craft
1pm: Adult Craft Club
1pm: Scrabble Club
4:15pm: Make and Create
6pm: US Citizenship Class Continues
7pm: ThursDIY: No-Sew Pillows (grades 6-12)
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Friday
10:30am: Adult Craft: Coloring
11am: Alphabet Art (ages 2+)
1:30pm: Friday Film:
The Age of Innocence (PG)
1:30pm: Bridge Club
7pm:
Teen/Adult Drop-In Sewing Workshop
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Saturday
10am-12pm: Math Tutoring
11am-1pm: Tech Buddies
11am: Family Storytime
12pm: LEGO Lab
2pm: Then, Now and Forever: Life Story Workshop
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Sunday
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2pm:
Movie Musicals of the 1940s
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Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial
Library, Washington, DC
The Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library is the central facility of the District of Columbia Public Library system. The 400,000 square foot steel, brick, and glass structure is a rare example of modern architecture in Washington, DC. The building was completed in 1972 at a cost of $18 million. It recently closed to begin a modernization, expected to last for three years, with a planned cost of $208 million and a re-opening in 2020.
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