It's that time of year again -- time to vote for the best Public Library in Middlesex County in the Home News Tribune's annual "Best of  the Best" Reader's Poll! The Library is very pleased to have been selected as either the "Best" or "One of the Best" libraries in recent years.  We hope we have earned your vote again this year.  Please show your support for the Old Bridge Public Library and the many resources and services we offer for your varied needs. Just click on the logo above, which will take you to the online ballot, then scroll down to the "Public Library"  category and write in our name. Voting will continue until August 11th, and paper ballots will also appear in the Sunday and Wednesda y print editions of the Home News Tribune . You may also vote in the Library.  Thank you in advance for your support!

One of the reasons for our recognition and reputation  is our extensive arsenal of online resources. This week, I'd like to highlight Universal Class , an online learning platform  which offers over 500 courses taught by real instructors. Each course has a live instructor whom students may communicate with through email.  Courses are available 24/7 in a wide variety of areas including computer skills, bookkeeping, real estate, web development, home schooling, crafts, beauty, cooking and nutrition.  These are non-credit courses which are offered for personal enrichment and are a great way to gain skills and valuable information about subject(s) that may interest you. Please click on the logo to take you directly to the Universal Class site; you will then be instructed to enter your library card number to access the courses.