Thursday, December 27, 2007

Learn About Online Photo Sharing Storage with Flickr and Photobucket

Tired of emailing your photos, or trying to remember what disk they’re on? Share them and store them online!

Sharing your photos online is now easy through websites such as Flickr and Photobucket. You can organize them into sets, add descriptions, create slideshows, and even store them there for use on other websites. Join us to learn how to store and share your photos online at www.Flickr.com and
www.Photobucket.com.

This program is free and open to the public, but we ask that you register by stopping by or calling the Adult Information Desk at 908-369-220 ext 13.

Where: Hillsborough Library Main Program Room
When: Wednesday, January 9, at 7:00 PM

Monday, November 19, 2007

Afternoon Movie, December 4, Hairspray

Join us Tuesday, December 4, for a showing of Hairspray, starring John Travolta, Queen Latifah, and Michelle Pfeiffer.

"It was a time of tradition, a times of values, and a time...to shake things up."

The movie is free and open to the public, but registration is required. Sign up at the Adult Information Desk or call 908-369-2200 ext. 13.

Where: Hillsborough Library Main Program Room
When: Tuesday, December 4, at 12:30 PM
Running Time 117 minutes
Rated PG

Ikebana Freestyle Flower Arranging, December 6-Class size limited to 8 people!

Join us for a relaxing evening of flower arranging with certified Ikebana instructor Terry Chang. Flowers will be provided, and participants should bring a shallow container about 2 inches deep, and a pin frog of at least 2 inches (can be purchased at Michael's).

This program is free and open to the public, but registration is required. Class size limited to 8 people! Please call or stop by the Adult Information Desk to sign up. 908-369-2200 ext. 13.

Date and Time: Thursday, December 6, 2007, at 7:00 PM.

Place: Hillsborough Public Library, Main Program Room.

Meditation In Motion, December 4

Come join us as we explore a wonderful new form of meditation. It includes breathing, sound, and simple arm movements that anyone can learn. The inner peace we gain through meditation will serve us well in all situations of our lives!

This program is free and open to the public, but registration is required. Please call or stop by the Adult Information Desk to sign up. 908-369-2200 ext. 13.

Date and Time: Tuesday, December 4, 2007, at 7:00 PM.

Place: Hillsborough Public Library, Main Program Room.

Wednesday, October 31, 2007

Introduction to Blogging, November 7

Do you have something to say? Then you need to be Blogging!

What is a blog? A blog is basically a website that is updated frequently with new content (like the blog you're reading now!). The best part, though, is that you don’t have to know how to make websites. It’s as easy as sending email.

Blogging has become one of the most popular uses of the internet. Companies use them to provide fresh information to their customers. Individuals use them to keep their friends and families updated. People also use them to express their views on politics, sports, their hobbies, writing, and more. Anything you can talk about, you can blog about!

Join us at 7:00 PM on Wednesday, November 7 to learn how to get and use a free blog on the largest blog host, www.Blogger.com.

This program is free and open to the public, but we ask that you register by stopping by or calling the Adult Information Desk at 908-369-220 ext 13.

Tuesday, October 16, 2007

Halloween Film Festival, October 26, 27 & 28

Halloween Film Festival
Sponsored by the Hillsborough Public Library
Get spooked the weekend before Halloween!

Friday October 26th, Films for grownup kids!
Please register for Friday's films by stopping by the Adult Services Desk or calling 369-2200 Ext. 12.

4:00 p.m. “The Witches of Eastwick”
Daryl Van Horne, played by Jack Nicholson, entertains three bored single women and answers their wishes after they conjure up a spell for their dream man. Or is he really the devil in disguise? Running time 118 minutes. Rated R for language and sexual content.

6:00 p.m. “Interview With the Vampire”
17th century New Orleans: The relationship between an ancient vampire, played by Tom Cruise and his bloodsucking protégé, Brad Pitt is tested to destruction by a young girl, Kirsten Dunst who challenges their established dynamic, leading to betrayal and murder. Base on the book by Anne Rice. Running time 123 minutes. Rated R for language, violent and sexual content.

Saturday, October 27th, Family Films

12:00 p.m. “The Dark Crystal” 1000 years ago the Dark Crystal was damaged by one of the Urskeks and an age of chaos began. If the crystal is not healed now, the control of the evil Skekses will last forever. Jen the last of the Gelflings nearly exterminated by monsters controlled by the Skekses starts his dangerous journey to find the missing shard of the crystal. Will he be able to heal the crystal and restore order on the planet? Running time 93 minutes. Rated PG.
Please register by stopping by the Adult Services Desk or calling 369-2200 Ext. 12.

2:00 p.m. “Abbott and Costello Meet Frankenstein”
The world of freight handlers Wilbur Grey and Chick Young is turned upside down when the remains of Frankenstein's monster and Dracula arrive from Europe to be used in a house of horrors. Viewers report it as one of the best horror comedies ever made!
Feature film for teens, grades 6+. Running time 83 minutes. Please register by stopping by the Youth Services Desk or calling 369-2200 Ext. 14.


Sunday, October 28th, Classic Films
Please register for Sunday's films by stopping by the Adult Services Desk or calling 369-2200 Ext. 12.


12:30 p.m. Enter the Twilight Zone as we present three Rod Serling Classics!
“Time Enough at Last”
For bookworm Henry Beemis, there never seems to be enough time for reading. Until one day, the bomb hits. Suddenly, Henry is the only man left alive, with all the time left in the world to read. But, there’s one ironic catch!


“Nightmare at 20,000 Feet”
William Shatner stars as a man recovering from a mental breakdown. On the flight home from the sanitarium he glances out the window and sees a hideous, furry creature tampering with the engine . When he tries to alerts his wife and the crew, the nightmare truly begins.

“The Odyssey of Flight 33”
A jet-liner fifty-five minutes outside of New York begins picking up speed for no apparent reason. They try to radio the airport, but get no response. After a few moments of harrowing confusion they at last approach their destination…roughly a billion years ahead of schedule! Running time for all three films, 101 minutes.

