Friday, June 29, 2012
…And Then There Were Ten!
As of July 1, Manville Public Library is the tenth municipal library to become a part of the Somerset County Library System (SCLS). Patrons with a Manville library card will immediately be able to borrow materials at all SCLS libraries, and use its extensive collection of eBooks, downloadable audiobooks and licensed data.
Manville patrons will be able to borrow materials through the LMxAC consortium until July 31. SCLS patrons will not be able to borrow materials from the Manville Public Library until September 5, when data conversion has been completed.
The Manville Public Library will close for a week at the end of August and re-open the Wednesday after Labor Day, September 5. The week will be spent converting data and training staff more fully on SCLS systems including the on-line catalog. At that point, Manville will be fully integrated into the SCLS system, utilizing the same website and catalog, along with other internal processes.
“We are delighted that we will be able to serve the residents of Manville,” said Brian Auger, library director. “We are working with them on a two-part transition, with the first stage kicking off on July1 and a complete integration by September 5.”
The two stage transition gives Manville patrons immediate access to all the resources of SCLS, while allowing for thorough staff training along with time to seamlessly integrate digital and other systems throughout the entire library system.
Patrons with further questions can call SCLS at (908) 526-4016 or visit the website at http://www.sclsnj.org for each branch’s hours. The Somerset County Library System has branches in Bridgewater, Bound Brook, Hillsborough, at the Mary Jacobs Library in Rocky Hill, North Plainfield, Peapack & Gladstone, Somerville, Warren Township and Watchung. Manville Public Library becomes a part of SCLS on July 1.
Hillsborough Library to Close Early on Saturday
The Hillsborough Library will close one-half hour early on Saturday, June 30. The library will close at 4:30 pm instead of the normal 5 pm. Construction work related to the installation of solar panels on the Hillsborough Municipal Complex, the facility where the library is housed, necessitates the early closure.
Patrons with further questions can call SCLS at (908)369-2200 or visit the website at http://www.sclsnj.org. The Somerset County Library System has branches in Bridgewater, Bound Brook, Hillsborough, at the Mary Jacobs Library in Rocky Hill, North Plainfield, Peapack & Gladstone, Somerville, Warren Township and Watchung. Manville Public Library joins SCLS on July 1.
Thursday, June 28, 2012
SCLS is the Cool Place to Be!
Bridgewater, NJ. June 28, 2012. – With temperatures projected to be in the mid to high 90s Thursday through Monday, Somerset County residents are invited and encouraged to enjoy the coolness of their local library.
“All nine – ten as of Monday - branches of the Somerset County Library System (SCLS) are air-conditioned and open during the hottest hours of the day,” said Brian Auger, library director. “Even a few hours spent in air conditioning can help your body stay cooler when you go back into the heat. The library is a great place to relax, study, read a book or magazine, check out the summer reading program, enjoy programs or surf the Internet.”
Patrons with further questions can call SCLS at (908) 526-4016 or visit the website at http://www.sclsnj.org for each branch’s hours. The Somerset County Library System has branches in Bridgewater, Bound Brook, Hillsborough, at the Mary Jacobs Library in Rocky Hill, North Plainfield, Peapack & Gladstone, Somerville, Warren Township and Watchung. Manville Public Library becomes a part of SCLS on July 1.
Wednesday, June 20, 2012
Musical Saturday @ Warren Twp Library: The Great American Songbook: 2 PM, Saturday, June 23.
The Warren Library is cool!! This Saturday beat the heat and enjoy another fabulous musical performance by master guitar builder Tom Doyle, who will perform with his wife, singer Sandy Cory, in a musical tribute to the Great American Songbook. Tom and Sandy will interpret Big Band, Swing, and Jazz arrangements combining beautiful instrumentation on guitar, flute, drums and vocals. Tom and Sandy’s repertoire includes well-known hits such as: Moon Glow, Dream a Little Dream of Me, Bye, Bye Blues. Pre-registration is required. To register online, please click on this link http://libraryinsight.net/EventSignUp.asp?t=124209162&jx=wt&lmx=253690.
As a reminder, registration for all Summer Adult Programs starts today, Wednesday, June 20th.
Call 908-754-5554 ext. 64 for more information or assistance with registration for Adult Programs. Warren Twp Library is located at 42 Mountain Boulevard, Warren, NJ 07059.
