War of the Worlds Reenactment

The Library is very excited to present a special reenactment of the famous “War of the Worlds” radio broadcast this Saturday, Oct.17th at 2:30pm.

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During the months of July and August, the Library will be displaying the comic book artwork of Robert Bove in the Reading Area of the Central Library. Send comments to: OBPL

On donating items Yes, the Old Bridge Public Library does gratefully accept donations of materials from community members. All donations must be clean, and in good condition, and the Library asks that patrons please do not donate encyclopedias or college textbooks. Material will be scrutinized by the staff for its…

Here comes the Knight! Many thanks to the Old Bridge High School for letting us borrow their knight for the summer. He fits right in with out Dragons, Dreams and Daring Deeds summer reading theme. The knight now resides at the Reference Desk, where he protects the valor and honor…

Bonfire at the Laurence Harbor Beach As part of its Dragons, Dreams and Daring Deeds summer programming schedule, the Old Bridge Public Library will be hosting a bonfire on the Laurence Harbor beach at 9:00 p.m. on Saturday, July 23. During the bonfire, we will have stories of daring deeds…

On Saturday, June 16th, harpist Odarka Stockert presented a concert of medieval music as a part of the Library’s Dargons, Dreams and Daring Deeds summer programming schedule. Send comments to: OBPL

Do you believe in magick? Father Ave (aka Gene Virgilio) a traveling medieval monk of the Brotherhood of Saint Christopher heals the sick during the Make-It-Take-It teen program on herbal magick held at the Central Library on Thursday. The good Father enlightened the attendees on using herbs and other plants…

Build a Castle! Here is the latest wonder created by Head of Custodial Services and master builder Tiberiu Fekete on display at the Old Bridge Public Library. Would you like to build a castle too? Now you can! Castle Building Contest: Prove your knowledge of medieval architecture by building a…

Library Presents Classical Music Concert The Old Bridge Public Library will present a Medieval Music Concert with harpist Odarka Stockert on July 16th at 1:30 p.m. Odarka Polanskyj Stockert is an accomplished harpist, with a repertoire spanning the centuries — from Classical to Broadway to Folk. For this special concert,…