I absolutely love libraries! They are chock-a-block full of books (a personal weakness), in all forms (print, audio CDs, and audiotapes), as well as a host of other resources (including newspapers, periodicals, and DVDs). They are staffed by the nicest, most helpful people in the community. And, they have comfy places to sit and read or study.
Warren Library
Recently, I spent a happy couple of hours researching the history of Warren Township. The Reference Librarian was especially helpful, finding appropriate books and showing me the packed vertical file that I can pore through, when I'm ready for that.
(If you, too, are interested in the history of Warren Township, I have posted some starting points on my Warren Township webpage.)
The Warren Library is located in the handsome Municipal Complex on Mountain Avenue, just East of Warrenville Road. It looks out onto the Warren Township War Memorial, an elegant but sober tribute to all of Warren's citizens who perished in wars, starting with the Revolutionary War and continuing up to the Iraqi War.
Occupying a two-storey building, the library is well stocked and has lots of room for reading and studying. Two coin-operated photocopiers are available, too. If you have not yet visited the Warren Library, make a point of doing so - soon!
Congratulations to Bernardsville Public Library!
Another reason to visit your local library is the terrific programs that are offered for children and for adults.
The Bernardsville Public Library was recently honored as a winner of the New Jersey State Library's contest on Best Practices in Early Childhood Literacy. Congratulations to the library on earning statewide recognition for the "Literacy on the Go" kits, which the library makes available to parents.
The competitive New Jersey State Library program recognizes the criticality of pre-school literacy development to a child's future academic success, and encourages local libraries to help parents provide needed developmental activities.
[Some of the content in this post was originally published on July 1, 2009 and July 20, 2009]
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