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    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.

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    Community History 2026 Information Session

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    Virtual Event

    Join us for a virtual information session about our Community History Program, in which participants receive instruction on public history practices and community-engagement methods and develop projects in close collaboration with their community members.

    Free

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    Willingboro Futuro House Lecture & Exhibit Finale

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    Willingboro Public Library 220 Willingboro Way, Willingboro, NJ, United States

    The Willingboro Public Library will host a concluding lecture to mark the finale of the exhibit on the township’s storied Futuro House on January 31, 2026. Join "Space Age" design expert Eric Wolff of Chromium, LLC to learn about the history of and materials used in the iconic "UFO-style" house.

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    Paging New Jersey – James F. Broderick

    Middletown Twp Public Library Community Room 55 New Monmouth Road, Middletown, NJ, United States

    The New Jersey Book Club welcomes James F. Broderick, author of "Paging New Jersey: A Literary Guide to the Garden State" who will discuss the Garden State's numerous contributions to American literature.

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    Middletown Twp Public Library Community History Fair

    Middletown Twp Public Library Community Room 55 New Monmouth Road, Middletown, NJ, United States

    Middletown Township Public Library will host its second annual Community History Fair to learn about local historical organizations and discuss its own "Engaging with Middletown History" project.