Thank you to Douglas McVarish for his deeply informative talk surrounding his book “Researching the History of a New Jersey House”. New Jersey has such a rich history, especially at the local…
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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…
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…
Recap of Genealogy Research Stories: Benjamin Flinn and Oliver Cromwell
Thank you for attending the recent Genealogy Research Stories Class on Benjamin Flinn and Oliver Cromwell. For information about researching NJ Revolutionary War Soldiers (including information on accessing the digitized Rev War…
Get to Know Your Local Historical Society: Historical Society of Princeton
The New Jersey State Library is proud to launch the “Get to Know Your Local Historical Society” Project! The purpose of this project is to create a central repository of informational…
Spring Blooming Bulbs Program Recap
Thank you to Debbie LaGattuta from the Monmouth County Master Gardeners for a very colorful and inspiring presentation on all things related to bulbs. Like many types of flowers, bulbs have unique…
Simple Steps to Maximize Networking Program Recap
Thank you again to Paul Cecala from Cecala Career Consulting for examining the ins and outs of networking. The old adage “Its not what you know, its who you know” still rings…
How to Manage Debt Program Recap
Debt is a problem many people struggle with and if left unresolved, can easily spiral out-of-control. While some debt is a part of life nowadays, effectively managing your debt can provide great…
Recap: Researching Revolutionary and Civil War Service Records for NJ Residents
Thank you to those who attended today’s webinar on Researching New Jersey Revolutionary and Civil War Records. Here’s what we discussed: Revolutionary War Records at the New Jersey State Archives: Check William…
Diving Deeper into Genetic Genealogy Program Recap
Thank you to Certified Genealogist Melissa Johnson for her deep dive into genetic genealogy. With the commercialization of DNA testing for health and genealogical purposes, more and more people are sharing their…
