NJWorks Job Seeker Destination at the Bridgewater Library

New Jersey State Library designates 56 libraries as NJWorks Job Seeker Destinations.  Librarians are trained to assist patrons in job seeking, resume writing, interviewing, computer skills, etc.  More...

RVCC graduate Casey Randazzo collects books for libraries in New Orleans

Along with 4-H leader Mark Brubaker, Casey collected thousands of books to aid New Orleans schools in rebuilding their libraries.  The Friends of the Bridgewater Library donated 200 cartons of books from their recent book drive.  More…

Shakespeare on the Lawn at the Somerville Library

On July 5 from 7:00 - 8:15pm, The Shakespeare Theater of New Jersey will be performing Love's Labor Lost on the Borough Hall Lawn.  Click here to register. To learn more about the Shakespeare Theater of NJ, view their website at http://www.shakespearenj.org/.

Summer Fun at the Watchung Library!

Watchung Library has over 60 programs, reading clubs and a variety of activities for every age.  There will be raffle tickets, numerous prizes, gift cards, a trophy and even a Wii!  Click here for full details.

County Library System seeking input from Somerville patrons

On June 22 at 7pm, Somerville Library Director Melissa Banks, Executive Director Brian Auger and Commissioner Evelyn Silverstein will hear patrons share their feelings about advantages and disadvantages that have come about since joining the Somerset County Library System.  More…

Warren Township Library has a temporary change in hours

During the week of June 12 – 18, 2011, Warren Township Library will have a temporary change of hours.  The library will close at 5 pm on Wednesday, June 15 and Thursday, June 16.  Normally, the library is open until 9 pm both nights.  However, the Warren Lion’s Club annual carnival will be held in the fields adjacent to the library.  Due to the anticipated crowds at the carnival, township officials requested that the library close early on those nights. Regular hours will resume on Monday, June 20, when the library will remain open until 9 pm.

Changes in the Hold Policy at SCLS

Starting June 15, 2011, patrons used to putting a “hold” on library materials through the Somerset County Library System’s (SCLS) on-line catalog will see some changes made to the reservation system .  The library will now only hold reserved and inter-library loan items for four days as opposed to six days, which was previously the policy. more.....