Tag: East Brunswick Public Library Foundation
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East Brunswick Public Library Foundation celebrates 10 years of service
EAST BRUNSWICK – The East Brunswick Public Library Foundation was established in 2009 as a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization with a volunteer board of directors. Since then, the foundation has raised money for the library through a variety of fundraising events, private and corporate donations, and planned giving. “Thanks to the support of the community, we’ve…
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East Brunswick Library waives fees for late children and teen items
EAST BRUNSWICK—Since first opening its doors in 1967, the East Brunswick Library has strived to promote literacy to library users of all ages. The East Brunswick Public Library Foundation has removed one barrier: eliminating overdue fines on items for children and teenagers. “The EBPL Foundation is constantly looking for new ways to support our library,”…
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Acclaimed creator of ‘Arthur’ tells children about his life
EAST BRUNSWICK – What began as curiosity about an aardvark’s nose turned into author and illustrator Marc Brown’s creation of the iconic “Arthur” character. Almost 100 residents attended a meet-and-greet with Brown on March 1 at the East Brunswick Library, sponsored by the East Brunswick Public Library Foundation in honor of Read Across America. Before he became…
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Marc Brown of ‘Arthur’ fame will visit East Brunswick Library for Read Across America
The East Brunswick Public Library Foundation will celebrate National Read Across America Day by sponsoring a special author visit with Marc Brown, the creator of the best-selling “Arthur” book series, at 4:30 p.m. on March 1 at the East Brunswick Library, 2 Jean Walling Civic Center Dr., East Brunswick. This free program is geared toward…
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East Brunswick Library will hold gala to celebrate 50th anniversary
The East Brunswick Public Library Foundation will hold a gala to celebrate the library’s 50th anniversary at 6 p.m. on Oct. 25 at the Park Chateau Estate, 678 Cranbury Road, East Brunswick. The evening will begin with a cocktail hour and move to the ballroom for the main course. During dinner, the foundation will present…
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East Brunswick Library to hold volunteer fair June 29
The East Brunswick Library will hold a special volunteer fair at 6 p.m. on June 29 at the library, 2 Jean Walling Civic Center. Participating organizations include the Arc of Middlesex County, Crisis Room at Aldersgate United Methodist Church, Disability Allies, East Brunswick Arts Commission, East Brunswick Department of Aging/Senior Center, East Brunswick Friends of…
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East Brunswick will celebrate 50 years of reading
By VASHTI HARRIS Staff Writer EAST BRUNSWICK An established educational pillar for the past five decades, the East Brunswick Public Library will kick off its 50th anniversary celebration by hosting its first event in May. To begin the library’s series of celebratory events, the Friends of the Library will sponsor a ceremony at 12:30 p.m. May…
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Student designs adorn East Brunswick library cards
EAST BRUNSWICK – The East Brunswick Public Library is showcasing art designs on its library cards. As part of the library’s 50th anniversary celebration, three new library card designs were unveiled, featuring art that was submitted to the library through a contest late last year. The cards feature artwork from three area children: Kayleigh Duffy, Dylan Ing…