2:30 p.m. “Psycho”
Join us for Alfred Hitchcocks classic thriller as Marion Crane meets unfortunate circumstances in a remote hotel run by Norman Bates, a peculiar young man dominated by his invalid mother. Running time 109 minutes. Rated R for violence and intense scenes.

Book Discussion, The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time, November 8

Please join us for a discussion of Mark Haddon's award-winning first novel, The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time.

Told from the perspective of Christopher Boone, a 15-year-old autistic savant, Haddon takes us inside Christopher's mind, a mind unable to grasp even the most basic of emotions. When his neighbor's poodle is killed and Christopher is falsely accused of the crime, he decides that he will track down the killer himself. As the mystery leads him to the secrets of his parents' broken marriage and then into an odyssey to find his place in the world, he must fall back on deductive logic to navigate the emotional complexities of a social world that remains a closed book to him.

The book discussion is free and open to the public, but registration is required. Sign up at the Adult Information Desk or call 908-369-2200 ext. 13.

Where: Hillsborough Library Conference Room

When: Thursday, November 8, at 7:00PM

An Introduction to College Education Savings, November 5

The Hillsborough Library and Primerica Financial Services Present……

An Introduction to College Education Savings

This seminar introduces and explains the various options available to parents and caregivers to save and invest for their child’s college education. A question and answer period will follow the presentation.

Topics covered include:

529 Savings Plans
Coverdell Education Savings
U.G.M.A./U.T.M.A. Savings
Taxable Account Options


This program is free and open to the public, but registration is required. Please call or stop by the Adult Information Desk to sign up. 908-369-2200 ext. 13.

Date and Time: Monday, November 5 2007, from 7:00 to 8:30 PM.

Place: Hillsborough Public Library, Main Program Room.

Belly Dancing, November 8 and November 27

Farasha is back! Come shake your belly with us! Join us for two exciting programs with professional dancer Farasha. You will learn the art of Middle Eastern Dance. Wear comfortable clothing!

This program is free and open to the public, but registration is required. Please call or stop by the Adult Information Desk to sign up. 908-369-2200 ext. 13.

Date and Time: Thursday, November 8 and Tuesday, November 27 2007, from 7:00 to 8:30 PM.

Place: Hillsborough Public Library, Main Program Room.

Saturday, October 06, 2007

All About Owls, October 20

The Hillsborough Public Library and the Raptor Trust present: All About Owls. The Raptor Trust will present an in-depth look at the lives of owls. Get to know the eight species of owls that can be found right here in New Jersey!.

This program is free and open to the public, but registration is required. Please call or stop by the Children's Services Desk to sign up. 908-369-2200 ext. 14.

Date and Time: Saturday, October 20, 2007, at 2:00 PM.

Place: Hillsborough Public Library, Main Program Room.

Wednesday, October 03, 2007

Starting and Staying in Business

The Hillsborough Public Library and SCORE present “Starting and Staying in Business”. This seminar identifies the critical steps you must learn if you wish to start a new business, and will increase your opportunities for success in an existing business.

This program is free and open to the public, but registration is required. Please call or stop by the Adult Information Desk to sign up. 908-369-2200 ext. 13.

Date and Time: Monday, October 22, 2007, from 6:30 to 8:30 PM.

Place: Hillsborough Public Library, Main Program Room.

Monday, September 24, 2007

Line Dance!, October 10 & 17

The Hillsborough Public Library presents Line Dance, with Glenn and Georgeanne Valis. Join us for a fun evening of music, dancing and camaraderie with 2 popular instructors!

This program is free and open to the public, but registration is required. Please call or stop by the Adult Information Desk to sign up. 908-369-2200 ext. 13.

Date and Time: Wednesday, October 10 & 17, 2007, from 7:00 to 8:30 PM.

Place: Hillsborough Public Library, Main Program Room.

Friday, September 14, 2007

Afternoon Movie, September 17, World Trade Center

Join us on Monday, September 17, for a showing of the movie World Trade Center, starring Nicholas Cage.

From director Oliver Stone comes this gripping, critically acclaimed docudrama set amid the rubble of September 11, 2001. Working under treacherous conditions, an army of dedicated rescuers desperately hope to find anyone who survived the World Trade Center's tragic collapse.

The movie is free and open to the public, but registration is required. Sign up at the Adult Information Desk or call 908-369-2200 ext. 13.

Where: Hillsborough Library Main Program Room
When: Monday, September 17, at 1:00 PM
Running Time 128 minutes
Rated PG-13

Monday, August 27, 2007

Book Discussion, September 20, The Lovely Bones

Please join us for a discussion of Alice Sebold's engrossing award-winning first novel. Susie Salmon is murdered on December 6, 1973. The story follows her family for the next ten years, narrated by Susie herself from the afterlife. She witnesses her family's grief, their efforts to find the killer, and attempts to come to terms with what has happened as life goes on.

The book discussion is free and open to the public, but registration is required. Sign up at the Adult Information Desk or call 908-369-2200 ext. 13.

Where: Hillsborough Library Conference Room
When: Thursday, September 20, at 6:30PM

Tuesday, August 14, 2007

Ladies ESL Conversation Group

The Hillsborough Library's Ladies English as a Second Language Conversation Group will be starting up again in October. It will be held on Monday evenings from 7:00-8:30 PM, beginning on October 15th and ending on December 17th. Attendees must know at least some English, as this group is an opportunity to practice and improve conversation.

The Conversation Group is free and open to women age 18 and older. Registration is required. Sign up at the Adult Information Desk or call 908-369-2200 ext. 13.

Tuesday, July 31, 2007

Ikebana Freestyle Flower Arranging, August 16

Join us for a relaxing evening of flower arranging with certified Ikebana instructor, Terry Chang. Flowers will be provided, and participants should bring a shallow container about 3 inches deep, and a pin frog of at least 2 inches (these can be purchased at Michael's).

Class size is limited to 10, and registration is required. Sign up at the Information Desk at 908-369-2200 ext 13. For more information on the class call Jean or Joanne at 908-369-2200 ext 22 or 25.

Evening Movie, August 21, An Inconvenient Truth

Join us August 21 at the Hillsborough Public Library for a showing of An Inconvenient Truth. This movie won the Academy Award for Best Documentary Feature in February.

