Tag: Spotswood Public Library
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Spotswood Public Library director wants to inspire love of books
SPOTSWOOD – On Jan. 21, Karin Finnegan officially started as the new director of the Spotswood Public Library. Before transitioning to Spotswood, Finnegan served as the interim director and assistant director at the Bradley Beach Library. She holds a master’s degree in Library and Information Services from Rutgers University and a business degree from Loyola…
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Spotswood, Springfield libraries partner to present virtual writing classes
In a first-time partnership, the Springfield Free Public Library and the Spotswood Public Library will jointly offer a series of four virtual writing classes to be led by instructors from the Writers Circle, an organization that offers creative writing workshops for children and adults. The first two workshops, scheduled for 7 p.m. Feb. 22 and…
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Spotswood residents can visit public library by appointment only
The Spotswood Public Library is now open for browsing and computer use by appointment only. Takeout service will continue for those who prefer a contact-free pickup. Browsing, takeout, and computer appointments are available Mondays through Thursdays, and Saturdays. Masks will be required for anyone entering the library. For the latest information about the library’s services…
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Attend a virtual presentation with a dog musher from the Iditarod
String of Dogs: One woman’s experience with dog mushing and racing the Iditarod, will be presented via Zoom at 7 p.m. Aug. 3. Karen Land, dog musher and three-time racer in the Iditarod, races through the Alaskan wilderness. Meet two of her dogs, Noggin and Chloe, and learn about training and racing dogs. Wear a…
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Online public library traffic to extensive digital selections, virtual programs soar in part to pandemic
Public libraries across the state may not be physically open, but online offerings continue as traffic to extensive digital selections and virtual programs have soared in part due to the novel coronavirus pandemic. Gov. Phil Murphy implemented a series of social distancing measures to mitigate the further spread of COVID-19 in New Jersey, which included…
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Spotswood mayor announces service changes due to COVID-19 crisis
SPOTSWOOD–Taking precautions to not further spread the coronavirus (COVID-19), Mayor Edward Seely announced changes to municipal office services in Spotswood. “As the collateral effects of COVID-19 intensify throughout New Jersey and our nation, the Borough of Spotswood has implemented safeguarding measures to protect our community, while minimizing interruptions to municipal services for our residents,”…
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Spotswood Library launches programs teaches kids coding
SPOTSWOOD–Seeking to educate children about the art of coding, the Spotswood Public Library will hold two “Hour of Code” programs this month. Director C.L. Quillen said that both programs will be for children in grades 3-6. The first program is scheduled for Dec. 9 and the second on Dec. 30. “We are receiving the $300…
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Spotswood Boy Scout creates ‘little libraries’ for Eagle project
SPOTSWOOD–Giving residents more access to all genres of literature, Boy Scout Jonathan Wasserman of Spotswood Troop 35 is building three “Little Free Libraries” for his Eagle Scout project. Little Free Library is a nonprofit organization that inspires a love of reading, builds community and sparks creativity by fostering neighborhood book exchanges around the world, according…
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Wildlife expert teaches residents about butterflies
SPOTSWOOD–Showcasing a slide with photos of butterflies, bees and other living creatures, a butterfly expert teaches residents about how to attract pollinators. Jerry Schneider, an Ohio native who now lives in Vermont, visited the Spotswood Public Library on July 17 to share his expertise on pollinators. “What do pollinators do? They are very important. ……