SCLS Presidents’ Day Schedule

The Bridgewater Library is the only branch of the Somerset County Library System (SCLS) that will be open on Presidents’ Day, Monday, February 18.  The library, located at 1 Vogt Drive in Bridgewater, NJ, will be open from 9 am – 5 pm.  All ten branches of SCLS will resume normal operating on Tuesday, February 19.

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.

The Bridgewater Library presents: Tim Keyes Consort

Join us at the Bridgewater Library, 1 Vogt Drive, on Friday, March 8th at 7:30 pm for fabulous free concert featuring the Tim Keyes Consort.

The Tim Keyes Consort presents a musical celebration of St. Patrick - “Saint Patrick’s Breastplate”.  An inspiring musical setting of the stirring prayer attributed to St. Patrick.  This beautiful work is scored for orchestra, choir and soloists and breathes life into this ancient Celtic prayer.  This concert is FREE.  Registration is not required.

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.

‘BOBO Friday’ Food Collection – Feb. 15

Somerset County’s next “Buy One, Bring One” food drive is Friday, Feb. 15.

“To date we’ve collected almost 18,000 pounds of food,” said Somerset County Freeholder Patricia Walsh, who launched the BOBO Fridays program in 2010. “There has been a tremendous outpouring of support from our residents and from county, municipal and library employees.”

Most-needed items include shelf-stable milk, canned meat and fruit, peanut butter and jelly, low-salt soups, cereal, rice and beans. Canned or boxed food items are accepted. For ideas about healthy foods to donate, go to http://bit.ly/FoodPantryDonations

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 Bernardsville Library, Bound Brook Memorial Library, Bridgewater Library, Manville Library, Mary Jacobs Memorial Library (Rocky Hill), North Plainfield Library, Peapack-Gladstone Library, Somerville Public Library and Warren Township Library.

Towns that have BOBO Fridays bins in their municipal buildings are Bedminster, Bound Brook, Franklin, Green Brook, North Plainfield, Raritan and Watchung.

Although the targeted collection schedule is the third Friday of every month, the bins are available every day, so donations may be dropped off at any time during regular business hours at all locations.

2013 Somerset County Board of Chosen Freeholders
Peter S. Palmer, Freeholder Director, Patrick Scaglione, Freeholder Deputy Director
Robert Zaborowski, Freeholder, Patricia L. Walsh, Freeholder, Mark Caliguire, Freeholder

The Bridgewater Library invites you to "Steal Away"

Join us at the Bridgewater Library, 1 Vogt Drive, on Saturday, February 16th at 1:00 pm for "Steal Away".

This play, written and performed by Penny Musco, tells the story of Priscilla, a white woman who in 1880 leaves New Jersey to homestead in Kansas with her family. Priscilla's journey crosses paths with a family of former slaves who have fled Mississippi and friendship ensues.

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.

Knitting & Crocheting Groups at the Bound Brook Library - February Meetings

Beginning Knitting & Crocheting
Every Wednesday, 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm
February 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
February 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.

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 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

Monday, February 4 at 7:00 pm

Just in time for Valentine’s Day! If you love chocolate (and who doesn’t!) join us for this fun and tasty presentation.  Carol Freedman, an award winning chocolatier, will discuss the history of chocolate and talk about where it comes from, where it grows, and how it is processed into what we call 'chocolate.'  Learn the differences between dark, milk, and white chocolate.  Carol will also be making some delicious chocolate nut bark and other delectable delights that attendees will be able to sample.  Some of Carol’s award winning edible chocolate paintings will be on display.  Three lucky attendees will take home a small chocolate door prize.

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=306147&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 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.

For the Love of Ghosts

Thursday, February 7 at 7:00 pm

A very loving and scary presentation by: L'Aura Hladik, President of the NJ Ghosthunters Association and author of 'Ghosthunting New Jersey' & 'Ghosthunting New York City'.

Celebrate Valentine’s Day the Paranormal way.

Learn about the Ghosts of Love and Love Lost.  What are the tell tale signs a deceased loved one is near?  Join us and find the answers to these and many other questions.

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=304391&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 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.