There's a display of staff pets dressed in their finest Halloween garb.

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Vote for OBPL! The Home News Tribune is running their annual Best of Central Jersey poll and we're counting on your vote! Click here to get to the ballot, scroll down to the Public Library category, and write in Old Bridge Public Library. Show your Old Bridge Pride!

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The Library held a celebration for outgoing interim directors Jim Hecht and Anne Roman and welcomed new director Sara Hansen. Send comments to: OBPL

Tibby and Russ in Extreme Makeover: Library Edition!

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Youth Services Librarians getting into the seasonal spirit with their Halloween costumes!

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The Old Bridge Public Library wants to know: do you know more about baseball than the librarians at the National Baseball Hall of Fame? If you think you do, then enter Step Up to the Plate @ Your Library, and show off your knowledge of baseball trivia. You may win a trip to the Baseball Hall of Fame.

The American Library Association and the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum’s Step Up to the Plate @ Your Library program teams up two American classics-baseball and libraries-to promote the importance of information literacy skills and to increase awareness of the library as an essential information resource.

People of all ages are encouraged to use the print and electronic resources available at the Old Bridge Public Library to answer a series of trivia questions designed for their age group (10 and under, 11-13, 14-17 and 18 and over). Questions are available in both English and Spanish.

Everyone who successfully completes the program will be eligible to win a trip for two to the Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, NY. The program runs from April 5 through September 4.

Unlike most contests, players are encouraged to look up the answers using both print and online sources at the Old Bridge Public Library.

Players can obtain a copy of the Step Up to the Plate questions appropriate for their age and the entry form through the library or on the program’s web site at www.ala.org/baseball. Each player can enter the contest online or by sending in the entry form by mail. More information on the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum is available at www.baseballhall.org.

For further information about library programs, call the Adult & Information Services Department, at: 732-721-5600, ext. 5033. The Central Branch of the Old Bridge Public Library is located in the Municipal Center at the corner of Route 516 and Cottrell Road.

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Celebrating National Library week.

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Pictures from around the Library.

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Photos from recent Library programs.

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Do you like the classic board games like chess and Scrabble? Well, the Library has you covered with two new clubs. The Library’s Scrabble Club meets every Thursday at 1:00 p.m. for informal and fun games. Players of all abilities are welcome to attend and enjoy a relaxing game in a non-competitive environment. The Library’s Adult Chess Club (the youth services department has their own club) meets every Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. for two hours of play. There is no need to register for either or these groups, just drop in and join the fun. If you do happen to have an extra chess or Scrabble set to bring to the group meeting, that would be a big help as well, but is not necessary. For more information about the Adult Chess Club, please contact Librarian Lynn Sacs at the Information Desk, (732) 721-5600 ext. 5033 or e-mail. For more information on the Scrabble Club, please contact Librarian Anita Roik at the above number or e-mail. Make sure to explore the library’s book collection as well for chess and Scrabble strategy guide that can help you polish up your skills. It’s your move!

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Fun in the Youth Services Department! Preparing for a Valentine's Day Craft, and librarian Gretchen as a character from Where the Wild Things Are.

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Youth services department librarians Mary and Lynn make the best of a snowy day.

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Happy birthday to Herb, seen here posing with two colleagues from the technical services department at his birthday party.

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Fun was had by all during the teen all-night lock in at the Library.

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All together now... Head of Youth Services Darren Miguez leads a staff 'n' friends group in a stirring rendition of "Twist and Shout" during a video games celebration featuring Beatles Rock Band.

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Is there a librarian in Old Bridge who deserves to be recognized for going above and beyond? Nominate that person for the New York Times 2009 I Love My Librarian Award. Nominations are being accepted through October 9, 2009.

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Looking to play a nice relaxing game and relax? The Youth Services Department has a wide selection of board and card games that can be borrowed for in Library use. For more information and a list of titles, call (732) 721-5600 ext. 5028 or e-mail Mary.

Teens having fun during video game night at the Library. For more information about programs for teens, please contact Mary.

The Old Bridge Library would like to congratulate the winners of the Summer Scrapbooking Competition!

Adult Category: Arlene James "To Hawaii"
Teen Category: Jackie Olwell "Magic Kingdom"
Children's Category: Morgan Marek "Born to be Wild"

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Happy Birthday! Felicia got cookies, cake and flowers from her staff for her special day!

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