Dear Library Member,

  

Language barriers are among the most formidable obstacles for new arrivals to the United States.  This is not a new phenomenon.  Back in 1915, Bethlehem Steel, which provided steel for the Golden Gate Bridge among other landmarks, became one of the first American employers to provide free English language instruction to its immigrant workforce.  The Library, with the ongoing help of dedicated volunteer tutors, continues its own efforts to provide English language instruction this Fall.  Registration for English as a Second Language Classes will begin Monday, August 24.  Registration must be done in-person and initially is for Old Bridge residents only. Residents of other communities may be able to register closer to class start, which is September 15.  Classes take place at 7pm every Tuesday evening through December 15.

MobilePrint service, coming soon, will allow you to send prints to a Library printer from your home or within the Library from your smartphones, tablets, and computers!Just pick up your printouts at the Library. Watch out for more information about this new service from the Library in the coming weeks!!

Hero is a 2002 wuxia film directed by Zhang Yimou. Starring Jet Li as the nameless protagonist, the film is based on the story of Jing Ke's assassination attempt on the  King of Qin in 227 BC.  Hero received extremely favorable critical reviews and was nominated for the Best Foreign Language Film Oscar for the 2003 Academy Awards.  Join us on Monday, August 24 at 1:30pm to watch Hero, this week's Foreign Film Matinee selection.

It's not too late for anyone of any age to participate in our Summer Reading Program which ends on August 29.  Submit your review for a chance to win a prize.  Adult readers who submit reviews are eligible to win one of three Kindle ereaders.  Ereader winners will be selected after Labor Day.

Nancy Cohen, Library Director