An Inconvenient Truth presents Al Gore's campaign to make the issue of global warming a recognized problem worldwide. Intertwining simple but harrowing statistics with personal reflections, Vice President Gore explains that the tools and methods to reverse the damage we have done are at hand, and that the economic consequences of tackling the problem are positive rather than negative.

The movie is free and open to the public, but registration is required. Sign up at the Adult Information Desk or call 908-369-2200 ext. 13.

Where: Hillsborough Library Main Program Room
When: Tuesday, August 21, at 7:00 PM
Running Time 100 minutes
Rated PG

Afternoon Movie, August 21, Dreamgirls

The Hillsborough Public Library will be showing Dreamgirls on Tuesday, August 21, at 1:00 pm. Starring Beyonce, Jennifer Hudson, Eddie Murphy, and Jamie Foxx.

Don't miss this knockout movie musical about three girl singers who make it big in the movie industry, but along the way find that the price is sometimes too high to pay. As one critic said, "Jennifer Hudson is the kind of woman who can knock down a building just by singing at it!"

The movie is free and open to the public, but registration is required. Seating is limited! Sign up at the Adult Information Desk or call 908-369-2200 ext. 13.

Where: Hillsborough Library Main Program Room

When: Tuesday, August 21, at 1:00PM

Running Time 130 minutes

Rated PG-13

Book Discussion, August 14, An Inconvenient Truth

Join us as Librarian Laura Mellor leads a discussion of Al Gore's controversial book, An Inconvenient Truth, that took the country (and the world) by storm. What do you think? Does the book change your mind in any way? Are we destroying the planet, ourselves and our children? How can we alter the deadly direction in which we are heading? Are we heading in a deadly direction? A few years ago, we laughed at these dire concerns... now we're not so sure???

This popular nonfiction book is required reading for all Hillsborough students entering their sophomore year. Please join us for a stimulating discussion that is open to students and their families.

The book discussion is free and open to the public, but registration is required. Sign up at the Adult Information Desk or call 908-369-2200 ext. 13.

Where: Hillsborough Library Conference Room
When: Tuesday, August 14, at 7:00PM

Wednesday, July 25, 2007

Move Your Body, August 22

Join us for a fun, easy way to get aerobic exercise by following simple dance moves to soul-filled music from around the world. Start with yoga-like stretches to warm up and end feeling wonderfully relaxed. In a quiet, peaceful atmosphere, leave your thinking mind and come into the joy of moving your body. It includes and celebrates all types of bodies, people and energy levels. No yoga or dance experience required.

The results will have you feeling touched, renewed and invigorated.

This program is free and open to the public, but registration is required. Please call or stop by the Adult Information Desk to sign up. 908-369-2200 ext. 13.

Date and Time: Wednesday, August 22, 2007, at 7:00 PM.
Place: Hillsborough Public Library, Main Program Room.

Tuesday, July 17, 2007

Book Discussion, August 9, March-by Geraldine Brooks

Join us for a discussion of Geraldine Brooks' prize-winning novel March.

March tells the story only hinted at in Little Women, following the father, Peter March, as he joins the Union army to fight the Civil War. Although March writes cheerful letters home, this book explains the harsh realities of war, and the cruelty and racism shown by both North and South.

The book discussion is free and open to the public, but registration is required. Sign up at the Adult Information Desk or call 908-369-2200 ext. 13.

Where: Hillsborough Library Conference Room
When: Thursday, August 9, at 7:00PM

Afternoon Movie, August 7, Music and Lyrics


The Hillsborough Public Library will be showing Music and Lyrics on Tuesday, August 7th, at 1:00 PM. Starring Hugh Grant and Drew Barrymore.


Alex is a washed-up '80s pop singer. Talented and charismatic, he gets a chance at a comeback when a reigning diva invites him to write and record a duet with her... but there's a problem. Alex hasn't written a song in years, he's never written lyrics, and he has to come up with a hit in a matter of days! Enter Sophie, whose flair for words strikes a chord with the struggling songwriter. But Sophie is reluctant to get involved, and as the chemistry heats up between these two, this delightful and romantic little film is the perfect way to spend a summer afternoon.


The movie is free and open to the public, but registration is required. Seating is limited! Sign up at the Adult Information Desk or call 908-369-2200 ext. 13.


Where: Hillsborough Library Main Program Room

When: Tuesday, August 7, at 1:00PM
Running Time 104 minutes

Rated PG-13

Friday, July 06, 2007

The Secret to Successful Living, July 31

Please join us for a program on The Secret to Successful Living. The ability to achieve success is unlimited. However, many people settle for less than they want in life. High achievers know the secret of universal principles and how to tap into them in order to create the lives they desire. We will discuss how to apply these principles of success in your life.

Our speaker, Della Menechella, is a certified Master Practitioner of Neuro-Linguistic Programming (a model of communications and business excellence), and has spent the last 21 years researching the details of success and peak performance strategies.

This program is free and open to the public, but registration is required. Please call or stop by the Adult Information Desk to sign up. 908-369-2200 ext. 13.

Date and Time: Tuesday, July 31, 2007, from 7:00-8:30 PM.

Place: Hillsborough Public Library, Main Program Room.

Afternoon Movie, July 30, America's Sweethearts


The Hillsborough Public Library will be showing America's Sweethearts on Monday, July 30th, at 1:00 PM. Starring Julia Roberts, John Cusack, Catherine Zeta-Jones, and Billy Crystal.


The dog days of summer are here, and what better way to spend them than watching this romantic comedy about true love, happily ever after, and other Hollywood endings.


The movie is free and open to the public, but registration is required. Seating is limited! Sign up at the Adult Information Desk or call 908-369-2200 ext. 13.


Where: Hillsborough Library Main Program Room
When: Monday, July 30, at 1:00PM


Running Time 103 minutes
Rated PG-13

Monday, June 18, 2007

Memoirs of a Geisha, "Read the Book, Watch the Movie", July 19 & July 28


New at the Library! "Read the Book, Watch the Movie". An innovative program whereupon participants will read and discuss a book, and then watch the movie version, at the library, a week or two later. Imagine the fun of comparing the freshly read novel with the movie version!


