Hillsborough Library News and Views

In The Devil in the White City, Erik Larson, author of the #1 bestseller In the Garden of Beasts, intertwines the true tale of the 1893 Worl...

Enjoy the process of creating your own mandala, an Eastern circular design used for meditation and self-awareness. While David Cheifer perfo...

Join Linda Rapacki of RideWise to consider alternate forms of travel to reduce your carbon transportation footprint in your everyday life.  ...

'How to Talk so Kids will Listen & Listen so Kids will Talk' by Adele Faber and Elaine Mazlish is often listed as one of the top...

Starring Domhnall Gleeson, Rachel McAdams, and Bill Nighy. Rated R, running time 123 minutes.

Artist and photographer Walter Choroszewski shares his passion for the arts and history with a tour of the Louvre Museum in Paris. Walter sh...

Join us for a discussion of The Night Circus, by Erin Morgenstern. Waging a fierce competition for which they have trained since childhood...

Starring Chiwetel Ejiofor, Michael K. Williams, and Michael Fassbender. Rated R, running time 134 minutes.

Whether you're new to the the Downton Abbey television series or have watched episodes more than once, consider joining us at our bimont...

Zumba combines high energy with unique moves and combinations that allow you to dance your way to a fitter you with exciting rhythms. Ple...

'Sustainability Steps' Kickoff Program 'Rising Tides:  What Can the Past Tell Us About Future Climate Change?' Bob Kopp i...

Introduction to Gmail: April 9, at 2:00pm Introduction to Microsoft Word 2007: April 16, at 2:00pm Introduction to Google+: April 16, at 7...

A new generation is getting ready to collect Social Security.  Find out what you need to know to make the most of your retirement benefits. ...

The Art of Racing in the Rain by Garth Stein A heart-wrenching but deeply funny and ultimately uplifting story of family, love, loyalty, ...

Join us for our newly formed Parenting Book Discussion group held bi-monthly through 2014!  Are you seeking to simplify your child's lif...

Join us for a special event! The 'GoodSpellers' Spelling Bee! The Hillsborough Library is sponsoring a Spelling Bee for everyone f...

Did you know that there were Native American Indians living in Hillsborough, N.J. and throughout the surrounding region, five hundred to tho...

The Hazy Souls are an alternative-folk band from New Brunswick, N.J. consisting of Nick Geremia (vocals, mandolin, fiddle), Kyle Pucciarello...

Introduction to Twitter: March 12, 2:00pm Introduction to LinkedIn: March 25, 7:00pm Introduction to Microsoft Word 2007: March 26, 2:00pm...

New Jersey History Comes Alive! The Story of Corruption in New Jersey: How Bad Are We? Dr. Marc Mappen has been praised by the New York ...

New Jersey History Comes Alive New Jersey's 'One Armed Devil' :  General  Philip Kearny Experienced, battle-tested officers ...

Lee Daniels'THE BUTLER Starring: Forest Whitaker, Oprah Winfrey, John Cusack PG-13. Running time 132 Mins

They're back! Join us as the sibling group dazzles us  with their Celtic harp, hammered dulcimer, mandolin and more. Have some fun and k...

Our popular "Downton Abbey" book discussion group will delve into its first fiction novel set in the Edwardian Age on the American...

Are you a small business owner seeking to provide health care coverage for yourself or your employees?  Do you work in a small business and ...

DALLAS BUYERS CLUB Starring:  Matthew McConaughey, Jennifer Garner, Jared Leto Rated R. Running time117 Mins

Have you tried yoga and loved it or have you always wondered what it is all about? Robyn Ulmer will lead a 4 week, beginner friendly, all le...

Introduction to Microsoft Word 2007, Wednesday, 2/5, 2-4pm Introduction to Pinterest, Wednesday, 2/12, 2-3pm LibreOffice Writer, Wednesday...

The unforgettable story about a book's ability to feed the soul. Set in Nazi Germany, it is 1939 and the country is holding it's bre...

