Tag: Spotswood Public Library

  • Rutgers University radio hosts showcase presentation on classic TV shows

    Rutgers University radio hosts showcase presentation on classic TV shows

    SPOTSWOOD–Showing numerous small screen performances from the 1950s-80s, radio co-hosts Don Buzney and Danny Scott held a presentation highlighting popular oldie TV shows. “People just love television. I mean, it’s what we grew up with, it’s part of our heritage growing up,” Scott said during a presentation last month at the Spotswood Public Library. Buzney…

  • U.S. Marine details importance of Navajo Code Talkers during World War II

    U.S. Marine details importance of Navajo Code Talkers during World War II

    For years, the Navajo Code Talkers’ stories and contributions were hidden from public knowledge, leaving citizens unaware of how they helped the United States win World War II. Equipped with slides and music, Rutgers University radio host Don Buzney gave a presentation about the Navajo Code Talkers and their service to America at the Spotswood…

  • Bat expert seeks to enlighten children, adults about flying mammal

    Bat expert seeks to enlighten children, adults about flying mammal

    SPOTSWOOD – An expert on bats recently discussed his knowledge of nature’s most famous – and only – flying mammal. Jerry Schneider, an Ohio native who now lives in Vermont, visited the Spotswood Public Library on July 31. When he was growing up, Schneider said, “We did not have many books in the library about bats…

  • Spotswood Public Library holds spring break craft project for children
  • Calendar listing for East Brunswick Sentinel

    Calendar listing for East Brunswick Sentinel

    The Spotswood Library will hold Pioneer Day from 11 a.m. to noon on Feb. 3 at the library, 548 Main St., Spotswood. Learn how to make butter and create old-fashioned crafts. Come dressed in costume. For more information, call 732-251-1515. ** The Jamesburg Public Library will hold a new English-as-a-Second-Language (ESL) program from Feb. 1…

  • Spotswood, Helmetta officers provide night out for residents

    Spotswood, Helmetta officers provide night out for residents

    SPOTSWOOD – More than 90 residents partcipated in National Night Out festivities complete with fireworks, vendors and free food. National Night Out is an annual event designed to strengthen neighborhoods through police-community partnerships. The Spotswood Police Department collaborated with the Helmetta Police Department on Aug. 1 at the Spotswood Municipal Building on Summerhill Road. Children…

  • Spotswood Library’s history spans more than just 80 years

    Spotswood Library’s history spans more than just 80 years

    By VASHTI HARRIS Staff Writer SPOTSWOOD What started in a room at a house eight decades ago stands today as a recognized educational pillar for residents. The Spotswood Public Library is celebrating its 80th anniversary by providing movie nights, displays and other activities during April. “Our anniversary events start in April and will continue through…