The Roman philosopher Marcus Tullius Cicero said, “If you have a garden and a library, you have everything you need.”
By visiting Peapack & Gladstone Library located at the Municipal Complex on School Street, SCLS patrons will be able to “check out” Cicero’s definition of everything. In addition to the library’s normal compilation of movies, books, and music, free seed packets are now available as part of the System’s inaugural Heirloom Seed Saver Exchange Program.
The goal of SCLS’s Heirloom Seed Saver Exchange Program initiative is to promote community food grown in Somerset County and to help pass on gardening heritage. Following the completion of the growing season, patrons are encouraged to return the seeds to the library for redistribution and replanting the following spring.
Books and articles on managing and maintaining fruit, vegetable, and flower gardens are available at all 10 branch locations. For additional information about this program, please call (908) 234-0598.
Tuesday, July 15, 2014
Wednesday, July 2, 2014
Somerset County Library System Receives National Recognition for Cutting-edge Technology in Library Services
The Somerset County Library System (SCLS) was recognized at the 2014 American Library Association (ALA) Annual Conference in Las Vegas for its use of ‘Cutting-edge Technology in Library Services’. The award was presented by the ALA Office for Information Technology Policy and the Library & Information Technology Association.
Richard Loomis, Digital Services Manager, attended the session to receive both the award and to speak further on SCLS’s ‘Cut-rate Digital Sign Boards’. These digital sign boards can be seen around the 10 branch system - being used to promote library events and general information about the library.
Thursday, May 15, 2014
Prescription to Addiction: Kids are Dying
Thursday, June 5 at 6:30 PM
Hillsborough Public Library
Program Room B
379 South Branch Rd.
Hillsborough, NJ 08844
Prescription drug abuse and heroin are the two most prevalent substances that are currently threatening the lives and well-being of our children and our community.
Join us for this important documentary, where our mission is to carry prevention and intervention messages to the student, parents, and community members about the dangers of drugs and underage drinking.
Michael DeLeon, President of Steered Straight, Inc. will present his film documentary 'Kids are Dying'. This film will give you the tools necessary to fight this epidemic. Q&A to follow.
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.
Hillsborough Public Library
Program Room B
379 South Branch Rd.
Hillsborough, NJ 08844
Prescription drug abuse and heroin are the two most prevalent substances that are currently threatening the lives and well-being of our children and our community.
Join us for this important documentary, where our mission is to carry prevention and intervention messages to the student, parents, and community members about the dangers of drugs and underage drinking.
Michael DeLeon, President of Steered Straight, Inc. will present his film documentary 'Kids are Dying'. This film will give you the tools necessary to fight this epidemic. Q&A to follow.
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.
The Bound Brook Library presents... Coping with Stress and Anxiety
Wednesday, May 21 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
Stress and anxiety are quickly becoming part of our daily lives, and it’s getting harder to cope or deal with these feelings which can be overwhelming sometimes. In this workshop, we’ll talk about identifying stressful triggers, why it is important to manage stress and anxiety in a healthy manner, and how you can work on becoming healthier in the process. We’ll also discuss when it might be time to get help for your stress and/or anxiety.
Presented by Jacqueline Bienenstock, BSN, RN, BC, Director of the Acute Care Unit at Carrier Clinic.
This program is free and open to the public. Call (732) 356-0043 to sign up or click on http://www.libraryinsight.net/eventdetails.asp?jx=jbp&lmx=394454&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.
Tuesday, May 13, 2014
Children's Book Festival @ The Hillsborough Public Library
Saturday, May 17 from 10 am to 3 pm
Hillsborough Public Library
Program Room A & B
379 South Branch Rd.
Hillsborough, NJ 08844
Come one, come all! The Hillsborough Public Library Advisory Board is sponsoring the first ever Children's Book Festival at the Hillsborough Public Library!
Over 20 authors and illustrators of picture books, middle grade, and young adult books will be available from 10 am to 3 pm. Meet your favorite authors, buy a brand new book and have it personally autographed! Attend presentations every 20 minutes. Bring your library card (or sign up for a new one!) and receive a discount on books purchased! Any town's card will be accepted, so invite your friends and family! Among the authors scheduled to appear are: Paul Czajak, Melissa Iwai, Timothy Young, Yvonne Ventresca, Lyn Sirota, Charlotte Bennardo, and Carol Gordon Ekster. The presentation schedule will be available as patrons enter the festival.
