Press Release
SOUTH AMBOY — September is National Library Card month! Stop in today to sign up for a new card. You can use your South Amboy Library card at the Dowdell library, but it can also be used to check out materials at over 30 other local LMXAC libraries. You can find the complete list of libraries on our website, Dowdell.org. Your library card will also give you access to valuable online resources like Hoopla, Explora, eLibrary NJ, Libby, Heritage Quest, and Jersey Clicks.
Did you know that by borrowing four books a month from the Dowdell Library, you saved yourself over $60.00? That’s over $700.00 a year! If you want to see how much you can save, visit Dowdell.org and try the Library Savings Calculator on the left side of the webpage.
Signing up for a library card is easy! All South Amboy residents are eligible for a free library card, as well as school employees, city employees and business owners. South Amboy adults must show either a valid NJ driver’s license, state of NJ ID, a current utility bill, or a bank statement. All residents under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian with the above-required ID. Individuals that do not reside within borrowing area must show a pay stub or letter from the employer on company letterhead. Other individuals can also purchase a library card for $50 per year.
Curious what else is going on at your local library? (We can never fit everything here!) Stop by in-person or visit our website dowdell.org 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. The Dowdell Library hours are Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday from 10am to 8pm; Wednesday and Friday from 10am to 5pm and Saturday 12pm to 4pm after Labor Day.
Friends of the Perth Amboy Library Book Sale
PERTH AMBOY – The Friends of the Perth Amboy Free Public Library are once again having a book sale every other Saturday from 1 p.m. until 3 p.m. at the Brighton Avenue Community Center/Teen Center at the corner of Brighton Avenue and Sadowski Parkway in Perth Amboy. I know many people have been starving for reading material for these long months we were at home. We will be wearing masks and providing hand sanitizer and bags if needed. We also insist that anyone coming to peruse our collection also wear a mask. Paperbacks are $.50, hardcovers are $1, $5 for a bag full, oversize bags or boxes are $10, no lawn or garbage bags. We have best sellers by popular authors that are like new. The money we raise goes to support the library with providing programs, promoting literacy or to provide funds to the library with their needs beyond their budget. We are now accepting donations. We look forward to your visit.
For more information email us at friendsofperthamboylibrary@gmail.com, or call us at 201-381-1903 and like us on Facebook. Dealers are welcome. We are also welcoming new members.
