Tag: Monroe Library
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Monroe new COVID-19 cases include young girl, library offers extended hours, activities in November
MONROE – Monroe officials reported 29 new COVID-19 case over a seven-day period, which brings the total number of cases to 975, according to the Monroe Township Office of Emergency Management on Oct. 22. The seven-day period was from Oct. 15-21. The new cases are community wide – a 4-year-old female, an 15-year-old female, a…
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Climate change discussion at the Monroe Library on April 30
John Miraglia of the Raritan Valley Sierra Club will lead a discussion of climate change and other environmental factors’ impact on the quality of life in New Jersey at 11 a.m. on April 30 at the Monroe Township Library, 4 Municipal Plaza, Monroe. Topics will include environmental factors impacting health, wildlife, energy availability, and flooding,…
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Monroe Library events include Poets Corner, book discussions
Patrons are invited to read a survival-themed book for a chance to win a prize during the Monroe Library’s “Survive the Winter Reading Challenge.” Suggested readings and entry forms available at the Welcome Desk. The Book Café will be held at 11 a.m. on Feb. 1. Talk about books that you’ve read. Light refreshments will be…
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Festival of Lights seeks to foster cultural awareness
By Jennifer Amato Staff Writer Enjoy Explore India will have its own version of Connect Four throughout October. Through the Festival of Lights program, the North Brunswick-based organization has planned huge celebrations designed to connect all members of the community at four New Jersey malls. “This is bringing people around the universal symbol of light…
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Monroe Library announces September programs
The Monroe Township Public Library, 4 Municipal Plaza, will hold a September Reading Challenge: Read a book you’ve been meaning to read. The Poets Corner will be held at 11 a.m. on Sept. 2. Stop by to listen or bring a poem to share. “The Great Courses: 20th Century in a Nutshell” will be presented at 1…
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Monroe Library adds access to Rosetta Stone
Monroe Library patrons have access to Rosetta Stone Library Solution, a resource to learn a new language, further ESL learning as a non-native English speaker or brush up on a language for business or vacation travel. For more information, visit the monroetwplibrary.org or the Reference Desk at 4 Municipal Plaza.
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Discussion to shed light on Lennon’s life, music
Rock historian Vinnie Bruno will present a program titled “John Lennon: You Should Have Been There!” 2 p.m. July 28 at the Monroe Township Library, 4 Municipal Plaza. The event will feature an exploration of Lennon’s life and music. All are welcome to attend. Registration is not required. For more information, call the library at…
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Monroe Library announces special programs for August
The Monroe Library will hold its Adult Summer Reading Contest through Aug. 31. Pick up a book and read this summer for a chance to win a weekly prize. Lectures on the past 100 years of American history will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesdays: World War II, Aug. 2; The Cold War and the Korean…
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Library to celebrate N.J. Makers Day
The second annual New Jersey Makers Day MakerFest, a statewide celebration of the “do-it-yourselfer,” is set for 11 a.m.-4 p.m. March 19 at the Monroe Township Public Library, 4 Municipal Plaza. The program will showcase hands-on demonstrations and exhibitions for all ages. An open call has been issued for makers including those dealing with…