Do you know Lynda?
WPL provides an opportunity to "learn a new skill...on your time," with Lynda.com free by entering your library card and pin HERE . From life skills to resume building, Lynda has it all.

  • Over 4,000 video courses on hundreds of topics!
  • Watch and learn instantly on your desktop or mobile web browser.
  • Download practice materials to work alongside the course.
  • Certificates of Completion let you demonstrate your new proficiencies.

More information about Lynda.com is available by clicking HERE . Step-by-step help with library card log-in is available HERE .
The first in a series of programs for entrepreneurs and small business owners will be held at Fords Branch Library will be held Tuesday, January 29th, at 7:00 PM with special guest Saumya Ganguly of Obligent Consulting and the Woodbridge Downtown Merchant's Association. Registration is not required.
Coming soon--a link to tell us what computer classes you would like the library to offer.

Computer skills classes will begin again in March.
The Million Dollar Duck
Friday, January 26, 2:00 PM

The Million Dollar Duck follows the humorous and heartfelt journey of six wildlife artists competing to win the Federal Duck Stamp Contest - the only juried art competition run by the U.S. government and one of the most successful conservation tools ever created. Feathers will be ruffled and some egos will be bruised, but for one contestant, winning "the Olympics of wildlife art" will be life-changing.

PG | 1h 11min | Documentary 

This program is offered with generous support of the Friends of the Library.
Tuesday, February 26, 7:00 PM
Henry Inman Branch Meeting Room

Join us for a community discussion of new ideas in Technology, Entertainment and Design as we continue our series of four library programs, TEDxWoodbridgePublicLibrary. If you are new to TED Talks or a seasoned TED Talk enthusiast, this program is for you.

The independently organized event, licensed by TED, will engage local voices and TED Talk videos on the topic of Personal Growth.

Registration is not required. This program is free and open to the public.
News from Friends
The Woodbridge Downtown Merchants Association is offering a coupon book to local charities for a suggested donation of $5. Visit the libraries to support the Friends of the Libraries and pick up a booklet full of savings.

Coupons are valid until December of 2019.

Thank you for your support of the Friends and merchants in Downtown Woodbridge.
Visit the Main Library for your next culture pass, courtesy of the Friends of the Library. Most Museum Passes circulate like a book for five days. Check our new catalog for availability of passes.
Click HERE for information about the benefits of becoming a Friend of Woodbridge Public Library.
Volunteer Hours for
Young Adult Book Reviews

You asked, we listened. For those in need of more community service hours, you now have another option! Here’s how it works:

  • You read a book at least 100 pages in length.
  • You fill out the form we provide in the library, which includes information about the book, and a 1.5-page review (I.e., Half of the front and the entire back of the page) of the book. 
  • Turn the form in--we give you one hour of community service for every 100 pages read. So if you read a 374-page book, you get three hours.


That’s it. It’s easy! 
Many of our programs do not require registration, but kindly click on the flyers and links to register for programs on-line or call the library locations to ensure that space is available.
More Opportunities for Lifelong Learning
Woodbridge Libraries Are Now Members of
Reciprocal Borrowing Group MURAL
Woodbridge Township library cards are accepted in nearly fifty Middlesex and Union County libraries to borrow materials. Municipal libraries are generally open to public use, but through the  MUtual Reciprocity Among Libraries Agreement (MURAL), a Woodbridge Township Library card will be welcomed for lending and additional services determined by each library.  More details and contact information are available on the WPL home page.
1081 Green Street, Iselin
732-726-7073
211 Ford Avenue, Fords
732-726-7071
607 Inman Avenue, Colonia
732-726-7072

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1 George Frederick Plaza, Woodbridge
732-634-4450
This e-mail newsletter is a service of Woodbridge Public Library.

Monica F. Eppinger 
Director@woodbridgelibrary.org
Woodbridge Township, NJ

January 20, 2019