Tag: East Brunswick Public Library
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East Brunswick Library seeks comments for time capsule documenting COVID-19 crisis
EAST BRUNSWICK–The coronavirus pandemic is definitely a historic event, forever shaping the world around us. To record the stories of what happened and how the community lived through this unique time, East Brunswick Public Library is putting together a time capsule, according to a prepared statement from the library. “We are living through history. The…
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East Brunswick Library’s Maker Club provides creative activities for kids
EAST BRUNSWICK–From creating paracord bracelets to Shrinky Dink projects, the East Brunswick Public Library’s Maker Club will provide a weekly space for children’s creative endeavors. Youth Services Librarian Dana Vocht said the Maker Club is an afterschool ‘tween program for students in the third grade and up to learn how to make something different every…
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East Brunswick Library’s Teen Red Cross Club seeks new members
EAST BRUNSWICK–Striving to educate teenagers about the health and medical field, the East Brunswick Public Library Teen Red Cross Club is seeking new members. Teen Red Cross Club President Liesha Yenduri said the library’s club is the local chapter of the official American Red Cross. “Our main goals are to host events and awareness programs…
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East Brunswick oncologist discusses rationale for prescribing medical marijuana
EAST BRUNSWICK–Seeking to educate residents about the usage of cannabis for medical reasons, Dr. James Salwitz recently held a “Medical Marijuana: Benefits, Use and the Law” forum. Salwitz is an oncologist and hematologist at Regional Cancer Care Associates’ (RCCA) Central Jersey division. He sees patients at RCCA’s offices in East Brunswick and Somerset. “As…
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Manners expert educates residents about etiquette in the Gilded Age
EAST BRUNSWICK–Educating residents about manners and social norms established during the late 19th century, Mary Harris spoke about etiquette during the Gilded Age. Having been an etiquette educator since 2004, Harris said she offers specialized etiquette training at colleges, organizations and businesses. She is also the founder of Mary Harris Events, where she designs and…
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East Brunswick Library’s ‘Girls Who Code’ club offers classes
EAST BRUNSWICK–Providing a space for young women to learn more about computer science, the East Brunswick Public Library’s “Girls Who Code” club chapter offers weekly sessions. Youth Services Librarian Sally Leung said that the “Girls Who Code” is a national organization whose mission is to close the gender gap in technology and to change the…
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East Brunswick Library will be part of health institute’s ‘All of Us’ journey exhibit
EAST BRUNSWICK–The East Brunswick Public Library was selected to be one of the National Institutes of Health’s (NIH) “All of Us” journey exhibit. As part of 40 stops on a nationwide tour, the traveling educational exhibit will be available from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on May 4, at the library, located at 2 Jean…
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East Brunswick Library helps patrons work on sewing skills
EAST BRUNSWICK–Complete with thread, scissors and steady hands, the East Brunswick Public Library’s Stitchery Circle provides a space for patrons to work on their sewing skills. “The Stitchery Circle is a drop-in craft program at the East Brunswick Public Library for everyone who loves all things sewing. We have patrons who do cross stitch, needlepoint,…
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Local historian creates film depicting Van Wickle slave ring
EAST BRUNSWICK–Telling the tale of a young boy kidnapped from Philadelphia to be illegally sold into slavery, historian Rich Walling’s film “Sold South” depicts a teen’s horrific journey at the hands of Judge Jacob Van Wickle. “‘Sold South’ is the true story of a young African American teen kidnapped from Philadelphia and brought to the…