Native American Heritage Month

Did you know November was officially declared “National American Indian Heritage Month," now more commonly known as Native American Heritage Month, in 1990?

There is so much to learn and understand about Native American Heritage Month, and the Red Bank Public Library aims to provide a platform for our Native community members to share their culture, art, traditions, and ways of life.

Let’s Talk about Race hosts Land & Legacy

In honor of Native American Heritage Month, Let’s Talk About Race is proud to present Land & Legacy.

• Join us on Tues., Nov. 26 in our Meeting Room for a constructive conversation, led by Truth 2 Power and Sandhill Band Lenape Tribal Members, on respecting and preserving their ancestral land in New Jersey.

• After screening two short films, conversation with SandHill Band Tribal Members will follow on how to respect their ancestral homeland in NJ.

• Learn more about our speakers or register to reserve your seat here.

november storywalk

This month, we’re sharing Giving Thanks by Chief Jake Swamp. This book celebrates Native traditions and reminds us to be thankful for the beauty all around us.

• Visit Riverside Gardens today to enjoy this special book on your own time.

Check out our displays & Read more

• We’ve added a wonderful display with facts, pottery, and more for patrons.

• Our monthly book display features Native American voices and stories. Stop by to check out one that catches your eye!

Continuing learning on your own with World Book Online

Your Library card grants you access to an entire world; right online!

• World Book Online provides early learning and student resources such as digital encyclopedias and articles, educational games, ebooks, interactive timelines, and more.

• During November, they’re sharing resources to support Native American Heritage Month. Visit redbanklibrary.org/student-resources to access and explore.

Let's Talk About ... Affordable Housing

Our popular program Let’s Talk About Race is back …

and we’re bringing it to you in-person and via Zoom!

Join us on Tuesday, May 28 as we host two incredible speakers from the Affordable Housing Alliance for a conversation on Affordable Housing.

Whether you join us in-person or online, our May Let’s Talk About Race program will provide you with a comprehensive understanding of affordable housing. Led by Chief Executive Officer Randi Moore and Chief Program Officer Toi Collins, this conversation will break down the latest legislation on New Jersey housing and dive into the historical context of housing segregation.

Visit us online and register to save your seat, or click here to join us via Zoom.

The Affordable Housing Alliance’s mission is to improve the quality of life for all NJ residents by developing and preserving housing, offering services to maintain housing affordability, and more. To learn more about their work and services visit them online at https://housingall.org/.