Old Bridge Library: Free Friday Movie - Homeward Bound: The Incredible Journey

December 27 @ 1:30 p.m. Homeward Bound: The Incredible Journey Rated G, 85 minutes, 1993. For more information, please call (732) 721-5600 ext. 5033.

Holiday Hours and Staff Development Day

Just a quick reminder that The Old Bridge Public Library will be closed tomorrow, Friday, December 20th for a staff development day.

Next week, on Tuesday, December 24th, the library will be closing early at 2:00 pm. The library will be closed on Wednesday, December 25th.

For New Years will will close early on New Years Eve, Tuesday the 31st, at 2:00 pm and be closed on Wednesday the First.

Happy New Year Everyone!

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Old Bridge Library Newsletter

Check out the Library's newsletter for this coming week to learn about this week's schedule and programming. For more information, please call (732) 721-5600 ext. 5033.

Old Bridge Library - Closed due to weather

Due to the snowstorm today, December 10, Old Bridge Public Library will be closed.

Learn How to Buy and Sell on eBay-- The Rescheduled Event is Monday

Join us on Monday, December 9th at 7pm to learn how to buy and sell on eBay.

Andrea Tarr, Program Director for the Social Community Activities Network, will present a program on buying and selling through eBay. Ms. Tarr will also explain how to set up an eBay account and use PayPal.

No registration required.

 

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Old Bridge Public Library - Video Game Day

Saturday, November 30 from 2-4 p.m. Come play on the brand new Xbox One and PlayStation 4 right when they come out! We'll have both game consoles and some games to try out. Teens and adults (grades 6+). No registration required. For more information, please call (732) 721-5600 ext. 5033.

Old Bridge Library - I've Finished My First Draft, Now What?

December 7, two sessions, 10:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. Local authors share tips and information on editing your writing, how you'll know when your manuscript is finished and why typing "The End" is really just the beginning. Featuring published author Jon Gibbs. For more information, please call (732) 721-5600 ext. 5033.

Old Bridge Library - Holiday Closing

The Old Bridge Public Library will be closing at 5:00 p.m. on November 27 and all day on November 28 for Thanksgiving. For more information, please call (732) 721-5600 ext. 5033.

Old Bridge Library - Library Closed December 20

The Old Bridge Public Library will be closed on Friday, December 20th for staff development and training day. For more information, please call (732) 721-5600 ext. 5033.

Old Bridge Library - Free Friday Movie Funny Girl 11/ @ 1:30 p.m.

The Friday Film Series continues on November 8 at 1:30 p.m. with a free showing of Funny Girl, starring Barbara Streisand. The film is rated G and runs 151 min. For more information, please call (732) 721-5600 ext. 5033.

Old Bridge Library - Friends of the Library Book Sale

"Old Bridge Friends of the Old Bridge Library Book Sale" Books suitable for holiday giving. November 14 10am - 8pm, November 15 10am - 4pm, November 16 1pm - 4pm, November 17 10am - 8pm. Old Bridge Public Library, 1 Old Bridge Plaza, Old Bridge, NJ 08857. (732) 721-5600 ext. 5033. www.oldbridgelibrary.org or e-mail.

Old Bridge Library - Critics' Choice Film Series

On Thursday, November 7 at  6:30 PM, please join us for the latest installment of the Critics' Choice Film Series. We will be showing The Cooler, which stars  William H. Macy and Maria Bello in the story of a Las Vegas a man with terrible luck. He makes a living by being a professional gamblers' jinx for a casino. When his luck starts to improve it is bad news for his boss. Rated R, 101 minutes. For more information, please call (732) 721-5600 ext. 5033.

Old Bridge Library - Calling All Writers!

Saturday, November 2 at 12:00 and 2:00 p.m. Calling All Writers, November is National Novel Writing Month. The Library has two exciting events to celebrate: Author Mike Penncavage, featured speaker of the Garden State Speculative Fiction Writers will conduct a workshop on novel writing at 12:00 p.m., then the New Jersey Authors Network will be hosting a multi-author panel at 2:00 pm. Join authors such as Jon Gibbs, Rachelle Burk & Yvonne Ventresca and learn tips on getting published in today’s market. For more information, please call the Library: (732) 721-5600 ext. 5033.

Old Bridge Library - Photo Tour of the USA

Photo Tour Of The U.S.A. On Wednesday, October 16th at 7:00 p.m. Photographer, author and speaker Walter Choroszewski will present a lively program called: ”It’s On My List” highlighting the 50 States and 100 National Parks that he has photographed or visited over the years. For more information, please call (732) 721-5600 ext. 5033.

Old Bridge Library - Tech Buddies

Announcing Tech Buddies!

