April Showers: Meet the Artists Reception

A collection of works by members of the ARTsee Group on display at the Bound Brook Library during the month of April.

Meet the Artists Reception
Wednesday, April 3 - 7:00 p.m.to 8:30 p.m.

Mix and mingle with the artists.  Additional works of art will be on display for the reception.Refreshments will be served.

Susan Berry, Maria Alejandra (Alex) Bigatti, Patrick Healy, Lindsay Hopkins-Weld,Hilary Klimek, Elizabeth Victoria (Vicky) Knowles, Kristina Lloyd, Beth Murphy,Caren Frost Olmsted, Anjali Shalit, Mark Thompson, Anna Vranckx

ARTsee is an Artists' networking group for Basking Ridge and Bernardsville artists. They meet monthly for support, networking and camaraderie, as well as the creation of the annual ARTsee Open Studio Tour. The group is made up of painters, photographers, ceramicists, weavers, educators, and more. If you are interested in seeing their work, visit them at  www.ARTseeTour.com.

This event 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=320266&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 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

Beginning Knitting & Crocheting
Every Wednesday, 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm
April 3, 10, 17, 24

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 8 & 22

Join this informal gathering.  Meet! Learn! Share!

Bound Brook Library
402 E. High St.
Bound Brook, NJ 08805
(732) 356-00463

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

Somerset County Spell-Off at SCLS

The Somerset County Library System (SCLS) hosted the annual Somerset County Spell-Off for children in grades 4 – 8, Friday, March 15 at the Bridgewater Library.

“This is an exciting opportunity to showcase the academic strengths of Somerset County middle grade students,” noted Rebecca Crawford Youth Services Department Head.

A total of 18 students from six schools sent students to the Spell-Off including:
• Branchburg Central Middle School
• Far Hills County Day School
• Montgomery Lower Middle School
• Montgomery Upper Middle School
• School of St. Elizabeth (Bernardsville)
• Stony Brook Elementary School (Branchburg)

Seventh grader speller Srividhi Ramakrishna, Montgomery Upper Middle School finished first after going 14 rounds head-to-head with Meghan Moran, Branchburg Central Middle who finished second.  All the students were excited, well-behaved and good sports. They were awarded certificates and the winner received a dictionary to encourage her love of words.

Students finished in the following order. If they were eliminated in the same round, they are tied for that place:

Place/Name	School	Grade
10. Angelos Psathas	Stony Brook School, Branchburg	Grade 4
10. Tripp Robinson	Far Hills Country Day	Grade 4
9. Christian Agathis	Far Hills Country Day	Grade 4
9. Gabe Palmieri	Branchburg Central Middle School	Grade 8
8. Sophie Belkin	Stony Brook School, Branchburg	Grade 5
8. Sarah Martinez	School of St. Elizabeth, Bernardsville	Grade 5
8. Pranav Saboo	Montgomery Lower Middle School	Grade 6
8. Rajan Tripathi	Montgomery Lower Middle School	Grade 5
7. Caroline Evans	Branchburg Central Middle School	Grade 8
7. Emma McGee	School of St. Elizabeth, Bernardsville	Grade 7
7. Catherine Olson	Far Hills Country Day	Grade 5
6. Rory Ewing	Far Hills Country Day	Grade 5
6. Sterling Shieh	Far Hills Country Day	Grade 6
5. Anil Kamdar	Stony Brook School, Branchburg	Grade 5
4. Jason Seeley	Stony Brook School, Branchburg	Grade 4
3. Emma Corazza	School of St. Elizabeth, Bernardsville	Grade 8
2. Megan Moran	Branchburg Central Middle School	Grade 7
1. Srividhi Ramakrishna	Montgomery Upper Middle School	Grade 7

Suzanne Updegrove, the Gifted and Talented Education (GATE) and Enrichment teacher at Branchburg Central Middle School coordinated the event.  Brian Auger, the director of SCLS, served as the pronouncer.

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.

Pediatric Immunization Information Session

Monday, April 1 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


Have questions regarding your children’s immunizations?

Information Session to Include:

• Latest CDC Recommendations on Vaccinations for Children
• Common Misconceptions 
• Financial Resources for Immunizations
• Explanation on Types of Vaccines
• Benefits of Being Immunized
• Helpful Handouts AND MORE!

Presented by RVCC Nursing Students.
Cosponsored by the Bound Brook Library and Raritan Valley Community College.

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=317727&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.

Garden State in Bloom

Monday, April 1 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


Photography and lecture presented by Walter Choroszewski showcasing the beautiful public gardens of New Jersey.

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=305321&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.

Learning Happens at the Bridgewater Library

Tracing Your Family History
March 28, 9:30 am

Reference Librarian Ken Kaufman informs us about beginning and sustaining genealogical research. Attendees will learn where to find these resources and how to analyze their results.

Immune System Boosting Foods
March 28, 11:00 am

Mona Laru teaches us how to stay healthy during cold and flu season. Find out which foods are naturally high in antioxidants and more! A live recipe demonstration is included.

These programs are free, registration is required.

Patrons with further questions can call the Bridgewater Library at (908) 526-4016 or visit the website at http://www.sclsnj.org. The library is located at 1 Vogt Drive, Bridgewater, NJ.

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.

Basic Drawing with Watercolor Pencils

Saturday, March 23 at 2:00 p.m.

Join artist Doris Schwint for this hands-on class as she leads you through the steps of learning to draw with watercolor pencils. All materials are provided.

This program is free and open to the public.  Advance registration is required.  Space is limited to 20 participants. Call (732) 356-0043 to sign up or click on http://www.libraryinsight.net/eventdetails.asp?jx=jbp&lmx=304393&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 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.