Services
Library Access
The Library is currently open for book browsing and checkout at full capacity. No appointment is necessary.
Operating hours
- Mon, Tues, Thurs: 10 AM to 8 PM
- Wed: 10 AM to 5 PM
- Closed Fridays
- Sat: 10 AM to 2 PM
- Closed Sundays
services available
- Book Browsing and Reference Help
- Copying and Faxing Services
- Public Computer Access
- Application Processing for New Library Cards
- Public Bathroom Access Available Upon Request
- Public Water Fountain
Updated 6/15/22
MUSEUM PASS PROGRAM
The Woodbury Public Library has a Museum Pass program which allows adult cardholders who reside in Woodbury to check out passes for free admission to one of several local institutions. Currently, we circulate passes to:
- The Gloucester County Historical Society’s Hunter-Lawrence-Jessup House Museum, as well as the Historical Society’s research library (Woodbury, NJ)
- The Academy of Natural Sciences (Philadelphia, PA)
- Independence Seaport Museum (Philadelphia, PA)
Updated: 2/12/24
This program is graciously funded by The Friends of the Woodbury public Library. To help us purchase more museum passes, please donate cash or check made payable to The Friends of the Woodbury Public Library and write “museum pass program” in the memo. Thank you for your support!
Who can check out a Woodbury Public Library museum pass?
All adult cardholders in good standing who reside in Woodbury are eligible to check out our Museum passes. Families can have only one museum pass out at a time.
Where can I pick up a pass?
All passes must be picked up and returned only at the Woodbury Public Library Circulation Desk.
Where can I return a pass?
All passes must be returned to the Woodbury Public Library Circulation Desk. Please hand the plastic case directly to a staff member, and be sure that the pass is returned with the case.
Can I reserve a pass for pick-up?
Yes. You may reserve a pass by calling (856) 845-2611.
How long can I keep a pass?
A museum pass may be checked out for 7 days and is not renewable.
What if I don’t return the pass on time?
A late fee of $5.00 per day will apply, with a maximum late fine of $25.00. There is a $3.00 fee for loss or damage of the case. The fee for a lost pass is the replacement cost of the pass.
curbside pickup
The Woodbury Public Library continues to provide Curbside Pickup as a courtesy to our patrons.
Curbside service hours
- Mon, Tues, Thurs: 10 AM to 8 PM
- Wed: 10 AM to 5 PM
- Sat: 10 AM to 2 PM
curbside service instructions
- PLACE YOUR HOLDS. Holds may be reserved by calling the Library at 856.845.2611 or placing a hold in our online catalog using your Library Card Barcode.
- WAIT FOR NOTIFICATION. Once your holds have been filled our staff will notify you with a phone call. At that time we will ask you to choose a 30 minute time slot on the day that best works for you. We will also ask you if you will be driving or walking and the color, make and model of your car (to avoid mixups!)
- PICK UP YOUR ITEMS. Please call us once you have arrived for your “appointment.” If you are in a vehicle, please park in a parking spot and pop your trunk.
- Your items will be delivered/given to you in a secure bag and will already be checked out to your Library Card.
Updated 3/4/22
2023 Tax Forms & information
AARP & United Way Tax Preparation
The form to request an appointment with AARP Tax Preparation can be found HERE. Please note that NO PHONE CALLS will be accepted to make an appointment. All you need do is fill this form out to request your virtual appointment with the AARP Tax Volunteers. Once this is done, an AARP Tax Volunteer will be in touch with you to set up your appointment.
NJ State tax Information
The Deadline to file your NJ State Taxes is Monday, April 15, 2024.
*New Jersey no longer provides paper forms to libraries and post offices.
Current Year (2023) Income Tax Forms
COVID-19 Related Tax Information
Phone – Call the State automated phone line at 1-800-323-4400 (within NJ, NY, PA, DE and MD) or 609-826-4400 (from anywhere). This service is available 7 days a week (hours may vary). You will need the Social Security number that was listed first on your return and the amount of the refund requested when you call.
Email – Tell NJ Division of Taxation your name, mailing address, the tax form and/or instructions, and tax year (e.g., 2020 Resident Income Tax booklet) that you need.
General Tax Information
- Listen to prerecorded information on common tax issues
- Inquire about the status of your New Jersey Income Tax refund
- Have tax forms mailed to you
Homestead Benefit Program
Phone Number For Filing: (1-877-658-2972)
Homestead Benefit Hotline: (1-888-238-1233)
- Inquire about the status of your Homestead Benefit
Business Taxes Telefile Service
Phone Number: 609-341-4800
- File your Sales and Use Tax, 9-1-1 System and Emergency Response Fee, Motor Vehicle Tire Fee, Recycling Tax, etc. returns and payments by telephone.
Federal Tax information
The IRS is now accepting and processing federal tax returns for tax year 2022.
The IRS strongly encourages people to file their tax returns electronically and choose direct deposit for faster refunds. Filing electronically reduces tax return errors as the tax software does the calculations, flags common errors and prompts taxpayers for missing information.
