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Get a Woodbridge Library Card Instantly
WOODBRIDGE – Woodbridge Public Library has enabled online library card registration to improve resident access to library services. Residents fill out a simple form on the WPL website or from the app, “WPL on the Go,” and immediately receive a temporary digital library card in their email. The digital card can be used to access a wide range of digital content from books, audiobooks, magazines, online classes, video based tutors and more.
Library Director, Monica Eppinger, explained, “We are doing what we can to make it convenient for residents to get a library card so they can use all of our terrific resources.”
The temporary card will be valid for nintey days so any digital items that were checked out will continue to be available. Once library staff process the online application a permanent card will be mailed to the resident’s address with a welcome packet. Residents can use their permanent card at three Woodbridge Township locations, the Main Library, 1 George Frederick Plaza, Woodbridge, the Iselin Branch, 1081 Green Street, Iselin and the Fords Branch, 211 Ford Avenue, Fords, and 50 area libraries in the MURAL system in Middlesex and Union Counties.
Contact the Main Library, 732-634-4450, x5, for more information or visit the Woodbridge Public Library website, woodbridgelibrary.org to “Ask-A-Librarian” by e-mail or chat.
VOTE BY MAIL REMOVAL REQUEST FORM
By John M. Mitch, Municipal Clerk
Some voters have come to learn that they are on a list to receive a Mail in Ballot for all future elections. If a voter no longer wants to receive his / her ballot this way and prefers to either vote in person or, only obtain a Mail in Ballot on an as needed basis, a form (Vote By Mail Removal Request Form) will need to be completed. To obtain this form, a registered voter can call the Municipal Clerk’s Office at 732 602-6007 and ask that a staff member either mail it or email it to them. Once the form is completed, it will need to be mailed or emailed to the County Clerk’s Office which details are available on the form.
DVRT – DOMESTIC VIOLENCE RESPONSE TEAM LOOKING FOR VOLUNTEERS
Woodbridge Township Domestic Violence Response Team is in need of volunteers to assist and advocate for victims of DV (domestic violence). Due to the additional stresses associated with the COVID pandemic, the incidence of DV has increased over the past 2 years. The team is comprised of ordinary citizens such as yourself, people who are interested in volunteering within the community for the betterment of the township as an advocate against DV.
The advocate’s role is to support victims with DV information and resources for themselves and for their families as well, especially when there are children involved. With limited exceptions information shared by the individuals is confidential between the advocate and the individual.
A new advocate upon successful completion of a 40-hour course and after shadowing a trained advocate, is assigned multiple 12-hour shifts each month to be on call and respond to the Woodbridge Police Department when someone requires assistance as a victim or is seeking information about domestic violence.
In addition, during the year there are community events such as parades, street fairs and music events, at which the advocates play an active role in providing information and supporting advocacy against domestic violence.
Considering the statistics of, 1 in 4 women and 1 in 7 men in their lifetime will be a victim of domestic violence, virtually everyone knows of someone that is or has been a victim/survivor of domestic violence. Family members especially parents of preteens and teenagers, should be aware of the signs of and the incidence of DV in teenage years and young adulthood.
Information about Domestic Violence, resources and how you can help a friend or family member is readily available at the DVRT website. Feel free to reach out to us to volunteer or for further information at: www.woodbridgedvrt.org we can also be reached by email at dvteam@woodbridgedvrt.org or by phone at 732 636-4500 ext.2802.
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