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Upcoming Events

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DEC
18
RetireReady NJ: Your Path to a Secure Retirement

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12:00 pm – 1:00 pm

DEC
29
VIRTUAL AUTHOR TALK – Winning the Ten Crucial Days: The Keys to Victory in George Washington’s Legendary Winter Campaign

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12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
JAN
09
“Know Your Rights” Part 1 – Disability and Employment

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12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
JAN
09
Crime of the Century: The Lindbergh Baby Kidnapping, The Trial, and The Price of Fame

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12:00 pm – 1:00 pm

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Research Library Spotlight

NJ250

Living Documents, Evolving Rights

In 2026, as the nation marks 250 years since the Revolution, our exhibition will explore how New Jersey helped shape and was shaped by the fight for liberty. Through the evolution of its constitutions, discover how the state balanced local needs with national ideals and how the meaning of democracy continues to define both New Jersey and you.

Previewing in December 2025. Debuting in early 2026.

NJ State Library, in partnership with the New Jersey State Archives.

NJ250 Exhibition from the NJ State Library, in partnership with New Jersey State Archives.

NJSL Features

Genealogy Blog

Webinar: Researching New Jersey Land Records Online
Deeds can be surprising genealogical goldmines If you haven’t looked at Land Records you might be missing out on some…
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TBBC Promotional Bookmarks Now Available in English and Spanish
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Resume Writing 101: Program Recap
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New Jersey State Library Appoints Elizabeth Burns as Director of the Talking Book and Braille Center

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TBBC Spotlight

Talking Book and Braille Center (TBBC)

TBBC provides a wide range of accessible materials to eligible New Jersey residents, as well as to institutions and libraries that serve them. Supported with funds from the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS).

Explore our new NJSL Exhibitions, previewing in the coming weeks and debuting in the new year.
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