🌱 What happened when book challengers took on Glen Ridge Public Library?

Hello Glen Ridge! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• What happened when book challengers took on Glen Ridge Public Library?
• How did Glen Ridge High School beat Millburn in new state rankings?

Also on today's calendar: Montclair Spurs Supporters Club Premier League Opening Party and 8 more events.

Today's riddle: Why do fish live in salt water? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Rain and a thunderstorm, with a high of 79 and low of 65 degrees.
• Friday: Mostly cloudy, temps: high: 85, low: 67.
• Saturday: Showers around; not as warm, with a high of 77 and low of 68 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• 'The Right to Read' panel discussion is comprised of Union County librarians (unionnewsdaily.com) — A recent Union County panel on the "Right to Read" highlighted how New Jersey librarians, including a former Glen Ridge Public Library staffer, are handling book challenges. The discussion touched on Glen Ridge's past challenges, statewide protections for reading freedom, and practical ways residents can support their local libraries and keep diverse books on shelves.
   

• Millburn High School Gets Another High Score in U.S. News' 2026 Rankings (tapinto.net) — Glen Ridge High School has been named the top public high school in New Jersey and the highest-ranked public school in Essex County, edging past Millburn in the latest U.S. News & World Report rankings. The survey highlights strong performance in core subjects, AP participation, and graduation rates, with Millburn still placing among the top 300 schools nationally.
   

📸 Around Glen Ridge

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Glen Ridge

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday August 22
• Montclair Spurs Supporters Club Premier League Opening Party →
  Montclair Brewery, 101 Walnut St, Montclair
  12:00 pm

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Other local events

Thursday August 20
• Board of Health Meeting →
  Bloomfield Health & Human Services Law Enforcement Building - 1 Municipal Plaza Bloomfield NJ 07003
  6:00 pm
• My Bicentennial Summer: A True-Life Adventure Across America with G
  Glen Ridge Public Library Glen Ridge Free Public Library
  7:00 pm
Friday August 21
• Play with Blocks
  Glen Ridge Public Library Glen Ridge - Children's Area, Glen Ridge Free Public Library
  9:00 am
Saturday August 22
• LIBRARY CLOSED
  Glen Ridge Public Library Glen Ridge Free Public Library
  9:00 am
• Donation Day for Montclair Used Book, Movie & Music Sale! →
  26 Park St, Montclair
  9:30 am
Monday August 24
• Book Bingo - Grades 1-5
  Glen Ridge Public Library Glen Ridge - Children's Area, Glen Ridge Free Public Library
  3:00 pm
Tuesday August 25
• Canvas Paint Party - Teens & Adults
  Glen Ridge Public Library Glen Ridge - Meeting Room, Glen Ridge Free Public Library
  3:00 pm
Wednesday August 26
• The Odyssey "Book to Screen" - Book Discussion
  Glen Ridge Public Library Glen Ridge - Meeting Room, Glen Ridge Free Public Library
  6:30 pm
Thursday August 27
• Freeman Gardens Storytime
  Glen Ridge Public Library Glen Ridge - Freeman Gardens, Glen Ridge Free Public Library
  11:00 am
Saturday August 29
• Donation Day for Montclair Used Book, Movie & Music Sale! →
  26 Park St, Montclair
  9:30 am

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🗓 Events Nearby

Thursday August 20
• Household Bulk Pickup →
  South Orange Recycling - South Orange NJ 07079
  7:00 am
• Bachathursdays (FREE SOCIAL) →
  Newark Arts Lancers Restaurant & Bar, 459 Ferry St , Newark, NJ 07105, Newark, N, 07105, United States
  8:00 am
• Toddler Skills
  Glen Ridge Public Library Glen Ridge - Children's Area, Glen Ridge Free Public Library
  9:30 am
• Toddler Time →
  Harrison, NJ Calendar, 415 Harrison Ave., Harrison
  10:00 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• QuickChek posted a job opening for Food Service Associate - Part Time in Bloomfield. Apply here.
• The Fresh Grocers posted a job opening for Fresh Grocer - Cashier (Nicholas NJ) Salary Range $15.92 - $16.00/hr in Cedar Grove. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Glen Ridge here.

🗞 Nearby News

Bloomfield

• Bloomfield Council Honors Band, Updates Bridge Repair During 8/17 meeting (tapinto.net)
• Bloomfield High Cross Country History Extends Over 100 Years (tapinto.net)
• These Essex County Police Departments Will Run DUI Checkpoints Ahead Of Labor Day (patch.com)

Montclair

• Montclair Jewish Workshop: Secular, Inclusive Spiritual Education for Grades K-7 (Sponsored) (montclairlocal.news)

West Orange

• New Electronics Store Opening In West Orange With Ribbon Cutting Event (patch.com)

Ok Glen Ridge! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Pepper makes them sneeze (Thank you Karla H. for sending it in!)
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