Tag: East Brunswick Public Library
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East Brunswick Library offers programs for financial wellness
Starting off the new year by celebrating Financial Wellness Month, the East Brunswick Public Library will hold two virtual programs on financial literacy. The first program, “The Psychology of Money: Taking a Rational Approach to Managing Your Wealth,” will be held at noon on Jan. 8. Personal perceptions, biases and emotions about money can affect…
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East Brunswick library building will close Nov. 28, but services still available
EAST BRUNSWICK—Out of an abundance of caution, the East Brunswick Public Library will close to the public starting Nov. 28. Even though the building is closed, the library has several different ways to provide public services, according to a prepared statement from the library on Nov. 20. Customers will be able to check out library…
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East Brunswick Library will hold voter registration event Sept. 22
EAST BRUNSWICK–With Election Day less than 50 days away, the East Brunswick Public Library will hold a voter registration event for residents from 12:30-5:30 p.m. on Sept. 22 at the library, located at 2 Jean Walling Civic Center Dr. Due to the ongoing coronavirus crisis, Christopher Barnes, the coordinator of Marketing, Communication and Outreach for…
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East Brunswick Library, Saint Peter’s University Hospital collaborate on ‘Lunch ‘n’ Learn’ program series
The East Brunswick Public Library is teaming up with Saint Peter’s University Hospital for a three-part virtual “Lunch ‘N’ Learn” program series, to be held at noon on Oct. 23, Nov. 6 and Dec. 18. Attendees will be able to watch medical presentations on the Zoom platform. This series focuses on gastrointestinal diseases. The first…
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New director of East Brunswick Public Library says library is ‘in her blood’
EAST BRUNSWICK – “When I was in high school, my mom brought me to this library for a project,” Melissa Kuzma, the new library director of the East Brunswick Public Library said in a prepared statement. “It was so much bigger and grander than my local library; I was so impressed that I still remember…
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East Brunswick Library’s virtual open mic nights showcase local talent
EAST BRUNSWICK–Creating a platform for performers and artists to showcase their talents despite social distancing restrictions, the East Brunswick Public Library has been holding Virtual Open Mic Nights. Adult Programming Librarian Melissa Hozik said the library held its first open mic night on July 8. “In these times of social distancing, the library had to…
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Local author’s tips for podcasting include creating an audience base, using good equipment
EAST BRUNSWICK–Equipped with informational slides and years of experience, podcaster Harry Marks educated residents about what it takes to start a podcast. East Brunswick Public Library Librarian Melissa Horizk said Marks is an author, the creator of “The Shelf Life: A Podcast Sitcom,” the co-host of “The Home Work” podcast, and a writer for Aaron…
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East Brunswick Library goes virtual during COVID-19 crisis; no reopening confirmed
EAST BRUNSWICK–The East Brunswick Public Library closed its facilities to help prevent the spread of COVID-19. However, that didn’t stop library staff from finding ways to provide library services to the community. “The library has been closed for over two months,” Interim Library Director Melissa Kuzma said in a prepared statement. “I still can’t believe…
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East Brunswick council endorses $8.7M library expansion project
EAST BRUNSWICK–The Township Council approved a resolution in support of the East Brunswick Public Library’s anticipated $8.7 million expansion project. The library Board of Trustees proposed improvements, renovations and re-purposing within the library facility and construction of additional space featuring an adult quiet reading room and a teen meeting space, according to the council. The…