Tag: East Brunswick Library
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Lost Souls Public Memorial Project: How 137 slaves in Middlesex County lost their freedom
EAST BRUNSWICK – On Sept. 12, in a conjoined meeting room within the East Brunswick Public Library, organizers and guests gathered for a presentation on the Lost Souls Public Memorial Project, a grassroots movement dedicated to honoring the 137 African Americans sold into slavery in 1818 by Jacob Van Wickle, a corrupt Middlesex County judge.…
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Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, East Brunswick Library team up for Volunteer DayRutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, East Brunswick Library team up for Volunteer Day
EAST BRUNSWICK — Volunteer Day is an essential stop on the student’s path to becoming a doctor. After receiving their white coats, first-year Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School students teamed up with East Brunswick Public Library for Volunteer Day on July 20. These future doctors worked alongside the consumer health librarians to share…
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Libraries mark World Day for Cultural Diversity by presenting discussion on combatting Asian American discrimination
AAPI Month: Invisible Wounds – Discussion and Resources on handling Asian American Discrimination will be held at 7 p.m. May 21 by the South Brunswick Library. On World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development, join East Brunswick Public Library, Plainsboro Public Library and South Brunswick Public Library for this Asian-American discrimination awareness program.…
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East Brunswick Library will hold event on environmental sustainability in Zimbabwe
The East Brunswick Public Library and the Friends of the East Brunswick Environmental Commission partner will hold a “Sustainable Agriculture Projects in Zimbabwe” virtual presentation at 7 p.m. on Feb. 9. The presentation will be led by Tait Chirenje, professor of Environmental Science and Sustainability at Stockton University. Climate change is wreaking havoc in rural…
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East Brunswick Library seeks submissions for adult virtual art show
To help showcase the creative talents of area residents, the East Brunswick Public Library is collecting submissions for its virtual “Grown-up Summer 2020 Art Challenge.” The library is seeking submissions from adults, age 18 and older, for virtual display on the library’s website. These include photography, two-dimensional artwork or videos. All work must be submitted…
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East Brunswick Library will hold cancer programs starting in August
The East Brunswick Public Library and the Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey (RCINJ) will team up this for two informative programs on cancer. Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, both programs will be held online. The first, “Nutrition for Colorectal Health and Cancer Prevention,” will be held at noon on Aug. 13. RCINJ community…
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East Brunswick Library offers computer access sessions for residents beginning July 15
EAST BRUNSWICK–Finding new ways to serve its patrons, the East Brunswick Public Library began offering 30-minute computer use sessions to cardholders on July 15. “The library is following a phased reopening recommended by a statewide library task force,” Interim Library Director Melissa Kuzma said in a prepared statement. “Each week, our goal is to provide…
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East Brunswick Library will hold online event on healthy eating habits
The East Brunswick Public Library will hold a free online program titled “Just Say Yes to Fruits and Vegetables” at noon on July 17. This program is led by New Jersey SNAP-Ed nutrition educators, Victoria Galarza and Zakiya Stewart. New Jersey SNAP-Ed (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program-Education), is a federally funded nutrition and physical activity program…
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East Brunswick Library launches online summer reading activities
The East Brunswick Public Library’s annual summer reading activities will take place online. This year’s theme is “Imagine Your Story,” and the library has special challenges for readers of all ages. By completing reading and learning challenges, readers can win prizes. The program has three challenge levels: kid, teen and adult. Summer reading runs through…
