Tag: Friends of the Metuchen Library

  • Gallery at the Metuchen Library to host art gala sale Dec. 9

    Gallery at the Metuchen Library to host art gala sale Dec. 9

    METUCHEN – The Gallery at the Metuchen Library is hosting its first “10-by-10-by-100” sale at a gala event tonight. Forty-nine artists have created works in various media – all on 10-by-10 canvases. The gala event is from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Dec. 9 at the Metuchen Public Library, 480 Middlesex Ave., Metuchen. Artwork will be on sale.…

  • Shoppers enjoy Winter Market on Metuchen Town Plaza; more holiday events on the way

    Shoppers enjoy Winter Market on Metuchen Town Plaza; more holiday events on the way

    METUCHEN – Metuchen Town Plaza was transformed into a Winter Market of fun. The Metuchen Downtown Alliance (MDA) welcomed shoppers with a sign asking them to “Shop and Enjoy Our Downtown” on Dec. 4. Shoppers enjoyed a variety of artisans and children enjoyed making crafts with Friends of the Metuchen Library. Guests were able to…

  • Friends of the Metuchen Library to hold annual book sale on Oct. 5

    Friends of the Metuchen Library to hold annual book sale on Oct. 5

    The Friends of the Metuchen Library will hold their annual outdoor book sale from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Oct. 5 during the Metuchen Country Fair. Rain dates are Oct. 12 and Oct. 19. The sale will be held on the front lawn of the library, 480 Middlesex Ave., Metuchen. Book prices are adult hardcovers,…

  • Friends of Metuchen Library offer trip to see Yankees play

    Friends of Metuchen Library offer trip to see Yankees play

    The Friends of the Metuchen Library are offering a trip to see the New York Yankees play on July 31 against the Arizona Diamondbacks. Game time is 1 p.m. The bus will depart from Metuchen High School on Grove Avenue at 10 a.m. Tickets are $75 each and include the seat and transportation. Sign up…

  • Metuchen remembers long-time public servant

    Metuchen remembers long-time public servant

    METUCHEN — Dan Lebar was a fixture in the borough — his public service spanned more than 30 years. The Borough Council held a moment of silence for Lebar, who frequented many meetings, on Feb. 5. Lebar passed away on Jan. 23. He was 61 years old. Councilman Ron Grayzel said Lebar had a long…

  • Friends of the Metuchen Library travel to MOMA Dec. 5

    Friends of the Metuchen Library travel to MOMA Dec. 5

    The Friends of the Metuchen Library will hold the annual bus trip into New York City on Dec. 5. The destination is the Metropolitan Museum of Art. The price of the trip is $75, which includes round trip transportation, museum admission, plus entry to the special Michelangelo exhibit “Devine Draftsman and Designer.” This exhibit, selected…

  • Book sale at the Metuchen Library in November

    Book sale at the Metuchen Library in November

    The Friends of the Metuchen Library will be having a “Better Book Sale” in the Metuchen Public Library’s lobby, 480 Middlesex Avenue, for the entire month of November. Books will be priced at $4, $6, $8 and a select few at $10. During this time the $2.50 books will not be available; however, 50 cent and $1…

  • Friends of the Metuchen Library annual meeting Nov. 10

    Friends of the Metuchen Library annual meeting Nov. 10

    Friends of the Metuchen Library will hold its annual meeting and welcome Stephen Bellamy as special guest speaker at 7 p.m. Nov. 10 at the Metuchen Public Library, 480 Middlesex Avenue, Metuchen. The meeting will include presentation of the gift for 2018 acquisitions and programming and election of officers followed by Bellamy, who will give an…

  • Book Sale at Metuchen Public Library Oct. 7

    Book Sale at Metuchen Public Library Oct. 7

    The Friends of the Metuchen Library will be holding its annual book sale from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.  on Oct. 7 on the front lawn of the Library, 480 Middlesex Avenue, Metuchen. In preparation for the big sale, the Friends will not be accepting any book donations from Sept. 10 to Oct. 25. The…