Seven branches of the Somerset County Library System (SCLS) are up and running. While it may seem silly to worry about picking up the latest bestseller or making sure a borrowed item is returned on time, the reality is that the branches are offering a lifeline to area residents.
“We’re open. We’re warm and we have been able to offer people the chance to recharge their mobile devices, particularly cell phones. For many, their cell phone is the only way to check on family members, call the utility company, find out what the status is for school and work, find out where to get emergency help, and what supermarkets and gas stations are up and running.” This is according to SCLS spokesperson Lisa Bogart.
At the Peapack & Gladstone Library, WiFi issues meant that patrons needed to use library computers to connect online, until a very generous patron lent the branch their Verizon 4G MiFi Jetpack. Thus community access via WiFi at Peapack & Gladstone is good to go!
Several of the branches will be open on Sunday, November 4. For Hillsborough and Bridgewater, this is business as usual. For Bound Brook and Peapack & Gladstone Libraries, these are additional hours in order to better serve their communities. These four libraries will be open on Sunday from 1 pm – 5 pm.
Below is a list of SCLS libraries currently open, along with their hours of operation:
• Bound Brook Library
o Saturday, November 3: 9:30 am – 5:00 pm
o Sunday, November 4: 1:00 pm – 5 pm
o Monday, November 5: 9:30 am – 9:00 pm
o Tuesday, November 6: 9:30 am – 9:00 pm
• Bridgewater Library
o Saturday, November 3: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
o Sunday, November 4: 1:00 pm – 5 pm
o Monday, November 5: 9:00 am – 9:00 pm
o Tuesday, November 6: 9:00 am – 9:00 pm
• Hillsborough Library
o Saturday, November 3: 9:30 am – 5:00 pm
o Sunday, November 4: 1:00 pm – 5 pm
o Monday, November 5: 9:30 am – 9:00 pm
o Tuesday, November 6: 9:30 am – 9:00 pm
• Manville Library
o Saturday, November 3: 10:00 am – 5:30 pm
o Monday, November 5: 10:00 am – 8:00 pm
o Tuesday, November 6: 10:00 am – 8:00 pm
• Mary Jacobs Library in Rocky Hill
o Saturday, November 3: 9:30 am – 4:30 pm
o Monday, November 5: 9:30 am – 9:00 pm
o Tuesday, November 6: 9:30 am – 9:00 pm
• Peapack & Gladstone Library
o Saturday, November 3: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
o Sunday, November 4: 1:00 pm – 5 pm
o Monday, November 5: 9:30 am – 4:30 pm
o Tuesday, November 6: 10:00 am – 9:00 pm
• Somerville Library
o Saturday, November 3: 10:00 am – 5:30 pm
o Monday, November 5: 10:00 am – 8:00 pm
o Tuesday, November 6: 10:00 am – 8:00 pm
Photos illustrating how well used several of the libraries have been over the last few days are available and may be downloaded for use by the press at:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/11519682@N07/
Patrons with further questions can call SCLS 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.
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