Forms:
- Search for forms, instructions and publications
- List of all available tax forms and publications
- Publication 17: Your Federal Tax for Individuals, Tax Guide 2020, a comprehensive guide to filing taxes, who needs to file, tax tables and more.
- What is my filing status? Do I need to file?
- How to access previous tax returns
- How to make a payment
- Electronic filing options for individuals, including IRS Free File and free fillable tax forms
- Free Tax Return Preparation for Qualifying Taxpayers
- How to order forms by mail or by phone (1-800-829-3676)
- Frequently asked questions
- Connect with the IRS through social media
- Contact your local IRS office
Important Phone Numbers:
- 800-829-1040 for individuals (Form 1040 filers)
- 800-829-4933 for business callers
- 267-941-1000 for international callers or overseas taxpayers. (Overseas taxpayers may also fax a tax question to 681-247-3101 or use our international contact address page.)
- 800-829-1040 if you are in Guam, the Bahamas, U.S. Virgin Islands, or Puerto Rico
Updated: 3/29/23
Free eBooks & Audio Books for Kids
- Hoopla Digital: (Library Card Required) Download FREE eBooks, audiobooks, music and videos using your Library Card!
- Libby by Overdrive: (Library Card Required) Download eBooks and audiobooks for FREE using your Library Card Number.
- Project Gutenberg Children’s Bookshelf: Project Gutenberg was the first provider of free electronic books, or eBooks. This specific website is dedicated to eBooks for children.
- Children’s Books Online: This online library or illustrated books is a volunteer-driven project. Explore tens of thousands of beautifully illustrated pages gathered together by volunteers over years of dedicated work.
- Centsless Books: This site makes daily posts for free books accessible at amazon.com.
Ongoing and TBA Readings and Art Lessons:
- Harry Potter at Home: Special video readings of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone. Plus, you’ll find plenty of magical treats to keep you occupied: crafts, quizzes, puzzles, and more! We are casting a banishing charm on boredom!
- Todd Parr’s Youtube channel: Todd Parr is the author and illustrator of more than 50 books for children including the New York Times bestselling The I Love You Book, The Earth Book, and The Thankful Book. His books have received numerous awards and are available in over eighteen languages throughout the world.
- Jerry Pallotta ‘s Youtube channel: Jerry Pallotta is a children’s author from Massachusetts. He written over 90 books, ranging from alphabet books, to a collection of short stories to my “Who Would Win” series.
- Listen to Grace Lin read and draw: Grace is an author and illustrator of many children’s books. In her YouTube Channel, Grace offers book readings and drawing lessons.
- Jarrett J. Krosoczka’s Youtube Channel: New York Times best-selling author/illustrator Jarrett J. Krosoczka creates books with humor, heart, and a deep respect for his young readers—qualities that have made his titles perennial favorites on the bookshelves of homes, libraries, and bookstores.
- Kate Messner’s Website: Kate Messner is passionately curious and writes books that encourage kids to wonder, too. Her titles include award-winning picture books like Over and Under the Pond, Up in the Garden and Down in the Dirt, Over and Under the Pond, The Brilliant Deep, and How to Read a Story.
- Peter H. Reynold’s Facebook: Peter Reynold is the Author & Illustrator of The Dot, Ish, The North Star & illustrator of The Judy Moody series, Someday, & The Museum. He is Also founder of FableVision.
- Chris Van Dusen’s Facebook: Chris Van Dusen is an author and illustrator for many children’s’ books including Down to the Sea with Mr. Magee and If I Built a Car.
- Barnes & Noble Storytime: Bring story time to life wherever you are with these fun videos and activities.
Online Learning Resources: Pre-K – Early Elementary
- Brainpop Jr. : Learning tools for STEM, Social Studies, Reading/Writing, Health, and Arts for Grades K-3.
- Gloucester County History Tots: This website, provided by Gloucester County, offers 6 fun history lessons featuring local history.
- Gloucester County Nature Tots:The Nature Tots Program, provided by Gloucester County is designed to create a space for children to experience nature in an exciting and interactive way!
- Bedtime Math: We make math part of the family routine. Every day, we serve up a quick bite of wacky math just for fun. It’s nothing like school. Parents can sign up by email, on our website, and on our free app.
- Khan Academy: Khan Academy Kids is a free, fun, educational program designed to inspire young children to become learners for life. The robust Khan Academy Kids curriculum and original content make learning engaging and fun for children ages two to seven.
- PBS KIDS: PBS KIDS is committed to making a positive impact on the lives of children through curriculum-based entertainment. With a 360-degree approach towards learning and reaching children, PBS KIDS leverages the full spectrum of media and technology to build knowledge, critical thinking, imagination and curiosity.
- Mystery Science: Mystery Science offers open-and-go lessons that inspire kids to love science.
