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The Library will be closing at 2pm today for Christmas Eve. We will be closed tomorrow, December 25th, and open our regular hours from 10am to 5pm on Friday, December 26th. Happy Holidays! 

Old Bridge Public Library Launches Live, Online Tutoring From Tutor.com

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Old Bridge Public Library Launches Live, Online Tutoring From Tutor.com

Includes help for adults writing resumes, job searching or going back to school!

December 21, 2014 - The Old Bridge Public Library will be launching an exciting new initiative on January 2, 2015 that offers students of all ages live, one-to-one help from professional tutors online. Anyone with an Old Bridge Library card will be able to access the new online service in the library or right from home on any computer or mobile device connected to the Internet.

The K-12 Student Center, College Center and Adult Career Center from Tutor.com includes live, one-to-one tutoring, a real-time writing center and 24/7 access to worksheets, videos and tutorials in just about any subject. Live, online tutoring and resume assistance is available from 4pm to 11pm, seven days per week. The service is completely free to the Old Bridge community. To access the service please visit the library’s website at www.oldbridgelibrary.org.

Tutor.com strengthens the Library’s existing online resources for personalized learning. These online
resources include Universal Class, Pronunciator (language learning) and GCFLearnFree.org. In addition, the Old Bridge Public Library offers in-person resume coaching, appointments with SCORE for small business advice, computer classes and our diverse Idea Farm makerspace classes.

Help for K-12 Students, College Students and Adults
Tutor.com has a network of over 2,500 professional academic and career tutors who are ready to help
with just about any question you may have. Here’s the type of help you can get in each center.

• K-12 Student Center: Students can get help with homework, test preparation, skills and concepts they are learning in class and standardized test preparation and college entrance exams. Subjects include math, science, English, social studies, and writing.

• College Center: Tutors are available in more than 20 introductory college subjects in math, science, social studies and English. College students also get access to free proofreading and writing help.
• Adult Education: Adults returning to school can work with an online tutor to brush up on critical skills, finish homework assignments, or review key concepts needed for class. Tutors also help adults preparing for the GED or other standardized tests.
• Career Center: Work one-to-one with professional tutors in a supportive and encouraging environment for help with job searching, resume writing, interview preparation and much more.

Each center includes real-time writing assistance from English tutors or career tutors for adults working on resumes. Students and job seekers get immediate feedback, writing tips and strategies as well as proofreading. Need help at midnight? No problem. Each center includes 24/7 access to thousands of resources including study guides, worksheets, videos and more in math, science, social studies, English, resume writing, GED prep, citizenship exam prep and more.

About the Library
The Old Bridge Public Library is committed to providing a dynamic professional environment to meet the cultural, educational and recreational needs of all members of our community. For more information visit www.oldbrigelibrary.org.

About Tutor.com
Tutor.com is an award-winning online homework help and learning service that connects students to a professional tutor for one-to-one help. Tutor.com is offered at over 1,800 public libraries across the
country. Its network of over 2,500 expert tutors has conducted over 7 million sessions. Tutor.com has
created an intensive tutor screening process. Every applicant must complete an application, submit a
writing sample, pass a subject exam for each subject they would like to tutor, successfully conduct a
mock session with an expert tutor, pass an educational verification check and pass a thorough criminal record and background check, repeated twice each year.
Nancy Cohen
732.721.5600 ext 5030
ncohen@oldbridgelibrary.org
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Library Server Maintenance This Sunday from 8am to 1pm.

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We will have scheduled server maintenance this Sunday. At 8am on Sunday December 14th, we will temporarily lose access to our library catalog, eLibraryNJ downloadable books, Smartpay, and our LMXPRESS smartphone app among other online services. This maintenance should be completed by 1pm or earlier. We are very sorry for any inconvenience this causes you!

Second Saturday Corrected Date and Time

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Please note that the correct date and time of this month's Second Saturday performance is December 13 at 2:30 pm.  Sirocco Jazz will perform two 45-minute sets with an intermission between sets.  This is sure to be an exciting and very entertaining concert! Please call 732-721-5600 x5030 with any questions.

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Old Bridge Public Library to Expand Friday Hours of Operation

November 13, 2014 – In an effort to better serve the public, the Board of Trustees of the Old Bridge Public Library expanded hours of operation on Friday evenings in 2015.

Effective January 2^nd, 2015, the Central Branch library located in the Old Bridge Municipal Center will be open until 9pm on Friday nights.

