Somerville Public Library Temporarily Closing for Renovations

The Somerville Public Library, a branch of the Somerset County Library System (SCLS), is undergoing renovation work.  In order to accommodate the construction schedule, the entire facility will be closed starting June 1.  Renovation work is expected to take all summer, with an expected re-opening date to occur in mid-September.  The library is located at 35 West End Avenue in Somerville, NJ.

The work will create a teen area in the loft, where the majority of adult fiction is currently housed.  In addition, an enclosed meeting space will be created in what is now the main reading area of the library.  A refurbished and relocated circulation desk, along with new book cases, new computer wiring upgrades, and lighting enhancements are a part of the planned work.  Bathroom renovations and a new handicapped accessible ramp will complete the construction work.

“We are delighted to be able to refurbish and upgrade the library with the majority of the funds coming from bequests and prior savings,” notes Herbert Hall, president of the Board of Trustees of the Somerville Public Library.  The $700,000 project includes monies that the Board of Trustees of the Somerville Public Library has privately raised.

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.

Emergency Preparedness & Cyber-Safety @ Warren Library

June marks the beginning of hurricane season and it is also National Internet Safety Month.  The Warren Twp. Library will focus on those important topics with a number of timely programs.

On Monday, June 3rd at 7 pm Tony DeMatteo, Emergency Support Specialist, from the Somerset County Office of Emergency Management will present “Emergency Preparedness, Are You Ready?”  Tony will review a 72 hours emergency preparedness plan and will go over the contents of a sample emergency kit.  He will also review available opportunities for the general public including CERT (Community Emergency Response Team), CART (Community Animal Response Team) and other areas of volunteer emergency services training.

Cyber-Safety for Teens - Recommended for grades 6-12.  Thursday, June 6 @ 6 pm. Stay Safe Online! It’s crucial for today’s teens to learn how to protect themselves online. In this multimedia presentation for teens, popular cyber-safety expert Sgt. Thomas Rich takes an in-depth look at social media sites, examines Facebook profiles and privacy settings, and gives real life examples of cyber-bullying and the dangers of on-line chatting. Sgt Rich, a NJ police officer and founder of “Always Connected” has been featured on “Good Morning America” and has spoken to thousands of teens about online safety.

Sgt. Thomas Rich will then address parents and concerned adults in general on Thursday, June 6 from 7 to 8:30 pm.  This talk geared towards adults will examine real life examples of the huge impact that technology is having on children with regards to cyber-bullying and the dangers of on-line chatting. He brings the real world experience of what kids are going through on a daily basis. Using entertaining videos and encouraging audience participation, Sgt. Rich will suggest positive solutions to the hard questions that children face every day and will address how technology can be used in moderation and positively by our youth. To know more about Sgt. Rich read this article http://bit.ly/Zct7Rl .

Pre-registration is required to attend these important programs, as seating is limited. To register for the teen program please call the Youth Services Desk at 908-754-5554 ext 23.  To register for adult programming please call the Adult Reference Desk at 908-754-5554 ext 32. Patrons with further questions may visit the website at http://www.sclsnj.org.  The Warren Twp Library is located at 42 Mountain Boulevard, Warren, NJ 07059.  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.

