Summer Round-up at Dowdell
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SOUTH AMBOY — The Library’s Tales and Tails summer program was fun for all! Thank you to everyone who participated. There were more than 100 programs, 1000 participants and 477 books read this summer! The summer started off with a splash at our Summer Splash program and ended on a high note at the outdoor music concert. Thank you to musicians Jerry Smith and Dan Toye for your entertaining performances! Here is a big shout-out to all the summer winners! Adult raffle winners: Muriel S. and BLANK. Adult trivia contest winner: Vickie S; and teen winners: Isabella V. and Joseph D. The top readers this summer are Rachel D., Anyssa F., Noah D., and Kipling J. Congratulations!
The Library’s expanded Fall Hours are Monday 10 am – 8 pm, Tuesday & Thursday 12 pm – 8 pm, Wednesday & Friday 10 am – 5 pm, and Saturday 12-4 pm. 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.
9/11 Exhibition at Dowdell
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SOUTH AMBOY — This September marks the 20th anniversary of the September 11 attacks on the nation. The Dowdell Library was honored to receive and display the limited-edition poster exhibition “September 11, 2001: The Day That Changed The World.” The poster exhibition is curated by the 9/11 Memorial & Museum, and it includes a series of 14 posters. The display depicts the events of September 11, 2001, the immediate aftermath of the attacks and the nine-month recovery period, and the ongoing repercussions of 9/11 to this day. Archival imagery, artifact photography, and individual stories accompany the explanatory text to give visitors a deeper understanding of a critical moment in modern American history. This poster exhibition has been made possible in part by the National Endowment for the Humanities.
To commemorate the 20th anniversary and share the 9/11 poster exhibit we invite our patrons to write a short note or create artwork to honor the hero in your life. Police officers, firefighters, doctors, paramedics & others risked their lives to help those who needed assistance during and after the 9/11 attacks. Do you have a hero in your life? Have you ever had someone go above and beyond for you? Stop in and share you story.
The Library’s expanded Fall Hours are Monday 10 am – 8 pm, Tuesday & Thursday 12 pm – 8 pm, Wednesday & Friday 10 am – 5 pm, and Saturday 12-4 pm. 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.
Fall @ Dowdell
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SOUTH AMBOY — The Dowdell Library will celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month from September through mid-October. This year they are showcasing Hispanic and Latino art. Stop in anytime during the month to create a paper flower craft and help us decorate the Frida Kahlo mural. On Monday, 9/27, at 6:30 pm, join us in celebrating Hispanic music, arts, and culture during our open house event. Mrs. Marcia Mercado will be presenting a bilingual Storytime with music and a craft. There will be music, Paletas- Mexican popsicles, dominoes and you can enter to win the door prize!
The October Exhibition will feature local artist Ashleigh Heyder. Ashleigh is a 20 year old artist who finds liberation from the neuro-typical world thought her art. She enjoys creating things with her hands, painting, and making jewelry and is continuously exploring art with new media. Stop by the Dowdell Library to view Ashleigh’s work or for more information you can visit her website at ashelighheyder.com
Invest more time into yourself! The Dowdell Library offers free virtual classes through the Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital. Classes include Virtual Guided Imagery Relaxation Sessions, Tips to Help You Prevent Digestive Problems, Stretching and Flexibility workshops, and many more! You must be pre-registered. For more information or to pre-register, please email Susan.capolongo@rwjbh.org or kathleen.johnson@rwjbh.org. Find details about each session on Dowdell.org.
The Dowdell Library proudly supports local businesses and will host a Business Fair in December. Register your business to attend the fair online at Dowdell.org or in person. Registration is only $25.00 per table. Enjoy a fun holiday shopping opportunity!
Coming up in October: Fire Prevention Week is October 4. The Video game challenge also continues in October, and there will be a Halloween costume party on. Continue checking Dowdell.org for the lasted information, dates, and times.
The Library’s expanded Fall Hours are Monday 10 am – 8 pm, Tuesday & Thursday 12 pm – 8 pm, Wednesday & Friday 10 am – 5 pm, and Saturday 12-4 pm. 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.
