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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: June 19 |
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Summer Reading Program!
Dear Library Member,
Our annual Summer Reading program is almost here! We'll officially kick off the program on Saturday, June 24 with crafts and activities for all ages from 11am to 3pm. With the theme of "Build a Better World," this year's program will focus on STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) activities. You can sign up for the program during kick-off and anytime before August 19 and get details on how to win prizes. By following the action on our new game boards, kids can earn raffle tickets and weekly prizes by engaging in a wide variety of activities! Adults and teens can earn prizes and raffle opportunities too! At the conclusion of the program on August 19th, several grand prizes will be raffled off to winning participants, courtesy of a community grant from Walmart located at 2825 NJ-18 in Old Bridge.
Among the day's highlights will be:
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11-12pm:
ScienceTellers: "Tall Ships and Pirate Tales" This interactive, exciting science program uses experiments to bring the sights and sounds of original stories to life. Throughout the story about a bunch of marooned sailors, volunteers from the audience will help explore the science behind clouds, flash paper, air pressure, inertia, explosions and more. After the presentation,
Friendly's of Old Bridge will scoop
free ice cream. Raffle prizes courtesy of
JEI Learning of Old Bridge.
12:30 - 2pm: Build a Cardboard Town. Patrons will work together to construct a cardboard town of Old Bridge using Library supplies and participants' creativity.
1pm: Robotics presentation, featuring demonstrations of Sphero, Finch and Code-A-Pillar robots.
11-3pm
: Free Health Screenings: The Dept. of Community Health Education at Robert Wood Johnson will be here to conduct health screenings. Participants will be given a three-part Coronary Heart Disease and Stroke Risk Screening Form to complete, which will include glucose, cholesterol and blood pressure levels. A nurse will review the results with each person and provide relevant information about healthier lifestyles and behaviors.
Our kick-off event encourages patrons to take advantage of the Library as a vital community resource, and acknowledges the importance of a structured summer reading program. There is much evidence that summer reading can strengthen a child's reading and critical thinking skills over the summer break. We've developed an exciting program that does just that. Please check our website regularly for updated activities.
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Have a spectacular week. See you this week and at the kick-off on Saturday!
Library Director
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Sensory Time for Adults
Monday, June 19,
10:30am
This monthly program is designed just for adults (ages 18+) with special needs and their caregivers. Sensory Time combines different activities and gives participants the chance to refine their communication and social skills.
This month's theme is "Life is a Beach," as we celebrate the start of summer and explore fun at the beach. We will read stories, learn about ocean animals, and create a beach-inspired craft.
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Gentle Yoga for Adults
Tuesday, June 20, 11am 
Join Hope Fisher from Hope Yoga Studio to learn creative yoga poses that will relax both the body and mind. Perfect for beginners since no prior yoga experience is necessary. Please bring in your own yoga mat or towel. Space is limited and registration is required here.
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Preventing Injury During Exercise
Wednesday, June 21,
7pm
Renata Pac, PT, DPT with Old Bridge's JAG Physical Therapy, will be here to discuss and demonstrate simple ways to move safely in order to prevent injury during your exercise routine.
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Virtual Live Concert Series: Elton John
Thursday, June 22, 6pm
Thanks to Qello Concerts, our newest online resource, we will stream live concert films right here in the Library. Our first virtual concert will be Elton John's "Million Dollar Piano," featuring the singer's classic tracks from his career, including Good Bye Yellow Brook Road, Don't Let the Sun Go Down on Me and I'm Still Standing. Some songs are performed solo, some with his band and others feature percussionist Ray Cooper. Come for the entire concert, or just drop in for a few of your favorite songs.
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Will it Waffle?
Thursday, June 22, 7pm
Kids in grades 6-12 are invited to participate in this fun, delicious program where they will find out what can be made in a waffle iron. Come experiment with different recipes, both sweet and savory, to see if they will waffle.
Registration is required here.
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Travel and Vacation Apps
Friday, June 23, 11am
Discover new travel apps to start your vacation planning now. No matter where you're headed, these iOS and Android apps can help you get there and find things to do when you arrive.
Amazon Echo
Sunday, June 25, 2pm
Echo is a hands-free, voice-controlled device that can play music, control smart home devices, provide information, read the news, set alarms, read audiobooks from Audible, and more. Learn about this helpful device and experiment with the Echo Dot during this one-hour program.
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Stay Connected
Quick Links
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www.oldbridgelibrary.org |
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| Monday 10am: Pre-School Playtime - All Ages 10:30am: Sensory Time for Adults (ages 18+) 1pm: Bridge 4pm: Family Fun: STEAM Challenges 6-8pm: Tech Buddies 6:30pm: Adult Craft Club 7pm: Maker Monday: Candy Leis (grds 6-12) * registration required |
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| Tuesday
10am: 0-24 Months Storytime
10am: Canasta Club
11am: 2 & 3 Year Old Storytime
6pm: Movie Night: Lego Batman
(LH)
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Wednesday
10am: 0-24 Months Storytime
10am: Mahjong
11am: 2 & 3 Year Old Storytime
6:30pm: Chess Club
7pm: Pajama Family Storytime
7pm: Preventing Injury During Exercise
7pm: Teen Advisory Board Meeting
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| Thursday 11am: Family Storytime 1pm: Adult Craft Club 1pm: Scrabble Club 3:30pm: Idea Farm Safety Class * (registration required) 4:15pm: Make and Create (grades K-3) 6pm: Virtual Live Concert Series: Elton John 7pm: Will it Waffle? * (grades 6-12) |
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Friday
10:30am: Adult Craft: Coloring
11am: Alphabet Art (ages 2+)
11am: Travel and Vacation Apps
11am: Home School Book Club
1:30pm: Friday Film:
Denial (PG-13)
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Saturday - Summer Reading Kick-Off 11-3
11-1pm: Tech Buddies
11am: Sciencetellers
1 pm: Robotics Demonstrations
11-3pm: Free Health Screenings by Robert Wood Johnson
12pm: Free Ice Cream Scoop courtesy of Friendly's
12pm: LEGO Lab
2pm: Family Movie: Sing (LH)
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George Peabody Library,
Johns Hopkins University
As the centerpiece of the George Peabody Library, the
Stack Room
's five-tier soaring atrium has wrought-iron balconies and columns so graceful that it has been referred to as a "cathedral of books." One of
America's most beautiful college libraries
, it is often used for weddings and special events. Bibliophiles come not only to enjoy the design but to browse 18th and 19th century volumes of archaeology as well as British and American history and literature.
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