What's New at the Library

Try Contactless Curbside Service from WPL Library Locations

Curbside services are available for Woodbridge Township cardholders 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 children's 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.

Keep the library in your pocket: WPL on the Go!

For Immediate Release

December 23, 2020

Woodbridge Public Library has launched a next generation mobile library app, WPL on the Go! that makes 24/7 access to the library easier than ever, from discovery to reading, listening or viewing, all in one app.  Visit your Google Play or Apple Store and download WPL on the Go! to search, select and borrow eBooks and audiobooks, comics, TV, video, including online courses and current information e-resources.

WPL on the Go! Also connects you to library events—register on your smart phone or tablet with ease, and connect with library eNews and social media for up to the minute library posts.

Read on for more information about this exciting new service.

Woodbridge Public Library now offers Brainfuse HelpNow™, online tutoring and resources

Woodbridge Public Library is pleased to announce the launch of Brainfuse HelpNow™ – on demand, anytime, anywhere eLearning for all ages and levels.

Brainfuse HelpNow™ provides learning solutions for users of all needs and abilities. Students can communicate with live tutors using an interactive whiteboard to chat, write, draw, copy/paste text or images and graph homework problems.

HelpNow™ will be available to all library patrons from the public computers at their local library or from any computer with internet connection from March 30th through June 15th, with live tutors available from 2:00 pm – 11:00 pm.

Join in the magical fun of a special Woodbridge Library virtual magic show!

The Children's Department is pleased to present a special Virtual Magic Show for Woodbridge Children!

Tune in to the Woodbridge Library Youtube channel on Thursday, April 15th, at 7:00 p.m., for the premiere showing of The Magic of Salazar! This show is for children of all ages and is funded by The Friends of the Libraries of Woodbridge Township. No registration is required.

You can subscribe to the Woodbridge Public Library's Youtube channel and click the notification bell to get notified when the premiere starts. The Magic of Salazar will be available for viewing on demand after its special premiere.  

Be sure to look at our other April children's program offerings on our program calendar.

Iselin - Adult Grab & Go - DIY Wooden Bangle Bracelets

Monday, April 26 - Friday, April 30, 2021

Iselin Branch Library 

Spring is in the air! In celebration of National Poetry Month, Shakespeare's birthday and Earth Day we will be upcycling and repurposing old, tatty book pages to create a personalized wooden bangle bracelet.
 
Registration for this event is required.   Please register here.  Pick up at the Iselin Branch Library only.

Henry Inman Mystery/Thriller Book Club

April 23rd, 2021 @ 3pm

Henry Inman Branch

Registration is required. Join us virtually for a discussion of Lost You by Haylen Beck. Copies of the book are available at select branches and through the MURAL library system. Some copies are available in large print too for those who prefer it.  This event is free and open to all.
 
 
On the day before the program you will be send the Zoom meeting information by email. Please note that if you are using Zoom on a tablet or smartphone you will need to download the Zoom app.

Hiking 101

Join the Woodbridge Public Library, April 15, 2021 at 7PM, to get an introduction to hiking! President/Owner of Northeast Mountain Guiding Joey Vulpis will introduce us to the basics of hiking. This will include the 10 essentials of hiking, what equipment you should bring--backpacks, trekking poles, footwear, etc., first aid kit information, search & rescue considerations, and trail etiquette.

Registration is required. Please register at here or call 732-634-4450.
 

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