Dig Into June programs at the Bridgewater Library

Our annual Summer Reading program starts on June 17 and ends on September 4. Children and adults are welcome to sign up and enjoy the benefits! Here are a few program highlights for the Bridgewater Library: 
Family Night Storytime Monday, June 10 @ 7pm Wear your pj's to our new all ages nighttime storytime with Miss Gretchen.
Eisenhower School Choir Wednesday, June 12 @ 7pm Join us for a wonderful, spirited evening filled with musical delight as the Eisenhower Intermediate School's 5th and 6th grade choir present selections from their spring musical, "Seussical."
Aesop's Shop Friday, June 14 @ 3:30pm Aesop's Shop is a musical comedy version of several well-known Aesop's Fables, including the Hare and the Tortoise, The Wolf and the Mother Pig, and more. The fables are funny and fun; they're witty ditties suitable for young children and old coots!
Summer Reading Kick-Off: Days of Knights Monday, June 24 @ 4:30pm A knight in shining armor is coming to the library! Join Sir Kenneth and his squire as they re-enact a classic medieval fairytale! Throughout the interactive story, kids in grades K-5 will learn all about knights. They will also get to see an exciting swordfight, try on real armor, take pictures with the performers, and more!
Dig It: Sterling Mining Museum Saturday, June 29 @ 10:30am Celebrate this year's Summer Reading Theme by joining staff from the Sterling Mining Museum as they present an exciting program on the world of mining, minerals, and their importance in our everyday lives!
Afternoon Movie- Foreign Film: In Darkness Tuesday, June 11 @ 2:00 pm A dramatization of one man’s rescue of Jewish refugees in the Nazi occupied Polish city of Lvov. 
John Ford’s Stock Company Tuesday, June 18 @ 10:00 am Bill Levy speaks about his book Lest We Forget, detailing the accomplishments of director John Ford.
Friday Afternoon Movie: Les Misérables  Friday, June 21@ 7:00 pm Les Misérables tells the story of ex-prisoner Jean Valjean who is hunted for many years by the ruthless policeman Javert after he breaks parole. Registration begins June 7.
Joy of Dancing  Saturday, June 22 @ 2:00 pm Joy2Dance will demonstrate dancing styles they teach at their Hillsborough studio. You don’t need a partner to participate!
Pamela Wyn Shannon Friday, June 28 @ 7:30 pm This Friends concert features Celtic guitar music.  Pamela’s inventive and intricate guitar work has been described as 'a tiny chamber orchestra working in unison at the end of her hands.' No registration required.
Patrons with further questions or to sign up for programs 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 in Bridgewater. 
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.

Healing from the Trauma of Domestic Violence

Thursday, May 30 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

This workshop will go over what domestic violence is, and how domestic violence affects victims (Children). It will also cover Complex Post Traumatic Stress Disorder vs.Traditional Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, and ways in which to heal from this type of trauma.

Presented in English by Mizuki Ogawa-Peterson, MSW, LCSW, DRCC, Clinical Director, Resource Center of Somerset

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=321305&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.

Elizabeth Taylor: My Love Affair with Jewelry

Tuesday, June 4 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

This presentation takes a close look at Elizabeth Taylor’s vast jewelry collection, one filled with history, romance, including some of her own personal designs. In examining her jewelry, we delve into Elizabeth’s many romances and events from both her professional and private world. Each piece of hers is representative of a specific person or moment in her life. This slide show presentation highlights the sentimental value as well as the history that a single piece of jewelry carries.

Peter Stavrianidis is the principal owner and 'visionary' of Venus Jewelers in Somerset. He is a GIA Graduate Gemologist and AGS Certified Gemologist Appraiser.

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=327359&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 - June Meetings

Bound Brook Library
402 E. High St.
Bound Brook, NJ 08805
(732) 356-00463
These programs are free and open to the public.

Beginning Knitting & Crocheting
Every Wednesday, 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm
June 5, 12, 19, 26

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
June 10 & 24

Join this informal gathering. Meet! Learn! Share!

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.

Online Resources for Business and Investment @ the Bridgewater Library

Reference Librarian Brendan Boyle will host a computer class “Online Resources for Business and Investment” on Saturday, June 8th at 9:30 am in the TTC. This class is an overview of online business and investment information resources, including Reference USA, Standard & Poor’s NetAdvantage, Morningstar, Value Line and more. Registration is required.

Patrons with further questions or to sign up can call the Bridgewater Library at (908) 526-4016 ext. 105 or visit the website at http://www.sclsnj.org. The library is located at 1 Vogt Drive in Bridgewater.

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.