Library News
Mental Health Walk
Stop by the library table at the "Mental Health Walk" on June 29 at the East Brunswick Municipal Pond on June 29 at 6:30 pm. More Info
The East Brunswick Health Advisory Council is teaming up with Middlesex County for a Mental Health Awareness Walk on June 29 around the East Brunswick Municipal Pond (2 Civic Center Drive). Dr. Rob Zambrano, a Licensed Psychologist in New Jersey and is the Clinical Director for Stress and Anxiety Services of New Jersey, leads this walk and discussion.
After the walk, make sure you stop by the East Brunswick Public Library's table at the event. We will have our Natural Health & VItality book collection on display for you to check out!
POSTPONED New Jersey's Role in the Underground Railroad
Tonight's Zoom lecture on, "New Jersey's Role in the Underground Railroad" has been POSTPONED. We are working on a future date. We apologize for the inconvenience.
Friends Bunco Night Friday
The Friends of the Library are having a Bunco night on Friday, June 16 More Info.
The Friends of the Library are hosting a Bunco Night on Friday, June 16 at the East Brunswick Memorial VFW Post #133 (485 Cranbury Road, East Brunswick) on Friday, June 16. Doors open at 6:30 pm, and the first game starts at 7:00 pm.
Tickets are $10. They can be purchased at the library's Circulation Desk, or you can place your order on Venmo. (Account: @EB-Friends)
Save money by purchasing in advance! Bunco tickets will be $12 at the door.
Bunco Night will be fun for everyone, whether you are learning to play the game or are a long-time Bunco Player. Not to mention, there will be prizes! All proceeds benefit programming at East Brunswick Public Library.
It's Not Just for Kids: Adult Summer Reading!
Enter our annual summer reading competition for the chance to win free prizes. More Info.
Join the competition by filling out our online form. We will be accepting submissions now until August 19th. Find our submission form here.
This form has a mix of reading goals and service and community oriented objectives. Finish 5 of the 25 achievements to complete our Summer Reading Program.
Library Closing at 5:00pm
The library is closing at 5:00pm today, Wednesday, June 7th due to air quality. All library programs will now be virtual.
Mystery Author Panel ONLINE
Our Mystery Author Panel on Wednesday, June 7th at 7:00pm Eastern is now ONLINE.
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LGBTQ+ Community Health Program Series
East Brunswick Public Library teams up with ScreenNJ: Cancer Prevention Education and Detection for the “LGBTQ + Equal Health For Everyone” program series. More Info
The three programs are held online and feature healthcare professionals discussing issues for the LGBTQ+ community. The programs are as follows:
Introduction to Health Disparities in the LGBTQ+ Community Topics covered include an introduction to LGBTQ+ terminology (including the difference between biological sex, gender, and sexual orientation), information on common health disparities and barriers to care, and current resources available in NJ.
Tobacco Use in the LGBTQ+ Community Topics covered include smoking and tobacco use behaviors in the LGBTQ+ community, factors that influence smoking, and lung cancer screening information and resources.
Breast/Chest Health for the LGBTQ+ Community Topics include learning about breast cancer basics and prevention, screening guidelines for both the LGBTQ+ and non-LGBTQ+ community, and providing information on reducing your risk for breast/chest cancer.
The programs are led by Ashley Purper, a Community Cancer Control Specialist with Rutgers Cancer Institute of NJ. As part of the community outreach and engagement team, she is responsible for educating the community on various cancer prevention and screening topics through workshops and other outreach opportunities. Purper obtained her Bachelor of Science in Biology from West Chester University and began working with the Cancer Institute after obtaining her Master of Public Health Degree in 2021.
These programs are offered through Just For The Health Of It!, East Brunswick Public Library’s consumer health and wellness information initiative. Upcoming programs and related resources can be found online at www.justforthehealthofit.org.