What's Somerset County NJ reading?

1. 'The Women' by #KristinHannah
2. 'The Heaven & Earth Grocery Store' by James McBride
3. 'She's Not Sorry' by Mary Kubica

Are you reading something different? Have you discovered something fantastic? Share the wealth. What are you reading?

Our National Poetry Month poet for today is Franny Choi franny choi. sclsnj.org/national-poetr… Alice James Books Ecco. Check back through our feed for the contemporary poets we featured each weekday in April. #NationalPoetryMonth Academy of American Poets

Attend a virtual author talk with The New York Times bestselling author Nina Simon on Wed, May 8, 2024 at 7 p.m. Simon will be discussing her novel, 'Mother-Daughter Murder Night.' Harness your inner detective: sclsnj.libnet.info/event/10274361.

Check out Simon's book: catalog.sclsnj.org/?section=frbr&….

Our Warren Township branch will be hosting a dedication ceremony, celebrating their enhanced children's play space - The George Sr. and Betty Dealaman Children’s Corner - on Thursday, May 2, 2024. More: sclsnj.org/dealaman-child….

Our National Poetry Month poet for today is Sally Wen Mao Sally Mao 毛雯雯. sclsnj.org/national-poetr… Alice James Books Graywolf Press Penguin Books. Follow us for another contemporary poet each weekday in April. #NationalPoetryMonth Academy of American Poets

Our National Poetry Month poet for today is Vickie Vértiz vickievertiz. sclsnj.org/national-poetr… University of Arizona Press Notre Dame Press. Follow us for another contemporary poet each weekday in April. #NationalPoetryMonth Academy of American Poets

Green Brook artist Theresa Carson will be exhibiting her artwork of varying mediums at our Warren Twp. branch in a show titled, 'Seeing With Your Heart,' through May 31, 2024. More: sclsnj.org/art-warren-apr….

There are going to be a few new faces around SCLSNJ's branches today. It's #TakeYourChildToWorkDay and we are welcoming in the next generation of superstar #Library workers.

Our National Poetry Month poet for today is Christina Sng Christina Sng 🎃. sclsnj.org/national-poetr… RDSP Editor J. Barnes InterstellarFlightPress. Follow us for another contemporary poet each weekday in April. #NationalPoetryMonth Academy of American Poets

Attend a virtual author conversation with New Jersey resident author Monica Chenault-Kilgore on Wed, May 1, 2024 from 7-8 p.m. Chenault-Kilgore is the author of 'Long Gone, Come Home.' Learn more or register: sclsnj.libnet.info/event/9659990.

Our National Poetry Month poet for today is Willie Lin live, love, post. sclsnj.org/national-poetr… BOA Editions. Follow us for another contemporary poet each weekday in April. #NationalPoetryMonth Academy of American Poets

Our National Poetry Month poet for today is Cynthia Pelayo Cynthia Pelayo. sclsnj.org/national-poetr…. Follow us for another contemporary poet each weekday in April. #NationalPoetryMonth Academy of American Poets

Our Watchung branch will be temporarily closing for renovations on Tue, Apr 30, 2024. Beginning May 1, all Watchung holds will be available for pickup at the Warren Twp. branch until Watchung’s temporary location opens Wed, June 5, 2024: sclsnj.org/watchung-tempc….

A fun and imaginative book that combines poetry and comics in a whole new way. Perfect for poetry lovers and reluctant readers alike. 'Poetry Comics' by Grant Snider Grant Snider. Read our review: sclsnj.org/for-kids-and-t…

Our National Poetry Month poet for today is Dr. Taylor Byas Dr. Taylor Byas, Ph.D.. sclsnj.org/national-poetr… Soft Skull Press. Follow us for another contemporary poet each weekday in April. #NationalPoetryMonth Academy of American Poets

In the U.S., there are 429 National Park sites spanning 84 million acres. April 20-28, 2024, our glorious Parks will be celebrating #NationalParkWeek . If you do not have the opportunity to visit one of our local parks in person, visit virtually: sclsnj.org/for-kids-and-t….

Our National Poetry Month poet for today is Jessica McHugh Jessica McHugh. sclsnj.org/national-poetr… Apokrupha. Follow us for another contemporary poet each weekday in April. #NationalPoetryMonth Academy of American Poets

Our National Poetry Month poet for today is Tennison S. Black Tennison S. Black. sclsnj.org/national-poetr… UGA Press. Follow us for another contemporary poet each weekday in April. #NationalPoetryMonth Academy of American Poets