Library News
Register Now for a Defensive Driving Course to be held on February 10 & 11
Participating motorists can be eligible for a 2-point reduction and/or 5% insurance discount.
Registration begins now for the ever-popular Defensive Driving Course, sponsored by the Friends of the Library. This two-day course runs on Febraury 10 and 11 from 6:30-10 pm. Registration is required and seating is limited to 30 people. Applications are available at the Circulation desk or online. Acceptance is first come by postmark. Fees range from $55-$65, depending on one’s goals.
Eligible motorists can erase two points from their driver’s license and/or get a five percent discount on a portion of their auto insurance. Attendance is mandatory on both nights to receive credit. Refunds cannot be given for partial attendance. See the registration form for additional details.
Approved by the state of New Jersey, this course is taught by an experienced police detective-accident investigator. No vehicle is needed, as it is conducted entirely in a classroom setting with multimedia aids. For more information, please call 732-485-9714, email fixaticket@aol.com, or download the registration form at The Library’s website by logging on to http://www.ebpl.org and clicking on “Friends of the Library” and “Defensive Driving Classes.”
The Friends of the Library Announce Their Upcoming Winter Trips and Events
The East Brunswick Friends of the Library announce their upcoming winter trips and events schedule.
Wednesday, February 25 • 7 p.m.
MEET THE AUTHOR
Michael Rockland, author of eleven books, will discuss his latest book, “The George Washington Bridge: Poetry in Steel.” Mr. Rockland is a professor of American Studies at Rutgers and has worked in film and television production. Enjoy his discussion on the adventures he encountered while writing his interesting and dynamic history of this national landmark.
Thursday, March 5 • 9 a.m. • 5 p.m.
THE FRIENDS’ ANNUAL PHILADELPHIA FLOWER SHOW TRIP
Bus departs at 9 a.m. from the parking lot next to K-Mart (behind the former Levitz Furniture Store) and returns approximately 5 p.m. Cost is $50/Friends member or $56/non-member, includes bus, show admittance, bus snack and gratuities. This trip always sells out fast, so re¬serve your spot on the trip ASAP. Checks may be made payable to “East Brunswick Friends of the Library” and mailed to: 38 Harrison Avenue, East Brunswick, NJ 08816. Please include your name, address and phone number. For more information, contact Camille Ferraro at 732-723-1352. Downloadable Registration form [Adobe Reader required]
Brunswick Square Mall • March 23–29 • open during mall hours
35TH ANNUAL FRIENDS’ BOOK & MEDIA SALE!
Mark your calendars now—this is the big one that everyone looks forward to! Opening day is March 23rd at 10 a.m.; sale continues through March 29 during mall hours. Volunteers are needed throughout the week, but especially for setup on March 22nd and cleanup on March 30. It’s easy to volunteer. If you are already a Friends’ member, a “call for volunteers” postcard will be mailed to you. Simply indicate your choice(s) of dates/times and return the preaddressed cards. You can also pick up a volunteer postcard either at the circulation desk or on the website at www.ebpl.org/friends/friendsBargainBooks.cfm.
These and other events and trips are generously sponsored by the friends of the Library. For more information, please call 732-390-6767.
The East Brunswick Library Will be Conducting a Telephone Survey to Plan Our Future
Give us your honest opinion about the Library – we want to know!
How are we doing? What can we do better?
As part of our new strategic plan initiative, The East Brunswick Library has contracted with Zogby International to conduct a telephone survey aimed at random East Brunswick residents. If your household should receive a call, please be rest assured that this is a legitimate survey and your opinion is very important to us and to the future planning of The Library’s programs and services.
If you are called, please consider taking a few minutes from your busy schedule to answer some brief questions from our survey. The results from the telephone survey will be added to the results of the focus groups conducted last fall to guide the Library’s Board of Trustees in planning the goals and objectives of The Library for the next three years.
For more information, please call 732-390-6767.