April Showers: Meet the Artists Reception

A collection of works by members of the ARTsee Group on display at the Bound Brook Library during the month of April.

Meet the Artists Reception
Wednesday, April 3 - 7:00 p.m.to 8:30 p.m.

Mix and mingle with the artists.  Additional works of art will be on display for the reception.Refreshments will be served.

Susan Berry, Maria Alejandra (Alex) Bigatti, Patrick Healy, Lindsay Hopkins-Weld,Hilary Klimek, Elizabeth Victoria (Vicky) Knowles, Kristina Lloyd, Beth Murphy,Caren Frost Olmsted, Anjali Shalit, Mark Thompson, Anna Vranckx

ARTsee is an Artists' networking group for Basking Ridge and Bernardsville artists. They meet monthly for support, networking and camaraderie, as well as the creation of the annual ARTsee Open Studio Tour. The group is made up of painters, photographers, ceramicists, weavers, educators, and more. If you are interested in seeing their work, visit them at  www.ARTseeTour.com.

This event 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=320266&v=3 to register online.

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

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.

Knitting & Crochet Groups at the Bound Brook Library - April Meetings

Beginning Knitting & Crocheting
Every Wednesday, 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm
April 3, 10, 17, 24

Knitting and crocheting are not just for doilies and scarves anymore! Karen our resident knitter and crocheter, will help you learn or review the basics.  

Library Loopers
Meets 2nd & 4th Monday at 7:00 pm
April 8 & 22

Join this informal gathering.  Meet! Learn! Share!

Bound Brook Library
402 E. High St.
Bound Brook, NJ 08805
(732) 356-00463

These programs are free and open to the public.  Call (732) 356-0043 for more information.

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

Somerset County Spell-Off at SCLS

The Somerset County Library System (SCLS) hosted the annual Somerset County Spell-Off for children in grades 4 – 8, Friday, March 15 at the Bridgewater Library.

“This is an exciting opportunity to showcase the academic strengths of Somerset County middle grade students,” noted Rebecca Crawford Youth Services Department Head.

A total of 18 students from six schools sent students to the Spell-Off including:
• Branchburg Central Middle School
• Far Hills County Day School
• Montgomery Lower Middle School
• Montgomery Upper Middle School
• School of St. Elizabeth (Bernardsville)
• Stony Brook Elementary School (Branchburg)

Seventh grader speller Srividhi Ramakrishna, Montgomery Upper Middle School finished first after going 14 rounds head-to-head with Meghan Moran, Branchburg Central Middle who finished second.  All the students were excited, well-behaved and good sports. They were awarded certificates and the winner received a dictionary to encourage her love of words.

Students finished in the following order. If they were eliminated in the same round, they are tied for that place:

Place/Name	School	Grade
10. Angelos Psathas	Stony Brook School, Branchburg	Grade 4
10. Tripp Robinson	Far Hills Country Day	Grade 4
9. Christian Agathis	Far Hills Country Day	Grade 4
9. Gabe Palmieri	Branchburg Central Middle School	Grade 8
8. Sophie Belkin	Stony Brook School, Branchburg	Grade 5
8. Sarah Martinez	School of St. Elizabeth, Bernardsville	Grade 5
8. Pranav Saboo	Montgomery Lower Middle School	Grade 6
8. Rajan Tripathi	Montgomery Lower Middle School	Grade 5
7. Caroline Evans	Branchburg Central Middle School	Grade 8
7. Emma McGee	School of St. Elizabeth, Bernardsville	Grade 7
7. Catherine Olson	Far Hills Country Day	Grade 5
6. Rory Ewing	Far Hills Country Day	Grade 5
6. Sterling Shieh	Far Hills Country Day	Grade 6
5. Anil Kamdar	Stony Brook School, Branchburg	Grade 5
4. Jason Seeley	Stony Brook School, Branchburg	Grade 4
3. Emma Corazza	School of St. Elizabeth, Bernardsville	Grade 8
2. Megan Moran	Branchburg Central Middle School	Grade 7
1. Srividhi Ramakrishna	Montgomery Upper Middle School	Grade 7

Suzanne Updegrove, the Gifted and Talented Education (GATE) and Enrichment teacher at Branchburg Central Middle School coordinated the event.  Brian Auger, the director of SCLS, served as the pronouncer.

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.

Pediatric Immunization Information Session

Monday, April 1 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


Have questions regarding your children’s immunizations?