The Somerset County Library System has branches in Bridgewater, Bound Brook, Hillsborough, at the Mary Jacobs Library in Rocky Hill, North Plainfield, Peapack & Gladstone, Somerville, Warren Township and Watchung. Manville Public Library becomes a part of SCLS on July 1st.
Tuesday, June 19, 2012
Summer Reading Fun @ the Bridgewater Library!
Bridgewater, NJ. June 19, 2012. – To celebrate the beginning of our annual Summer Reading Club, the Bridgewater Library will be hosting two fun-filled Pajama Nights on June 21st and June 26th from 3pm to 6pm. Meet your favorite librarians and friends in the lobby for this pajama themed party to kick off the excitement!
The Pajama Nights are being held for both the Adult "Between the Covers" club, as well as the "Own the Night" Teen club. Join us for tons of fun activities and great prizes!
Patrons with further questions can call SCLS at (908) 526-4016 or visit http://www.sclsnj.org. The Somerset County Library System has branches in Bridgewater, Bound Brook, Hillsborough, at the Mary Jacobs Library in Rocky Hill, North Plainfield, Peapack & Gladstone, Somerville, Warren Township and Watchung. Manville will be joining the System on July 1.
Cool Off, Chill Out At Your Local Library!
Bridgewater,
NJ. June 19, 2012. – With temperatures projected to be in the mid to high 90s
on Wednesday and Thursday – just as summer begins - Somerset County residents
are invited and encouraged to enjoy the coolness of their local library.
“All nine – soon to be
ten - branches of the Somerset County Library System (SCLS) are air-conditioned
and open during the hottest hours of the day,” said Brian Auger, library
director. “Even a few hours spent in air conditioning can help your body stay
cooler when you go back into the heat. The library is a great place to relax, study,
read a book or magazine, enjoy programs or surf the Internet.”
Patrons with further
questions can call SCLS at (908)
526-4016 or enter the website at http://www.sclsnj.org. The Somerset County Library System
has branches in Bridgewater, Bound Brook, Hillsborough, at the Mary Jacobs
Library in Rocky Hill, North Plainfield, Peapack & Gladstone, Somerville,
Warren Township and Watchung. Manville
Public Library becomes a part of SCLS on July 1.
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Monday, June 18, 2012
Self Defense for Women
Saturday, June 30 at 10:00 am
Bound Brook Library
402 E. High St.
Bound Brook, NJ 08805
(732) 356-0043
Directions: http://www.somerset.lib.nj.us/boundbrook.htm
Presented by Walter Miller, Black Belt Instructor
This class is designed for women of all ages and girls 12 years and older who wish to learn techniques for personal self-defense against all assaults. Moms and daughters are welcome. The class will begin with a warm-up and joint and balance exercises. Then participants will learn escapes and counter attacks to choke, wrist grabs, bear hugs, knife attacks, muggings and other street attacks.
Participants under 18 years of age must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
This program is free and open to the public. Registration is required. Call (732) 356-0043 to sign up or click on http://www.libraryinsight.net/eventdetails.asp?jx=jbp&lmx=251358 to register online.
Patrons with further questions can call the Bound Brook Library at (732) 356-0043 or enter the website at http://www.somerset.lib.nj.us/boundbrook.htm. The Somerset County Library System has branches in Bridgewater, Bound Brook, Hillsborough, at the Mary Jacobs Library in Rocky Hill, North Plainfield, Peapack & Gladstone, Somerville, Warren Township and Watchung.
Summer Reading Dreams Big at SCLS
Update 6/18/12: See coverage from the the Courier News
Bridgewater, NJ. June 15 2012 – The Summer Reading Program officially kicks off on June 18th at the Somerset County Library System (SCLS). With a special focus on youth literacy skills, anyone of any age can register either in person or on-line for one of the reading programs.
All participants will be given a reading log upon registration and the opportunity to participate in various raffles and contests as they progress through the summer.
In the build up to Summer Reading, themed for children “Dream Big READ,” almost 1,400 children and parents got to vote for one of three choices for the new youth services’ mascot logo with a dog overwhelmingly winning. During the summer, children will then have the opportunity to name the new logo and mascot at each branch. The Build-a-Bear Workshop® Foundation kindly donated 22 stuffed animal dogs to SCLS, allowing the library to keep one toy at each branch and awarding one to a lucky child in each branch.
In addition, there will be various prizes and contests for children throughout the summer, concluding on September 8 with the end of the reading program. Children’s summer reading at SCLS is divided up into three levels:
• Read with Me Club – for preschool children to be read to;
• Summer Reading Club – for children entering grades kindergarten – 5; and
• Teen Summer Reading Club – for children entering grades 6 - 12.
