(BRICK TOWNSHIP, NJ) -- Band-Aids (TM). Barcodes. Motion pictures. The modern submarine. What do these life-changing inventions have in common? They, and many more, originated in New Jersey. Author Linda J. Barth will reveal our state's productive history in "The Garden State: Where Ideas Grow" at the Ocean County Library Brick Branch on Tuesday, August 19, 2025. The event begins at 2:00pm.
Feel free to let out your “Wow!” impulse as Linda describes items in use around the world that mark New Jersey as a land of innovation, such as Bubble WrapTM, flexible film, and transistors – plus the plethora of patents issued to Thomas Alva Edison.
The New Jersey writer, teacher and tour guide has authored nine thoughtfully researched, vividly written works that bring depth to New Jersey’s remarkable history, innovations and people.
Hidden New Jersey, A History of Inventing in New Jersey: From Thomas Edison to the Ice Cream Cone, The Millstone Valley through Time, and New Jersey Originals: Technological Marvels, Odd Inventions, Trailblazing Characters & More are available at the Ocean County Library along with the anthology to which she contributed, New Jersey Fan Club: Artists and Writers Celebrate the Garden State.
Please register at tinyurl.com/OclBNJ to attend this free program. For more information, visit the OCL Brick Branch, 301 Chambers Bridge Road, or call 732-477-4513. See the full schedule of Library programs in the online Calendar of Events.