Book Discussion

Memoirs of a Geisha, by Arthur Golden

Discussion: Thursday, July 19, 7:00PM

This best-selling novel is a fictional autobiography of a geisha in 1930's Japan, from her beginnings as an orphan, her training to become a geisha, her eventual success and fame, to her struggle through the events of World War II, and afterwards.


Movie Showing

Memoirs of a Geisha

Starring Zhang Ziyi & Ken Wantanabe

Saturday, July 28, 1:00PM

Running Time: 145 minutes

Rated PG-13


These programs are free and open to the public, but registration is required. Please call or stop by the Adult Information Desk to sign up. 908-369-2200 ext. 13.

Are You Heading in the Right Direction? Career and Life Planning Workshop, July 18

-Are you feeling stuck in your career?
-Are you thinking about a career change, but don't know where to start?
-Are you a mom thinking about going back to work?

If the answer to any of these questions is yes, then this workshop is for you!

Join us as professional career counselors Ilans Levitt and Sylvia Hauser help you explore your interests, skills, and personality type, identifying barriers that might interfere with reaching your goals. You will also get tips on developing a compelling, effective resume. Plan to attend this important workshop, which may just turn your life around.

This program is free and open to the public, but registration is required. Please call or stop by the Adult Information Desk to sign up. 908-369-2200 ext. 13.

Date and Time: Wednesday, July 18, 2007, from 7:00-8:30 PM.

Place: Hillsborough Public Library, Main Program Room.

Yoga for Beginners, 2-part program, July 17 & 24

According to our instructor, Vandana Kareer, Yoga is just about the only form of exercise that is not bound by age, health, or prior physical fitness. It is for everyone! It can enhance and complement all lifestyles. Participants will gain a basic understanding of Yoga and actually feel some benefits after the first session.

Wear comfortable clothing, and bring a mat or large bath towel. It is advisable not to eat for up to an hour before the class. Oh, yes...you can also bring the desire to look and feel good!

This program is free and open to the public, but registration is required. Please call or stop by the Adult Information Desk to sign up. 908-369-2200 ext. 13.

Date and Time: Tuessday, July 17 and Tuesday, July 24, 2007, from 7:00-8:30 PM.

Place: Hillsborough Public Library, Main Program Room.

Friday, June 08, 2007

Afternoon Movie, June 27, Shall We Dance




The Hillsborough Public Library will be showing Shall We Dance on Wednesday, June 27, at 1:00 pm. Starring Richard Gere, Jennifer Lopez, and Susan Sarandon.




Shall We Dance is another acclaimed crowd-pleaser with a sizzling all-star cast! Richard Gere plays a meek workaholic whose whole life changes when the sight of a beautiful dance instructor inspires him to break out of his mold and sign up for ballroom dancing lessons. Now, he has to keep his exciting new passion a secret from his family and friends.

The movie is free and open to the public, but registration is required. Seating is limited! Sign up at the Adult Information Desk or call 908-369-2200 ext. 13.

Where: Hillsborough Library Main Program Room

When: Wednesday, June 27, at 1:00PM

Running Time 106 minutes

Rated PG-13

Thursday, June 07, 2007

Adult Summer Reading Club

The Hillsborough Public Library's Adult Summer Reading Club will begin on Monday, June 11th. To sign up, either stop by the Adult Services Desk on or after June 11th, or email us at hills@sclsnj.org, and we will email you a copy of the Adult Summer Reading Guide and reading log. As you turn in your reading logs, you will also have the opportunity to enter a raffle to win one of ten $35 Barnes & Noble Gift Certificates. The club ends on August 25th.

Wednesday, May 30, 2007

Evening Movie, June 22, Dreamgirls


The Hillsborough Public Library will be showing Dreamgirls on Friday, June 22nd, at 7:00 pm. Starring Beyonce, Jennifer Hudson, Eddie Murphy, and Jamie Foxx.

Don't miss this knockout movie musical about three girl singers who make it big in the movie industry, but along the way find that the price is sometimes too high to pay. As one critic said, "Jennifer Hudson is the kind of woman who can knock down a building just by singing at it!"

The movie is free and open to the public, but registration is required. Seating is limited! Sign up at the Adult Information Desk or call 908-369-2200 ext. 13.

Where: Hillsborough Library Main Program Room

When: Friday, June 22, at 7:00PM

Running Time 130 minutes

Rated PG-13

Tuesday, May 29, 2007

One Book New Jersey Book Discussion, July 2

The One Book New Jersey program is a fun and exciting program with its goal to bring people together by encouraging them to read and participate in discussion and other events about the same book. The adult selection for 2007 is Their Eyes Were Watching God, by Zora Neale Hurston.

Join us on Monday, July 2nd from 7:00-8:30pm for a thought-provoking book discussion about the story of a woman's marriages and murder accusation in a small Florida town.

Learn more about the One Book New Jersey program at the official website.

Click here to see if the book is checked in and to place a hold.

The program is free and open to the public, but registration is required. Please call 908-369-2200 ext 13 or stop by the Adult Services Desk to sign up.

ESL Conversation Group, Wednesday Evenings

The English as a Second Language Conversation Group will be starting up again in July. This group is open to men and women ages 18 and older, and attendees must know at least minimal English. The group will meet Wednesday nights from 7:30-8:30, beginning on July 11th. Sponsored by the Literacy Volunteers of Somerset County and the Hillsborough Public Library.

You can learn more about the Literacy Volunteers at their website.

There is no charge for the conversation group, but registration is required. Sign up at the Adult Services Desk, or call us at 908-369-2200 ext 13.

Wednesday, May 16, 2007

Afternoon Movie, June 11, The Queen


The Hillsborough Public Library will be showing The Queen on Monday, June 11, at 1;00PM. Starring Helen Mirren and Michael Sheen.

Watch as Academy Award-winning actress Helen Mirren transforms herself in this role of a lifetime during an intimate, revealing and sometimes humorous behind-the-scenes glimpse at the interaction between Her Majesty Elizabeth II and Prime Minister Tony Blair following the death of Princess Diana. The two struggle to reach a compromise between what was a private tragedy for the Royal Family and the public's demand for an overt display of mourning.