These expanded hours will allow the public more convenient access to the library’s book and media collections, research and informational assistance, free library card sign-up, internet access, passport acceptance, and on-site assistance with the library’s virtual collection of ebooks and free digital magazines. Friday night programming will also be incorporated into these expanded hours of operation.

The Old Bridge Public Library is located in the Municipal Center at 1 Old Bridge Plaza, Old Bridge, NJ, 08857

For more information or programming suggestions, please contact Library Director Darren Miguez at dmiguez@oldbridgelibrary.org

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Coming on Saturday, July 26 at 2pm -  Old Bridge Public Library's Rock & Mineral Show!

Enjoy collections of rocks and minerals and see unique specimens up close.  Identification charts and kits on hand to help identify your rocks and minerals.  PowerPoint presentation included.



Check out our upcoming Idea Farm programs for the week of July 20:

• Herb-Infused Oils & Vinegars at 7pm on Tuesday July 22 (registration required)
• Storytime in the Garden (ages 4 & 5) Weather permitting at 2pm on Wednesday July 23
• Soldering Class at 7pm on Thursday July 24 (registration required)
• Intro to 3D Printing at 3pm on Friday July 25 (registration required)

 

Call 732-721-5600 x5033 for more information or to register!

Summer Crochet and More Club meeting tonight cancelled

Tonight's meeting of the Summer Crochet and More Club has been cancelled.  We apologize for any inconvenience.

The next meeting is scheduled for Friday, July 18 at 3pm.

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Around Old Bridge Scavenger Hunt!

Saturday, Jul. 19, 11:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Starting at the Library, clues are given to the next destination and then each destination provides another clue. When all the clues are solved, return to the Library for refreshments and prizes. For more information, please call (732) 721-5600 ext. 5033.

Happy Fourth of July!

The Library will be closed on Friday, July 4 in honor of Independence Day. Have a safe and happy holiday! FYI, the Library will be closed on Sundays until September 7. For more information, please call (732) 721-5600 ext. 5033. 

Schedule A Resume Review

Visit the Library's web site to schedule a 45-minute resume review with Beth Casey-Bellone, HR professional. All meetings will take place at the Old Bridge Public Library. Ms. Casey-Bellone will contact you after the form is submitted. You must email her your resume and a questionnaire before your appointment. Only one appointment is permitted during this pilot program. You must be an Old Bridge Public Library cardholder in order to participate. For more information, please call (732) 721-5600 ext. 5033.

Garden State Speculative Fiction Writing Workshop

The Garden State Speculative Fiction Writing Workshop has been rescheduled.  The new date is Saturday, July 26 at 12 noon.

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New Database: Pronunciator

Make sure to check out the Library's new language learning database Pronunciator. It offers 80+ languages for English and non-English speakers. Appropriate for toddlers and up thanks to photos, and pictograms. Thousands of downloadable phrasebooks and up to 350 hours of downloadable audio lessons and so much more! Start practicing your conversational and reading skills today! For more information, please call the Information Desk, (732) 721-5600 ext. 5033.

What's the Big Idea?

The Library's summer reading program is off to a flying start. Kids can read books and win free prizes like magnifying glasses, growing dinosaurs and more. Teens and adults can review books, movies and more to be entered in weekly drawings for pizza, books and more. For more information, please call (732) 721-5600 ext. 5033.

Summer Reading Kickoff!

On Saturday, June 21st, the Library will begin its most ambitious summer reading program ever: at 11:00 a.m. there will be a Mad Science show with a Van Der Graff Generator, dry ice and slime... and ice cream! Registration is required, click here or call (732) 721-5600 ext. 5010. At 2:00 p.m. we will have live music from Middletown based pop band The Wag along with a costume party and an Albert Einstein look-alike contest. There will be prizes for each age group: Kids, Teens and Adults. For more information, call (732) 721-5600 ext. 5033.

Live Music - Trish Mata Trio

Saturday June 14 2:30 pm The Trish Mata Trio. She wows audiences with her powerful and soulful vocals. The Trio brings the glamour of the ‘40s and ‘50s to the 21st century and mixes it with contemporary stylings. For more information, please call (732) 721-5600 ext. 5033.

Idea Farm Grand Opening!

If you can dream it, you can make it! Don't miss the grand opening of the Library's Idea Farm! Saturday, June 7 from 1:00 - 3:-00 p.m. 3D printing, gardening, robotics and more. The Old Bridge Library proudly announces The Idea Farm Maker-Space and demonstration garden. This launch event will be your first chance to sign up for classes and view the tools, technologies and workspace available within the Idea Farm. For more information, please call (732) 721-5600 ext. 5033.

