Press Release 4/2/18
SOUTH AMBOY – Experience Chinese Culture with Celebrate! The Year of the Dog event on Sunday, April 29 from 1:30-3:30 pm. Fun activities will be available for the whole family, starting at 1:30 pm sharp with a dazzling Lion Dance performed by students from the Edison Chinese School. A delightful traditional dance, fashion show, and music performance will follow. Art stations featuring Chinese painting, calligraphy and origami demonstrations will also be showcased. Attendees with food tickets will be treated to traditional Chinese refreshments at the conclusion of the program. Directions: www.dowdell.org
Celebrate National Library Week from April 9-14 with fun activities! Also, enter for a chance to win a gift basket simply by checking out materials when you stop in the library.
Olaf – Dowdell Library’s Book Buddy will return on Wednesday, April 11 from 3:30-4:30 pm. Please make him happy and read to him! Ages 0-100!
Haven’t filed your taxes yet? Sign up NOW to reserve one of the remaining spaces available provided by VITA (United Way). VITA free tax preparation assistance for individuals earning less than $64,000 per year is available on the following dates. Monday, April 9 for drop off service only from 10 am to 12 noon. Pick up return on Wednesday April 11 from 10 am to 12 noon. Registration is recommended: 732-721-6060 or comments@dowdell.org
Join us for the Earth Day Party on Friday, April 20 from 3:30-4:30 pm. Plant a seed for Earth Day while learning about ways to help the environment.
Drop in for Preservation Day on Wednesday, April 25 from 11 am to 4 pm with your South Amboy photographs and documents to have us scan them for you. Help keep South Amboy history alive.
Learn how to make fast, fresh rice rolls and dipping sauce on Wednesday, April 25 from 11-11:30 am, just in time for Celebrate! Year of the Dog Celebration on Sunday, April 29 from 1:30-3:30 pm!
Take part in Children’s Book Day (El dia de los libros) April 30 from 3:30-4:30 pm. Come in for a craft and Bilingual Storytime as you listen to stories in Spanish/English!
Do you have knitting or crocheting questions? Stop by and enjoy working on your knitting projects while chatting with friends. Meets the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of every month. 6 – 8 pm.
To learn about upcoming library programs, sign up for the monthly eNewsletter at http://dowdell.org/newslettersignup.html
The Dowdell Library’s hours are Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday from 10 am to 8 pm, Wednesday and Friday from 10 am to 5 pm, and Saturday from 12 to 4 pm. For more information, please visit www.dowdell.org, or contact the Library at 732-721-6060 or comments@dowdell.org.
