Saturday, July 1 at 12:30 p.m. Animal Rights Program. The New Jersey Animal Rights Alliance stops by as a part of the “Paws, Claws, Scales and Tales” summer reading program to discuss their organization and their Feral Cat Program.

A "feral" cat is one who has reverted in some degree to a wild state. They originate from former domestic cats who were lost or abandoned and then learned to live outdoors or in environments involving little human contact, such as warehouses, factories or abandoned buildings. In most cases, feral cats are not completely wild because they still depend on people for their food source, whether it's a caretaker who comes by once or twice a day, a dumpster outside a restaurant, garbage cans, or the like.

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Marilyn Lubin of the Children's Department leads a group through the Rockin' Reptiles Summer Reading program.

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Each month in the Central Library, one department in the Library plans a team building program for the staff. This month, the Electronic Resources staff hosted a beach party.

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Photographs from the Library's many programs are available for viewing at the Library's Flickr photo site. Flickr is a digital photo sharing website. In addition to being a popular website for users to share personal photographs, the service is widely used by bloggers as a photo repository.

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The Library hosted its opening program for the Paws, Claws, Scales and Tales summer reading program. There was a huge crowd in attendance and a great time was had by all.

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Who says computers aren't cool? Computer technician Dena holds down the igloo. As part of the Old Bridge Library "Paws, Claws, Scales and Tales" summer reading celebration, the Library has been decorating each department as a different animal habitat. Brrrr! the Reference/Computer department is an Arctic Sanctuary!

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Sunday, June 25th 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. Summer Reading Kickoff Party. Come to the Library to celebrate the beginning of our summer celebration “Paws, Claws, Scales and Tales.” There will be live entertainment including “Name That Animal Tune” and the Reptile Guy. There will also be prizes and mostly importantly, plenty of opportunities to register for the Library’s Summer Reading Club for adults, teens and children.

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Congratulations to Marilyn Lubin of the Central Library's Children's Department for receiving this years Standing Ovation Award for Outstanding Achievement.

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Old Bridge Public Library Passport Office Hours

Monday, June 19: 5:30 - 8:45 p.m.
Tuesday, June 20: 5:30 - 8:45 p.m.
Wednesday, June 21: Office closed
Thursday, June 22: 5:30 - 8:45 p.m.
Friday, June 23: Office closed
Saturday, June 24: Office closed
Sunday, June 25: 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.

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A display of memorabilia from noted baseball authority Steve Sankner will be on display in the Old Bridge Central Library through mid-July.

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Central Library Passport Office Hours: June 12 - 18

Monday, June 12 5:30 - 8:45 p.m.
Tuesday, June 13 5:30 - 8:45 p.m.
Wednesday, June 14 closed
Thursday, June 15 5:30 - 8:45 p.m.
Friday, June 16 closed
Saturday, June 17 closed
Sunday, June 18 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.

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Saturday June 10 at 1:30 p.m. Live Jazz with Ralph Bowen Trio. Ralph Bowen leads a crack jazz trio into the Library for an exciting afternoon of music featuring Jared Gold on hammond b3 organ; Michael Baggetta on guitar; and Bowen on drums. Ralph Bowen made his mark on the New York jazz scene in the mid-1980s recording four records for Bluenote as co-leader of OTB-Out of the Blue. He began touring and recording with pianists Horace Silver and Michel Camilo. In the 1990s, Bowen performed and recorded with Renee Rosnes, Hank Jones, Orrin Evans, Jim Beard, Shirley Scott, Benny Carter, and Trudy Pitts. Ralph established what has become a long-term association with bassist Charles Fambrough, recording numerous CDs together in a variety of settings.

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A group of crafters enjoys their weekly get-together at the Central Library.

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It's time for the Friends of the Old Bridge Public Library Annual Book Sale! Head of Custodial Services Tiberiu Fekete and his assistant Maria, are hard at work to prepare the Library for the sale. The sale will be hold on the following dates:

June 10 (Sat) 10am to 5pm
June 11 (Sun) 12:30pm to 5pm
June 12 (Mon) 9:30am to 9pm
June 13 (Tues) 9:30am to 9pm
June 14 (Wed) 9:30am to 9pm
June 15 (Thurs) 9:30am to 9pm (Bag Day - all day!)

Proceeds benefit the programs and services of the Old Bridge Public Library.

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Rutgers University professor Dr. Susan Newman read from her new project The Book of No at the Central Library on Saturday.

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Central Library Passport Office Hours: June 6 - June 11

Tuesday, June 6: Closed
Wednesday, June 7: 5:30 - 8:45 p.m.
Thursday, June 8: Closed
Friday, June 9: Closed
Saturday, June 10: Closed
Sunday, June 11: Closed

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Saturday June 3 at 1:30 p.m. The Book of No. Do you feel guilty when your child demands that you launder his soccer uniform immediately? Does an out-of-town friend suddenly want you to clear your calendar for an unexpected visit? Rutgers University social psychologist and teacher Susan Newman, author of The Book of No will speak about her book, which demonstrates workable techniques for helping you just say no. Newman contends that for many people, saying yes to whatever is asked of them is an unhealthy pattern driven by a need for approval, love or admiration, rather than a desire to help.

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