Senior Fridays! December 21 at 1:30pm Music and Song "Red, White and Blue: George M. Cohan, Kate Smith & Bob Hope" Presented by Fred Miller. No registration required -- light refreshments will be served.

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Library Computer Tech Elena B. teaches a class in the Library's computer lab. The Library offers many introductory computer classes for Library card holders. For more information, please click here or call (732) 721-5600 ext. 5033.

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Teen Librarian Theresa W. leads the Teen Advisory Board in their December meeting. The Teen Advisory Board (TAB) gives input on what teens need from the Library—books, magazines, music, movies and lots of other stuff. Members of TAB earn community service hours for the time they spend at meetings and participation in service projects, like the teen/kid programs they plan. For more information, please call the Youth Services Department at (732) 721-5600 ext. 5028.

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Librarian Tim's favorite books of 2007:

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The Old Bridge Public Library hosted a reception for the families of the students, faculty and displaying their artwork.

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There are new exhibits in the Children's Display Cases! If your child has a collection he or she would like to display at the library, please call the Children's Room at (732) 721-5600 ext. 5028.

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Faculty and students from Old Bridge High School present their artwork on exhibit at the Central Library.

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New Science Fiction Books at the Central Library! To reserve any of these books, please consult our catalog, or call the Adult Information Desk, (732) 721-5600 ext. 5033.

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On Saturday, December 2 the Library hosted a successful concert with Best Regards Female Quartet.

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Senior Fridays at the Old Bridge Library: December 2007

12/7: Film - Hairspray (Rated PG) Starring John Travolta, Michelle Pfeiffer and Christopher Walken.

12/14: Talk and discussion - Healthy Eating - Healthy Living with Dr. Sandra Fahmy, DO. Sponsored by Raritan Bay Medical Center.

12/21: Music and song - Red, White and Blue: George M. Cohan, Kate Smith and Bob Hope. Presented by Fred Miller.

12/28: Video gaming for older adults - Do you Wii? Wii do! Teenagers mentor seniors in playing Guitar Hero III, Brain Age Academy and Wii Bowling.

For more information about Senior Fridays, contact Allan or Ellen.

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Lights... camera... action! Three New York Film Academy film students are using the Library to film their final project. The Library hopes to show their creation as a World Premier screening at a future date.

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Sunset over the Library.

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The Home News Tribune has a very nice article about the Senior Spaces program held at the Library which brought together teens and seniors to play games on the Nintendo Wii:

"Seniors, alongside teenage volunteers, tested their mettle in the ubiquitous air-guitar video game and various other games available for the Nintendo Wii gaming system as the first step in the library's plan to make seniors more technologically proficient and to include them in what Allan Kleiman, assistant director of the Old Bridge Public Library, called the inevitable redesign of libraries."

For more information about Senior programming, please contact: Allan Kleiman

Photographer and painter Cynthia Seeley presented a program at the Library Tuesday evening entitled Digital Photography for the Holidays. For more information on programs at the Library, please see our coming events page.

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Saturday, December 1 at 1:30 p.m., Come and hear the Best Regards Female Quartet, a part of the Heart of New Jersey Chorus perform holiday and contemporary favorites.

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On Tuesday, November 27 at 7:00 p.m. professional photographer Cynthia Seeley will review tips for shooting digital photos for the holidays and discuss how to choose a compact digital camera.

Please register at the Adult and Information Services Desk, (732) 721-5600 ext. 5033.

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Central Library Thanksgiving Week Hours:

Wednesday, November 21 — 9:30am - 5pm
Thursday, November 22 — CLOSED
Friday, November 23 — 9:30am - 5pm
Saturday, November 24 — 10am - 5pm
Sunday, November 25 — 12:30pm - 5pm

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Lauren Myracle, author of L8R G8R, TTYL, Rhymes with Witches, The Fashion Disaster that Changed My Life and Kissing Kate spoke at the Central Library about her work, her books and her career.