No registration is required, but please sign up to receive an email reminder! Registration will also help us estimate supplies. Please sign up all attendees!
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.
Hillsborough Public Library
Program Room A & B
379 South Branch Rd.
Hillsborough, NJ 08844
Come one, come all! The Hillsborough Public Library Advisory Board is sponsoring the first ever Children's Book Festival at the Hillsborough Public Library!
Over 20 authors and illustrators of picture books, middle grade, and young adult books will be available from 10 am to 3 pm. Meet your favorite authors, buy a brand new book and have it personally autographed! Attend presentations every 20 minutes. Bring your library card (or sign up for a new one!) and receive a discount on books purchased! Any town's card will be accepted, so invite your friends and family! Among the authors scheduled to appear are: Paul Czajak, Melissa Iwai, Timothy Young, Yvonne Ventresca, Lyn Sirota, Charlotte Bennardo, and Carol Gordon Ekster. The presentation schedule will be available as patrons enter the festival.
No registration is required, but please sign up to receive an email reminder! Registration will also help us estimate supplies. Please sign up all attendees!
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.
Friday, May 9, 2014
Masters of the Louvre
Thursday, May 15 7PM
Hillsborough Public Library
Program Room B
379 South Branch Rd.
Hillsborough, NJ 08844
Artist and photographer, Walter Choroszewski, shares his passion for the arts and history with a tour of the Louvre Museum in Paris. Walter showcases 25 artists with interesting biographical back-stories and interpretations of their iconic artworks. The paintings span 500 years from the Renaissance to the Realists and reflect European history from the artist's eyes.
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.
Hillsborough Public Library
Program Room B
379 South Branch Rd.
Hillsborough, NJ 08844
Artist and photographer, Walter Choroszewski, shares his passion for the arts and history with a tour of the Louvre Museum in Paris. Walter showcases 25 artists with interesting biographical back-stories and interpretations of their iconic artworks. The paintings span 500 years from the Renaissance to the Realists and reflect European history from the artist's eyes.
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.
Donate to ‘BOBO Fridays’ Food Drive – May 16
Freeholder Patricia Walsh has announced that the next “Buy One, Bring One” (BOBO) collection of food for Somerset County families and individuals in need will be held Friday, May 16.
Canned or boxed food items are accepted. For ideas about healthy foods to donate, go to http://bit.ly/FoodPantryDonations. The program has collected more than 15 tons of donations since it was created by Freeholder Walsh in July 2010.
Look for the blue BOBO Fridays bins at these county locations: Somerset County Administration Building, 20 Grove St., Somerville; Park Commission Headquarters, 355 Milltown Road, Bridgewater; Lord Stirling Stable, 256 S. Maple Ave., Basking Ridge; and Environmental Education Center, 190 Lord Stirling Road, Basking Ridge.
Local libraries hosting the bins include the Bound Brook Memorial Library, Bridgewater Library, Manville Library, Mary Jacobs Memorial Library (Rocky Hill), North Plainfield Library, Peapack-Gladstone Library, Somerville Public Library, Warren Township Library and Watchung Library.
Towns that have BOBO Fridays bins in their municipal buildings are Bedminster, Bound Brook, Franklin, Green Brook, North Plainfield and Raritan.
Even if you miss one of the monthly collection dates, the blue BOBO bins are available every day, so donations may be dropped off at any time during regular business hours at all locations.
Canned or boxed food items are accepted. For ideas about healthy foods to donate, go to http://bit.ly/FoodPantryDonations. The program has collected more than 15 tons of donations since it was created by Freeholder Walsh in July 2010.
Look for the blue BOBO Fridays bins at these county locations: Somerset County Administration Building, 20 Grove St., Somerville; Park Commission Headquarters, 355 Milltown Road, Bridgewater; Lord Stirling Stable, 256 S. Maple Ave., Basking Ridge; and Environmental Education Center, 190 Lord Stirling Road, Basking Ridge.
Local libraries hosting the bins include the Bound Brook Memorial Library, Bridgewater Library, Manville Library, Mary Jacobs Memorial Library (Rocky Hill), North Plainfield Library, Peapack-Gladstone Library, Somerville Public Library, Warren Township Library and Watchung Library.
Towns that have BOBO Fridays bins in their municipal buildings are Bedminster, Bound Brook, Franklin, Green Brook, North Plainfield and Raritan.
Even if you miss one of the monthly collection dates, the blue BOBO 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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