Introduction to Excel 2007, Wednesday, 6/5, 2-4pm
Introduction to Word 2007, Thursday, 6/6, 6:30-8:30pm
Introduction to Goodreads, Wednesday, 6/12, 2-3pm
Job Searching Using Social Media, Tuesday, 6/18, 7-8:30pm
Introduction to NoveList Plus, Wednesday, 6/19, 2-3pm
Your Library Is Open 24/7 (Search the SCLS Home Page), Thursday, 6/20, 3:30-5pm
Creating Facebook Business, Fan or Organization Pages, Thursday, 6/20, 7-8:30pm
Registration for these classes is required, but there is no cost to attend. A limited number of library laptops are available for the attendees' use. To register, stop by or call the Adult Services Desk at 908-369-2200 ext 13.
Saturday, April 27, 2013
Book Discussion Group: 'The Start Up of You' by Reid Hoffman, June 27, 2013 at 7pm
LinkedIn cofounder and chairman Reid Hoffman and author Ben Casnocha show how to accelerate your career in today's competitive world. The key is to manage your career as if it were a start-up business: a living, breathing, growing start-up of you. This book isn't about cover letters or resumes. Instead, you will learn the best practices of Silicon Valley start-ups, and how to apply these entrepreneurial strategies to your career.
Registration for this program is required, and there is no cost to attend. To register, stop by or call the Adult Services Desk at 908-369-2200 ext 13. Registration can also be done using the online library calendar.
Registration for this program is required, and there is no cost to attend. To register, stop by or call the Adult Services Desk at 908-369-2200 ext 13. Registration can also be done using the online library calendar.
Failure at Gettysburg: 15 Decisions that Doomed the Confederacy, June 13, 2013, at 7pm
Failure at Gettysburg: 15 Decisions that Doomed the Confederacy
From the death of Stonewall Jackson to Pickett's Charge, errors on the part of Jefferson Davis, D.H. Hill, Lee, Jackson, Longstreet, A.P. Hill, Richard Ewell, Henry Heth, and J.E.B. Stuart led to the devastating loss of initiative and manpower at Gettysburg.
Commemorating the 150th anniversary of this memorable battle, local historian Glenn LeBoeuf will present.
Registration for this program is required, and there is no cost to attend. To register, stop by or call the Adult Services Desk at 908-369-2200 ext 13. Registration can also be done using the online library calendar.
From the death of Stonewall Jackson to Pickett's Charge, errors on the part of Jefferson Davis, D.H. Hill, Lee, Jackson, Longstreet, A.P. Hill, Richard Ewell, Henry Heth, and J.E.B. Stuart led to the devastating loss of initiative and manpower at Gettysburg.
Commemorating the 150th anniversary of this memorable battle, local historian Glenn LeBoeuf will present.
Registration for this program is required, and there is no cost to attend. To register, stop by or call the Adult Services Desk at 908-369-2200 ext 13. Registration can also be done using the online library calendar.
Spring into Spring & Summer with Homeopathy & Holistic Nutrition, June 12, 2013 at 7pm
Elizabeth Jannuzzi, a Certified Holistic Nutritionist, will show us how to prevent and eliminate allergies, boost your immune system, lose weight and so much more, all by tapping into the curative properties of nature and your body.
Healthy snacks will be served.
Registration for this program is required, and there is no cost to attend. To register, stop by or call the Adult Services Desk at 908-369-2200 ext 13. Registration can also be done using the online library calendar.
Healthy snacks will be served.
Registration for this program is required, and there is no cost to attend. To register, stop by or call the Adult Services Desk at 908-369-2200 ext 13. Registration can also be done using the online library calendar.
Great Yards with Less Work, June 8, 2013, at 1:30pm
Learn how to choose the right plants for your site, deer resistant plants, preparing soil and mulching for maintaining plant beds, time and expense saving alternatives to grass, and wood projects for downed trees.
Presented in collaboration with Boro Green, Hillsborough's community group to promote Green Initiatives.
Registration for this program is required, and there is no cost to attend. To register, stop by or call the Adult Services Desk at 908-369-2200 ext 13. Registration can also be done using the online library calendar.
Presented in collaboration with Boro Green, Hillsborough's community group to promote Green Initiatives.
Registration for this program is required, and there is no cost to attend. To register, stop by or call the Adult Services Desk at 908-369-2200 ext 13. Registration can also be done using the online library calendar.
Superstorm "Sandy", June 7, 2013 at 7pm
New Jersey History Comes Alive!
