libraries

There is no shortage of unique and interesting ideas to warm up your winter with something special.

It has now been three years since New Jersey voters approved borrowing $125 million to support library construction work.

Have you ever seen a "Free Little Library?" They are these boxes on certain streets or outside of homes where people are welcome to take a book and then return that same book, or another. I've seen train stations in Jersey and the Philly suburbs where passengers are allowed to take a book or magazine for the ride. There's no cost. No due date. Everything is done on the honor system.

Polls are now open and voters are heading out to vote in the Gubernatorial election and numerous local elections, but there are also two questions on the ballot .... How do YOU feel about the two up for vote? The State Division of Elections Posted Both Public Questions .... ...

A bill in Trenton calls for New Jersey to borrow $125 million for library construction. Libraries say the help is needed — but can the state afford more debt?

As times continue to change, libraries across New Jersey have had to adapt to the rise of millennials and their reliance on constantly-evolving technology. In an effort to keep millennials engaged in this digital era, many libraries have started to undertake a variety of new initiatives aimed at attracting young users.

The school librarian is much more than just a keeper of the book collection in many New Jersey districts. But, these "information specialists" have been dwindling in numbers, another victim of budget cuts.

And I don't believe they mean...possibly kissing behind the book shelves.  Well maybe?  It's all about books this month.