New Jersey History Comes Alive!

The History of the Delaware & Raritan Canal with Linda J. Barth

Saturday, November 9 at 2 PM
Hillsborough Public Library
Program Room B
379 South Branch Road
Hillsborough, NJ 08844
(908) 369-2200 ext.13

Did you know that the Delaware & Raritan Canal was one of our nation's most successful towpath canals, carrying more tonnage in 1866 than the more famous Erie Canal?

Canal author and historian, Linda J. Barth will introduce you to the people, the bridges, the locks, and the aqueducts that made the canal work.

Adults and young adults welcome. Please visit the History of the Delaware & Raritan Canal Exhibit in the Hillsborough Library during the month of November.

Register NOW by clicking here, or just stop by. If you have questions, please call (908) 369-2200 ext.13, or visit our website at www.sclsnj.org.

The Hillsborough Library is on Facebook and Twitter! Get information on our programs and events!

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.

Meet children’s author Ame Dyckman and learn about “Snapshots that Changed History” with photographer Jim DelGiudice at the Warren Library on Saturday, November 2

Children’s author Ame Dyckman will visit the library on Saturday at 11 am to talk about her new books: “Boy + Bot”, an adorable story of friendship between a boy and a robot; and “Tea Party Rules”, a laugh-out-loud look at the required give-and-take of playtime, with the backdrop of a backyard tea party with a special guest…Crafts, giveaways and refreshments will follow Ame’s stories.  The proceeds from book sales at this program will benefit the Friends of the Warren Library. This program is geared toward children ages 4 to 8.  To register online please click on this link http://bit.ly/1aoEIU2 or call the Youth Services Department at 908-754-5554 ext 23.

This Saturday’s program for adults will feature NJ photographer Jim DelGiudice in “Gotcha! Snapshots that Changed History” at 2 pm.  Certain images have done more than just document events.  And some of the best images were snapshots—captured purely by luck.  In this lecture, NJ photographer Jim DelGiudice will look at photos that changed history by accident—why a snapshot of Abe Lincoln’s tousled hair, for example, helped gain him the presidency.  Along with each image, DelGiudice will examine its historical context—how and why it happened— and what it was that made the photographer say… “Gotcha!” . Registration is required.  To register online click on this link http://bit.ly/19SEqC0 or call 908-7754-5554 ext 64 for more information and 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.

20,000 Leagues Under the Sea: Theatrical Radio Show

Saturday, November 2 at 10:30am
Bridgewater Library
1 Vogt Drive, Bridgewater, NJ 08807

Raconteur Radio presents a theatrical radio performance of 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea.  Kids and adults alike will have their imagination awakened on this deep sea adventure.  Features a live sing-along of “Whale of a Tale” and a post-show Q&A.

Ages 5 and older can register now by clicking here, or register in-person at the Youth Services Reference Desk at the Bridgewater Library.  If you have questions, please call (908) 526-4016 ext. 126, or visit our website at www.sclsnj.org.

The Bridgewater 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.

Knitting & Crochet Groups at the Bound Brook Library - November 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

November 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

November 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.

Down the Rabbit Hole of Illustration

Tuesday, November 5 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

Bill Sonic has been an illustrator for about 20 years.

He has created and worked his way through the intriguing categories of T-shirts and greeting cards to The Holy Grail of Illustradom, being a Syndicated Editorial Artist for two major newspapers.

He's taught Big People how to draw what they see, and Little People how to draw from their imaginations!

So, no matter if you are an aspiring artist, a creative doodler and dabbler, an older person with a kid trapped inside, ( all of us have a kid in there) or an actual Kid then feel free to join us. Come laugh, share, participate or not here at The Bound Brook Library on The Night of The Full Moon.

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=329867&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.

Keeping Your Mind Sharp: Cognitive Fitness with Cristina Klymasz

Peapack & Gladstone Library is excited to present Keeping Your Mind Sharp: Cognitive Fitness with Cristina Klymasz to be held Tuesday, November 19th at 7:00pm at the library. Attendees will learn a variety of ways to improve cognitive abilities for daily life.

