Thanks to all of our Henry Inman Branch patrons who visited other branches to pick up their reading materials, and even made special trips to return their materials while the branch was closed to clean up after an inch of water flooded the branch on Monday, April 16th. The branch opened again on Friday morning, April 20th. Please do not hesitate to contact us if you were fined for late materials because of the days we were closed!
The Sale Begins This Week!
Thursday, April 26 - 29
Main Library Meeting Room

Paperbacks, hard covers, fiction, non-fiction, and children's books can all be had for bargain prices! The first day, April 26 is a private sale for Friends Members. ( Membership information is available here! ) The sale is then open to the public for three days.

The Friends of the Library manage the sale and relocation of a large portion of library book donations and discards to raise funds that supply the libraries with useful materials and equipment. The Museum Pass program, movie licenses for all locations, children's summer reading program supplies and prizes, craft equipment, special books and magazines including a Flipster edition of Consumer Reports are just a few of the annual, supportive contributions that are made by the Friends of Woodbridge Township Libraries.

Click here for information about membership in the Friends of Woodbridge Public Library.
Money Smart Week is April 21-28 at WPL
What's the Best Legal Structure for Your Business?
Each program will be presented by  New York Life  Insurance Financial Service Professional,  Sherin Elashry,  M.A. Elashry will provide insight and guidelines on how to navigate your financial future.
Money Smart Week with New York Life Insurance Company’s Sherin Elashry

Tuesday, April 24 7:00 PM
Fords Branch Library Meeting Room

The Iselin Branch Library is being refurbished to prepare for a celebration of 50 years of service to the community. Watch this space for updates on the progress, and by all means, plan to join us for the ribbon cutting!
News from Friends
Museum Pass of the Week:

Each week, we will offer a description of a museum which the Friends of the Library have selected to offer our patrons as part of their Museum Pass Program .
Museum passes circulation like a book but for five days. Check our new catalog for availability of passes.
Discover a treasure trove of American history with forgotten letters from Thomas Jefferson and Benjamin Franklin. Admire Victorian-era women's fashions sip tea on the glass-enclosed porch overlooking the formal English parterre gardens. Finish with a garden tour highlighting an artistic array of historical horticulture, including some of New Jersey’s oldest trees.
There is something for everyone at Liberty Hall Museum, one of Union County’s best-kept secrets.

908-527-0400
Pass Information
  • Each pass admits two adults and two children.
FREE Blood Pressure Screenings with Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield
Monday, April 23, 2018 2:00 - 4:00 PM
Iselin Branch Library

Nurse Jacqueline Boadu of Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield will perform FREE blood pressure screenings in the Iselin Branch's Meeting Room from 2:00 - 4:00 PM on Monday, April 23, 2018. She'll also discuss your risk factors and the steps you need to prevent or reduce your risks from this silent killer.
 
According to the CDC, "High blood pressure is a common and dangerous condition. Having high blood pressure means the pressure of the blood in your blood vessels is higher than it should be. But you can take steps to control your blood pressure and lower your risk of heart disease and stroke. About 1 of 3 U.S. adults—or about 75 million people—have high blood pressure. Only about half (54%) of these people have their high blood pressure under control. This common condition increases the risk for heart disease and stroke, 2 of the leading causes of death for Americans." 
Henry Inman Monday Movie
The 39 Steps (1935)
Monday, April 23, 2018 2:00 PM
Henry Inman Library Meeting Room

A man in London tries to help a counterespionage agent. But when the agent is killed and the man stands accused, he must go on the run to both save himself and also stop a spy ring which is trying to steal top secret information.

This program is provided with the generous support of the Friends of the Library.
Broaden your horizon-- take a computer class at Woodbridge Public Library . Classes will be offered on a rotating basis, and include a choice of morning, afternoon or evening for your convenience.
Saturday, April 28, 12:00 - 4:00 PM
Main Library Second Floor Periodicals Room

Happy International Tabletop Day!  International Tabletop Day (ITTD),  is a worldwide celebration of tabletop gaming for all members of the incredible community. In its seventh year, this is a great opportunity to nerd out and scratch your tabletop itch, to introduce your non-gamer friends to an incredibly enriching and rewarding hobby, or to come see what all of this board game fuss is about in the first place.

