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Unearth A Story title with a baby dinosaur and tetradactyl reading books
Talking Book and Braille Center, TBBC Blog
That’s a wrap on TBBC Summer Reading 2026! Thank you to everyone who participated in this year’s TBBC Summer Reading Program! We completely redesigned the program to provide fun for… Continue reading "TBBC Summer Reading Wrap Up"
Two women sitting on chairs with hands folded together
NJSL Presents Blog, Research Library
Published September 30, 2026 *This post discusses suicide. If you or someone you know is experiencing suicidal ideations, please contact the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline by dialing or texting 988*… Continue reading "Talk Saves Lives: An Introduction to Suicide Prevention – Program Recap"
Book cover featuring a historical painting of George Washington and soldiers crossing icy waters during a Revolutionary War event. Title "Washington's Crossing" appears in large red letters at top, with author David Hackett Fischer's name in white at bottom.
Exhibits, Featured, NJ250, Research Library
In winter 1776 General George Washington took a desperate gamble to preserve the fledgling American Army and the American cause for independence. Author David Hackett Fischer chronicles this saga in… Continue reading "Book Review: David Hackett Fischer’s Washington’s Crossing"
Magazine letters cut out to spell out Use Your Voice.
Marketing Blog
How to Make Your Social Media Sound Like You By Julia Giantomasi Published September 16th, 2026 The use of AI to streamline processes and make technological advancements is truly groundbreaking.… Continue reading "Building a Library “Brand Voice”"
Image of a RS-25 engine, looks like a bell-shaped nozzle attached to a network of pipes, it’s the size of a large pickup truck
Talking Book and Braille Center, TBBC Blog
NASA Hosts Virtual Artemis Webinar for Blind, Low-Vision Community on Friday, October 2, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. EDT. NASA will host a virtual webinar at 2 p.m. EDT on Friday,… Continue reading "Explore Accessibility and Space Science with NASA"
A blue plate with some peas, tape measure, and fork.
NJSL Presents Blog, Research Library
Published September 10, 2026 There are many ways that we can take control of our health, including managing what and how we eat. Thank you to Emily Santora, Registered Dietitian… Continue reading "The Truth Behind Diets and Healthy Eating: Program Recap"
A doctor speaking to a patient in a hospital bed
NJSL Presents Blog, Research Library
Published August 21, 2026 Cancer is a leading cause of death among adults, but new treatment options and better detection are helping lower those numbers. Thank you to Dr. Kristina… Continue reading "Cancer Information Session – Program Recap"
Logo Library Equal Access Program Logo - Talking Book and Braille Center
Talking Book and Braille Center, TBBC Blog
August 19, 2026 Registration is Now Open for Fall LEAP Classes The NJ State Library Talking Book and Braille Center is pleased to announce we are taking registrations for the… Continue reading "Fall LEAP Classes"
Whiteboard calendar with days of the week and post-it notes for content on each day.
Marketing Blog
A little planning can turn your library’s social media from a daily scramble into a more consistent, creative, and community-focused presence. By Julia Giantomasi Published August 13th, 2026 No one… Continue reading "Intro to Social Calendar Planning for Libraries"
Immigrants debarking a boat at Ellis Island
NJSL Presents Blog, Research Library
Published on August 6,2026 Many people have ancestors that emigrated to the United States and those immigration records can contain loads of great genealogical information! Thank you to Melissa Johnson… Continue reading "Discovering Immigrant Origins – Program Recap"