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All the latest news from the Metuchen Public Library
August 10, 2020

The Metuchen Public Library is closed to the public
until further notice due to the COVID-19 outbreak.
Stay connected with Us! Please visit www.metuchenlibrary.org 
for free digital resources, virtual programs, and more. 
We hope you are staying safe and healthy during this challenging time.
We are proud to now offer Curbside Pickup!
Easy as 1,2,3

New extended appointment hours:
Monday-Thursday 11 a.m.-6:45 p.m.
Friday 11 a.m.-4:45 p.m.
Saturday (starting 8/22) 10 a.m.-1:45 p.m.
  1. Place holds on library materials by logging into your account here or by calling us at 732-632-8526.
  2. When you get a notice that your items are ready, call us to make a pickup appointment. 
  3. Arrive at the library at your scheduled time to pickup your materials.
 Available to Metuchen residents only. 
Please visit our website for more details.
What's new at the library?
We know you miss browsing the 'New Books' shelf, but you can still use our online catalog to find out what new items are available at the library! Watch this video and learn how.
Who's ready for our third
Stay-At-Home BINGO?

Select and read five books that fit the categories below, so that the categories form a BINGO! Get five in a row across, vertically, or diagonally, or one in each corner plus the center. Mark the categories with the name of the book you read, and email us the form by September 1st.
If you'd like, tell is something about one or more of the books you read.
Please tell us your name (or an alias) so we can share your results!
PROGRAMS
All library programs are now being held virtually.
Visit our events calendar for more information.

Use Google to Find a New Job
Tuesdays August 11 and 18 at 11 a.m.
Click here to register.

Metuchen Book Discussion Group: 'A Tale of Love and Darkness' by Amos Oz   
Tuesday, August 11 at 7:30 p.m. 
Please email us to register.

Look Out! A Drawing Class for ages 8-12
Wednesday, August 12 at 3 p.m.
Visit our events calendar to register.

Pajama Storytime with Ms. Joanne
Wednesday, August 12 at 7 p.m.
Program will be uploaded to our YouTube channel and shared on our Facebook page, no registration required.

Friday Crafternoon
Friday, August 14 at 2 p.m.
Shared on our Facebook page, no registration required.

We Love Sunflowers Art class (Ages 5-15)
Monday, August 17 at 2 p.m.
Visit our events calendar to register.

Improv and Acting for grades 5-6 and 9-12
Tuesday, August 18-Friday, August 21
11 a.m. for grades 5-6, 1:30 p.m. for grades 9-12
Visit our events calendar to register.

Current Trends for Teens and What Parents Should Know
Tuesday, August 18 at 7 p.m.
Visit our events calendar to register.

Kahoot! Trivia for grades 6-12
Wednesday, August 19 at 4 p.m.
Visit our events calendar to register.

Improv and Acting for grades 3-4 and 7-8
Tuesday, August 25-Friday August 28
11 a.m. for grades 3-4, 1:30 p.m. for grades 7-8
Visit our events calendar to register.

Drawing Faces Adult Art Class
Wednesday, August 26 from 2 p.m. – 4 p.m.
Click here to register.

ReferenceUSA for Jobseekers
Wednesday, September 2 at 11 a.m.
Click here to register.

Weekly Programs

Rhythm and Rhyme with Ms. Joanne
Mondays at 10:30 a.m.
Program will be uploaded to our YouTube channel and shared on our Facebook page, no registration required.

Mother Goose Madness with Ms. Glynis
Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m.
Email us to register and receive the Zoom meeting link.

Raising Readers with Ms. Joanne
Every other Wednesday (August 19, September 2, 16, 30) at 10:30 a.m.
Program will be uploaded to our YouTube channel and shared on our Facebook page, no registration required.

Adventure Snippets
Thursdays at 10:30 a.m.
Program will be uploaded to our YouTube channel and shared on our Facebook page, no registration required.

Integral Yoga
Every other Friday (August 14, 28, September 11, 25) at 9:30 a.m.
Email us with your name and Metuchen library card number to register.

Field Trip Fridays
Fridays at 10:30 a.m.
Visit our Facebook page for a link to a different virtual field trip each week.

OUR DIGITAL BRANCH IS ALWAYS OPEN

We have a wide variety
of electronic resources available 24/7, 365 days a year - ebooks, audiobooks, magazines, and more!
Visit our website
to learn more.