• Do you want to learn how to text on your mobile phone?
• Do you need help with downloading and sending photos through your email account?
• Are you interested in learning how to download eBooks and Zinio digital magazines?

Tech savvy teens will be waiting to help you master technology skills. Starting Saturday November 2 from 11 am - 1 pm and then continuing Saturdays from 11 am to 1 pm and Mondays 6 to 8 pm. Meet near the information desk, no Registration Required!  For more information, please call (732) 721-5600 ext 5033 or e-mail Jackie.

Old Bridge Public Library - General Book Discussion Group

On Thursday, October 24 at 7:00 p.m. The General Book Discussion Group will discuss The Language Instinct by Steven Pinker: Pinker, an expert on language and the mind explains everything you always wanted to know about language: how it works, how children learn it, how it changes, how the brain computes it, and how it evolved. He weaves our knowledge of language into a compelling story. Books are available at the Circulation Desk. For more information, please call (732) 721-5600 ext. 5033.

Old Bridge Library - Bookenders Book Discussion Group

On Thursday, October 17 at 7:00 p.m. The Bookenders Book Discussion Group will meet to discuss The House At Riverton by Kate Morton: Living out her final days in a nursing home, ninety-eight-year-old Grace remembers the secrets surrounding the 1924 suicide of a young poet during a glittering society party hosted by Grace's English aristocrat employers, a family that is shattered by war. Books are available at the Circulation Desk. For more information, please call (732) 721-5600 ext. 5033.

Old Bridge Library - The Ladies Night Out Book Discussion Group

On Monday, October 14 at 7:00 p.m., The Ladies Night Out Book Discussion Group will review Last Letter From Your Lover by Jojo Moyes: More than 40 years after a car accident causes Jennifer to lose her memory, a journalist becomes obsessed by the story and seeks the truth in the hopes of revitalizing her career. Also: The Chaperone by Laura Morarity: A story of friendship between the young Louise Brooks, and the 36-year-old woman who chaperones her in New York City for a summer, and how it changes both lives. Books are available at the Circulation Desk. For more information, please call (732) 721-5600 ext. 5033.

Old Bridge Library: Free Movie Fridays - Arthur

The Library's Friday Movie Series continues on Friday, Oct. 11, 1:30 p.m. with a showing of Arthur (Rated PG, 97 minutes.) Millionaire playboy Arthur dances to the tune of his grandmother's purse strings - until a lovable shoplifter steals his heart. Arthur's upper-crust servant Hobson (Academy Award winner John Gielgud) is disdainful of the girl but the couple's true love wins him over. For more information, please call (732) 721-5600 ext. 5033.

Old Bridge Library: Pearl Harbor Survivor Speaks

Thursday, Oct. 10, 7:00 p.m. Pearl Harbor Survivor Speaks Arthur M. Goldstone, Retired USMC and long time resident of Old Bridge will speak about his experiences during the Pearl Harbor attack and World War II. For more information, please call (732) 721-5600 ext. 5033.

Old Bridge Library - Second Saturday Performance with The Wag

On Saturday, Oct. 12, at 2:30 p.m. Pop band The Wag will bring their special upbeat sound to covers of the greats, like the Beatles, the Moody Blues, Crosby Stills Nash & many others. They will perform some of their own material too and put a happy spin on your day! For more information, please call (732) 721-5600 ext. 5033.

Old Bridge Library - Pearl Harbor Survivor to Speak

On Thursday, Oct. 10 at 7:00 p.m. Arthur M. Goldstone, Retired USMC and long time resident of Old Bridge will speak about his experiences during the Pearl Harbor attack and World War II. For more information, please call (732) 721-5600 ext. 5033.

Old Bridge Library - Newsletter Week of 9/23

Check out the Library's new newsletter, with a complete schedule of Library activities for the week. For more information, please call (732) 721-5600 ext. 5033.

Old Bridge Library - Fall Gardening

On Wednesday, Oct. 9 at 7:00 p.m. the Library will present Fall Gardening with Rutgers Cooperative Master Gardener Chris Rose. Learn what needs to be done this fall to your backyard to ensure having a healthy spring and summer garden next year. For more information, please call (732) 721-5600 ext. 5033.

Old Bridge Library - Writers Forum and Author Visit

The Garden State Speculative Fiction Writers will be meeting on October 5 at 12:00 p.m. (11:00 a.m. meeting for club members) with guest speaker award-nominated writer Nick Kaufmann. For more information, please call (732) 721-5600 ext. 5033.

Old Bridge Library - Critics' Choice Film Series

On Thursday, October 3 at 6:30 p.m. The Library will present a free showing of The Heart Is a Lonely Hunter starring Alan Arkin, as part of the Critics' Choice Film Series. For more information, please call (732) 721-5600 ext. 5033.

