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  • Program set for March 19 at library in Long Branch

    Program set for March 19 at library in Long Branch

    A special program entitled “Introducing Services for Blind and Visually-Impaired Persons” will be held in the Community Room at the Long Branch Free Public Library, 328 Broadway, Long Branch, from 2-4 p.m. on March 19. All are welcome to attend. This program is free and open to the public. Liz Burns, Head of Readers Services at Trenton’s…

  • How to borrow eBooks and audiobooks on mobile devices

    How to borrow eBooks and audiobooks on mobile devices

    Bring your device to the Technology Center at the Main Library, 328 Broadway, Long Branch, from 3:30-4:30 p.m. on March 29 to learn how to download free eBooks and audiobooks on your tablets, smartphones and computers. Devices should be charged and ready to use, but please bring all cords and chargers. To download the free required…

  • Purim Parade at library in Long Branch March 23

    Purim Parade at library in Long Branch March 23

    The Elberon Branch Library in Long Branch will celebrate Purim with a colorful parade on March 23. Children are invited to wear a costume, and parade around the library, playing instruments and making joyful noise as Purim music is played. Purim stories and crafts will round out the celebration of this fun-filled holiday. For more…

  • Book, bake sale planned at library

    Book, bake sale planned at library

    The Friends of the South River Library will sponsor its Book and Bake Sale during regular library hours March 31, April 1 and 2 in the Sivess Room at the library, 55 Appleby Ave. Adult hardcover books will sell for 50 cents each; adult paperbacks and all children’s and young adult books, 25 cents; audio…

  • Vendors welcome at Aldersgate yard sale

    Vendors welcome at Aldersgate yard sale

    Tables are available for vendors at the Aldersgate United Methodist Church Indoor Yard Sale planned for 8 a.m.-2 p.m. April 9 at the church, 568 Ryders Lane, East Brunswick. Rental fee is $20 for one table, $35 for two. For more information and to request a vendor application, email [email protected] or call Susan at 732-238-3094.

  • Church slates Holy Week services

    LONG BRANCH — St. James’ Episcopal Church at 300 Broadway will hold the following services during Holy Week. Holy Thursday Mass of the Lord’s Supper at 7 p.m. March 24; Good Friday Liturgy at 12 p.m. March 25; Holy Saturday Blessing of New Fire and Paschal Candle, Renewal of Faith and Promises and First Mass…

  • Meeting set for March 21and trips announced

    Meeting set for March 21and trips announced

    Edison AARP Chapter 3446 will meet at 1 p.m. on March 21 at Our Lady of Peace Parish Center, Franklin Ave., Fords. Ageless Grace trainer/educator Roz Zuccarelli Gerken will present a program focusing on healthy longevity of the body, mind and spirit. Canned food and miscellaneous items for veterans, hospitals and nursing homes will be…

  • Donations sought for library book sale

    Donations sought for library book sale

    The Friends of the Monroe Township Library Book Sale is planned for April 30-May 5 at the library, 4 Municipal Plaza. Donations for the annual event will be accepted during regular business hours through April 11 at the library. Items sought include clean, lightly used, odor-free children’s books, newer fiction, timely nonfiction, history and biography;…

  • Hebrew school to hold family dinner and service May 6

    Hebrew school to hold family dinner and service May 6

    Neve Shalom Hebrew School, 250 Grove Ave., Metuchen, will hold a Family Shabbat dinner at 6 p.m. on May 6. Following the “make your own Pizza” meal there will be a Family Service at 7 p.m.  The cost is $5 for two people, $10 for an entire family. The students will help lead the service…