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.

Ring in the New Year alongside your library by checking out some of the New York Times and Publisher Weekly's best books of 2025:

It's time to get seriously silly!!

Jay Cooper is the illustrator of 29 books, including the New York Times and USA Today best-selling graphic novel series, The Last Comics on Earth and national best-seller Your Guide to Not Getting Murdered in a Quaint English Village.

Join the Friends of the Glen Ridge Library in welcoming Jay Cooper to Ridgewood Ave School on Saturday, January 10th at 2:00 PM for an author talk with with fun stories, interesting facts, and group drawing exercises.

Click here to register!!

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