Information Session to Include:

• Latest CDC Recommendations on Vaccinations for Children
• Common Misconceptions 
• Financial Resources for Immunizations
• Explanation on Types of Vaccines
• Benefits of Being Immunized
• Helpful Handouts AND MORE!

Presented by RVCC Nursing Students.
Cosponsored by the Bound Brook Library and Raritan Valley Community College.

This program is free and open to the public.  Registration is requested.  Call (732) 356-0043 or click on http://www.libraryinsight.net/eventdetails.asp?jx=jbp&lmx=317727&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.

Garden State in Bloom

Monday, April 1 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


Photography and lecture presented by Walter Choroszewski showcasing the beautiful public gardens of New Jersey.

This program is free and open to the public.  Registration is requested.  Call (732) 356-0043 or click on http://www.libraryinsight.net/eventdetails.asp?jx=jbp&lmx=305321&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.

Learning Happens at the Bridgewater Library

Tracing Your Family History
March 28, 9:30 am

Reference Librarian Ken Kaufman informs us about beginning and sustaining genealogical research. Attendees will learn where to find these resources and how to analyze their results.

Immune System Boosting Foods
March 28, 11:00 am

Mona Laru teaches us how to stay healthy during cold and flu season. Find out which foods are naturally high in antioxidants and more! A live recipe demonstration is included.

These programs are free, registration is required.

Patrons with further questions can call the Bridgewater Library at (908) 526-4016 or visit the website at http://www.sclsnj.org. The library is located at 1 Vogt Drive, Bridgewater, NJ.

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.

Basic Drawing with Watercolor Pencils

Saturday, March 23 at 2:00 p.m.

Join artist Doris Schwint for this hands-on class as she leads you through the steps of learning to draw with watercolor pencils. All materials are provided.

This program is free and open to the public.  Advance registration is required.  Space is limited to 20 participants. Call (732) 356-0043 to sign up or click on http://www.libraryinsight.net/eventdetails.asp?jx=jbp&lmx=304393&v=3 to register online.

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

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.

First Ladies

Monday, March 25 at 7:00 p.m.

Learn about the nation’s First Ladies from Martha Washington to Michelle Obama. This overview will provide interesting and informative facts about each woman’s legacies, contributions and influence.

Trish Chambers is an author and historical re-enactor whose performances focus on events that have shaped the nation’s history. Her presentations, performed in period costume, bring history to life as she performs as a Woman at the Turn of the Century, Rosie the Riveter, a Civil War Woman or Jane Austen.

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=288490&v=3 to register online.

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

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.

New Jersey Author Returns to the Bridgewater Library

Getting Published: Ten Things Every Writer Should Know
Saturday, March 30 at 2:00 pm

Jon Gibbs, Author in Residence at Lakehurst Elementary School, will host a fun, informative discussion on how to get published. Jon's debut novel "Fur Face" was nominated for a Crystal Kite award and the sequel "Barnum's Revenge" was released in February. This program is free, registration is required.

Patrons with further questions can call the Bridgewater Library at (908) 526-4016 or visit the website at http://www.sclsnj.org. The library is located at 1 Vogt Drive, Bridgewater, NJ.

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.

Social Media and Email Marketing Breakfast Seminar at SCLS

The Somerset County Library System (SCLS) will be hosting a Business Breakfast Seminar on social media and email marketing at the Bridgewater Library, on Tuesday, April 2, from 8 am – 10 am.  The library is located at 1 Vogt Drive, Bridgewater, NJ.

A part of the Grow NJ Business Strong program presented by the New Jersey State Library, the seminar will be given by a marketing and email expert from Constant Contact, a leader in on-line marketing.

“Businesses are still facing on-going challenges from the recent recession.  Showcasing tools and resources that are available to business people through the library that will help them to grow business with no direct cost is clearly a winning combination,” noted SCLS director Brian Auger.

Representatives from various business-related organizations will also be on hand to answer questions and provide information immediately following the session.  The New Jersey Small Business Development Center, The Women’s Business Center, SCORE, the US Small Business Administration, New Jersey Business Action Center, Connecting NJ and ReferenceUSA will all be available for informal discussions.

Registration for the event is limited and may be made at www.NJGrowsBiz.org/NJStrong.

Patrons with further questions can call SCLS at (908) 526-4016 ext. 188 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.

Upcoming free concert at the Bridgewater Library

Our next Friends concert features the vocal styling of Kim Yarson on Friday, March 22 at 7:30 pm. Kim is a talented singer, musician and song writer with a wonderful band to support her. She truly loves an audience that is open to originals and will even throw in a few cover songs that will get the audience singing along. This concert is free and registration is not necessary.