The movie is free and open to the public, but registration is required. Seating is limited! Sign up at the Adult Information Desk or call 908-369-2200 ext. 13.

Where: Hillsborough Library Main Program Room

When: Monday, June 11, at 1:00PM

Running Time 97 minutes

Rated PG-13

Program Cancellation-Exercise and Wellness, May 17.

Unfortunately, the Exercise and Wellness program scheduled for this Thursday evening has been cancelled. If it is rescheduled, we will note it on the blog, and with flyers at the library.

Friday, May 11, 2007

The Bottom Line is Effectiveness, June 12. Follow-Up to the January ADHD 7 Learning Disorders Program

EEG Neuro Feedback as a Non-Medication Treatment for ADHD. Dr. Tansey will present actual results obtained from treating those children and adults who came for treatment following his talk in January. He will present the science and techniques used, presenting and explaining the actual training screens used, and how sessions are conducted. Most importantly, he will present the actual results and changes in ADHD, attention, racing mind, reading skills and math skills with changes in the EEG data.

The program is free and open to the public, but registration is required.

Please call or stop by the Adult Information Desk to sign up. 908-369-2200 ext. 13.


Date and Time: Tuesday, June 12, 2007, at 7:00 PM.

Place: Hillsborough Public Library, Main Program Room.

Friday, May 04, 2007

The Many Ways to Relieve Tension, May 30

As life gets more and more hectic, the tension it produces is stored in our bodies, building to unhealthy levels. Something's got to give...but before that happens, applying the time proven methods of yoga, deep breathing, and massage may help us achieve the control we need.

Join Janet Long, a community Yoga Instructor, for an initial discussion providing basic instruction utilizing these techniques.

Wear comfortable clothes, and come prepared to relax and have fun!

This program is free and open to the public, but registration is required. Please call or stop by the Adult Information Desk to sign up. 908-369-2200 ext. 13.

Date and Time: Wednesday, May 30, 2007, from 7:00-8:30 PM.

Place: Hillsborough Public Library, Main Program Room.

Tuesday, May 01, 2007

Afternoon Movie, Because I Said So, DATE CHANGED!-Now Showing May 22


The Hillsborough Public Library will be showing Because I Said So on May 22, at 1:00PM. Starring Diane Keaton, Mandy Moore, Lauren Graham, and Piper Perabo. Directed by Michael Lehmann.


Daphne Wilder is the loving mother of three very different daughters: stable Maggie, irreverent Mae, and the youngest, insecure Milly. Milly tends to attract psychos, so Daphne decides to set her up with Mr. Right by taking out a personal ad in her name. All three daughters help Daphne understand that she is dealing with their romantic lives to keep from facing her own in this family dramedy.


The movie is free and open to the public, but registration is required. Seating is limited! Sign up at the Adult Information Desk or call 908-369-2200 ext. 13.


Where: Hillsborough Library Main Program Room
When: Tuesday, May 22, at 1:00PM
Running Time 102 minutes
Rated PG-13

Monday, April 30, 2007

Nutrition and Exercise, May 21

Join nutritionist and personal trainer Scott Laifer for a Question and Answer session about nutrition and exercise, and how they go together. Through the years, Scott has empowered hundreds to improve the longevity and quality of their lives by using nutrition, exercise, and especially, a proper mind set to help achieve permanent results.

This program is free and open to the public, but registration is required. Please call or stop by the Adult Information Desk to sign up. 908-369-2200 ext. 13.

Date and Time: Monday, May 21, 2007, from 7:30 PM.

Place: Hillsborough Public Library, Main Program Room.

Exercise and Wellness, May 17-CANCELLED!

Unfortunately, this program has been cancelled. If it is rescheduled, we will note it on the blog, and with flyers at the library.

Exercise is good for you...unless you do it improperly. Then it can cause hours of pain, discomfort, and often permanent damage.

Join Hunterdon County Medical Center's Exercise Physiologist Joanne Ferrise as she reviews how you can exercise safely and properly to gain the maximum benefit of your workout. Wear comfortable clothes and footwear. Time will be allotted for a Q&A period.

This program is free and open to the public, but registration is required. Please call or stop by the Adult Information Desk to sign up. 908-369-2200 ext. 13.

Date and Time: Thursday, May 17, 2007, from 7:00-8:30 PM.

Place: Hillsborough Public Library, Main Program Room.

Monday, April 23, 2007

Book Discussion: Snow Flower and the Secret Fan, by Lisa See, May 10

Please join librarian Chris Murray for an intriguing discussion of this sensitive book, which chronicles the lives of two Chinese girls from childhood through maturity, as they attempt to weave their way through the turbulent culture clashes of nineteenth-century China. Over the years they send secret messages to each other by writing on a silk fan, recording important events in their lives. A misunderstanding causes the women to stop writing, but they reconcile as Snow Flower's death approaches.

This program is free and open to the public, but registration is required. Please call or stop by the Adult Information Desk to sign up. 908-369-2200 ext. 13.

Date and Time: Thurssday, May 10, 2007, at 7:00 PM.

Place: Hillsborough Public Library Conference Room.

Thursday, April 19, 2007

Everyday Tips on How We Can Protect Our Environment, May 8

Now that you've become aware of the problems with global warming, come learn what YOU can do to help protect the environment and community that you live in. Figure out how to reduce your energy consumption, and reuse and recycle things you didn't consider before.

Our speaker, Thuy Anh Le, is an Environmental Steward with the Rutgers Cooperative Extension, a unit of the New Jersey Agricultural Experiment Station at Cook College. A resident of Hillsborough, Thuy Anh would like to share the information she has with other members of the community. She will present a slide show with Q&A afterwards.

This program is free and open to the public, but registration is required. Please call or stop by the Adult Information Desk to sign up. 908-369-2200 ext. 13.

Date and Time: Tuesday, May 8, 2007, from 7:00-8:45 PM.

Place: Hillsborough Public Library, Main Program Room.

