Tag: Monroe Township Public Library
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New garden at Monroe Public Library honors lives of late mayor, his wife
MONROE – A new pergola and butterfly garden adorn the grounds of the Monroe Township Public Library in honor of the late Monroe Mayor Gerald Tamburro and his wife. “I want to thank the family for thinking of the library as a place to honor both their parents. I cannot think of a better way…
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Local author to present her book through music at Monroe Library
MONROE – For Carol Selick, growing up in the late 1960s, early 1970s, and trying to make it into the music business was often challenging. Big music women influencers of the time included Carole King, Joni Mitchell and Carly Simon, to name a few. “The women of that time period were caught between wanting to…
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Learn about hereditary cancer risk; program held in memory of East Brunswick woman
What You Need to Know About Hereditary Cancer Risk will be held at 7 p.m. Oct. 20 through the Monroe Township Public Library. Medical and genetics experts will discuss how to determine and reduce hereditary cancer risk. The panel of speakers includes Dr. Michael Nissenblatt, medical oncologist and clinical professor of medicine at Rutgers Robert…
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From educational opportunities to community events, Monroe offers myriad activities and programs throughout the summer
By MADELEINE MACCAR Correspondent People are generally eager to reclaim some of the time they lost last year to the pandemic’s restrictions, and there is plenty to do in Monroe Township to not only beat the heat but also get the most from this year’s summer after last year’s decidedly lost one. Whether someone is…
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Monroe Township Library’s Bookmobile increases its community presence
By MADELEINE MACCAR Correspondent As the summer heats up, so, too, are plans for the Monroe Township Library’s Bookmobile. The converted 24-foot bus will be making its way through the township as part of an effort to increase its service and outreach to residents, according to the library’s Community Engagement Coordinator Natasha Mikulich. “We finally…
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Monroe library will resume curbside pickup on Nov. 19
The Monroe Township Public Library will resume curbside pickup service beginning on Nov. 19, after closing for two weeks in response to an employee testing positive for COVID-19. Curbside pickup will be at the drive-thru window. Hours for curbside service will expand to Monday through Thursday from 10 a.m. until 7:30 p.m., and Friday and Saturday…
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Monroe reports zero new COVID-19 cases, library is drop off site for MCFOODS, new hours begin Aug. 17
MONROE – Monroe officials reported zero new COVID-19 cases over a three-day period, according to the Monroe Township Office of Emergency Management on Aug. 14. The three-day period was from Aug. 11-13. There were three additional COVID-19 cases reported from May, two from long-term care facilities and one community-wide. The additional cases brings the total…
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Monroe Township Public Library will reopen July 13 for Grab & Go service
The Monroe Township Public Library will reopen for limited services on July 13. Capacity and services will be reduced per the statewide guidelines. Curbside pickup service will remain available for those who prefer it. As the library reopens, there are established guidelines to ensure a safe environment for patrons and employees. The following will be…
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Monroe new COVID-19 cases remain low
MONROE – Monroe officials reported five new COVID-19 cases over the weekend, which bring the total number of cases to 745, according to the Monroe Township Office of Emergency Management. There were three cases reported on June 13 – a 62-year-old male, a 63-year-old female and a 74-year-old male. There were two cases reported on…