- Storytime Online: The SAG-AFTRA Foundation’s Daytime Emmy®-nominated and award-winning children’s literacy website, Storyline Online®, streams videos featuring celebrated actors reading children’s books alongside creatively produced illustrations. Readers include Oprah Winfrey, Chris Pine, Kristen Bell, Rita Moreno, Viola Davis, Jaime Camil, Kevin Costner, Lily Tomlin, Sarah Silverman, Betty White, Wanda Sykes and dozens more.
- Reading Eggs: This multi-award winning early learning resource supports your child’s learn to read journey with carefully designed online reading games and activities that are easy to follow, self-paced, and highly engaging for young children.
- Starfall: Starfall has expanded to become a fully developed kindergarten English and Language Arts curriculum and a comprehensive Pre-K curriculum. Over the years the Starfall website’s offerings have grown in the number of songs, books, and mathematics activities extending to second grade.
- Highlights Kids: Highlights helps children become their best selves by publishing content and creating experiences that engage, delight, and foster joyful learning.
- Seussville: This website offers everything Dr. Seuss, from books to activities to games.
- WonderSpark Puppets: WonderSpark Puppets performs highly interactive puppet shows. They now offer a livestreaming puppet show every Friday at 11AM EST.
Online Learning Resources: Elementary
- Interest.com A Kid’s Guide to Savings: This interactive guidebook teaches children about financial literacy using interest calculators, fun activities and more!
- Disney Multiplication Table Worksheet: With a little help from Mickey, students will be able to fill in this multiplication table in no time!
- Oxford Owl: Free eBooks, Math Games and Activities for Ages 3-11.
- Children’s Museum Houston: Weather and Science Videos and Activities for Grades Pr-K through 5.
- Disney Nature: Movies and complimentary educational materials for grades 2-6.
- Zearn.org: Math lessons for grades Pre-K through 8.
- Scratch: Interactive story, game and animation design from the MIT Media Lab, designed for ages 8-16.
- STMath: Math lessons for grades Pre-K through 8.
- Curriculum Associates: Math and reading activity packs for grades K-8.
- DK Find Out: Lessons in subjects such as history, science and coding.
- Listenwise: Nin-Fiction stories covering ELA, Social Studies, and Science for grades 3-12.
- Commonlit: Reading and writing lessons for grades 3-12.
- Gloucester County History Tots: This website, provided by Gloucester County, offers 6 fun history lessons featuring local history.
- Gloucester County Nature Tots:The Nature Tots Program, provided by Gloucester County is designed to create a space for children to experience nature in an exciting and interactive way!
- Bedtime Math: We make math part of the family routine. Every day, we serve up a quick bite of wacky math just for fun. It’s nothing like school. Parents can sign up by email, on our website, and on our free app.
- Prodigy, math curriculum for 1st to 8th grades: Prodigy is a zero-cost, curriculum-aligned, adaptive, online game-based learning platform. Join over 1.5 million teachers and more than 50 million registered students throughout 2,800+ school districts in using the tool that will revolutionize the way you approach math instruction!
- Ranger Rick: The Ranger Rick Web Club opens a web world of wildlife learning fun for kids. It gives kids access to scores of award-winning animal articles, fun facts, activities, recipes, crafts, games and puzzles.
- ABCya: ABCya provides over 400 fun and educational games for grades Pre-K through 6. Our activities are designed by parents and educators, who understand that children learn better if they are having fun.
Online Learning Resources: Jr. & Sr. High School
- Carnegie Mellon University: Computer science academy interactive middle and H. S. computer science curriculum.
- Zearn.org: Math lessons for grades Pre-K through 8.
- Scratch: Interactive story, game and animation design from the MIT Media Lab, designed for ages 8-16.
- STMath: Math lessons for grades Pre-K through 8.
- Curriculum Associates: Math and reading activity packs for grades K-8.
- Codeacademy: Data science and coding lessons for High School and College studntes.
- Constitution Center: The National Constitution Center is offering daily live constitutional conversations for middle school, high school, and college students via Zoom, computer, or phone.
- Prodigy, math curriculum for 1st to 8th grades: Prodigy is a zero-cost, curriculum-aligned, adaptive, online game-based learning platform. Join over 1.5 million teachers and more than 50 million registered students throughout 2,800+ school districts in using the tool that will revolutionize the way you approach math instruction!
- Study.com: At Study.com, we’ve created a better way to learn – one that lets you learn what you want, the way you want, and in a way you can afford.
- SparkNotes: This website offers free study guides on a variety of educational topics from Shakespeare to Math & Science.
Online Learning Resources: All Ages
- Cape May County Virtual Zoo: The Cape May Park & Zoo may be closed but they are bringing the Zoo to you! Virtual Zoo School Monday through Friday at 11:30 AM.
- The Space Foundation Discovery Center: STEM lesson plans for ages Pre-K through 20.
- National Geographic Kids Science Lab: Science experiments, videos and articles
- National Ocean Service (NOAA) Kids: Science activities and resources for kids and educators.
