Tag: East Brunswick Public Library
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East Brunswick community ‘getting past plastics one bottle at a time’
EAST BRUNSWICK – Getting past plastics one bottle at a time. That is the movement the East Brunswick Hadassah, the East Brunswick Sustainability Task Force and Alpha Delta Kappa launched at a public forum as they hosted a panel to discuss alternatives to plastic, recycling habits and the adverse effects that plastic materials have on…
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East Brunswick teen nominated for Kids Who Make Magic contest
EAST BRUNSWICK – Kids Who Make Magic is a contest run by Magic 98.3 and sponsored by Saint Peter’s University Hospital. It highlights and recognizes local youth for community-oriented accomplishments on a weekly basis. East Brunswick resident Shreya Dutt was recently named as a finalist for her volunteer work at the East Brunswick Public Library…
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East Brunswick Library to participate in statewide telehealth program
The New Jersey State Library, an affiliate of Thomas Edison State University, will be administering a statewide telehealth program, NJHealthConnect @ Your Library, to address barriers to health equity for New Jersey residents. The program, which is set to launch this month, will provide access to health care services through select public libraries across the…
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East Brunswick Public Library names new director
EAST BRUNSWICK— The East Brunswick Public Library Board of Trustees announced John Arthur as the new library director, effective July 8. As the director, Arthur will guide the library as it continues its deep engagement with the community it serves. “We are thrilled to welcome John in his position as Library Director,” East Brunswick…
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East Brunswick high schooler creates EB Writers Coalition to help teens find their voices
EAST BRUNSWICK–Creating a platform for teens to use, edit and broadcast their voices, East Brunswick High School junior Shreya Bhardwaj founded the EB Writers Coalition. On top of being the coalition’s founder and president, Shreya she is also a teen volunteer at East Brunswick Public Library (EBPL). “The EB Writers Coalition is a platform for…
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East Brunswick council approves resolution supporting $1.75M library renovation project
EAST BRUNSWICK–The Township Council approved a resolution endorsing the East Brunswick Public Library’s $1.75 million renovation project. The Library Board of Trustees proposed improvements and renovations within the library facility, according to the council. The key elements of the improvements and renovations to the library include: Replacement of the end-of-life HVAC system; ADA-compliant children’s restrooms;…
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Forum presents pros and cons of legalized recreational marijuana
EAST BRUNSWICK–With New Jersey becoming the newest state to legalize recreational marijuana use, Wellspring Center for Prevention Coordinator Mara Carlin explained the potential effects of this new bill. Carlin is the coordinator of Coalition and Community Programs at Wellspring Center for Prevention and has been in the prevention field for almost 20 years. In November…
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East Brunswick Library’s ‘Watch Your Language’ club teaches teens about culture
EAST BRUNSWICK–The East Brunswick Public Library’s (EBPL) newest “Watch Your Language: A Multicultural Teen Club” creates a virtual space for teenagers to learn about the elements of different cultures. “The club was founded by a junior at East Brunswick High School who wanted a place for teens to connect through shared experiences of being immigrants…
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East Brunswick mayor discusses COVID-19 vaccine distribution
EAST BRUNSWICK – Mayor Brad Cohen provided residents with an update about the COVID-19 vaccine distribution within the Township of East Brunswick so far and what to expect in the coming weeks. With the township being home to several long-term care facilities, Cohen said the delivery of vaccines to long-term care facilities, is being completely…