Superstorm Sandy, A view from the inside with Mark DiIonno & Amy Ellis Nutt
Columnist Mark DiIonno and Pulitzer Prize winner Amy Ellis Nutt covered Superstorm Sandy for the Star Ledger from the very beginning and are following its aftermath and reconstruction efforts, especially in the Jersey Shore area. Find out about their experiences covering this devastating event in NJ history.
This is a special opportunity to meet these award winning journalists and writers and to appreciate the unique experiences and perspective they gained covering 'Sandy'
Registration for this program is required, and there is no cost to attend. To register, stop by or call the Adult Services Desk at 908-369-2200 ext 13. Registration can also be done using the online library calendar.
Superstorm Sandy, A view from the inside with Mark DiIonno & Amy Ellis Nutt
Columnist Mark DiIonno and Pulitzer Prize winner Amy Ellis Nutt covered Superstorm Sandy for the Star Ledger from the very beginning and are following its aftermath and reconstruction efforts, especially in the Jersey Shore area. Find out about their experiences covering this devastating event in NJ history.
This is a special opportunity to meet these award winning journalists and writers and to appreciate the unique experiences and perspective they gained covering 'Sandy'
Registration for this program is required, and there is no cost to attend. To register, stop by or call the Adult Services Desk at 908-369-2200 ext 13. Registration can also be done using the online library calendar.
May 2013 Hands-On Computer Classes
Introduction to Word 2007, Tuesday, 5/7, 2-4pm
Introduction to the Mango Languages Database, Wednesday, 5/22, 2-2:30pm
New Jersey Genealogical Resources Online, Thursday, 5/23, 3:30-8:pm
Introduction to YouTube, Wednesday, 2-4pm
Introduction to PowerPoint 2007, Thursday, 5/30, 6:30-8:30pm
Registration for these classes is required, but there is no cost to attend. A limited number of library laptops are available for the attendees' use. To register, stop by or call the Adult Services Desk at 908-369-2200 ext 13.
Introduction to the Mango Languages Database, Wednesday, 5/22, 2-2:30pm
New Jersey Genealogical Resources Online, Thursday, 5/23, 3:30-8:pm
Introduction to YouTube, Wednesday, 2-4pm
Introduction to PowerPoint 2007, Thursday, 5/30, 6:30-8:30pm
Registration for these classes is required, but there is no cost to attend. A limited number of library laptops are available for the attendees' use. To register, stop by or call the Adult Services Desk at 908-369-2200 ext 13.
Staying Chic on the Cheap!, May 28, 2013 at 7pm
Love fashion, shopping and bargains? Join Gretchen Pierce as she explores the obsession that is thrifting! She will talk about local thrift stores, shopping strategies, creating fantastic outfits for less, online resources, and much more!
Registration for this program is required, and there is no cost to attend. To register, stop by or call the Adult Services Desk at 908-369-2200 ext 13. Registration can also be done using the online library calendar.
Registration for this program is required, and there is no cost to attend. To register, stop by or call the Adult Services Desk at 908-369-2200 ext 13. Registration can also be done using the online library calendar.
Zumba!, Beginning May20, 2013 at 7pm
Join us for an energizing six week series!
Mon. 5/20, Wed. 5/29, Mon.6/03, Mon. 6/10, Mon. 6/17 and Mon. 6/24
As long as you're moving and having fun, there is no wrong way to Zumba!
Please remember to bring water and wear comfortable clothing.
Please note: all classes are on Monday evenings except for Wed. May 29.
Registration for this program is required, and there is no cost to attend. To register, stop by or call the Adult Services Desk at 908-369-2200 ext 13. Registration can also be done using the online library calendar.
Mon. 5/20, Wed. 5/29, Mon.6/03, Mon. 6/10, Mon. 6/17 and Mon. 6/24
As long as you're moving and having fun, there is no wrong way to Zumba!
Please remember to bring water and wear comfortable clothing.
Please note: all classes are on Monday evenings except for Wed. May 29.
Registration for this program is required, and there is no cost to attend. To register, stop by or call the Adult Services Desk at 908-369-2200 ext 13. Registration can also be done using the online library calendar.
Stress Busters: Wave Goodbye to Your Stress and Tension, May 16, 2013 at 7pm
Dr Laura DeMarzo, Ed.D and Linda Ritter, LCSW, from The Center for Psychological Services will guide you through techniques to improve health and well being. This workshop will help individuals learn techniques for stress management and living a healthy emotional life.
Participants should bring a mat or towel for meditation exercises.
Registration for this program is required, and there is no cost to attend. To register, stop by or call the Adult Services Desk at 908-369-2200 ext 13. Registration can also be done using the online library calendar.
Participants should bring a mat or towel for meditation exercises.
