On Monday, the world received the devastating news that Stan Lee, comic book legend and creator of universes, passed away. We remember Stan for his infusion of real-world issues such as racism, bigotry, belonging, compassion, and justice into his comics. We also remember that way he endowed his super hero […]
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Image from the British Museum Website (link found below). As we honor those who have served our country on Veterans Day, we also observe the centennial of something crucially important to world history. On this date one hundred years ago, World War I officially came to an end. Originally referred […]
In celebration of Franklin Township’s 220th anniversary of its incorporation, the library is selling copies of a comprehensive history book of the area at a special low price. You can now purchase your very own copy of Franklin Township, Somerset County, NJ: A History by William B. Brahms for only $5.00! The book covers […]
Happy Election Day! We hope you’ve had an easy time finding and getting to your nearest polling location. If not, there’s still plenty of time to vote! For questions about where to vote, closing time for polls, voting eligibility, and more, please visit Vote.org by clicking the icon below! […]
Adult Chess (Open Play) – Monday, 10/29 at 6pm. Studies show that playing chess can hone strategic planning, spatial analysis, and non-verbal reasoning skills. The royal game is also a fun pastime and a great way to get out of the house and meet some new people. So, what are […]
This week’s Staff Pick is none other than Harper Lee’s immortal To Kill a Mockingbird. Why such a staple of American literature? Earlier this week, PBS’ eight-part series called The Great American Read came to its conclusion, announcing that Mockingbird was voted America’s #1 best-loved novel! “The Great American Read was an eight-part series that […]
Adult Chess (Open Play) – Monday, 10/22 at 6pm. Studies show that playing chess can hone strategic planning, spatial analysis, and non-verbal reasoning skills. The royal game is also a fun pastime and a great way to get out of the house and meet some new people. So, what are […]
This week’s staff pick is An Absolutely Remarkable Thing, the debut novel by Hank Green. As a famous YouTube personality (known for the Crash Course series with his brother John), Green is now trying his hand at fiction. Remarkable Thing has already been receiving rave reviews and is highly recommended! “The Carls just appeared. […]
Meditation for Beginners – Thursday, 10/18 at 7pm. Are you interested in trying meditation to reduce stress or calm your mind? Come try a guided mindfulness meditation session. The process focuses on non-judgmental awareness of our thoughts and actions to achieve relaxation and calm. There will also be time for […]
This week’s Staff Pick is Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine by Gail Honeyman. When we first meet Eleanor, she is a reclusive creature of habit. She has no social life or skills to speak of, choosing instead to stay home and drink large quantities of vodka alone on the weekends. […]