Tag: Dowdell Library

  • Dowdell Library will hold holiday celebration on Dec. 17

    Dowdell Library will hold holiday celebration on Dec. 17

    Join the Dowdell Library in South Amboy for a holiday celebration at 6:30 p.m. Dec. 17 at the library, John O’Leary Boulevard, adjacent to South Amboy Middle High School. The concert will be presented by Collegium Musicum, featuring the Veritas Youth Orchestra under the direction of Dr. Mira Kang, artistic director. It will be livestreamed…

  • Dowdell Library announces summer fun programs

    Dowdell Library announces summer fun programs

    The Dowdell Library will offer summer clubs for children, teens and adults, who will have a chance to win prizes. Virtual Reality goggles will be available from 2:30-3:30 p.m. on July 9 for children, followed by an adult program at 5 p.m. Adults will have the opportunity to play video games on Tuesdays, July 10…

  • Dowdell Library, Edison Chinese School partner for celebration on April 29

    Dowdell Library, Edison Chinese School partner for celebration on April 29

    The Dowdell Library of South Amboy and the Edison Chinese School will hold a Year of the Dog celebration from 1:30-3:30 p.m. on April 29 at the library, adjacent to South Amboy High School, 100 John T. O’Leary Boulevard. There will be activities for the whole family. Refreshments will be served. For more information, visit www.dowdell.org,…

  • Presentation on memory loss set for Nov. 30

    Presentation on memory loss set for Nov. 30

    Understanding Memory Loss, presented by Alzheimer’s New Jersey, will take place from 6:30-7:30 p.m. Nov. 30 at the Dowdell Library, 100 Harold G. Hoffman Plaza, South Amboy. The program will explore the difference between normal age-related memory changes and abnormal changes that are associated with Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia, including some of the…

  • Dowdell Library to hold Holiday Open House on Dec. 4

    Dowdell Library to hold Holiday Open House on Dec. 4

    The Sadie Pope Dowdell Library will hold a Holiday Open House with the “Rhythm N’ Sound” ’50s band from 6-8 p.m. Dec. 4 at the library, 100 Harold G. Hoffman Plaza, South Amboy. There will be holiday cheer, refreshments and other surprises, including a chance to win an Amazon Kindle. To learn about upcoming library…

  • Networking breakfast set for Sept. 26

    Networking breakfast set for Sept. 26

    Business owners are invited to South Amboy’s Business Networking Breakfast from 8-9:30 a.m. on Sept. 26 at the Dowdell Library, John T. O’Leary Boulevard, South Amboy. Enjoy a continental breakfast, networking and a demonstration of RefUSA. Bill Loges from Ohama will talk about how to target customers, identify your market and create a marketing plan.…

  • Artists create 3D artwork for display at South Amboy gallery

    Artists create 3D artwork for display at South Amboy gallery

    SOUTH AMBOY – The Sadie Pope Dowdell Library is displaying 3D artwork from local artists at the Broadway Gallery for the remainder of the summer as part of the “Art through Technology” art competition. Library Director Eileen Gaber said the library put the competition together in order to support South Amboy’s new art district by…

  • JCP&L representative to present home safety information

    JCP&L representative to present home safety information

    Gerald Ricciardi from JCP&L will present a program on home safety from 6:30-8 p.m. on Jan. 24 at the Dowdell Library, 100 Hoffman Plaza, South Amboy. Learn about electrical safety inside your home, using electric heaters safely, locating overhead and underground wires and other safety tips. No registration is required. For more information, call 732-721-6060…

  • Dowdell Library to hold city-wide 3D design contest

    Dowdell Library to hold city-wide 3D design contest

    The Dowdell Library of South Amboy is holding an art competition using 3D printing technology. Using the library’s 3D printer or 3D pens, community members of all ages may enter the art competition through June 15. Entries must be entered within one of the following categories: the waterfront, pets or a floral theme. Age categories will range…