Upcoming programs

Children's Club

Can you complete the Summer Reading Challenge?

Join us for a spectacular magic show featuring the Magic of Amore! This show is for school-age, grades K - 7, members of the 2018 Libraries Rock Summer Reading Challenge.

 

Upcoming programs

Teens' Club

Win prizes, make crafts, play games and more!

Got a favorite YouTube music video? Anime AMV? Jpop dance cover? Come share it with us during a Youtube Hangout! We'll also be making CD art and customizing some earbuds for you to take home.

 

Upcoming programs

Adults' Club

Win cool prizes, even a Turntable!

How often do you get to hear music and then have a high-energy conversation about its role in historical traditions, its cultural influence, and its style and technique? This summer, at least once!

 
 

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A Conversation About Legal Issues Impacting the LGBTQ Community

Tuesday, June 26 @ 7:00 PM

Woodbridge Main Library - Ground Floor Meeting Room

June is Pride Month, which recognizes the accomplishments of, and issues facing, the LGBTQ Community. Robyn Gigl, an attorney and activist, will discuss what it means to be LGBTQ and the legal issues those in the community face, as well as how those issues impact society at large. Distinctions between sexual orientation and gender identity will be explored, as well as discussing appropriate and inappropriate terminology, use of names and pronouns. Questions are encouraged throughout.

Libraries Rock! The Fiddle in America: A History & Demonstration

Thursday, June 28 @ 7:00 PM

Woodbridge Main Library - Ground Floor Meeting Room

How often do you get to hear music and then have a high-energy conversation about its role in historical traditions, its cultural influence, and its style and technique? Until the early twentieth century, the fiddle was the centerpiece of American folk music and folk culture. In this interactive session, Dr. Matthew Backes explores the origins and history of American fiddle music—covering a range of styles and modes of expression—and raises along the way big questions about musical tradition and music making.
 

Libraries Rock! From Jazz from Soul with Rhonda Denét

Wednesday, July 25 @ 7:00 PM

Woodbridge Main Library - Ground Floor Meeting Room

Take a musical journey from the era when the “First Lady Of Song,” Ella Fitzgerald graced the stage to when the “Queen of Soul,” Aretha Franklin ruled the airways. In addition to Ella and Aretha, this showcase pays tribute to Billie Holiday, Nina Simone, Nancy Wilson, Etta James, Martha & The Vandellas, Mary Wells, and Gladys Knight.
 
Check out a preview of this showcase performed by Rhonda Denét here.

Libraries Rock! Jamming with Rich from Guitar Den

Wednesday, July 18 @ 7:00 PM

Woodbridge Main Library - Ground Floor Meeting Room

Rock out to a compilation of covers performed by Rich Casella.  Please click here for a preview of Rich's playing. 
 
Musician Rich Casella is the founder and teacher at the Bayonne New Jersey's Guitar Den. He and his band have performed at many venues across New York and New Jersey.
 
This program is free and no registration is required. It is part of our Libraries Rock! 2018 Adult Summer Reading Program.
 

Movies @ Main: Libraries Rock!

Libraries Rock!

Now with popcorn provided for by the Woodbridge Library Foundation; we've got entertainment covered.

Got an open Friday and are in the mood for a free matinee? Stop by for our Movies at Main film series.

Fridays @ 2pm in the Main Library

June 22 La La Land (2016)
June 29 School of Rock (2003)
July 6 Ray (2004)
July 13 Cadillac Records (2008)
July 20 Mamma Mia (2008)
July 27 Not Fade Away (2012)
Aug 3 Hairspray (2007)
 

Read more for information about each movie.

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