Topics discussed will include:

• An overview on the types of physical exercise
• Diet and it’s effects on cognitive abilities
• Brain stimulating activities that can help improve cognitive functioning
• Kessler’s Cognitive Rehabilitation Dementia program

Cristina Klymasz is an occupational therapist at Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation in the Cognitive Rehabilitation Program. She has inpatient and outpatient experience with brain injury, MS, stroke, and Parkinson's Disease. Her specialty is in cognitive rehabilitation and she is a Certified Brain Injury Specialist. She is published in occupational therapy journals, such as OT Practice.

Registration is required for this event. Patrons interested in signing up for programs or with further questions may contact Peapack & Gladstone Library at (908) 234-0598, Adult Services Librarian Diane Hahn at dhahn@sclibnj.org, or visit the Somerset County Library System website at http://somerset.lib.nj.us.  The library is located at the Peapack & Gladstone Municipal Complex at 1 School Street in Peapack.

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

Renovated Somerville Public Library To Reopen with Ribbon Cutting

Somerville Public Library
35 West End Avenue
Somerville, NJ
908-725-1336

The Somerville Public Library, a branch of the Somerset County Library System (SCLS), is reopening on Thursday, October 24, 2013.  A community celebration is planned that evening starting at 6:00 pm, to commemorate the renovations.

The library has been closed since June 1 for major enhancements to the main floor.  There is new a teen area in the loft.  In addition, an enclosed meeting space has been created, a refurbished and relocated circulation desk, along with new book cases, new computer wiring upgrades, and lighting enhancements were also added.  A new handicapped accessible ramp was also completed as part of the construction work.

The community celebration will occur on Thursday, October 24 outside of the library entrance.  Somerville Mayor Brian Gallagher, President of the Somerville Public Library Board of Trustees Richard Goldsmith and SCLS Director Brian Auger will share brief remarks just before the ribbon cutting ceremony.  Everyone will be invited into the library at that point to tour the renovated facility.

Somerville Public Library’s normal hours of operation will resume on Friday, October 25 at 10 am.

Call SCLS at (908)526-4016 or visit the website at http://www.sclsnj.org for more information.  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: Indians of Central Jersey

Wednesday, November 6 at 7 p.m.
Hillsborough Public Library
Program Room B
379 South Branch Rd.
Hillsborough, NJ  08844

A great program for adults and children ages 12+! Who were the Native American Indians? What Indians lived in your town and where are they now? James Wade, archaeology archivist and field archaeologist, will help us to understand the Naive Americans' significance as a people, relationship to the land, and their legacy through Indian names of places, rivers, mountains, towns, etc., that are still used by us today.

See and touch actual Indian stone artifacts that were found throughout New Jersey, and learn how they were made and used by the Native Americans!

Register NOW by clicking here, or just stop by. If you have questions, please call (908) 369-2200 ext.13, or visit our website at www.sclsnj.org.

The Hillsborough Library is on Facebook and Twitter! Get information on our programs and events!

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.

Keepers: Author Talk with Caroline Campion

Peapack & Gladstone Library is excited to announce Keepers: Author Talk with Caroline Campion to be held Tuesday, November 12th at 7:00pm at the library. Campion, a Peapack & Gladstone resident, will be joining us to discuss her recently released cookbook with Kathy Brennan, Keepers: Two Home Cooks Share Their Tried-and-True Weeknight Recipes and the Secrets to Happiness in the Kitchen.

Caroline will be sharing her favorite memories and tips from the kitchen as well as some of the publishing wisdom she has learned from her experience as a magazine editor for GoodHousekeeping, GQ, Saveur, and Glamour, creator of the award winning food blog www.DevilAndEgg.com , and now as a first-time author. She will also be selling and signing copies of her book and answering questions.

All attendees of the program are invited to bring a copy of the recipe for their own “keeper”, a dish that has proven for them to be a “brag-worthy, reliable, crowd-pleasing recipe” to share with the group. In addition, we will be giving away door prizes that include two copies of Keepers and other great culinary items. Light refreshments will also be served.

Please join us for this entertaining and informative program sponsored by the Friends of Peapack & Gladstone Library.

Patrons interested in signing up for programs or with further questions may contact Peapack & Gladstone Library at (908) 234-0598, Adult Services Librarian Diane Hahn at dhahn@sclibnj.org, or visit the Somerset County Library System website at http://somerset.lib.nj.us/.  The library is located at the Peapack & Gladstone Municipal Complex at 1 School Street in Peapack.

