South Amboy Library News from Sadie Pope Dowdell Library

Patricia Shih Family Beach Party Concert

Michael J. Elson — Thu, 06 Aug 2009 18:48:39 GMT

Please join us Wednesday, Aug. 12, at 2:00 p.m. for the Patricia Shih Family Beach Party Concert.

A multi-instrumentalist, Ms. Shih plays 6 and 12 string guitars, piano, Marxophone, Chinese flower drum, and soprano recorder. She has five albums to her credit: two for adults, "Woman With One Closed Eye" (Glass Records) and "Leap of Faith" (Flying Fish Records); and three family/children’s albums, "The Power of One" (NAPPA Gold Award & Parents’ Choice Approved Award), "Big Ideas!" and "Making Fun!" (1997 Parents Choice Approval Award) on Glass Records. Her work is also included on three anthology albums: "Sharing Thoughts," "Early Ears" (Zoom Express, BMG), and "Rainbow Sign" (Rounder Records), which was honored by the American Library Association Notable Children’s Recording Award, Parents’ Choice Award, Parents’ Prize, NAAPA Gold Medal, and the L.A. Times "Best of 1993" list.

http://www.patriciashih.com/

Spotlight Books for May 2009

Michael J. Elson — Wed, 15 Apr 2009 16:11:04 GMT

The most recent additions to our library for May 2009 have been posted to the website. Click here, download & print the PDF, check off the titles you want to reserve and drop it off at the library.

All titles listed have a large first printing and are expected to be in demand. Place your name on a reserve list now!!

South Amboy Citizen Online

Michael J. Elson — Mon, 13 Apr 2009 18:17:32 GMT

We are pleased to announce that years 1910-1944 of the South Amboy Citizen have been uploaded to our website.

http://www.dowdell.org/beta/citizen/citizen.html

We need your help!

Michael J. Elson — Thu, 12 Feb 2009 19:37:00 GMT

Library Funding Threatened

Contact Your Assemblyman Today!

A3753 was introduced on February 9, 2009. This bill calls for a mandatory reduction in minimum funding for public libraries to 1/6 mill. Passage of this bill would have a devastating impact on public library service in New Jersey . Contrary to the misleading statement accompanying the legislation there are not MANY municipalities collecting funds in excess of public library needs. In fact, legislation was passed last year which would permit a local library board to return 'excessive' funds to a local municipality. Few have done so. A3753 must be defeated.

All library supporters must speak loudly about this unjustified attack on public library funding.

Please click on the link to locate your NJ assemblymen: http://capwiz.com/ala/nj/home/

The South Amboy Citizen

Michael J. Elson — Tue, 13 Jan 2009 20:50:38 GMT

Years 1913 and 1914 have been uploaded for your reference.

The South Amboy Citizen

Want To Win a Webkinz?

Michael J. Elson — Mon, 12 Jan 2009 20:03:57 GMT

Stop by to enter into the BEST DRESSED PET PHOTO CONTEST or grab an entry form online. Entries are due by Jan 31st.

Community Open House

Michael J. Elson — Tue, 16 Dec 2008 20:13:53 GMT

Join us Saturday, December 27, 2008 from 12 noon to 3 pm. Enjoy cookies and cider amidst holiday music. And at 1 pm view the children’s film “Snow Day”.

Beta site adds The South Amboy Citizen

Michael J. Elson — Wed, 29 Oct 2008 16:52:35 GMT

We have added a new interface to access the digital copies of The South Amboy Citizen. We have only added the year 1910 so far, but we aim to add all years through 1944 very soon.

In the meantime, please feel free to read the issues from 1910.