Adults will also be able to join their own Summer Reading program at each of the 9 SCLS branches, or through the on-line virtual program. After reading three books adults will receive a book bag, with this year’s theme “Between the Covers” printed on the front. All participating adults will be entered into a drawing for a digital Sony Reader™ Wi-Fi® awarded at each branch at the conclusion of the program, on September 8. The Sony Readers were provided to SCLS at no additional expense by the library’s eBook vendor.
“We keep exploring options all the time to make reading and literacy skills more exciting, especially for the kids,” noted Rebecca Crawford, Youth Services Department Head. “Strong reading and comprehension skills are critical for children to acquire in order to help them become successful life-long learners.”
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, at the Mary Jacobs Library in Rocky Hill, North Plainfield, Peapack & Gladstone, Somerville, Warren Township and Watchung.
Bridgewater, NJ. June 15 2012 – The Summer Reading Program officially kicks off on June 18th at the Somerset County Library System (SCLS). With a special focus on youth literacy skills, anyone of any age can register either in person or on-line for one of the reading programs.
All participants will be given a reading log upon registration and the opportunity to participate in various raffles and contests as they progress through the summer.
In the build up to Summer Reading, themed for children “Dream Big READ,” almost 1,400 children and parents got to vote for one of three choices for the new youth services’ mascot logo with a dog overwhelmingly winning. During the summer, children will then have the opportunity to name the new logo and mascot at each branch. The Build-a-Bear Workshop® Foundation kindly donated 22 stuffed animal dogs to SCLS, allowing the library to keep one toy at each branch and awarding one to a lucky child in each branch.
In addition, there will be various prizes and contests for children throughout the summer, concluding on September 8 with the end of the reading program. Children’s summer reading at SCLS is divided up into three levels:
• Read with Me Club – for preschool children to be read to;
• Summer Reading Club – for children entering grades kindergarten – 5; and
• Teen Summer Reading Club – for children entering grades 6 - 12.
Adults will also be able to join their own Summer Reading program at each of the 9 SCLS branches, or through the on-line virtual program. After reading three books adults will receive a book bag, with this year’s theme “Between the Covers” printed on the front. All participating adults will be entered into a drawing for a digital Sony Reader™ Wi-Fi® awarded at each branch at the conclusion of the program, on September 8. The Sony Readers were provided to SCLS at no additional expense by the library’s eBook vendor.
“We keep exploring options all the time to make reading and literacy skills more exciting, especially for the kids,” noted Rebecca Crawford, Youth Services Department Head. “Strong reading and comprehension skills are critical for children to acquire in order to help them become successful life-long learners.”
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, at the Mary Jacobs Library in Rocky Hill, North Plainfield, Peapack & Gladstone, Somerville, Warren Township and Watchung.
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Extended Hours at SCLS!
Bridgewater, NJ. June 15, 2012. – The Somerset County Library System (SCLS) is adding hours this summer and fall. The library system will maintain the same operating hours on Saturday now throughout the year, including the summer months. And all libraries will remain open on two State holidays for the first time this fall.
During past summers, each of the nine branches of SCLS chose whether or not to move to a shortened schedule on Saturdays. This summer, operating hours at each branch on Saturday will remain constant throughout the rest of the year.
On past Columbus Day and Veterans Day holidays, only the Bridgewater Library remained open at SCLS and from 9 am – 5 pm. This year, all library branches will remain open regular hours on those two holidays, giving patrons additional access to the facilities.
“We are always looking at how we can better meet patron needs. With some cost savings in other areas of our budget, SCLS is now pleased to expand our operating hours in the summer and add two additional days in the fall,” according to SCLS library director, Brian Auger.
“In this vein, SCLS will now be open system-wide on Lincoln’s Birthday and Good Friday, starting in 2013. Again, it is with the purpose of providing more operating hours for our patrons without costing tax payers anything additional,” added Keith McCoy, SCLS assistant director.
Patrons with further questions can call SCLS at (908) 526-4016 or visit http://www.sclsnj.org. The Somerset County Library System has branches in Bridgewater, Bound Brook, Hillsborough, at the Mary Jacobs Library in Rocky Hill, North Plainfield, Peapack & Gladstone, Somerville, Warren Township and Watchung. Manville will be joining the System on July 1.
