NJWorks@YourLibrary Open House

Hillsborough Library, March 1, 4:30 – 6:30 pm

Visit the Hillsborough Library on Thursday, March 1 from 4:30 - 6:30 pm to find out how the library can help job seekers land a new job.  The NJWorks@YourLibrary Open House will also include community partners from local government, civic and non-profit groups.  These local organizations, among them the Somerset County Board of Social Services and the Somerville/Flemington One Stop, plus the Somerset County Library System (SCLS) are all geared towards helping job seekers in all facets of their lives as they move through the unemployment period.

SCLS is already a community asset for information needs for local residents.  Its services and programs that are geared towards job seekers are perhaps not as widely known.  Classes on basic computer use, business related databases, plus one on one help with resumes are among the services SCLS provides to local residents.

Community partners are equally positioned to help job seekers during unemployment.  The Open House is an opportunity to find out more about these organizations plus the services of SCLS.  Organizations scheduled to participate include: Jewish Family Services, Raritan Valley Community College, Somerset County Board of Social Services, and Somerville/Flemington One Stop.

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

Warren Twp Library presents the 4th annual Winter Festival for Children of all ages

Warren Twp Library presents the 4th annual Winter Festival for Children of all ages.

WHERE: Warren Twp Library,
                 42 Mountain Boulevard
                 Warren, NJ 07059
                 Phone : 908-754-5554 ext 23

WHEN: Saturday, February 11 
              from 11 am to 3 pm
              Snow Date: Saturday, February 18

Combat the winter blahs at the Warren Twp Library on Saturday, February 11.  Join us for the Youth Services Department's fourth annual Winter Festival.  Stop in between 11 am and 3 pm to enjoy crafts, face painting, board and Wii games and light snacks (courtesy of the Friends of the Warren Twp Library).  The snow date is Saturday, February 18.  No registration is required.  We hope to see you for this enjoyable family event (all ages are welcome).  Should you have any questions, please contact the Youth Services Department at 908-754-5554 ext 23.

In case of inclement weather call the library or follow us on Twitter@warrenlibrarynj to find out if the Festival has been rescheduled.

The Warren Twp Library is a branch of the Somerset County Library System.

Next ‘Buy One, Bring One’ Food Collection is Feb. 17

The next “Buy One, Bring One” (BOBO) collection of food and personal-care items for needy families in Somerset County will be held Friday, Feb. 17.

“The public and our county employees have been incredibly generous in supporting this monthly effort to help those in need,” said Freeholder Director Patricia Walsh.  “We’ve collected over 4 tons of donated items since we started this program in July of 2010.”

Look for the blue “BOBO Friday” 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.
           
The bins are available every day, not just on the third Friday, so donations may be dropped off at any time during regular business hours at all locations.  The program has collected more than 8,900 pounds of donations to date.

The Bound Brook Library presents . . . Justin Derman Jazz Trio

Wednesday, February 15 at 7:00 p.m.

Join us for an evening of light jazz 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.

Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

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=241183&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

Bridgewater Library Book Sale

The Bridgewater Library will have a book sale starting February 15th (pre-sale admission fee) through February 19th. Please see our flyer or online calendar for more information. The Friends of the Bridgewater Library use the money raised from the book sale for concerts, programs, materials and projects.

 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.

The Bound Brook Library presents... two opportunities for knitters and crocheters of all skill levels

New members are always welcome.

Adults Beginning Knitting and Crocheting
Meets Wednesdays from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
February 1, 8, 15, 22, 29

Knitting and crocheting are not just for doilies and scarves anymore! Karen our resident knitter and crocheter will help you learn the basics on Wednesdays from
3-5 pm in the upstairs meeting room.  Bring your practice yarn, and crochet hooks or knitting needles.  For new learners Karen recommends a size I hook or size 10.  Worsted weight yarn, such as Red Heart Super Saver (in a fairly light, solid color is a good practice yarn.  These sessions are free and open to the public. 
No registration is required.

Library Loopers
Meets the 2nd & 4th Mondays at 7:00 p.m.

Meet! Learn! Share! An informal gathering of knitters and crocheters.  All levels welcome.  These sessions are free and open to anyone 15 and older.
No registration is required.

Bound Brook Library
402 E. High St.
Bound Brook, NJ 08805
732.356.0043

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

Bridgewater Library presents "Won't You Be My Valentine?"

Won't You Be My Valentine?
(Ages 4-11)
Thursday, February 9th
4:30-5:30pm
Registration required

Cupid is pointing his arrow, and love is in the air - Valentine's Day is just around the corner!  Join us as we share fun Valentine's Day stories and rhymes then create some original Valentines to send to our family and friends!  Just watch out for Cupid!

Please register by clicking on http://www.libraryinsight.com/eventdetails.asp?jx=njp&lmx=369401.

For more information, please contact the Bridgewater Library at (908) 526-4016 ext. 166.  The Bridgewater Library is located at 1 Vogt Drive, Bridgewater, NJ.