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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: December 5 |
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The Little Free Library located in the Westminster commuter lot. |
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| Library Board Member Barbara Cannon and Mayor Owen Henry pay a visit to the Little Free Library in the Inverness commuter lot. |
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Dear Library Member,
I hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving celebrating with loved ones. Here at the Library, we're thankful for another new initiative -- our
Little Free Libraries, which were installed this week in the commuter lots on Westminster Boulevard and Inverness Drive. These self-contained structures were constructed by the Boy and Girl Scouts and will join nearly 50,000 other Little Free Libraries found around the world in 70 countries. They will be restocked regularly with books donated to the Library for all the community to share. I encourage you to take and donate books to these libraries, and perhaps even write a note to a fellow reader; it is our intent to help connect the community and bring joy.
On a related note, during this hectic holiday season, we are pleased to continue offering our popular Adult Coloring sessions on most Fridays at 10:30am. We provide all the materials; just come in and spend a relaxing hour expressing your creativity. Just in case you didn't see it, here's a
link to a feature article about adult coloring that featured us and appeared last week in the Suburban
and other Greater Media newspapers.
Have a spectacular week!
Library Director
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Wednesday,
Dec. 7
6:30pm
Meditation Class
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Yoga teacher and coach Leah Chevalier will return to the Library to present Learn About Meditation. During the session, Chevalier will instruct and guide participants in methods easily incorporated into daily routines.
In addition, there will be a Stress Management program on Thurs. Dec. 8th at 7pm. It will provide tips on how people can safeguard themselves to function better in today's highly stressful world.
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Wednesday, Dec. 7th
7:00 pm
Children's Writer & Illustrator Critique Group
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Oh, the Places You'll Go! Critique Group is an all-inclusive critique group focused on inspiring, motivating, and assisting all children's writers and illustrators to reach their fullest potential. A representative from a local chapter of the Society for Children's Book Writers and Illustrators will lead the group. Please bring paper & pen or a laptop and any projects you are working on.
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Thursday, Dec. 8th
7:00 pm
Teen Ugly
Sweater Decorating
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Teens, do you have a boring shirt or sweater that could use some holiday cheer? Bring it in and make it tacky by adding ribbons, bells and other "bling." Enjoy hot chocolate and snacks as you create your masterpiece. Grades 6-12.
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Saturday, Dec. 10th
11:00am
Affordable Care
Act Enrollment
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| During this session, trained, certified counselors will provide information about health care options and assist in completing health insurance applications. Appointments are required; please either stop by the Library or call 732-721-5600 x5033. Each household member should bring the following: * Home/mailing address * Proof of lawful residency (GreenCard) or work authorization (commonly known as H1B VISA) * Social Security Card * Proof of state residency (rental receipt) * Proof of monthly household income (pay stubs, unemployment payment stubs, etc.) * Copies of the previous year's tax returns. |
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Saturday, Dec. 10th
2:30pm
Sinatra and His Friends Second Saturday Concert
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The Library is excited to present, "Sinatra & His Friends" narrated by Joe Gilligan and performed by Donnie Farraro. Audiences will be entertained with Sinatra's life story, and his songs that made him one of the world's most renowned singers. The show will also feature tunes from his contemporaries including Patsy Cline, Dean Martin and Perry Como, as well as amusing stories and fun facts about these musical greats. Attendees are asked to bring a non-perishable food donation for the Old Bridge Food Pantry to this free concert.
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Sunday, Dec. 11th
2:30pm
Inquire Science:
The Peregrine Falcon
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Do you love and appreciate wildlife and want to learn more about conservation efforts? Come join ecologist Kendall Miller from NJ's Conserve Wildlife Foundation to learn more about the peregrine falcon, the fastest animal on earth, and its miraculous population recovery in New Jersey thanks to the work of conservationists. The session will also allow attendees to further examine this unique bird through models of its anatomy.
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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
10am: Preschool Storytime/Craft
1pm: Bridge Club
4pm: Family Fun: Board Games
6-8pm: Tech Buddies - come get help from a tech-savvy teen!
6:30pm: Craft Club
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| Tuesday
10am: Storytime (0-24 months)
10am: Canasta
11am: Storytime (2-3 year olds)
3:30-5pm: Math Tutoring
4pm: Frosty Friends Storytime (all ages)
6pm: Movie Night: Elf (LH)
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| Wednesday
10am: Storytime (0-24 months)
11am: Storytime (2-3 year olds)
3:30-5pm: Math Tutoring
4pm: Storytime (4-5 year olds)
6:30pm: Learn About Meditation
7pm: Children's Writer & Illustrator Critique Group
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| Thursday 10:30am Computer Basics (registration required) 11am: Family Storytime (all ages) 1pm: Adult Craft Club 1pm: Scrabble Club 4:15pm Make and Create (grades K-3) 6pm: Bookenders Book Discussion: Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone 7pm: Stress Management for Better Living 7pm: Teen Ugly Sweater Decorating Party |
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| Friday 10:30am: Adult Craft: Coloring 11am: Alphabet Art 1:30pm: Friday Film: Gigi
7pm: Tweens' Night Out: Winter Snowflakes (grades 4-6) |
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| Saturday 10-12:00pm: Math Tutoring 10:30am: Parent/Child Sewing Class (ages 8-12) (registration required) 11-1pm: Tech Buddies 11am: Affordable Care Act Enrollment Session (appointment required) 11am: Family Storytime (all ages)
12pm: LEGO Lab
2:30pm:
Second Saturday: Sinatra and His Friends
3pm: Crochet and More
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| Sunday 1pm: LEGO Construction Challenge (grades 4-12) 2:30pm: InQuire Science: The Peregrine Falcon |
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Seattle Public Library, Main Branch
The pen is the tongue of the mind.
- Miguel de Cervantes
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