The lobby display of our main branch now features the fantastic work of local artist, writer, and teacher, Stephanie Sprague. Beginning with collage, she has since moved on to the mix of abstract and realistic painting styles featured in the images below. In the following interview, Stephanie kindly answers our […]
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Known as both African-American History Month and Black History Month, February is a time set aside each year to recognize and appreciate the many invaluable contributions of African-Americans to American society and culture. Just as important, it is also a time to pay tribute to “the generations of African Americans […]
Beginning in March 2020, our new lobby display will feature the charming artwork of Samuel Caponegro! This show, entitled Faces of Friends, highlights a unique style of portrait painting that the Somerset artist specializes in. Samuel was kind enough to answer our questions about his life, his unique style of […]
Starting this month, our lobby display will feature the stunning travel photography of Jim DelGiudice. This collection, titled Seeing in French, features photos taken during Jim’s half-dozen trips to France throughout the years. Each photo is meant to tell a small story, capturing content that ranges from the everyday to […]
Our lobby display currently features the artwork of Frank E. Zuccarelli (1922 – 2012). Frank was a Somerset resident from 1961 until his passing in 2012. He served in the U.S. Marines during World War II, and was eventually named the official artist for the U.S. Navy from 1968 until […]
The lobby display of our Main Branch is currently fortunate enough to feature the vivid artwork of local artist Ted Kwalk. Utilizing watercolor and acrylic paint, Ted’s artwork features rich depictions of the natural world. Ted was kind enough to answer a few of our questions about his art, […]
This May is the 70th annual Mental Health Awareness Month! Started in 1949 by the Mental Health America organization, the month is designed to recognize the millions of Americans who live with or are impacted by mental health disorders. It is a time to consider those around us who suffer […]
For International Women’s Day 2018, we’ve decided to highlight great women in music, or Women Who Rock. There are many different ways one can rock; standing up for social justice and the dignity of yourself and others, crafting complex, passionate symphonic music, or by creating a wall of sound with guitars […]
Are you an artist that works with objects or creates three-dimensional pieces that can easily be displayed on shelving? Do you have a collection of memorabilia or objects that may be interesting to the general public? The Library is currently scheduling displays in the lobby cases and could use your […]
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 […]