Tuesday, April 1, 2014
The Bound Brook Library presents... Free Antique Appraisal
Saturday, April 5 at 10:00 a.m.
Bound Brook Library
402 E. High St.
Bound Brook, NJ 08805
(732) 356-0043
Directions: http://www.somerset.lib.nj.us/boundbrook.htm
Alan Snyder, a certified antiques and estate appraiser, of A.G. Snyder & Associates will be at the library to appraise your antiques. Bring your treasures and find out what they are worth.
Initial limit of three items per person If time allows additional items may be appraised. Numbers will be given to attendees and appraisals will be given in order of arrival.
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=379529&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.
Knitting & Crochet Groups at the Bound Brook Library - April Meetings
Bound Brook Library
402 E. High St.
Bound Brook, NJ 08805
(732) 356-00463
Directions: http://www.somerset.lib.nj.us/boundbrook.htm
Beginning Knitting & Crocheting
Every Wednesday, 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm
April 2, 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 or review the basics.
Library Loopers
Meets 2nd & 4th Monday at 7:00 pm
April 14 & 28
Join this informal gathering. Meet! Learn! Share!
These programs are free and open to the public. Call (732) 356-0043 for more information.
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.
402 E. High St.
Bound Brook, NJ 08805
(732) 356-00463
Directions: http://www.somerset.lib.nj.us/boundbrook.htm
Beginning Knitting & Crocheting
Every Wednesday, 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm
April 2, 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 or review the basics.
Library Loopers
Meets 2nd & 4th Monday at 7:00 pm
April 14 & 28
Join this informal gathering. Meet! Learn! Share!
These programs are free and open to the public. Call (732) 356-0043 for more information.
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.
Homelessness Trust Fund Provides Rental Assistance & More
Thursday, April 10 6-8 pm
Somerville Library
35 West End Avenue
Somerville, NJ
(908) 725-1336
Somerset County’s Homelessness Trust Fund has leveraged more than $350,000 in accrued fees to provide rental assistance and other services aimed at helping clients maintain permanent housing within Somerset County.
“The results speak for themselves,” said Freeholder Patricia Walsh, program liaison. “Of the 19 people who have completed the program to date, all are still housed and are paying their rent with earned income. There have been several success stories: one client has purchased a home, another will pursue a doctorate at Rutgers this fall, and three clients got higher-paying jobs – two of them making enough money so that they are no longer eligible for the program.
“This program was developed to help prevent homelessness among people who are working but who may have experienced a setback, or couples where one partner has lost a job,” she said. “In the current economy, this situation has occurred in all too many households.”
A special information session on the Homelessness Trust Fund program will be held , from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the Somerville Library. For details visit http://bit.ly/HTFInfo2014 or call 908-541-5756.
The Homelessness Trust Fund was created by the Board of Freeholders in 2010 through a resolution authorizing the County Clerk to collect a $3 surcharge for all documents recorded. The Board also appoints a committee of 14 people – including two Freeholders, county staff and community members – to approve a plan setting priorities for the use of the funding and to make changes to the program as needed.
To date the fund has accrued $511,511, of which $289,000 has been allocated for rental assistance, case management and financial education; $18,000 for planning and administration through the county Community Development Office; and $50,000 for special-needs housing. Clients are referred by the Somerset County Board of Social Services, the Central Jersey Housing Resource Center (CJHRC) and other community agencies.
Clients receive an average subsidy of $250 per month and are required to meet monthly with a case manager, apply to a savings-match program and attend a “Money in Motion” class at the CJHRC. Currently there are 17 households enrolled, with a total of 40 people.
Future plans for the Homelessness Trust Fund program include an enhanced referral system with the Board of Social Services and the recruitment of client mentors.
In order to qualify, applicants must be employed, have a formal lease at a rate lower than the fair-market rent for the unit size and be within the following income limits: $51,500 for one person, $58,800 for two people, $66,200 for three, $73,500 for four, $79,400 for five or $85,300 for six.
For more information or to apply, contact the Somerset County Community Development Office at 908-541-5756.
Questions? Call SCLS at (908) 725-1336 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.
Somerville Library
35 West End Avenue
Somerville, NJ
(908) 725-1336
Somerset County’s Homelessness Trust Fund has leveraged more than $350,000 in accrued fees to provide rental assistance and other services aimed at helping clients maintain permanent housing within Somerset County.
“The results speak for themselves,” said Freeholder Patricia Walsh, program liaison. “Of the 19 people who have completed the program to date, all are still housed and are paying their rent with earned income. There have been several success stories: one client has purchased a home, another will pursue a doctorate at Rutgers this fall, and three clients got higher-paying jobs – two of them making enough money so that they are no longer eligible for the program.
“This program was developed to help prevent homelessness among people who are working but who may have experienced a setback, or couples where one partner has lost a job,” she said. “In the current economy, this situation has occurred in all too many households.”
A special information session on the Homelessness Trust Fund program will be held , from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the Somerville Library. For details visit http://bit.ly/HTFInfo2014 or call 908-541-5756.
The Homelessness Trust Fund was created by the Board of Freeholders in 2010 through a resolution authorizing the County Clerk to collect a $3 surcharge for all documents recorded. The Board also appoints a committee of 14 people – including two Freeholders, county staff and community members – to approve a plan setting priorities for the use of the funding and to make changes to the program as needed.
To date the fund has accrued $511,511, of which $289,000 has been allocated for rental assistance, case management and financial education; $18,000 for planning and administration through the county Community Development Office; and $50,000 for special-needs housing. Clients are referred by the Somerset County Board of Social Services, the Central Jersey Housing Resource Center (CJHRC) and other community agencies.
