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Programs are subject to change and cancellation. For full calendars and online registration, please

check our website: www.oldbridgelibrary.org

Upcoming Library Board Meetings:

March 13 - April 10 - May 8

Meetings are at 7pm and open to the public.

Central Branch: 732-721-5600 Children/Teens: ext. 5028

Adults: ext. 5033 Computer Classes: ext. 5040

Laurence Harbor: 732-566-2227

REG: Registration Required LH: Program held at Laurence Harbor Branch

Second Saturday Concert: Melina Kontos Saturday, March 9 at 2:30pm

Don’t miss Old Bridge resident and up-and-coming singer/songwriter Melina Kontos as she returns to the library for an acoustic guitar performance of Beatles favorites, as well as her own original songs.

Attendees are encouraged to bring a non-perishable, unexpired donation for the Old Bridge Food Pantry to this free concert.

This concert is being generously co-sponsored by the Friends of the Library and Gary Matoren, in memory of his daughter Debbie Lynn Matoren.

Chinese Calligraphy Sunday, March 10 at 2pm

Chinese calligraphy is a beautiful combination of language and art, with more than a 3,000 year history. Artist and historian Lewei Shang will present an informative lecture about this art form. A hands-on workshop to create your own character will follow. Registration required for workshop only.

What’s It Worth?: Antiques Appraisal Sunday, March 24 at 2pm (doors open at 1:30pm)

The Girl Before By J.P. Delaney

Ladies Book Discussion Monday, March 11 at 7pm

How to Walk Away By Katherine Center

Bookenders Discussion Monday, March 11 at 4pm

Science Fiction Book Discussion Thursday, March 28 at 7pm

We By Yevgeny Zamyatin

Saturday, March 23

11am - 3pm

All Ages Welcome

Join us for the 5th Annual NJ Makers Day!

There will be hands-on activities for makers and creators of all ages. Enjoy craft projects, coding & robotics demonstrations, tech take-apart sessions, tours of the Idea Farm, and

more. Some activities will require registration. Check our online events page for

more specific information.

OLD BRIDGE PUBLIC LIBRARY PROGRAMS & EVENTS

Do you think your home is full of hidden treasures? Bring in an antique or collectible and Professional Appraiser Michael Ivankovich will verbally appraise it for you. Registration is required for an appraisal. Limit two items per person. Space is limited. Spectators are also welcome and do not need to register.

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ON THE SCREEN

Concerts on the Screen These filmed concerts are available online through the library’s Qello Concerts service.

Mon. 3/4 at 7pm Asia: Live in Tokyo (2007)

Wed. 3/20 at 3pm - LH Celtic Woman: Destiny Live in Concert (2016)

Sat. 3/30 at 2pm Katy Perry: Live at Rock in Rio, Brazil (2015)

Documentaries & Classics These films are available online through the library’s Kanopy service.

Mon. 3/18 at 7pm After Aushwitz (NR, 2017)

Mon. 3/25 at 7pm His Girl Friday (PG, 1940)

Friday Films All films begin at 1:30pm

3/1: Mission Impossible Fallout (PG-13, 2018) 3/8: At Eternity’s Gate (PG-13, 2018) 3/15: Searching (PG-13, 2018) 3/22: Juliet, Naked (R, 2018) 3/29: First Man (PG-13, 2018)

Movie Nights @ LH Every Tuesday at 6pm

3/5: Julia & Julia (PG-13, 2009) 3/12: The Quiet Man (NR, 1952) 3/19: Leap Year (PG, 2010) 3/26: Christopher Robin (PG, 2018)

Family Movies @ LH Select Saturdays at 2pm

3/9: The Lorax (PG, 2012) 3/23: The Cat in the Hat (PG, 2003)

Maker Mondays Please Register

Dr. Seuss Craft March 4 at 7pm - Ages 3-8

DIY Stationery March 11 at 7pm - Grades 4-6

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COMPUTER CLASSES

LH - Thur. 3/7 at 6:30pm Brain Games for Seniors Keep your mind sharp and your memory stimulated. Entertain and challenge yourself for hours with a variety of high tech and “lo-tech” games, trivia questions, mental exercises, and much more. Program held at LH.

Tue. 3/12 at 7pm WordPress Discover how easy it is to create a website!WordPress is free software that will let you start a website in minutes. Customize and extend it for free, and share your thoughts–or your business–with the world.

Dessert Wars

Fri. March 1 at 7pm

Grades 4-6

Please Register

Elephant & Piggie

Celebration!

Sat. March 9 at 2:30pm

All Ages

Tue. 3/26 at 1pm Technology Detox Are you constantly checking for new messages, emails, or social media updates? Are you staring at a screen for the majority of your day? A detox can help you release some of the negative buildup of your technology use and give you the break you need to make better choices.

Kid’s Program Highlights

Where’s Waldo

& Waffles

Mon. March 25 at 4pm

All Ages

Please Register

Intro to

Makey Makey

Tue. March 26 at 7pm

Grades 4-12

Please Register

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ADULT PROGRAMS AT A GLANCE

Programs listed are for adults 18 and older unless otherwise noted.