Registration for this program is required, and there is no cost to attend. To register, stop by or call the Adult Services Desk at 908-369-2200 ext 13. Registration can also be done using the online library calendar.
Helping a Loved One with Mental Health Issues. May 15, 2013 at 12:00pm
This presentation will cover how to help a loved one seek out professional care. A short review of how the mental helth system works and how you can navigate through the maze. We will cover the major reasons people seek help and how it appears through a person's life cycle.
Presented by Robyn Marks, Certified Prevention Specialist, Princeton House. Sponsored by the Somerset County Department of Human Services.
Registration for this program is required, and there is no cost to attend. To register, stop by or call the Adult Services Desk at 908-369-2200 ext 13. Registration can also be done using the online library calendar.
Presented by Robyn Marks, Certified Prevention Specialist, Princeton House. Sponsored by the Somerset County Department of Human Services.
Registration for this program is required, and there is no cost to attend. To register, stop by or call the Adult Services Desk at 908-369-2200 ext 13. Registration can also be done using the online library calendar.
Wellness Recovery Action Plan, May 8, 2013 at 2:30pm
WRAP is an evidence-based and strength-based model that consists of focusing on personal wellness and the development of a crisis plan. It is a model that can be adapted to dealing with the effects and recovery of mental illness, addictions and trauma, diabetes, and fibromyalgia.
Presented by Mary Welsh, LCSW, and Janice Guiro, Peer Advocate Catholic Charities. Sponsored by the Somerset County Department of Human Services.
Registration for this program is required, and there is no cost to attend. To register, stop by or call the Adult Services Desk at 908-369-2200 ext 13. Registration can also be done using the online library calendar.
Presented by Mary Welsh, LCSW, and Janice Guiro, Peer Advocate Catholic Charities. Sponsored by the Somerset County Department of Human Services.
Registration for this program is required, and there is no cost to attend. To register, stop by or call the Adult Services Desk at 908-369-2200 ext 13. Registration can also be done using the online library calendar.
Find that Job! A 2-Part Series, May 6 and May 21, 2013, at 7pm
Job Hunting 101: Writing a Resume and Cover Letter
Monday May 6, 2013
7:00 PM to 8:30 PM
Program Room B
Learn how to write and/or refine your resume and cover letter for your job search. Bring your current resume/cover letter copies to work on and by the end of the program, you will have the tools necessary for new and improved job application tools. Presented by Lisa Chenofsky Singer, Executive, Leadership, and Career Management Coach, Chenofsky Singer & Associates.
Job Hunting 102: Interviewing Skills and Networking
Tuesday May 21, 2013
7:00 PM to 8:30 PM
Program Room B
Learn how to improve your interviewing and networking skills for your job search. Presented by Lisa Chenofsky Singer, Executive, Leadership, & Career Management Coach, Chenofsky Singer & Associates.
Registration for these programs is required, and there is no cost to attend. To register, stop by or call the Adult Services Desk at 908-369-2200 ext 13. Registration can also be done using the online library calendar.
Monday May 6, 2013
7:00 PM to 8:30 PM
Program Room B
Learn how to write and/or refine your resume and cover letter for your job search. Bring your current resume/cover letter copies to work on and by the end of the program, you will have the tools necessary for new and improved job application tools. Presented by Lisa Chenofsky Singer, Executive, Leadership, and Career Management Coach, Chenofsky Singer & Associates.
Job Hunting 102: Interviewing Skills and Networking
Tuesday May 21, 2013
7:00 PM to 8:30 PM
Program Room B
Learn how to improve your interviewing and networking skills for your job search. Presented by Lisa Chenofsky Singer, Executive, Leadership, & Career Management Coach, Chenofsky Singer & Associates.
Registration for these programs is required, and there is no cost to attend. To register, stop by or call the Adult Services Desk at 908-369-2200 ext 13. Registration can also be done using the online library calendar.
Raritan River Documentaries:Reimagining Our Watershed: A Renaissance on the Raritan, May, 2013 at 6:30pm
New Jersey Comes Alive
Raritan River Documentaries: 'Reimagining Our Watershed: A Renaissance on the Raritan'
In 2012, the E.J. Bloustein School's Raritan River Initiative produced the first film to celebrate the many environmental achievements made in the watershed.
The Raritan Economic Development Committee, in conjunction with the Rutgers E.J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy and the Sustainable Raritan River Collaborative will present the film, 'Reimagining Our Watershed: A Renaissance on the Raritan'.
This film features projects and organizations from all areas of the Raritan, South Branch, The Upper Raritan and the Lower Raritan .... and many tributaries too. From Peapack-Gladstone to Perth Amboy.... and Raritan Borough as a central focus, we captured an enthusiasm that drives quality of life and reminds all of us that this is indeed a marvelous and wonderful place to call home. Dr. Judy Shaw, Director of the Raritan River Initiative, will provide comments.
