• 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.

  • CANCELLED – NJCH Board Game Night

    Long Branch Free Public Library 328 Broadway, Long Branch, United States

    Join NJCH for Humanities Board Game Night! Get ready to play and discuss how history, linguistics, storytelling, and other humanities disciplines inform and influence our favorite board games. Light snacks and soft beverages will be provided.

    Free
  • “Shiv’s Project” at Natya Darpan Theater Festival

    New Brunswick Performing Arts Center 11 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick, NJ, United States

    Join coLAB Arts at the 2025 Natya Darpan Theater Festival for Shiv's Project, a verbatim play exploring generational perspectives and mental health challenges in New Jersey’s South Asian community, created with the support of an NJCH grant.

  • 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.