Creating a Winning Resume and Cover Letter

Monday, May 20 at 7:00 p.m.
Bound Brook Library
402 E. High St.
Bound Brook, NJ 08805
(732) 356-0043
Directions: http://www.somerset.lib.nj.us/boundbrook.htm 

If your resume isn’t professional looking and free of errors, there is a good chance that it will not get a second look. This session will explain the type of resume that will fit your personal needs and how to create a cover letter to go with it.  If you have a resume, bring it to the session and use it as a working document.

The speaker for this session is Nancy Anderson of Blackbird Training Associates LLC, a local training consulting organization.  Nancy has over 25 years experience working in the training and Human Resources departments of Fortune 100 Companies.

This program is free and open to the public.  Registration is requested.  Call (732) 356-0043 to sign up or click on http://www.libraryinsight.net/eventdetails.asp?jx=jbp&lmx=326811&v=3 to register online.

Patrons with further questions can call the Bound Brook Library at (732) 356-0043 or enter the website at http://www.sclsnj.org.  The Somerset County Library System has branches in Bridgewater, Bound Brook, Hillsborough, Manville, at the Mary Jacobs Library in Rocky Hill, North Plainfield, Peapack & Gladstone, Somerville, Warren Township and Watchung.

Children’s Response to Domestic violence and Trauma (In Spanish)

Tuesday, May 21 at 7:00 p.m.
Bound Brook Library
402 E. High St.
Bound Brook, NJ 08805
(732) 356-0043
 Directions: http://www.somerset.lib.nj.us/boundbrook.htm

This workshop will go over what domestic violence is, and how domestic violence affects victims (Children). It will also cover Complex Post Traumatic Stress Disorder vs.Traditional Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, and ways in which to heal from this type of trauma.

Presented in Spanish by Virginia Tenias De Lopez, MSW, LSW, Resource Center of Somerset

(Another presentation, Healing from the Trauma of Domestic Violence, on Thursday, May 30 will cover the same subject matter in English)

This program is free and open to the public. Registration is requested. Call (732) 356-0043 to sign up or click on http://www.libraryinsight.net/eventdetails.asp?jx=jbp&lmx=320389&v=3 to register online.
  
Patrons with further questions can call the Bound Brook Library at (732) 356-0043 or enter the website at http://www.sclsnj.org. The Somerset County Library System has branches in Bridgewater, Bound Brook, Hillsborough, Manville, at the Mary Jacobs Library in Rocky Hill, North Plainfield, Peapack & Gladstone, Somerville, Warren Township and Watchung.

The Palisades

Thursday, May 23 at 7:00 p.m.

Bound Brook Library
402 E. High St.
Bound Brook, NJ 08805
(732) 356-0043
Directions: http://www.somerset.lib.nj.us/boundbrook.htm

In 1524, explorer Giovanni da Verrazano described the cliffs along the west bank of the Hudson River as 'a fence of stakes,' or 'Palisades.'

Join us for a colorful tour of one of New Jersey's most impressive landmarks, from its formation and discovery to the American Revolution and the creation of Palisades Interstate Park. Discover history along the park's major trails, from abandoned riverfront beaches and ferry landings to a vanished cliff top world of mansions and grand hotels. We'll also visit Fort Lee, when it was the home of the silent movie industry, and Palisades Amusement Park.

Presented by Kevin Woyce.

This program is free and open to the public. Registration is requested. Call (732) 356-0043 to sign up or click on http://www.libraryinsight.net/eventdetails.asp?jx=jbp&lmx=305573&v=3 to register online.

Patrons with further questions can call the Bound Brook Library at (732) 356-0043 or enter the website at http://www.sclsnj.org. The Somerset County Library System has branches in Bridgewater, Bound Brook, Hillsborough, Manville, at the Mary Jacobs Library in Rocky Hill, North Plainfield, Peapack & Gladstone, Somerville, Warren Township and Watchung.

Next 'BOBO Friday' Food Drive - May 17

Somerset County’s next “Buy One, Bring One” food drive is Friday, May 17.

Most-needed items include shelf-stable milk, canned meat and fruit, peanut butter and jelly, low-salt soups, cereal, rice and beans.  Canned or boxed food items are accepted.  For ideas about healthy foods to donate, go to http://bit.ly/FoodPantryDonations.

“The demand for food is still exceeding supplies,” said Freeholder Patricia Walsh, who created the BOBO Fridays program in 2010. “We have collected over 20,000 pounds of donations since we started almost three years ago.  This is the kind of sustained support the Food Bank Network so urgently needs.”