- Lunch Doodles with Mo Willems!: Kennedy Center education artist-in-residence Mo Willems explore ways of writing and making with kids of all ages.
- Greg Tang Math: Math games and resources for all ages.
- Scishow Kids: Videos explaining scientific concepts for young, curious minds.
- Frontiers for Young Minds: Science articles written by scientists and reviewed by kids.
- The Kid Should See This: STEAM, history, and culture-focused videos for kids of all ages.
- Imagineering in a Box: Lessons on theme park design and engineering via Walt Disney Imagineering, Pixar and Khan Academy.
- BBC Bitesize: Lessons covering math, english, science and more for ages 3-16+.
- Breakoutedu: Immersive learning games for grades k-12.
- Xtramath: Math programs for students, parents and teachers.
- How Stuff Works: Educational videos exploring the world around us.
- Greatminds.org: Math, ELA and science for grades k-12.
- Kcet At-Home Learning: Educational resources from PBS SoCal | Kcet, in partnership with LAUSD and in collaboration with California PBS stations. For grades Prek-12.
- Bill Nye the Science Guy: Educational videos covering life, physical and planetary sciences.
- NASA STEM @ Home for Students: STEM articles and activities for grades k-12+.
- Gizmos: Simulations exploring concepts in math and science for grades 3-12.
- Quill.org: Writing and grammar activities for grades k-12.
- Typing.com : Keyboarding, digital literacy, and coding lessons for all ages.
- California Academy of Sciences : Apps, immersive interactives, and engaging videos covering a variety of science topics.
- Phet Interactive Simulations: Interactive simulations for science and math.
- Wonderopolis: Wonderopolis®, is a place where natural curiosity and imagination lead to exploration and discovery in learners of all ages. Each day, we pose an intriguing question—the Wonder of the Day®—and explore it in a variety of ways.
- Cincinnati Zoo Home Safari: Join the Cincinnati Zoo for a Home Safari Facebook Live each day at 3 PM EDT where we will highlight one of our amazing animals and include an activity you can do from home.
- Code.org: Code.org® is a nonprofit dedicated to expanding access to computer science in schools and increasing participation by women and underrepresented youth.
- PBS Learning Media: Inspire your students with thousands of free teaching resources including videos, lesson plans, and games aligned to state and national standards.
Online Learning Resources: Parents’ Corner
- Mütter@Home: Get ready for hours of disturbingly informative entertainment as you work your way through: Quizzes, Coloring Activities, Mini Mütter Lessons, Treasures of the Historical Medical Library Collection, Virtual Event Recordings, and More!
- Great Schools: Offers worksheets for students Pre-K to 12th Grade!
- Education.com: Find printable worksheets for grade Pre-K through 5th.
- Homeschool.com: Homeschool.com has been in business for over 19 years helping homeschooling families like you get the information they need about the different curriculum, products and services offered to the homeschooling community. We strive to provide you with information about everything from products and services to the inspiring stories of homeschoolers around the world.
- TEDEd: TED-Ed is TED’s youth and education initiative. TED-Ed’s mission is to spark and celebrate the ideas of teachers and students around the world through the use of multiple media sources.
- Virtual School Activities: This website offers a growing list of activities for children and parents to use as learning resources.
- Skype a Scientist: Skype a Scientist wants to give people the opportunity to get to meet a scientist. This program allows you to reach people from all over the world without having to leave the lab!
- Boston Children’s Museum Tour: Boston Children’s Museum engages children and families in joyful discovery experiences that instill an appreciation of our world, develop foundational skills, and spark a lifelong love of learning. This website offers an interactive virtual tour of the museum.
- Discovery Education Virtual Field Trips: Join us live for our new Virtual Field Trips or watch them on demand later. Each no-cost Virtual Field Trip comes with a companion guide packed with standards-aligned, hands-on learning activities!
- New England Aquarium: Join New England Aquarium for live presentations, new videos, and activities to try from home. The Aquarium’s daily presentations are posted on Facebook every day at 11 am. For even more updates and stories, follow along on Twitter and Instagram, as well!
- San Diego Zoo: This website offers many resources for children including: Virtual Tours, Stories, Videos, and Activities to name a few.
- Scholastic Learn at Home: Scholastic Magazines combine engaging print magazines with powerful digital resources to build knowledge, engagement and skills in every content area.
- Speech & Language Kids: This website offers excellent resources for Speech and Language materials and eBooks.
- Orient Learning: With the Coronavirus spreading, an increasing amount of schools are shutting down and children are in need of materials to aid learning. this site provides access to such resources for free in an easily accessible platform.
Updated daily so keep checking in! - Pobble: This website offers a list of 25 simple and fun non-screen activities that children can do at home.
- Quizlet: From flashcards to help you learn francais, to games that make it easy to get a handle on history, use a variety of tools to conquer any challenge.
