By Julia Giantomasi Published September 24, 2026 Guided Talks: October 9th, 16th, 23rd, and 30th from 1:30 – 2:30 p.m. As part of our NJ250 celebration, you’re invited to step… Continue reading “Visit the NJ State Library to View the New NJ250 Exhibit This October”
In winter 1776 General George Washington took a desperate gamble to preserve the fledgling American Army and the American cause for independence. Author David Hackett Fischer chronicles this saga in… Continue reading “Book Review: David Hackett Fischer’s Washington’s Crossing”
Visitors Are Invited to View an Interactive Online Exhibit as Well as Visit the State Library for an In-Person Exhibition Talk FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE TRENTON, NJ – June 15, 2026… Continue reading “NJ State Library Unveils a New Digital and In-Person Exhibit to Commemorate the 250th Anniversary of New Jersey’s First State Constitution”
Published May 29, 2026 The NJ State Library (NJSL) offers a wealth of information, including resources for researchers, librarians, and the public. Our Talking Book and Braille Center (TBBC) supports… Continue reading “Searching Your State Library Website”
Originally Published on March 17, 2023 www.njstatelib.org/testbooks The NJ State Library (NJSL) proudly serves the information needs of all state government employees. One unique way that we help serve state… Continue reading “Civil Service Exam Test Books”
Originally Published on October 18, 2021 The colonial province of New Jersey never tried anyone for witchcraft. The only legal record concerning a “witch” is the lawsuit brought by Abigail… Continue reading “Abigail Sharp: New Jersey’s One Witch”
Written by Jonathan Zipf, Library AssociateOriginally Published July 19, 2024 Embark on a journey through the NJ State Library Digital Collections, where curiosity meets exploration, and where your intuition can… Continue reading “Hidden Stories in the Port Authority of NY and NJ Annual Reports”
Written by Regina FitzpatrickOriginally Published on March 17, 2021 Happy St. Patrick’s Day and Women’s History Month! Thank you all so much for attending today’s webinar Genealogy Research Stories: Women of New… Continue reading “Webinar: Genealogy Research Stories: Women of New Jersey”
Written by Andrew Dauphinee Originally Published on June 19, 2019 In honor of Juneteenth, Guy Weston gave us an insightful look into one of New Jersey’s greatest historical treasures: Timbuctoo. … Continue reading “The History of Timbuctoo, NJ: First African American Enclave Program Recap”
Written by Regina Fitzpatrick Originally Published on July 5, 2023 On June 20th, the State Library presented our annual Juneteenth Celebration Lecture with Kristal Langford and Toni Hendrix of the… Continue reading “New Jersey State Archives Van Wickle Slave Ring Free Digital Collection”
