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 […]
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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 […]
Check out the latest gallery book display Books in Bloom: Choose from Our Garden of Genres covering tons of great genre reads. Whether you like mystery, fantasy, or romance there’s a little something for everyone. Always been interested in trying a new genre but don’t know where to start? Here are […]
Come celebrate the release of the Library’s Native American artifact collection, while learning more about how to identify the artifacts you may discover on your property or during a hike or walk in the Central New Jersey area. The Library’s collection contains items that were discovered on Franklin Township farms […]
Held every February in the United States and Canada, Black History Month is both a celebration and a dedicated time to remember the role African Americans have played in our history. Created in 1926 as Negro History Week, it was expanded to a full month in 1976. In celebration of […]
Halloween is almost here! We hope you’ve been watching lots of horror movies and indulging in some candy. Why not enjoy a scary story as well and check out our current gallery book display featuring all things spooky, frightening and downright chilling. Looking for a good Halloween read? BookPage put […]