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Tuesday, June 12, 2012
The Princeton Festival and the Mary Jacobs Library are proud to present: Visions of Hell in Poetry - Putting Words in Their Mouths
Presented by Nancy Goldsmith, Fletcher Opera Institute, UNCSA at the Mary Jacobs Library located at 64 Washington Street in Rocky Hill, NJ.
The use of supertitles has become essential to every opera performance. Using the plot and the libretto as a starting point, the emotional content of the music, the conceptual intentions of the music and the staging enter into the wording of supertitles.
The creation of the supertitles for 'Gianni Schicchi' and 'Francesca da Rimini' will be contrasted with each other and with the original translations of Dante into Italian and Russian.
Registration is required for this program. To register, visit us at 64 Washington Street in Rocky Hill, call 609-924-7073 ext 4 or click http://www.libraryinsight.net/eventdetails.asp?jx=mjp&lmx=254519.
The Somerset County Library System has branches in Bridgewater, Bound Brook, Hillsborough, at the Mary Jacobs Library in Rocky Hill, North Plainfield, Peapack & Gladstone, Somerville, Warren Township and Watchung.
Donate to ‘BOBO Friday’ & Support Curbing Hunger Month
News from the Somerset County Board of Chosen Freeholders
June 11, 2012
The next “Buy One, Bring One” (BOBO) collection of food and personal-care items for Somerset County families in need will be held Friday, June 15, as part of the 18th annual Curbing Hunger Month.
“During Curbing Hunger month, we ask residents to put canned food donations in plastic bags at the curb on their recycling days in June,” said Freeholder Director Patricia Walsh. “Employees and visitors to our various county locations also can donate by dropping off non-perishables in any of the blue BOBO Fridays bins.”
Look for the blue BOBO Fridays bins at these public locations:
- Somerset County Administration Building, 20 Grove St., Somerville
- Somerset County/Bridgewater Library, North Bridge Street & Vogt Drive, Bridgewater
- Park Commission Headquarters, 355 Milltown Road, Bridgewater
- Environmental Education Center, 190 Lord Stirling Road, Basking Ridge
- Lord Stirling Stable, 256 S. Maple Ave., Basking Ridge
Canned or boxed food items are accepted. Personal-care items, including bath soap, deodorant, toothpaste, shampoo and toilet paper, also are collected since these items are not covered by food stamps.
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.
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2012 Somerset County Board of Chosen Freeholders
Patricia L. Walsh, Freeholder Director Ÿ Peter S. Palmer, Freeholder Deputy Director
Robert Zaborowski, Freeholder Ÿ Patrick Scaglione, Freeholder Ÿ Mark Caliguire, Freeholder
Asian Tea Experience
Saturday, June 16 at 2:00 pm
Bound Brook Library
402 E. High St.
Bound Brook, NJ 08805
(732) 356-0043
Directions: http://www.somerset.lib.nj.us/boundbrook.htm
Tea in China and Japan is enjoyed in many forms from a simple bowl of tea to the beautiful and intricate tea ceremony. Learn about everyday tea drinking, the Chinese tea ceremony, gong fu cha, and the Japanese tea ceremony, cha-no-yu. there will be a tea-making demonstration, and a selection of Asian tea implements will be on display.
Presented by Judith Krall-Russo.
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=244431&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.somerset.lib.nj.us/boundbrook.htm. The Somerset County Library System has branches in Bridgewater, Bound Brook, Hillsborough, at the Mary Jacobs Library in Rocky Hill, North Plainfield, Peapack & Gladstone, Somerville, Warren Township and Watchung.
Understanding Municipal Bonds
Tuesday, June 19 at 7:00 pm
Bound Brook Library
402 E. High St.
Bound Brook, NJ 08805
(732) 356-0043
Directions: http://www.somerset.lib.nj.us/boundbrook.htm
- What is a tax-free municipal bond?
- Why do bonds exist?
- Why are municipal bonds exempt from taxes?
- What types of municipal bonds are there?
- What are the benefits of owning municipal bonds?
John Felice, an Investment Counselor for David Lerner Associates, Inc. will discuss these and other questions during this educational presentation.
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=263334&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.somerset.lib.nj.us/boundbrook.htm. The Somerset County Library System has branches in Bridgewater, Bound Brook, Hillsborough, at the Mary Jacobs Library in Rocky Hill, North Plainfield, Peapack & Gladstone, Somerville, Warren Township and Watchung.
