Press Release 12/10/22
SOUTH AMBOY — 2023 brings a new year of possibilities and fun to Dowdell Library -including book clubs for teens and seniors, online virtual health classes, storytimes, children’s activities and more. Stop by and check out what’s happening at your local library!
The Senior Book Club will meet on Monday, January 30 from 10:30 am – 11:30 am (snow date is Wednesday, February 1, same time.) Stop by the Library to pick up this month’s book. Want to join? Just contact the library at 732-721-6060.
Play BINGO for adults on Monday, January 9 at 10:30 am. Small non-monetary prizes will be awarded. Participate in the Adult Winter Reading Challenge for a chance to win a dessert culinary basket every time you check out library materials throughout January!
Dowdell Library, in collaboration with Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital and RWJ Barnabas Health, offers online virtual health programs. Some courses include Stress Reduction through Imagery and Stretch It! Chair exercising, stretching, and flexibility workshop. Please register by emailing Kathleen Johnson kathleen.johnson@rwjbh.org. For a complete list of the classes, please visit Dowdell.org.
Parents with toddlers! Join Ms. Maryanne for Storytime on Monday, January 9 and Saturday, January 21 from 1-2 pm for stories, games, activities, and crafts.
Kids, stop by every Wednesday from 3:30-4:30 pm for the After School Fun Club. Drop in for bingo, relay races, scavenger hunts and Pokemon card swaps. Become part of the story and adventure in the Dungeons & Dragons Gaming Club on Thursday, January 26 from 6-7:30 pm, for ages 6 and up.
Teens! Join us for our NEW Teen Book Club! Pick up a copy of the book for the first meeting starting Tuesday, February 21 from 3-4 pm. Are you looking to start your weekend early? Stop by the Teen Hangout on Fridays from 2:30-4 pm for video games, enjoying anime, making crafts and meeting new friends. Do you need community service hours? Join the Teen Advisory Board (TAB) on Friday, January 20 from 3-4 pm and bring your ideas for connecting with teens, programming, book selections, and more.
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.
