New Jersey History Comes Alive!

The History of the Delaware & Raritan Canal with Linda J. Barth

Saturday, November 9 at 2 PM
Hillsborough Public Library
Program Room B
379 South Branch Road
Hillsborough, NJ 08844
(908) 369-2200 ext.13

Did you know that the Delaware & Raritan Canal was one of our nation's most successful towpath canals, carrying more tonnage in 1866 than the more famous Erie Canal?

Canal author and historian, Linda J. Barth will introduce you to the people, the bridges, the locks, and the aqueducts that made the canal work.

Adults and young adults welcome. Please visit the History of the Delaware & Raritan Canal Exhibit in the Hillsborough Library during the month of November.

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.

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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.

Meet children’s author Ame Dyckman and learn about “Snapshots that Changed History” with photographer Jim DelGiudice at the Warren Library on Saturday, November 2

Children’s author Ame Dyckman will visit the library on Saturday at 11 am to talk about her new books: “Boy + Bot”, an adorable story of friendship between a boy and a robot; and “Tea Party Rules”, a laugh-out-loud look at the required give-and-take of playtime, with the backdrop of a backyard tea party with a special guest…Crafts, giveaways and refreshments will follow Ame’s stories.  The proceeds from book sales at this program will benefit the Friends of the Warren Library. This program is geared toward children ages 4 to 8.  To register online please click on this link http://bit.ly/1aoEIU2 or call the Youth Services Department at 908-754-5554 ext 23.

This Saturday’s program for adults will feature NJ photographer Jim DelGiudice in “Gotcha! Snapshots that Changed History” at 2 pm.  Certain images have done more than just document events.  And some of the best images were snapshots—captured purely by luck.  In this lecture, NJ photographer Jim DelGiudice will look at photos that changed history by accident—why a snapshot of Abe Lincoln’s tousled hair, for example, helped gain him the presidency.  Along with each image, DelGiudice will examine its historical context—how and why it happened— and what it was that made the photographer say… “Gotcha!” . Registration is required.  To register online click on this link http://bit.ly/19SEqC0 or call 908-7754-5554 ext 64 for more information and assistance with registration.

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.

20,000 Leagues Under the Sea: Theatrical Radio Show

Saturday, November 2 at 10:30am
Bridgewater Library
1 Vogt Drive, Bridgewater, NJ 08807

Raconteur Radio presents a theatrical radio performance of 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea.  Kids and adults alike will have their imagination awakened on this deep sea adventure.  Features a live sing-along of “Whale of a Tale” and a post-show Q&A.

Ages 5 and older can register now by clicking here, or register in-person at the Youth Services Reference Desk at the Bridgewater Library.  If you have questions, please call (908) 526-4016 ext. 126, or visit our website at www.sclsnj.org.

The Bridgewater 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.

Knitting & Crochet Groups at the Bound Brook Library - November Meetings

Bound Brook Library

402 E. High St.

Bound Brook, NJ 08805

(732) 356-00463

Beginning Knitting & Crocheting

Every Wednesday, 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm

November 6, 13, 20, 27

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

November 11 & 25

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.

Down the Rabbit Hole of Illustration

Tuesday, November 5 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

Bill Sonic has been an illustrator for about 20 years.

He has created and worked his way through the intriguing categories of T-shirts and greeting cards to The Holy Grail of Illustradom, being a Syndicated Editorial Artist for two major newspapers.

He's taught Big People how to draw what they see, and Little People how to draw from their imaginations!

So, no matter if you are an aspiring artist, a creative doodler and dabbler, an older person with a kid trapped inside, ( all of us have a kid in there) or an actual Kid then feel free to join us. Come laugh, share, participate or not here at The Bound Brook Library on The Night of The Full Moon.

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=329867&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.

Keeping Your Mind Sharp: Cognitive Fitness with Cristina Klymasz

Peapack & Gladstone Library is excited to present Keeping Your Mind Sharp: Cognitive Fitness with Cristina Klymasz to be held Tuesday, November 19th at 7:00pm at the library. Attendees will learn a variety of ways to improve cognitive abilities for daily life.

Topics discussed will include:

• An overview on the types of physical exercise
• Diet and it’s effects on cognitive abilities
• Brain stimulating activities that can help improve cognitive functioning
• Kessler’s Cognitive Rehabilitation Dementia program

Cristina Klymasz is an occupational therapist at Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation in the Cognitive Rehabilitation Program. She has inpatient and outpatient experience with brain injury, MS, stroke, and Parkinson's Disease. Her specialty is in cognitive rehabilitation and she is a Certified Brain Injury Specialist. She is published in occupational therapy journals, such as OT Practice.

Registration is required for this event. Patrons interested in signing up for programs or with further questions may contact Peapack & Gladstone Library at (908) 234-0598, Adult Services Librarian Diane Hahn at dhahn@sclibnj.org, or visit the Somerset County Library System website at http://somerset.lib.nj.us.  The library is located at the Peapack & Gladstone Municipal Complex at 1 School Street in Peapack.

The Somerset County Library System has branches in Bridgewater, Bound Brook, Manville, Hillsborough, at the Mary Jacobs Library in Rocky Hill, North Plainfield, Peapack & Gladstone, Somerville, Warren Township and Watchung.

Renovated Somerville Public Library To Reopen with Ribbon Cutting

Somerville Public Library
35 West End Avenue
Somerville, NJ
908-725-1336

The Somerville Public Library, a branch of the Somerset County Library System (SCLS), is reopening on Thursday, October 24, 2013.  A community celebration is planned that evening starting at 6:00 pm, to commemorate the renovations.

The library has been closed since June 1 for major enhancements to the main floor.  There is new a teen area in the loft.  In addition, an enclosed meeting space has been created, a refurbished and relocated circulation desk, along with new book cases, new computer wiring upgrades, and lighting enhancements were also added.  A new handicapped accessible ramp was also completed as part of the construction work.

The community celebration will occur on Thursday, October 24 outside of the library entrance.  Somerville Mayor Brian Gallagher, President of the Somerville Public Library Board of Trustees Richard Goldsmith and SCLS Director Brian Auger will share brief remarks just before the ribbon cutting ceremony.  Everyone will be invited into the library at that point to tour the renovated facility.

Somerville Public Library’s normal hours of operation will resume on Friday, October 25 at 10 am.

Call SCLS at (908)526-4016 or visit the website at http://www.sclsnj.org for more 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.