Old Bridge Library Weblog

2009-11-11T14:08:00.004-05:00

Tonight's Meeting of the Library Board of Trustees has been postponed until Monday, November 16 at 7:00 p.m.

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2009-11-11T10:36:00.001-05:00

The Old Bridge Public Library will host a program on Year End Tax Tips, Tues. Dec. 15th at 7:30 p.m. It’s not too late to cut your 2009 taxes!Learn simple last-minute tips to help YOU save money.

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2009-11-11T10:29:00.002-05:00

On Tuesday, December 8 from 7:00 – 8:30 p.m. The Old Bridge Central Library will host a New Citizenship Test Workshop. Are you trying to become a U.S. citizen or do you need immigration help? Learn how to achieve that goal at our free workshop!

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2009-11-10T16:07:00.003-05:00

Peter Biedermann performs live during First Friday at the Old Bridge Public Library.

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2009-11-10T10:36:00.002-05:00

Upcoming Library Programs

Chinese Calligraphy, Sunday, November 22nd at 1:30 p.m. Anna Wong and Dr. Lu Ping will speak about the 7,000 year old style of writing called Chinese Calligraphy and the ancient Taoist culture and philosophy.

Local Filmmaker Showcase Saturday, November 28 at 1:30 p.m. Local filmmakers will present and discuss their creations in a special showcase at the Library. Presenters will include Marla Cukor presenting the mystery thriller "The Masquerade," Jamal Hall presenting "Strivin’" in which an inner city kid dreams to overcome some life changing obstacles in his own home. Brian Jude will present "The Last Days of Frank Whyte," a film about the perils of life on the street. This event is free and open to the public and snacks will be provided.

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2009-11-09T13:57:00.001-05:00

Calling all aspiring writers! Join us on Thursday, December 3, 2009 at 7 pm as the Garden State Horror Writers present an informative workshop aimed at helping you achieve success with your publishing ambitions. This program is for aspiring writers of all genres of literature, not just horror. Moderated by author Neil Morris, the workshop will present information on how to get published and how the publishing process works. Authors Bill Mingin, Gary Frank, Brian Pedersen and Pat Lundrigan (2008 L. Ron Hubbard Writers of the Future award winner) will take questions from attendees. An editor will provide practical tips and techniques on getting noticed by publishers. For more information, please contact Nancy.

2009-11-08T19:28:00.002-05:00

Bringing Charlie Huston's wonderful series of supernatural pulp to a conclusion with a rollicking finish, this book was a joy to read. Joe Pitt is a Vampyre (infected by the AIDS like Vyrus in the bathroom at the punk haven CBGB's) and after the events of the previous books he has been driven (literally) underground, living amongst the hobos and the castoffs in the New York City sewer system. Contacted by a former acquaintance to which Pitt feels a debt, he surfaces once again in order to find the man's missing daughter. Pregnant with a half-human, half-vampyre child, she is on the run as the various Vampyre factions slide toward total war, and wish to use her as a symbol of their struggle. If there is one thing the various factions of the Vampyre underground agree on, it is a dislike of Mr. Pitt. So with few allies and a lot of enemies, he sets off in search of the mother to be. It's a struggle every step of the way as Joe finds a brutal reception filled with monsters, torture and the enmity of past transgressions. Despite being brutally violent, the book maintains a sense of humor (albeit an appropriately pitch black one) and the cracking story builds to an unstoppable conclusion. If you've had you're fill of touchy-feely vampires by the likes of Stephenie Meyer and Charlaine Harris, give Joe Pitt a try. It's best to start at the beginning of the series, Already Dead, to get the complete Joe Pitt experience. He is one of the most interesting characters in genre fiction and he will be sorely missed.

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2009-11-06T09:31:00.002-05:00

Celebrate National Novel Writing Month and an upcoming appearance by the Garden State Horror Writers, with our new display located at the front of the Library. The Library has lost of material to help aspiring writers of all levels, please see the information desk for more info.

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2009-11-05T16:21:00.001-05:00

Saturday, November 7th @ 1:30 p.m.Hauptmann’s Handwriting Accused Lindbergh Kidnapper Forensic Document Examiner, Michael Krakowski will present evidence and discuss handwriting specimens of Hauptmann’s autobiography and compare them with the Lindbergh ransom notes.

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2009-11-02T15:16:00.002-05:00

The Matt Teitelman performs live at the Library during a free concert.

