Happy New Year from the

Glen Ridge Public Library!

As the clock strikes midnight on December 31st, people around the world celebrate with jubilant festivities, fireworks, and resolutions. The New Year is a time of renewal and hope, providing a fresh slate to reflect on the past and set intentions for the future. It's a moment to bid farewell to the old year with gratitude for its lessons and experiences, while eagerly welcoming the opportunities and possibilities that lie ahead.

The New Year symbolizes a chance for personal growth and transformation, encouraging individuals to pursue new goals, embrace change, and cultivate positivity in their lives. Beyond personal resolutions, the New Year invites us all to dream big, cherish our connections, and move forward with optimism and determination, embodying the potential for a brighter and more fulfilling future.

Ring in the New Year alongside your library by checking out some of the New York Times and Publisher Weekly's best books of 2024:

Reading Resolutions

Discover new worlds and earn

rewards in the New Year!!

Reader's Rewards - Adult Desk

Throughout January 2025, Glen Ridge Public Library card holders can collect punches on their Reader's Reward Card each time they check out at the Adult Desk on the second floor.

Reach 5, 15, and 25 punches and earn special Glen Ridge Public Library swag while supplies last!

Winter Reading Challenge - Children's Room

Enrich your vocabulary and practice your reading skills in our Winter Reading Challenge!!

Pick up your Winter Reading Challenge cards in the Children's Room between December 20th - January 31st to get started. Color your way as you complete all 25 reading challenges, then return your card to the Children's Desk to get your raffle ticket!

In Your Community

Friends of the Glen Ridge Library

Annual Appeal 2024

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