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

Stories and Songs about the NJ Pine Barrens

Warren Twp Library
Wednesday, October 23 at 7 pm.
42 Mountain Boulevard
Warren, NJ 07059
908-754-5554

For its popular Halloween for adults program, the Warren Twp Library will host host author, singer and Grammy-nominated songwriter Paul Evans Pedersen Jr.  Learn about strange doings in mysterious Pine Barrens towns and taverns, and listen to music inspired by that beautiful NJ region.  

The Legendary Pine Barrens: New Tales From Old Haunts, is a new collection of short stories by Paul Evans Pedersen Jr.  The author introduces a rogue’s gallery of weird and colorful characters in tales that run the gamut from offbeat explanations of natural phenomena, to unconventional takes on popular  legendary local subjects as the infamous Jersey Devil, dancing bandit Joe Mulliner, and the mysterious Blue Hole of Winslow.  With this literary feast, inspired by South Jersey folklore and his love for the Pine Barrens, Paul Evans Pedersen Jr emerges as southern New Jersey's most exciting new storyteller in decades.  His presentations are enhanced by his engaging storytelling and musical performance skills.  The prestigious Kirkus Review said about this book: This fun read is a fine work of folklore, showing tremendous dedication to the magical history of its New Jersey locale. The strong sense of place throughout the book will help acquaint new visitors, and those familiar with the area are sure to enjoy the trip back.

This free program is geared toward adults only, however registration is required due to limited seating.  Click on this link to register http://bit.ly/1gyiK4y, 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.

Justin Derman Folk Trio

Wednesday, October 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

Join us for an evening of folk music in the Library’s elegant Reading Room.

Mr. Derman is an accomplished musician and holds a BA degree in Music from Kean University and a master’s degree in Music Education from New Jersey City University. He resides in Bound Brook.

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=354525&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.

Successful Business Owners Share Secrets

Thursday, October 24 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

Central Jersey SCORE former and current business owners share secrets and caveats with entrepreneurs.
 
Presented by the Central New Jersey Chapter of SCORE (Service Corps of Retired Executives)
 
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=353607&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.

Ghost Hunting 101 - An Introduction to Paranormal Investigating

Tuesday, October 29 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

• Learn the basics in terms of protocols for proper investigating and documentation
• EVP's - Do's and Don'ts (you'll hear some classic examples of Class A EVPs)
• Equipment Review
• Ghost Photography (see Best examples of ghosts caught on film)

Presented by L'Aura Hladik, President of the NJ Ghosthunters Association and author of 'Ghosthunting New Jersey' & 'Ghosthunting New York City'.

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=304395&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.

Friends of the Hillsborough Library Annual Book Sale

Saturday, October 19
10 am to 3 pm
Hillsborough Public Library
Program Rooms A&B
379 South Branch Rd.
Hillsborough, NJ  08844

Stop by the Hillsborough Library this Saturday for the Friends of the Hillsborough Library Annual Book Sale! Check out our extensive collection of used books and media at AMAZING prices! This event is FREE and open to the public. You don't want to miss this! Proceeds will benefit the Hillsborough Library.

If you have questions, please call (908) 369-2200 ext.13, or visit our website at www.sclsnj.org.

The Hillsborough Library is on Facebook and Twitter! Get information on our programs and events!

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.

Pulitzer Prize Winner Jonathan Schuppe @ Warren Library

On Saturday, October 19th at 2 pm, meet Pulitzer Prize winner, journalist Jonathan Schuppe at the Warren Twp Library.  He will talk about his book 'A Chance to Win', which chronicles the incredible true story of Newark's South Ward Little League team, founded by a remarkable man named Rodney Mason.  “A man with no legs teaches the forgotten children of Newark how to run for glory', summarized Pulitzer Prize winner Ron Suskind. All the Newark Eagles really needed was to be given an opportunity to succeed; a chance to win.

Written with Schuppe’s careful journalistic eye, 'A Chance to Win' is a vivid portrait of a struggling city and its forgotten people; of boyhood and fatherhood, failure and ambition. It’s a story of unexpected friendships, harsh realities and ultimately, of hope.  Jonathan Schuppe is an award-winning journalist who has shared a Pulitzer Prize for coverage of New Jersey governor Jim McGreevey's resignation. He won the coveted J. Anthony Lukas Work-in-Progress Prize for A Chance to Win. ‘A Chance to Win’ was reviewed on Sunday by The New York Times http://nyti.ms/1g3de9E .

