Check it Out! The Metuchen Public Library's e-Newsletter

Check it out!

All the latest news from the Metuchen Public Library

April 5, 2021

Due to ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, 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.

CELEBRATE NATIONAL LIBRRAY WEEK WITH (the) FRIENDS

This week is National Library Week, and the Friends of the Metuchen Library are generously providing a festive balloon arch at the Library Place entrance! Come by during the week for great photo ops, and share your love of the Library on social media!

Not a Friend yet? Click here to find out more about the Friends, or to join or renew your membership today.

DESIGN YOUR OWN BOOK COVER!

Kids from preschool to fifth grade are invited to draw a new cover for their favorite book in honor of National Library Week. Click here to download the book cover page, or request one during curbside pickup. After you've designed the new cover (remember to fill in the book information and your name at the bottom of the page), return your sheet to pick up table. Give us a call when you arrive and we’ll bring out a surprise bag! The covers will be displayed in the windows near the Library Place entrance. One entry per child, Metuchen residents only. Surprise bags available while supplies last.

TAKE A POETRY WALK AT THE LIBRARY

Celebrate National Poetry Month by enjoying a walk around the sidewalk on Library Place to read six poems placed on our property. You can also scan the QR code on the sign to enter our prize raffle! This is a month long event and open to everyone.

PROGRAMS

All library programs are now being held virtually unless otherwise noted.

Visit our events calendar

for more information.

Top TV Shows from the 60's through the 80's

Wednesday, April 7 at 7:30 p.m.

Click here to register.

Chair Yoga Class with Theresa Jefferson

Saturday, April 10 at 9 a.m.

Live Zoom program, please register using the link on our events calendar.

Book Discussion Group: 'Devil in the Grove' by Gilbert King

Tuesday, April 13 at 7:30 p.m.

May's selection: 'The Fingersmith' by Sarah Waters

Email lmnop214@optonline.net to receive the Zoom link.

Spring into an Organized Home with Jamie Novak

Thursday, April 15 at 7 p.m.

Click here to register.

Integral Yoga

Saturday, April 17 at 9 a.m.

Live Zoom program, please register using the link on our events calendar.

Wills, Estate Planning, and Probate Seminar

Monday, April 19 at 6:30 p.m.

Click here to register.

Take and Make Craft-ivity Bags (ages 3-6)

Friday, April 23 from 11 a.m.- 4:30 p.m.

Come to the library for curbside pickup. For Metuchen patrons only, while supplies last.

Weekly Programs

Raising Readers (ages 2-6)

Every other Monday (April 12, 26) at 10:30 a.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 (April 12, 26) at 7 p.m.

Click here to register.

Bookworms with Ms. Glynis (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 (ages 2-5)

Wednesdays 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 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.

Tech Help is Available

Do you need help with digital gadgets? For example, do you need help in setting up an email, Zoom or Google account, using a new iPhone or iPad, or accessing any of the Library's electronic resources? The TechEd League can help!

To set up a one-on-one appointment, email mwhittington@lmxac.org or call the library at 732-632-8526.

Peer Tutoring

Peer tutoring is a free service offered Monday-Thursday by volunteer high school students.

If you are interested in receiving tutoring, or in becoming a tutor, email mwhittington@lmxac.org.

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

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