Press Release

SOUTH AMBOY — Spring into reading this month at the Dowdell Library. Our April schedule is blooming with fresh new programs and services.

The month kicks off with National Library Week! Show off your creative side and design a bookmark. Stop by the library and pick up your blank bookmark starting April 5. Return it anytime during the month to have it displayed and judged! Winners from different age categories will be announced May 3.

Test Kitchen is back in April with an all-new recipe. Tune in to watch Dennis and Maryanne make Haluski, Polish cabbage and noodles. This delicious and easy recipe is a spring favorite. You can find the video on our webpage Dowdell.org or watch it on YouTube. Do you have an easy recipe you would love Dennis and Maryanne to make on Test Kitchen? Please email it to comments@dowdell.org or drop it off at the library during business hours. We would love to hear from you! 

Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital, in collaboration with RWJBarnabas Health, is offering new virtual medical programs. Attend Stretch It!!! Hosted by John Lancaster. This class will help you improve your mobility and flexibility. Classes are held on April 1, 8, 15, and 29. Nadine Roberts, a stress management practitioner, will present A Virtual Guided Imagery Relaxation Session on April 13 & 27.  Join us for a virtual relaxation session of guided imagery and creative visualization. Each one-hour session will begin at 1 pm. You must be registered to attend any class. To register, email Kathleen.johnson@rwjbg.org

April 22 is Earth Day! Water pollution causes a serious threat to our local wildlife and our wellbeing! Our very own Director Elaine Gaber has put together a fun virtual program even the youngest viewers can enjoy. This program will bring awareness to the impact water pollution has right here in our town. Don’t miss this engaging program! 

Take-home crafts are going green this month too! Stop in April 19-30 to grab a recycled art craft kit. You never know what you’ll get because we are handing out a little bit of everything. Get creative and see what you can make! 

The Library will be presenting a unique and engaging Virtual Exhibit in April. Joined by Suzanne Ryan, a small business owner and Victorian era expert, the Virtual Exhibit will dive into a lesser-known history subject. Suzanne will be displaying her extensive mourning jewelry collection and explaining the history behind the different pieces. Watch virtually on YouTube but then stop into the library to see the collection in person! The in-house exhibit will run through April. 

Watch this program along with our many other fun and informative virtual programs on the Dowdell Library YouTube channel. You can find a link to the most current videos at Dowdell.org or search the Sadie Pope Dowdell Library on YouTube.

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. Due to all services being staff-assisted, walk-in service is available Monday-Friday 12-5pm and Thursday 12-5pm and 6-8pm. Grab & Go Service by Appointment- Monday morning 9:30-10:30am.