Welcome to this year’s 13th Annual TBBC Golf Classic proudly sponsored by The Friends of the New Jersey State Library for the Blind & Handicapped Event Details Where: Makefield Highlands Golf Club…
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Best Types of Social Media Content for 2024!
It’s that time again where the year is winding down and we’re thinking ahead and making plans for the new year. If you’re always looking for ways to keep your social media…
Scams and Frauds: Don’t Be a Victim! Program Recap
Thank you to Melanie Hazim from the NJ Division of Consumer Affairs for a very timely talk about scams and frauds. Whether it is the holiday season, the aftermath of a natural…
Upskilling for My Next Job Program Recap
Thank you to Paul Cecala from Cecala Career Consultants for a very informative presentation on the topic of upskilling, particularly where you can find opportunities to enhance your skillset. More and more…
Stress Management Workshop Program Recap
Many thanks to Dr. Rajiv Vyas for a wonderful session on stress management here at the State Library. As the holiday season is upon us, it’s important to have a number of…
Microsoft Seeing AI app lands on Android to help blind and visually impaired users
Navigating the world around you is certainly challenging if you’re blind or sight impaired. One tool that can help is a free mobile app from Microsoft called Seeing AI. Designed to alert…
Meet the New Jersey State Library
“I didn’t know you offered that,” is a common reaction from patrons who hear about the programs and services offered by the New Jersey State Library. We are committed to providing top…
Blind voters say they’re still disenfranchised in NJ. But a new bill has given them hope
Despite years of activism, blind and partially sighted voters in New Jersey still can’t exercise their right to cast ballots privately and independently, the community says. That may finally change thanks to…
Latino Library Staff Meet Up 2023
TBBC’s Luisa Martucci attended the celebration of one year of virtual meetings MentorNJ Online Meetup: Latino Library Staff. They came together to celebrate & enjoy diverse Latino Library Staff who make a…
Men’s Health Information Session Program Recap
Thank you to Dr. Eddie Akrout from Capital Health for a candid and very informative session covering some of the health concerns that are specific to men. The most unique issues related…
Municipal Documents at the New Jersey State Library
Did you know that New Jersey has 564 municipalities, ranging from cities, towns, townships, boroughs and villages? That’s a lot of locations for a small state! Here at the library, we often…
Mixing Old School Tactics with New School Trends
Through advanced virtual meeting technology, email, and social media marketing, there are a number of ways to get in front of your patrons. These innovations seem to have pushed former points of…