Library News
National Poetry Month
April is National Poetry Month! Stop by the circulation desk to make your own Blackout Poetry!
Reserve Your Spot: Spring Family Photo Shoot April 22-23
The Friends of the Library's Family Photo Shoot Fundraiser returns this April! More Info
Our Friend-ly photographer Michael Molfetto will be taking family photos at East Brunswick Public Library on Saturday, April 22 from 9:30 am to 4:30 pm, and on Sunday, April 23, from 12:30 pm to 4:30 pm.
Sessions will be held at 15-minute intervals in the library meeting rooms. Each session costs $65 and includes at least three poses and three digital images suitable for printing. There are a limited number of appointments available.
If you are interested, please write to ebfriends@ebpl.org to let us know what date and time you would prefer and we’ll do our best to accommodate you. Please include your cell phone number in your reply.
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.
The Library is Open
East Brunswick Public Library is open! Thank you for being so patient during the building closure. Any items that have been returned have not been checked in, but any fines accrued on EBPL items since February 24 will be waived. More Info
3/8 Update: Thank you for being so patient during the building closure. Any items that have been returned have not been checked in, but any fines accrued on EBPL items since February 24 will be waived.
Concerns of potential asbestos in the area being renovated in the East Brunswick Public Library were reported to the NJ Department of Health. The Department of Health did not require the library to close, but recommended it as a precaution while the matter was addressed. Air quality tests taken on Saturday, February 25 at various points in the Library indicated no presence of asbestos in the air. Tests of materials conducted by the NJ Department of Labor indicated that levels were below 1%, and thus considered non-asbestos containing materials per Occupational Safety and Health Administration standards. The Library has no documented instances of materials testing above 1%. We are awaiting recommendations from the state officials for any additional cleaning and/or possible testing to confirm the safe and healthy environment of the Library. The library will be closed until this is concluded.
All library programs and passport appointments are canceled. Library users can visit any other LMxAC member library (lmxac.org/member-libraries/) at this time and check out our virtual library (https://ebpl.org/virtuallibrary) for online resources.
Makers Day: Rescheduled to April 29
Due to the extended library closure, we must reschedule Makers Day to Saturday, April 29th.
Due to the extended library closure, we must reschedule Makers Day to Saturday, April 29th.
The EBPL Podcast This Week
On this week's podcast episode, enjoy Cooking through the Collection with librarian Melissa Hozik puts The Vegan Baking Bible to the test..
Listen Here.
Friends of the Library Bulb Sale
The Friends of the Library have a spring fundraising program with Dutch Mill Bulbs! Learn More
Choose from a variety of flower bulbs and plants, including shamrocks, strawberries and more!
The library receives 50% of all bulb purchases! Order online here.
Funds raised from the bulb sale support programs and special events at East Brunswick Public Library. To learn more, go to their website.
Designer Handbag Bingo Postponed
Due to the facilities issue in the library, the Friends of the Library are postponing this Friday's Designer Handbag Bingo event. Refunds are in the process of being issued. A new date is to be announced. Thank you for understanding.
Black History Month
Black History Month is an annual celebration of achievements by African Americans and a time for recognizing their central role in U.S. history. Read More
Black History Month is an annual celebration of achievements by African Americans and a time for recognizing their central role in U.S. history. Since 1976, every U.S. president has officially designated the month of February as Black History Month. Learn about key health concerns impacting Black and African American communities and the men and women who have contributed to advances in health care delivery and medical research.
For more information, please click here.
Annual Veteran's Clothing Drive
EBPL is a drop off for Assemblyman Stanley's Annual Winter Clothing Drive. All donations go to NJ Veterans Memorial Home in Edison. Click here for a list of items to donate.