- Family Learning Hub: At IXL Learning, we are passionate about creating and supporting the best educational technology possible. We develop first-of-their-kind products used by millions of learners, from children to adults.
- Stanford History | History Lessons: The Stanford History Education Group is an award-winning research and development group that comprises Stanford faculty, staff, graduate students, post-docs, and visiting scholars. SHEG seeks to improve education by conducting research, working with school districts, and reaching directly into classrooms with free materials for teachers and students.
- Laughing Kids Learn: Laughing Kids Learn offers a multitude of activities for children from sensory play to homemade toys.
- Amazing Educational Resources: An educator community sharing the good, bad, and ugly about the many teacher resources on the internet.
- Exploring By The Seat of Your Pants: The primary purpose of Exploring by the Seat of Your Pants is to connect classrooms with guest speakers and virtual field trips from individuals, organizations and institutions around the world. The primary focus is science, exploration and conservation, but we are not restricted to these areas.
- Parents & Kids Coronavirus Support: The purpose of this group is to share ideas to keep our kids entertained and academically stimulated during the Coronavirus school closures.
Update: 09/08/2020
FOOD BANKS & PANTRIES
The following lists contain contact information for local and county level food banks and pantries with their advertised schedules of operation. Please contact the individual organization for any further information.
Please contact each food bank or pantry directly to inquire about income requirements.
NJ snap-ed
- Check out this FREE online nutrition and cooking class PLUS, a giveaway to everyone who attends!
- For English click here
- ¡GRATIS! La nutrición en línea y clase de cocina MÁS, un regalo para los que participen.
- Para Español, haga clic aquí
WOODBURY FOOD BANKS & PANTRIES
- Philadbundance/MASCEC
- Location: Behind Woodbury City Hall (33 Delaware Street) Rain or Shine
- Schedule: Thursdays at 1:30 PM
- Kemble Memorial United Methodist Church
- Address is 19 S Broad St Woodbury, NJ, 08096
- (856) 845-1627
- Provides food to locals only. Funding may be offered for food or emergency bills. Canned goods, holiday assistance, and other aid may be offered, including daycare.
- Greater Woodbury Cooperative Ministries (In need of donations: click here for more info.)
- Seventh Day Adventist Church
- Address: 330 Barber and Evergreen Avenues, Woodbury, NJ 08096
- Schedule: Tuesdays and Thursdays 9:30 AM – 11:00 AM
- Colonial Manor United Methodist Church
- Address: 56 Elberne Avenue & Tatum St., West Deptford, NJ 08096
- Schedule: Saturdays Only 9:30 AM – 11:00 AM
- Seventh Day Adventist Church
- Center for Independent Living of South Jersey, Inc.
- Address: 1150 Delsea Dr., Westville, NJ 08093
- Phone #: 856-853-6490
- Schedule: Every Wednesday, 12 PM – 2 PM
- Spoken Word Evangelistic Church
- Address: 667 S. Evergreen Avenue, Woodbury Heights, NJ 08096
- Phone #: (856) 845-8845
- Schedule: Saturday, March 28 8:00 AM – 10:30 AM (Usually the last Saturday of each month)
- North Baptist Church
- Address: 1020 N. Evergreen Avenue, Woodbury, NJ 08096
- Phone #: (856) 845-8333
- Schedule: Every 3rd and 4th Saturday 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
- Infant Jesus (St. Margarets)
- CURRENTLY CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE
- Address: 334 Beach Avenue, Woodbury Heights, NJ 08097
- Phone #: (856) 848-0047
- The Victory Group
- Address: 1035 Delsea Drive, Westville, NJ 08093
- Phone #: (856) 686-0400 | (856) 853-2688
- Schedule: Call or visit for details
GLOUCESTER COUNTY FOOD BANKS & PANTRIES
- Gloucester County Emergency Food Pantries List
- Food Bank of South Jersey Food Bank Locator
- Apostles Lutheran Church
- Address: 4401 Black Horse Pk Route 42, Turnersville, New Jersey, 08012
- Phone #: (856) 629 – 4228
- The church offers emergency food, household items, and clothing, including shoes.
- Catholic Charities of Gloucester County
- Address: 1150 Delsea Dr Suite 1, Westville, NJ, 08093
- Phone #: (856) 845 – 9200
- Various social services are offered, including food. Some limited financial help for bills, rent, and other basic needs and expenses is offered too. Holiday, including Thanksgiving and Christmas, food baskets and toys are offered as seasonal aid. There are several other churches and locations to stop by. They include:
- Address: Church of the Nativity, 2677 Delsea Dr, Franklinville, NJ, 08332
- Phone #: (856) 694 – 2349.
- The centers only offer emergency food and groceries for Franklinville residents.
- Incarnation Church
- Address: 234 Shadow Place
Mantua Township NJ - Phone #: (856) 468 – 1314
- Works with St. Vincent de Paul Society
- Address: 234 Shadow Place
- Cecil Deliverance Tabernacle
- Address: 1110 Cole’s Mill Rd
Williamstown, New Jersey, 08094 - Phone #: (856) 629 – 9818
- Gloucester County residents can use the services of this community based food pantry.
