Thursday, February 28, 2013

Old Bridge Library - Friends of the Library Book Sale

The Friends of the Old Bridge Library would like to announce the dates for the 2013 annual book sale. The sale will be held in the Central Library May 31-June 6 during the following hours:
  • Friday 5/31: 10:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
  • Saturday 6/1: 10:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
  • Sunday 6/2: 1:00 – 4:30 p.m.
  • Monday 6/3 – Thursday 6/6: 10:00 a.m. – 8:30 p.m.
The Friends will have books, magazines, CDs, books on tape, DVDs and more. All sales are final. See you there!

 For more information, please call (732) 721-5600 ext. 5033.

Tuesday, February 26, 2013

Old Bridge Library - Free Movie Friday: Argo

On Friday, March 1, the Library will be presenting a free showing of the Academy Award winning movie Argo at 1:30 p.m. A dramatization of the 1980 joint CIA-Canadian secret operation to extract six fugitive American diplomatic personnel out of revolutionary Iran. Rated R, 120 min. For more information, please call (732) 721-5600 ext. 5033.

Wednesday, February 13, 2013

Old Bridge Library - Chinese New Year and Tea Workshop

  • On Sunday, Feb. 17 at 1:30 p.m., The Old Bridge Public Library will celebrate the Chinese New Year with three members of the Chinese Cultural Society and Shen Yun Promotions.
  • On Wednesday, Feb. 20 at 7:00 p.m. Virginia Ahearn, a practitioner and teacher of herbal medicine, will speak at the Library to demonstrate how various types of herbal teas can be used to alleviate particular ailments. Attendees will have the opportunity to sample some of these teas.
No registration is required for either program both of which are free and open to the public.

For more information call 732-721- 5600, ext. 5033.

Monday, February 11, 2013

Old Bridge Library - New Jersey Tax Form Information

File online for free.
Print forms online.
NJ tax FAQ's.
Order forms by phone via automated tax information system: (800) 323-4400 or (609) 826-4400.
NJ Taxpayer customer service center: (609) 292-6400.

For more information, please call the Library at (732) 721-5600 ext. 5033.

Old Bridge Library - Federal Tax Form Information

Forms & Publications
Free File: Do Your Federal Taxes for Free
IRS FAQ
Order forms by telephone: (800) 829-3676
Telephone assistance for individuals: (800) 829-1040
Telephone assistance for Business: (800) 829-4933

Local taxpayer assistance centers: receive walk in help with your federal taxes at these locations:

100 Dey Place
Edison, NJ 08817
(732) 572-9752
Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

4 Paragon Way
Freehold, NJ 07728
(732) 660-0063
Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

For more information, call the Library's information desk: (732) 721-5600 ext. 5033.

Friday, February 08, 2013

Weather Related Closing

The Old Bridge Public Library Will Be closed Saturday, February 9, 2013 due to inclement weather. Send comments to: OBPL

Wednesday, February 06, 2013

Learn Something New Today!



Are you a life-long learner, always looking to learn something new? Maybe you’re a student who wants to get a jump on next year’s classes, or take a quick refresher of this past year’s classes? Maybe you’d like to brush up on your writing skills, learn to use a new software application, or explore a career change? Or maybe you are home-schooling? We are pleased to announce a new service that has something just for you!

Universal Class is an on-line learning environment that offers over 500 non-credit courses for your personal enrichment. You attend classes and do assignments on your own schedule, with 24/7 access from any computer with Internet access, and each course has a real instructor with whom you may communicate via email. You may enroll in up to 5 courses at a time, and you have up to 6 months to complete each course. Universal Class is FREE to all OLD BRIDGE PUBLIC LIBRARY customers.

Universal Class offers courses in almost any subject you can think of: Accounting & Bookkeeping; Alternative Medicine; Arts & Photography; Business; Career Training; Computers & Technology; Cooking; Crafts & Hobbies; Entrepreneurship; New Age & Alternative Beliefs; Office Skills; Parenting & Family; Performing Arts; Personal Care; Pet & Animal Care; Psychology; Real Estate; Reference; Financial Management; GED Training; General Education; Health & Medicine; Science; Language Arts; Homeschooling; Test Preparation; Web Development; Writing; Social Work; Special Education; Mathematics; Law, Legal & Criminal Studies; and much more!

All you need to get started is your Old Bridge Public Library 14-digit barcode number and a valid email address in order to create your personal account. If you don’t have your library card, stop in to get it, or to get a new card. If you don’t have an email address, we can help you set up an account.

Learn Something New Today!

Already registered? Once you have established your account, you can access Universal Class through this link: http://oldbridgenj.universalclass.com. Be sure to bookmark it in your browser!
 


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Saturday, February 02, 2013

Old Bridge Library -- Passport Office

The Passport Office has reached capacity and is no longer accepting applications today. The office will re-open on Sunday from 1 pm - 4 pm. For more information, please visit: Old Bridge Library -- Information for Passport Customers.
 
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