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Updated August 10, 2010

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A heartfelt thank-you goes out to all of the residents of Gloucester County who contacted our state representatives regarding the proposed cuts to funding for New Jersey libraries. Your message was heard, and a compromise to the State Budget has restored much of the funding. The Woodbury Public Library truly could not exist without the support of our community. THANK YOU!

Friends of the Library Raffle

The Friends the Woodbury Public Library recently held a raffle to help fund improvements to library furnishings. Winners were drawn at random on Friday July 2, and the first place winner was Hazel Skinner. Mrs. Skinner selected the Amazon Kindle as her prize. Second place went to Bonnie Dann, who chose the 4 Phillies tickets. The third place winner was Kimberly Heughan, and she selected the basket of children's books. Douglas Adams, in 4th place, received The Twilight Saga, a complete hardback set of the popular Stephanie Meyer series. We'd like to extend our thanks to everyone who purchased a ticket and helped the Friends help the library!

Summer Children's Programs

Woodbury Library's Summer Children's Programs will begin on July 7th. Kids ages 3 to 5 can sign up to come on Wednesdays at 1:00 PM or Thursdays at 11 AM. Children ages 6 through 12 can choose to attend on Wednesdays at 3:00 pm or Thursdays at 1 PM. We'll conclude with a big party for everyone on Wednesday Aug. 18th. These programs are free and open to the public, and snacks will be served. To register call 856-845-2611 or stop by the library circulation desk. Join us this summer as we Make a Splash at the Woodbury Public Library!

Free Children's Movies at the Library

Our Children’s Summer Movies will start again on Thursday July 1st at 3:00 pm, and will run every Thursday through August 26th. All children are invited to watch some classic movies and enjoy popcorn and a beverage. Every child that attends our movie days will also be able to choose a free book to take home and keep, thanks to a grant from the Woodbury Municipal Alliance. Please see our schedule for more details.

YA Summer Program for Teens and Tweens

Make Waves this summer at the Woodbury Public Library. Our YA/Teen summer programs will begin on Monday July 12. Programs run from 2:00 - 4:00 PM, are free and open to the public. Snacks will be provided. Please sign up at the Circulation Desk or call 856-845-2611.

7/12: Scrimshaw
7/19: Message in a Bottle
8/9 Bubbles!
8/16: Water Games
8/23 Bottled Music

Discussion Series: Reflections on Justice

Join us at the library for four weeks of stimulating discussions. Our speakers, from the American Civil Liberties Union, will broaden our horizons and give us lots to think about! Programs are free and open to the public. Programs will be held on Thursday evenings from 7:00 to 9:00 pm. Sign up at the circulation desk or call (856) 845-2611 to reserve a seat. ²

October 7th: Gay and Lesbian Rights with Rev. Bruce Davidson
October 14th: Student and Youth Rights with Ryan Cooper
October 21st: Free Speech and Expression with Frank Corrado8/9 Bubbles!
October 28th: Cyber-Liberties with Grayson Barber

Free Homework Help Online!
The Woodbury Public Library has received a grant from the Gloucester County United Way and PSE&G that has enabled us to purchase 4 new computers to promote access to Homework Help NJ. This great service offers free, live online homework help from real tutors! It's available 7 days a week from 2:00 pm to 10:00 pm, and includes options for both English and Spanish speaking students. Powered by Tutor.com's Learning Suite, Homework Help NJ features help in Math, Science, English, Social Studies and Writing to students in grades K through 12. They also have a College Introduction section, along with a special option for job-hunters and adult learners. Come in to the library to check it out – thanks to this grant we now have great new machines just for Homework Help users. Woodbury Library cardholders can also get the same great homework help on any Internet-capable computer. Just go to www.homeworkhelpnj.org and have your library card handy -- all you'll need to access this great free service is your barcode number.

LOGIN Library Catalog Address Change

The LOGIN online library has recently undergone some changes, and as a result it's now located at a new web address. This means that you'll need to update any bookmarks or links to the catalog that you may have saved on your home computer. To reach the catalog, view our holdings, renew your books, place a hold etc., click here. You can also reach the LOGIN catalog through the link at the top left of the our home page, or visit www.login-libraries.org and then click on your home library. Please accept our apologies for the inconvenience caused by this unavoidable change.

Free One-on-One Resume Help with Career Center!