- Address: 1110 Cole’s Mill Rd
- Center for Family Services
- Address: PO Box 1004
Williamstown, NJ, 08094 - Phone #: (800) 355 – 0660
- Call for information and referrals
- Address: PO Box 1004
- Clonmwell United Methodist Church
- Address: 516 W Broad St, Gibbstown, NJ, 08027
- Phone #: (856) 423-1196
- Offers emergency food in partnership with the Paulsboro/Gibbstown Food Bank
- Compassionate Counseling Ministries – Choices of the Heart A Women’s Resource Center
- Address: PO Box 433, Clayton, New Jersey, 08312
- First Baptist Church of Clayton Food Pantry
- Address: 110 S Delsea Dr. Clayton, NJ, 08312
- Phone #: (856) 881 – 5454
- Call for hours
Updated 11/12/2020
Free to those with a New Jersey Library Card:
Consumer Reports presents articles on health, public safety, marketplace economics and the judicial & regulatory actions that affect consumers.
Free to the public:
Founded by Harvard and MIT, edX is a global nonprofit offering classes from top-ranked universities and leading companies.
Students can audit courses for free with access to course materials and discussion forums. Free courses do not include graded assignments, certificates of completion or unlimited course access.
TEDx hosts talks with local speakers presenting to local audiences about everything from politics to pollination for the world to enjoy, explore, and use. No account creation required.
Coursera provides universal access to the world’s best education, partnering with top universities and organizations to offer courses online. In order to access content a free account must be created. Free courses are listed under their own heading.
Codecademy offers online IT courses of varying skill levels. In order to access content a free account must be created. Content includes multiple free courses.
Microsoft Learn offers multiple free courses on Microsoft products including Office 365. No account creation is required.
Gallaudet University: American Sign Language
For more than 150 years, Gallaudet University has led advances in education of deaf and hard of hearing students and deaf rights worldwide. Basic Vocabulary videos are available with no registration. Full lessons require a free registration in order to track learning progress.
An introduction to the intellectual enterprises of computer science and the art of programming.
Learn about the development of 2D and 3D Interactive Games in this hands-on course, as you explore the design of games such as Super Mario Bros., Pokemon, Angry Birds,, and more.
Intro to Accounting and Financial Statements
The Introduction to Nonprofit Accounting and Financial Statements webinar series is designed to introduce basic nonprofit accounting concepts and financial statements to individuals who have had little or no experience with finance or accounting.
The National Constitution Center is offering daily live constitutional conversations for middle school, high school, and college students via Zoom, computer, or phone.
Keyboarding, digital literacy, and coding lessons for all ages.
California Academy of Sciences
Apps, immersive interactives, and engaging videos covering a variety of science topics.
Interactive simulations for science and math.
free ebooks
This resource will be updated regularly. We ask that you keep in mind that all content is subject to change and the indicated URLS may direct you to another website.
- Hoopla: (Available with library card) hoopla is a leading digital service that provides eBooks, audiobooks, streaming music, and videos.
- Libby by Overdrive: (Available with library card) Libby by OverDrive is a free app offered by your library that lets you borrow FREE eBooks and audio books onto your smartphone or tablet, using your Library Card Number.
- Project Gutenberg: Project Gutenberg is a library of over 60,000 free eBooks. Choose among free epub and Kindle eBooks, download them or read them online. You will find the world’s great literature here, with focus on older works for which U.S. copyright has expired. Thousands of volunteers digitized and diligently proofread the eBooks, for enjoyment and education.
- Librivox: Librivox is a non-commercial, non-profit and ad-free project, donates its recordings to the public domain, is powered by volunteers, maintains a loose and open structure, and welcomes all volunteers from across the globe, in all languages.
- Lit2Go: Lit2Go is a free online collection of stories and poems in Mp3 (audiobook) format. An abstract, citation, playing time, and word count are given for each of the passages. Many of the passages also have a related reading strategy identified. Each reading passage can also be downloaded as a PDF and printed for use as a read-along or as supplemental reading material for your classroom.
- The Internet Archive: Open Library: Open Library is an open, editable library catalog, building towards a web page for every book ever published.
online book clubs
- Hoopla Book Club: (Available with library card) Want to run your own Book Club? Choose from current or past spotlighted titles available. Each title is available as a eBook and audiobook and comes with discussion questions, recommended next reads and other supplemental materials such as author interviews!
- Hoopla Graphic Novel Book Club: The Graphic Novel Book Club is a great resource for teens and adult readers to engage with graphic novels.
- Oprah’s Book Club 2.0: A place for you to #ReadWithUs.
- Reese’s Book Club: Every month, Reese picks one book she loves with a woman at the center of the story and shares it with her book club. A community propelled by meaningful connections with stories, authors and fellow members, Reese’s Book Club sparks thought, joy, and conversation–online and in real life.
