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10/16/2026

Prodigy turned his prison recipes into a cookbook because eating poorly was a risk he couldn’t afford.

Living with sickle cell disease made him especially careful about his food. But inside, dozens of men shared just one microwave and one toaster oven.

Using commissary ingredients and techniques learned from another inmate who had been a chef, he started creating his own recipes. Cooking also gave him a little peace and a reason to sit down and share a meal with others.

Those experiences became Commissary Kitchen: My Infamous Prison Cookbook, published in 2016 with co-author Kathy Iandoli.

“My sickle cell is no joke, so I couldn’t eat poorly or not exercise.”

10/14/2026

Donate your books and other media to support the Friends of the Highland Park Public Library's Annual Book Sale!
Now accepting:
Books
CDs
DVDs
Video games
Audiobooks
Sheet music
Shopping bags

We cannot accept:
Textbooks
Computer books
Magazines
VHS or cassette tapes
Jigsaw puzzles or board games
Stationery or paper goods
Damaged or musty items

Drop off your donations in the library meeting room during library open hours:
Tuesday, Oct. 13: 10 a.m. - 9 p.m.
Wednesday, Oct. 14: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Thursday, Oct. 15: 10 a.m. - 9 p.m.
Friday, Oct. 16: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

The book sale will take place on Saturday, Oct. 17, and Sunday, Oct. 18, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Then, fill a bag for $5 on Monday, Oct. 19, from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.!

The Friends need volunteers during the sale! Contact Friends of the Library president Alison at wilkesar[at]duck.com.

10/11/2026

The bookmobile was a traveling library often used to provide books to villages and city suburbs that had no library buildings. It went from a simple horse-drawn cart in the 19th century to large customized vehicles that became part of American culture and reached its height of popularity in the mid-twentieth century.

10/08/2026

R. L. Stine turns 83 today! 🎉

10/08/2026

On October 7, 1849, Edgar Allan Poe died in Baltimore at just 40 years old. Today, we remember a writer who helped shape Gothic literature, pioneered the modern detective story, and made fear, grief and obsessive love unforgettable.

From The Raven and Annabel Lee to The Tell-Tale Heart and The Fall of the House of Usher, his works continue to inspire readers, filmmakers and musicians around the world. The circumstances surrounding his death remain a mystery, adding one final unanswered question to his extraordinary story.

177 years later, the one and only Edgar Allan Poe still speaks to every soul that finds beauty in the darkness.

10/07/2026

New Book's for next year!

10/06/2026

Stop by the Carteret Public Library to pick up a mini pumpkin and paint kit. Take it home, decorate it any way you like, and return your artwork by October 30 for a chance to win a fun prize! All ages welcome. Supplies are limited, so get yours at the front desk while they last.

10/05/2026

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Join acclaimed artist and instructor Nancy Saleme for an 8-week senior arts series exploring identity, culture, traditions, and community through hands-on 3D art projects.
Participants will create festive pendant flags, door banners, holiday cards, and sun-catching ornaments, culminating in a special display and storytelling experience where everyone can share cherished traditions and memories.

Research shows that healthy aging is supported by learning new skills and building social connections. This joyful program offers both in a welcoming, creative environment.

📅 Mondays, 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
📍 Newark Public Library, 4th Floor Auditorium
5 Washington Street

Workshop Dates:
🎨 October 19 & 26
🎨 November 9, 16, 23 & 30
🎨 December 7 & 14

❗ Ages 50+ only
❗ Limited to 15 participants; Participants should plan to attend all 8 sessions

Registration required
🔗 Register today: https://npl.libcal.com/event/17633544

10/04/2026

It's Banned Books Week! Do you know the answer to our trivia question? Comment below!

10/04/2026