LH: Program held at Laurence Harbor REG: Registration required LH - Every Tuesday at 6pm Movie Nights at LH (Film titles on Page 2) Every Friday at 1:30pm Friday Films (Film titles on Page 2) 3/1, 10:30am, Friday Adult Craft: Plastic Canvas Circles 3/4, 7pm, Monday Concert on the Screen Asia: Live in Tokyo (2007) REG - 3/5, 7pm, Tuesday 3D Printing Class (Ages 9+) REG - 3/7, 11am, Thursday Foot Care & Reflexology Podiatrist Sharon Joag, DPM, shares info about common foot ailments and how to remedy them. Reflexologist Tara Brown will demonstrate how reflexology techniques can produce positive effects elsewhere in the body. REG/LH - 3/7, 6:30pm, Thursday Computer Class: Brain Games for Seniors LH - 3/9, 2pm, Saturday Family Movie at LH The Lorax (PG, 2012) 3/9, 2:30pm, Saturday Second Saturday Concert Featuring singer & songwriter Melina Kontos. REG - 3/10, 2pm, Sunday Chinese Calligraphy Artist Lewei Shang presents a lecture and workshop on this art form. 3/11, 4pm, Monday Bookenders Discussion Group The Girl Before by J.P. Delaney 3/11, 7pm, Monday Ladies Book Discussion Group How to Walk Away by Katherine Center 3/11, 7pm, Monday U.S. Citizenship Seminar Debby Alter, Director of Immigrant and Refugee Services at Jewish Family Services, will share information about the citizenship test and offer general immigration assistance. REG - 3/12, 7pm, Tuesday Computer Class: WordPress REG - 3/13, 7pm, Wednesday Idea Farm Safety Class (Ages 9+) 3/13, 7pm, Wednesday Tips for Selling Your Home A panel of experts will discuss strategies and answer your questions on how to sell in today’s housing market.

3/14, 11am, Thursday Socrates Café Join this lively discussion group. This month’s question: what can you do to achieve immortality? REG - 3/14, 7pm, Thursday Vinyl Cutter Class (Ages 9+) 3/15, 10am, Friday Support Group for Women with Diabetes Women with all types of diabetes are welcome. Sponsored by DiabetesSisters. 3/16 & 3/30, 10:30am, Saturdays Sewing Workshop (Ages 12+) 3/16, 2pm, Saturday Beginner Meditation Learn basic meditation techniques with instructor Leah Chevalier. 3/18, 7pm, Monday Documentary Film After Auschwitz (NR, 2017) LH - 3/20, 3pm, Wednesday Concert on the Screen Celtic Woman: Destiny Live in Concert (2016) REG - 3/20, 4pm, Wednesday 3D Printing Class (Ages 9+) 3/20, 7pm, Wednesday Trivia Night Have fun & test your knowledge in range of topics. Small prizes awarded. 3/23, 11am-3pm, Saturday NJ Makers Day Some activities will require registration. See website for details. All ages welcome. LH - 3/23, 2pm, Saturday Family Movie at LH The Cat in the Hat (PG, 2003) REG - 3/24, 2pm, Sunday What’s It Worth?: Antique Appraisal Professional Appraiser Michael Ivankovich verbally appraises your prized collections. REG - 3/25, 4pm, Monday Idea Farm Safety Class (Ages 9+) 3/25, 7pm, Monday Classic Movie Night His Girl Friday (PG, 1940) REG - 3/26, 1pm, Tuesday Computer Class: Technology Detox 3/28, 7pm, Thursday Science Fiction Book Discussion We by Yevgeny Zamyatin 3/30, 2pm, Saturday Concert on the Screen Katy Perry: Live at Rock in Rio, Brazil (2015) 3/31, 1-4pm, Sunday Adult Gamers Club Drop in to play a variety of board games and video games.

Sun. 12pm 5pm

Mon. - Fri. 10am 9pm

Sat. 10am 5pm

Mon. 1pm 5pm

Tue. 1pm 8pm

Wed. 1pm 5pm

Thu. 1pm 8pm

Fri. 1pm 5pm

Sat. 10am 5pm

Sun. CLOSED

Laurence Harbor Branch

LIBRARY HOURS Central Branch

Storytime

Bridge Mon. 1pm & Fri. 1:30pm

Adult

Crafts Mon. 6:30pm & Thu. 1pm

Adult

Canasta Tue. 10am Adult

Mahjong Wed. 10am Adult

Chess Wed. 6:30pm Teen/Adult

Scrabble Thu. 1pm

Adult

WEEKLY CLUBS

Baby Time 0-24 Months

Tue. 10am Wed. 10am

Toddler Tales 2-4 Years Old

Tue. 11am Wed. 11am

Family Time - All Ages

Mon. Tue. Wed. Thu. Sat.

10am 4pm 4pm & 7pm 11am 11am

LEGO Lab Sat. 12pm Family

Coloring Fri. 10:30am Adult

MATH TUTORING Saturdays

11am-1pm Grades 6-12

TECH BUDDIES Mondays: 6pm-8pm

Saturdays: 11am-1pm