Read Schuppe's Op Ed for The New York Times, published in May by clicking on this link http://nyti.ms/105zvXU.

Registration is required to attend this free event.  To register online please click here http://bit.ly/16bfD8J, 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.

Re-train Your Brain for Success - The Power of Positive Thinking

Saturday, October 19 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

Even when things are going well many of us carry a constant inner dialogue that tends to be self-deprecating. Even if we exercise self-discipline in our diet or exercise, we rarely consider discipline of thought as a way to enhance our health and well being. Yet, how much of our personal freedom is blocked by negative thought patterns? Come explore ways to take charge of your thinking, make changes and feel empowered.

Diane Lang has an M.A. in Counseling and a B.A. in Liberal Arts from the New York Institute of Technology. She is a therapist, educator and Life Coach and has dedicated her career to helping people turn their lives around.

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=352192&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

Carol's Creative Chocolatez

Thursday, October 31 at 9:30 am
Bridgewater Library
Meeting Rooms ABC
1 Vogt Dr
Bridgewater, NJ 08807
908-526-4016 x. 105

Carol's Creative Chocolatez from Highland Park will be moving into the old Central Hook & Ladder firehouse on Division Street in Somerville at the end of this month!  Here's your chance to preview some of Carol's award winning edible chocolate paintings and enjoy lots of scrumptious samples.  Carol will be explaining the history of cacao and demonstrating the steps needed to transform it into delicious chocolate.

This program is FREE, however you must register to attend. Click on this link to sign up: http://bit.ly/9Xeiu6 or stop by the Adult Reference Desk or call us 908-526-4016 x 105.

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.

Took the Shot...Now What? - Digital Photo 2

Thursday, October 17 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

Well-known NJ Photographer, Walter Choroszewski brings his expertise, humor and techie know-how to an informal and fun Digital Photo Class II advising on the “Next Steps” required after you took the shot!

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=305325&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.

Weekend Journey Through the Past: The Old Presbyterian Graveyard in Bound Brook

The Old Presbyterian Graveyard in Bound Brook
(East Street & East High Street, adjacent to Bound Brook Library)
Saturday, October 12 - 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Sunday, October 13 - Noon to 4:00 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

The Old Presbyterian Graveyard in Bound Brook is the final resting place of Bound Brook’s earliest citizens, as well as many Revolutionary War soldiers. Veterans of the Mexican War and the Civil War are also buried here.

Come and learn about this hallowed ground. See the impressive artwork on memorial stones. Learn the meaning behind the inscriptions and epitaphs. Glimpse into the hearts and minds of Bound Brook’s earliest citizens.

Bound Brook Memorial Library Reference Librarian Mary Nelson will provide guided tours of the graveyard. The tours will feature the intact gravestones of fifteen Revolutionary War soldiers and the gravesite of Dr. William McKissack, a captain in the Revolutionary War and a founder of the Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons for the State of New Jersey.

Somerset County resident Natalie Zaman will demonstrate how to make grave rubbings.

This event is part of Somerset County Cultural and Heritage Commission’s Weekend Journey Through the Past - http://www.co.somerset.nj.us/schistoryweekend/. It is free and open to the public. No registration is required.

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.

Jesse Rivera Music Concert

Saturday, October 12 at 1:00 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

Jesse Rivera presents an…Interactive Spanish Guitar Music Program

This program is free and open to the public. Registration is requested. Call (732) 356-0043 to sign up or click http://www.libraryinsight.net/eventdetails.asp?jx=jbp&lmx=337943&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.

African Drumming Circle at the Warren Library on Saturday, October 12 at 2 pm

Saturday, October 12 at 2 pm
Warren Twp Library 
42 Mountain Boulevard
Warren, NJ 07059
908-7754-5554 ext 64

Experience the joy of West African Drumming in a cross-generational program.  Learn about West African culture and traditional African rhythms in this multicultural, educational and interactive program.  All levels are welcome to attend this drumming workshop presented by Mark Wood of Wood 'n Drums.  Learn how to play the Djembe (pronounced "gem bay")!  Drums will be provided for participants to learn African rhythms and how to play in an ensemble environment, while promoting self-expression. This program is open to teens and adults only. 

This special event is free but pre-registration is required due to limited seating. Register online by clicking on this link http://bit.ly/GNajCC or call 908-7754-5554 ext 64 for more information and 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.

