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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: February 13 |
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Dear Library Member,
We've been fortunate to undergo many renovations to the Library over the past year, including investments in a new roof, carpeting and furniture. Now another improvement project is about to begin as we repaint the building. During the process, which is expected to take approximately six weeks, sections of our collections may be temporarily unavailable. However, we expect only minor disruptions and will do our best to ensure that you have access to whatever materials you need. We apologize in advance for any inconvenience this may cause, but are excited about how a fresh coat of paint will complement all the other capital investments we've made over the past year.
On another note, our next session of
English as a Second Language (ESL) classes begins this week. While our Wednesday morning class is full, we do have open slots in our Tuesday night class, which runs from 7-8:30pm until May. This is a wonderful opportunity to learn English in small, informal groups lead by trained and experienced volunteers. Stop by the Information Services Desk to register in person.
Have a spectacular week!
Library Director
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Monday, Feb. 13
, 10:30am
Healthy Eating As You Age
This program will address how nutritional needs change as people age. Registered Dietitian/Nutritionist Maryrose Agel RD will lead a discussion about staying healthy and fit, including nutrition and diet tips specifically for seniors. A graduate of Rutgers University, Agel completed her dietetic internship at the University of Medicine & Dentistry.
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Monday, Feb. 13, 11:00am 
HeritageQuest Class
Are you interested in learning more about your ancestors? With genealogical and historical sources for more than 60 countries, and coverage dating back to the 1700s, HeritageQuest is a great way to start digging into your past. Come learn about how to best use this resource and gain helpful tips.
Ancestry.com will also be mentioned.
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Tuesday, Feb. 14
, 7pm
Tween Mardi Gras
Tweens in grades 4-6 are invited to bring their friends -- or make new ones -- at a Mardi Gras celebration as they make their own masks and beads.
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Wednes
day, Feb. 15, 7pm
Introducing Windows 10
Windows 10 is the latest version of Microsoft's operating system for PCs and tablets. If you're considering upgrading or have recently purchased a device with this software, this program will provide an informative overview. No registration required.
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Thursday, Feb. 16, 7:00pm 
The Skinny on Weight Loss
Ever wonder why some people lose weight with little effort while others struggle for years? This informative program, led by Dr. Ken Freedman, will discuss the key factors that can sabotage weight loss efforts. Dr. Freedman, founder of Freedman Chiropractic Center, LLC in East Brunswick, has served as President of the East Brunswick Advisory Health Council for the past 25 years and is also Chairman of the Middlesex County Health and Wellness Council.
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Saturday, Feb. 18, 2:00pm 
Meet George Washington
Art historian Mike Norris returns to the Library to host this program about George Washington.Through works of art drawn from area museums and others, this visual presentation will explore how Washington was regarded by his peers and how his country remembered him. Norris, who has a Ph.D. in Art History from University of California at Santa Barbara, spent 20 years at the Cloisters Museum and the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, and has lectured all over the world.
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Sunday, Feb. 19, 2:00pm 
Fly, Bessie, Fly!
Join us as we celebrate Bessie Coleman, the first African American woman to earn her pilot's license. Never one to let other people define her limitations, she traveled to France to learn to fly when American flight schools refused her because of her race. In later years she shared her experiences with children, encouraging them with the words "you too can fly." Actress and educator Dr. Daisy Century will portray Coleman. The program is produced by the American Historical Theatre and funded by the Horizon Speakers Bureau of the New Jersey Council for the Humanities, a state partner of the National Endowment for the Humanities.
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Stay Connected
Quick Links
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www.oldbridgelibrary.org |
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Monday
10am: Preschool Storytime and Craft (ages 1-5)
10:30am:
Healthy Eating As You Age
11am:
Heritage Quest Class
4pm: Family Fun: Let's Get Physical. Great for all ages.
7pm-8:30pm: Teen/Adult Drop-in Sewing Workshop
7pm: Ladies Book Discussion
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| Tuesday
10am: 0-24 Months Storytime
11am: 2 & 3 Year Old Storytime
4pm: Family Storytime (all ages)
4:30pm: Miss Pam's Storytime (LH)
6pm: Movie Night: Valentine's Day (LH)
7-8:30pm: English As a Second Language (ESL)
7pm:
Tween Mardi Gras
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Wednesday
10am: 0-24 Months Storytime
10am: Mahjong
10am: English as a Second Language (ESL) (registration is full)
11am: 2 & 3 Year Old Storytime
3:30-5pm: Math Tutoring
4pm: 4 & 5 Year Old Storytime
7pm: Family Pajama Storytime
7pm:
Microsoft Windows 10 Class
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| Thursday 11am: Family Storytime (all ages) 1pm: Adult Craft Club 1pm: Scrabble Club 3:30pm: Vinyl Cutter/Decal Class (registration required) 4:15pm: Make and Create (grades K-3) 7pm: Dr. Freedman: The Skinny on Weight Loss 7pm: Teen Advisory Board Meeting |
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| Friday 10:30am: Adult Craft: Coloring 11am: Alphabet Art 11an: Tween Home School Book Club 1:30pm: Friday Film: Roman Holiday 4:30pm: Rubik's Cube Club |
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Saturday
10-12:00pm: Math
Tutoring
11-1pm: Tech Buddies
12pm: LEGO Lab - All Ages
2pm:
Meet George Washington
3pm: Crochet and More
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Sunday
2pm:
Fly, Bessie, Fly!
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If you only read the books that everyone else is reading, you can only think what everyone else is thinking."
Haruki Murakami, Norwegian Wood
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