FRIENDS OF THE MIDDLESEX LIBRARY

COMMUNITY EVENTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS

     As of Monday, June 15, Gov. Murphy has given the green light to Libraries to begin “curbside” contactless pickup/dropoff. 

     This new service will start MONDAY, JUNE 22. As Interlibrary Loan has not safely restarted yet, this pickup is limited to ONLY items we currently have on our shelf, in our Middlesex library. We cannot place holds or obtain any materials from other libraries at this time.

     Our Bookdrops are open, and all materials are quarantined for a minimum of 72 hours, as recommended by the CDC, before returning to the shelves. Therefore, you may notice a delay in items being removed from your account. Rest assured, NO fines are being accrued or charged – all fines have been suspended until at least July 31.

     To pick up materials, park in the parking lot closest to the Community Room (the lot by Borough Hall). The Community Room doors will be open and you can pick up your materials there without entering the building. Don’t forget to wear your mask – keep our staff and yourself safe!


THANK YOU for your patience as we all navigate this new normal!

For more information, please visit MiddlesexLibraryNJ.org

Please note: In case we have to cancel a program for bad weather or other emergency, there will be a message on the Library's answering machine        (732-356-6602) as well as a posting on our Facebook page.

And, just so you know...

Our programs are open to everyone, not only Middlesex residents!

Enjoy a Wednesday jazz concert on us. Amani performs LOVE at the Bickford Theatre in Morristown. Enjoy!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P-MwfU3d2bI&feature=youtu.be

Stephen Fuller sings Old Man River in memory of the late Paul Robeson. He's joined by Fred Fischer on piano.

Click on the link and enjoy!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EusQ77XEvDk&feature=youtu.be



Enjoy a Wednesday jazz concert on us!  There Will Never Be Another You. Amani (Peace) performs at the Salem Roadhouse Café in Union, NJ.  Marty Eigen, sax; Fred Fischer, piano; Flip Peters, guitar; Ben Rubens, bass and nick Scheuble, drums

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UqCSOz8RJJY&feature=youtu.be

Amani (Peace) performs Nature Boy at the Bickford Theatre in Morristown, NJ.  Marty Eigen, flute; Fred Fischer, piano; Stephen Fuller, vocals; Alex Gressel, bass: Vern Mobley, drums and Flip Peters, guitar.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GQvGrJTbjUc

Enjoy a Wednesday jazz concert on us! Amani remembers George Floyd with their rendition of "When You're Smiling."

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ItZx83UTYfU&feature=youtu.be

Enjoy a Wednesday jazz concert on us! Amani, a local jazz group has generously offered to share their concerts with us. This week, Amani performs at the Salem Roadhouse Cafe. Enjoy!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tggPhQ1NK0k&feature=youtu.be

We'd like you to enjoy this selection, "A Day in the Life of a Fool", performed by Stephen Fuller and Amani. Enjoy!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PIeLCvT6qIE&feature=youtu.be

This week, Amani performs the music of Nat King Cole at the Bickford Theatre in Morristown, NJ.  Calypso Blues, written by Nat King Cole is performed by Stephen Fullerand Vern Mobley.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2fs6iWT0Cu8&feature=youtu.be



This week we feature Amani at the Salem Roadhouse Café, Union, NJ.  Featuring Fred Fischer, vocals and piano. Click on the link below.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5JrMF-k4gG4&feature=youtu.be

Enjoy a concert on us! Amani plays the music of Nat King Cole at the Bickford Theatre in Morristown! Click on the link below.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=91njkz2idmY&feature=youtu.be

Join the Friends for 2020!

Your membership fee of $10 per household

will support future programs and your hometown library.

To download a membership form, click here.

Thank you!



The Friends of the Middlesex Library now participate

 in the Amazon Smile program.

It's easy!

Just select the Friends of the Middlesex Library

as your designated charity at AmazonSmile.

     For eligible purchases at AmazonSmile, the AmazonSmile Foundation will donate 0.5% of the purchase price to the customer’s selected charitable organization.

Click on this link to get started:

http://smile.amazon.com/ch/46-3797504

HELP WANTED!!

     The Friends of the Middlesex Public Library are looking for energetic volunteers to join our Fundraising Efforts.  If you have experience in Fundraising and want to make a difference in your community, we need you! For more information, please email us: info@middlesexfol.org

Remember, everybody needs more friends!

     An Adult Book Discussion Group meets at the library the second Tuesday of each month at 7:00 P.M.

     For further information about the book group, call Beverly Weber at 732-356-3536.

All events are free of charge and are held in the Community Room of the Library.



Please note: Some of our programs take place during the hours the Library is closed. Their hours of operation do not affect our performances.

MIDDLESEX PUBLIC LIBRARY

1300 MOUNTAIN AVE.

MIDDLESEX, NJ 08846

732-356-6602

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The Friends rely on donations from our community to fund our programs.

Your generous support has made us the success we are. Thank you, everyone!