- Andrew Luck Book Club: The mission of the Andrew Luck Book Club is to build a team of readers of all levels.
- Poppy Loves Book Club: Poppy Loves Book Club is a celebration of women that is getting bigger and better every day…It’s your gang. It’s your sisterhood. And it’s heart-pingingly wonderful.
Updated: 09/08/2020
Pride Month
Welcome to WPL’s LGBTQ+ Pride Month Tab. Here you will find Pride history, book lists, activities, and resources.
Pride History:
LGBTQ+ Pride Month was first started over 50 years ago to honor the Stonewall Riots which occurred on June 28, 1969. Since that time, Pride Month has become the focal point for the LGBTQ+ rights movement. Please visit the links below to learn more about this month and the meaning behind the movement.
Library of Congress Stonewall Riots History
NYU: Stonewall at 50 Documentary
book lists
If you are looking for books on LGBTQ+ subjects, check out these great book lists!
Hoopla and Overdrive contain titles of eBooks and eAudiobooks available for download with the use of your library card. If you have any issues using these resources please contact the library.
- YAPride.org Book List
- Goodreads: June is Gay Pride Month
- Scholastic: Celebrate Pride Grades 3-12
- We Are Teachers: a book list encompassing K-12 levels.
Activities
Get inspired and show your support for the LGBTQ+ Community with these great craft ideas!
- Equalli: LGBT Wedding & Culture Blog: Check this site out for great craft ideas to celebrate Pride Month!
Websites
Looking for more information on LGBTQ+ Pride Month? These Local, State, and National organizations provide reputable information all in one place.
How to talk with your kids about pride month
Human Rights Commission: Easy to use and a reputable source, this website offers links to family friendly resources.
Anti-Defamation League: Check out these lesson plans from ADL. Founded in 1913 in response to an escalating climate of anti-Semitism and bigotry, its timeless mission is to protect the Jewish people and to secure justice and fair treatment for all. Today, ADL continues to fight all forms of hate with the same vigor and passion.
PFLAG NYC: This website offers a comprehensive book list as well as many other resources for families in the LGBTQ+ community.
Local
- Kaleidoscope is a community-based Gay-Straight Alliance. Kaleidoscope offers monthly student-led meetings in a safe, supportive environment for LGBTQ+ and allied teens to gather, socialize, organize, and help each other.
State
- Garden State Equality: Established in 2004, Garden State Equality (GSE) is the largest LGBTQ advocacy organization in New Jersey and one of the most successful statewide civil rights organization for the LGBTQ community in the nation. Our services include advocacy, policy work, and training.
National
- Human Rights Campaign-New Jersey: The Human Rights Campaign represents a force of more than 3 million members and supporters nationwide. As the largest national lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer civil rights organization, HRC envisions a world where LGBTQ people are ensured of their basic equal rights, and can be open, honest and safe at home, at work and in the community.
- LGBT National Help Center: The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) National Help Center, founded in 1996, is a non-profit, tax-exempt organization that provides vital peer-support, community connections and resource information to people with questions regarding sexual orientation and/or gender identity.
Help Lines
If you or a loved one are in need of someone to talk with, these hotlines can help.
LGBT National Hotline: 888-843-4564: This hotline provides confidential peer-support, information, and local resources. All ages welcome to call.
LGBT National Youth Talkline 800-246-7743: This hotline provides confidential peer-support, information, and local resources to youth. Ages 0-25.
LGBT National Senior Hotline 888-234-7243: This hotline provides confidential peer-support, information, and local resources to seniors. Ages 50+.
Updated: 6/1/2021
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mental Health Resources
If you or a loved one are struggling with your mental health, these resources can offer you reliable and helpful information. If this is an emergency please dial 911 or call the National Suicide Prevention Hotline at 1-800-273-8255.
Local Resources
Gloucester County Mental Health Services: This website contains a list of mental health services throughout Gloucester County.
Acenda Inc.: 404 Tatum Street, Woodbury, NJ 08096. Phone #: 844-422-3632. Acenda represents growth, success, and a commitment to lifting up the lives and spirits of those in our communities. We provide a wide range of mental health, crisis services, parenting support, family-focused therapy, and residential programming, as well as reproductive health services through our affiliate, FamCare.
Evergreen Family Success Center:
Phone #: 856-848-7150. NOTE: Please call to check hours of operation.
ebooks & audio books
Overdrive: providing both genres and lists, Overdrive has many mental health titles to explore. Access on the go with the Libby app here.
eBooks
eAudiobooks
Hoopla:These titles provide a broad range of topics to explore for Mental Health Awaresness Month.
eBooks
eAudiobooks
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helplines
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255.
National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)
NAMI HelpLine: 800-950-NAMI or Text 741741 to NAMI if you are in crisis.
NJ Department of Health Hotline: 1-800-222-1222.
Psychiatric Emergency Screening Services: 856-845-9100.