The Career Center, also powered by Tutor.com, is also available free through the new expanded services of Homework Help NJ. 7 days a week from 2:00 pm to 10:00 pm, certified professionals are available to work with you to review your resume, search for a job or prepare for an interview. They also offer live online help with preparing for a wide variety of standardized tests, including the GED, US citizenship exam, SAT, ACT, ASVAB, GRE, MCAT, GMAT, LSATand many more. You can access the service at home or from the library -- all you need is an Internet connection and your library card number!¹

New Communities Joining LOGIN

We are very happy to announce that we're welcoming four new communities, Monroe Township, Washington Township, Paulsboro and Pitman into our LOGIN Library Consortium. The Margaret E. Heggan Library of Washington Township, the McCowan Memorial Library of Pitman, the Monroe Township Free Public Library in Williamstown and the Gill Memorial Library in Paulsboro have now completed their conversions. Your Woodbury Public Library card can now be used at 20 LOGIN member libraries by visiting their facilities in person, or by requesting material to be shipped to Woodbury for pickup. This means you can borrow material from every public library in Gloucester County! The LOGIN Consortium is a win/win situation for all library users, and a great example of the best use of your tax dollars.

Stop Hunger Drop-Off Center

Did you every want to really help someone? The Woodbury Public Library is a drop off center for non-perishable foods that will be distributed to the local food bank. We have a large metal container just waiting for your generous donations. Next time you visit the library bring a food item to help your neighbors.

Do We Have the Book Group for You!

The library has seen the attendance at our original book group grow so much that we started a second one. We now offer an evening book group that meets the second Wednesday of every month at 7 PM, and an afternoon book group that meets the second Tuesday of every month at 1 pm.

The best words to describe these groups are 'fun' and 'informal'. There are lots of laughs to go along with discussion, and a variety of opinions on the latest book we’ve read. Both groups are open to all adults, and the library can obtain a copy of the book selection for all interested participants. For more information on our book discussion groups and our current title selections, please visit use this link to Readers Circle.

Knitting for Relaxation Program

Ever want to learn how to knit? The Woodbury Public Library holds a knitting club to teach the basics of knitting on the first Monday of every month. There is no fee; this program is sponsored by the Kennedy Health System. Please call the library at (856) 845-2611 to reserve a space.

Classroom visits

Our new Children's Program Coordinator, Mary Johnson, is available for visits to school classrooms any time during the school year. Teachers or school administrators, please call the library at (856) 845-2611 for more information or to arrange a visit. For more information on the library's children's programming, see Just for Kids!

Book Dedications

If you are looking for the perfect gift for someone who has everything or in memory of someone special to you, consider donating a book in their honor to the Woodbury Public Library. For a $25 donation to the The Friends of the Woodbury Public Library, a book on the subject of your choice will be purchased and book-plated to reflect your gift. All donations to the Friends of the Library are tax deductible. For more information please call the library at (856) 845-2611.

Sponsor a Library Magazine Subscription

Do you have a favorite magazine? The Woodbury Public Library offers over 80 different magazines at a cost of over $2,800 per year. Would you consider sponsoring the cost of a year's subscription to one of these magazines? A list of magazines and their cost is located at the circulation desk. All contributions are tax deductible.

We need your used books and magazines!

The Woodbury Public Library welcomes all donations. They are either added to the collection, sold, or given away. If you have books and magazines in good condition, please bring them to the library during operating hours.

Meet at the Library

The library offers two small conference rooms, located on the second floor. These are suitable for tutors and students, quiet study, or other meetings of up to 4 individuals. Electric outlets are available in these rooms for patrons to plug in equipment such as laptop computers. Quiet study rooms may be reserved in advance by calling the library at (856) 845-2611. When these rooms are not already reserved, they are available to patrons by signing in at the Circulation Desk.

The library also offers a larger public meeting room. This is most suitable for meetings of 8 to 15 people, but has accommodated up to 30. There is also an A/V cart with a television and VCR available for public screenings in this room. A variety of local clubs and organizations regularly use this space for meetings, so interested parties should reserve it in advance by speaking with the Library Director, Jean Wipf.

All library meeting rooms are available during regular library hours, and are for non-profit use only.

¹ Homework Help NJ is supported by the New Jersey State Library through a generous grant from PSE&G.

² These programs are made possible by a grant from the New Jersey Council for the Humanities, a state partner of the National Endowment for the Humanities. Any views, findings, conclusions or recommendations expressed in these programs do not necessarily represent those of the National Endowment for the Humanities or the New Jersey Council for the Humanities. The library may photograph or videotape this event from library promotional purposes. Notify staff if you do not wish to be photographed.