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Caribbean American Heritage Month

by Library Blog | Jun 20, 2024 | Adults, Booklists, Young Adults

June is Caribbean American Heritage Month! Every June since 2006, this month-long celebration promotes the rich cultural heritage of our Caribbean American citizens. Here are some well known Caribbean American authors to check out! Elizabeth Acevedo Acevedo was born...

Taylor Swift Book Recommendations

by Library Blog | May 30, 2024 | Adults, Booklists, Events, Young Adults

If you are a fellow Swiftie check out these book recommendations that goes with your favorite era! Be sure to join us on June 20th for the last meeting of the Taylor Swift Club! Speak Now (Taylor’s Version) The Hating Game by Sally Thorne Good Fortune by C. K....

Autism Acceptance Month

by Leanne Ly | Apr 18, 2024 | Adults, Booklists, Children, Online Resources, Young Adults

April is Autism Acceptance Month! Formerly known as Autism Awareness Month, the name change represents a shift beyond just awareness to an active focus on respect, understanding, inclusion and empowerment. Autism is a developmental disability that can...

Strong Female Characters in Media

by Madelynn Freire | Mar 14, 2024 | Booklists, Comics, eBooks

Are you looking to consume content that has strong female characters? In honor of Women’s History Month, here is some media you may be interested in: Movies: Black Panther The Hunger Games Ocean’s 8 Wonder Woman Alien Thelma and Louise Shows: Buffy the Vampire Slayer...

Read Across America

by Leanne Ly | Feb 29, 2024 | Booklists, Children

Do you have fond memories of reading as a child? Perhaps you snuggled up with a parent as they read bedtime stories. Sat on the edge of your seat in as your teacher read the latest chapter of an exciting tale? Maybe you were the type of child who read under the covers...

Ways to Practice Self-Love

by Madelynn Freire | Feb 14, 2024 | Adult Resources, Adults, Booklists

In the midst of the hustle and bustle of the season of love, it’s easy to forget the most important facet of the subject: self-love. There should never be a time constraint on this necessity. It can be hard to show up for ourselves if we are not accustomed to it....

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Starting on Monday August 31st, the 81st Street Library will be closed as we begin final preparations for the Main Library's Grand Opening on September 9th. The NB Recreation and Library as well as The Guttenberg Resource Center will remain open. If you have any questions about picking up items on hold, please call the library at 201-869-4715.

On Saturday, September 12th at the Main Library is our Health and Wellness Fair! The Health Fair will be held from 10 AM to 2 PM. There will be free shuttle service to the Health Fair. If you have any questions, please call the library.