The purpose of this project is to create a central repository of informational videos to promote the use of New Jersey historical societies to a wide audience. Many genealogical resources, especially those…
NJSL Presents Blog
Roth After-tax vs Traditional Pre-tax Contributions Program Recap
Thank you Jerard Gray from Empower for helping to demystify the differences between Roth and Traditional retirement plans. Not only are there many different types of retirement plans out there (workplace or…
Vehicles of Financial Planning Program Recap
Thank you to Thomas Dogas from the Association of Financial Educators for highlighting the importance of financial planning and the different types of ways we can help save and plan for our…
Financial Planning during Your Lifetime Program Recap
Thank you to Gerard Raho from Edward Jones Financial for his informative overview on how financial planning can change over the course of our lives. Our financial goals will change as we…
Distracted Driving Program Recap
Thank you to Noelle Santos from the Brain Injury Alliance of New Jersey for presenting some facts and tips related to distracted driving. For many of us, our lives continue to become…
Introduction to Brain Injury Program Recap
Thank you to Kim Myers from the Brain Injury Alliance of New Jersey for sharing some important information regarding brain injury. According to the CDC, 5.3 million Americans are living with a…
Get to Know Your Local Historical Society: Montclair History Center
The New Jersey State Library is proud to present the second installment of the “Get to Know Your Local Historical Society” Project! The purpose of this project is to create a central…
Makers Day at NJ State Library 2024
The NJ State Library is once again delighted to participate virtually in this years NJ Makers Day. For 10 years, NJ Makers Day has celebrated all things making by encouraging and supporting…
Project Planning Your Work Search Program Recap
Another big thank you to Paul Cecala of Cecala Career Consultants for a jam-packed presentation on how you can set yourself up for success by taking a project planning approach to your…
Language of Flowers Program Recap
Thank you to Layce Gebhard from the Rutgers Master Gardeners of Hunterdon County for a very apt presentation on the cultural significance of flowers and how flowers have been used to convey…
Slavery and Emancipation Laws in 19th Century New Jersey
Slavery and Emancipation Laws in 19th Century New Jersey is a class offered by Genealogy Librarian Regina Fitzpatrick. Originally presented to celebrate Juneteenth in 2018, the links and information have been updated…
Understanding Life Insurance Program Recap
Thank you to Britany Enelow from the Credit Union of New Jersey for her presentation on life insurance. Life insurance is an often overlooked asset when planning for our financial future and…