Wednesday, June 6, 2012
Titanic 100th Anniversary and more @ Warren Twp Library
Warren Twp Library
42 Mountain Blvd
Warren, NJ 07059
Phone: 908-754-5554
Upcoming programs at the Warren Library:
Titanic! 100th Anniversary: 1 PM, Saturday, June 9. Titanic expert Charles Haas will present a comprehensive program about the history of the famous ship, recent expeditions to the wreck, scientific discoveries, etc. Mr. Haas, one of the featured lecturers aboard the 100th anniversary cruise which crossed the Atlantic back in April, will share his experiences and anecdotes about this voyage. This engaging and knowledgeable speaker will be back at the Warren library for another fascinating Titanic talk. Pre-registration required.
Online Shopping: 7 PM, Monday, June 11. Familiarize yourself with the ins and outs of online shopping. Discover eBay, Etsy, Paypal, Amazon, Overstock and many other online shopping sites. Learn the tips to becoming a savvy online shopper with Reference Librarian Cathy DeBerry. Privacy and safety will be discussed to protect against identity theft. Also, find out how to track down those elusive online coupons to your favorite stores. This class is designed for the beginner Internet user. Pre-registration required.
From Heartbreak to Happiness: 7 PM, Tuesday, June 12. In the midst of grief, we often wonder if there really will be a tomorrow. Meet grief counselor Debra Morrison, and learn how to reduce the grieving time, which Time magazine reported to take 5-8 years, to mere months using the Peace Method. Analyze the many causes of heartbreak: divorce, break up of a relationship, job loss, death, etc. Go over the five stages of Grief. Learn how to make it through the Holidays. Ponder how grief blocks love and how to journey through to the other side. Pre-registration required.
To register online go to http://libraryinsight.net/calendarmv.asp?nMonth=6&nYear=2012 . Or call 908-754-5554 ext 64 for more information and assistance with registration.
The Somerset County Library System has branches in Bridgewater, Bound Brook, Hillsborough, at the Mary Jacobs Library in Rocky Hill, North Plainfield, Peapack & Gladstone, Somerville, Warren Township and Watchung.
42 Mountain Blvd
Warren, NJ 07059
Phone: 908-754-5554
Upcoming programs at the Warren Library:
Titanic! 100th Anniversary: 1 PM, Saturday, June 9. Titanic expert Charles Haas will present a comprehensive program about the history of the famous ship, recent expeditions to the wreck, scientific discoveries, etc. Mr. Haas, one of the featured lecturers aboard the 100th anniversary cruise which crossed the Atlantic back in April, will share his experiences and anecdotes about this voyage. This engaging and knowledgeable speaker will be back at the Warren library for another fascinating Titanic talk. Pre-registration required.
Online Shopping: 7 PM, Monday, June 11. Familiarize yourself with the ins and outs of online shopping. Discover eBay, Etsy, Paypal, Amazon, Overstock and many other online shopping sites. Learn the tips to becoming a savvy online shopper with Reference Librarian Cathy DeBerry. Privacy and safety will be discussed to protect against identity theft. Also, find out how to track down those elusive online coupons to your favorite stores. This class is designed for the beginner Internet user. Pre-registration required.
From Heartbreak to Happiness: 7 PM, Tuesday, June 12. In the midst of grief, we often wonder if there really will be a tomorrow. Meet grief counselor Debra Morrison, and learn how to reduce the grieving time, which Time magazine reported to take 5-8 years, to mere months using the Peace Method. Analyze the many causes of heartbreak: divorce, break up of a relationship, job loss, death, etc. Go over the five stages of Grief. Learn how to make it through the Holidays. Ponder how grief blocks love and how to journey through to the other side. Pre-registration required.
To register online go to http://libraryinsight.net/calendarmv.asp?nMonth=6&nYear=2012 . Or call 908-754-5554 ext 64 for more information and assistance with registration.
The Somerset County Library System has branches in Bridgewater, Bound Brook, Hillsborough, at the Mary Jacobs Library in Rocky Hill, North Plainfield, Peapack & Gladstone, Somerville, Warren Township and Watchung.
Tuesday, June 5, 2012
Job Search for the Age 40+ Worker
Thursday, June 14 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 highly interactive training focuses on:
*resume preparation
* interviewing
* networking
* career assessment
This class includes tips on recognizing the changes to the career change/job search process. Special attention is paid to the recent changes in social networking including LinkedIn, Twitter and Facebook.
Presented by 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=244144&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, at the Mary Jacobs Library in Rocky Hill, North Plainfield, Peapack & Gladstone, Somerville, Warren Township and Watchung.
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