Turning the Tides for Children and Families

Tue, June 24, 12pm – 1pm Presented by Rutgers University Behavioral Healthcare Services, Turning the Tides is a program targeting youth in grades K-12. It promotes healing and increases resiliency among youth and families. It will equip children with the skills and knowledge necessary to recover from the effect of Super Storm Sandy. Music, movement, storytelling and other techniques are used to increase a sense of safety, self-esteem and hope. This program meets on Tuesdays and Fridays at 12pm and runs from Tuesday June 24 through Tuesday August 5. You must be able to attend all sessions to participate. Registration begins June 1. For more information (732) 721-5600 ext. 5028.

Idea Farm Workshop and Grand Opening

Saturday, June 7 from 1:00 - 3:-00 p.m. 3D printing, gardening, robotics and more! If you can dream it, you can make it! The Old Bridge Library proudly announces The Idea Farm Maker-Space and demonstration garden. This launch event will be your first chance to sign up for classes and view the tools, technologies and workspace available within the Idea Farm. For more information, please call (732) 721-5600 ext. 5033.

Board of Trustees to meet on June 11

The Old Bridge Public Library Board of Trustees monthly meeting has been scheduled for Wednesday, June 11, 2014 at 7:00 p.m. The meeting will be held at the Central Library, 1 Old Bridge Plaza, Old Bridge, NJ. The meeting is open to the public. Formal action may be taken on agenda items or other matters, which come before the Board. For more information, please call (732) 721-5600 ext. 5033.

The Art of Dance

The Nai-NiChen Dance Company presented a colorful and captivating program at the Library on May 10. For more information, please call (732) 721-5600 ext. 5033.

Donate to the Idea Farm!

The Library needs your stuff, please help our community maker space grow!  The library’s Idea Farm will include programs and resources for sewing and other handcrafts. We’re looking for donations for things like: Fabric Fleece Thread Bits and bobs (needles, pins, etc) Drop donations at the Information or Youth Services Desks! For more information, please call (732) 721-5600 ext 5028.

Spring Delight: Getting Your Garden Ready

On Wednesday May 14 at 7:00 p.m. the Library will present Spring Delight: Getting Your Garden Ready. Shyamala Sharma, Rutgers Co-Operative master gardener will show you how to plan and clean up your garden, prepare the soil, prune your shrubs and plant your garden to achieve a vibrant growing season. For more information, please call (732) 721-5600 ext. 5033.

Friends of the Library Book Sale

The Friends of the Old Bridge Library will hold their annual Books and More sale at the Central Branch Library. Items available will be books for all ages, magazines, comics, graphic novels, music CD’s, audio books on CD, and DVD’s. All sales are final, and proceeds go to fund the Library’s collection and programming. Dates and times for the sale are as follows: May 30-31: 10:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., June 1: 1:00 to 4:30 p.m., and June 2-4: 10:00 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. For more information, please call (732) 721-5600 ext. 5033.

Free Friday Movie - Goodbye Girl

On Friday, May 9 at 1:30 p.m. The Library will present a free showing of the movie Goodbye Girl. After being dumped by her live-in boyfriend, an unemployed dancer and her 10-year-old daughter are reluctantly forced to live with a struggling off-Broadway actor. For more information, please call (732) 721-5600 ext. 5033.

Second Saturday: Mai-Ni Chen Dance Company

Saturday May 10 2:30 pm A Second Saturday Performance Nai-Ni Chen Dance Company will perform traditional Chinese dances such as the Double Spear Dance and the Ribbon Dance. The cultural significance of each dance will be presented and the audience will be invited to participate! For more information, please call (732) 721-5600 ext. 5033.

Make the Most of LinkedIn

On June 8 at 2:00 p.m. Beth Casey-Bellone, Human Resources Professional will present valuable tips on how to use LinkedIn to boost your career. For more information, please call (732) 721-5600 ext. 5033.

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There will be no Tech Buddies to help with your tech questions on Saturday, May 3 and Saturday, May 10.  Tech Buddies will still be available to help with your tech questions on Monday evenings from 6pm to 8pm.

Honeybees and Apitherapy

On Sunday, May 4 at 2:00 p.m. Dr. Pat Kotlar Paslawsky, beekeeper, farmer and health enthusiast will show honeybee hive components and products. She will explain how these are used for human health improvements. For more information, please call (732) 721-5600 ext. 5033.