We will also share the story of one very special project - the restoration of fish runs through the removal of two obsolete dams on the river. John Jengo, Principal Hydrologist with MWH Global will give remarks.
Light Refreshments
Registration for this program is required, and there is no cost to attend. To register, stop by or call the Adult Services Desk at 908-369-2200 ext 13. Registration can also be done using the online library calendar.
Raritan River Documentaries: 'Reimagining Our Watershed: A Renaissance on the Raritan'
In 2012, the E.J. Bloustein School's Raritan River Initiative produced the first film to celebrate the many environmental achievements made in the watershed.
The Raritan Economic Development Committee, in conjunction with the Rutgers E.J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy and the Sustainable Raritan River Collaborative will present the film, 'Reimagining Our Watershed: A Renaissance on the Raritan'.
This film features projects and organizations from all areas of the Raritan, South Branch, The Upper Raritan and the Lower Raritan .... and many tributaries too. From Peapack-Gladstone to Perth Amboy.... and Raritan Borough as a central focus, we captured an enthusiasm that drives quality of life and reminds all of us that this is indeed a marvelous and wonderful place to call home. Dr. Judy Shaw, Director of the Raritan River Initiative, will provide comments.
We will also share the story of one very special project - the restoration of fish runs through the removal of two obsolete dams on the river. John Jengo, Principal Hydrologist with MWH Global will give remarks.
Light Refreshments
Registration for this program is required, and there is no cost to attend. To register, stop by or call the Adult Services Desk at 908-369-2200 ext 13. Registration can also be done using the online library calendar.
Thursday, March 07, 2013
Introducing Adult Book Discussion Groups!
Interested in participating in a Book Discussion Group? Here are the first three we will be coordinating:
How to Start a Business and Ignite Your Life, by Ernesto Sirolli. Thursday, April 4, 7-8:30pm.
The Sense of an Ending, by Julian Barnes. Thursday, April 18, 11am-12:30pm.
On the Road by Jack Kerouac. Monday, April 22, 1:30-3pm.
Registration for these discussions is required, and there is no cost to attend. To register, stop by or call the Adult Services Desk at 908-369-2200 ext 13. Registration can also be done using the online library calendar.
How to Start a Business and Ignite Your Life, by Ernesto Sirolli. Thursday, April 4, 7-8:30pm.
The Sense of an Ending, by Julian Barnes. Thursday, April 18, 11am-12:30pm.
On the Road by Jack Kerouac. Monday, April 22, 1:30-3pm.
Registration for these discussions is required, and there is no cost to attend. To register, stop by or call the Adult Services Desk at 908-369-2200 ext 13. Registration can also be done using the online library calendar.
Music in the West Wing, Spook Handy, April 12 at 7pm
Library After Dark!
with
Spook Handy
Don't miss Spook's live performance with uplifting songs that come from both the giants of folk music and his own ample supply of original compositions. The passion, purpose and spirit of American Folk Music are alive and well in Spook Handy's recordings and live performances.
Refreshments will be served. Registration is not required.
Pilates. Mondays April 8, 15, 22 & 29 at 7pm
Join us for a four week series. Pilates is a low-impact exercise. Anyone can do it and the benefits are endless.
If attending this program, you need to bring a yoga mat or towel and remember to bring water.
Registration for this program is required, and there is no cost to attend. To register, stop by or call the Adult Services Desk at 908-369-2200 ext 13. Registration can also be done using the online library calendar.
Maximizing Your Vegetable Harvest, March 23 at 2pm
'Maximizing Your Vegetable Harvest' will show you how to double or even triple crop production -- a program presented by the Rutgers University Extension Service.
Registration for this program is required, and there is no cost to attend. To register, stop by or call the Adult Services Desk at 908-369-2200 ext 13. Registration can also be done using the online library calendar.
Music in the West Wing, Seasons, March 13 at 7pm
Join us in the West Wing as Seasons returns with an exciting fusion of Celtic, folk, original and 'a bit of the blarney' resulting in a sound that is truly unique.
Refreshments will be served. No registration is required, and there is no cost to attend.
The Life and Death of the Hindenberg, March 7 at 7pm
New Jersey History Comes Alive!
The Life & Death of the Hindenburg
What caused the spectacular and deadly destruction of the luxury 'Lighter Than Air' dirigible in Lakehurst, NJ? New research from NASA scientists and charred memos pulled from the rubble of Germany's bombed cities tell a far different story than many were led to believe!
Presented by historian Glenn LeBoeuf.
