Press Release
SOUTH AMBOY – During our Covid winter, we have many ways of presenting programs and content at the Dowdell Library! Visit our YouTube channel to view our virtual program library. Watch a new winter Storytime with Ms. Maryanne or, check out Dennis in the latest episode of Test Kitchen.
We also offer online programs through our community partners such as RWJ/St. Barnabas Hospital. Attend Stretch It!!! A stretching and flexibility workshop with chair exercises. Virtual classes are on Thursdays, February 3, 10, 17 & 24. To register, please email Kathleen.johnson@rwjbh.org.
Dowdell Library is offering contactless tax preparation service. Need help preparing your taxes? Free VITA tax preparation through United Way. Individuals earning less than $64,000 are eligible. Registration is recommended. Please call 732-721-6060.
Your community digital library is always open! Visit Dowdell.org today to explore genealogy assistance through Heritage Quest, learn a new language using Rosetta Stone or receive free LIVE tutoring through Brainfuse. Borrow eBooks, comics, digital magazines or stream movies using Hoopla, Libby and eLibraryNJ. Find accurate and reliable information, including Consumer Reports 24/7 using Jersey Clicks.
In partnership with the city of South Amboy, the senior book club will meet on the last Monday of the month at 10:30 am at the library. Social distancing will be practiced. The city can provide transportation if needed. Please fill out a registration form in the library to join. February’s book – Florence Gordon by Brian Morton
Don’t let the cold weather slow you down! Get your Game On! and borrow sports equipment such as basketballs, footballs, and soccer/volleyballs from the library. All you need is your Dowdell Library card! Thank you to Councilwoman Dato for kick starting the Game On! program and to the South Amboy/Sayreville Rotary Club for the generous donation of sports equipment.
Please check dowdell.org and the library’s social media pages for the latest up-to-date information on upcoming programming.
Library Hours are Monday, Tuesday, Thursday 10 am – 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.
