What is Juneteenth? Juneteenth is an annual celebration commemorating the 1865 abolition of slavery in Texas. Though cut off from the rest of the South in 1863, much of Texas remained unoccupied by Union troops until Union general Gordon Granger arrived at Galveston, Texas, 10 weeks after Lee's surrender. On June 19, 1865, Granger issued General Order No. 3, declaring: "The people of Texas are … [Read more...]
Come to the SBPL Plant Swap!
Join us for a South Brunswick Public Library plant swap on Sunday, June 13 between 1 and 4 p.m. How is your garden growing? Would you like to try something new, or learn about different varieties of plants and flowers? Bring your plants, cuttings, or seeds to our plant swap. Learn from others and share information and find something new to nurture. In the spirit of sharing, we ask that everyone … [Read more...]
Stand Against Racism – Reading Lists to Learn From
Librarians worked together with our local School Media Specialists to come up with these reading suggestions for anti-racist literature for all ages. Click on the links to see the books, and find them in our collection.ChildrenPre-KK-3rd GradeTweens TeenFictionNon-Fiction AdultFictionNon-Fiction … [Read more...]
SBPL How-To Festival
Have you ever wondered how to download audiobooks for your commute, find Consumer Reports ratings for free, or learn productivity hacks for your phone? All that and more will be covered at the first SBPL How-To Fest! Stop by the library on Saturday, June 8 between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. for short, interactive lessons on how to do everyday things better, faster, and smarter. You will be able to test … [Read more...]