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Baird Center library location temporarily closed for repairs
Library will operate out of its 298 Walton Ave. branch until further notice
Read the Village Green article
Library receives funding for digital literacy
National grant will allow library to purchase new equipment, rent space at Baird Community Center, and resume computer classes for first time since the main building closed for construction. More details on those classes coming soon!
Read the press release
Freedom to Read Act signed by Gov. Murphy
The new law prevents arbitrary book banning and protects the rights of students, parents, and communities to have free access to age-appropriate books, and provides protections for library staff members against retaliation.
“Proud to be in a state that actively protects the First Amendment and the library staff who support those rights.”
–SOPL Library Director Jill Faherty
