Woodbridge Public Library offers assistance to patrons who visit the library with questions about jobs and careers. Library staff members will tell you that one of most satisfying daily experiences is to help patrons find resources to improve their career prospects. Among the highly regarded resources available to library patrons is Job & Career Accelerator--a digital toolkit that can be personalized and that is available 24/7. 
 
The "Tools to Get Hired" section holds step-by-step cover letter and resume builders, which can be saved to your profile and used as often as they are needed. A concise interview skills video and samples of interview follow-up letters are a bonus.  The last, but “most-likely-to-make-a-difference” step is networking---composing communications to let people know that you are looking for a job or a career. The samples available in the "Networking and Informational Sample Letters" section has some of the best career guidance recommendations available.

Are you a veteran currently in the market for a new job, or looking to change careers? Job and Career Accelerator has resources just for you! In addition to step-by-step assistance with finding a job, creating a resume, and getting hired, the Military-to-Civilian guide in the “Explore Occupations” section gives great advice to veterans in their job search. Patrons can even search by military branch and rank or position to find civilian jobs that utilize similar skills or training. Job and Career Accelerator also provides free access to full-text eBooks like Best Careers for Veterans, The Military Advantage, and Career Changer’s Manual to guide veterans entering or returning to the civilian workforce. 
Programs for Adults
How to become a U.S. Citizen
A representative from the  U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services  (USCIS) will present “How to Become a U.S. Citizen” at the Woodbridge Main Library on  Thursday February 16 at 10:30 am.  Topics covered at this session will include:
 
• naturalization eligibility requirements
• the naturalization process
• the naturalization test
• rights and responsibilities of U.S. citizenship

This session is free of charge and open to the public. No registration is required.
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 A new program at the Fords Library for adults--join us for tea on a chilly crafternoon!

2:00 PM - 3:00 PM   2/16/2017
Fords Library - Meeting Room
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Henry Inman Colorburst-Crayons
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM   2/16/2017
Henry Inman Library  -  Meeting Room

Relax and drop in for 15 minutes, 30 minutes, an 1 hour or the whole program to color in  adult coloring books  and sheets using crayons.  Henry Inman Branch Library is located at 607 Inman Ave. Colonia, N.J. 07067. Any questions please call 732-726-7072 x 7210. 
Movies @ Main: True Life Portraits
Genius (2016)
Friday, February 17, 2:00 pm 
Main Library Meeting Room

A chronicle of Max Perkins's time as the book editor at Scribner, where he oversaw works by Thomas Wolfe, Ernest Hemingway, F. Scott Fitzgerald and others.

Director: Michael Grandage

Stars: Colin Firth, Jude Law, Nicole Kidman 
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3:30 PM - 5:00 PM   2/15/2017
RESCHEDULED FROM THURSDAY 2/9
Have finals officially fried your brains? Come to our Chill Out Movie and recharge! 
We're watching an awesome movie, having hot cocoa and snacks, and just not thinking about how June is FIVE MONTHS AWAY. 
Open to grades 8-12. Rated PG-13. 

Questions? Call 732-634-4450 ext. 7130 or email dgarcia@woodbridgelibrary.org. 
Main Library  -  Meeting Room

3:45 PM - 4:45 PM 2/16/2017
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! 
WHERE: Main Library BEC Room (on the third floor) 
Questions? Call the Main Library at 732-634-4450 x 7130 to get more info.
Show some library love and join today! 
    Programs for Children
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    10:15 AM - 11:00 AM   2/15/2017
    Fords Library  -  Meeting Room
    A program for children age 2 and an accompanying adult, consisting of stories, songs, fingerplays, rhymes, sign language and a craft.  Registration is required for Woodbridge Township residents beginning on January 31.  Register online, in-person by visiting the Fords Library, or calling 732-726-7071, ext. 7200.

    10:30 AM - 11:00 AM  2/15/2017
    Main Library  -  Meeting Room
    A multiweek program for children ages 12 mos. to 24 mos. and an accompanying adult, consisting of rhymes, songs and stories.  Registration for the program series is required for Woodbridge Township residents and begins 2 weeks before the program. Register, online, in-person or by phone by calling 732-634-4450, x 7140.

    10:30 AM - 11:00 AM   2/15/2017
    Henry Inman Library  -  Meeting Room
    Storytime for Two-year-olds is a 4 week program  of stories, fingerplays and a simple craft  for children age 2 accompanied by an adult. Registration is required for Woodbridge township residents and begins January 9.   Henry Inman Branch Library is located at 607 Inman Ave. Colonia, N.J. 07067. Register online, at the library or by calling 732-726-7072 ext. 7210.
    Henry Inman Library -  Meeting Room

    11:00 AM - 12:00 PM   2/15/2017
    Main Library  -  Meeting Room
    For children ages 0 - 3 years and a caregiver, a time & space for caregivers & children to simply relax, play, read & interact with one another.  Toys & books will be available.  Not intended for parties, or food beyond the typical snacks & drinks necessary to keep little ones happy.  Those in attendance will be responsible for clean-up and leaving the room in its original condition.  This program is open to Woodbridge Township residents and no registration is required.

    11:00 AM - 11:30 AM   2/15/2017
    Fords Library  -  Meeting Room
    A playgroup for children age 2 and an accompanying adult, consisting of toys, games, and books. No registration is required for Woodbridge Township residents.  For further information visit the Fords Library in-person or call 732-726-7071, ext. 7200.

    2:00 PM - 2:45 PM   2/15/2017
    Iselin Library  -  Meeting Room
    A multiweek storytime for children 3 - 5-years-old and an accompanying adult, consisting of stories, songs, rhymes and a craft.  Registration for the storytime series is required for Woodbridge Township residents and begins 2 weeks before the program. Register online, in person or by phone by calling 732-726-7073, x7220.

    6:00 PM - 8:30 PM   2/15 and 2/16/2017
    Main Library  -  Children's Room
    For students, Kindergarten - grade 5, who need some help with a particular subject area.  This program is conducted in the Children's Room of the Main Library and is open to Woodbridge Township residents.  There is no registration for this program, students may sign-up 15 minutes before program starts in the Children's Room and will have 30 minutes maximum on a first-come basis.  Homework Help is provided by volunteer retired educators and is not intended as a substitute for Woodbridge Township Special Education Services.  For additional information, visit or call the Main Library's Children's Room at 732-634-4450, ext. 7141.

    4:00 PM - 4:45 PM   2/16/2017
    Henry Inman Library -  Meeting Room

    7:00 PM - 8:00 PM   2/16/2017
    Fords Library -  Meeting Room

    7:00 PM - 9:00 PM   2/16/2017
    Main Library -  Meeting Room

    2:00 PM - 4:00 PM   2/17/2017
    Main Library -  Meeting Room
    1081 Green Street, Iselin
    732-726-7073
    211 Ford Avenue, Fords
    732-726-7071
    607 Inman Avenue, Colonia
    732-726-7072
    1 George Frederick Plaza, Woodbridge
    732-634-4500
    Monica F. Eppinger  meppinger@woodbridgelibrary.org
    Woodbridge Public Library
    www.woodbridgelibrary.org

    February 14, 2017