Old Bridge Library - Healthy Living With a Plant Based Diet

On Monday, September 30, 7:00 p.m. The Library will present Healthy Living With a Plant-Based Diet. Health Coach and co-founder of Princeton’s Natural Kitchen Cooking School, Joyce Rosenblum, will present a dynamic and informative program on how to achieve a healthy plant-based diet. Joyce will explain nutritive guidelines, buying tips and recipes for a plant based diet.

Send questions to (732) 721-5600 ext. 5033.

Old Bridge Public Library - World War II: When All Americans Went to War

On Saturday, September 28 at 2:00 p.m. The Library will present a program with the veteran reporter and World War II veteran Charles Wiley. He will speak about what life was like in the USA during the Second World War, as well as the experiences of GI's serving overseas. For more information, please call (732) 721-5600 ext. 5033. Send comments to: OBPL.

Old Bridge Library - Free Movie Friday: The Color Purple

Don't miss Free Movie Friday at the Old Bridge Public Library This week we will be showing The Color Purple at 1:30 p.m. For More information, please call (732) 721-5600 ext. 5033.

Old Bridge Library - Newsletter for the week of Sept. 9

Check out the Library's newsletter for the week of September 9. For more information, please call (732) 721-5600 ext. 5033.

Old Bridge Library - Newsletter, Week of Sept. 2

Check out the Library's new newsletter for upcoming events and programs being held at the Library this week. For more information, please call (732) 721-5600 ext. 5033.

Old Bridge Library: Amnesty Clean-Sweep Week At the Library September 16-21

The Old Bridge Public Library is offering a fine amnesty and forgiveness program called Clean Sweep. From Monday, September 16 through Saturday, September 21, the Old Bridge Public Library will negate any fines associated with non-returned material of any kind no matter how long overdue, and a one-time amount of $25 will also be removed from any library card account provided the remainder of the fines/fees are paid during the amnesty Clean Sweep program. Fines on materials borrowed from other libraries are not part of our Clean Sweep program. or further information about library programs, contact Nancy Cohen, 732-721-5600, ext. 5030.

Old Bridge Library - Library Newsletter

Happy Monday: Please check out the Library's newsletter for the week of August 26. For more information, please call (732) 721-5600 ext. 5033.

Old Bridge Library: Old Bridge Community Blood Drive

Old Bridge Community Blood Drive Wed. Sept 25 1:00pm - 7:00pm at the Old Bridge Library 1 Old Bridge Plaza in Municipal Center. To donate blood you must be at least 17 years old  (16 year olds can donate with parental consent form) and meet weight requirements. Please bring ID with you. Walk-ins are welcome! Or for an appointment call 800-933-2566 or go to  http://nybloodcenter.org/ For more information, please call 732-721-5600 x5033.

Old Bridge Library: Second Saturday with Jim Albertson

Second Saturday Performance Central Branch Saturday, Sep. 14, 2:30 p.m. Smithsonian Folkways recording artist, guitarist, singer and storyteller Jim Albertson, will share songs and stories of New Jersey. For more information, please call (732) 721-5600 ext. 5033.

Old Bridge Library - PSAT Practice Exam August 24

PSAT Practice Exam Saturday, Aug. 24, 10:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Get ready for the big exam!  This practice will give you a test run before you take the PSAT.  Scores will be sent to students' email, but are not official and cannot be reported to schools. Open to students in grades 8,9,10. Register Online or call 732-721-5600 ext. 5028.

Old Bridge Public Library: Free Movie Friday - Rudy

Friday, Aug. 23, 1:30 p.m. the Library will be presenting a showing of the movie Rudy, Rated PG, 112 minutes, 1993. Description: Rudy has always been told that he was too small to play college football. But he is determined to overcome the odds and fulfill his dream of playing for Notre Dame. For more information, please call (732) 721-5600 ext. 5033.

Old Bridge Public Library - Amnesty Week September 16-21

Do you have outstanding fines or fees due to overdue or lost books or other items from the Old Bridge Public Library? The Library wants to welcome you back and help wipe your slate clean during Amnesty Week, September 16-21. For more information, Please call (732) 721-5600 ext. 5033.

Old Bridge Library - This week's Library Newsletter

Check out this week's Newsletter for a list of all of the comings and goings at the Library. For more information, please call (732) 721-5600 ext. 5033.

Old Bridge Library - ESL Classes!

Learn to speak better English in small groups, led by trained volunteers. A free 13-Week Program On Tuesdays from 7:00pm to 8:30pm starting September 17, 2013. This program is open to Old Bridge Residents. In-person registration begins Monday, August 26th at the Adult & Information Services Desk. For more information, please call (732) 721-5600 ext. 5033.

