Press Release
SOUTH AMBOY — It’s finally September, and school is back in session! Not sure what to do at the end of the day? Perhaps you’re super-intending to visit the Dowdell Library, a world-class facility with all its faculties intact. Don’t fall behind this autumn: find a group of friends that cliques, let no setback lesson your enthusiasm, and take full advantage of the extracurricular opportunities at your local library!
First off, a few announcements… September is National Library Card Sign-Up Month! Each time you check out an item, you’ll receive a raffle entry form. Entries are limited to one per person per day; one winner will be randomly selected at the end of the month. Good luck!
After Labor Day, the Dowdell returns to Fall Hours and will be open 10am to 8pm Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays; 10am to 5pm Wednesdays and Fridays; and 12pm to 4pm on Saturdays.
Sadie’s Study Hour runs from 2:30pm to 3:30pm every school day from Monday to Thursday and 2:30pm to 3pm on Fridays! Take advantage of free Wi-Fi and fast ethernet, computer-based and wireless printing, a quiet workspace, and knowledgeable librarians for every assignment.
The first day of school—September 5—will conclude with Welcome Back Icebreakers from 2:30pm to 4:30pm at the Dowdell. Students are strongly encouraged to return the day after, Friday, September 6, for a Party Game Party from 3pm to 4:30pm.
Finally, from September 23 to September 30, kids, tweens, and teens can enter the library’s Banned Book Week Emoji Contest! Decode the emoji message to discover the title of a famous banned book. All entrants will be entered in a drawing at the end of the week.
On to the usual fareQ Toddler STEAM Tales run on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 1pm to 2pm. Swing by for a tech- or arts-related storytime and activity!
Bring your little scientist to Eggsperimental Tuesdays, where they’ll discover a new egg-based experiment every week between 1pm and 2pm! Stop back later that day to participate in All-Ages Origami from 3:30pm to 4:30pm, where you’ll make a different shape every week.
As always, Wednesdays are for 3-D Printer Magic, where expensive machines meet cheap plastic. Receive a pre-printed object or design your own in Sadie’s Studio between 3:30pm and 4:30pm.
Big ticket events are scheduled for every Thursday in September. September 12 is Throwback Thursday, with Playground Games and late oughties music from 3:30pm to 4:30pm. September 19 is Throwback Thursday II: Electric Boogaloo, with Retro Gaming from 3:30pm to 4:30pm. Last but not least, September 26 is MIY Pancake Palooza from 3:30pm to 4:30pm. Each of these activities is followed by 3-D Pens from 4:30pm to 5:30pm.
Fridays are Club Days! Options include Anime Club, Art Club, Board Game Club, and Videogaming Club. Meetings are planned for every Friday and will run on a drop-in basis from 3pm to 4:30pm. No registration is required; please contact the library for additional information.
And what about adults? No worries—the Dowdell’s got plenty planned! Looking to expand your mind? The Dowdell’s Yoga Series is chugging along with Yoga for Beginners on Thursday, September 19 from 6pm to 7:30pm and Medication for Beginners on Tuesday, September 24 from 6:30pm to 7:30pm. Have a tech question? Bring your device to the Digital Café, available Monday through Friday from 12pm to 2pm and Thursdays from 6pm to 7:30pm. Additionally, this month’s Adult Tech Corner will focus on couponing websites and smartphone apps every Thursday from 6pm to 7:30pm. Be sure to check out new art exhibits from Joshua Lisojo and Laura Adomunas while you’re here!
Curious what else is going on at your local library? (We can never fit everything here!) Stop by in-person or visit our website to sign up for our newsletter and view adult and children’s activity calendars, which are updated on a monthly basis.
Comments, queries, compliments? Please visit www.dowdell.org, or contact the Library at 732-721-6060 or comments@dowdell.org. The library is located off John O’Leary Blvd, adjacent to South Amboy Middle High School. Summer hours are Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday from 10am to 8pm; and Wednesday and Friday from 10am to 5pm.
