August Teen Book reviews by Kate Vasilik, Franklin Lakes Teen Librarian…
A 2007 poll found 49% of New Jersey residents wanted to leave the state. Two years later, how many more entertain that option?
The North Jersey Chorus is currently seeking new members. All voice parts are needed…
VFW District 2 Commander Achieves All American Status
The Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States announced that Walter S. Vreeland had achieved All American Status as Commander of District 2 (Bergen County) in the VFW Department of New Jersey.
According to National VFW Commander Glen Gardner, “Vreeland, Commander of District 2, in the Department of [...]
Perhaps our exodus from the Garden of Eden instilled a genetic disposition in the human heart for the appreciation of gardens. Gardens, and the art of gardening, stretch back that far.Today, the gardener stands alongside royalty, philosophers, and kindred spirits who, throughout history, cling to our humanity as civilization changes, grows, and leads us on [...]
It is the hope that this project will not only allow for historical preservation through personal memories, but that it will also provide a truly meaningful account of Franklin Lakes and Bergen County history to young and older residents of the area, as well as interested educators and historians.
Donna Marinaro, MSW, has been named Director of West Bergen Mental Healthcare’s Partial Care Program…
Michele Reutty, Director of the Oakland, NJ Public Library suggests some fun summertime books…
With Safety Town back in session, Judith Mader offers a good companion book…
Beer by Michael Reinitz
Wonderfully complex with hints of chocolate and dark fruits, reminiscent of tart cherries and plums, as well as notes of vanilla. A background oak character rounds out the overall flavor, and works to smooth the distinct sourness. Initially sweet, but finishes rather dry with a lingering mild bitterness and a [...]
On a summer night, there is a little ritual I like to do when I come home called, “How do I get through the door without inviting a thousand moths into the house?”
July teen book reviews by Kate the Librarian