This month, Bite Club, our Cookbook Book Club,will take place on Zoom.

Borrow this month’s book, cook from it, or just read it. Then come to the Zoom meeting and give us your feedback about the book, or just about something else that you've cooked this past month!  

Registration required, instruction on how to attend the Zoom meeting will be emailed to you.

The theme for the October Bite Club is Tex-Mex Cooking

We will discuss the book Ama: A Modern Tex-Mex Kitchen  by Josef Centeno

Available on Hoopla as an eBook

Even though we can't travel many places at this moment, join SBPL staff for a live discussion on planning our future trips and what armchair/virtual traveling have you enjoyed. Share your travel dreams! Registration required, instruction on how to attend will be emailed to you.

Do you want to improve your writing skills in English? This group, for English language learners, will work on writing for different situations, including writing for your job search, writing to ask for help, and writing for enjoyment. Please note, this class is aimed at those who speak English at an intermediate or higher level.

Social media can be a powerful tool in your job search. Learn the ways in which your presence on social media can increase your visibility to employers, build your network, and uncover opportunities for obtaining your next position or advancing your career.

Registration required, instruction on how to attend will be emailed to you.

Join us Tuesday evening at 6:30 as we take a look at some of South Brunswick's  more notable Trains and Train Wrecks.  A Zoom invitation will be sent out Tuesday afternoon

Come hang with your friends as you show off your random trivia knowledge, compete on Jackbox, or time your ability to breakout of virtual escape rooms. To register, sign up on the South Brunswick Publilc Library teen calendar and we will send you the meeting log-in information and Kahoot PIN to join before the event; or join our SBPLTeens discord account and get the link that way.

Event courtesy of Friends of Library

The Coffee and Conversation Book Discussion Group usually meets on the second or third Wednesday of every month at 1:30 p.m., virtually.

October's title is Writers & Lovers by Lily King.

You can obtain a copy of the book on Hoopla, or by contacting the Information Desk at info@sbpl.info, calling 732-329-4000 x7286, or placing a hold on our catalog.

Registration required; a link to attend will be emailed to you.

Tonight the South Brunswick Library Foundation will meet at 7:00pm in the History Room. 

Most months the Library Foundation will meet the 4th Wednesday, except in November when the meeting will be held on November 18.  There will be no December meeting.

Practice your English in a casual, supportive environment. Practice the ins and outs of spoken English dive into a variety of grammatical . All are welcome!

Registration required, instruction on how to attend will be emailed to you.

Join us for a fun Halloween-y movie night!  We will email or discuss possible Halloween movies (but leaning towards fun silly ones)  Register here and zoom link will be sent on the day of the event

Event sponsored by Friends of Library

Join us for a virtual party!  We will have a craft we can share (you need to register by emailing teens@sbpl.info by 10/23 to get the kit in order to participate in this portion of the event, and all who sign up for the craft will get a bonus Halloween treat!) 12-1pm

We will be doing party games after the craft 1-2pm and maybe looking at some fun (and extreme) costumes (on a slide show) if there is time.

Hope you will join us!  Don't forget to register here for the event; and to email for the craft kit (we need to figure out pickups)

Event sponsored by Friends of the Library

Perfect time to create some spooky art this extended Halloween weekend! Being unable to meet in person is no reason we can't all have fun doing stuff together!  The Teen Department has set up a craft kit for those who have registered.  We have a limited number of kits, and interested teens MUST register via email in order to arrange pickup of the craft supplies beforehand, and to make sure they receive the zoom login info.  Everyone is encouraged to do the craft/project together live on zoom with the provided materials (anything needed but not supplied will be clearly noted in the make and take supply bag).

Email is teens@sbpl.info

Event courtesy of Friends of Library

As part of an extended weekend of teen Halloween programming, come hang with your friends and get spooked by a few rounds of Jackbox Murder Mystery Trivia.To register, sign up on the South Brunswick Publilc Library teen calendar and we will send you the meeting log-in information to join before the event; or join our SBPLTeens discord account and get the link that way.

Event courtesy of Friends of Library

The Monday Night Book Club for Adults meets on the first Monday of every month in the Local History Room, with some exceptions. The September meeting will be held on September 14 due to Labor Day.

The books that have been chosen for 2020 are listed on our website.

To obtain a copy of the book, contact the Borrowers Services Desk at southbrunswicklibrary@gmail.com or call 732-329-4000 x7290.

