Happy Halloween from the Old Bridge Public Library!

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Our next Non-Fiction Book Discussion is on Tuesday, October 31st at 7 p.m.. We will discuss Ghost Ship: The Mysterious True Story of the Mary Celeste and Her Missing Crew by Brian Hicks.

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This Saturday's scheduled concert with guitarist Dave Simmons has been postponed to Saturday, November 18th at 1:30 p.m.

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Free Events for Older Adults - Fridays at 1:30 p.m., learn, create, sit-back and enjoy! No registration required, light refreshments will be served Join us this week on October 27 for a Video & Discussion: Events to Remember: The Great Depression, bring your memory caps and signing voices with you!

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Congratulations to the Friends of the Old Bridge Public Library, who were named "Best Friends of the Library Group" at last nights Libraries of Middlesex awards dinner. The award honored the Friends "For 30 years of tireless dedication and support with funds for the Library newsletter, reading materials, programming, the annual staff day, and other worthwhile Library functions.

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"A Meeting of the Macabre": "Edgar Allan Poe, played by Tom Worsdale, of Jackson, and Abraham 'Bram' Stoker, aka Farmingdale's James Dyne, describe their lives, inspirations and disappointments to an audience at the Old Bridge Public Library during Monday night's program, 'A Meeting of the Macabre.'"

This week librarian Lynn recommends Alone by Lisa Gardner. This page turner by the bestsellling author of the Killing Hour is a fast paced read filled with suspense and evil twists. A police sniper shooting is just the beginning of an unfolding series of crimes. The killer is loose and a widow has to face her fears from her own childhood abduction. The intricate plot culminates in a violent surprise ending. Recommended to those who are not afraid to be alone.

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The Old Bridge Central Library will be hosting two sessions of the program UnStress for Success: Success in Living, Loving & Working. On Friday, October 20 at 1:30 p.m. and on Monday October 23 at 7:00 p.m., hypnotherapist Rosemary Conte will talk about drugless inexpensive techniques you can do yourself to relieve stress.

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On Monday, October 16 at 7:00 p.m. meet Abraham "Bram" Stoker (1847-1912), the Irish writer, best known for his vampire novel Dracula, and Edgar Allan Poe (1809-1849), one of the greatest and unhappiest of American poets, a master of the horror tale and the patron saint of the detective story. These two authors, dressed in authentic period clothing, sip red wine from goblets as they chat about their lives, their inspirations and their disappointments. The lights will be dimmed as these scribes read from their works.

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Identity theft expert Geri Burns presented a program at the Central Library as a part of our "Senior Fridays" program series. For more information on "Senior Fridays" please call the Reference Desk, (732) 721-5600 ext. 5033.

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On Friday, October 6, the Old Bridge Public Library hosted it's third Volunteer Reception to thank those who had given their time to the Library over the past few years. If you are interested in volunteer opportunities in the Library, please call the Reference Desk, (732) 721-5600 ext. 5033.

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During the month of October, the Library will be displaying the artwork of Shilpa Bendre in the Large Display Case near the Library's Reference Desk.

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The finished products from the Reference Department hosted pumpkin decorating activity are slowly coming in. The Passport office salutes their favorite film director with a "Spike Lee Pumpkin" while the Electronic Resources "Ninja Pumpkin" poses in his garden retreat.

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The Old Bridge Central Library will host a program from the Summit Animal Rescue Association on the topics of cat adoption and rescue on Monday, October 9 at 7:00 p.m. The Association will speak about their group’s mission and activities and there will be a few kittens available for adoption that evening. Registration is required, please call (732) 721-5600 ext. 5033.

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Wanda and Bob Panek planting new shrubs donated by Lowe's in Old Bridge in front of the Central Library building. The members of the Club recently donated a bench for the area as well. The Old Bridge Gardening Club meets monthly at the Library; newcomers are welcome.

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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 Reference Department hosted pumpkin decorating. Each department will receive a pumpkin to decorate and brighten up their area.

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Free Events for Older Adults, Fridays at 1:30 p.m. Learn, create, sit-back and enjoy! No registration required. Light refreshments will be served.

Join us this week on October 6 for Singin' in the Rain, starring Gene Kelly and Debbie Reynolds. The greatest movie musical ever made!

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