Registration for this program is required, and there is no cost to attend. To register, stop by or call the Adult Services Desk at 908-369-2200 ext 13. Registration can also be done using the online library calendar.
Monday, March 04, 2013
Cancelled-Writing a Resume and Cover Letter, March 6 at 7pm
This program has been cancelled, and will be rescheduled.
Learn how to write and/or refine your resume and cover letter for your job search. Bring your current resume/cover letter copies to work on and by the end of the program, you will have the tools necessary for new and improved job application tools. Presented by Lisa Chenofsky Singer, Executive, Leadership & Career Management Coach, Chenofsky Singer & Associates.
Registration for this program is required, and there is no cost to attend. To register, stop by or call the Adult Services Desk at 908-369-2200 ext 13. Registration can also be done using the online library calendar.
Learn how to write and/or refine your resume and cover letter for your job search. Bring your current resume/cover letter copies to work on and by the end of the program, you will have the tools necessary for new and improved job application tools. Presented by Lisa Chenofsky Singer, Executive, Leadership & Career Management Coach, Chenofsky Singer & Associates.
Registration for this program is required, and there is no cost to attend. To register, stop by or call the Adult Services Desk at 908-369-2200 ext 13. Registration can also be done using the online library calendar.
Health Care 101, March 4 at 7pm
Katherine Woodfield Hermes, a Health Insurance Consumer Advocate, will present a program for those interested in or confused by health care reform, insurance exchanges or The Patient Protection and the Affordable Care Act. Katherine will show consumers how to make sense of this confusion.
Registration for this program is required, and there is no cost to attend. To register, stop by or call the Adult Services Desk at 908-369-2200 ext 13. Registration can also be done using the online library calendar.
Saturday, February 16, 2013
April 2013 Hands-On Computer Classes
Introduction to Microsoft Word 2007, Wednesday, April 3rd, 2-4pm
Introduction to Pinterest, Wednesday, April 17th, 2-3pm
Introduction to Facebook, Tuesday, April 23rd, 2-4pm
Introduction to Goodreads.com, Wednesday, April 24th, 2-3pm
Introduction to Microsoft Word 2007 Part 2, Thursday, April 25th, 6:30-7:30pm
Introduction to Microsoft Excel 2007 Part 2, Thursday, April 25th, 7:45-8:45pm
Registration for these classes is required, but there is no cost to attend. A limited number of library laptops are available for the attendees' use. To register, stop by or call the Adult Services Desk at 908-369-2200 ext 13.
Wednesday, February 13, 2013
March 2013 Hands-On Computer Classes
Introduction to Microsoft Word 2007, Wednesday, March 6th, 2-4pm
Introduction to HeritageQuest, Wednesday, March 13th, 2-3pm
Introduction to Gmail, Wednesday, March 27th, 2-3pm
Introduction to Microsoft Word 2007 Part 1, Thursday, March 28th, 6:30-7:30pm
Introduction to Microsoft Excel 2007 Part 1, Thursday, March 28th, 7:45-8:45pm
Registration for these classes is required, but there is no cost to attend. A limited number of library laptops are available for the attendees' use. To register, stop by or call the Adult Services Desk at 908-369-2200 ext 13.
Tuesday, January 29, 2013
February 2013 Hands-On Computer Classes
Introduction to PowerPoint 2007, Wednesday, February 6th, 2-4pm
Introduction to Microsoft Word 2007, Wednesday, February 20th, 7-8:30pm
Introduction to YouTube, Wednesday, February 27th, 2-4pm
Registration for these classes is required, but there is no cost to attend. A limited number of library laptops are available for the attendees' use. To register, stop by or call the Adult Services Desk at 908-369-2200 ext 13.
Monday, November 19, 2012
December 2012 Hands-On Computer Classes
Introduction to Microsoft Word 2007, Monday, December 3, 2-4pm
Downloading Digital Materials for Ipads, Thursday, December 6, 7-8:30pm
Introduction to Microsoft PowerPoint 2007, Monday, December 17, 2-4pm
Registration for these classes is required, but there is no cost to attend. A limited number of library laptops are available for the attendees' use. To register, stop by or call the Adult Services Desk at 908-369-2200 ext 13.
Downloading Digital Materials for Ipads, Thursday, December 6, 7-8:30pm
Introduction to Microsoft PowerPoint 2007, Monday, December 17, 2-4pm
Registration for these classes is required, but there is no cost to attend. A limited number of library laptops are available for the attendees' use. To register, stop by or call the Adult Services Desk at 908-369-2200 ext 13.
