Making Montclair Home: Story Sharing and Writing Workshop

Montclair Public Library 50 S Fullerton Ave, Montclair, NJ, United States

As part of the Montclair Public Library’s project for NJCH's Community History Program, this workshop invites participants to tell their own families’ stories, focusing on the emotional and practical realities of settling in Montclair over the last several decades.

Food for Thought: Preserving Fruit

Piscataway Public Library – Kennedy Branch 500 Hoes Ln, Piscataway, NJ, United States

NJCH is proud to support Piscataway Public Library’s “Food for Thought,” a series of events exploring the cultural and historical significance of food in our lives, through an Action Grant. In this event, library staff will guide participants through the basics and significance of preserving fruit.

Food for Thought: Delightful Dumplings!

Piscataway Public Library - Westergard Library 20 Murray Avenue, Piscataway, NJ, United States

NJCH is proud to support Piscataway Public Library's "Food for Thought," a series of events exploring the cultural and historical significance of food in our lives. In this event, library staff will lead a workshop on the history, significance, and making of Chinese dumplings.

Food For Thought: Condiments, Dehydrating & More

Piscataway Public Library – Kennedy Branch 500 Hoes Ln, Piscataway, NJ, United States

NJCH is proud to support Piscataway Public Library’s “Food for Thought,” a series of events exploring the cultural and historical significance of food in our lives. In this event, library staff will lead participants through the process of significance of making your own condiments and dehydrating fruits.

Katz Prize Nominations Due

Nominations for the 2025 Stanley N. Katz Prize for Excellence in Public Humanities are due by Close of Business on July 30, 2025.

Food for Thought: International Inspiration

Piscataway Public Library – Kennedy Branch 500 Hoes Ln, Piscataway, NJ, United States

NJCH is proud to support Piscataway Public Library’s “Food for Thought,” a series of events exploring the cultural and historical significance of food in our lives. In this event, Chef Sank will guide participants through the preparation and significance of several international dishes.

Food for Thought: Indian Cooking – Paranthas

Piscataway Public Library – Kennedy Branch 500 Hoes Ln, Piscataway, NJ, United States

NJCH is proud to support Piscataway Public Library's "Food for Thought," a series of events exploring the cultural and historical significance of food in our lives. This event will feature Indian paranthas.

Food for Thought: Korean Cooking

Piscataway Public Library – Kennedy Branch 500 Hoes Ln, Piscataway, NJ, United States

NJCH is proud to support Piscataway Public Library's "Food for Thought," a series of events exploring the cultural and historical significance of food in our lives. This event will focus on the history and health benefits of traditional Korean cuisine.