Something to Talk About
Recently, some of our staff has suffered losses. Here at the library, in the early readers room, there is a category of books called Topics to Talk About, or TTTA, as I think of it.
See you in the stacks!
/Annie
Take a Cake Break!
It’s no secret that I am a fan of cookbooks. And I like to bake. I borrowed the Jack-o-lantern pan from the many available baking pans at the library, and immediately started thinking about what to bake.
See you in the stacks!
/Annie
Drag Queen Story Hour
When I was little, I loved story time, and it didn’t matter whether it was at our library, or at school, or at a special event, or even just at home, a home-grown story hour, if you will. The child in me was absolutely blown away when I saw my first Drag Queen Story Hour.
Oaxaca Day is coming!!!
Oaxaca Day is coming!!! I always get so excited about it. There is so much camaraderie, and everyone is a friend. The whole community comes out and celebrated together.
This looks like a door, doesn’t it?
This looks like a door, doesn’t it? A door in progress. And that is exactly what it is. This door has not always been there. This door has a story.
Oaxaca Festival 2024: Everything You Need To Know
The Oaxaca Festival Is Back! We are excited to announce that the Lambertville Library will host the third annual Oaxaca Festival on Sunday, August 25th, from 3:00 to 7:00 pm.
Pride Parade 2024
What an amazing time I had on Saturday! It was my first time marching in the Pride Parade, and I was there with the library. It was good to see
This is where the paperbacks were until recently. Before that, audiobooks lived there. Before that I don’t know, but maybe it was DVDs. Things change in the library, lately at a more rapid pace. Some of the changes are subtle, and someone has to point them out to me. Some I know about in advance, but some are surprises, which always adds more fun to a day. This used to be a big, white bookshelf, and it still is, underneath it’s fancy new display. Someone worked magic on it, and we now have a place for you to share your experiences and stories about your time in the library!
2024 Library Finalist: National Medal for Museum and Library Service
The Lambertville Free Public Library is thrilled to announce that we are among the 15 libraries honored as finalists for the 2024 National Medal for Museum and Library Service – and we couldn’t have done it without you, Lambertville!
Here Come the Shad!
It’s not April yet, but it’s close. I was crossing over the free bridge to Pennsylvania the other day, and traffic was slow enough that I could look out at the scenery, and I was happy to see yet another harbinger of spring–a small boat, anchored near the bridge, line fishing. They were fishing for shad!
Cheers!
/Annie
Thomas the Tank Engine Day 2024!
We had a blast at Thomas the Tank Engine Day! A massive thank you to everyone who attended and to those who pitched in to make this day a success. See you all next year for more train-tastic fun! -Ms. Danielle
Let’s Get Baking!
It’s the beginning of spring! On this second day of the season, it seems more like a winter day. The wind is blowing, the trees are swaying, and there is more than just a small chill in the air. Thinking about the weather, and how I wish it were warmer, it strikes me that there is a wonderful way to warm up—baking! -From Annie
Read our Application for the National Medal for Museum and Library Service
Click the link below to read our application for the National Medal for Museum and Library Service. Lambertville Library Overview and Narrative Read more about the Institute of Museum and
Watch video of Oaxaca Festival 2023! We couldn’t have done it without you
WATCH VIDEO HERE Our second annual Oaxaca Festival on August 20th boasted even more music, dancing, tamales, volunteers (100+), attendees (700+), and partnerships with Fishermans Mark, The Acme Screening Room,
Coming Soon! Oaxaca Festival 2023 with an additional event at The Acme Screening Room
We’re excited to share that the library will hold the second annual Oaxaca Festival on Sunday, August 20, from 3:00 to 7:00 pm. Created and hosted by the library’s Latinas
Check out our presentation for the New Jersey Library Association Convention
Check out our presentation for the New Jersey Library Association Convention here: Lambertville Library NJLA 2023: Latinas en Lambertville
Visit from the NJ State Library and Institute of Museum and Library Services @ LFPL
The library was honored with a visit from representatives from the NJ State Library and from the Institute of Museum and Library Services out of Washington DC. Lambertville was one of four libraries in the
Year 2022 Adult Programs in Review and Beyond
Hello dear Patrons of Lambertville, After a quiet two years, our vibrant community is gathering again with vigor. This pulse of life has poured out into our Adult Programs, and
The Lantern Festival and other Asian festivities
Attached is a video of two New Jersey local Chinese Orchestral Musicians, Carrie Chin and Inna Lu, who performed on traditional Chinese instruments. The Sheng and the Erhu.
Why Our Oaxaca Day Festival Was So Special: Watch Video!
The first-ever Oaxaca Day Festival in Lambertville was a huge success with an estimated five hundred people in attendance. Watch the video and learn more about the story of that
“Fern Isabel Coppedge, 1883-1951; A Woman’s Struggle for Equality in the Art World” – Q&A with the Authors, Les & Sue Fox
On June 25th, 2022, LFPL welcomed Les and Sue Fox to give a talk on their recent book release about the lesser known impressionist (and local) Fern Isabel Coppedge. In
Our new look!
The Library has undergone some exciting new changes! We’ve worked to make things better and more accessible for you, and we have many changes coming soon.
Poe”TREE” Reading
On April 19th, for poetry month, a tree themed poetry reading was held in our library gallery from 7:00-8:30 p.m. Heartfelt and philosophical discussion filled the room after the lyrical phrases of poetry were recited and expressed from each of the readers.
How our Latinas en Lambertville Program is Paving the Way
Learn about how we used our NJ State Library Grant for Hispanic outreach and how it has impacted our community.
Did you know audiobooks can help your mental health?
Do you ever feel like you don’t have time to read? Audiobooks may offer a more flexible way to relieve stress.
First Dabbling in Textile Meets – Sit & Knit
On February 15th, we held our first textile tutorial of the year for beginning and intermediate knitters. We were ecstatic to have four new knitters as well as a couple veterans of the needles.
Meet your New Librarians!
Meet the new Adult Programming and Youth Services librarians and learn a little bit about them.
We Came Together For Day of the Dead To Celebrate Life Watch Video!
On Sunday, October 17th, more than two hundred people, mainly from Lambertville, joined us on our lawn to listen to Mariachis, eat authentic tamales, engage in a host of fun
Helpful Things to Know About Day of the Dead
Dia de los Muertos: 6 Things You Should Know Before Painting Your Face
Our Community Comes Together! Hurricane Ida Resources & Information
Breaking down some information on how to keep updated and get ongoing assistance for Hurricane Ida.
English, Spanish, or Spanglish? We have it all!
Whether you are a Latinx perfecting your English, a person who wants to be bilingual or raise their kids to be bilingual, or a person who is comfortable with both languages already, we serve readers in our community of all types!
Former Children’s Librarian, Jennifer Sirak, Promoted to Director
When the Lambertville library advertised for a Children’s Librarian in December 2001, Jennifer Sirak appeared and brought that same twinkling magic.
New & Old Book Project
The library is currently undergoing a collection refresh project called weeding. Weeding is a process within libraries that helps us keep our collection fresh and up to date.
Ensuring Equity, Diversity & Inclusion
Librarians have an opportunity to play a crucial role within our larger organizations in the area of equity, diversity, and inclusion. Whether you are part of a city, county, or