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All the latest news from the Metuchen Public Library
January 25, 2021
Due to the rising number of COVID-19 cases, the library is currently closed to the public.

Curbside pickup remains available
to Metuchen residents during the following hours:
Monday-Thursday 11am - 6:45pm
Friday 11am - 4:45pm
Saturday 10am - 1:45pm
No appointment is necessary.

Use our catalog to search for materials
and to place holds for curbside pickup.
You can also use the catalog to request
materials from other libraries.

We are continuing to offer virtual programs!
Scroll down to see our upcoming events.
COVID VACCINE ASSISTANCE NOW AVAILABLE BY PHONE

Beginning Monday, January 25th, from 8 am-8 pm, the State of New Jersey will have a hotline number to assist those without email addresses or access to a computer to register for the vaccine. The state will have 250 agents available at 1-855-568-0545. For those with access to a computer, pre-register by clicking here. Once you are eligible, click here for a list of sites offering vaccine appointments.
Please share this information with anyone who might need it!
We know how hard it can be to pick items from the catalog, so we're are here to help! With BookMatch and MovieMatch, you can request items for all ages using the forms our website. You specify your interests, and we will pick things out for you. Click here to start getting matched! Available to Metuchen residents only.
Universal Class offers over 500 online continuing education courses and you access it with your Metuchen library card, anytime, for free! Courses include arts, career training, crafts and hobbies, office skills, pet and animal care, self-help, and many more! Continuing Education Units are available on selected courses. Click here to get started. You'll need to enter your library card number and create an account the first time you visit.
PROGRAMS
All library programs are now being held virtually unless otherwise noted.

Visit our events calendar
for more information.




Book Discussion (grades 6-12): 'Ghost' by Jason Reynolds
Thursday, January 28 at 5:30 p.m.
Email mwhittington@lmxac.org to register.

Raising Readers with Ms. Joanne (ages 3-6 and caregivers)
Monday, February 1 at 10:30 a.m.
Program will be uploaded to our YouTube channel and shared on our Facebook page, no registration required.

Chair Yoga Class with Theresa Jefferson
Saturday, February 13 at 9 a.m.
Click here to register.

The Same Principle Lives in Us: People of African Descent in the American Revolution
Wednesday, February 24 at 7 p.m.
Click here to register.

Book Discussion Group: 'The Chalk Man' by C.J. Tudor
Tuesday, March 9, 2021 at 7:30 p.m.
Email lmnop214@optonline.net to register and receive the Zoom link.

Weekly Programs

Pajama Story Time for kids of all ages
Every other Monday (January 25, February 8) at 7 p.m.
Program will be uploaded to our YouTube channel and shared on our Facebook page, no registration required.

Metuchen MedsUnite (Grades 6-12)
Every other Monday (February 1, 15) at 7 p.m.
Click here to register.

Bookworms with Ms. Glynis (ages 2-3)
Tuesdays (January 26, February 2) at 11 a.m.
Live Zoom program, please email us to register and receive the meeting link.

Rhythm and Rhyme Story Time with Ms. Joanne (ages 2-5)
Wednesdays (January 27, February 3) at 10:15 a.m.
Live Zoom program, please register using the link on our events calendar.

Take Five Kids and YA Book Previews
Wednesdays at 2 p.m.
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.

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.

Integral Yoga
Every other Saturday (February 6, February 20) at 9 a.m.
Click here to register.
LMxAC Authors at Home Program: 'Beyond the Ghetto Gates' by Michelle Cameron

On Monday, February 8, at 7:30 p.m., Michelle Cameron will discuss researching her most recent novel of historical fiction, 'Beyond the Ghetto Gates,' including several surprises that helped the plotline, as well as her writing process and some of the novel's themes. Register for this free program by clicking here. 'Beyond the Ghetto Gates' is available as an ebook through Hoopla.
Need help with technology?

The TechEd League is here to help! Volunteers will help you set up email accounts, access library resources, navigate google accounts, help with tablets and smart phones as well as other issues. Please email mwhittington@lmxac.org or call the library at 732-632-8526 to talk with
Ms. Moira about setting up a
one-on-one help session.
Borrow a Wifi Hotspot

Great news, Metuchen residents
18 and over can borrow T-Mobile wifi hotspots for 14 days! Please see our complete Hotspot Lending Policy
for details. Have a hotspot out? Please return it during curbside hours (call when you are outside so a staff member can safely get it from you). Do not return hotspots to the book drop.

WE ARE NOT CURRENTLY
ACCEPTING ANY BOOK DONATIONS

If you have more than 25 books to donate, contact local book seller and Friend of the Library Fred Eines.
Fred has agreed to donate part of his book sales to Friends of the Metuchen Library during this time. You can reach Fred at goodbuysfromfred@gmail.com or 732-659-0218.

PLEASE DO NOT LEAVE DONATIONS OUTSIDE THE LIBRARY OR PUT THEM IN THE BOOK DROP