Manville Public Library to Temporarily Close for HVAC Upgrades

The Manville Public Library, part of the Somerset County Library System (SCLS), will be temporarily closed from Wednesday, October 9 through Wednesday, October 16, 2013, with a planned reopening on Thursday, October 17.

Patrons will immediately notice a change in the climate of the library upon its reopening.  A new HVAC unit will replace the building’s original air conditioning unit and boiler.  Both machines in the Library are over 35 years old, have been repaired numerous times and are no longer functioning at an optimal level.  The new unit will provide the Manville Public Library with better climate controls, allowing it to realize energy and cost savings.

Patrons with further questions can call SCLS at (908) 526-4016 ext. 128 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.

Job Search for the Young Adult (Age 19 to 24)

Thursday, October 3 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 program looks at the application process and writing an initial resume. Participants will review at the scholastic and outside activities contributing to their skill sets and design a one page resume. Discussion will also focus on personal presentation, communication skills and interviewing.

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=326814&v=3.

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 Photography Club - October Meetings

Tuesday, October 8 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 meeting will be devoted to a Competition: Signs & Signage, and Open
 
Tuesday, October 22 at 7:00 p.m.
 Presentation: “Judging Photos” by Arik Gorban
 
The Somerset County Photography Club (SCPC) meets at the Bound Brook Memorial Library the 2nd and 4th Tuesday evenings each month at 7:00 p.m. (September through June).
 
For more information about the Club, specific requirements for entering competitions and how to participate in programs go to the Club’s website, http://somersetcountyphoto.99k.org/index.htm or call (732) 469-8481.
 
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.

Small Business Expo Sponsored by the Hillsborough Public Library

Hillsborough Public Library
Program Room B
379 South Branch Rd.
Hillsborough, NJ  08844
October 12 from 11AM to 3PM

The Hillsborough Public Library is sponsoring its first annual Small Business Expo on Saturday, October 12th from 11 AM to 3PM.  Business advocacy organizations including the township's Business Advocate, SCORE, the Small Business Development Center, the Somerset County Business Partnership, and the NJ Business Action Center will be available to provide advice and support for entrepreneurs and new business startups.  Organizations that assist small businesses with financing and growing their business will be in attendance such as Affinity Federal Credit Union, the Intersect Fund, Simply Talk Media, and Administrative Services and Consulting, LLC.  New and established small businesses in Hillsborough will be participating to promote community awareness of their products and services.

The library is collaborating with the Hillsborough business community to encourage residents to shop locally.  Hillsborough was recently recognized by “Money” and “NJ Monthly” magazines as one of the premiere communities in the nation to live.  Township residents are encouraged to become familiar with the small businesses that will be in attendance such as Joy2Dance, Retro Fitness, the Art Academy of Hillsborough, Health Republic Insurance, and A Greener NJ, LLC.  An Oktoberfest theme will be adding a festive atmosphere to the event which will be held in the library’s program rooms.   Door prizes, literature, and light refreshments will be offered.  Further information can be found at the library’s website and online calendar at www.sclsnj.org.  Registration is encouraged but not required.  This library sponsored event enthusiastically celebrates Hillsborough as a great place to live, work, and do business!

 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.

Ask the Vet with Dr. Kurt Blaicher at Peapack & Gladstone Library

Wednesday, October 16th
7:00pm
Peapack & Gladstone Library
School Street
Peapack, NJ
(908) 234-0598

Peapack & Gladstone Library is excited to announce Ask the Vet, a program presented by Dr. Kurt Blaicher, DVM, to be held Wednesday October 16th at 7:00 pm at the library. Dr. Blaicher invites attendees to bring all their animal and pet related questions to the session, no matter the nature.

Dr.  Blaicher graduated from the University of Pennsylvania in 1977 with a degree in Biology before graduating first in his class at the University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine in 1982. Dr. Blaicher now has over three decades of experience as a veterinarian in New Jersey and with his wife, Susan, owns and operates Blaicher Veterinary Health Care in Bedminster, NJ.

Patrons interested in signing up for programs or with further questions may contact Peapack & Gladstone Library at (908) 234-0598, Adult Services Librarian Diane Hahn at dhahn@sclibnj.org, or visit the Somerset County Library System website at http://somerset.lib.nj.us/.  The library is located at the Peapack & Gladstone Municipal Complex at 1 School Street in Peapack.

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