Sixth to Twelfth graders come show off your random trivia knowledge and hang with your friends at our virtual trivia night!  To register, sign up on the South Brunswick Publilc Library teen calendar and we will send you the meeting log-in information to join before the event; or join our SBPLTeens discord account and get the link that way.

Event courtesy of Friends of Library

Alchemy of Genres: Magic & Robots & Weres, Oh My!  Is a podcast all about speculative fiction in books, tv and movies.  It will also touch on genres that aren't technically speculative but that intersect constantly with them; like romance and mystery/suspense novels (think robot detective or clone serial killer)

This podcast will be on mostly adult titles, but may also use YA titles (as there are some amazing ones out there).  This podcast goes out twice a month; feedback encouraged via email, or on the accompanying blog.  Subscribe on Spotify or other podcast servers!

Podcast courtesy of Friends of Library

Teen Voices in Alliance (TVA) is the new teen advisory board for the South Brunswick Public Library.  They are the teen voices for the library and the community, helping create events, make suggestions and work on projects for the community and the library.  

Joining TVA is not required of anyone, it is an option for teens who want to feel they make a difference and want their voice to be heard.  To become a member you must file a special TVA application, and be accepted by Saleena as a member.  There are a limited number of spaces, so qualified applicants may be placed on a waiting list.

TVA is courtesy of the Friends of the Library and the Municipal Alliance of SB

This is a teen leadership group and members are by application only. Membership eligibility begins with active membership in the TVA.  For information on applying to join the group; its rules and procedures check our webpage or contact Saleena.

EVA is sponsored by Friends of Library

VIRTUAL CONCERT: Tabla Master Mike Lukshis

A family friendly introduction to the music and history of the Tabla

NJ native Mike Lukshis has dedicated his life to absorbing and spreading the art of tabla. After earning a BA in Music from Rutgers University he has immersed himself in the study of tabla for the past 10 years. He is a full time teacher and manager of the Taalim School of Indian Music.  An accomplished solo tabla player, since 2012 he is the only non-Indian member of the world-renowned tabla ensemble Talavya. Mike has performed at venues and events all over the United States and abroad.  

Please register to attend below an a link to the online concert will be emailed to you within 24 hours of the event. 

Sponosored by the Friends of SBPL.  For information about the Friends visit www.sbpl.info/about-us/partners/friends-of-the-library/

Grant funding has been provided by the Middlesex County Board of Chosen Freeholders Through a grant award from the Middlesex County Cultural and Arts Trust Fund.

Sixth to twelfth graders, come hang with your friends as you show off your random trivia knowledge, compete on Jackbox, or time your ability to breakout of virtual escape rooms. To register, sign up on the South Brunswick Publilc Library teen calendar and we will send you the meeting log-in information and Kahoot PIN to join before the event; or join our SBPLTeens discord account and get the link that way.

Event courtesy of Friends of Library

The Friends of the South Brunswick Public Library meet in the Local History Room on the second Tuesday of every month except June when the meeting is held in a local restaurant.  The meeting starts at 7:30 p.m.  There are no meetings in July and August.

Anyone who would like to help this group of dedicated volunteers raise money to fund programs at the library is welcome to attend and join the group.

For more information and a link to contact Susam Edelman, President of the Friends group, visit our website at http://www.sbpl.info/help-the-library/friends/

The library will be closed today in observance of the Federal or State Holiday.

Practice your English in a casual, supportive environment. Practice the ins and outs of spoken English dive into a variety of grammatical . All are welcome!

Registration required, instruction on how to attend will be emailed to you.

Join us for virtual board games, meaning actual board games that we are adapting so we can play them virtually.  We will be playing Pandemic or That's So Clever (depending on how many players we have).  Registration is done through the calendar link, or by following the link provided in the SBPLTeens discord channel.

Event courtesy of Friends of Library

Join us for virtual board games, meaning actual board games that we are adapting so we can play them virtually.  We will be playing Pandemic or That's So Clever (depending on how many players we have).  Registration is done through the calendar link, or by following the link provided in the SBPLTeens discord channel.