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On Sunday, November 18 at 2:30 p.m. Meet Lauren Myracle, author of L8R G8R, TTYL, Rhymes with Witches, The Fashion Disaster that Changed My Life and Kissing Kate! She will be here, at the Old Bridge Public Library, to talk to you about her work, her books and your thoughts. Books will be available for purchase.

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Librarian Tim's Top Ten (+1) Favorite Books In the Library!

Ray Bradbury - The Illustrated Man (SF Bradbury)
Robert Caro - The Power Broker (974.704 CAR)
Neil Gaiman - American Gods (F Gaiman)
Carl Hiaasen- Sick Puppy (F Hiaasen)
Joe Hill - Heart Shaped Box (F Hill)
Elmore Leonard - Mr. Paradise (F Leonard)
Donald Maggin - Stan Getz: A Life in Jazz (B Getz)
Ian Rankin - A Question of Blood (M Rankin)
Neal Stephenson - Snow Crash (SF Stephenson)
Kurt Vonnegut - God Bless You, Mr. Rosewater (F Vonnegut)
Kurt Vonnegut - Slaughterhouse Five (F Vonnegut)

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Head of Youth Services Darren Miguez leads a story time in the Library's Children's Room. For more information on the Library's programs for children, please click here.

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Senior Fridays: Keeping Yourself Healthy! Central Branch
Friday, Nov. 16, at 1:30 p.m.

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On Tuesday, November 13 Herb Cohen demonstrated Tai Chi techniques. Tai Chi is a Chinese martial art often practiced with the aim of promoting health and longevity.

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Coming Soon! Caroline Cutroneo: American Rhythm and Roots Music Saturday, November 17 at 1:30 p.m. Please come to our free concert event! Inspired by the work of artists as diverse as Judy Collins, Duke Ellington, Bessie Smith, George Gershwin, and Patsy Cline, Caroline's music tells the story of real lives over the centuries of American experience. For more information, please call the Adult Information Desk, (732) 721-5600 ext. 5033.

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Children's Librarian Juley R. leads a group in making Gingerbread Houses. For more information on the Children's Department's innovative programs, please call (732) 721-5600 ext. 5028.

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Computer technician Arlene Fulton teaches a computer class. For more information on the Library computer instruction, please click here.

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Dana Rogers poses by her Pigs and Paintings display in the Library's Reading Area.

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Teen librarian Theresa teaches during a combined Senior - Teen program. The Old Bridge Public Library is the first Public Library in the country to offer gaming programs for seniors.

For more information on gaming for seniors, please contact Assist Director Allan Kleiman.

Special delivery! Staff member Amy brought her cat Miranda in for a visit.

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Live in the Children's Room! For grades K - 2, All the Colors of the Rainbow - Roses are red, violets are blue, see what the colors of the rainbow can do! Thursday, November 8 @ 4:15 p.m. Registration is required, please call the Children's Room at (732) 721-5600 ext. 5033.

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Beware of Cat! Librarian Juley gets into the Halloween spirit in the Children's Room.

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Senior Fridays at the Old Bridge Library will present the classic film The Third Man, starring Joseph Cotton, Orson Welles and Trevor Howard on Friday, October 26, 1:30 pm. For more information, please call (732) 721-5600 ext. 5033.

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Miss Juley entertains questions during a visit from one of the local first grade classes. For information about class visits to the Library, please call (732) 732-5600 ext. 5028.

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On Tuesday, October 23 at 7:00 pm, learn to improve your writing skills at the Writer's Workshop with Old Bridge resident Jacqueline Seewald, author of The Inferno Collection. Bring your notebook and pencil.

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Photographer Adoree Nielsen presented a program detailing her exhibit Abandoned Marlboro. The exhibit will be on display in the Library through November 1.

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Assistant Director Allan Kleiman and Librarian Ellen O'Brien presented a program entitled Talk, Discussion and Music: Songs and Stars of the 1940's for Senior Fridays. For more information on upcoming Senior and Boomer programs, click here.

