Thank you to Amanda Griffith from the Credit Union of New Jersey for sharing 10 aspects regarding personal finances that are important to ensure a healthy financial future. Finances can be very…
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DNA Evidence: Analysis, Correlation & Interpretation Program Recap
Thank you to Certified Genealogist Melissa Johnson for explaining how and when DNA should be used in conjunction with traditional genealogical research. With the commercialization of DNA testing for health and genealogical…
Daniel E. Beards Photograph Collection
The New Jersey State Library is proud to showcase for the start of 2025 the Daniel E. Beards Photograph Collection as part of our Digital Jerseyana Collection. This ever-expanding collection features many…
Maximizing Social Security Program Recap
Thank you to Larry Metzler from Apogee Financial Services, Inc. for a deep dive into the complexities of Social Security and how that income stream can be incorporated into your overall retirement…
Successful Holiday Networking Strategies Program Recap
Thank you to Paul Cecala from Cecala Career Consultants for sharing some tips we can use during the holiday season to improve our networking opportunities and outcomes. Whether you are looking to…
Patriots Week 2024 @ the NJ State Library
Another November is in the books and with that comes less than a month until one of Trenton’s greatest yearly celebrations – Patriot’s Week. Running this year from Thursday, December 26th –…
Financial Aid Information Session Program Recap
Thank you to Taira Holley-Mayfield from the Higher Education Student Assistance Authority (HESAA) for her presentation on essential financial aid information for students and parents as they prepare for college. Paying for…
Get to Know Your Local Historical Society Project: Vineland Historical and Antiquarian Society
The purpose of this project is to create a central repository of informational videos to promote the use of New Jersey historical societies to a wide audience. Many genealogical resources, especially those…
Get Covered NJ State Marketplace – Affordable Care Act 2025
Here are the 2025 important dates & deadlines for New Jersey: 2025 Open Enrollment starts Friday, November 1, 2024. The last day to sign up for 2025 coverage is January 31, 2025. If…
Recorded Webinars for Genealogy Research
National Family History Month 2024 This year, NJSL Presents was thrilled to celebrate National Family History Month with three programs: Garden State Genealogy: Records at the New Jersey State Archives with Jon…
Finding Women Ancestors in New Jersey Program Recap
Thank you to Regina Fitzpatrick for a jam-packed program looking at the different ways and record groups we should consider as we try to trace our female ancestors throughout New Jersey’s history. …
Introduction to Medicare Program Recap
Thank you to Kelly Ott from the State Health Insurance Assistance Program for Mercer County presenting on the different aspects of Medicare and diving into some of the complexities that exist within…