The Library side porch is undergoing a transformation. We are very grateful to Mejia Painters for what they are doing for us. Once the work is complete, you’ll have a great space for browsing the free books again. Come and take a peek.
For Black History Month
South Hunterdon Regional School District students enrolled in a Social Justice class have researched and created this slide deck highlighting various Black men and women who have made significant contributions in the areas of Literature and Arts, Politics and Activism, and Science, Math, and Technology:
Black History Month: Connecting to the Curriculum
‘The Tony Morrison Book Club’ Event
We’ve had an enthusiastic response to this author event, which takes place on January 21. The free copies of the book are now all taken, but don’t worry – we do have 10 lending copies at the Library.
Here’s Andrea reading one of them.
You’ll find more information about this author event here.
Update
We have been upgrading our infrastructure for better internet access, and you should see a welcome improvement if you use one of the (socially distanced) computers in the Library; or bring your own device with you.
It’s been great to see so many of you make use of our curbside – or ‘porch-side’ rather – pickup service. You can choose between porch-side pick up and entering the Library. Our current opening times are displayed on this site.
Family History
Ancestry and genealogical research have become popular hobbies, and much of the investigative work can be done safely from home. If you are considering delving into your family’s past, here are a few links to whet your appetite.
The State Library’s genealogy area has a dedicated Librarian plus resources to help you get started.
Ancestry from a DNA/health perspective; offering DNA testing kits.
Ancestry now contains 27 billion records and 100 million family trees.
Ancestry from a DNA/health perspective; offering DNA testing kits.
You can view the registry of births, marriages and deaths on the Library’s microfiche reader.
The Beacon is another useful research tool.
Your Feedback
You miss the Library? So do we, but we’re working on it! Here’s what one patron, Richard Micketti, has to say:
“Libraries are so important to all of us; and they are more than books.”
That Richard had requested ‘Leadership in Turbulent Times’ speaks volumes.
