At the Library: April 29 to May 6
Events are subject to change. Most events are at the Central Branch unless noted otherwise. Check with the organizer’s website and social media for updates. For library program registration, visit https://oldbridgelibrary.events.mylibrary.digital
Through April 30 – Adult Take Home Craft – Hip Hop Bunny Sign.
April 29, May 6 – 10 a.m. – Mahjong Club.
April 29, May 6 – 10:15 a.m. and 11:15 a.m. – Baby Storytime.
April 29 – 6 p.m. – Teen Volunteer Night, Laurence Harbor Branch.
April 29 – 6:30 p.m. – Book Pillow: Part 2.
April 29 – 6:30 p.m. – Chess Club.
April 29 – 6:30 p.m. – Basic Bites: Guacamole (Grades 6-12).
April 29 – 7 p.m. – Old Bridge Cultural Arts Committee Book Club.
April 30 – 10:15 a.m. – Family Storytime.
April 30 – 1 p.m. – Scrabble Club.
April 30 – 5 p.m. – Toddler Storytime.
April 30 – 6 p.m. – D&D Hangout.
April 30 – 6:30 p.m. – Gentle Yoga.
April 30 – 6:30 p.m. – ESL Guided Conversation Group.
May 1 – 11 a.m. – Canasta Club.
May 1 – 11 a.m. – Socrates Cafe.
May 1 – 2:30 p.m. – Friday Film: “Truth & Treason” (2025).
May 1 – 4 p.m. – Crafternoon.
May 1 – 6:30 p.m. – Rummikub Club.
May 1 – 7 p.m. – Idea Farm Safety Certification.
May 2 – 10 a.m. – Spice Kits Available.
May 2 – 11 a.m. – Math Tutoring.
May 2 – 11 a.m. – Tech Helpers.
May 2 – 11 a.m. – Storytime Saturday, Laurence Harbor Branch.
May 2 – noon – Lego Lab.
May 2 – 2 p.m. – Rainforest Revelations presented by Jenkinson’s Aquarium.
May 2 – 1 p.m. – AI All Around.
May 4 – 10:15 a.m. – Mini Makers Drop-in Craft.
May 4 – 4 p.m. – Chess Tutoring.
May 4 – 6 p.m. – Tech Helpers.
May 4 – 6:30 p.m. – Adult Craft Club.
May 4 – 7 p.m. – Celebrating 250 Years of Jewish Life in the U.S. – A Zoom program.
May 5 – 10:15 a.m. – ABC Play with Me.
May 5 – 2 p.m. – Novel Knots.
May 5 – 6 p.m. – Art Party.
May 6 – 4 p.m. – Read to the Dogs.
May 6 – 6 p.m. – Teen Coloring Club.
May 6 – 6:30 p.m. – Sewing Machine Organizer: Part 1.
May 6 – 6:30 p.m. – Chess Club.
May 6 – 6:30 p.m. – Teen Advisory Board Monthly meeting.
Blood Center
American Red Cross Llura Gund Blood Donation Center – Central New Jersey
707 Alexander Road, Suite 101, Princeton
Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday: 12:30-7:15 p.m.
Thursday: 10:45 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Friday, Saturday, and Sunday: 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Tinton Falls NJ American Red Cross Blood and Platelet Donation Center
1540 West Park Avenue, Tinton Falls
Tuesdays and Wednesdays: 11:00 a.m. to 7:15 p.m.
Fridays and Saturdays: 7:15 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
April is National Volunteer Month, and the Red Cross celebrates the kindness of blood donors and those who volunteer their time. There is no substitute for blood — volunteer donors are essential to patient care. Those who come to give through April 30 will receive a $15 e-gift card to a choice of merchant. See RedCrossBlood.org/Hope for details.
All who come to give from May 1 to 17 will receive a $20 Amazon Gift Card by email, thanks to partners at Amazon. See RedCrossBlood.org/Amazon for details.
Monday, May 11 – noon to 6 p.m. – Old Bridge Library, 1 Old Bridge Plaza in large meeting room.
In the community
Wednesday, April 29
Savvy Seniors – A Safety Awareness Workshop for Seniors will be held at 2 p.m. Professor Douglas S. Collier, professor of Criminal Justice at Monmouth University and a former DEA (Drug Enforcement Agency) Special Agent, will lead the session. Topics will include: medication awareness, online security and fraud prevention. For more information and to register visit the township’s website https://www.oldbridge.com.
Thursday April 30
Zoning Board meeting will be held at 7:30 p.m., 1 Old Bridge Plaza.
Old Bridge Township School District Orchestra Festival will be held from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. in the Old Bridge High School main auditorium.
Sunday, May 3
Come watch principals, administrators, and staff take the court on Team UKnighted at the The Harlem Wizards Game at 3 p.m. held at Old Bridge High School. For tickets visit https://harlemwizardsinabox.com/game/event/matawannj05-03-26-03-00pm/
Tuesday, May 5
Township Council meeting will be held at 7:30 p.m. in municipal courtroom.
Board of Education will hold a public hearing at 7 p.m. at Old Bridge High School.
Wednesday, May 6
The Open Space Committee will hold a special meeting at 7 p.m. in Room 217 to discuss open space tax.
Wednesday, May 13
Join The Thomas Warne Museum and Old Bridge Public Library to see the first true stoneware potters of America – American Stoneware Collectors LLC – at 6:30 p.m. held at the library, 1 Old Bridge Plaza.
Friday May 22
Middlesex County cordially invites county residents over 90 years of age to join in on the 90-plus Birthday Bash Celebration and luncheon from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Old Bridge Senior Center, 1 Old Bridge Plaza. Registration is required by May 15 at forms.office.com/g/LnfvzapXxS. For additional questions call (732) 745-3295 or email mcoads.events@co.middlesex.nj.us.
Monday, May 25
Memorial Day Parade will be held starting at 9 a.m. on Laurence Parkway and Ely Avenue. Honoring Grand Marshal Joseph Shafran, Private 1st Class U.S. Army. For questions call (732) 721-5600 ext. 4999.
Ongoing
The Old Bridge Police Department is hosting the 2026 Youth Police Academy and is now accepting applications. The academy is open to any students entering 6th, 7th or 8th grade in September and attends a private or public school in the township. The Academy will be held at the Old Bridge Township Police Department from Monday to Friday, July 20 to 24 from 8 a.m. to approximately 3 p.m. Spots are limited to 30 applicants. Visit the Old Bridge Police Department’s social media page for an application. A completed application and a check payment in the amount of $125 made payable to the Township of Old Bridge addressed to the Old Bridge Police Department, One Old Bridge Plaza, Old Bridge, NJ 08857. Attention: Jennifer Gates/Police Administration.
Through May – Old Bridge Municipal Utilities Authority is conducting its Spring Flushing program from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily. The water may show a light discoloration, which is temporary.
Be a Buddy or Field Crew with Just4Kixs – Soccer for Children with Special Needs. The Just4Kixs Soccer Program has joined the Old Bridge Soccer Club which plays on Higgins Fields, 260 Higgins Road. Register online at www.oldbridgesc.com. Spring season began Saturday, April 11 and ends Saturday, June 6.
