PLEASE NOTE: OUR HOURS ARE CHANGING!
Our hours will change to the following, effective September 1, 2010.

Monday: 10 am - 9 pm
Tuesday: 1 pm - 9 pm
Wednesday: 10 am - 9 pm
Thursday: 1 pm - 9 pm
Friday: 10 am - 5 pm
Saturday: 10 am - 2 pm
Sundays: Closed until October

We apologize if this creates any inconvenience. Middlesex Public Library is committed to offering the best and most comprehensive service and collection possible to our community. By changing our hours, we are able to preserve our budget to maintain an updated collection of resources, as well as the same high level of services and staff as in the past. Thank you for your cooperation.

 

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New Fall Children's Programming!

Summer is behind us...the leaves are starting to turn...football season begins...and so do the Fall Children's Programs!

Programs start September 21 - December 17.

Registration IS REQUIRED for all programs! Registration begins September 7th - please visit the library in person or call (732) 356-6602.

Tuesdays
2nd and 3rd Grade Craft/Storytime with Miss Chrissy: 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm

Wednesdays
2 and 3 yr old Storytime with Miss Patty: 10:15 am - 11:00 am (two groups on alternating weeks)
K and 1st Grade Craft/Storytime with Miss Chrissy: 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm

Thursdays
4 and 5 yr old Story/Craft time with Miss Theresa: 1:00 pm - 1:45 pm OR 2:00 pm - 2:45 pm (two groups)

Fridays
Baby Lapsit Storytime, ages 6 - 24 months, with Miss Chrissy: 10:30 am - 11:00 am

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New Programs!
We are pleased to introduce two new programs at the library:

Ongoing, by appointment only: You Read to Me, I'll Read to You
All Ages. Practice reading aloud with a partner who is fluent in English grammar and language. Register at the Circulation Desk to either be a reader or a listener. All ages and languages welcome. Readers will be paired with listeners based on age, language, and availability.

Fridays (dates to be announced): Stitch and Sip 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Bring your Lion Brand yarn and your Lipton tea to out knitting/crocheting circle! All levels welcome. Tea will be served while you spend the afternoon working on your projects with other knitters/crocheters. No registration required!

We are PROUD and THRILLED to announce that ALL STATE AND FEDERAL FUNDING WAS RESTORED in the FY2010 NJ State Budget!! Thanks to the help of people like you, our libraries are safe - the state has recognized how valuable libraries are to the community.

WE CANNOT THANK YOU ENOUGH FOR ALL YOUR SUPPORT!!!

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Ongoing Library Programs

American Girls Club

The American Girls Club is looking for new members. At American Girls Club girls will: learn about history! Learn how to be a positive influence! Learn how to make a difference in the world! American Girls Club meets the third Monday of every month from 4-5 pm in the story room. Please contact the circulation desk for more details. This program is for girls from first grade on up!

Quilt Making

The Heritage Quilters meet on the second Wednesday each month from 10:00 am to 12:00 noon. All are welcome. Come to have fun and participate in several ongoing charity projects. Registration or sign up is not required.

Computer Basics Lessons

Classes are designed for people who have little or no experience with computers. The classes run for three consecutive weeks at the library, Monday and Tuesday from 9:00 to 10:00 am. Register at the Office on Aging (732-356-0414). Free of charge. All are welcome.

ESL Conversation Group

The ESL Conversation Group meets weekly, and has two levels:

Intermediate: Monday, 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm AND Wednesday, 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Beginner: Tuesday, 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm

Please see the Ciruclation Desk for more information AND registration.

Chess Club

The chess club meets every Wednesday from 3:30 pm to 5:30 pm. All are welcome, young and old alike. Registration is required.

Yoga

Yoga practice sessions are on-going. Please stop by the circulation desk for further information.

Holiday Library Closings (3 Months in advance):

• September 4 - 6 - Labor Day weekend
• November 11 - Veteran's Day
• November 24 - Close at 5 pm
• November 25 - Thanksgiving
• December 23 - Close at 5 pm
• December 24 - 26 - Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, Boxing Day
• December 30 - Close at 5 pm
  
• December 31 - January 2 - New Year's EVe, New Year's Day, Day after New Years Day

Friends of the Library

All are welcome! Membership fees are: individual -- $5.00 ; family -- $10.00. Please contact the library for details.

Board Meetings

The meetings for August to December are as follows: 8/2, 9/13, 10/18, 11/8, and 12/13.