Event courtesy of Friends of Library

Being unable to meet in person is no reason we can't all have fun doing stuff together!  The Teen Department has set up a craft kit for those who have registered.  We have a limited number of kits, and interested teens MUST register via email in order to arrange pickup of the craft supplies beforehand, and to make sure they receive the zoom login info.  Everyone is encouraged to do the craft/project together live on zoom with the provided materials (anything needed but not supplied will be clearly noted in the make and take supply bag).

Email is teens@sbpl.info

Event courtesy of Friends of Library

An afternoon of Jackbox fun and competition! Come hang out with friends, and see if you can make it through our marathon tournement of CHAMPIONS!  To register, sign up on the South Brunswick Publilc Library teen calendar and we will send you the meeting log-in information to join before the event; or join our SBPLTeens discord account and get the link that way.

Event courtesy of Friends of Library

Sixth to twelfth graders come show off your random trivia knowledge and hang with your friends at our virtual trivia night!  To register, sign up on the South Brunswick Publilc Library teen calendar and we will send you the meeting log-in information to join before the event; or join our SBPLTeens discord account and get the link that way.

Event courtesy of Friends of Library

Alchemy of Genres: Magic & Robots & Weres, Oh My!  Is a podcast all about speculative fiction in books, tv and movies.  It will also touch on genres that aren't technically speculative but that intersect constantly with them; like romance and mystery/suspense novels (think robot detective or clone serial killer)

This podcast will be on mostly adult titles, but may also use YA titles (as there are some amazing ones out there).  This podcast goes out twice a month; feedback encouraged via email, or on the accompanying blog.  Subscribe on Spotify or other podcast servers!

Podcast courtesy of Friends of Library

Tonight the South Brunswick Library Foundation will meet at 7:00pm in the History Room. 

Most months the Library Foundation will meet the 4th Wednesday, except in November when the meeting will be held on November 18.  There will be no December meeting.

Practice your English in a casual, supportive environment. Practice the ins and outs of spoken English dive into a variety of grammatical . All are welcome!

Registration required, instruction on how to attend will be emailed to you.

RESCHEDULED DATE - 

Slavic Folk & Classical Music: A Musical Travelogue

Internationally acclaimed concert violinist David Podles will present an exciting variety of Slavic pieces that span the Slavic world in music in a live virtual concert.   Dr. Podles is a violin virtuoso from Lincoln Center, Carnegie Hall, Bolshoi and Kirov. Originally from Riga, Latvia, Dr. David Podles came to the U.S. in 1992 after the fall of the Soviet Union. With over a 40 year stage career in Europe, Russia, U.S. and around the world, both in orchestra and solo tours, he is a laureate of three international competitions and a Ph.D. from conservatory in his native Latvia.

Please register to attend below an a link to the online concert will be emailed to you within 24 hours of the event. 

Sponosored by the Friends of SBPL.  For information about the Friends visit www.sbpl.info/about-us/partners/friends-of-the-library/

Grant funding has been provided by the Middlesex County Board of Chosen Freeholders Through a grant award from the Middlesex County Cultural and Arts Trust Fund.

Being unable to meet in person is no reason we can't all have fun doing stuff together!  The Teen Department has set up a craft kit for those who have registered.  We have a limited number of kits, and interested teens MUST register via email in order to arrange pickup of the craft supplies beforehand, and to make sure they receive the zoom login info.  Everyone is encouraged to do the craft/project together live on zoom with the provided materials (anything needed but not supplied will be clearly noted in the make and take supply bag).

Email is teens@sbpl.info

Event courtesy of Friends of Library

Borrow a book, read and/or cook from it, then come to the meeting and give us your feedback!  If you wish, bring in something you've made, and we will taste and discuss the dishes.

Books available at the Information Desk.

This month's theme: coming soon!

Cookbook:  

Join us for a night of bluffing, probing questions, clever answers, and suspicion! SpyFall is a game where you’re an FBI detective and it’s your job to question everyone while they are also questioning you. Will your department discover the spy before it’s too late? Fun twist-the spy may be YOU… We’ll play multiple rounds and declare one the SpyFall champion. Sign up and we’ll share the link for the live session and the access code to play before the event; or join our SBPLTeens discord account and get the link that way. 

Event courtesy of Friends of Library

The library will be closed today in observance of the Federal or State Holiday.

The library will be closed today in observance of the Federal or State Holiday.

With Sue Rose.  More info to follow.

