Library News
Register Now: Summer English Language Learners Class
East Brunswick Public Library hosts a five-week English Language Learners Class starting on June 12. The class meets at the library (2 Jean Walling Civic Center Drive, East Brunswick) Monday through Friday from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm.
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This class helps intermediate learners improve their ability to write, speak and read in English. It also helps develop computer and career skills to improve job outlook. Classes are free of charge. Students accepted into the class are required to attend every class. If you have questions, contact librarian Paul Kibala at 732-390-6772 or pkibala@ebpl.org.
This class is being offered in conjunction with the New Jersey Department of Labor & Workforce Development, funded by the Community Library Adult Literacy & Career Pathway Grant Program.
TO TAKE THIS CLASS, YOU MUST TAKE A PLACEMENT TEST. SIGN UP AT tinyurl.com/ELLclass2023
Due Thursday: Audition for Vocal Canvas Production
Adults age 18 and older can audition for our audio podcast production with Playhouse22 and NextGen Acting!
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Community Short Stories
Enjoy the short stories submitted by adults during our, "73 Words in the 732" short story competition this year.
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Seedling Swap Sunday
Gardners: did too many of your seed sprout? Bring your seedlings to swap on Sunday, May 7th from 2-4pm.
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Love Songs of World War II Tonight
Join us at the Community Arts Center (721 Cranbury Road) on Thursday, May 11 at 7:30pm where the EB Friends of the Library & EB Arts Commission will present, "WHILE YOU’RE AWAY: LOVE SONGS OF WORLD WAR II" A Concert Lecture Performed by Prof. Diane Cypkin, PhD
Library Short Story Contest Returns!
We are excited to announced the return of our annual short story contest in celebration of National Short Story Month.
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The “73 Words in the 732” contest seeks original short stories that contain seventy-three words or fewer from adults ages 18 and older. Stories can be on any theme or topic, and a panel of library staff will select the best short stories, which will appear on the library’s website.
“This annual program brings out such creativity in our community,” says Melissa Hozik, Adult Programming Librarian. “As Shakespeare wrote, ‘Brevity is the soul of wit,’ and this writing challenge of challenge of 73 words is the ultimate challenge to convey a moment in a short amount of space.”
Adults age 18 and older are welcome to participate and East Brunswick residency is not required. Contributors must submit their stories online through the library’s website at www.ebpl.org by May 26.
Submit your story here.
View the 2023 and earlier submissions by clicking here.
Friends Defensive Driving Class May 8-9
The Friends of the Library are holding a Defensive Driving Class this May. Learn how you can reserve your spot here.