Wednesday, October 17, 2012
November 2012 Hands-On Computer Classes
Introduction to Pinterest, Thursday, November 1, 7-8pm
Holiday Planning Online, Thursday, November 8, 7-8pm
Introduction to Microsoft Word 2007, Tuesday, November 13, 2-4pm
Introduction to Microsoft Excel 2007, Tuesday, November 20, 2-4pm
Registration for these classes is required, but there is no cost to attend. A limited number of library laptops are available for the attendees' use. To register, stop by or call the Adult Services Desk at 908-369-2200 ext 13.
Music In the West Wing, with Seasons, December 13 at 7PM
Join us in the West Wing as Seasons creates an exciting fusion of Celtic, folk , original and holiday music, resulting in a sound that is truly unique.
Light refreshments will be served.
This program is Sponsored by the Hillsborough Library Advisory Board.
Friday Evening Movie, The Expendables 2, November 30 at 7PM
THE EXPENDABLES 2
Sylvester Stallone, Jason Statham, Jet Li
Rated R; 103 Mins
Registration for this program is required, and there is no cost to attend. To register, stop by or call the Adult Services Desk at 908-369-2200 ext 13. Registration can also be done using the online library calendar.
Afternoon Movie, Dark Shadows, November 14 at 1:30PM
DARK SHADOWS
Starring Johnny Depp, Michelle Pfeiffer & Eva Green
Rated PG-13 ; 113 Mins
Registration for this program is required, and there is no cost to attend. To register, stop by or call the Adult Services Desk at 908-369-2200 ext 13. Registration can also be done using the online library calendar.
Monday, September 17, 2012
Revitalize Your Life Naturally Through Nutrition and Aromatherapy, November 12 at 7PM
Liz Hoffmann and Csilla Bischoff will show how to balance one's mood chemistry through food while using aromatherapy oils to inspire and awaken the senses.
Samples of healthy choices will be served.
Registration for this program is required, and there is no cost to attend. To register, stop by or call the Adult Services Desk at 908-369-2200 ext 13. Registration can also be done using the online library calendar.
How to Interpret Your Dreams, November 6 at 7PM
Prepare to enter the mysterious world of dreams, where the rules of reality do not apply. Suzen RavenHeart will assist you in making sense of your dreams and achieve a better understanding of them.
Registration for this program is required, and there is no cost to attend. To register, stop by or call the Adult Services Desk at 908-369-2200 ext 13. Registration can also be done using the online library calendar.
Jazzercise, October 17 & 24, 7PM
The original dance exercise phenomenon! Leslie Temple will instruct each 60 minute workout with a fusion of dance and muscle toning movements choreographed to today's hottest music.
Come join us for a two week session : Wednesdays Oct.17 and Oct.24 at 7:00 pm.
Please remember to wear comfortable clothing and sneakers and bring water and a yoga mat or towel. If you have hand-held weights, bring them as well. No leg warmers required!
A SCLS Release/Waiver must be signed to participate.
Registration for this program is required, and there is no cost to attend. To register, stop by or call the Adult Services Desk at 908-369-2200 ext 13. Registration can also be done using the online library calendar.
Paranormal Archaeology, October 13, at 2PM
The Somerset County Historical Society and the Hillsborough Public Library present .....
Paranormal Archaeology ........ What is it ?
Have you ever thought 'I wish this could speak, what a story it may tell!' Well, artifacts can and do talk. Think of the earth as a vast storage area of information ....... information that can reveal the past not just archaeologically or scientifically but paranormally.
Our speaker, author Richard Kimmel, is a member of NJGO, New Jersey Ghost Organization, an organization that has become a recognized professional paranormal investigative group in New Jersey. Mr Kimmel works with the NJGO on major investigations of local buildings and battle sites.
Registration for this program is required, and there is no cost to attend. To register, stop by or call the Adult Services Desk at 908-369-2200 ext 13. Registration can also be done using the online library calendar.
Thursday, September 13, 2012
Genealogy, October 9, 2012, at 7PM
Regina Hoag will present a brief introduction to online tools, such as Ancestry.com and Genealogy Bank, that can be used at the library to research your family history. She will demonstrate how to create a family tree on Ancestry.com and provide some tips on how to find information online when ancestry information seems to hit a dead end. Regina will also share examples of some of the surprising discoveries, long lost family and some startling family history that she has encountered in her research.
Registration for this program is required, and there is no cost to attend. To register, stop by or call the Adult Services Desk at 908-369-2200 ext 13. Registration can also be done using the online library calendar.
Registration for this program is required, and there is no cost to attend. To register, stop by or call the Adult Services Desk at 908-369-2200 ext 13. Registration can also be done using the online library calendar.
