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Priscilla Gardner

Jersey City Library Renamed For First African-American Director Jersey City Library Renamed For First African-American Director
Jersey City Library Renamed For First African-American Director After a half-century of service, Priscilla Gardner, the director the Jersey City Public Library, will be taking a well-deserved retirement.  But even after her departure, a testament to her long legacy in Jersey City will remain: the main branch on Jersey Avenue was renamed in her honor this week.  “After 50 years of dedicated and meaningful service to our city, it is fitting that the main library be named in honor of Priscilla and all of her hard work,” said Mayor Steve Fulop.  The Jersey City Free Public Library is a valuable resource in our community, and Priscilla create…