Photo Tips for Better Pics

Thursday, January 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


Well-known New Jersey photographer and author, Walter Choroszewski brings his expertise and humor for an informal & fun 'Back-to-Basics' photo class. Don't put your camera on 'auto.'  Learn how to use the following features on your camera:

• Lenses
• Depth of Field
• Angle of Coverage
• ISO
• f-stops
• Aperature
• Shutter Speeds
• Lighting
• Composition 

 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=296035&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.

The Bridgewater Library Presents: A Night for Newtown

The Bridgewater Library Open Mic Night presents... 

"A Night for Newtown"
A Concert Benefiting the Families of Newtown, CT
Thursday, January 17th, 2013
6:30-8:30pm
1 Vogt Drive
Bridgewater, NJ
www.sclsnj.org
(908) 526-4016

The events of December 14th, 2012 at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, CT sent a shock wave across the nation as we learned of a senseless tragedy that took the lives of 26 innocent victims, most of whom were children.  Our hearts and our thoughts have been with the families who continue to mourn, as many of us ask what we can do to help. On Thursday, January 17th, a very special presentation, sponsored by the Bridgewater Library’s Open Mic Night program, will aim to do just that as local performers will lend their voices to benefit those families with an evening of music.

Scheduled to perform are: Aniket Sanyal, Bob Fenster, TS Sundar, Sharleen Leahey, Larry Gaffney, Tony Parisi, Thomas Dolina III, Kyle Pucciarello and more.  We are very pleased to announce that two more artists have joined the bill: up-and-coming local rock band Your Gentlemen, and acclaimed folk artist Spook Handy.

Light refreshments are being provided by Starbucks and Generoso's Pizza.   There will be several ways to make a contribution to help benefit the victims’ families, with all proceeds from the concert benefiting the Newtown Memorial Fund, the Newtown Youth and Family Services, and the Sandy Hook School Support Fund sponsored by the United Way.  

For more information on how you can help or how to participate, please contact Kyle Pucciarello at (908) 526-4016 ext. 197 or kpucciar@sclibnj.org.

Patrons with further questions can call the Bridewater Library 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, Manville, at the Mary Jacobs Library in Rocky Hill, North Plainfield, Peapack & Gladstone, Somerville, Warren Township and Watchung.

Knitting and Crochet Groups at the Bound Brook Library -January Meetings

The Bound Brook Library offers 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.
January 9, 16, 23, 30

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 
Monday, January 14 & 28

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

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.

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

RVCC Information Session

Thursday, January 10, 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

A representative from Raritan Valley Community College will be at the library to distribute information and answer your questions about the college.

This program is free and open to the public.  Registration is requested.  Call (732) 356-0043 or click here to register online.

Patrons with further questions can call the Bound Brook Library at (732) 356-0043 or enter the website athttp://www.somerset.lib.nj.us/boundbrook.htm.  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.

Bound Brook Library

402 E. High St.

Bound Brook, NJ 08805

(732) 356-0043

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

Hillsborough Library Presents: Titanic - The Story of a Great Ship

Actual Artifacts and Guest Speakers!
Saturday, January 12 at 1:30 p.m.

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

Join us for a fascinating presentation about the story of the Titanic featuring two speakers: Charles Haas, president of the Titanic International Society, and Robert Martorana, a Hillsborough resident who has appeared on the television program "History Detectives".

Actual artifacts from the ship will be shown!

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.

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 Mary Jacobs Library presents Art in the Area: Christine Giviskos, Associate Curator of European Art, Zimmerli Museum

When: Tuesday, January 8 at 7:00 pm

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

Le Mur at the Cabaret des Quat’z’Arts
 Between 1894 and 1905, a group of artists and poets who frequented the Cabaret des Quat’z’Arts in the Montmartre district of Paris produced Le Mur (The Wall), a changing display of drawings, poems, and newspaper clippings that were mounted on a wall of the cabaret. The Zimmerli’s collection features 1,500 sheets from this unique journal, in which contributors satirically commented on current events, literature, and art. Organized to complement the special exhibition Art=Text=Art, this installation of approximately 50 sheets from Le Mur evokes the experience of this journal, which crossed the boundaries between the verbal and the visual.

Join Christine Giviskos, Associate Curator of European Art for a discussion of this wonderful show.

Registration is required for this program. 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=288866

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.

The Bridgewater Library features "Beyond the Beach"

Looking for something to do in the New Year?

Join us at the Bridgewater Library, 1 Vogt Drive, on Wednesday, January 2nd at 7:00 pm for "Beyond the Beach: The Wit and Wisdom of Nevil Shute".

Popular presenter Bill Levy will offer patrons the opportunity to learn more about British novelist Nevil Shute.  Nevil is remembered primarily for his novel "On the Beach" but he wrote over twenty other fascinating novels that are still extremely relevant today.

Please sign up to attend this free event. Patrons with further questions or to sign up 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.