Tag: Allentown Public Library
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Allentown library association receives grant from preservation fund
ALLENTOWN – The Allentown Public Library Association has been awarded an $18,750 grant from the Preserve New Jersey Historic Preservation Fund. The intent of the grant is to provide the means for associations that own and maintain historic properties to develop an updated preservation plan to properly maintain the historic integrity of the property, according…
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Allentown Public Library Association says ‘thank you’ to supporters
ALLENTOWN – In the past year, the Allentown Public Library, 16 S. Main St., has completed projects that reached back into the 19th century and forward into the 21st century. During an event held at the library on Nov. 4, friends of the library celebrated the renovation of the building’s community room, the restoration of…
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Allentown library undergoes upgrades
ALLENTOWN – The New Jersey Historic Trust has announced that the Allentown Public Library has been recommended for a preservation grant from the Preserve New Jersey Historic Preservation Fund. The awards were authorized at the Oct. 17 meeting, according to a press release, which said the grant is for the entrance area improvement plan that…
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History professor to speak at library
ALLENTOWN – Jake Ruddiman, the author of “Becoming Men of Some Consequence: Youth and Military Service in the Revolutionary War,” will present a lecture at the Allentown Public Library, 16 S. Main St., at 2 p.m. Dec. 3. His book is included the March 2017 Journal of the American Revolution’s “100 Best American Revolution Books…
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Allentown Public Library hosts ‘What’s it Worth’
ALLENTOWN – Area residents had a chance to have their personal treasures appraised during a friend/fundraiser at the Allentown Public Library on Sept. 17. The first “What’s it Worth” event at the library was conducted by Joe Bodnar of Bodnar Auction House, Edison, according to a press release. Those who attended learned about the appraisal…
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Support for library is greatly appreciated
The Allentown Public Library would like to thank its generous supporters for making our recent “Friend/Fund Raisers” such successes. Thanks to the First Aid Squad for hosting Trivia Night that was enjoyed by over 70 trivia enthusiasts! Note that the date for the Fall Trivia Night is set for Oct. 21 at the First Aid…
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Presentation will focus on Chinese culture
By Andrew Martins Staff Writer ALLENTOWN – Chinese culture will be the focus of a program to be presented at the Allentown Library, South Main Street, at 7 p.m. Feb. 11. “Journey to the Ancient Middle Kingdom,” presented by Shen Yun Promotions International, will take place in the library’s community room. Branch Manager Jo Mayer…