Alchemy of Genres: Magic & Robots & Weres, Oh My!  Is a podcast all about speculative fiction in books, tv and movies.  It will also touch on genres that aren't technically speculative but that intersect constantly with them; like romance and mystery/suspense novels (think robot detective or clone serial killer)

This podcast will be on mostly adult titles, but may also use YA titles (as there are some amazing ones out there).  This podcast goes out twice a month; feedback encouraged via email, or on the accompanying blog.  Subscribe on Spotify or other podcast servers!

Podcast courtesy of Friends of Library

Practice your English in a casual, supportive environment. Practice the ins and outs of spoken English dive into a variety of grammatical . All are welcome!

Registration required, instruction on how to attend will be emailed to you.

The Library Board of Trustees meets ten times per year, usually on the third Thursday of every month at 6:30 p.m. in the Local History Room.  Check the calendar for changes to this schedule.  The Board of Trustees have their summer meeting on August 6 (no meeting in July), the September meeting on September 17, the October meeting on October 15 and the year end meeting on December 3. (No meeting in November).

The Monday Night Book Club for Adults meets on the first Monday of every month in the Local History Room, with some exceptions. The September meeting will be held on September 14 due to Labor Day.

The books that have been chosen for 2020 are listed on our website.

To obtain a copy of the book, contact the Borrowers Services Desk at southbrunswicklibrary@gmail.com or call 732-329-4000 x7290.

The Friends of the South Brunswick Public Library meet in the Local History Room on the second Tuesday of every month except June when the meeting is held in a local restaurant.  The meeting starts at 7:30 p.m.  There are no meetings in July and August.

Anyone who would like to help this group of dedicated volunteers raise money to fund programs at the library is welcome to attend and join the group.

For more information and a link to contact Susam Edelman, President of the Friends group, visit our website at http://www.sbpl.info/help-the-library/friends/

Practice your English in a casual, supportive environment. Practice the ins and outs of spoken English dive into a variety of grammatical . All are welcome!

Registration required, instruction on how to attend will be emailed to you.

Join us for virtual board games, meaning actual board games that we are adapting so we can play them virtually.  We will be playing Pandemic or That's So Clever (depending on how many players we have).  Registration is done through the calendar link, or by following the link provided in the SBPLTeens discord channel.

Event courtesy of Friends of Library

Join us for virtual board games, meaning actual board games that we are adapting so we can play them virtually.  We will be playing Pandemic or That's So Clever (depending on how many players we have).  Registration is done through the calendar link, or by following the link provided in the SBPLTeens discord channel.

Event courtesy of Friends of Library

Teen Voices in Alliance (TVA) is the new teen advisory board for the South Brunswick Public Library.  They are the teen voices for the library and the community, helping create events, make suggestions and work on projects for the community and the library.  

Joining TVA is not required of anyone, it is an option for teens who want to feel they make a difference and want their voice to be heard.  To become a member you must file a special TVA application, and be accepted by Saleena as a member.  There are a limited number of spaces, so qualified applicants may be placed on a waiting list.

TVA is courtesy of the Friends of the Library and the Municipal Alliance of SB

This is a teen leadership group and members are by application only. Membership eligibility begins with active membership in the TVA.  For information on applying to join the group; its rules and procedures check our webpage or contact Saleena.

EVA is sponsored by Friends of Library

Alchemy of Genres: Magic & Robots & Weres, Oh My!  Is a podcast all about speculative fiction in books, tv and movies.  It will also touch on genres that aren't technically speculative but that intersect constantly with them; like romance and mystery/suspense novels (think robot detective or clone serial killer)

This podcast will be on mostly adult titles, but may also use YA titles (as there are some amazing ones out there).  This podcast goes out twice a month; feedback encouraged via email, or on the accompanying blog.  Subscribe on Spotify or other podcast servers!

Podcast courtesy of Friends of Library

Practice your English in a casual, supportive environment. Practice the ins and outs of spoken English dive into a variety of grammatical . All are welcome!

Registration required, instruction on how to attend will be emailed to you.

Borrow a book, read and/or cook from it, then come to the meeting and give us your feedback!  If you wish, bring in something you've made, and we will taste and discuss the dishes.

Books available at the Information Desk.

This month's theme: coming soon!

Cookbook:  

The library will be closed today in observance of the Federal or State Holiday.

The library will be closed today in observance of the Federal or State Holiday.

The library will be closed today in observance of the Federal or State Holiday.

With Jim Rose.  More info to follow.