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All the latest news from the Metuchen Public Library
November 2, 2020
We are open to the public the following hours:

Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
11am - 2pm & 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.
We are Now Lending
Wifi Hotspots
Great news, Metuchen residents 18 and over can now borrow
T-Mobile wifi hotspots for 14 days! Please see our complete
for details.
BOOK DELIVERY RESUMES

Delivery of books between area libraries is back!
Metuchen residents can now place holds on books owned by other libraries in the LMxAC catalog. Metuchen residents can also submit interlibrary loan requests for titles not in our system. If you live in another town, please place hold requests through your home library.
Returning Library Books

Do you have library books out? Return them to our book drop (by the Library Place entrance) anytime. Please note that, for safety reasons, we quarantine all library materials for seven days once they are returned. Please allow at least a week for items to be removed from your record. You will not be fined for the quarantine period. Thank you for your patience!
NOW PLAYING -
MOVIES ON KANOPY!

We are pleased to announce that we've added Kanopy to our online resources. Now you can stream more than 30,000 indie, international, and documentary
films anytime, for free! Kanopy also features kids' titles and access to the
Great Courses. You'll need your Metuchen library card and PIN to login.
Click here to get started! Questions?
Give us a call at 732-632-8526.
YOUR VOTE IS YOUR VOICE

Voting looks a lot different this year, but it's not complicated! Take a look at this informative video for important voting details. If you choose to vote in person, please note there are only two polling places in town this year: Metuchen High School will serve districts 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 11, and 12. The Senior Center will serve 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, and 13.
Visit the Metuchen Borough Clerk for further information.
FOUR STAR MOVIES ON HOOPLA
Looking for a good movie to watch? Click the stars for a list of renowned movie critic Roger Ebert's 4-star movies currently available on Hoopla. Click here to access Hoopla.
PROGRAMS
All library programs are now being held virtually unless otherwise noted.

Visit our events calendar
for more information.



Take and Make Storytime on the Green for ages 2-5
Fridays, November 6, 13, 20) at 10:30 a.m.
IN PERSON PROGRAM - Meet on the lawn next to the library, no registration required.

Metuchen Book Discussion Group: 'The Wright Brothers' by David McCullough      
Tuesday, November 10 at 7:00 p.m.
December's pick: 'The Dutch House' by Anne Patchett.
Click here for more upcoming dates and titles. Please email us to register.

Chair Yoga Class with Theresa Jefferson
Saturday, November 14 from 9 a.m. - 10 a.m.
Click here to register.

Weekly Programs

Nature Crafts for Kids
Every other Monday (November 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.

Raising Readers with Ms. Joanne
Every other Monday (November 9, 23) at 10:30 a.m.
Program will be uploaded to our YouTube channel and shared on our Facebook page, no registration required.

Bookworms with Ms. Glynis for ages 2-3
Tuesdays 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
Wednesdays at 10:15 a.m. (no program on November 11)
Live Zoom program, please register 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 (November 6, 20, December 4)) 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.
BOOKS FOR SALE

While the Friends of the Metuchen Library were not able to hold their famous book sale this year, they are now offering a selection of gently used books in the library lobby! Please visit during our open hours and be sure to bring your area library card or proof of Metuchen residence to enter. Bring small bills too, because no change will be given. We are not accepting any book donations until further notice.