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Job Help Programs coming up:
Insider's Guide to Resume Writing
Wednesday, 6/16 at 1:30 PM (EST)
Michael Yakubov blends research, competitive intelligence, marketing, and personal experience to help you write a resume leading to job success. Learn tricks that get recruiters and hiring managers to view your resume, best practices in design, and, in addition, obtain a quick overview of networking tips. Register and get the link at: https://uplnj.org/event/how-to-write-a-resume-to-get-hired/
About the Speaker
Dr. Michael Yakubov is the founder and CEO of The Resumaniacs Career Services Company. Michael previously served as the Assistant Director of Undergraduate and Graduate Admissions at Caldwell University, Assistant Dean at the Cotsakos College of Business at William Paterson University, and most recently as Dean of Enrollment Management at Rowan College. Michael possesses a BA in Criminal Justice and an MA in Public Administration from Kean University and recently earned his doctoral degree from Wilmington University. He also has experience in small business consulting, operational logistics, & digital marketing.
Coming up
Insider's Guide to Resume Writing
Wednesday, 6/16 at 1:30 PM (EST)
Michael Yakubov blends research, competitive intelligence, marketing, and personal experience to help you write a resume leading to job success. Learn tricks that get recruiters and hiring managers to view your resume, best practices in design, and, in addition, obtain a quick overview of networking tips. Register and get the link at: https://uplnj.org/event/how-to-write-a-resume-to-get-hired/
About the Speaker
Dr. Michael Yakubov is the founder and CEO of The Resumaniacs Career Services Company. Michael previously served as the Assistant Director of Undergraduate and Graduate Admissions at Caldwell University, Assistant Dean at the Cotsakos College of Business at William Paterson University, and most recently as Dean of Enrollment Management at Rowan College. Michael possesses a BA in Criminal Justice and an MA in Public Administration from Kean University and recently earned his doctoral degree from Wilmington University. He also has experience in small business consulting, operational logistics, & digital marketing.
Coming up
- Looking for a Job "After" Covid with John R. Fugazzie Thursday, 7/28 at 6:30PM.
- Apprenticeship and NJ Trade Unions with Chris DiMeo, NJ Building & Construction Trades Council and Bill Millea, Roofers Local 4 Tuesday, 8/3 @ 6:00pm
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Fridays in June at 10:00am ~ Coffee & Conversation at 10:00am
REGISTER With this go around, we'll explore four different podcasts that are sure to inspire some great conversation. |
Reading for Equity Book Group The Sum of Us by Heather McGhee
Wednesday, June 16 at 8pm
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NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • One of today’s most insightful and influential thinkers offers a powerful exploration of inequality and the lesson that generations of Americans have failed to learn: Racism has a cost for everyone—not just for people of color.
We'll be partnering with Englewood Library for this discussion of Heather McGhee's new book, an outstanding read "about the social and economic costs of racism, which all Americans must pay. McGhee discusses the “zero-sum paradigm,” the common but false idea that any gains for Black Americans must mean losses for white Americans."
This discussion will be led by Lynne Algrant, Vice President of Planning, Development & Communications at Greater Bergen Community Action, Bergen County's leading anti-poverty organization.
Wednesday, June 16 at 8pm
REGISTER
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • One of today’s most insightful and influential thinkers offers a powerful exploration of inequality and the lesson that generations of Americans have failed to learn: Racism has a cost for everyone—not just for people of color.
We'll be partnering with Englewood Library for this discussion of Heather McGhee's new book, an outstanding read "about the social and economic costs of racism, which all Americans must pay. McGhee discusses the “zero-sum paradigm,” the common but false idea that any gains for Black Americans must mean losses for white Americans."
This discussion will be led by Lynne Algrant, Vice President of Planning, Development & Communications at Greater Bergen Community Action, Bergen County's leading anti-poverty organization.
Online Book Group: A Man is No Woman by Etaf Rum - Thursday, June 17 at 7:30pm
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The New York Times bestseller and Read with Jenna TODAY SHOW Book Club pick telling the story of three generations of Palestinian-American women struggling to express their individual desires within the confines of their Arab culture in the wake of shocking intimate violence in their community
The Online Book Group takes place on zoom and all adults are welcome to join. Copies of the book are available at the Library a month prior to each discussion. Please note that some titles are also available as downloadable ebooks and eaudio books. Please register for each month you plan to attend and a zoom iniviation will be sent to you prior to each discussion date.
REGISTER
The New York Times bestseller and Read with Jenna TODAY SHOW Book Club pick telling the story of three generations of Palestinian-American women struggling to express their individual desires within the confines of their Arab culture in the wake of shocking intimate violence in their community
The Online Book Group takes place on zoom and all adults are welcome to join. Copies of the book are available at the Library a month prior to each discussion. Please note that some titles are also available as downloadable ebooks and eaudio books. Please register for each month you plan to attend and a zoom iniviation will be sent to you prior to each discussion date.
