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Ridgewood NJ, Frank Mortimer will sign copies of his book, “Bee People and the Bugs They Love”, on the Ridgewood Public Library patio (weather permitting). Bring your copy or buy one through Bookends. Registration suggested.
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Frame 352 from the Patterson-Gimlin film, alleged by Roger Patterson and Robert Gimlin to show a Bigfoot, and by some others to show a man in a gorilla suit.
Reader say the Ridgewood Bog should organize a “Night Out for Big Foot “
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Ridgewood NJ, This year not to left out of the Village Earth Day festivities , the Ridgewood blog will promote a “Night Out for Big Foot “ on April 22nd .
It’s about where the journey takes you, too — even if you come back empty handed. “I’ve been all over the States and seen some amazing things — landscapes and sunsets and hills and mountains,” Tyler says. “Even when nothing happens, you’re still in the woods. You’re still out in it.” Tyler Bounds
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Ridgewood NJ, the Ridgewood Public Library in conjunction with the Hermitage present, While Civil War battlefields never reached northern New Jersey, it was a grim and turbulent time for the Rosencrantz family at the Hermitage. As Northern “peace” Democrats with a deep entanglement with slavery, the family was caught between both sides. Drawing from personal accounts of the family spread throughout Virginia, Philadelphia, and Bergen County, this presentation explores their experiences during an era that defined not only the nation, but the Hermitage as well. Guest speaker: Victoria Harty. Register here. Co-sponsored by the Hermitage.
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Ridgewood NJ, Governor Phil Murphy today announced the launch of the second round of grant solicitations for the Library Construction Bond Act (LCBA), allocating $37.5 million in grants. This allocation is subject to change pending grant agreements from the first round of grant solicitations. The LCBA, which authorized $125 million in state bonds, was passed by New Jersey voters in November 2017 to improve public library facilities across the state in order to ensure the well-being and success of New Jersey residents.
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Going Native Without Feeding Bambi
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Ridgewood NJ, Tired of waking up to find that deer have devoured your carefully tended garden? Native Plant Channel creator Lourdes Osorio explains how cultivating native plants can help deter voracious deer and provide sanctuary for butterflies and other pollinators. Wednesday March 10th 7pm, Co-sponsored by Sustainable Ridgewood. Register here.
Successful Study Skills 4 Students Presents Motivating the Unmotivated Student For parents of students in 4th to 12th grades
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Ridgewood NJ, In a 30-minute highly dynamic, action-specific, and interactive webinar, parents are invited to learn a few tips, tools, and strategies to motivate, inspire, and support their student.
Motivating Unmotivated Students – Parents of students Grades 4-12.
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Ridgewood NJ, the Ridgewood Public Library has temporarily suspended in-person visits until further notice.
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Ridgewood NJ, The Ridgewood Stigma Free Committee is holding an event called Cards of Joy this holiday season. Sending cards to those who need some extra cheer or who are alone during the holidays, is a simple way to make a big difference! Please see the attached information about this event. Bring your Cards of Joy to the yellow mailbox at Village Hall or to the Ridgewood Public Library, no later than December 11, 2020.
“I was deeply disturbed to learn when the pandemic struck that this absurd plan was not instantly relegated to the dust heap. It was always poorly conceived and at this time with money needed for many other things now and in the future, some of which we can’t even know yet, it is a dreadful thing to borrow and spend millions for an entirely unnecessary re-do to stroke the egos of the library board and create contracts to sign. Bad form. In addition, other towns need the money far more.”
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Ridgewood NJ, Governor Phil Murphy today delivered to the Legislature a list of proposed projects for the first round of funding from the Library Construction Bond Act (LCBA). The Library Construction Bond Act authorized $125 million in state bonds to fund critical improvements to New Jersey public libraries. The bond issuance was approved by New Jersey voters in November 2017 and all applicants were required to identify a 50 percent match to fund their proposed projects.
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Ridgewood NJ, Libraries would be able to dispose of outdated material without going out to bid under legislation sponsored by Senator Kip Bateman and advanced today by the Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee.
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Ridgewood NJ, Did you know we have outdoor seating to enjoy free WIFI and newspapers?
Visit our orange cabana during Library hours.
Please maintain social distancing guidelines while visiting.
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