9.14.2017

Old Bridge, NJ – Sept. 14, 2017 – With the new school year underway, the Old Bridge Public Library will offer programs on college admissions and online tutoring later this month. No registration is necessary.

On Tuesday, Sept. 26th at 6pm, there will be an informational session on Tutor.com, the online tutoring resource the Library offers its patrons. It is the world’s largest online tutoring company, with more than 3,000 tutors. In addition to 24-hour online resources such as worksheets and quizzes, the site offers live professional tutors from 4-11pm daily.  Assistance is available for basic elementary school level classes all the way through advanced high school courses, in 40 different areas, including math, science, literature, essay writing and history. Tutors can also help with SAT and ACT preparation. This session will examine how students and parents can best use the resource.

On Thursday, Sept. 28th at 6:30pm, local Learning Consultant and Licensed Professional Counselor Carol Freedman will lead an informative workshop entitled, College Admission: Myth and Magic. It will focus on the positive assets and attributes that can assist in college admission, and correct any misinformation regarding the admissions process.

The Old Bridge Public Library was recently voted one of the three Best Public Libraries in Middlesex County by the readers of the Home News Tribune. The Library is open seven-days-a-week and is located at 1 Old Bridge Plaza at the corner of Rt. 516 and Cottrell Road in the Municipal Center. More information about these and other Library programs can be found at www.oldbridgelibrary.org or by calling 732-721-5600 x5033. The satellite Laurence Harbor branch is located at 277 Shoreland Circle; phone: 732-566-2227.

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