Library News and September Events
For more information and to register for programs, call 908-789-1670 or email garwoodlibrary@garwood.org
The Garwood Library is now open to the public in limited capacity. The hours are Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Tuesday, Thursday from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Five people are permitted in the library at a time for thirty minutes. No computer, bathroom, water fountain, or photocopier will be available. The staff can assist with copying and faxing. All programs will continue to be virtual. Of course, masks and social distancing are required. We encourage no more than one family member in the building at any one time. If you must visit with your children, we encourage you to hold the hand of young children and keep other children within your control.
For those who wish to remain outside the building Curbside Pickup will be available on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Please call the Library and request the items you wish to borrow. Patrons can check out five items at a time per person. The items will be ready within thirty minutes of the call time. Items will be placed in bags with the patron’s name on it on a cart at the main entrance. If you have any trouble at the time of pick up, please call the Library for assistance. Books will be available for all adult and juvenile cardholders in good standing. All items checked out including DVDs and Audio material must be returned to the Library book drop.
The Library and Historical Committee continue to help document history. The Library has teamed up with the Historical Committee to document the impact of Covid 19 on the people of Garwood. Between now and whenever the quarantine ends, we ask those who live and or work in Garwood to share their personal experiences through pictures or words (1,500 words or less) by sending their submission via email to garwoodlibrary@garwood.org
The Garwood Library Board of Trustees meeting will take place on Wednesday, September 2, 2020, at 7 p.m. in the Library.
Every Thursday in September will be Lego Zoom. Join us at 3:30 p.m. each Thursday for a new build. Check the Events section of Garwood Public Library’s website for the Zoom link.
The Library will host Adult Trivia Night on Tuesday, September 15, at 7 p.m. via Zoom. The winning team will receive a gift card prize. Check the Events section of Garwood Public Library’s website for the Zoom link
Join our Virtual Adult Craft on Tuesday, September 22, 2020. Supplies for the craft will be available September 21. A craft tutorial will appear on Facebook Premiere on the Library’s Facebook page on September 22 at 3 p.m. The video will be available for viewing thereafter. Registration is required and is limited to 10 participants. Sign up on the Library website’s events calendar or by phone.
Don’t forget about the library’s digital service. Hoopla offers thousands of digital books, audio books, comics, music, movies and more. Patrons may check out 5 Hoopla items a month. All Garwood Middle School Reading Fiction Books are available on Hoopla.
