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Literary Legends: Poll of New Jerseyans Reveals Joyce Kilmer as the State of New Jersey’s Favorite Author Of All Time

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Mahwah NJ, Harper Lee, Mark Twain, Ernest Hemingway… These iconic names are among the luminaries hailing from the United States. However, more locally, each state has produced their own homegrown authors who have left an indelible mark on literature with their diverse and significant contributions. A survey* of 3,000 respondents by StoicQuotes.com shed light on each state’s most cherished authors, revealing some intriguing outcomes.

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Ridgewood Public Library is Looking for Two New Part Time library Assistants

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Ridgewood NJ, the Ridgewood Public Library made two important announcements . First the Children’s Department is closed for renovation from August 7th to August 16th for renovation and the Library is currently hiring two part time library assistant positions .

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Ridgewood Public Library: Determining what makes a Book Inappropriate for a Public library?

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Ridgewood NJ, recent book additions to the Ridgewood Public Library have raised more than a few eyebrows. What’s seems to missing is a robust public debate over what is appropriate and to whom.

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Ridgewood Public Library Foundation Clambake

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Ridgewood NJ, Ridgewood Public Library Foundation Clambake is excited to return to one of our favorite locations – Ridgewood Country Club – to celebrate the library‘s 100th anniversary! Guests will enjoy delicious clambake fare, signature cocktails and full bars at RCC’s newly-renovated clubhouse.

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The Bolger Foundation, has recommitted its $1 million matching donation in support of the Ridgewood Library’s current renovation plans

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Ridgewood NJ, the Ridgewood Public Library is excited to announce that the Bolger Foundation, a longtime supporter of the Ridgewood Library Foundation, has recommitted its $1 million matching donation in support of the Ridgewood Library’s current renovation plans. “This donation will allow us to expand our current plans to renew other areas of the library including our much-used auditorium and upgrade our technology training room to showcase our maker space equipment and programs,” said library director Lorri Steinbacher. Continue reading The Bolger Foundation, has recommitted its $1 million matching donation in support of the Ridgewood Library’s current renovation plans

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Reading is On the Rise

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Ridgewood NJ, Bloomsbury, the book publisher behind the Harry Potter series, just raised its revenue expectations for its latest financial year to £260m, up from the previously expected £243m. That’s some 40% higher than the company managed just 2 years ago.

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Barnes & Noble Finds New Home in Paramus

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Paramus NJ, Barnes & Noble has found a new home closer to Ridgewood Avenue in Paramus to replace the popular store it will be closing this month after 28 years. The announcement came on the companies Facebook page:

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Bookends in Ridgewood to Host Sarah Ferguson the Duchess of York for a Meet and Greet Book Signing on Wednesday, March 8th

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Ridgewood NJ, Bookends in Ridgewood to Host Sarah Ferguson the Duchess of York for a Meet and Greet Book Signing on Wednesday, March 8th at 6pm ,in celebration of her new novel; A MOST INTRIGUING LADY. Link in bio for tickets. Or go www.book-ends.com

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The Ridgewood Public Library: Ready, Get Set…READ!

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Ridgewood NJ, February is Reading Marathon month. The Reading Marathon is a wonderful fundraiser that helps to foster a love of reading at school and home, while also raising valuable funds for the Friends of the Ridgewood Public Library of the Ridgewood Library to purchase books and media, as well as science, art and cultural programs for all ages.

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Stephen A. Smith Analyst and Star of First Take on ESPN Signed His New Book at Bookends in Ridgewood

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Ridgewood NJ, Bookends hosted a book signing for Stephen A. Smith Analyst and Star of First Take on ESPN . Smith’s new book is called , “Straight Shooter: A Memoir of Second Chances and First Takes”

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Ridgewood Public Library to Host Author and RHS Alum Patricia Engel, Sunday, January 22, 2-3:30pm

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Ridgewood NJ, the Ridgewood Public Library hosts an EXCLUSIVE, PRE-LAUNCH event. Patricia Engel, RHS ’95, is the award-winning author of Infinite Country, The Veins of the Ocean, It’s Not Love, It’s Just Paris, and Vida. Her latest, The Faraway World, will be released January 24, and registrants have the opportunity to pre-order at a discounted price (20% off) and have it signed at event. $10/person.

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Barnes & Noble on Route 17 in Paramus Closing

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Paramus NJ, the Barnes & Noble on Route 17 in Paramus will be shutting its doors on February 11th, 2023 after 28 years, the landlord did not renew the lease at the site.  The company explained  that it wants to serve the Paramus community for “many, many more years.” and that Barnes & Noble is “doing everything” it can to find a replacement site with hopes to “return close to here with a new bookstore before long.”

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Bookends Bookstore hosted an in-person event with Michael Imperioli Star from The Sopranos and there are Still books Left!

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Ridgewood NJ, Bookends Bookstore hosted an in-person event with Michael Imperioli Star from The Sopranos. The Meet/Greet/Photo-Op/Book Signing Sunday, DECEMBER 11th at 1 pm.

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The Ridgewood Library Hosts “Breakfast With Friends” ,Wednesday October 12th 9am-10am

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Ridgewood NJ, enjoy coffee & pastries with the Friends of the Ridgewood Library while learning more about who we are & how you can get involved in your local library. Stop by after school drop-off and feel free to bring your littlest ones with you. All are welcome to stay for the monthly meeting following breakfast.

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