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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.

CANCELLED - ABCs of Candy

***Unfortunately this program as been cancelled due to a scheduling issue. We apologize for the inconvenience and thank you for your support!***

Join the Woodbridge Main Library October 28 at 7PM for a  program presented by the Museum of Early Trades & Crafts explores the history of a variety of different candies, including some that have been around for well over 100 years and some that are quite new. The program is conducted alphabetically, discussing a different “sweet” for each letter of the alphabet, but addresses broader themes, including when and why consumption of candy in the United States increased.

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

This is a hybrid event! This event will take place in-person at the Woodbridge Main Library. If you do not feel comfortable attending the event in-person we will also be streaming the event via Zoom. 

Special Education: Basic Rights - VIRTUAL PROGRAM

***This event location has been changed to a VIRTUAL EVENT VIA ZOOM ONLY*** We apologize for the inconvenience.

Join the Woodbridge Main Library October 25 at 7PM for presentation which educates families on the basic rights in education law, including the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, and the applicable state provisions. It covers what is meant by a free and appropriate public educational, Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), Evaluations, Re-evaluations, compensatory education, and implementing basic rights in education when schools are closed.

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

Halloween: A Haunted History

Join author and photographer Kevin Woyce at the Woodbridge Main Library October 14 at 7PM for a colorful presentation which traces the strange history of Halloween, from Old World harvest festivals to our modern family holiday. Along the way, we'll discuss the origins of the Jack-o'lantern, Orson Welles' 1938 "War of the Worlds" radio broadcast, the first monster movies, famous costume makers, and much more. The hour-long slideshow is illustrated with original photographs and antique Halloween cards, advertisements, artwork, and movie posters. 

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

This is a hybrid event! This event will take place in-person at the Woodbridge Main Library. If you do not feel comfortable attending the event in-person we will also be streaming the event via Zoom. 

Finding Female Ancestors

Researching the women in our family can be problematic. Our female ancestors left very few records making it challenging to determine a maiden name or family of origin. Join the Woodbridge Main Library October 12, 2021 at 7PM for this program presented by Laura Cubbage-Draper who will cover strategies and record groups that can advance your research and help to uncover female ancestors as well as learn more about their lives.

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

This is a hybrid event! This event will take place in-person at the Woodbridge Main Library. If you do not feel comfortable attending the event in-person we will also be streaming the event via Zoom. 

Breast Health

Join the Woodbridge Main Library, October 11 at 12:30PM, for a discussion, with Nurse Educator Suzanne Dalton of Hackensack Meridian Health, on prevention, risk factor and treatment options for breast cancer. 

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, an annual campaign to increase awareness of the disease. 

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

This is a hybrid event! This event will take place in-person at the Woodbridge Main Library. We will also be streaming the event via Zoom.

Meditation for Modern Life

The ancient tradition of meditation has become even more valuable for people of our modern times. People today still face a great deal of turmoil in their private lives and in the world, however meditation is a tool that can be used to cope with the challenges of everyday life and reduce stress. There are many benefits that come from meditation on a physical, emotional and spiritual level. Join us October 6, 2021 7PM at the Woodbridge Main Library for this engaging workshop where you will learn a simple time-tested technique and even have the chance to try this out!  Please join Jim Rose, long time meditator for this powerful workshop.  

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

Meet the Real James Bond

***This event location has been changed to a VIRTUAL EVENT VIA ZOOM ONLY***

We apologize for the inconvenience.

Are you a bird lover and a fan of James Bond? Join author Jim Wright, October 4, 2021 7PM, as he gives us a look into his acclaimed book The Real James Bond, a tale about the most celebrated case of identity theft in history! In 1952, Ian Fleming stole the name of famous bird expert and explorer James Bond for his James Bond 007 spy book series. Just in time for the new James Bond movie, which arrives Friday, October 8, Jim will present an illustrated talk about Bond, Fleming, 007 and some beautiful birds-- with a surprise or two!

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

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. 

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