LLNJ Updates, Recaps, & Public Notices

Library Chef introduces a new family engagement program tied to America’s 250th Anniversary called the Junior Chef Kitchen Passport. This is a fully done-for-you program for ages 5+ where kids pick up a collector’s edition passport at the library, complete fun challenges at home, then return for sticker stamps, prizes, and certificates.

LibraryLinkNJ’s 2026 AI Ambassadors training concluded following a four-part program series designed to help New Jersey library professionals better understand artificial intelligence and lead informed conversations in their communities. Across the spring series, participants moved from foundational concepts to hands-on tool exploration and active discussions centered on effective library applications. 

LibraryLinkNJ--The New Jersey Library Cooperative, will hold its Spring Membership Meeting on Thursday, June 18, 2026, 2:30PM - 4:30PM via Zoom.

We’ve had a fantastic response to the COSL survey so far. Thank you to everyone who has taken the time to fill it out and share it with others. We’re so grateful for the support.

Every weekday, The Juice delivers five short, engaging nonfiction articles written by an in-house team of educators and journalists. Articles span world news, STEM, economics, culture, sports, and more. Each article is leveled at four reading levels, available in 70+ languages, and includes read-aloud support, embedded vocabulary, a comprehension question, and an infographic.