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SPECIAL ALERT : COVID-19 Updates

UPDATE: 2020 NOVEMBER 25

Woodbridge Library Will Consolidate Browsing and Computer Services to the Main Library Only

In response to the recent rise in community COVID-19 cases as well an anticipated increase after the Thanksgiving holiday, Woodbridge Libraries will adjust library services beginning November 28th. 

  • Browsing and borrowing in person will be limited to the Main Library location.
  • For contactless Library Card applications and renewals, call 732-634-4450, x-5, by e-mail at Ask-A-Librarian or through our Chat Service.
  • Sunday hours at the Main Library will be suspended until further notice.
  • Click HERE for contactless Curbside Pick-up information.
  • Branch library staff will assist Township residents by phone during hours of operation.
  • Branch Library book drops will remain open 24/7. 
  • Visitors will note additional screening for in-person visits at the Main Library.
  • Main Library seating and tables will be limited.  Carrels will not be available to use at this time.

We look forward to providing library services through these extraordinary times and appreciate your assistance in all efforts to maintain public health and safety in our libraries.

Concerning Library Hours: Please note that the Woodbridge Public Libraries will continue to operate on a special schedule during this time. We have not yet transitioned to our regular Winter schedule. Please check our hours on our website for up to date information regarding library schedules.

Visitor Guidelines

  • Masks are required and must be worn covering the nose and mouth at all times
  • Refreshments must be consumed outside
  • Practice proper hygiene
  • Maintain a 6-foot social distance
  • Visits are restricted to one hour in length
  • Whenever possible, please make payments for fines and fees using our online account system
  • Returned items are quarantined for 7 days, with no late fees charged for the quarantine period.

Remember, the Woodbridge Public Digital Library is open 24/7.
Check it out any time for ...

eBooksMagazinesComicsAudiobooksTV ShowsMoviesMusicInformation

 
 

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Try Contactless Curbside Service from WPL Library Locations

Curbside services are available at all locations.
Fords, Henry Inman and Iselin Branch Library staff members will offer curbside pick-up from 10 am – 4:30 pm.
The Main Library will offer curbside pick-up from 11 am – 7:00 pm.

  • For a particular title or subject call your library location. You can place holds with your library card 24/7 through our online catalog, by calling us at 732-634-4450, x2.  Assistance is also available by e-mail, Ask-A-Librarian.
  • Requests for materials by 2:30 pm in the Branches, 4:30 pm at the Main Library, will be provided with same-day service whenever possible.
  • At this time, daily pick-up is limited to 5 adult books, young adult books or J books, per library card.  Picture books and easy readers are limited to 10 per card.
  • Books will be placed in a Blue Library Bag.  When returning your books please return them in the same bag.
  • Scheduled Grab ‘n Go activities and print-outs will be made available from all locations. Visit the library calendar HERE or Facebook for a list of our activities.

ACA Open Enrollment has begun! Get covered with info from the NJ State Library

Open enrollment under the Get Covered NJ State Marketplace began November 1, 2020.

Feeling lost? The NJ State Library has put together a resource that brings together all kinds of information about using the new State-based Marketplace, Get Covered NJ.

» NJSL | Affordable Care Act Information: Get Covered NJ State Marketplace

Hoopla Bonus Borrows are back for November!

Bonus Borrows are Back!

In order to provide relief to Libraries and to provide more content to Patrons during this difficult time of sheltering at home, hoopla Digital has curated the hoopla Bonus Borrows Collection.

These collections do not count against your borrowing limit! To access the collections, just click on the banner below for the collection that interests you!

Haven't signed up for hoopla yet? It's free with your library card! Check out more info on accessing hoopla over on the Woodbridge Public Digital Library!

Virtual Program - BYOB! Bring Your own Book (or Movie) Club

Monday, September 28 @ 7 PM (Zoom)

Monday, October 26 @ 7 PM (Zoom)

Monday, November 30 @ 7 PM (Zoom) 

Join us for a new, different kind of monthly book club.  Instead of everyone reading one specific book - let's just chat about the movies, books or tv shows you have seen or watched (binged) recently that you loved.  Or, tell us what and why you strongly disliked something.  This is a great way to connect with other readers and get new book recommendations!  
 
Registration is required. This program is open to adults age 18+.
 
September 28 meeting - please register here.
October 26 meeting - please register here.
November 30 meeting - please register here. 

Virtual Program - Sunken Locomotives of New Jersey

Thursday, December 10, 2020 @ 7:00 PM 

Online - Zoom

While many things have fallen off the decks of vessels plying the waters off New Jersey, the sunken locomotives of Long Branch are perhaps the most mysterious. How did they get there, where are the from and when did it all happen. These are questions that presenter Dan Lieb, On Thursday, December 10 @ 7 PM, president of the New Jersey Historical Divers Association, Inc., hopes to shed some light upon.
 
This program is free and open to all. Registration is required. Please register here.
 
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