Tag: South River Public Library
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South River awards contract for various municipal roof repairs
SOUTH RIVER–The Borough Council approved a resolution awarding Wis, Janney, Elstner Associates, Inc. (WJE) a contract for architectural services related to municipal roof repairs. The roofs in question are Summit Firehouse, 45 Appleby Ave.; the South River Public Library, 55 Appleby Ave.; the Criminal Justice Building, 61 Main St.; and the Department of Public Works…
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South River residents may use public library by appointment only
SOUTH RIVER–South River Public Library Director Evalina Erbe has announced that the library has reopened, allowing patrons to visit by appointment only. Easing back into full operations, Erbe said the library started browsing and computer appointments on Aug. 17 for limited hours. Since then the library expanded to a full schedule on Sept. 8. Erbe…
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South River Public Library will offer curbside pickup beginning June 22
SOUTH RIVER–The South River Public Library will offer curbside pickup of library materials beginning June 22. Library Director Evalina Erbe said services will be available Mondays from 3-6 p.m., Wednesdays from noon to 3 p.m., and Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. with the exception of Fourth of July. Call the library to arrange…
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South River council will submit N.J. grant applicant for library upgrades
SOUTH RIVER–Seeking funding for various improvements, the Borough Council approved a resolution authorizing the South River Public Library to submit a New Jersey Library Construction Bond Act application. “[This] would allow for a 50% matching grant money for certain types of projects within the library. Most of the libraries in the state have been feverishly…
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South River Library encourages residents to exercise with walking club
SOUTH RIVER–Hoping to inspire residents to stroll their way to better health, the South River Public Library has launched The Walking Club. Children’s and Outreach Librarian Laura Harper said she started the club on Sept. 10 to encourage a healthy lifestyle and increase community involvement. “We meet in the library parking lot at 9:30 a.m.…
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South River Library chess club keeps patrons sharp
SOUTH RIVER–Recognizing its patrons growing interest in the game of bishops and kings, the South River Public Library started the Adult Chess Club. “We had a steady interest from older students. There were a good number of people who missed out on learning the game when they were younger … [and] needed to find a way…
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National Night Out bridges gap between police, residents of South River
SOUTH RIVER – Food, activities and magic shows brought more than 500 people to the South River Police Department’s 10th annual National Night Out event on Aug. 7. National Night Out is an annual community building campaign that promotes police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie to make neighborhoods a safer, better place to live, according to a…
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Jamesburg yoga studio owner brings her expertise to classes at South River Library
SOUTH RIVER–Proven to have medical, emotional and spiritual benefits, the South River Library is offering free weekly yoga classes for residents. “What a gift the library has given the residents by offering this free yoga program. The adult class is gentle, safe, judgement-free and accessible for most adults. The children’s classes are fun, lively, educational and…
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South River knitting club creates hats for ‘little lungs’
SOUTH RIVER Equipped with mint green and peach yarn, the South River Public Library’s knitting/crochet group has created baby clothes for the “Knit Big for Little Lungs” campaign. October is Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) Awareness Month. RSV is a serious virus that infects the lungs and is the number one reason babies under 12 months…