All SCLS Branches Are Closed, Thursday, February 13

Due to poor weather conditions, all ten branches of the Somerset County Library System (SCLS) are closed today, Thursday, February 13, 2014.  

Please call the local branch and visit the library’s website at http://www.sclsnj.org for additional 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.

Donate to 'BOBO Fridays' Food Drive - Feb. 21

The next "Buy One, Bring One" (BOBO) collection of food for Somerset County families and individuals in need will be held Friday, Feb. 21.

"While you're stocking up at home for the next snowstorm, please consider buying an extra item or two for the BOBO Fridays drop-off," said Freeholder Patricia Walsh, who spearheaded the program.  "Employees and visitors to various county, municipal and library locations can drop off non-perishables in any of the blue BOBO Fridays bins."

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 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.

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.

Winter Festival @ Warren Library on Saturday, February 8

This is the winter of our discontent! Kids stuck at home?  Please bring them to the Warren Twp Library on Saturday, February 8 and join us for the Youth Services Department’s sixth annual Winter Festival.  Stop in between 11 am and 3 pm to enjoy crafts, face painting, board and WiiU games, and light snacks. No registration is required.  We hope to see you for this enjoyable family event (all ages welcome).  The annual Winter Festival is generously funded by the Friends of the Warren Township Library. Should you have any questions, please contact the Youth Services Department at 908-754-5554 ext. 23.

The Warren Twp Library, a branch of the Somerset County Library System, is located at 42 Mountain Boulevard, Warren, NJ 07059.  Information about Library services and resources is available at the Library’s website at http://www.sclsnj.org or by calling the Warren Library at 908-754-5554. 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 updates on programs, weather-related closings, etc. follow the Warren Twp Library on Twitter@warrenlibrarynj and like us on Facebook/WarrenLibrary.

The Bound Brook Library presents...Make a Marbleized Valentine's Heart

Bound Brook Library
Saturday, February 8 at 10:00 a.m.
402 E. High St.
Bound Brook, NJ 08805
(732) 356-0043
Directions: http://www.somerset.lib.nj.us/boundbrook.htm

Paper marbleizing is an ancient art used to decorate the fly leaves of books. For this craft, participants will make a heart shaped door decoration to take home with them.

This program is free and open to the public. Advanced registration is required. Space is limited. Call (732)356-0043 to sign up or click on http://tiny.cc/q43cax 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.

All SCLS Branches Have Delayed Opening On Wednesday, February 5 Due to Weather

Due to poor weather conditions, all ten branches of the Somerset County Library System (SCLS) will open late, today, Wednesday, February 5, 2014.  The branches are due to open at 5 pm.  SCLS is scheduled to return to normal hours on Thursday, February 6, 2014.

Please call the local branch and visit the library’s website at http://www.sclsnj.org for additional 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.

Update: Due to Poor Weather Conditions All SCLS Are Closed All Day, Monday, February 3

Due to poor weather conditions, all ten branches of the Somerset County Library System (SCLS) will not open today, Monday, February 3, 2014.  SCLS is scheduled to return to normal hours on Tuesday, February 4, 2014.

Please call the local branch and visit the library’s website at http://www.sclsnj.org for additional 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, WarrenTownship and Watchung.

All SCLS Branches Have Delayed Opening On Monday, February 3 Due to Weather

Due to poor weather conditions, all ten branches of the Somerset County Library System (SCLS) will open late, today, Monday, February 3, 2014.  The branches are due to open at 5 pm.  SCLS is scheduled to return to normal hours on Tuesday, February 4, 2014.

Please call the local branch and visit the library’s website at http://www.sclsnj.org for additional 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.