Banned Book Week  
September 22-28, 2024

Banned Books Week was launched in 1982 in response to a sudden surge in the number of challenges to books in libraries, bookstores, and schools. Typically (but not always) held during the last week of September, the annual event highlights the value of free and open access to information and brings together the entire book community — librarians, educators, authors, publishers, booksellers, and readers of all types — in shared support of the freedom to seek and to express ideas.

Click the link below to view the banned book titles.
https://bannedbooksweek.org/about/











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

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

KIDS/TEENS

Small Business & Job Resources


 Business Source Elite
https://research.ebsco.com/c/5x2dc3?db=bsh

Small Business Reference Center
https://research.ebsco.com/c/ypo5xs/topics

Regional Business News
https://research.ebsco.com/c/5x2dc3?db=bwh

Reference Solutions
https://www.referenceusa.com/Home/Home
 

Halloween Costume Contest Party


 

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

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

Saturday
12-4 p.m.
Starting 9/14

Holiday Closing
Labor Day
Monday, September 2


 

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
 

  

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

STELLA IS: 
Sharing
Technology 
Enhancing 
Local 
Library 
Access
 

Use the STELLA app to:

• Place holds on items across all STELLA member libraries and choose your pickup location.
• Manage your library account: view holds, checkouts, and renew items.
• Store a digital copy of your library card on your device so you always have it with you.
• Check your favorite library’s social media feeds.
• See upcoming library events on each member library’s calendar.
• Access digital content offered by individual libraries.

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
 

 

 

 

Print Wirelessly
 

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 aimed at various demographics with ease.

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! 

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. http://www.dowdell.org/adult.html   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

Atomic Habits
Clear, James

Think Twice
Coben, Harlan

Flashpoint
Coulter, Catherine

Eruption
Crichton, Michael

Midnight Feast
Foley, Lucy

Summer Pact
Giffin, Emily

Sentinel
Greaney, Mark

Camino Ghosts
Grisham, John

Funny Story
Henry, Emily

Swan Song
Hilderbrand, Elin

Flashback
Johansen, Iris

Lost Coast
Kellerman, Jonathan

Lies & Weddings
Kwan, Kevin

What Have you Done?
Lapena, Shari

Paradise Problem
Lauren, Christina

Frozen River
Lawhon, Ariel

Fury
Michaelides, Alex

24th Hour
Patterson, James

Hard to Kill
Patterson, James

House of Glass
Pekkanen, Sarah

Briar Club
Quinn, Kate

Middle of the Night
Sager, Riley

Shadow of Doubt
Thor, Brad

Advantage titles provides South Amboy residents additional access to new eBooks added every month! 
Visit the link below to get started with eBooks

http://dowdell.org/ereader.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/