Look for the blue BOBO Fridays bins at these county locations: Somerset County Administration Building, 20 Grove St., Somerville; Park Commission Headquarters, 355 Milltown Road, Bridgewater; Lord Stirling Stable, 256 S. Maple Ave., Basking Ridge; and Environmental Education Center, 190 Lord Stirling Road, Basking Ridge.

Local libraries hosting the bins include the Bernardsville Library, Bound Brook Memorial Library, Bridgewater Library, Manville Library, Mary Jacobs Memorial Library (Rocky Hill), North Plainfield Library, Peapack-Gladstone Library, Somerville Public Library, Warren Township Library and Watchung Library.

Towns that have BOBO Fridays bins in their municipal buildings are Bedminster, Bound Brook, Franklin, Green Brook, North Plainfield and Raritan.

Although the targeted collection schedule is the third Friday of every month, the bins are available every day, so donations may be dropped off at any time during regular business hours at all locations.

Classic Rock-n-Roll at Warren Library on Saturday

Musical Saturday @ Warren Library presents RAVE ON! -  2 PM, Saturday, May 18.

Featuring the music of Buddy Holly, Roy Orbison and other legends of early rock-n-roll, RAVE ON! will play hits like 'That'll Be the Day', 'Peggy Sue' and 'Pretty Woman', along with other classic, early rock-n-roll songs. This is the music that paved the way for rock-n-roll and influenced The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, Bob Dylan, Bruce Springsteen and countless other artists. This concert is geared toward adults only.

Pre-registration is required to attend this program, as seating is limited. To register online please click on this link http://bit.ly/11Hx303 or call 908-754-5554 ext 64 for more information or assistance with registration. Patrons with further questions may visit the website at http://www.sclsnj.org.  The Warren Twp Library is located at 42 Mountain Boulevard, Warren, NJ 07059.  The Somerset County Library System has branches in Bridgewater, Bound Brook, Hillsborough, Manville, at the Mary Jacobs Library in Rocky Hill, North Plainfield, Peapack & Gladstone, Somerville, Warren Township and Watchung.

Hillsborough Library presents: SuperStorm Sandy: A View from the Inside

SuperStorm Sandy: A View From the Inside
Friday, June 7 at 7 pm
Hillsborough Public Library
Program Room B
379 S. Branch Rd
Hillsborough, NJ

Columnist Mark DiIonno and Pulitzer Prize winner Amy Ellis Nutt covered Superstorm Sandy for the Star Ledger from the very beginning and are following its aftermath and reconstruction efforts, especially in the Jersey Shore area. Find out about their experiences covering this devastating event in NJ history.

This is a special opportunity to meet these award winning journalists and writers and to appreciate the unique experiences and perspective they gained covering 'Sandy'.

Register NOW by clicking here. You can also register or ask questions by calling (908) 369-2200 ext 13, or visit our website at www.sclsnj.org.

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The Hillsborough Library is part of the Somerset County Library System. The Somerset County Library System has branches in Bridgewater, Bound Brook, Hillsborough, Manville, at the Mary Jacobs Library in Rocky Hill, North Plainfield, Peapack and Gladstone, Somerville, Warren Township and Watchung.

The Friends Book Sale starts this week @ the Bridgewater Library

The Friends of the Bridgewater Library Book Sale starts on Wednesday, May 15th. This popular event offers something for everyone at reasonable prices. Please note that cash only is accepted for purchases and entry fees.

Wednesday, May 15
Pre-Sale entry fee $25.00 - Wednesday only
4:00 pm - 8:30 pm

Thursday, May 16
9:30 am - 8:30 pm

Friday, May 17
9:30 am - 4:30 pm

Saturday, May 18
9:30 am - 4:30 pm

Sunday, May 19
Only Lobby open
1:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Sunday Sale: $5/brown paper bag of books/media

Monday, May 20
Only nonprofit organizations may take books at no charge-must provide nonprofit ID
9:00 am - 1:00 pm

The Bridgewater Library is located at 1 Vogt Dr, Bridgewater, NJ.

Patrons with further questions can call the Bridgewater Library at (908) 526-4016 or visit the website at http://www.sclsnj.org. The Somerset County Library System has branches in Bridgewater, Bound Brook, Hillsborough, Manville, at the Mary Jacobs Library in Rocky Hill, North Plainfield, Peapack & Gladstone, Somerville, Warren Township and Watchung.