Because Plainfield-area newspapers are all computer searchable from Plainfield Public Library, local obituaries can usually be found quite easily - without knowing a person’s specific date of death. However, some obituaries were printed with typos and others are not legible enough for the character recognition required for helpful computer searches.

Learn which free online resources may ...

On Wednesday, May 26, 2021 the Wayne Public Library will feature a virtual Lunchbox Learning program entitled “The Fight for Women’s Suffrage in New Jersey” presented by Dr. George Robb, Professor of History, William Paterson University.

This program is free and open to the public, but you must register on the Wayne Public Library’s website calendar and click on the ...

On Wednesday, May 26 at 7 pm, join Dr. Karen Ensle, RDN, Family & Community Health Sciences Educator and Department Head at Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Union County for “Nine Staples of the Mediterranean Diet.” Learn about the number one dietary plan for good health and wellness in the United States and around the world.

Eating a Mediterranean diet may lower your risk up ...

School-age children should bring their own blankets or beach towels for these weekly socially distant story times that feature stories, crafts, songs and other fun activities.

Each child (or family) will receive their own box of supplies to use every week. Participants must wear masks.

Reservations are required.

On Friday mornings at 10 am in May and June, join the Scotch Plains Public Library via Zoom for a different approach to exercise! Older adults in particular are encouraged to join these classes, which are designed to address the loss of balance and strength that can occur with age. Yasmin Ofek's instruction integrates principles from the Feldenkrais Method, which emphasizes moving with ...

If your child is in advanced math and they would like to take a free Pre-Algebra class that focuses on solving high-level problems from the Math Olympiad test, then please email edwinkim777@gmail.com. Classes are for 2 hours on Saturday afternoons. There will be an emphasis on making the material as fun as possible.

Register for the Wayne PAL Summer Camp

Nine Great Weeks Available between June 28 and August 27

Click here to register

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We are pleased to welcome back our camp director, Bill Percey. Bill has an extensive background in working with kids. Bill is a certified teacher and is currently the JV Girls Basketball Coach at High Point HS. He has coached football at Wayne Hills HS and ...

The Nutley Public Library invites Nutley children, teens and adults to once again participate in their Summer Reading Program with a special kick-off event on Saturday, June 26 from 11 AM to 2 PM. Children and teens who register for the Summer Reading Program can stop by the library grounds and pick up a sign-up goodie bag and an ice cream treat from the "Good Humor Man"!

Residents ...

The Westfield Board of Education meets at 7 p.m. Tuesday, June 1, 2021.

The meeting will be held via the online platform Webex.

Click here for the agenda, which contains link to log into the meeting.