Old Bridge Library - Newsletter

Check out this week's Library Newsletter. It is full of information and schedules and has a listing of this week's events. For more information, please call (732) 721-5600 ext. 5033.

Old Bridge Library - Free Concert: Virago

Join us Saturday, August 10 at 2:30 p.m. for A Second Saturday Performance, featuring the Virago Band. Percussionist Mary Tashjian and guitarist Amy Schindler mix blues and rock with Latin American elements for an eclectic and exciting sound! This program is sponsored by The Friends of the Library. All Library Programs are Free and Open to the Public. For more information, please call (732) 721-560 ext. 5033.

Old Bridge Public Library Free Movie Friday - Admission

Free Friday Movie, August 9th at 1:30 p.m. Admission starring Tina Fey, Paul Rudd, Lily Tomlin. A Princeton admissions officer who is up for a major promotion takes a professional risk after she meets a college-bound alternative school kid who just might be the son she gave up years ago in a secret adoption. Rated PG-13, 107 minutes, 2013. For more information, please call (732) 721-5600 ext. 5033.

Old Bridge Public Library - Join the Craft Club!

A proud Craft Club member shows off her latest creation! Everyone is welcome to join the Library's Craft Club, meetings are Mondays at 6:30 p.m. and Thursdays 1:00 p.m. For more information, please call (732) 721-5600 ext. 5033

Old Bridge Library Free Movie Friday: 42: the Story of an American Legend

Two showings: Wednesday, July 24 at 6:30 p.m. and Friday, July 26 at 1:30 p.m. 42 tells the life story of Jackie Robinson and his history-making signing with the Brooklyn Dodgers under the guidance of team executive Branch Rickey. PG-13, 128 minutes. For more information, please call (732) 721-5600 ext. 5033.

Old Bridge Library - New Library Newsletter

Please check out the Library's newest newsletter.

Old Bridge Library - Community Blood Drive August 21

Old Bridge Community Blood Drive Join the world’s biggest huddle. Be part of the Super Community Blood Drive! All presenting donors who donate in NJ until 1/17/14 will be entered into a sweepstakes for one of two pairs of tickets to Super Bowl XLVIII.Wed. Aug. 21 1:00pm-7:00pm Old Bridge Library 1 Old Bridge Plaza. To donate blood you must be at least 17 years old  (16 year olds can donate with parental consent form) and meet weight requirements. Bring ID. For an appointment call 800-933-2566 or go to  http://nybloodcenter.org/. Walk-ins welcome!

Old Bridge Library - Free Movie Friday: Oz the Great and Powerful

Beat the Heat on Free Movie Fridays at the Library. Friday, July 19 at 1:30 p.m. Oz, The Great And Powerful, Starring: James Franco, Rachel Weisz, Michelle Williams Rated PG, 130 minutes, 2012. A small-time magician is swept away to an enchanted land and is forced into a power struggle between three witches. For more information, please call (732) 721-5600 ext. 5033.

Old Bridge Library - Treasures of the Earth Show

Rocks, Gems & Fossils, Saturday, August 3 from 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. Enjoy viewing collections, bring your own specimen or book a whole table for the show. Ms. Allison Tuckman, geology instructor at Old Bridge High School, will be on hand to answer questions. For more information, or to book a table, please contact Marcy Kagan by e-mail or telephone at (732) 721-5600 ext. 5034.

Old Bridge Library - Groundbreaking movies each Wednesday at 6:30 p.m.

7/17: Oz: The Great and Powerful. A small-time magician is swept away to an enchanted land and is forced into a power struggle between three witches. Rated PG, 130 minutes
7/24: 42: The Story of an American Legend. The life story of Jackie Robinson and his history-making signing with the Brooklyn Dodgers under the guidance of team executive Branch Rickey. Rated PG-13, 128 minutes.
7/31: Snitch. A father goes undercover for the DEA in order to free his son who was imprisoned after being set up in drug deal. Rated PG-13, 112 minutes.
8/7: Admission. A Princeton admissions officer who is up for a major promotion takes a professional risk after she meets a college-bound alternative school kid who just might be the son she gave up years ago in a secret adoption.Rated PG-13, 107 minutes.

Friday Film Series: Barrymore

Central Branch Friday, Jul. 12, 1:30 p.m. Barrymore Starring: Christopher Plummer, John Plumpis. One hour 24 minutes. For more information, please call (732) 721-5600 ext. 5033.

Old Bridge Library - Closed on July 4

Both the Central and Laurence Harbor Branches of the Old Bridge Public Library will be closed on Thursday, July 4. Please have a happy and safe Independence Day! For more information call (732) 721-5600 ext. 5033.