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2009-10-29T15:00:00.002-04:00

The Library's Craft Club proudly displays it's latest creations. The club meets every Thursday at 1:00 p.m. and everybody is welcome to join.

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2009-10-28T14:55:00.002-04:00

The November calendar of computer classes is available. Descriptions of the classes are available here. At this time classes are limited to Old Bridge Public Library card holders and are free of charge. For more information, please call (732) 721-5600 ext. 5045 or e-mail Maggie.

2009-10-27T10:40:00.003-04:00

The Old Bridge Public Library has started a trial of Playaways:

Playaway is the simplest way to listen to audio on the go. Each Playaway comes with the digital content already pre-loaded on it. Simply plug in earbuds and enjoy.

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2009-10-24T13:47:00.002-04:00

All together now... Head of Youth Services Darren Miguez leads a staff 'n' friends group in a stirring rendition of "Twist and Shout" during a video games celebration featuring Beatles Rock Band.

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2009-10-20T10:05:00.003-04:00

Upcoming Concerts at the Library

Sunday, November 1 at 1:30 p.m. Matt Teitelman Jazz Trio Formed in 2006 from jazz students of Mason Gross School of the Arts, the MTT began playing together at informal jam sessions as a means of developing their ideas and their sound. Consisting of Matt Teitelman on Drums, Justin Gaynor on Guitar and Jeff Dingler on Bass, the uses performances to explore the sounds of bebop and beyond.

Friday, November 6 at 6:30 p.m. Peter Biedermann A New Jersey based guitarist, Biedermann will focus on original acoustic fingerstyle pieces in unique tunings on 6 and 12 string guitars.

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2009-10-02T19:15:00.002-04:00

The Ring of Fire Band performs live at the Library as part of the First Friday celebration.

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2009-10-01T15:56:00.001-04:00

Is there a librarian in Old Bridge who deserves to be recognized for going above and beyond? Nominate that person for the New York Times 2009 I Love My Librarian Award. Nominations are being accepted through October 9, 2009.

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2009-09-29T10:32:00.002-04:00

Saturday, October 24 at 1:30 p.m. Beatles Rock Band It’s time to twist and shout! Play the hottest video game on the market, Beatles Rock Band, and you will be singing and playing along as an actual band member! The game allows up to four players at a time to sing and play along with Beatles songs by using controllers modeled after actual musical instruments.

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2009-09-29T10:18:00.002-04:00

October: when the leaves turn a fiery shade and all of the ghosts and goblins come out to play! It’s also a perfect time to get re-acquainted with one of America’s greatest story tellers, Edgar Allan Poe. The Library’s Original and Science Fiction Book Discussion Groups will be celebrating Poe during the month of October, so come out and join the fun!

October 15 at 7:00 p.m. Original Book Discussion Group: Stories by Edgar Allan Poe: Murders in the Rue Morgue, The Gold Bug, The Purloined Letter 25, The Masque of the Red Death, Hop-Frog, A Predicament, The Philosophy of Composition.

October 22 at 7:00 p.m. Science Fiction Book Discussion Group: Stories by Edgar Allan Poe: The Pit and the Pendulum, The Fall of the House of Usher, The Black Cat, The Tell-Tale Heart, The Cask of Amontillado, The Masque of the Red Death, Hop-Frog.

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2009-09-21T13:29:00.003-04:00

Librarian Dena presents a virtual tour of the Library during an outreach program at a local hospital.

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2009-09-15T11:43:00.003-04:00

Looking to play a nice relaxing game and relax? The Youth Services Department has a wide selection of board and card games that can be borrowed for in Library use. For more information and a list of titles, call (732) 721-5600 ext. 5028 or e-mail Mary.

2009-09-14T15:22:00.001-04:00

Registration for the Library's ESL Conversation Group has officially closed, thank you to everyone who has expressed an interest. Send comments or questions to Dena.

2009-09-13T12:20:00.002-04:00

Teens having fun during video game night at the Library. For more information about programs for teens, please contact Mary.

2009-09-10T13:17:00.002-04:00

The Old Bridge Library would like to congratulate the winners of the Summer Scrapbooking Competition!

Adult Category: Arlene James "To Hawaii"
Teen Category: Jackie Olwell "Magic Kingdom"
Children's Category: Morgan Marek "Born to be Wild"

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2009-09-09T14:54:00.002-04:00

Database distributor EBSCO has made a free web site detailing evidence based information about the flu. Check it out here.

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