Affordable Care Act Information and Help at SCLS Branches

The Affordable Care Act (ACA) takes effect in January, 2014.  By March, 2014 all Americans will be required by law to have health insurance.  The Somerset County Library System (SCLS) is hosting information and enrollment assistance services for individuals, families and small business owners at all ten branches through at least March, 2014.

The times and branch location information is as follows:

Bound Brook Library
Thursdays, 3:30 PM – 8:00 PM
Saturdays, 10:30 AM – 4:00 PM

Bridgewater Library
Wednesdays, 3:30 PM – 8:00 PM
Saturdays, 10:30 AM – 4:00 PM

Hillsborough Library
Saturdays, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM (12/7/2013-3/29/2014)

Manville Library
Mondays, 3:30 PM – 8:00 PM
Saturdays, 10:30 AM – 4:00 PM

Mary Jacobs Library
Thursdays, 3:30 PM – 8:00 PM

North Plainfield Library
Tuesdays, 3:30 PM – 8:00 PM
Saturdays, 10:30 AM – 4:00 PM

Peapack Gladstone Library
1St Saturday and 3rd Wednesday
(12/7/13 to 3/19/14)

Somerville Library
12/17/13, 11:00 AM
1/14/2014, 3:00 PM
2/11/2014, 6:00 PM
3/11/2014, 11:00 AM

Warren Library
Mondays, 3:30 PM – 8:00 PM
(1/6/14, 2/3/14, 3/3/14, 4/7/14) 

Watchung Library
Fridays, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM

The enrollment assistance programs are being offered cost free to all Somerset County residents.  Partnering with the CognoSante, on behalf of the US Department of Health, SCLS is offering this service to help local residents in obtaining the health care insurance coverage they will need.

Information that applicants will need to bring in order to complete the enrollment process includes:
• Current healthcare insurance (if applies) and policy numbers
• Information about health care coverage available through current jobs
• Social security numbers (or documentation for legal immigrants)
• Household income
• Employer and income information verification for every member of household
        requiring coverage (pay stubs or W-2 forms are acceptable)

“We recognized a need for navigating through the ACA process as it is often confusing.  By partnering with CognoSante, we are happy to provide this service,” noted Mun Hwa Chen, head of adult services.

Patrons with further questions can call SCLS at (908)526-4016 extension 105 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.

SCLS Branches to Open at 12 Noon on Thursday, December 5

All branches of the Somerset County Library System (SCLS) will open at 12 noon on Thursday, December 5.  A one-time opening delay, the morning will be used for staff development and recognition.  All branches will close at their normal times on Thursday evening and resume normal operating hours on Friday, December 6.

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.

Teens can meet three Young Adult published authors hosted by the Warren Library

On Wednesday, December 4, 2013 at 7 p.m., authors Caela Carter, Corey Ann Haydu, and Jessica Verdi will present a program on “Finding Truth in YA Fiction” in the Warren Township Municipal Court Room located next door to the library at 44 Mountain Boulevard.

First time authors Carter (Me, Him, Them and It), Haydu (OCD Love Story), and Verdi (My Life After Now) have received critical acclaim for their debut novels for young adults, and they will discuss the health, mind and body issues faced by their characters and teens today, as well as the overall informative and entertaining power of contemporary Young Adult literature.  An open question and answer session will follow, with an opportunity to ask the authors about their books, the creative process that goes on behind the writing their novels and how they got their books published.  Learn about what new projects they are working on next.

To register for this teen program (recommended for ages 14 and up) please access the online calendar at  http://bit.ly/1ishWfS  . While the Warren Library is closed for painting and renovations, you may also email Linda Tripp, Young Adult Librarian at ltripp@sclibnj.org , 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.

It's All in Your Head

Tuesday, December 3 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

Join us for a discussion on the many causes of headaches and how to help treat them naturally.

Presented by Certified Holistic Nutritional Consultant Elizabeth Jannuzzi

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=364100&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.

Carnaby Street! The Music of the British Invasion hosted by Warren Library this Saturday.

Saturday, November 23 at 2 pm
Warren Township Court Room
Next to Warren Library
42 Mountain Blvd.
Warren, NJ

Please note that this concert will be held at the Warren Township Court Room, located next to the Warren Library.

After the huge success of his band RAVE ON! at the Warren library, Chris Roselle will be back for another fun concert, this time with his group Carnaby St.

From the British Invasion to Psychedelic Rock and One-Hit-Wonders, Carnaby St. recreates the musically magical decade that was the Sixties.  The audience will be transported right into the heart of pop music's favorite era, featuring timeless songs from The Beatles, Simon & Garfunkel, the Rolling Stones, The Monkees, and more!

Whether you are from the Greatest Generation, the Net Generation or any time in between, Carnaby St.'s fresh take on the music of the fabulous Sixties is sure to get you rockin'. Singing and dancing in the aisles is encouraged! To register online, please click on this link   http://bit.ly/HZK6AM.

Patrons with further questions may call 908-526-4016 extension 143 or 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.

Life At An Edwardian Manor @ Hillsborough Library

Life At An Edwardian Manor

Tuesday, December 3

6:30 pm

Hillsborough Public Library 

Program Room B

379 South Branch Rd

Hillsborough, NJ  08844

 

You don't have to be a "Downton Abbey" fan to enjoy this program! Historian Judith Krall-Russo will enlighten us about this fascinating time period and the people who lived in it. Light refreshments will be served! This program is only two weeks away, so sign up today!

 

Register NOW by clicking here

. 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.

December Computer Classes @ The Hillsborough Library

Hillsborough Public Library 
Conference Room

379 South Branch Rd.

Hillsborough, NJ  08844

908-369-2200

Check out the upcoming computer classes we have scheduled at the Hillsborough Library!

Searching Consumer Reports in the Library's Databases - December 3 at 2 p.m.
This class will show you how to search Consumer Reports from the Library's databases.

Using the Gale Virtual Reference Library - December 3 at 3:30 p.m.
Learn how to search a wide variety of full-text encyclopedias and reference books in the Gale Virtual Reference Library database.

Introduction to Microsoft Word 2007 - Wednesday, December 4 at 2 p.m.
This class will provide an introduction to Microsoft Word 2007.

Introduction to Creating LinkedIn Company Pages - December 5 at 6:30 p.m.
Whether you're a Fortune 500 company or a one-man show, anyone can create a free LinkedIn company page for their business. This class will show you how!

A limited number of library laptops are available for the attendees' use in each of these classes.

Register NOW by clicking here, or just stop by. If you have questions, please call (908) 369-2200 ext.13, or visit our website atwww.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.