Adult Paint Night - Friday, June 18th 7 pm - 8 pm
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Grab some friends and join us for a fun night of painting! The workshop will be held outdoors, and space is
limited. Please register.
REGISTER
Grab some friends and join us for a fun night of painting! The workshop will be held outdoors, and space is
limited. Please register.
Culture Club presentation about India! Tuesday, June 22 at 7:30pm
These presentations provide a wonderful opportunity to learn about another country from a native. You will learn a lot and make a great connection to help you with possible future travel plans.
REGISTRATION: Send an email to literacyvolunteerspv@gmail.com to get a link for the zoom presentation.
These presentations provide a wonderful opportunity to learn about another country from a native. You will learn a lot and make a great connection to help you with possible future travel plans.
REGISTRATION: Send an email to literacyvolunteerspv@gmail.com to get a link for the zoom presentation.
Explore the Delaware Water Gap Virtual Presentation Wednesday, June 23rd 7 pm - 8 pm
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Looking for something to do this summer? How about visiting this local gem? Join us for a presentation by the National Park Service about the Delaware Water Gap and all it has to offer. Please register.
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Looking for something to do this summer? How about visiting this local gem? Join us for a presentation by the National Park Service about the Delaware Water Gap and all it has to offer. Please register.
Virtual Tour of Washington's Crossing Historic Park - Thursday, July 8th 7 pm-8 pm
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Join us for a virtual visit to historical Washington's Crossing Park and learn about everything the park has to
offer. The park is a great summer destination, fun for the whole family! Please register for zoom access.
REGISTER
Join us for a virtual visit to historical Washington's Crossing Park and learn about everything the park has to
offer. The park is a great summer destination, fun for the whole family! Please register for zoom access.
Virtual visit to Cape May Pointe State Park - Tuesday, July 13th 7 pm - 8 pm
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Join us for a virtual presentation about beautiful Cape May Pointe State Park! Learn about the park, lighthouse, bird
migrations and more! Please register for zoom access.
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Join us for a virtual presentation about beautiful Cape May Pointe State Park! Learn about the park, lighthouse, bird
migrations and more! Please register for zoom access.
Hudson River Lighthouses Virtual Presentation - Thursday, July 22nd 7 pm - 8 pm
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Kevin Woyce, author and photographer will guide us through a virtual tour of the Hudon River's lighthouses, past and
present. Hear the stories of why these lighthouses were built and of the brave men and women who kept them
shining. The program includes recent photographs as well as vintage images of the locations. Please register.
REGISTER
Kevin Woyce, author and photographer will guide us through a virtual tour of the Hudon River's lighthouses, past and
present. Hear the stories of why these lighthouses were built and of the brave men and women who kept them
shining. The program includes recent photographs as well as vintage images of the locations. Please register.
Virtual Tour of the Battleship New Jersey - Thursday, August 5th 7 pm - 8 pm
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Another fun local trip for the summer! This virtual program will give an overview of the battleship and
all there is to do. Great for families looking for some summer fun! Please register.
REGISTER
Another fun local trip for the summer! This virtual program will give an overview of the battleship and
all there is to do. Great for families looking for some summer fun! Please register.
Reading for Equity Book Group: The Color of Law by Richard Rothstein -Monday, October 18 at 7pm
Books available at the circulation desk, audiobook available on HOOPLA, ebook available on LIBBY.
From Good Reads:
4.46 · Rating details · 21,995 ratings · 3,240 reviews
In this groundbreaking history of the modern American metropolis, Richard Rothstein, a leading authority on housing policy, explodes the myth that America’s cities came to be racially divided through de facto segregation—that is, through individual prejudices, income differences, or the actions of private institutions like banks and real estate agencies. Rather, The Color of Law incontrovertibly makes clear that it was de jure segregation—the laws and policy decisions passed by local, state, and federal governments—that actually promoted the discriminatory patterns that continue to this day.
Books available at the circulation desk, audiobook available on HOOPLA, ebook available on LIBBY.
From Good Reads:
4.46 · Rating details · 21,995 ratings · 3,240 reviews
In this groundbreaking history of the modern American metropolis, Richard Rothstein, a leading authority on housing policy, explodes the myth that America’s cities came to be racially divided through de facto segregation—that is, through individual prejudices, income differences, or the actions of private institutions like banks and real estate agencies. Rather, The Color of Law incontrovertibly makes clear that it was de jure segregation—the laws and policy decisions passed by local, state, and federal governments—that actually promoted the discriminatory patterns that continue to this day.
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More Genealogy Resources:
Free websites:
ancestry.com (for Westwood patrons) visit Proquest here for search tips and resources familysearch.org jewishgen.org cyndislist.com gravelocator.cem.va.gov (for veteran burial sites) Subscription sites (most have free trials): archives.com (14 day trial) fold3.com (military records, 7 day trial) visit ProQuest here for search tips and resources genealogybank.com (7 day trial) myheritage.com (14 day trial) |
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