 

Patrons with further questions can call the Bridgewater Library at (908) 526-4016 or visit the website at http://www.sclsnj.org. The library is located at 1 Vogt Drive, Bridgewater, NJ. 

 

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.

Craft Class (ages 12+) at the Bridgewater Library

Make a beautiful beaded memory bracelet at the Bridgewater Library on Saturday, March 23. Starting at 10 am, two staff members from the Michael's store in Watchung will teach us how to make a beaded bracelet. This class is free and registration is required.

 

Patrons with further questions can call the Bridgewater Library at (908) 526-4016 or visit the website at http://www.sclsnj.org. The library is located at 1 Vogt Drive, Bridgewater, NJ.

 

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.

Don't Buy That Health Insurance...until you attend this program at the Bridgewater Library

Health Insurance 101
Wednesday, March 27 at 10 am
Meeting Rooms A and B

 

Katherine Woodfield, MBA will speak about her book "Don't buy THAT Health Insurance: Become an Educated Health Insurance Consumer". Katherine provides insight for the typical buyer to become more educated on this topic. This program is free and registration is required.

 

Patrons with further questions can call the Bridgewater Library at (908) 526-4016 or visit the website at http://www.sclsnj.org. The library is located at 1 Vogt Drive, Bridgewater, NJ.

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.

Warren Twp Library presents Mystery Author E.F. Watkins in “Thrills & Chills – New Breed of Paranormal Fiction”.

Wednesday, March 13 @ 7 PM. Registration required.

Warren Twp Library – 42 Mountain Boulevard - Warren, NJ 07059 – Phone: 908-754-5554

Mystery author E.F. Watkins presents 'Thrills and Chills--New Breed of Paranormal Fiction.' Today, vampires and werewolves have become romantic heroes. Mysteries and thrillers feature ghosts and psychic detectives. How do you feel about this trend? Do you prefer down-to-earth plots or do you enjoy fiction that's “out of this world”? Meet mystery author E.F. Watkins, whose latest book 'Dark Music' (a haunted-house mystery) was just released. To read more about author E.F. Watkins, click on this link  http://bit.ly/ZFLJbS to read an interview in the Warren Patch.

Watkins is a founding member of the Garden State Horror Writers, and also belongs to the mystery-writers’ group Sisters in Crime/Central Jersey and The Writer’s Workshop of Bergen County, NJ. Since 2003, E.F. (Eileen) Watkins has published six novels with Amber Quill Press LLC, five of them paranormal thrillers under the name 'E. F. Watkins.' She has taught fiction-writing seminars for the adult school in Wayne, NJ. A professional journalist for more than 30 years, Eileen has written about art, architecture, fine crafts and interior design for daily newspapers and local, national and international magazines.

This program is free to the public, but registration is requested. Please click on this link to register http://bit.ly/Zuhy40 or visit the website at http://www.sclsnj.org. You may also call 908-754-5554 ext 64 for more information or assistance with registration. 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 Public Library presents: Seasons Music in the West Wing

Wednesday, March 13 at 7 p.m.

Hillsborough Public Library
379 South Branch Road
Hillsborough, NJ 08844
908 369-2200
www.sclsnj.org

 

Join us in the West Wing of the Hillsborough Public Library for a wonderful evening enjoying the music of "Seasons", a unique fusion of Celtic, folk, original and a "bit o' the blarney'! Refreshments will be served!

 

Register NOW by clicking here. You can also register or ask questions by calling 908 369-2200 ext 12, or visit our website at www.sclsnj.org.

 

The Hillsborough Library is on Facebook and Twitter! Receive updates and information on all of our programs!

 

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.

Self Defense for Women Class

Saturday, March 16 at 10:00 a.m. 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.  Advance registration is required.  Space is limited.  Call (732) 356-0043 to sign up or click on http://www.libraryinsight.net/eventdetails.asp?jx=jbp&lmx=307994&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.

Women’s Health: How Homeopathy and Holistic Nutrition Can Help You Stay Young, Fit, and Balanced

Tuesday, March 19 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

Presented by Elizabeth JannuzziCertified Holistic Nutritional Consultant

This program will cover topics such as:

• Hormonal Imbalances

• Thyroid Health

• Heart and Circulatory Health

• Blood Sugar Imbalances

• The Immune System

• The Effect of Toxins on the Body

• Vitamin Deficiencies• Allergies and Aging

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=318534&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.