Les Paul & Mary Ford Tribute, October 5, 2012, at 7PM
Come and join us in The Library After Dark as Tom Doyle and Sandy Cory perform a tribute to the great Les Paul and Mary Ford. Tom, a Master Guitar Builder and sound performance engineer/guitarist for Les Paul for over 40 years, will also captivate us with stories of those years working with Les Paul as well as other legendary musicians such as Al Dimeola, George Benson , Tommy Emanuel and Sting.
Doors will open at 6:30 pm and light refreshments will be served.
Registration for this program is required, and there is no cost to attend. To register, stop by or call the Adult Services Desk at 908-369-2200 ext 13. Registration can also be done using the online library calendar.
Doors will open at 6:30 pm and light refreshments will be served.
Registration for this program is required, and there is no cost to attend. To register, stop by or call the Adult Services Desk at 908-369-2200 ext 13. Registration can also be done using the online library calendar.
Fall Decluttering, October 2, 2012, at 7PM
Clean the Clutter & Cash In
Overwhelmed by papers, projects and piles of stuff? Join best-selling author and expert organizer Jamie Novak as she reveals her trademark 3-step system. Learn insider secrets to clearing the clutter and making money while you're at it.
Registration for this program is required, and there is no cost to attend. To register, stop by or call the Adult Services Desk at 908-369-2200 ext 13. Registration can also be done using the online library calendar.
Overwhelmed by papers, projects and piles of stuff? Join best-selling author and expert organizer Jamie Novak as she reveals her trademark 3-step system. Learn insider secrets to clearing the clutter and making money while you're at it.
Registration for this program is required, and there is no cost to attend. To register, stop by or call the Adult Services Desk at 908-369-2200 ext 13. Registration can also be done using the online library calendar.
Wednesday, September 05, 2012
Introduction to Pinterest.com, September 27, 2012, at 7pm
This class will provide an introduction to the popular virtual pinboard website Pinterest.com.
A limited number of library laptops are available for the attendees' use. Registration begins 2 weeks before the date of the class. To register, stop by or call the Adult Services Desk at 908-369-2200 ext 13.
Introduction to Microsoft Excel 2007, September 25, 2012, at 2pm
This class will provide an introduction to Microsoft Excel 2007. This 2 hour class covers the same material we cover in our 2-session classes.
A limited number of library laptops are available for the attendees' use. Registration begins 2 weeks before the date of the class. To register, stop by or call the Adult Services Desk at 908-369-2200 ext 13.
Sustainable Gardening, September 22, 2012, at 2pm
Using the presenter's own property as an example, Master Gardener C. Kallas demonstrates how certain practical measures over a period of time can make your gardening experience more environmentally sound, pleasurable and economical.
Registration for this program is required, and there is no cost to attend. To register, stop by or call the Adult Services Desk at 908-369-2200 ext 13. Registration can also be done using the online library calendar.
Museum Pass Introduction, September 19, 2012 at 7pm
Become familiar with our new Museum Pass Program, which allows you to reserve and borrow museum tickets for a select number of museums.
Registration opens two weeks before the class on September 5, 2012.
So You Want to Be a Beekeeper!, September 18, 2012 at 7PM
NJ & local beekeeper Pier Guidi brings his experience and know how with an informal presentation on what it takes to keep your own bees, how to produce your own honey and enhance the environment in your garden and back yard.
Registration for this program is required, and there is no cost to attend. To register, stop by or call the Adult Services Desk at 908-369-2200 ext 13. Registration can also be done using the online library calendar.
Thursday, August 30, 2012
Introduction to Microsoft Word 2007, September 11, 2012, at 2pm
This hands-on class will provide an introduction to Microsoft Word 2007. This 2 hour class covers the same material we cover in our 2-session classes.
A limited number of library laptops are available for the attendees' use. Registration begins 2 weeks before the date of the class. To register, stop by or call the Adult Services Desk at 908-369-2200 ext 13.
The Peace Conference of September 11, 1776, on September 10, 2012 at 7PM
The Somerset County Historical Society and the Hillsborough Public Library present:
The Historic Peace Conference of September 11, 1776
On September 11, 1776, Continental Congress representatives Benjamin Franklin, John Adams, and Edward Rutledge met with the King's representative, Lord Richard Howe to negotiate terms of independence. No reconcilliation was reached and both the colonists and the Crown faced the inevitability of war.
Donald Johnstone Peck, author, historian, speaker and long-time preservationist will lead us in unpacking the fascinating dimensions of our rich Revolutionary War history.
Registration for this program is required, and there is no cost to attend. To register, stop by or call the Adult Services Desk at 908-369-2200 ext 13. Registration can also be done using the online library calendar.
