Bayonne, NJVisit the Library and Archives Credit: Anna Schiavone, Philip G. Vroom Community School We used our funds to provide every kindergarten, second-, and third-grade student their own copy (to keep in their home library!) of the easy reader American Revolution book George Washington and the General’s Dog by Frank Murphy. (The Bayonne Education Foundation…
Long Branch, NJVisit the Library and Archives Credit: Tara Sullivan We are very grateful to have received the Carnegie Libraries 250 Grant, which is helping us present year-round programming in celebration of America’s 250th Anniversary. In preparation for this initiative, the library formed a dedicated committee to plan meaningful, engaging programs for our community. With…
Belmar, NJVisit the Library and Archives I am a retired science teacher working part-time at the Belmar Public Library. We had a book missing for over 25 years, borrowed by a summer visitor who brought it home to Spain with him! Returned all these years later with an apology letter! We have many great community…
Avon-by-the-Sea, NJVisit the Library and Archives Upon receiving word that Carnegie Corporation of New York would provide $5,000 to fund the library, Valeria F. Penrose wrote in a May 17, 1916, letter: “We are indeed grateful. The starved lives in little Avon are now assured of practical mental food with adequate housing and the people…
Montclair, NJVisit the Library and Archives I have worked for the Montclair Public Library Foundation for the past four years, and the Bellevue Avenue Branch Library is a cherished historic gem in Montclair. The library was built in 1914 with a $40,000 grant from philanthropist Andrew Carnegie, part of his legacy of funding public libraries…