In alignment with the Governor’s directives, the state’s library buildings are closed. The New Jersey State Library is adhering to these restrictions and is closed for walk-in service until further notice. We…
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The State Library Explored the 1784 Murder of a NJ Slave
On Feb. 19, 2020, the State Library hosted an author talk with writer and historian Sue Kozel. During the talk, which the New Jersey Council for the Humanities funded, Kozel led her…
The State Library Hosted an Author Talk Discussing The Bookshop on Lafayette Street
On Jan. 14, 2020, the New Jersey State Library hosted an author talk featuring Eric Maywar and Ilene Dube, contributing writers to The Bookshop on Lafayette: Stories and Poems. Maywar, the book’s…
The State Library Hosts Census Training for Library Staff
The State Library is now hosting census training for library staff. Regional census trainers will show staff how to use the new online census form and explain how best to provide assistance…
Author Talk Recap: Discussing George Washington’s Ten Crucial Days
During Patriot’s Week, the State Library hosted an author talk with Larry Kidder to discuss General Washington’s Ten Crucial Days. Kidder explained that Gen. Washington’s goal was to defeat the British militarily…
Best Practices in Early Literacy Award Application Now Open!
The New Jersey State Library is accepting applications for the 2020 Best Practices in Early Literacy Award. The award honors up to four outstanding public libraries that provide exemplary literacy programs…
Libraries Lead with Digital Skills Grant Opportunity
On December 4, 2019, the Grow with Google tour made a stop in New Jersey as part of an ongoing initiative to provide free training, tools, and resources at public libraries nationwide.…
NJ State Library awarded federal grant to fund reentry services in libraries
Program will offer GED prep, job training and employment opportunities for returning citizens The New Jersey State Library, an affiliate of Thomas Edison State University, received a National Leadership Grant for $628,774…
NJ State Library New Directors Orientation
The next annual New Directors’ Orientation will be held on March 18 & 25, 2020, from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm at the New Jersey State Library’s Talking Book and Braille Center…
Marine Captain Reflects on Afghan War
Former Marine Capt. Mark A. Bodrog visited the State Library on Nov. 8th to discuss his self-published book, Second Platoon: Call Sign Hades. In celebration of Veterans’ Day and the Marine Corps…
NJ SNAP Awareness Week – November 10-16
NJ SNAP is New Jersey’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program that can help our friends, family and neighbors with lower incomes afford the groceries they need to feed their families. We are bringing…
Pilot Library Technology Assessment Project Launches
The New Jersey State Library is sponsoring a twelve-library pilot initiative of the Urban Libraries Council’s Edge 2.0 management tool. This past spring, ULC informed the State Library about an opportunity…
