Friends of the Phillipsburg Free Public Library

Ever wonder why many of your favorite authors aren’t available in an eBook or eAudiobook format from New Jersey libraries? The answer might surprise you.  The policies of the major publishers concerning selling eBooks to libraries are all different. Your library has to deal with policies like:• Publishers who refuse to sell eBooks and/or eAudiobooks to libraries;• Publishers who charge libraries as much as 5 times more than consumers for the same digital content;• Publishers who embargo their content and will not sell to libraries any newly published digital content;• Publishers who make digital content available in only some formats (ePub but not Kindle for example). For years libraries have worked hand in hand with publishers. That relationship has now changed drastically and libraries, including ours, find themselves unable to deliver the digital … Read entire article »

You don’t need an expensive camera to capture life’s beauty.  Award winning local photographer, Mr. Ajay Kathuria of GreenwichPhotoGrafx, will demonstrate some simple and easy techniques to capture beautiful images with any camera, cell phone or device at the Phillipsburg Public Library. Free and open to the public.  Sat 6/16 and Sat 6/23 from 11:00AM – 12:30PM Registration is recommended.  Sign up at the library, call us at 908-454-3712, or email us at info@FPFPL.org Sponsored by Friends of PFPL, a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organization of volunteers and library advocates. Phillipsburg Free Public Library is located at 200 Frost Avenue, corner of Corliss St in Phillipsburg, NJ 08865 or call (908) 454-3712 for directions. … Read entire article »

Students from Greenwich Township Middle School’s Interactive Club will present “Technology 101” on Thursday, June 7 at the Phillipsburg Free Public Library. The students hope to bridge the generation gap across the digital divide with the cooperation of the Steiner Learning Series, an educational and lifestyle enhancement program for adults and senior citizens. “Many senior citizens don’t know the difference between an iPad and an iPod,” explained Sue Flad, Steiner Learning Series coordinator, “but now we can learn from the experts.” Free and open to the public.  Thu 6/7 from 1:00PM – 3:00PM Registration is recommended.  Register at the library or call us at 908-454-3712, or email us at info@fpfpl.org Sponsored by Friends of PFPL, a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organization of volunteers and library advocates who work tirelessly to enhance your library experience. Phillipsburg Free Public Library … Read entire article »

Heartfelt thanks to everyone who supported our annual Spring Book Sale, we were able to reach our goal of funding all three 2012 Summer Reading Programs! A record number of books, CD’s, DVD’s and even a collection of comics were donated this year.  The Spring Book Sale is our main fundraiser for some of the educational and cultural enrichment programs that the library offers.  The support from the community means so much, especially during these lean economic times. We were delighted to see so many familiar faces and made many new friends.  The camaraderie of book lovers and reading enthusiasts while everyone browsed for books was wonderful. The library accepts book donations throughout the year.  Many thanks to the librarians and staff for their assistance and hard work.  We hope to see everyone … Read entire article »

If you use GoodSearch.com as your search engine while searching or purchasing items online you can automatically send money to your library. We understand how busy you all are and how difficult it can be to set time aside to help your library. However, we found an easy way for all to help generate money for our library by doing something that most of us do every day! Imagine if every time you searched for something on the internet or made a purchase penny’s would be sent to your library? Well no need to imagine that any more because it’s now a reality! All you have to do is use GoodSearch.com We registered Friends of Phillipsburg Free Public Library with GoodSearch.com, a company that helps non-profits like ours raise funds through the everyday … Read entire article »

Friends of the LibraryB – I – G ANNUAL BOOK(and audio books and movies and music and … much more)SALE Thursday, April 19, 20126:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.Preview & Sale$10.00 Admission Friday, April 20, 20129:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Saturday, April 21, 2012  Location:  Phillipsburg Free Public LibraryCorner of Frost & Corliss908-454-3712www.pburglib.org  … Read entire article »

Join us for a free seminar on wills and estate planning. Kevin O’Neill, Warren County Surrogate,will speak on the pitfalls to avoid when creating a will. Other important topics suchas probation of wills and trusts and estates will be discussed. Refreshments will be served. Register at the Phillipsburg Free Public Library200 Frost Avenue, Phillipsburg NJ(908) 454-3712 or info@fpfpl.org Sponsored by Friends of the Phillipsburg Free Public Library … Read entire article »

Sunday, March 18, 2012 at 2 p.m. Presented by Family Stages Strega Nona is the charming grandma witch of Italian folklore,  She uses her magic chants & potions to help the residents of her little village.  This play is performed with great energy & humor by two gifted actors portraying multiple characters.   Children of all ages are welcome! This is a special Sunday performance The library will be closed for all other services … Read entire article »