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February 23, 2009
Funding given to NJ public libraries
c-n.com
February 23, 2009
NEW BRUNSWICK — The New Jersey State Parent Information and Resource Center (NJPIRC), a program of Prevent Child Abuse – New Jersey, has awarded grants to 15 public libraries which will allow them to purchase books and educational materials that will enable parents to be effectively promoting in their children’s learning and educational success.
Award recipients receive funding to purchase a range of educational materials appropriate for their community and host events that will promote parent involvement in their student’s education. The books, materials and events cover a vast variety of topics, including effective parenting, summer learning, “Hooked on Phonics,” child discipline, special education, school success and more.
The libraries selected to receive this award are Carteret Public Library, New Brunswick Free Public Library, Piscataway Public Library and Plainfield Public Library.
Families living in communities where the 15 awarded libraries are located are encouraged to visit and learn from their new parent involvement themed-collection. For more information about NJPIRC, a program of Prevent Child Abuse New Jersey, visit www.preventchildabusenj.org or call 800-CHILDREN.
Posted by tumulty at February 23, 2009 2:39 PM
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The WANAQUE Library in Wanaque NJ should be denied funding because of a recent change by the library board... a decision that is against the interests of library patrons.
The board decided that as of October 1 2008, there should no longer be a drop box for videos. As far as anyone knows, all the other libraries in the county have them and we were told we could drop videos at the newer Ringwood library 5 miles away. Why? The unofficial word is the board didn't like the appearence of the video box. Appearance?! In Wanaque?
True of not, this is very difficult for parents of young children in particular. The board imposed a fine of $1 per video per day for dropping in the box just as for being late. So now, the box = 1 day late. There is no reason for it, and the library board should feel the effects of such a stupid and arbitrary misjudgement.
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at February 26, 2009 8:58 AM
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