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Have you moved and changed your address recently? Has someone you know recently turned 18? Join us for  National Voter Registration Da y and update your voter registration. National Voter Registration Day is a national holiday celebrating our democracy. It was first observed in 2012 and has been growing in popularity every year since. It is held on the fourth Tuesday of September. The holiday has been endorsed by the National Association of Secretaries of State (NASS). It is further supported by the National Association of State Election Directors (NASED). Visit your nearest library branch for voter registrations and vote by mail forms.
Test Your Knowledge of 350 Years
George Washington is featured on one of the Woodbridge Township 350th Anniversary Banners--and WOW did we get a lot of correct answers!

When George Washington left Mount Vernon for New York to take the oath of office as the first President of the United States, he left Philadelphia on the morning of April 21, 1789, arrived at Trenton that afternoon, and that same night journeyed to Princeton, where he spent the night. Accompanied by Governor Livingston, Washington (on April 22) proceeded to Woodbridge where he spent the night at the Cross Keys Tavern, then located on the northwest corner of Amboy Avenue and Main Street, on the site presently occupied by the Knights of Columbus. This famous old building still stands, having been moved to a new location to the rear of the original site on the north side of James Street. On the morning of April 23, Washington left for New York by way of Rahway and Elizabethtown. ( From the Woodbridge Township municipal website. )

Congrats to three pin-winners--click HERE to test your knowledge (or search ability) on Question #5!
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News from Friends
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.
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Broaden your horizon-- Click here to take a look at computer class at Woodbridge Public Library . Classes are offered on a rotating basis, and include a choice of morning, afternoon or evening for your convenience. Register on-line here .
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with WPL
I Can Only Imagine (2018)
Friday, September 28, 2:00 PM
Main Library Meeting Room

The inspiring and unknown true story behind MercyMe's beloved, chart topping song that brings ultimate hope to so many is a gripping reminder of the power of true forgiveness.

PG | 1h 50min | Drama, Family, Music 

This program is offered with generous support of the Friends of the 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! 
More Programs 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

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

September 23, 2018