Old Bridge LIBRARY CLOSED on Tuesday, October 30, 2012

LIBRARY CLOSED on Tuesday, October 30, 2012. Please stay safe in the face of this hurricane. Check back Tuesday evening for information regarding the library opening on Wednesday.

Old Bridge Public Library Closed Monday, October 29

Due to Hurricane Sandy, the Old Bridge Public Library will be closed on Monday, October 29th. We will update our status on Monday evening - please check back then to see if we will be opening Tuesday. Please stay safe and take appropriate precautions during this state of emergency.

Old Bridge Library - Best Public Library Award

Thank you to all of the library patrons for naming us the best library in Central Jersey in a recent poll. You're the best!

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Old Bridge Library - Free Movie Ghostbusters

Get ready for Halloween with a free showing of the movie Ghostbusters at the Central Library on Wednesday, October 24 at 6:30 p.m. For more information, please call (732) 721-5600 ext. 5033. Send comments to: OBPL

Old Bridge Library - The Palace of Versailles and Its Music

On Sunday, October 21 at 1:30 p.m. at the Old Bridge Public Library, Music historian Catherine Sprague will present a program that covers the history of The Palace of Versailles and the music that was composed and performed there for over 150 years. The presentation will feature clips from a documentary about Louis XIV, samples of music used during his reign, historical musical instruments of the period, and a virtual tour of the Royal Chapel of Versailles. All Library programs are free and open to the public. Programs are sponsored by the Friends of the Old Bridge Public Library. For more information, call (732) 721-5600 ext. 5033 or visit www.oldbridgelibrary.org.

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Old Bridge Library - Free Movie Friday

On Friday, Oct. 12, 1:30 p.m. it's Free Movie Friday at the Central Branch, showing the movie Witness starring Harrison Ford and Kelly McGillis. City cop John Book (Harrison Ford) must protect Amish boy Samuel (Lukas Haas) and his widowed mother Rachel (Kelly McGillis) after Samuel witnesses a brutal murder in a busy Philadelphia train station. John accompanies the pair out of the city and back to their small Amish community and in the process Rachel and John fall in love. Rated R, 112 minutes, 198.For more information, please call (732) 721-5600 ext. 5033.

Old Bridge Public Library - The Peregrine Falcon Soars in New Jersey

On Thursday, November 15 at 7 p.m: The Peregrine Falcon Soars in New Jersey Did you know that a swooping peregrine falcon was recorded at a top speed of 242 mph!? Maria Grace from the Conserve Wildlife Foundation of NJ will provide an exciting natural history of the peregrine falcon, its decline & resurgence in NJ. Fun for the whole family! Send comments to: OBPL

Old Bridge Library - Candy Flower Workshop

Candy Flower Workshop

On Wednesday, October 17 at 7:00 p.m. artist and master designer Greg Hywel will show you the techniques used in creating lovely life-like flowers, petals and leaves out of candy dough. Please register for this event by calling (732) 721-5600 ext. 5033.

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Old Bridge Public Library - Live Music with Emily Grove

Join Us For Our Monthly Performance Event! First Fridays Featuring Alternative Folk and Country Local New Jersey Singer and Musician Emily Grove, Friday, October 5th at 6:30 p.m. Old Bridge Public Library Central Branch, One Old Bridge Plaza, Municipal Center, Route 516 and Cottrell Road, (732) 721-5600 ext 5033 www.oldbridgelibrary.org This program sponsored by the Friends of the Library. Send comments to: OBPL.