Tuesday, April 10, 2007

How to Landscape Your Home Like a Professional, May 1

Join us when plant consultant and garden designer Hank Snyder explains the ins and outs of successful landscaping. Topics to be covered include: fundamentals of landscaping, color in your garden, soil management and lawn care, what to plant first, and the importance of pruning.

Ample time will be allowed for questioning. Bring your landscaping problems.

This program is free and open to the public, but registration is required. Please call or stop by the Adult Information Desk to sign up. 908-369-2200 ext. 13.

Date and Time: Tuesday, May 1, 2007, from 7:00-8:30 PM.

Place: Hillsborough Public Library, Main Program Room.

Delaware and Raritan Canal Slide-Talk, April 28

Adults and children alike will enjoy author Linda Barth's slide talk about this famous waterway, one of the most successful towpath canals in the United States. How did the canal operate? Who lived along the canal? What vessels cruised this waterway?

For nearly 170 years, the Delaware and Raritan Canal has meandered across the narrow waist of New Jersey. One of the most famous towpath canals in the United States, the D&R carried more tonnage than the famous Erie Canal. Today, as the centerpiece of the Delaware and Raritan State Park, the canal provides the people of central New Jersey with both a water supply and a premier recreational facility.

This program is free and open to the public, but registration is required. Please call or stop by the Adult Information Desk to sign up. 908-369-2200 ext. 13.

Date and Time: Saturday, April 28, 2007, from 2:00 PM.

Place: Hillsborough Public Library, Main Program Room.

Chocolate: Is It the New Health Food? April 24

Come join us at our Chocolate Seminar. Daryl Minch, Rutgers Cooperative Extension Family and Community Health Sciences Educator, will conduct this program, which will address a subject dear to our hearts...chocolate! Bring a friend and learn more about the "food of the gods". Chocolate tastes wonderful, and now research suggests that it may provide many health benefits, Find out about the past, present, and future of chocolate, including recipes and, best of all, tastings!

This program is free and open to the public, but registration is required. Please call or stop by the Adult Information Desk to sign up. 908-369-2200 ext. 13.

Date and Time: Tuesday, April 24, 2007, from 7:00-8:30 PM.

Place: Hillsborough Public Library, Main Program Room.

Hillsborough Library Celebrates National Garden Month!

Monday, April 16
The Somerset County Parks Commission will be stationed at the library entrance between 3:00 and 6:30 PM to provide information on visiting the beautiful parks of Somerset County, as well as the activities they offer.

Monday, April 30
The Master Gardeners of Somerset/Hunterdon Counties, a part of the NJ Master Gardeners Program who are trained volunteers assisting Rutgers Cooperative Extension in its mission to deliver horticulture programs and information to the public, will host a table between 2:00 and 5:00 PM to answer any of your gardening questions.

Monday, March 26, 2007

Laugh Out Loud, April 26

Join us when Yvette Halpin, Certified Yoga Teacher and recently Certified Laughter Leader, combines very gentle yoga stretches and systematic methods of chuckles, giggling and laughter to reduce stress and prevent hardening of the attitudes, leading everyone in a laughter routine designed to make us all feel better. It does the body good, and exercise was never this much fun!

Dress comfortably...and bring a friend!

This program is free and open to the public, but registration is required. Please call or stop by the Adult Information Desk to sign up. 908-369-2200 ext. 13.

Date and Time: Thursday, April 26, 2007, from 7:00PM.

Place: Hillsborough Public Library, Main Program Room.

The Secret to Successful Living, April 17

Please join us for a program on The Secret to Successful Living. The ability to achieve success is unlimited. However, many people settle for less than they want in life. High achievers know the secret of universal principles and how to tap into them in order to create the lives they desire. We will discuss how to apply these principles of success in your life.

Our speaker, Dell Menechella, is a certified Master Practitioner of Neuro-Linguistic Programming (a model of communications and business excellence), and has spent the last 21 years researching the details of success and peak performance strategies.

This program is free and open to the public, but registration is required. Please call or stop by the Adult Information Desk to sign up. 908-369-2200 ext. 13.

Date and Time: Tuesday, April 17, 2007, from 7:30PM.

Place: Hillsborough Public Library, Main Program Room.

Evening Movie, April 25, The Pursuit of Happyness

The Hillsborough Public Library will be showing The Pursuit of Happyness on April 25, 2007. Starring Will Smith.

Chris Gardner is bright and talented, but struggling to make ends meet. When he and his five-year-old son are evicted from their apartment, Gardner takes a chance with a prestigious stock brokerage firm. They endure many hardships, but he follows his dream to make a better life for the two of them in this inspirational true story.

The movie is free and open to the public, but registration is required. Seating is limited! Sign up at the Adult Information Desk or call 908-369-2200 ext. 13.

Where: Hillsborough Library Main Program Room
When: Wednesday, April 25, at 7:00PM
Running Time 117 minutes
Rated PG-13

Tuesday, March 20, 2007

Belly Dancing Workshop, April 10

Join us for what promises to be an exciting event as performer, teacher, and choreographer Farasha gives us a brief history of the ancient art of belly dancing, and introduces us to some of the basic moves involved in this beautiful art of expression. Middle Eastern Dance can be a profound expression of passion, love, strength, and feminine grace and beauty.

Remember to attend in your most comfortable clothes!

The program is free and open to the public, but registration is required.

Please call or stop by the Adult Information Desk to sign up. 908-369-2200 ext. 13.

Date and Time: Tuesday, April 10, 2007, 7:00-8:30 PM.

Place: Hillsborough Public Library, Main Program Room.

Monday, March 12, 2007

Upcoming Book Discussions

In addition to the Friends of the Library discussion group, book discussions will also be held on the following dates. All are at 7 PM.

May 17. Snow Flower and the Secret Fan, by Lisa See.

July 19. March, by Geraldine Brooks.

September 20. The Lovely Bones, by Alice Sebold.

November 15. The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time, by Mark Haddon.

These book discussions are free and open to the public, but registration is required. Please call or stop by the Adult Information Desk to sign up. 908-369-2200 ext. 13.

Dates and Times: These are on Thursdays, from 7:00 to 8:30 PM.

