2024 NATIONAL MEDAL
for Museum and Library Service Finalist
Dylan shook under his covers. There was a monster under his bed, he was sure of it this time - he could hear its claws skittering across his floorboards. He had to check, to be brave like his father was always telling him to be. He picked up his flashlight, threw off his blanket, shone the light under his bed, and let out a shriek as his cat scampered out of the room.
Dylan shook under his covers. There was a monster under his bed, he was sure of it this time - he could hear its claws skittering across his floorboards. He had to check, to be brave like his father was always telling him to be. He picked up his flashlight, threw off his blanket, shone the light under his bed, and let out a shriek as his cat scampered out of the room.
""Come on, Bear.""
The leash dangles limply from Rebecca's hand as her Labrador trails behind her, tongue lolling out of his gray muzzle. She sits on the bank of the lake and he flops down next to her, resting his head in her lap. She strokes Bear's fur as the sun sinks below the glittering water.
Tomorrow will bring tears and goodbyes, but for now they have this moment. They have each other."
The school bell rang the end of day at Lincoln High School. Marcy ran
frantically out the door before her tormentors could dump on her.
She heard them laughing, shouting, ""FATTY you'll never get the boys to like
you"".
Marcy found solace in writing and martial arts. One day she shouted back
""ENOUGH"" surprised, the bullies stumbled, their laughter silenced. Marcy
walked the halls unbothered - a quiet triumph in her step.
Stop by the library's Pride Month Health Table June 7-13, 2024 in the library lobby and pick up resources on LGBTQIA+ Health, Pride bookmarks and buttons.
Brought to you by Just For The Health Of It! Initiative, The Library's Prescription for Quality Health & Wellness Information.
Meet with representatives from New Jersey Statewide Student Support Services (NJ4S) and learn about services they provide to families with children in grades K through 12. Stop by their table to gather info and freebies, and let them know what support your family needs.
For more information about NJ4S, visit the NJ4S website.
The HEAL initiative is a student-run initiative from Robert Wood Johnson Medical School that provides education on high blood pressure management, with a focus on lifestyle modifications. They will also provide information on local community sites to check blood pressure and steps on how to properly track blood pressure at home.
The June session's table topic is "Dietary Approaches to Prevent Hypertension."
Wednesday, May 29 - 7:00pm
Join us for a screening of, "Vincent Who" followed by a Q&A with director Curtis Chin.
Shawna wanted a fresh start. The breakup with Rick was bad. He hadn't taken it well. She moved into The Chaosium. Her friends were concerned; thought she needed rest. Time to grieve.
She found the first hole beside her recliner. Curious she hadn’t noticed earlier! Disturbing sounds emanated.
At night, Rick begged from behind the bed.
In the tub, his hand arose above water, wrist gashed wide. She grasped it. So many holes.
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