How to Start a Business

Thursday, March 21 at 7:00 p.m.

Bound Brook Library

402 E. High St.

Bound Brook, NJ 08805

(732) 356-0043

Whether you are already in business or just thinking of opening your own business, you will come away with the tools to identify and evaluate your business goals, areas of strength and weakness.  This program will show you how to successfully create and implement your own business plan.

Presented by the Central New Jersey Chapter of SCORE (Service Corps of Retired Executives)

This program is free and open to the public.  Advance registration is required.  Space is limited to 20 participants. Call (732) 356-0043 to sign up or click on http://www.libraryinsight.net/eventdetails.asp?jx=jbp&lmx=303770&v=3 to register online.

Directions: http://www.somerset.lib.nj.us/boundbrook.htm

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.

African American Women Chemists @ Mary Jacobs Library

WHEN: Tuesday, March 12 at 7:00 pm 

WHERE: Mary Jacobs Library - 64 Washington Street - Rocky Hill, NJ 08553 - Phone: 609-924-7073

 

Join author, chemist, teacher and Hillsborough resident Jeannette Elizabeth Brown at the Mary Jacobs Library on Tuesday, March 12 at 7 pm for a discussion of the lives of women chemists from the earliest pioneers up until the late 1960s when the Civil Rights Acts were passed and greater career opportunities began to emerge.
 

 

For more information about any of our programs, or to register, visit us at 64 Washington Street in Rocky Hill or call 609-924-7073 ext 4.  For a complete list of upcoming Library programs and additional information about the Somerset County Library System visit www.sclsnj.org.

 

Please register online by going to http://www.libraryinsight.net/eventdetails.asp?jx=mjp&lmx=291145

 

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.

Delayed Openings for Friday, March 8

The following Somerset County Library System (SCLS) have delayed openings due to weather conditions:

• Bridgewater Library will open at 12 noon
• Mary Jacobs Library in Rocky Hill will open at 11 am
• Warren Township Library will open at 11 am
• Watchung Library will open at 11 am

Please call your branch library or check on the front page of the SCLS website - http://www.sclsnj.org - for the most up to date information.

All libraries will resume normal hours of operation on Saturday, March 9.

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.

Mark Di Ionno & Amy Ellis Nutt talk about Hurricane Sandy @ Warren Library

Superstorm “Sandy”: A view from the inside with Mark Di Ionno and Amy Ellis Nutt.

Saturday, March 9 at 2 pm - Pre-registration is required due to limited seating.

Warren Twp Library – 42 Mountain Boulevard, Warren, NJ 07059 – Phone: 908-754-5554 ext 64

Columnist Mark Di Ionno 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. Why was this storm a weather event unlike anything that had happened in past history? Learn about the people they met along the way, how the Shore residents came together as a community and the assistance they received from unlikely sources, such as the Amish.

Amy Ellis Nutt has been a staff writer at The Star-Ledger since 1997. She was awarded the 2011 Pulitzer Prize for Feature Writing, for the story, ‘The Wreck of the Lady Mary,’ the mysterious sinking of a fishing boat off the coast of New Jersey in 2009. Amy is also an adjunct professor at Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism.

Mark Di Ionno is a lifetime newspaperman and a four-time winner of the New Jersey Press Association’s first-place award for column writing for The Star-Ledger.   Besides his work as columnist and author, Mark is also an adjunct professor of journalism at his alma-mater Rutgers Newark. Di Ionno is the author of three award-winning nonfiction books about New Jersey. His first novel The Last Newspaperman, released in September of 2012, was a finalist in the 2012 USA Best Book Awards in the General Fiction category.
This is a special opportunity to meet these award-winning journalists and writers and appreciate the unique experiences and perspective they gained covering Superstorm Sandy 'from the trenches'.

This program is free to the public but pre-registration is required due to limited seating. Click to register here or visit the website at http://www.sclsnj.org. You may also call 908-754-5554 ext 64 for more information or assistance with registration. 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.

Knitting & Crochet Groups at the Bound Brook Library - March Meetings

Bound Brook Library
402 E. High St.
Bound Brook, NJ 08805
(732) 356-00463

Beginning Knitting & Crocheting
Every Wednesday, 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm
March 6, 13, 20, 27

Knitting and crocheting are not just for doilies and scarves anymore! Karen our resident knitter and crocheter, will help you learn or review the basics.  

