2024 NATIONAL MEDAL
for Museum and Library Service Finalist
Women Who Make a Difference: Dr Iris Udasin
“The World Trade Center Disaster: 23 years later”
On September 11, 2001, the United States was attacked by terrorists trained by Osama bin Laden and his followers who, that day alone, killed close to 3,000 people at several locations. The NYC World Trade Center was the principal site.
We invite you to join us as we chat with the amazing New York Times bestselling author Shelby Van Pelt about her beloved novel Remarkably Bright Creatures. You don’t want to miss this deep-dive exploration of friendship, reckoning, hope, and so much more!
Remarkably Bright Creatures is a luminous debut novel about a widow’s unlikely friendship with a giant Pacific octopus reluctantly residing at the local aquarium—and the truths she finally uncovers about her son’s disappearance 30 years ago.
Another college application season is around the corner, and stress is already beginning to ratchet up for teens and their parents. You’re invited to join us for this must-watch talk by Irena Smith, PhD. You will hear about constructive and healthy ways to approach the college application process, preserve your relationship with your teen, and help them define success on their terms instead of chasing the elusive “golden ticket.”
You’re invited to virtually step inside one of the greatest international achievements with a behind-the-scenes guide to space exploration with the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum curator Dr. Jennifer Levasseur.
Plunge into nearly 300 years of sunken vessels along the Jersey Shore as told by famed shipwreck diver Dan Lieb for this all-ages in-person program at EBPL. The noted investigative diver will divulge details of many famous ships that fell to ruin along the New Jersey coast. He will also discuss ongoing efforts to identify the remains of long-forgotten seagoing craft and discover the stories they contain.
To mark a quarter of a century since The Sopranos debuted, we look back at the crime family that changed television as we know it. Presenter Don Buzney will take us through the moments, characters, and actors that made it a truly historic and locally significant television show.
This is a virtual program, and it can be viewed here.
Join Scary Simon for a collection of stories that will have you checking your closet and underneath your bed. Simon’s stories include a mother searching for her son, a young girl who wants to know if she is pretty, and the especially spine-tingling story of... the Hairy Toe! Halloween Fun for ALL!