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By Jane Hill, Guest Blogger Published on March 5, 2026 Understanding money is one of the most powerful skills you can learn. From your first paycheck to your retirement plan,… Continue reading "Why Is Financial Literacy an Important Skill for Young People?"
Research Library, Spotlight
Originally Published on October 18, 2021 The colonial province of New Jersey never tried anyone for witchcraft. The only legal record concerning a “witch” is the lawsuit brought by Abigail… Continue reading "Abigail Sharp: New Jersey’s One Witch"
Research Library, Spotlight
Written by Jonathan Zipf, Library AssociateOriginally Published July 19, 2024 Embark on a journey through the NJ State Library Digital Collections, where curiosity meets exploration, and where your intuition can… Continue reading "Hidden Stories in the Port Authority of NY and NJ Annual Reports"
Genealogy Blog, NJSL Presents Blog, Research Library
Written by Regina FitzpatrickOriginally Published on March 17, 2021 Happy St. Patrick’s Day and Women’s History Month! Thank you all so much for attending today’s webinar Genealogy Research Stories: Women of New… Continue reading "Webinar: Genealogy Research Stories: Women of New Jersey"
Exhibits, Featured, Research Library
Debuting Now at www.njstatelib.org/nj250 NJ250 Related NJ250 Search As we headed into Patriots Week last December, we to shared a first look at our upcoming landmark NJ250 exhibit. A New… Continue reading "First Look NJ250: A Revolutionary Exhibit Arrives"
News, TBBC Blog
NJLA Rising Star Award Luisa Martucci the Hispanic Outreach Coordinator at the Talking Book and Braille Center. She is the recipient the Rising Star Award at the NJLA/NJASL Joint Conference called “A… Continue reading "Congratulations TBBC’s Rising Star; Luisa Martucci"
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Turn 2026 Marketing Trends into Practical Library Social Media Content! By Julia Giantomasi Published February 13, 2026 Last month we blogged the marketing trends for the new year. This month,… Continue reading "Library Content Brainstorm for 2026"
NJSL Presents Blog, Research Library
Published February 10, 2026 New Jersey’s Law Against Discrimination protects NJ citizens in a variety of settings, including employment, housing and public accommodation. New Jersey is a leading state when… Continue reading "“Know Your Rights” Part 2: Housing – Program Recap"
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 screened the 3-part, New… Continue reading "The Price of Silence – The Forgotten Story of New Jersey’s Enslaved People"
NJSL Presents Blog, Research Library
Written by Andrew Dauphinee Originally Published on June 19, 2019 In honor of Juneteenth, Guy Weston gave us an insightful look into one of New Jersey’s greatest historical treasures: Timbuctoo. … Continue reading "The History of Timbuctoo, NJ: First African American Enclave Program Recap"