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All the latest news from the Metuchen Public Library
June 29, 2020

The Metuchen Public Library is closed to the public
until further notice due to the COVID-19 outbreak.
Stay connected with Us! Please visit  www.metuchenlibrary.org  
for free digital resources, virtual programs, and more. 
We hope you are staying safe and healthy during this challenging time.
We are proud to now offer
Curbside Pickup!
Easy as 1,2,3
  1. Place holds on library materials by logging into your account here or by calling us at 732-632-8526.
  2. When you get a notice that your items are ready, call us to make a pickup appointment. 
  3. Arrive at the library at your scheduled time to pickup your materials.
  Available to Metuchen residents only. Please visit our website for more details.
Please note there will be no service on Friday, July 3,
as we will be closed in observance of Independence Day. Wishing you and your loved ones
a safe and happy holiday!
Time to return those books!
While the building remain closed to the public, you can still return your library materials! Please put your returns in the book drop near the rear (Library Place) entrance. The book drop is available 24/7. Please note that we are quarantining materials for 3 days before they are checked in, so they won't be off your account immediately.

It's almost time for the Summer Reading Club!   
The 2020 Summer Reading theme is “Imagine Your Story.” We have reading clubs for everyone in the family, from babies to grandparents. Sign up begins today and the program begins on July 6. This year we will be using READsquared to track reading. 
You can sign up on our website or with the READsquared app.
Sherlock Holmes Story Hour Returns with 'The Adventure of the
Abbey Grange'

John John McBride as he reads another
tale of mystery and suspense! The first episode will be posted to our YouTube channel today at 4 p.m. and the second
on Wednesday, July 1 at 4 p.m.
VIRTUAL PROGRAMS
All library programs are now being held virtually.
Visit our events calendar for more information.


Sherlock Holmes Story Hour
Monday, June 29 at 4 p.m.
Program will be uploaded to our YouTube channel and shared on our Facebook page , no registration required.

Sherlock Holmes Story Hour
Wednesday, July 1 at 4 p.m.
Program will be uploaded to our YouTube channel and shared on our Facebook page , no registration required.

Kahoot! Trivia for Grades 6-8
Wednesday, July 1, 15, and 29 at 4 p.m.
Visit our events calendar to register.

Internet Safety for Your Children Remote Presentation
Tuesday, July 7 at 7 p.m.
Click here to register.

Kitchen Safety Remote Interactive Presentation for Grades 6-12
Wednesday, July 8, 2020 at 1 p.m.
Click here to register.

Waterfall Art Class for ages 6-9
Wednesday, July 8 at 3 p.m.
Click here to register.

Kahoot! Trivia for Grades 9-12
Wednesday, July 8 and 22 at 4 p.m.
Visit our events calendar to register.

Water Safety Remote Interactive Presentation for Grades 6-12
Thursday, July 9 at 4 p.m.
Click here to register.

Metuchen Book Discussion Group: ' My Beloved World' by Sonia Sotomayer 
Tuesday, July 14 at 7:30 p.m.
Please email us to register.

Crazy Face art class for ages 6-12
Wednesday, July 15 at 3 p.m.
C lick here to register.

 Brain Bunch: Learn about your brain for Grades 2-8
Friday, July 17 at 1 p.m.
Click here to register.
 
Metuchen Human Relations Commission Book Club:
'So You Want to Talk About Race' by Ijeoma Oluo
Tuesday, July 28 at 7 p.m.
Click here to register.

Weekly Programs

Story Time
Mondays and Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m.
Program will be uploaded to our YouTube channel and shared on our Facebook page , no registration required.

Tuesday Tours
Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m.
Program will be uploaded to our YouTube channel and shared on our Facebook page , no registration required.

Adventure Snippets
Thursdays at 10:30 a.m.
Program will be uploaded to our YouTube channel and shared on our Facebook page , no registration required.

Tech Thursdays
Thursdays by appointment, 12-4 p.m.
Email us with your name and preferred time and we'll walk you through whichever library digital resources you're interested in. Phone and Zoom appointments available.

Integral Yoga
Fridays at 9:30 a.m.
Email us with your name and Metuchen library card number to register.

Field Trip Fridays
Fridays at 10:30 a.m.
Visit our Facebook page for a link to a different virtual field trip each week.
NOW ON HOOPLA
Hoopla features a wide selection of books focused on racial issues, all available with no holds or waiting. Click here to access this collection. Email us if you have questions about using Hoopla.
SUMMER TUTORING

Free tutoring is available through the
Teen Advisory Board for all students
in grades K-10. Wednesdays and Thursdays by appointment. If you need help with a subject or if you want to
brush up your skills, please email m [email protected]  to
schedule an appointment.
Book Bingo

Select and read five books that fit the categories, so that the categories form a BINGO! Five in a row across, up and down, or diagonally, or one in each corner plus the center. Click the board for the form. Mark the categories with the name of the book you read, and email us your form by Friday, July 6. Please tell us your name (or an alias) so we can share your results. Good luck!
Young Adult Summer Reading Book Club


Students ages 13 and up
are invited to join this virtual book club, which includes two free audiobooks a week...to keep!
Visit our Teens Page for the weekly flyers.


OUR DIGITAL BRANCH IS ALWAYS OPEN

We have a wide variety of electronic resources available 24/7, 365 days
 a year - ebooks, audiobooks, magazines, and more! Visit our website to learn more.