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Educational and Engaging Adult Programming
Here's our upcoming January and February programs, all of which you can attend right from your own home! Click on the flyers or links below to register to receive the Zoom link to participate. Click HERE to see our calendar of events.
Registration is required for adult programs.
January is National Hot Tea Month! Get an introduction to the world of loose-leaf tea; from tea plant to teacup with tea enthusiast Nina Androski. She will guide us through the history of tea, the 5 main types of teas, how to brew the perfect cup and the wellness benefits of drinking tea.

Register here.

Join us virtually for a discussion of The Nanny by Gilly Macmillian. Copies of the book are available at select branches and through the MURAL library system. Some copies are available in large print too for those who prefer it.  This event is free and open to all.


Register here.

Come to the Henry Inman Branch to get your own Grab and Go Valentine's Day Wreath craft kit. In the kit, you'll receive all of the supplies needed to create your own Valentine's Day Wreath. You can either do this craft alone or give the smaller heart in the craft kit to your loved one or your child to finish it to create a precious keepsake. 


Register here.
Stuff for Teens
Want to help make the library better and get some volunteer hours? Join our Teen Advisory Group today! We'll meet once per month. Register for February's meeting here.

Head to any branch during the month of January for New Year, New Book Boxes! No signup needed-- this month's Book Boxes have books that were published recently, along with some surprises!
News from Friends
The Friends of the Library Book Sale has been rescheduled for April 2021.

Kindly store books that you intend to donate to WPL until further notice. A generous year of donations has our dedicated Friends at capacity. Thanks to all for your consideration.
Click HERE for information about the benefits of becoming a Friend of Woodbridge Public Library.
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Be a patron of the arts at home this year with Discover Jersey Arts! For a list of virtual programming, click here!

Some of our top picks include...
Visit one of our locations!
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
Dear Library Friends and Patrons,

WPL welcomes you to visit our Main Library. Our Fords, Henry Inman and Iselin locations are now operating with curbside pickup. Please click HERE for hours by location. At this time the libraries remain on special hours. We will alert everyone in this eNews of a change in hours and library services. Guidelines for your visit are on our home page, HERE.
 
The library staff has planned virtual programs for your reading enjoyment and enrichment. We encourage you to continue to monitor Woodbridge Township Health Department news via the Mayor's Code Red announcements and CDC updates to guide your use of library resources and programs.

Here are some updates about new and continuing services:
 
  • Due dates that occurred during the closing for COVID-19 with the exception of Wi-Fi hot-spots have had due dates were extended until the Summer Loan period ends, September 11. Fines will have accrued after this date.
  • WPL does not charge late fees for overdue materials while the libraries are closed.
  • Book drops are open 24/7 in the Fords, Henry Inman and Iselin Branch libraries should you wish to make sure the books are returned without entering. We are checking books after a 7 day quarantine, but no fees are charged for the 7 day hold period.
  • Librarians continue to staff a Chat Information service from 10 am - 8 pm, Monday through Thursday and 10 am - 6 pm on Fridays.
  • Library staff members are monitoring the Ask-A-Librarian e-mail service to update library cards and are happy to assist with digital resources.
  • Library staff members are creating and sharing informational and educational social media posts. If you don't follow us yet, this would be a great time to like us on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram.
 
Please do not hesitate to click HERE to fill out a survey to let us know if we have been able to provide you with library services while the buildings were closed.
 
On behalf of the Woodbridge Public Library Board and Library Staff, I wish you health and safety, and welcome you to visit the Woodbridge Libraries.
 
Stay well,
 
Monica Eppinger
This e-mail newsletter is a service of Woodbridge Public Library.

Monica F. Eppinger 
Woodbridge, NJ
732-634-4450 x-7099


January 24, 2021