School's out for summer! That also means that the Pi Eaters teen math tutoring group will take a much deserved summer break as well. Math tutoring will resume after Labor Day.

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The Library's schedule of adult and senior computer classes for July has been released. For a full explanation of each class, visit our descriptions page. All classes are held in the office behind Senior Spaces.

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Old Bridge Library Resumes Summer Hours

The Old Bridge Public Library will resume its summer hours for the months of July and August. The Central Library will open from 9:30 a.m. – 9:00 p.m. Monday thru Friday, 9:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Saturday, and the Library will be closed on Sunday. The Laurence Harbor Branch of the Old Bridge Library will be open Monday, Wednesday and Saturday from 9:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., Tuesday and Thursday 1:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. and the Laurence Harbor Branch Library will be closed Friday and Sunday. Normal Library hours will resume after Labor Day. Both branches of the Old Bridge Public Library will be closed Saturday, July 4 for Independence Day. For more information, please visit the Library’s website or call (732) 721-5600 ext. 5016.

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A nice library patron has created a web site for the Library's Adult Chess Club. For more information on playing chess at the Library, contact Lynn Sacs at (732) 721-5600 ext. 5033.

The Library's Summer Reading program will kickoff this weekend! The themes for 2009 are Be Creative @ Your Library for children and teens and Master the Art of Reading @ Your Library for the Adults.

This weekend in addition to taking registration for the summer reading program, we will feature two music programs: a Songwriters forum on Saturday at 1:30 p.m. and The Russian Duo on Sunday at 2:00 p.m.

On Sunday at 2:00 p.m. there will also be a Family Fun Day program - bring a plain white T-Shirt Use our “Be–Creative @ Old Bridge Public Library” designs and fabric markers to create the perfect attire for Summer Reading!

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The Library will be offering a free SAT workshop for teenagers grades 6 - 12 at the Central Branch on Saturday, June 20th at 10:00 a.m. This program is being presented by Ivy Insiders and taught by Brown University student and Old Bridge High School Alumnus Kathy Bui. Registration is required, please visit our web site or call (732) 721-5600 ext. 5028.

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Want a new look for a room or even your entire home? Do you think you don’t have the talent or creativity to do your own decorating? Discover your creative side with Karen Sanders, decorator and owner of a decorating business. Join us on Thursday, July 9, 2009 at 7 p.m. as Ms. Sanders presents a dynamic program on how to achieve decorating success. The presentation will include before/after scenes and advice on fabrics and color palettes. Ms. Sanders will talk about current and upcoming design trends and take questions from attendees. Door prizes consisting of design books will be awarded by Ms. Sanders. Mark your calendar for Thursday, July 9, 2009 at 7:00 p.m. for this exciting program at the Central Branch of the Old Bridge Public Library.

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High school students looking for a place to study can come to the Library's Study Hall starting on Monday and continuing all week at noon. For more information, please call the youth services department or e-mail Mary.

The Adult Chess Club had a very successful first meeting, they will be meeting every Wednesday starting on the 17th at 6:30 p.m. to play. Bring your own chess set if you have one (but this is not a requirement) Everyone is welcome!

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The Library hosted an exciting program of Indian dance. thanks to all those who came to support the Library's program.

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This week at the Library

Tuesday June 9th
1:00pm: Afternoon Book Discussion (Adults and Seniors)
2:30pm: Computer Basics (Adults and Seniors)
3:30 pm: Breakdancing (Teens)

Wednesday, June 10th
3:30pm: Pi -Eaters Math Club (Teens)
7:00pm: MS Word (Adults and Seniors)

Thursday, June 11th
1:00pm: Craft Club (Adults and Seniors)
1:30pm: MS Word Basics (Adults and Seniors)(LH Branch)
7:30pm: Video Gaming (Teens)

Friday, June 12th
1:30pm: Senior Friday Movie The Curious Case of Benjamin Button (Adults and Seniors)
12:00pm: Study Hall (Teens)
6:30pm: Kid’s Movie Dr. Dolittle: Million Dollar Mutts (Children and Teens)

Saturday, June 13th
10:00am: Pi-Eaters Math Club (Teens)
2:00pm: Drop in Craft (LH Branch)

Sunday, June 14th
1:00pm: Tab (Teens)
2:30pm: Matinee Movie: Disney’s Robin Hood (All Ages)
2:30pm: Power Point (Adults and Seniors)

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The class schedule for June Computer Training has been posted. For a full explanation of each class, visit our descriptions page. All classes are held in the classroom behind Senior Spaces. For more information about the classes and to register, please call the Information Desk, (732) 721-5600 ext. 5033

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