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All the latest news from the Metuchen Public Library
October 5, 2020
Congratulations to Senior Librarian
John McBride on his retirement!
John has been working here since 1992, and in that time he has left an indelible impression on his coworkers and library patrons through his extensive knowledge, dedication, and unfailing good humor. Not to mention his incredible tie collection. We know his devoted Monday Movie attendees will especially miss him! And remember, John - you can be taken out of the library, but the library can never be taken out of you! We will all miss you, you are truly one of a kind.

If you’d like to share a note or card with John, please drop it by the library (or mail it to us at 480 Middlesex Avenue, Metuchen NJ 08840) and we will see that he gets it."
We are now open to the public the following hours:

Monday 11am - 2pm and 4pm - 6:45pm
Wednesday 11am - 2pm and 4pm - 6:45pm
Friday 11am - 4:45pm

We are currently open for ‘Browse and Go’ service only. You must show your valid library card (from Metuchen or area library) or proof of Metuchen residence to enter.

Curbside pickup remains available to Metuchen residents Monday-Thursday 11am - 6:45pm, Friday 11am - 4:45pm,
and Saturday 10am - 1:45pm. No appointment necessary.

11 am – 12 pm each day is reserved for those over 60 as well as people who are immunocompromised.
PROGRAMS
All library programs are now being held virtually.

Visit our events calendar for more information.


Raising Readers with Ms. Joanne
Mondays, October 5 and 26 at 10:30 a.m.
Program will be uploaded to our YouTube channel and shared on our Facebook page, no registration required.

'An Unusual Leaf' Art Class (ages 5-13) with Kasia Celinska
Thursday, October 8 at 4 p.m.
Click here to register.

Metuchen Book Discussion Group: 'Say Nothing' by Patrick R. Keefe      
Tuesday, October 13 at 7:00 p.m.
November's pick: 'The Wright Brothers' by David McCullough    
Click here for more upcoming dates and titles. Please email us to register.

'Portrait of Frida Kahlo' Art Class (ages 7-13) with Kasia Celinska
Thursday, October 15 at 4 p.m.
Click here to register.

Chair Yoga Class with Theresa Jefferson
Saturday, October 17 from 9 a.m. - 10 a.m.
Click here to register.

Nature Crafts for Kids
Monday, October 19 at 10:30 a.m.
Program will be uploaded to our YouTube channel and shared on our Facebook page, no registration required.

Wills, Estate Planning, and Probate Virtual Seminar
Monday, October 19 at 6:30 p.m.
Please email us to register.

Movie Discussion Group: Life is Beautiful (1997)
Monday, October 19 at 7 p.m.
Click here to register.

Sewing Social Hour
Tuesday, October 27 at 7 p.m.
Click here to register.

Business Insurance 101: Protecting Your Business from Unexpected Costs
Thursday, October 29 at 11 a.m.
Please click here to register.

Weekly Programs

Bookworms (ages 2-3) with Ms. Glynis
Tuesdays at 11 a.m.
Live Zoom program, please register by clicking here.

Rhythm and Rhyme Story Time with Ms. Joanne
Wednesdays at 10:15 a.m.
Live Zoom program, please using the link on our events calendar.

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 (October 9 and 23) at 9:30 a.m.
Visit our events calendar for the registration link.

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

Take Five Fridays
Fridays at 2 p.m.
Uploaded to our YouTube channel and shared on our Facebook page, no registration required.
New Books on CD

We have a wide variety of new CD audiobooks for
your listening pleasure! Search our catalog for your favorites,
or stop in to browse in person during our open hours.
Looking to download audiobooks instead?
Visit eLibraryNJ (also available through the Libby app)
and Hoopla for digital selections.

WE ARE ACCEPTING
FOOD DONATIONS
MCFOODS, Middlesex County’s Emergency Food Distribution Network, serves over 140 local food pantries, soup kitchens and social service agencies each week. Along with a health crisis, the COVID pandemic has created a food security crisis in communities throughout Middlesex County. We have resumed collection
of food, baby supplies, and essential hygiene items during our open hours. Please click here more information and
a list of the most-needed items.
Thank you for your generosity!

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.