Moments in the Life of Abraham Lincoln: His Lifelong Quest for the Better Angels of His Nature, September 8, 2012, at 2pm
Adults & Young Adults 12 years old + Welcome
Abraham Lincoln's words at his first inaugural address urged his fellow countrymen to listen to 'the better angels of our nature' to avoid a civil war. With humorous anecdotes throughout, historian Glenn Le Boeuf, will tell stories of Abraham Lincoln, who was truly a powerful example of dedication to the truth, restraint and resolve.
Registration for this program is required, and there is no cost to attend. To register, stop by or call the Adult Services Desk at 908-369-2200 ext 13. Registration can also be done using the online library calendar.
Zumba, Tuesdays at 7pm, September 5 through October 10, 2012
Join us for an energizing six week series! As long as you're moving and having fun, there is no wrong way to ZUMBA!
Please wear comfortable clothing and bring water.
A SCLS Release/Waiver must be signed to participate.
Registration for this program is required, and there is no cost to attend. To register, stop by or call the Adult Services Desk at 908-369-2200 ext 13. Registration can also be done using the online library calendar.
Tuesday, March 06, 2012
Vegetable Gardening, April 21, 2012
Join us at the Hillsborough Public Library at 2pm on Saturday, April 21, as Cheryl, a local home vegetable gardener, shares her step by step approach through one growing season. She shows how to get high production with low maintenance and cost. These methods can be applied to home gardens, large or small.
Registration for this program is required, and there is no cost to attend. To register, stop by or call the Adult Services Desk at 908-369-2200 ext 13. Registration can also be done using the online library calendar.
Registration for this program is required, and there is no cost to attend. To register, stop by or call the Adult Services Desk at 908-369-2200 ext 13. Registration can also be done using the online library calendar.
Poetry in the West Wing, April 18, 2012
Join us at the Hillsborough Public Library at 7pm on Wednesday, April 18, for a program in honor of National Poetry Month. Storyteller Kathryn Weidener will use poetry and stories to engage the audience in welcoming spring.
This program will be in the West Wing of the library. There is no registration required, and no cost to attend.
This program will be in the West Wing of the library. There is no registration required, and no cost to attend.
Getting to Know Your Digital Camera, April 19, 2012
Join us at the Hillsborough Public Libary at 7pm on Tuesday, April 10, as renowned NJ photographer Walter Choroszewski brings his photo expertise, humor, and 'straight talk' perspective for an introduction to the basics of photography in the Digital Age.
Registration for this program is required, and there is no cost to attend. To register, stop by or call the Adult Services Desk at 908-369-2200 ext 13. Registration can also be done using the online library calendar.
Registration for this program is required, and there is no cost to attend. To register, stop by or call the Adult Services Desk at 908-369-2200 ext 13. Registration can also be done using the online library calendar.
Wednesday, February 22, 2012
A Bit of Earth, March 29, 2012
Join us at the Hillsborough Public Library at 7pm on Thursday, March 29, as author Gordon Thomas Ward presents A Bit of Earth: Preserving Childhood, History, and a Sense of Place ......enchanting anecdotes of youth to inspire reconnections with our childhood and to understand our voyage of discovery.
Registration for this program is required, and there is no cost to attend. To register, stop by or call the Adult Services Desk at 908-369-2200 ext 13. Registration can also be done using the online library calendar.
Registration for this program is required, and there is no cost to attend. To register, stop by or call the Adult Services Desk at 908-369-2200 ext 13. Registration can also be done using the online library calendar.
It's On My List!, March 27, 2012
Join us at the Hillsborough Public Library at 1:30pm on Tuesday, March 27, as renowned New Jersey photographer Walter Choroszewski will present an inspirational program with stories and photos about a Golden Boomer's pursuit of life's passions.
Registration for this program is required, and there is no cost to attend. To register, stop by or call the Adult Services Desk at 908-369-2200 ext 13. Registration can also be done using the online library calendar.
Registration for this program is required, and there is no cost to attend. To register, stop by or call the Adult Services Desk at 908-369-2200 ext 13. Registration can also be done using the online library calendar.
Evening Movie, The Descendants, March 16
Join us at the Hillsborough Public Library at 7pm on Friday, March 16, for a showing of The Descendants, starring George Clooney, Shailene Woodley and Amara Miller. Rated R, with a running time of 115 minutes.
Registration for this program is required, and there is no cost to attend. To register, stop by or call the Adult Services Desk at 908-369-2200 ext 13. Registration can also be done using the online library calendar.
Registration for this program is required, and there is no cost to attend. To register, stop by or call the Adult Services Desk at 908-369-2200 ext 13. Registration can also be done using the online library calendar.
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