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Our NJ State Library’s (NJSL) Blogs are a vibrant hub for sharing valuable insights, updates, and resources that cater to the diverse needs of New Jersey’s residents, librarians, and researchers.
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Talking Book and Braille Center, TBBC Blog
Summer Reading Program 2026 We have some exciting news: the TBBC Summer Reading Program is officially back this year, and we hope to make it the best one yet! This… Continue reading "TBBC Summer Reading Program"
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"
NJSL Presents Blog, Research Library
Published 8/5/2026 Job hunting can be a very tedious process that often yields few tangible results, affecting our morale and desire to continue the search. Thank you to Paul Cecala… Continue reading "The Morale Dilemma: What To Do When You Lose Your Desire to Job Search – Program Recap"
Talking Book and Braille Center, TBBC Blog
NLS uses publisher-provided book descriptions for most new titles. These descriptions, copied in the style of the publisher, give patrons insight into book content, making it easier to identify titles… Continue reading "NLS Talking Book Topics"
TBBC Blog
July 24, 2026 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"
TBBC Blog
Published on July 8, 2022(En espanol) If You Are Blind Or Visually Impaired You may be entitled to receive Social Security Disability Insurance Benefits (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI).… Continue reading "Special Notice Option For The Blind Or Visually Impaired"
NJSL Presents Blog, Research Library
Published July 22, 2026 Medicare is the leading health benefits program for those over 65, yet it can be complex and confusing about what is and not covered under Original… Continue reading "Medicare 101 – Program Recap"
TBBC Blog
By Matteo Iadonisi Registration is now closed, stayed tuned for information about next years Camp Abilities summer program. Athletes who are blind or visually impaired make lifelong friendships with Kean… Continue reading "‘Camp Abilities’ is a dream come true for blind and visually impaired athletes"
Marketing Blog
Local History Content That Performs on Social Media By Julia Giantomasi Published July 21st, 2026 Coming off the heels of a very historical celebration for our country and our state,… Continue reading "How New Jersey Libraries Can Turn Archives into Engaging Posts"
Talking Book and Braille Center, TBBC Blog
Long Branch Beach, NJ – August 22, 2026 Register today! Surfer registration is open to people who are visually impaired, blind, legally blind, or diagnosed with unstoppable vision loss. Please… Continue reading "Surfing For Vision"