Library Services Update from WPL

WPL staff members are available by chat and e-mail to answer your questions about digital access, including how to get a library card or renew while we are not open to the public. Click HERE for a look at our Woodbridge Public Digital Library (WPDL) resources.

WPL Service Update

Dear Library Friends and Patrons,

With each day we are closer to a time that we will be able to return to activities that we miss. In the meantime, WPL will host virtual programs and are planning a combination of virtual and in-person activities for summer reading enjoyment and enrichment.

All due dates that occur during the closing for COVID-19 have been extended until July 16^th.
WPL does not charge late fees for overdue materials while the libraries are closed.
Book drops are open in the Fords, Henry Inman and Iselin Branch libraries should you wish to make sure the books are returned. We are checking books in now and will be contacting library patrons who had books on hold when the libraries were closed to the public.
Phone services and curbside pickup are planned to begin in June.
Librarians continue to staff a Chat Information service from 9-5, Monday through Friday.
Library staff members are monitoring the Ask-A-Librarian e-mail service to update library cards and assist with digital resources.
Library staff members are creating and sharing positive, informational, 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.
If your card was due to expire between now and August, it has been automatically renewed to encourage you to use online services that require a library card number.

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, and let us know what we can do better for the Township of Woodbridge.

On behalf of the Woodbridge Public Library Board and Library Staff, I wish you health and safety, and look forward to seeing everyone at our libraries again soon.

Stay well,

Monica Eppinger

Virtual Program - Laughter Therapy

Wednesday, June 10, 7:00 PM

Enjoy a free virtual program with laughter therapist Michele Granberg.

You've heard that "Laughter is the best medicine," well it's a fact, laughter is good for your mind and body. Research shows that regular laughter relieves stress, lifts your mood, boosts the immune system, improves respiration, adjusts blood pressure, reduces pain, burns calories and more. Join us to discover the many benefits of laughter therapy!

This program will be presented on Zoom. Registration is required. The day before the program we will email you the Zoom link to the meeting. Please note, that if you are using a smartphone or tablet to view this program you will need to download the Zoom app.

Virtual Program

NJ Estate Tax Law, Wills, & Probate Seminar

Monday, June 15, 7:00PM

Please join guest speaker Kenneth Vercammen, Managing Attorney from Kenneth Vercammen & Associates, as he presents "Wills, Estate Planning & Probate." This program will be presented on Zoom.

Registration is required. The day before the program you will be sent the Zoom meeting link by email. Please note that if you are using Zoom on a tablet or smartphone you will be prompted to download the Zoom app.

WPL Recommends

Our Children's Department has put together a super list of support for parents working with Children at home. Click HERE for the full WPL-Children's-Staff-Learning-at-Home list.

The Smithsonian Science Education Center, Lemelson Center for the Study of Invention and Innovation offers "Try This At Home" activities for inventors of all ages. Visit for some fun, games and creative learning.

Bring the Kids over for story time with Mayor Mac!

Online Resource of the Week:

Summer is going to be a good time for some new authors! Novelist helps you find new books based on authors or titles of books you've already read or topics in which you are interested.

Novelist is also an excellent tool to help your favorite young readers find something new!

Click HERE to try it with your Library Card Number.

It is not too late to fill out a Census at home, on-line. "Be counted in the Best Town Around!" Click HERE for information about the WPL Census Support Center, for the importance of a complete count , data security , and how you can avoid scams in a Census year .

Annual Friends Book Sale Is Rescheduled

The Friends of the Library Book Sale will be rescheduled for September 25-27--with an opportunity to join the Friends and early entrance to Book Sale on September 24th.

Kindly store books that you intend to donate to WPL until after the fall. A generous year of donations has our dedicated Friends at capacity. Thanks to all for your consideration.

Library Programs

Public Programs have been suspended until further notice. Please visit the WPL home page for updates.

News from Friends

Click HERE for information about the benefits of becoming a Friend of Woodbridge Public Library.

More opportunies for lifelong learning

Woodbridge Township offers a variety of cultural arts experiences and educational programs in addition to support for library opportunities. Sign up for weekly Township e-News by clicking HERE .

Click on the Avenel Arts Center logo for future performing arts events!

Best of the week from Middlesex Arts & History is a virtual outdoor art tour! Click HERE for a sample of county talent on a large scale.

Woodbridge Libraries are 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.

Click HERE for a list of local library websites and closings.