Library Loopers
Meets 2nd & 4th Monday at 7:00 pm 
March 11 & 25

Join this informal gathering.  Meet! Learn! Share!


These programs are free and open to the public.  Call (732) 356-0043 for more information.

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.

Hillsborough Library Presents: Writing a Resume and Cover Letter

Wednesday, March 6 at 7:00 p.m.
Hillsborough Public Library 
Program Room B
379 South Branch Road
Hillsborough, NJ 08844
908 369-2200
www.sclsnj.org

Learn how to write and/or refine your resume and cover letter for your job search. Bring your current resume/cover letter copies to work on and by the end of the program, you will have the tools necessary for new and improved job application tools!

Presented by Lisa Chenofsky Singer, Executive, Leadership & Career Management Coach, Chenofsky, Singer & Associates.

You can register or ask questions by calling 908 369-2200 ext 13, or visit our website at www.sclsnj.org.

The Hillsborough Library is now on Twitter and Facebook!

The Hillsborough Library is part of the Somerset County Library System, which 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.

Hillsborough Library presents: Life and Death of the Hindenburg

Thursday, March 7 at 7 p.m.
Hillsborough Public Library
Program Room B
379 South Branch Road
Hillsborough, NJ 08844
908 369-2200 ext 12
http:/www.sclsnj.org

NJ History Comes Alive!

What caused the spectacular and deadly destruction of the luxury "lighter than air" dirigible in Lakehurst, NJ? New research from NASA scientists and charred memos pulled from the rubble of Germany's bombed cities tell a far different story than many were led to believe! Presented by historian Glenn LeBoeuf.

Register NOW by clicking here. You can also register or ask questions by calling 908 369-2200 ext 12, or visit our website at www.sclsnj.org.

The Hillsborough Library is on Twitter and Facebook!

The Hillsborough Library is part of the Somerset County Library System, which 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.

Qigong Class

Saturday, March 9 at 10:00 a.m.

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

Holistic Meditative Exercises with Justin Jaucian, Licensed Acupuncturist  Experience the benefits of a clearer mind, increased energy, and reduced stress/anxiety! Rooted in the Oriental Medicine tradition, Five Movements Qigong (chee gohng) is a low-impact, mildly aerobic set of exercises incorporating deep breathing and gentle movement. No special equipment is necessary, open to all fitness levels. Join us and be proactive in safeguarding your health while preventing disease.

This program is free and open to the public.  Class size limited to 15 participants.  Advance Registration is required. Call (732) 356-0043 or click on http://www.libraryinsight.net/eventdetails.asp?jx=jbp&lmx=314729&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.

Free Antique Appraisal

Saturday, March 9 at 10:00 a.m.

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

Alan Snyder, a certified antiques and estate appraiser, of A.G. Snyder & Associates will be at the library to appraise your antiques.  Bring your treasures and find out what they are worth.

Initial limit of three items per person.  If time allows additional items may be appraised.

Numbers will be given to attendees and appraisals will be given in order of arrival.  Program registration does not determine appraisal order.

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=307308&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.

ESL GED Tutoring

Tuesdays from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. (Beginning March 12)

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

These ongoing classes will offer general information about the GED and will provide information, practice, and instruction for four parts of the GED test: essay, social studies, science and reading.  Test-taking tips, procedures, and sample passages will be part of each class.   Essay instruction will cover sentence structure, organization, usage and mechanics. A scoring guide and essay samples will be reviewed.

Free and open to the public.  Registration is required.  Call (732) 356-0043 to sign up.

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.

Teen Programs and Opportunities at the Hillsborough Library

Hillsborough Public Library

379 South Branch Road
Hillsborough, NJ 08844
908 369-2200
www.sclsnj.org
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Photography Contest
Grades 6-12
March 1 through March 28
Celebrate Teen Tech Week this March by participating in our Teen Photography Contest! Submit 1 photo that has been manipulated using any photo editing app. Photos will be displayed in the library and voted upon by our patrons. Prizes will be awarded! Visit the Teen Center at the Hillsborough Library for more details, or stop by or call the Children's Desk at 908 369-2200 ext 14.

Summer Volunteer Sign-Ups Begin!
Entering Grades 8-12 in Fall 2013
March 1 through April 27
Looking for a way to earn come community service hours this summer? Love the library? Starting March 1, fill out an application found in the Teen Center of the Hillsborough Library, and hand it in at the Children's Desk no later than April 27.


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