Place: Hillsborough Public Library, Conference Room.

Thursday, March 08, 2007

Afternoon Movie, March 29, Chicago

The Hillsborough Public Library will be showing Chicago on March 29, 2007. Starring Renee Zellweger, Catherine Zeta-Jones, and Richard Gere.

Chicago is a dazzling spectacle cheered by audiences and critics alike! At a time when crimes of passion result in celebrity headlines, nightclub sensation Velma Kelly (Zeta-Jones), and spotlight-seeking Roxie Hart (Zellweger) both find themselves sharing space on Chicago's famous Murderess Row. They also share Billy Flynn (Gere), the town's slickest lawyer. Get yourself ready for some "Razzle-Dazzle" entertainment!

The movie is free and open to the public, but registration is required. Seating is limited! Sign up at the Adult Information Desk or call 908-369-2200 ext. 13.

Where: Hillsborough Library Main Program Room
When: Thursday, March 29, at 1:30 PM
Running Time 113 minutes
Rated PG-13

Afternoon Movie, March 20, Marie Antoinette

The Hillsborough Public Library will be showing Marie Antoinette on March 20, 2007. Starring Kirsten Dunst.

Travel back to the magnificent court of King Louis XVI's Versailles, where scandal and intrigue flourished. An electrifying, yet intimate re-telling of the turbulent life of history's favorite villainess. Dunst portrays the ill-fated child princess who married France's young and indifferent King Louis XVI.

The movie is free and open to the public, but registration is required. Seating is limited! Sign up at the Adult Information Desk or call 908-369-2200 ext. 13.

Where: Hillsborough Library Main Program Room
When: Tuesday, March 20, at 1:00 PM
Running Time 113 minutes
Rated PG-13

Monday, March 05, 2007

Friends of the Hillsborough Public Library Book Discussion Group Schedule

The Friends of the Hillsborough Library will hold book discussion groups at 7:30 PM on the following dates. Any questions, please call 908-369-0110.

Tuesday, April 10: The Buffalo Soldier, by Chris Bohjalian.

Tuesday, May 8: Five People You Meet in Heaven.

Tuesday, June 12: The Terrorist, by John Updike.

Tuesday, July 10: The Elegant Gathering of White Snows, by Kris Radish.

Tuesday, August 14: Snow Flower and the Secret Fan, by Lisa See.

Tuesday, September 11: The Greatest Story Ever Sold, by Frank Rich.

Evening Movie, March 14, An Inconvenient Truth

The next evening movie at the Hillsborough Public Library, will be An Inconvenient Truth, on March 14. This movie won the Academy Award for Best Documentary Feature in February.

An Inconvenient Truth presents Al Gore's campaign to make the issue of global warming a recognized problem worldwide. Intertwining simple but harrowing statistics with personal reflections, Vice President Gore explains that the tools and methods to reverse the damage we have done are at hand, and that the economic consequences of tackling the problem are positive rather than negative.

The movie is free and open to the public, but registration is required. Seating is limited! Sign up at the Adult Information Desk or call 908-369-2200 ext. 13.

Where: Hillsborough Library Main Program Room
When: Wednesday, March 14, at 7:00 PM
Running Time 100 minutes
Rated PG

Tuesday, February 27, 2007

Book Discussion, Graphic Novel Biographies, March 22

Please join us for a book discussion of two award-winning graphic novel biographies: Art Spiegelman's Maus, and Marjane Satrapi's Persepolis.

The Pulitzer Prize-winning Maus tells the story of the author's father, as he lives through the beginnings of World War II, and survives the Holocaust.

Persepolis is the story of a young girl growing up during the Iranian Revolution of 1978, and how she struggles to understand both herself and the changing world around her.

The program is free and open to the public, but registration is required. Please call or stop by the Adult Information Desk to sign up. 908-369-2200 ext. 13.

Date and Time: Thursday, March 22, 2007 from 7:00 to 8:30 PM.

Place: Hillsborough Public Library, Conference Room.

Tuesday, February 20, 2007

Managing Your Anxiety, Stress, Tension, Pain. March 13

Dr. Michael A. Tansey, a national expert on psychophysiology, will present a program on breakthrough evidence-based treatments for effectively managing anxiety, stress, tension, and pain. Conditions all too common in today's frenetic society.

In addressing these issues, Dr. Tansey will present ways to effectively turn around the painful loss of personal self-confidence which can lead to constant apprehension, crippling fear, self-doubt, and physical and mental illness.

Dr. Tansey has over thirty years of experience as a licensed Clinical Psychologist. His papers have been published in the best scientific journals worldwide.

The program is free and open to the public, but registration is required.

Please call or stop by the Adult Information Desk to sign up. 908-369-2200 ext. 13.

Date and Time: Tuesday, March 13, 2007, from 7:00 PM.

Place: Hillsborough Public Library, Main Program Room.

Tuesday, February 13, 2007

Afternoon Movie, March 5, Babel

Sorry, but this movie is now filled to capacity, and we can not take any more sign ups.

The next installment of the Hillsborough Public Library's Afternoon Movie Series will take place on March 5, 2007, with the showing of Babel. Starring Brad Pitt and Cate Blanchett.

In the remote sands of the Moroccan desert, a rifle shot rings out...detonating a chain of events that will link four very different groups of people in a struggle to survive. Separated by clashing cultures and great distances, they are hurtling toward a shared destiny of isolation and grief, as well as the very depths of connection and love. This highly acclaimed film brings back the ancient concept of "Babel" as it explores the nature of the barriers and misunderstandings that seem to separate mankind.

The program is free and open to the public, but registration is required. Update-Filled! No spaces available.

Where & when: Hillsborough Library Main Program Room, Monday, March 5, 1:00 PM.
Running time: Approx. 142 minutes.
Rating: R for violence, some graphic nudity, sexual content, language and drug use.

Tuesday, February 06, 2007

How to Find the Love of Your Life After 40, February 27

Join us when clinical psychologist Dr. Sally Wright demonstrates proven strategies for finding the special person you've been looking for. The lecture will explain why being proactive is critically important to anyone over 25 and looking to socialize, discuss hidden motives and unconscious choices in dating, and provide a clear, simple formula for over-40 dating success.

