Your library has more than just books! Stream music and movies with Kanopy and Hoopla! Spend the day at the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) in NYC with a museum pass, read the latest magazine with Libby, attend an enrichment filled program for all ages from toddlers to adults. There is so much to discover at your local library. Stop in today!
Dowdell Library is excited to share this virtual health program in
collaboration with Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital and RWJBarnabas Health. If you are interested in attending,
please register by emailing communityed@rwjbh.org
The Dowdell Library Foundation, Inc. was established to enhance financial support for the Sadie Pope Dowdell Public Library of South Amboy, NJ with private funding through grants and donations.
We accomplish our mission through fundraising and your contributions, which enable us to increase library capabilities, resources and services for the community. The Dowdell Library Foundation, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation and all gifts are tax deductible and qualify for matching grants from many employers.
Provides high-quality, relevant health and wellness information that is trusted, easy to understand, free and in both English and Spanish. Anytime, anywhere, on any device for FREE.
Instantly borrow media, eBooks & comics to enjoy on your computer, tablet, phone & TV! With no waiting, titles can be streamed immediately, or downloaded for offline enjoyment later.
Reference Solutions is a powerful online reference and research tool providing library cardholders instant, real-time access to accurate, in-depth information on
U.S. businesses (59 million) and U.S. residents (310 milliion).
Reference Solutions makes it faster and easier to find new
business opportunities, research executives and companies, find news articles, conduct job searches, research papers, locate addresses and phone numbers,
conduct market research and much more. http://www.dowdell.org/adult.html
Advantage titles provides
South Amboy residents additional access to new eBooks/eAudio added
every month!
Visit the link below to get started https://dowdell.org/
digitalcontent.html
A Helping Hand for Homeowners in Need
If you have experienced a financial hardship and an increase in housing related expenses associated with the coronavirus pandemic that created a risk of mortgage delinquency, mortgage default, foreclosure or property tax lien, the Homeowner Assistance Fund may be able to help. https://njerma.com/
Stay Safe From Online Scams
Online scams have become increasingly sophisticated, targeting people through everyday communication channels and exploiting emotions to gain trust and money. Understanding how these scams work is one of the best ways to protect yourself.
Scammers online can reach you in many ways: phone calls, text messages, emails, and links shared online through social media or websites. These messages often look or sound legitimate. A scammer might pose as a bank representative, a government agency, a delivery service, or even someone you know.
One of the most important rules is to avoid clicking on suspicious links. Even if a message appears convincing, do not click links or download attachments unless you are absolutely certain they are safe. Instead, verify the sender by going directly to the organization’s official website or contacting them through a trusted phone number—such as the one listed on a bill statement or the company’s verified website.
Scammers rely heavily on persuasion tactics to manipulate their targets. Some promise “phantom riches,” such as lottery winnings or investment opportunities that sound too good to be true. Others use profiling, gathering bits of personal information to make their approach more convincing. Fear and intimidation are also common—messages may claim your account has been compromised or that you owe money and face legal consequences.
A key element in many scams is the creation of a heightened emotional state. Scammers may try to make you feel afraid, excited, or even loved. When emotions are high, people are more likely to act without thinking critically. When it comes to payment, scams often involve unusual or hard-to-trace methods. You may be asked to send money through wire transfers, money transfer apps, or even gift cards. In some cases, scammers request physical cash. These methods are favored because they are difficult to reverse once the money is sent.
Staying safe requires a combination of awareness and caution. Take your time, verify information independently, and never send money or share sensitive details without confirming the legitimacy of the request. If something feels off, it probably is.
