November Is....









Catch Edward before he flies off to the
North Pole with Santa!

Dowdell Library is excited to share these virtual health programs in
collaboration with Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital and 
RWJBarnabas Health. If you are interested in these virtual programs,
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
 

Thursday, December 18
6:30-8 pm

Library Hours 12-8 pm
 

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

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

Saturday
12-4 p.m. 

Holiday Closings

Thanksgiving
Thursday, November 27

Day After Thanksgiving
Friday, November 28
 

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
 

 

 

 

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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 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

Secret of Secrets
Brown, Dan

Iron Storm
Du Brul, Jack

Denied Access
Flynn, Vince

Slowly Dying Cause
George, Elizabeth

All the Way to the River
Gilbert, Elizabeth

These Summer Storms
MacLean, Sarah

Framed in Death
Robb, J.D.

Portrait
Steel, Danielle

View from Lake Como
Trigiani, Adriana

When Sleeping Woman Wake
Yin, Emma Pei

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