Clients receive an average subsidy of $250 per month and are required to meet monthly with a case manager, apply to a savings-match program and attend a “Money in Motion” class at the CJHRC. Currently there are 17 households enrolled, with a total of 40 people.
Future plans for the Homelessness Trust Fund program include an enhanced referral system with the Board of Social Services and the recruitment of client mentors.
In order to qualify, applicants must be employed, have a formal lease at a rate lower than the fair-market rent for the unit size and be within the following income limits: $51,500 for one person, $58,800 for two people, $66,200 for three, $73,500 for four, $79,400 for five or $85,300 for six.
For more information or to apply, contact the Somerset County Community Development Office at 908-541-5756.
Questions? Call SCLS at (908) 725-1336 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 Bound Brook Library presents... How to Probate a Will: The Basics of Estate Planning and Estate Administration
Tuesday, April 8 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
Presented by Frank G. Bruno, Surrogate of Somerset County
Topics such as the following will be discussed:
- Wills
- Testamentary Trusts
- Living Will and Health Care Directive
- What to Bring to the Surrogate’s Court
- What is probating a will?
- How does the process work?
- Estate Tax – NJ & Federal
- NJ Inheritance Tax
- Refunding Bounds
- If Someone Dies without a Will
- Guardianships
- Contacting the Surrogate’s Court
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=390318&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.
Bound Brook Library
402 E. High St.
Bound Brook, NJ 08805
(732) 356-0043
Directions: http://www.somerset.lib.nj.us/boundbrook.htm
Presented by Frank G. Bruno, Surrogate of Somerset County
Topics such as the following will be discussed:
- Wills
- Testamentary Trusts
- Living Will and Health Care Directive
- What to Bring to the Surrogate’s Court
- What is probating a will?
- How does the process work?
- Estate Tax – NJ & Federal
- NJ Inheritance Tax
- Refunding Bounds
- If Someone Dies without a Will
- Guardianships
- Contacting the Surrogate’s Court
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=390318&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.
Thursday, March 27, 2014
The Bound Brook Library presents...Creating Your Successful Job Search
Thursday, March 27 at 6:45 pm
Bound Brook Library
402 E. High St.
Bound Brook, NJ 08805
(732) 356-0043
Directions: http://www.somerset.lib.nj.us/boundbrook.htm
Navigating the job search alone can be tough. Come listen to recently hires professionals discuss how they landed the job and get your questions answered.
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=390567&v=3.
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
Navigating the job search alone can be tough. Come listen to recently hires professionals discuss how they landed the job and get your questions answered.
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=390567&v=3.
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.
Wednesday, March 26, 2014
Help Pets Today
Help Pets Today By Becoming a Foster Parent for the Somerset Regional Animal Shelter
Hillsborough Public Library
Program Room B
379 South Branch Rd.
Hillsborough, NJ 08844
Thursday April 3, at 7PM
By fostering animals for a short but necessary period of time, there will be more room available at the shelter allowing our facility to help other animals in need.
We will provide training and information regarding what to expect when fostering an animal for the shelter. We will focus on understanding basic care including: feeding bottle babies, caring for nursing mothers, and administering medication. Expected time commitment and space requirement will be discussed. All that's needed is a little bit of training, love and patience and you can have a fulfilling experience helping homeless animals. SRAS will provide food, supplies and medical care, although donations of these items are always appreciated.
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
Thursday April 3, at 7PM
By fostering animals for a short but necessary period of time, there will be more room available at the shelter allowing our facility to help other animals in need.
We will provide training and information regarding what to expect when fostering an animal for the shelter. We will focus on understanding basic care including: feeding bottle babies, caring for nursing mothers, and administering medication. Expected time commitment and space requirement will be discussed. All that's needed is a little bit of training, love and patience and you can have a fulfilling experience helping homeless animals. SRAS will provide food, supplies and medical care, although donations of these items are always appreciated.
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.
Tuesday, March 25, 2014
New Jersey History Comes Alive! The Story of Corruption in New Jersey: How Bad are We?
Saturday, March 29 at 2PM
Hillsborough Public Library
Program Room B
379 South Branch Rd.
Hillsborough, NJ 08844
Dr. Marc Mappen has been praised by the New York Times as 'the eminent historian of New Jersey' and by the Star Ledger as an engaging speaker. In his talk, Rutgers historian Mappen will use zest and humor to explore three centuries of political corruption in the Garden State.
Dr. Mappen has seven books to his credit, including the award winning 'Encyclopedia of New Jersey', which he co-edited, and 'Jerseyana: The Underside of New Jersey History'. His most recent book is 'Prohibition Gangsters: the Rise and Fall of a Bad Generation', which is a feature selection of the History Book Club and Book of the Month Club. He has written many articles in publications including the New York Times, the Los Angeles Times, Rutgers Magazine, New Jersey Heritage and the current New Jersey Business.
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
Dr. Marc Mappen has been praised by the New York Times as 'the eminent historian of New Jersey' and by the Star Ledger as an engaging speaker. In his talk, Rutgers historian Mappen will use zest and humor to explore three centuries of political corruption in the Garden State.
Dr. Mappen has seven books to his credit, including the award winning 'Encyclopedia of New Jersey', which he co-edited, and 'Jerseyana: The Underside of New Jersey History'. His most recent book is 'Prohibition Gangsters: the Rise and Fall of a Bad Generation', which is a feature selection of the History Book Club and Book of the Month Club. He has written many articles in publications including the New York Times, the Los Angeles Times, Rutgers Magazine, New Jersey Heritage and the current New Jersey Business.
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.
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