What's New at the Library

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.

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.

Movies at Main Are Back!

Movies at Main: Hits Your May Have Missed!

Got an open Friday and in the mood for a free matinee? Our Movies at Main film series is back! Catch a free movie every Friday at 2PM. Movies are sponsored by the Friends of the Libraries of Woodbridge Township.

Fridays @ 2pm in the Main Library (In-Person)

September 10, 2021 - News of the World (2020)
September 17, 2021 - Let Him Go (2020)
October 1, 2021 - Love, Weddings, & Other Disasters (2020)
October 8, 2021 - The Courier (2020)
October 15, 2021 - Emma. (2020)
October 22, 2021 - The Last Full Measure (2019)
October 29, 2021 -  Knives Out (2019)

Read more for information about each movie.

Look for the Annual Friends of the Libraries Book Sale this September!

Woodbridge Township, NJ – The Friends of Woodbridge Libraries have scheduled their Annual Book Sale for September 24th, 25th and 26th.  A variety of books - paperbacks, hard covers, fiction, non-fiction, and children's books can all be had for bargain prices.

The libraries will also begin accepting donations of books at all Township library locations with appreciation for the patience of library patrons who held on to their donations during the pandemic.

Call the library at 732-634-4450, x7120 for more information about becoming a Friend of the Library, or visit the Friends of the Library page on the library website at woodbridgelibrary.org for information and a printable membership form. 

[NOW EXTENDED] 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.

Medicare Workshop

Join the Woodbridge Main Library on September 30 at 7PM as Michael Salum of Medicare Planning Services gives us some current information on Medicare. 
 
Registration is required. Please register here or call 732-634-4450.

Hispanic Trailblazers and How They Changed America

Join the Woodbridge Main Library September 28 at 7PM for an interactive discussion about history that often isn't included in classrooms. We will enjoy coffee and pastries while we learn about important Hispanic people that made impactful changes to our country. Come ready to learn and enjoy some cultural delights!
 
Registration is required. Please register here or call 732-634-4450.

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