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Culinary herbs
NJSL Presents Blog, Research Library
Published on January 14, 2025 Each type of plant requires its own special care and herbs are no different. Whether you are looking to enhance your culinary experiences, add aroma… Continue reading "Culinary Herbs: Program Recap"
2026 in purple 3-D numbers
Marketing Blog
Forming your library’s marketing plan? Review these five trends first! By Julia Giantomasi Published January 13, 2026 The new year is always a great time to refocus strategies and assess… Continue reading "Marketing Trends for 2026"
Know Your Rights - Disability and Employment
NJSL Presents Blog, Research Library
New Jersey’s Law Against Discrimination protects NJ citizens in a variety of settings, including employment, housing and public accommodation. Published on January 8, 2025 New Jersey is a leading state… Continue reading "“Know Your Rights” Part 1: Disability and Employment – Program Recap"
The Price of Silence
Featured, NJSL Presents, Research Library
NJSL PRESENTS: A Black History Month Special Event The Forgotten Story of New Jersey’s Enslaved People Please join us in celebrating Black History Month as we screen the 3-part, New… Continue reading "The Price of Silence – The Forgotten Story of New Jersey’s Enslaved People"
person holding a gift wrapped in red paper with a candy cane ornament
TBBC Blog
Published on December 19, 2025 Looking for the perfect holiday gift for a friend, family member or coworker who is blind or visually impaired? We’ve compiled a list of creative,… Continue reading "Last Minute Gift Ideas For The Blind and Visually Impaired"
Money Smart for Life logo of a Lightbulb with a dollar sign as the filament.
Library Development, Services for Libraries
Published December 18th, 2025 Money Smart for Life is a new initiative from the New Jersey State Library designed to help libraries educate their communities on the skills needed for… Continue reading "Money Smart for Life: Financial Literacy Programs in New Jersey Libraries"
YouTube Red play logo illuminated in movie theater seating.
Marketing Blog
Find out what makes Shorts unique and how libraries can use them By Julia Giantomasi Published December 10, 2025 Short-form videos have proven to be the most successful form of… Continue reading "A Guide to YouTube Shorts for Libraries"
10 Warning Signs of Alzheimer's
NJSL Presents Blog, Research Library
Thank you to Sally Zaifman-Kagan from the Greater New Jersey Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association for an introductory overview of what is Alzheimer’s Disease and some of the symptoms that… Continue reading "10 Warning Signs of Alzheimer’s: Program Recap"
Thumbnail for NJ250 Living Documents, Evolving Rights Teaser poster for the upcoming exhibit in early 2026
Exhibits, Featured, Research Library
Previewing Now, Debuting early 2026 NJ250 Related NJ250 Search As we head into Patriots Week, we’re excited to share a first look at our upcoming landmark NJ250 exhibit. A New… Continue reading "First Look at NJ250: A Revolutionary Preview Arrives"
Mosaic mural that reads Knowledge is Power
TBBC Blog
December 5, 2025 The Erica C. Vaughns NLS Aspiring Leaders Internship Program was established in 2020 through an endowment to provide legally blind individuals opportunities to work at NLS in… Continue reading "Erica C. Vaughns NLS Aspiring Leaders Internship Program"
Explore our new NJSL Exhibitions, previewing now and debuting in the first quarter of the new year.
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