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Library Events & Programs

Memories of Aprons & Cookies—5/12/08
Citizenship Workshop—5/27/08
Knitting Club—Wednesdays from 12 PM to 2 PM

Memories of Aprons & Cookies
Monday, May 12, 2008 at 6:30 PM

The humble apron has been in service for centuries and worn by both men and women alike. Come learn the history and importance of this unassuming but necessary article.
You are invited to share your apron memories and bring a cookie recipe to share (please bring 15 copies of your recipe).
What would an apron be without smudges from homemade baked cookies? Judith Krall-Russo will bring her collection to have on display and she will be wearing one of her favorite aprons. Attendees are invited to wear or bring their favorite apron.

Admission is FREE, but please register at the Lobby Reference Desk, by calling Denise at (732)727-0212 x. 21, or by emailing dleight@lmxac.org.

Citizenship Workshop
Tuesday, May 27, 2008 at 6:30 PM

Are you trying to become a United States citizen or need immigration help? Learn how to achieve that goal at a free workshop at the Sayreville Public Library, on Tuesday, May 27, 2008 at 6:30p.m. Debby Alter, Director of Immigrant and Refugee Services at Jewish Family and Vocational Services of Middlesex County, will discuss

Citizenship eligibility and requirements
Where, when and how much it costs to file your application
Review of the citizenship application
How to prepare for the citizenship test
What to expect at the interview
What to do if your application is lost or delayed
How to advocate for yourself at the Newark Service Center
How to file petitions for family members abroad
Helping your parents naturalize
Answers to you immigration questions
Representation at INS interviews

Attendees may bring a completed application for review. Applications and test preparation will be available at the workshop.

Sponsored by NJ Bar & IOLTA Foundation.

Admission is FREE, but please register at the Lobby Reference Desk, by calling Denise at (732)727-0212 x. 21, or by emailing dleight@lmxac.org.

Knitting Club
Wednesdays from 12 PM to 2 PM

Do you enjoy knitting and socializing? Join the Sayreville Library Knitting Club!

No need to register, drop by anytime. Bring your yarn and needles, and enjoy each other's company!

For more information, call Denise at (732) 727-0212 x. 21 or by email dleight@lmxac.org.

Library News

New Drive-Up Book Drop!
Access to Learning Express Database
Check your Library Account by Phone
Sayreville Census Data Made Easy

The Sayreville Public Libary Adds New Drive-Up Book Drop!

Patrons can now return their library materials without getting out of their cars! The new drop is located in the library parking lot (directly across from the main entrance) and is open 24 hours a day.

SPL Acquires LearningExpress Database. Try it Today!

LearningExpress provides a completely interactive online platform of practice tests and tutorial course series designed to help you succeed on the academic or licensing tests you must pass.

The library of exams includes:

AP tests in many subjects
College and graduate school entrance exams
Professional, civil service, and protection service exam preparation
Basic skills improvement
TOEFL, U.S. Citizenship, and much more

You'll get immediate scoring, complete answer explanations, and an individualized analysis of your results. The database can be accessed in the library or from home. The link to this database is on our Databases page, off of the library homepage. Log in with your Sayreville Library barcode.

Check your Library Account by Phone OR Online...

You can now check your library account by phone -- a new feature of our new library system.

Dial: 732-750-2965 and follow the prompts. You'll be asked to enter your library card number and PIN.

If you don't have or don't know your PIN, come to the library with your library card and ID and ask a staff member.

Of course, if you prefer Internet access, you can always check your account via the new iBistro catalog screen. To do this, return to the Library Homepage and choose your access: In-Library ~or~ Remote. Then select My Account from the menu on the screen and follow the prompts.

Again, if you don't have or don't know your PIN, come to the library with your library card and ID and ask a staff member.

Sayreville Census Data Made Easy

Some quick tables of data from the 2000 U.S. Census have been put together for you by your Library. The tables compare New Jersey, Middlesex County and Sayreville Borough, including Parlin.

http://www.sayrevillelibrary.org/census_data.html (Page will open in a new window.)

Tables include Total Population, Average Family Size, Number of Households, Race, Sex by Age, and others.

Additional data are available from the U.S. Census: www.census.gov