By Julia Giantomasi Published June 4, 2026 As part of our NJ250 celebration, you’re invited to step into our state’s constitutional past by visiting the NJ State Library’s brand-new in-person… Continue reading “Visit the NJ State Library to Tour the New NJ250 Exhibit This July”
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 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”
Originally published on January 29, 2021 New Jersey is far more than just a “garden” state. While well known for its vast network of fields and farms, fresh produce and… Continue reading “New Jersey Outdoors: archive now available online”
A blast from the past… Writing by Regina Fitzpatrick Does it surprise you to hear that the State Library still has some original card catalogs? You know, the big wood… Continue reading “Card Catalog Indexes at the State Library”
Originally Published on February 2, 2024 Slavery and Emancipation Laws in 19th Century New Jersey is a class offered by Genealogy Librarian Regina Fitzpatrick. Originally presented to celebrate Juneteenth in… Continue reading “Slavery and Emancipation Laws in 19th Century New Jersey”
