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Library patrons and staff gathering around table

The NJ State Library West State Street lobby, upon entering the building, Circulation Desk, and a view into the browsing collection. Summer 2026

Talking Book and Braille Center: The new NLS DA2 Player, propped up with the power cord.

The NJ State Library in Trenton, Summer 2026.

Upcoming Events

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William Livingston: Governor, General, Signer of the Constitution

Webinar

12:00 pm – 1:00 pm

Research Library Spotlight

In 2026, as the nation marks 250 years since the Revolution, our exhibition will explore how New Jersey helped shape and was shaped by the fight for liberty. Through the evolution of its constitutions, discover how the state balanced local needs with national ideals and how the meaning of democracy continues to define both New Jersey and you.

NJ State Library, in partnership with the New Jersey State Archives.