We continually strive to provide the best online resources to Old Bridge Library patrons. Now, right after the recent addition of the Lumos Learning and Muzzy Online educational resources for children, we are pleased to announce the arrival of Lynda.com. Lynda.com is
a leading and long-established learning platform for adults that offers online instruction in business, software, technology and creative skills in a choice of five languages!
Beginning Nov. 15, users will have access to the Lynda.com video library of over 130,000 engaging, high-quality videos and 4,500 courses taught by recognized industry experts. Experts create and deliver all courses as well as provide supplemental materials like exercise files and relevant work samples. Lynda.com can be accessed 24/7 on your web browser or via an app on your smartphone or tablet, and of course, in the Library. New courses are added weekly. Be sure to check it out on our website starting November 15th.
Looking for an overview of the Internet and the World Wide Web? This class discusses the use of Web browsers and provides hands-on training using the browser's navigational tools, URLs, hyperlinks, bookmarks, and search engines.
Celebrate the coming release of Pokémon Sun and Moon! Bring in your Pokémon card and video games to battle and trade, or enjoy our many Pokémon activities.
All ages welcome.
Thursday
7pm
Adult Trivia Night
This event promises to be an entertaining mix of pub trivia and TV game show.
Space is limited, so participants must sign up as a team with a maximum of six people, or be placed on a wildcard team. Refreshments will be served and prizes will be awarded.
The Library's popular ongoing series will feature Andy Warhol this week.The session will examine the life, career and historical legacy of Warhol, considered one of the most influential artists of the 20th century. It will discuss Warhol's pop art, its far-reaching implications and how it forever changed the world of art.
Friday
11 am
Home School Book Club
Our new Home School Book Club provides an opportunity for home schooled kids ages 7-13 to come together to discuss an appropriate book. This session will feature both
Wonder by R.J. Palacio and
El Deafo by Cece Bell. Registration is suggested. Register
here.
Sunday
2 pm
How to (finally) Write Your Book
Join five-time bestselling author Jamie Novak and learn how to bring your book out of your mind and onto the page. Discover how to find the time to write when your schedule is already very busy, how to stay motivated, and how to overcome any uncertainty about your project. Jamie will also share a behind-the-scenes look at how to get a book traditionally published. This session is helpful for fiction and non-fiction book ideas. Come with an idea, part -- or all -- of your book written.
