Old Bridge Public Library
1 Old Bridge Plaza
Old Bridge, NJ 08857
732-721-5600 x5033

 

 

 

This Week at Your Library: May 22

                                
  
    
     
Dear Library Member,

We love to offer special events and unique programming to our patrons, and it's very rewarding to see our efforts being enjoyed and appreciated. Congratulations to our staff for the special recognition received for our wildly successful Comic Con.  Publisher, Image Comics, featured an article about the April 1 event in their newsletter's Library Spotlight column! Click here to read the article.

We're getting ready to launch our annual Summer Reading Program, Build a Better World, next month and we're seeking sponsorship from local businesses. In addition to monetary donations to help fund special summer events, we are also looking for gift cards and items that can be used as prizes. This popular program has a wide appeal to both children and adults in the community and helps promote the importance of literacy and critical thinking skills. Please contact me by clicking on my name below if you can provide any support.

Have a spectacular week!  Hope to see you in the Library. 
  
Library Director

Monday, May 22nd , 7pm
Teen/Adult Drop-in Sewing Workshop

Drop-in and use a sewing machine to work on a project. Or, come learn how to sew by working on a new project with our instructor. Please review the sewing class information handout before attending one of our sewing workshops.

Tuesday, May 23rd,   11am
Pixlr

Are you interested in doing some photo editing but don't want to spend money on expensive editing programs? This workshop will introduce the basics about Pixlr, a free web-based suite of programs and smartphone/tablet apps.
Tuesday, May 24th,  7pm
Substance Abuse Prevention Parent Education
 
Parents, grandparents and caregivers who are concerned about children (of any age) and substance abuse are invited to attend this free, interactive, one hour presentation, presented by  The Partnership for a Drug-Free New JerseyTopics covered will include: talking to your kids about drugs and alcohol, influence of media and pop culture, effects of specific drugs, keeping your kids drug-free and strengthening parenting skills. Participants will receive age specific information and communication skills concerning substance abuse.  
Thursday, May 25th,   7pm
Science Fiction Book Discussion

Join fellow syfy fans for a discussion of Ken Grimwood's popular "Replay."  This  time loop tale  was the recipient of a World Fantasy Award for Best Novel. 
Friday, May 26th, 1:30pm
Friday Film: Casablanca

Come experience this classic 1942 film again starring Ingrid Bergman and Humphrey Bogart, s et in World War II Morocco within a city filled with European refugees. The drama follows a bitter nightclub owner as he helps his former lover and her Resistance-hero husband escape from the Nazis.
 

 
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  Monday 
 
     10am: Preschool Story and Craft (ages 1-5)
     1pm: Bridge Club
     4pm: Family Fun: Bingo.  Great for all ages.
     6:30pm: Adult Craft Club
     7pm: Teen/Adult Drop-in Sewing Workshop
        
  

Tuesday 

  

 10am:  0-24 Months Storytime
 10am:  Canasta Club
 11am:   Pixlr
 11am:  2 & 3 Year Old Storytime
  3:30pm: Idea Farm Safety Class * (registration required)
   6pm:  Movie Night: Storks  (LH)
  7pm: 15 Minute Child Break: Substance Abuse Prevention for Parents
  
  
Wednesday 
 
 10am: 0-24 Months Storytime
 10am: Mahjong
 11am: 2 & 3 Year Old Storytime
  3:30-5pm: Math Tutoring 
  6:30pm: Chess Club
   

  

Thursday 

 

  11am: Happy Birthday Cookie Monster Storytime

  1pm: Adult Craft Club

  1pm: Scrabble Club

  1pm: South Asian Wellness & Management Diabetes Education Program 

  4:15pm: Make and Create (grades K-3)

  7pm:   Science Fiction Book Discussion

  7pm: Gaming Club (grades 4-12)

   


  

Friday

 

  10:30am: Adult Craft: Coloring

   11am: Alphabet Art (ages 2+)
   1:30pm: Friday Film: Casablanca (NR) 

 


  
Saturday 
 
10-12:00pm: Math Tutoring 
11-1pm: Tech Buddies
  11am: Family Storytime
   12pm:  LEGO Lab
    2pm: Family Movie: " Harry Potter and the Cha mber of Secrets" (LH)     

  
Sunday  
 
No scheduled programs




  Epos Library Ship

Epos is a floating  library that operates in  Norway. The service started in 1959 and visits tiny places in three counties twice a year.   In addition, it is often supplemented with cultural activities for children, including musicians or drama. Often, these are the only cultural services offered in the places it visits. The ship is manned with a captain, a seaman, three librarians and one or two performers.