This program is free and open to the public, but registration is required.

Please call or stop by the Adult Information Desk to sign up. 908-369-2200 ext. 13.

Date and Time: Tuesday, February 27, 2007, at 7:30 PM.

Place: Hillsborough Public Library, Main Program Room.

Thursday, February 01, 2007

Sidney Sheldon, author, 1917-2007

Sidney Sheldon died this week at the age of 89. A multi-talented author, he won the Tony, Oscar, and Emmy awards in his career.

He began his career in the 1940's, writing screenplays for about two dozen movies, including Easter Parade, The Barkleys of Broadway, Annie Get Your Gun, and 1947 movie The Bachelor and the Bobby-Soxer, for which he won the Academy Award for Best Screenplay.

He also had 6 plays produced on Broadway, and at one point had 3 of them running simlutaneously. He won the Tony Award for his 1959 play, The Redhead.

He then moved on to writing and producing television series. His most famous were the Patty Duke Show, I Dream of Jeannie, and Hart to Hart.

His first novel was published in 1970. The Naked Face won the Edgar Award for best first mystery novel of that year. He followed this up with best sellers such as The Other Side of Midnight (1974), A Stranger in the Mirror (1976), If Tomorrow Comes (1985), and Are You Afraid of the Dark (2004). Some of his books were also made into television mini-series and movies, including Rage of Angels, Memories of Midnight, and The Sands of Time.

The Guinness Book of World Records recognizes Sheldon as the most-translated writer in the world, with his novels having sold over 300 million copies in 180 countries, in 51 languages. The Somerset County Library System has all of his novels, as well as his memoir, The Other Side of Me, and many of the movies he wrote. You can also learn more about him at his website.

February is American Heart Month

Cardiovascular diseases, including stroke, are our nation's No. 1 killer. To urge Americans to join the battle against these diseases, since 1963 Congress has required the president to proclaim February "American Heart Month."
The American Heart Association works with the administration to draft and sign this annual proclamation.
During American Heart Month, thousands of their volunteers visit their neighbors. Their goal is to raise funds for research and education and pass along information about heart disease and stroke.

To learn more about the American Heart Association, and what you can do to keep your heart healthy, visit them at their website.

The Hillsborough Public Library also has a selection of heart health books on display. They include:
Seven Steps to Stop a Heart Attack, by Bob Arnot
616.12305 ARN

Strong Women, Strong Hearts, by Miriam E. Nelson and Alice H. Lichtenstein
616.1205 NEL

The Road to a Healthy Heart Runs Through the Kitchen, by Joseph C. Piscatella, recipes by Bernie Piscatella
616.120654 PIS

Diagnosis-Heart Disease: Answers to Your Questions About Recovery and Lasting Health, by John W. Farquhar and Gene A. Spiller
616.123 FAR

The Women’s Heart Book: The Complete Guide to Keeping Your Heart Healthy, by Fredric J. Pashkow and Charlotte Libov
616.120082 PAS

Taking on Heart Disease, by Larry King and others
362.196612 KIN

Take a Load Off Your Heart: 109 Things You Can Actually Do to Prevent, Halt, or Reverse Heart Disease, by Joseph C. Piscatella and Barry A. Franklin
616.123 PIS

The Heart of a Child: What Families Need to Know About Heart Disorders In Children, by Catherine A. Neill, Edward B. Clark, and Carleen Clark
618.9212 NEI

The Mediterranean Heart Diet, by Helen V. Fisher
641.56311 FIS

The Mayo Clinic Heart Book: The Ultimate Guide to Heart Health, by Bernard J. Gersh
616.12 MAY

Cleveland Clinic Heart Book, by Eric J. Topol
616.12 CLE

The New 8-Week Cholesterol Cure: The Ultimate Program for Preventing Heart Disease, by Robert E. Kowalski
616.12305 KOW

Open Heart: A Patient’s Story of Life-Saving Medicine and Life-Giving Friendship, by Jay Neugeboren
BIO NEUGEBOREN

The Harvard Medical School Guide to Lowering Your Cholesterol, by Mason W. Freeman and Christine Junge
616.12305 FRE

The Healing Diet: A Total Health Program to Purify Your Lymph System and Reduce Your Risk of Heart Disease, Arthritis, and Cancer, by Gerald M. Lemole
616.120654 LEM

The Everything Low Cholesterol Book, by Shirley Archer
613.284 ARC

Friday, January 19, 2007

Afternoon Movie, February 5, The Devil Wears Prada

The next installment of the Hillsborough Public Library's Afternoon Movie Series will take place on February 5, 2007, with the showing of The Devil Wears Prada. Starring Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway, and Stanley Tucci.

Meryl Streep is hilarious as the impossibly demanding New York fashion magazine editor. The Devil Wears Prada is "a fresh, funny, fabulous masterpiece" says Liz Smith.

The program is free and open to the public, but registration is requested. Please stop by or call the Adult Information Desk, 908-369-2200, Ext. 13.

Where & when: Hillsborough Library Main Program Room, Monday, February 5, 2:00 PM.
Running time: Approx. 109 minutes.
Rating: PG-13.

Tuesday, January 02, 2007

Book Discussion: The Martian Chronicles, by Ray Bradbury, January 25

Reference Librarian Chris Murray will be conducting a book discussion this month on Ray Bradbury's The Martian Chronicles.

Leaving behind a world on the brink of destruction, man comes to the Red Planet and finds Martians waiting, dreamlike. Seeking the promise of a new beginning, man brings with him his oldest fears and his deepest desires. Man conquers Mars, and in that instant, Mars conquers him. The strange new world with its ancient, dying race and vast red-gold deserts casts a spell on him, settles into his dreams, and changes him forever. Here are the captivating chronicles of man and Mars, the modern classic, by the peerless Ray Bradbury.

The program is free and open to the public, but registration is required. Please call or stop by the Adult Information Desk to sign up. 908-369-2200 ext. 13.

Date and Time: Thursday, January 25, 2007 from 3:00 to 4:30 PM.

Place: Hillsborough Public Library, Conference Room.