New Jersey Library Trustee Association

05/22/2025

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05/16/2025

https://apnews.com/article/library-of-congress-card-history-librarian-firings-83d9e862a68832d8076773a7eb16114f

The Library of Congress, a 225-year-old Washington institution, has never had a moment like this. Last week, the Trump administration fired the longtime librarian of Congress, Carla Hayden.

04/07/2025

https://www.ala.org/faq-executive-order-targeting-imls

This set of frequently asked questions is intended to help library workers, library advocates, and library users understand this Executive Order.

04/07/2025

https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/industry-news/libraries/article/97484-national-library-week-2025-emphasizes-the-draw-of-libraries.html

Amidst turmoil, the American Library Association is marking National Library Week April 6-12 with the tagline “Drawn to the Library,” which emphasizes the essential role libraries play in American life. This year’s honorary cochairs are Raina Telge

04/07/2025

https://www.njoag.gov/tag/new-jersey-state-library/

03/22/2025

https://www.nj.com/gloucester-county/2025/03/how-a-new-library-is-set-to-transform-this-underserved-nj-community.html

A $3 million grant will allow this New Jersey community to get a public library.

03/09/2025

https://www.tapinto.net/towns/union/categories/news/articles/union-s-new-public-library-set-to-open-soon-as-interim-library-to-close-for-move

UNION, NJ - The grand opening of Union’s highly anticipated new Main Library, a state-of-the-art facility on the site of the old library, is just around the corner. To prepare for the move, the...

03/02/2025

https://www.tapinto.net/towns/edison/sections/community-announcements/articles/edison-library-north-branch-to-close-for-15-months-for-expansion

The North Branch of the Edison Public Library will be closed for approximately 15 months as construction begins on the buildings expansion. The last day for se

02/27/2025

https://www.app.com/story/news/local/eatontown-asbury-park/long-branch/2025/02/24/long-branch-public-library-andrew-carnegie-renovation/79119171007/

Two years and $6.2 million later, Long Branch Public Library, one of several Carnegie libraries, is renovated and open again.

01/25/2025

https://hudsoncountyview.com/hoboken-public-library-gets-2-awards-from-american-institute-of-architects-nj/

The Hoboken Public Library received 2 awards from the American Institute of Architects - NJ chapter at their annual gala earlier this month.

01/16/2025

https://www.tapinto.net/towns/phillipsburg/sections/education/articles/phillipsburg-free-public-library-gets-a-modern-makeover

Discover the newly upgraded Phillipsburg Free Public Library! Enjoy modern furniture, exciting events, and a growing collection for all ages.

12/12/2024

https://apnews.com/article/new-jersey-ban-on-book-bans-269234b5f19dcdbbc21a6cf658b760db

New Jersey Democratic Gov. Phil Murphy has signed a law to prohibit book bans in the state and enshrine protections against civil and criminal charges for librarians who comply with the law.