Fun For All Ages











Adult Highlights

Dowdell Library is excited to share these online virtual health programs 
in collaboration with Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital 
and RWJ Barnabas Health. If you are interested in these online events, please register by emailing communityed@rwjbh.org.




 

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgZ8tn2oGoQ4occK0Ji9pKA


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Summer 2024 Featured Events in Middlesex County.
Click the Discover Middlesex link below to find out more!

Discover Middlesex

Library Card Sign Up Month!
 

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday
10 a.m. to 8 p.m

Wednesday, Friday
10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Holiday Closing


Fourth of July
Thursday, July 4
 

The Dowdell Library is located off John T. O'Leary Boulevard
and adjacent to the South Amboy Middle / High School.

Our mailing address is:
100 Harold G.
Hoffman Plaza 
South Amboy, NJ 08879

Contact Us
(732) 721-6060 Telephone
(732) 721-1054 Fax comments@dowdell.org
 

    
https://sam.search.stellanj.org/

STELLA Libraries, the new name for the LMxPRESS PLUS app.

STELLA IS: 
Sharing
Technology 
Enhancing 
Local 
Library 
Access

Search and place holds on millions of items available in the
STELLA catalog with our new and improved app!

Search all STELLA member libraries for your favorite books, movies, music, and more.

Download and connect to digital content, and stay in touch with your library's community through social media feeds and event calendars.

Google Play Store
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=us.sol.LMAC&hl=en_US

Apple Store
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/stella-libraries/id1414510760


Pay Your Library
Fines Online With SmartPay 
at dowdell.org



https://smartpay.lmxac.org/scripts/smartpay/smartpay.dll
 

Spotlight  
 

Reserve Upcoming Releases 

http://dowdell.org/spotlight.html
 

 

Do you have a unique collection? If so, please consider sharing it with us! 

The Dowdell Library has a great area for display: The Davidoff Exhibition Area. We also have two display cases that can accommodate smaller items. 

Please contact the
Dowdell Library 
732-721-6060
comments@dowdell.org
for more information. 


Click here to view
past exhibits
dowdell.org/exhibits.html
 

 

 

 

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Support the Dowdell Library Foundation
 

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. 

http://dowdellfoundation.org
 

 

DIGITAL LIBRARY



Improve on tests for High School, College, Graduate School and U.S. Citizenship.

Help for resumes, job searches and Microsoft Office training. 

Vocational test prep for Nursing, Law Enforcement, Public Safety, Teaching exams and more.

Create an account with a username and password to keep track of your progress.

https://galesupport.com/njgeo?loc=nj_dowdell_ct&db=PTCP




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. 

https://medlineplus.gov/





Click on the image above and enter your 9 digit library card number to begin searching!




Explora is easy-to-use and provides reliable online content for elementary and secondary school students.

Explora Primary

Explora Middle School

Explora High School

Explora For Public Libraries



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.

https://www.hoopladigital.com/

Apple Store
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/hoopla-digital/id580643740

Google Play Store
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.hoopladigital.android&hl=en_US&gl=US



Borrow ebooks, audiobooks, magazines, and more from your local library for free! 

https://libbyapp.com/

Apple Store
https://apps.apple.com/au/app/libby-by-overdrive/id1076402606

Google Play Store
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.overdrive.mobile.android.libby&hl=en_US&gl=US  

JERSEYCLICKS Online Research Available 24/7.  To search click below https://www.njstatelib.org/services_for_libraries/statewide_services/jerseyclicks/ To search all JERSEYCLICKS categories and or CONSUMER REPORTS, click below. Once you find an article, enter your whole library card number starting with for full text access. https://widgets.ebscohost.com/prod/customerspecific/cjrlc085/widgets/index.html REFERENCE SOLUTIONS 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. https://www.referenceusa.com/Home/Home   HERITAGE QUEST Discover your family history and genealogy and begin your family history journey.  https://www.heritagequestonline.com/hqoweb/library/do/login/ipbarcode?aid=145822

Downloadable content, 
24 hours / 7 days a week.

Latest Overdrive Advantage
eBook Additions

Think Twice
Coben, Harlan

Eruption
Crichton, Michael

Camino Ghosts
Grisham, John

Funny Story
Henry, Emily

Darling Girls
Hepworth, Sally

Look on the Bright Side
Higgins, Kristan

Paradise Problem
Lauren, Christina

24th Hour
Patterson, James

Mind Games
Roberts, Nora

Nosy Neighbors
Sampson, Freya

Only the Brave
Steel, Danielle

One Perfect Couple
Ware, Ruth
 
Visit the link below to get started with eBooks

http://dowdell.org/ereader.html