This month we’re gonna do something different. Instead of a particular theme or genre (like horror or fantasy), we’re gonna dip our toes into some fandom. Specifically… So get ready for some books about angels (no, not THAT angel), demons, possession, prophecy, and all that good stuff. Also, coming soon […]
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Today is the final day of Banned Books Week 2016 and as we continue to encourage and celebrate the freedom to read, this week’s staff pick is one of the most challenged books of 2016. Nasreen’s Secret School by Jeanette Winter is the true story of a young girl […]
Join us all month long as we prepare for our big Haunted Masquerade Ball during Halloween Weekend! We’ll be crafting, eating candy, learning make-up effect skills, and more! Beware of zombies and sugar rushes! Click each flyer below for more information about each program and be sure to check back for more […]
Yesterday kicked off Banned Books Week 2016. What exactly is BBW? “Banned Books Week is an annual event celebrating the freedom to read. Typically held during the last week of September, it highlights the value of free and open access to information. Banned Books Week brings together the […]
We continue to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with this week’s staff pick The House of the Spirits by Chilean-American author Isabel Allende. Spanning three generations, this debut novel from the best selling author tells the story of the Trueba family and the personal and political upheaval they face in Chile. […]
Friday September 30th @ 3pm Join us for Wii games and board games every 4th Friday of the month! We’ve got Mario Kart, Smash Bros., and more! Plus classic and new board games from Jenga and Life to Settlers of Catan and Zombie Dice! Game on! No registration required.
It’s the first official day of fall, which means it’s time for apples, pumpkins, sweaters, changing colors and new fall books! Below you’ll find several lists of the most anticipated books of fall 2016. Mysteries, memoirs, YA and graphic novels means there’s something for everyone. It looks to be […]
In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, this week’s staff pick is from the Dominican American writer Junot Diaz. Diaz, who grew up in New Jersey and graduated from Rutgers University, is a talented and unforgettable writer. This Is How You Lose Her features nine short stories about the ups and […]
Interested in voting in the next presidential election? You have until October 18th to register. Completed voter registration forms can be mailed (free of charge) or hand delivered to your county clerk’s office. Voter registration forms for all NJ counties can be found online. Registration forms for Somerset […]
Bienvenidos! September is Hispanic Heritage Month! During this time (September 15 to October 15) we recognize the contributions made and the important presence of Hispanic and Latino Americans to the United States and celebrate their heritage and culture. Hispanic Heritage Month roots go back to 1968 and begins each year […]