COP 2 COP: 1-866-267-2267.
Vet 2 Vet: 1-866-838-7654.
Mom 2 Mom: 1-877-914-MOM2 (6662): Mom2Mom offers unique support to mothers of children with special needs. Mom2Mom is a staewide program funded by the New Jersey Department of Children and Families and directed by University Behavioral HealthCare.
Center for Family Services Access Line: 1-877-922-2377. Call CFS Access Line to schedule a TeleHealth appointment for counseling, therapeutic and psychiatric services. A dedicated staff person from our Access Center can connect you to services that best meet your needs.
Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741 for support.
Crisis Text Line provides free, confidential support via text message 24/7 to those in crisis situations.
PerformCare – NJ Children’s System of Care: Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week: 1-877-652-7624.
PerformCare is a full-service behavioral health managed care organization, serving as the single point of access to a wide array of behavioral health, intellectual and developmental disability services as well as substance use treatment for youth and families throughout New Jersey.
SAMHSA Helpline: Call 1-800-662-HELP (4357).
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) National Helpline is a free, confidential information service that provides treatment and support referrals 24/7 to people facing mental illness and addictions.
The Trevor Project: Call 1-866-488-7386 for support.
The Trevor Project provides free, confidential support 24/7 to LGBTQ youth via a helpline, text and online instant messaging system.
Caregiver Action Network Help Desk: 855-227-3640. This phone number connects you with caregiver experts who can help answer care giving needs for free.
Veterans Crisis Line: 24/7 response: Call 1-800-273-8255 (press 1). This Hotline is for veterans, all service members, National Guard, Reserve, and family/friends.
NJ Hopeline: 855-654-6735. New Jersey’s Peer Support and Suicide Prevention Hotline.
2NDFLOOR: 888-222-2228. 2NDFLOOR is a confidential and anonymous helpline for New Jersey’s youth and young adults.
Physician Support Line: 1-888-0409-0141. Our mission at Physician Support Line is to offer free and confidential peer support to American physicians by creating a safe space to discuss immediate life stressors with volunteer psychiatrist colleagues who are uniquely trained in mental wellness and also have similar shared experiences of the profession.
Websites
Children & Caregivers
Caregiver Action Network: Caregiver Action Network (CAN) is the nation’s leading family caregiver organization working to improve the quality of life for the more than 90 million Americans who care for loved ones with chronic conditions, disabilities, disease, or the frailties of old age.
CDC Social Story for Kids: Coping After A Disaster:
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has created this activity book to offer parents and educators an interactive way to talk to kids about how to cope after a disaster.
Teens
Girlshealth.gov – Mental Health:
There are several different kinds of mental health disorders that affect young people. You can learn about many of them here. The links below have lots of useful information on symptoms, treatments, and more. There’s one key point, though: If you are suffering, you can feel better. Get the help you need and deserve to have a good life!
Young Men’s Health – Emotional Health Guides:
A website for teen guys and young men featuring up-to-date health information. Navigate the emotional health index for informational guides on a variety of mental health-related topics including abusive relationships, ADHD, depression, eating disorders and more.
general
American Foundation for Suicide Prevention: Established in 1987, the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) is a voluntary health organization that gives those affected by suicide a nationwide community empowered by research, education and advocacy to take action against this leading cause of death.
PreventionParent-to-Parent Coalition: In the spirit of unity, the Parent-to-Parent Coalition offers strength and hope in support for families and their children suffering the ravaging effects of drug and alcohol addiction.
A project of the Department of Health & Human Services, this site is the one-stop shop for mental health resources from the U.S. government. Compiles information from organizations such as the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), MedlinePlus, and more.
The nation’s leading community-based nonprofit dedicated to addressing the needs of those living with mental illness and promoting the overall mental health of all Americans.
A national program to teach the skills to respond to the signs of mental illness and substance use. Use their online tool to locate a Mental Health First Aid Course nearby.
With over 500 local affiliates, NAMI is the nation’s largest grassroots organization committed to mental health. Find discussion groups, personal stories, and explore their Fact Sheets for clear concise information on mental health conditions and treatment options.
Therapy for Black Girls is an online space dedicated to encouraging the mental wellness of Black women and girls, created by Dr. Joy Harden Bradford is a licensed psychologist, speaker and the host of the popular mental health podcast, Therapy for Black Girls.
Exercise & Meditation
Insight Timer (app for download on Apple and Android devices) Calm your quarantine anxiety or get a better night’s sleep with this free meditation app. Over 40,000 meditations from which to choose.
Metal Yoga with Black Widow Yoga : This is not your mom’s yoga class. Yoga with a Heavy Metal soundtrack, because right now you may need to scream and swear while breaking a sweat!
Yoga Center of Haddonfield: A full daily schedule of live-streamed yoga and meditation classes from this great local business. Donations are requested but not required to attend.
Yoga with Adriene: Get your on-demand exercise and meditation time in with free videos from this popular online instructor. For all levels.