Stop by and enjoy an afternoon of fun board games with our gaming group! All are invited to join us on Saturday, April 28th, from 12-4 pm, in the Main Library's 2nd Floor Magazine Room, for an afternoon of meeting new people and playing new games. Registration is not required.

Age Group(s): Adults (18+), Teens (14- to 18-year-olds), Tweens (12- to 14-year-olds), All Children
Monday, April 30, 7:00 pm
Woodbridge Main Library Meeting Room

Join us as we welcome journalist  Roseann Lake who will share her new book,  Leftover in China: The Women Shaping the World’s Next Superpower . Lake is a Colonia native! She is also The Economist 's Cuba correspondent. Lake was previously based in Beijing, where she spent five years working as a television reporter and journalist. Her coverage of China has appeared in Foreign Policy , Time , The Atlantic , Salon and Vice , among other publications. All are welcomed to attend this free event!
For more information on Roseann Lake, visit her website,  www.roseannlake.com for more information.
Movies @ Main
Kong: Skull Island (2017)
Friday, May 4, 2:00 pm
Main Library Meeting Room

A team of scientists explore an uncharted island in the Pacific, venturing into the domain of the mighty Kong, and must fight to escape a primal Eden.
 
This program is provided with the generous support of the Friends of the Library.

PG-13 | 1h 58min | Action, Adventure, Fantasy
Across the country, older Americans – a rapidly growing population – are taking part in activities that promote wellness and social connection. They are sharing their wisdom and experience with future generations, and they are giving back to make enrich their communities. They’re working and volunteering, mentoring and learning, leading and engaging.  
Please join us for the following FREE programs:
Main Library - Medicare Workshop with Justin Lubenow and Michael Salum of Senior Advisors   5/1/2018 @ 6:30 PM Ground Floor Meeting Room. Registration is required. Please register here
Main Library - Meditation in the 21st Century. Learn a simple meditation technique that can help you in all aspects of your life. 5/10/2018 @ 7:00 PM Ground Floor Meeting Room. No registration.
Main Library - Road Scholar Talk. Join a Road Scholar Ambassador for a discussion about senior travel opportunities. 5/14/2018 @ 2:00 PM Ground Floor Meeting Room. No registration.

Main Library - iPad Lunch 'n Learn. Come with questions or bring your device. Student representatives will teach iPad basics as well as help you troubleshoot!  Learn how to better use your device to communicate with others and organize your life! 5/18/2018 @ 1:00 pm. Lunch will be available at 12:30 pm. Third Floor Meeting Room. No registration.
Main Library - Container Gardening with  Master Gardener Nisha Khanna. This presentation will cover the basics of growing plants in containers. 5/22/2018 @ 6:30 PM Ground Floor Meeting Room. No registration.
Main Library - Long-Term Health Care with Rosemary K. Daniels, Licensed Agent, Bankers Life & Colonial Penn. 5/30/2018 @ 2:00 PM Ground Floor Meeting Room. No registration.
Fords Branch Library Meeting Room
Thursdays, 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

Practice your English language skills with FREE interactive databases Rosetta Stone and Mango Languages during our weekly Digital Drop-In! 

No registration, just drop in on Thursdays anytime between 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM @ our Fords Branch Library Meeting Room! An ESL / LiteracyNJ tutor will be available to help. 
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!  
Middlesex County Arts High School and Middle School students have mounted their work at Fords Branch Library. Photos by Suzanne Miller, Head of Children's Services, Fords Branch Library.
Thursday, April 26, 4:00 -5:00 PM
Fords Meeting Room

A School-age Poetry Celebration for Grades K-7, and an accompanying adult for children under age 9. No registration is required for Woodbridge Township residents. For further information you can visit the Fords Library in-person or call 732-726-7071, ext. 7200.

Event Type(s): Craft, Literacy, Activity
Age Group(s): 5- to 13-year-olds



Special Notice for our Iselin patrons: The Iselin Branch renovation has begun to prepare for a celebration of 50 years of service to the community. Please register for programs whenever possible so the library can contact you if there are any schedule changes due to the renovation.
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

1 George Frederick Plaza, Woodbridge
732-634-4500
This e-mail newsletter is a service of Woodbridge Public Library.

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

April 22 2018
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