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The Library will host a Meet the Artist presentation on October 20 at 1:30 p.m. with Adoree Nielsen, who is presenting the popular photography exhibit Abandoned Marlboro during the month of October. Adoree will show examples and speak about her work. For more information please call the Adult Information Desk, (732) 721-5600 ext. 5033.

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Miss Marilyn leads Pumpkin Storytime in the Children's Department. For more information on Children's programs at the Library, please call (732) 721-5600 ext. 5033.

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Librarian Juley R. leads lap-sit story time in the Children's Department. For more information about upcoming Children's programs, please call (732) 721-5600 ext. 5028.

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Librarian Jane G. hosted Pumpkin Painting in the Children's Department this afternoon. Children brought their own pumpkins and created Jack O’ Lanterns. For more upcoming programs in the children's room, see their web site or call (732) 721-5600 ext. 5026.

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There's a new set of furniture in the Children's Room! To find out more about the Children's Department, call (732) 721-5600 ext. 5028.

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This weekend at the Library:

Talk, Discussion and Music: Songs and Stars of the 1940's Friday, October 12, 1:30 pm

Saturday Fun for Children in Grades K-5 October 13, 2:30 pm Apple Time Stories and fun with apples. Registration is required. To register, please call the Youth Services Department 732-721-5600, ext. 5028.

History of the United States Air Force Saturday, October 13, 1:30 pm, Presented by retired USAF Colonel Randy Lansing.

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The Suburban newsweekly has a nice article about the Old Bridge Star competition held at the Library:

"It was just like the TV program," said Theresa Wordlemann, teen librarian. "We started with tryouts, then one elimination, followed by the big competition. The judges tried to provide input and advice for the teens, but nothing in comparison to Simon Cowell."

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Darren Miguez, head of Youth Services, leads a group through a rousing storytime.

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On Saturday, October 13 at 1:30 p.m., The Old Bridge Library will host a program on the history of the United States Air Force, presented by retired USAF Colonel Randy Lanning. Lanning is advisor to the Old Bridge High School’s ROTC program and one of his students will be presenting a video produced by the ROTC students. During the month of October, Colonel Lanning will also be displaying a collection of Air Force memorabilia in the Library, which will be available for viewing during regular business hours. For more information, please call the Adult Information Desk, (732) 721-5600 ext. 5033.

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The Old Bridge Library is hosting an exhibit from Parlin based photographer Adoree Nielsen entitled Abandoned Marlboro. The exhibit will run from October 3 – November 1 in the Library’s Garden Area.

Neilsen states "The buildings and grounds at the former Marlboro Psychiatric Hospital have been left to decay. Surrounded by controversy as to what will become of the now 411 acres, Adoree Nielsen hopes to somehow preserve in photographs, the dark beauty of this historical landmark, which soon may be slated for destruction."

The Library will host a Meet the Artist presentation on October 20 at 1:30 p.m. Ms. Neilsen will show more examples and speak about her work. For more information, or to register for the Meet the Artist program, please call the Adult Information Desk, (732) 721-5600 ext. 5033.

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There is a new exhibit at the Central Library from the Pietrow family, a split display featuring puppy dogs and transformers! To find out how your children can get their display in the Library, please call the Children's Room at (732) 721-5600 ext. 5028.

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Librarian Theresa W. leads the intrepid teen group in a Marble Madness program. For more information on teen programs, check our web site.

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This Saturday's Math Tutoring program will be canceled due to the Old Bridge Day celebrations being held in the Municipal Complex. Math tutoring will resume Saturday, October 6 at 10:00 a.m.

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Saturday, September 29 is Old Bridge Day in the Municipal Complex. There will be games, vendors and lots of food! Please note that the Library will be open but our parking lots will be inaccessible during the festival. Please click here for public transportation information, shuttle buses will run frequently to the Municipal Plaza throughout the day.

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