Join us for our newly formed Parenting Book Discussion group held bi-monthly through 2014.  If your idea of parenting success is to raise a ...

Join us as John Beggiato and Bill Dondiego from Boro Green, a community sustainability organization, and a representative from the N.J. Depa...

A business plan is an essential tool needed to approach a financial institution for financing, or simply to strengthen your own vision.  Com...

Join us for a discussion of The Cuckoo's Calling, by J.K. Rowling, writing as Robert Galbraith. 'After losing his leg to a land mi...

Introduction to Microsoft Word 2007, Wednesday, 1/8, 2-4pm Introduction to Microsoft PowerPoint 2007, Wednesday, 1/15, 2-4pm Introduction ...

Are you a writer who is thinking about self-publishing? Join us to find out how you can publish your own book in print, electronically, and ...

How much of our personal freedom is blocked by negative thought patterns?  Even when things are going well, many of us carry a constant inne...

An audiobook listener's advisory discussion led by Librarian Yvonne Selander. Find out what works in the audio format and discover resou...

Join us as Personal Trainer Laura Mellor shows us the essentials for a long and healthy life! Why   - For health benefits. When - Morning...

New Jersey History Comes Alive Band-Aids, movies, color television, bubble wrap, barcodes, and the modern submarine ...... what do all of ...

Join us at the Hillsborough Public Library for a showing of Prisoners, starring Hugh Jackman, Jake Gyllenhaal, and Viola Davis. Rated R, ru...

Dr. Laura DeMarzo, Ed.D., and Linda Ritter, LCSW, from The Center for Psychological Services, will guide us through a series of self esteem ...

Downton Abbey is back!  Continue to explore the Edwardian Age through our book discussion.  Returning as well as new group members welcome! ...

Zumba combines high energy music with unique moves that allow you to dance your way to a fitter you with exciting rhythms.  Join us for an e...

With a sound based mainly around Celtic harp and the hammered dulcimer, but also bringing in instruments as diverse as the violin, mandolin,...

The popular TV series, 'Downton Abbey', has renewed an interest in the Edwardian Era.  Wealthy aristocrats owned huge manor houses, ...

The Hillsborough Public Library will be hosting an exhibit on the Delaware & Raritan Canal throughout the month of November. Built in th...

Join us at the Hillsborough Public Library for a showing of Man of Steel. Starring Henry Cavill, Amy Adams, and Michael Shannon. Rated PG-13...

Join us at the Hillsborough Public Library for a showing of Much Ado About Nothing, starring Alexis Denisof, Amy Acker, and Fran Kranz. Rate...

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

  Who were the Native American Indians? What Indians lived in your town and where are they now? James Wade, archaeology archivist and field ...

We'll continue to explore the Edwardian Age as popularized in the 'Downton Abbey' PBS Series through our book discussion of ...

Introduction to Microsoft Word 2007, October 2, at 2:00pm Introduction to Microsoft Excel 2007, October 3, at 7:00pm Introduction to YouTu...

Join us for a discussion of World War Z: An Oral History of the Zombie War, by Max Brooks. This book was later turned into a movie starring ...

If you are interested in advancing your career, setting goals, building a team, and delivering presentations, join us in the Career Book Dis...

Come out and support a variety of local businesses in Hillsborough to see the products and services they have to offer. Be inspired if you a...

Join us at the Hillsborough Public Library for a showing of The Place Beyond the Pines, starring Ryan Gosling, Craig Van Hook, and Eva Mende...

Join us for a six week series. Pilates is a low-impact exercise. Anyone can do it and the benefits are endless. Pilates can help your flexib...

Meet the author of the novel The Last Newspaperman, Mark DiIonno. Meet Mark DiIonno, for a thought provoking talk about the role of the me...

Introduction to PowerPoint 2007, September 18, at 2:00pm Introduction to NoveList Plus, September 25, at 2:00pm Using the America's Ob...

Do you want to "Go Green", but don't know where to start? Learn how conservation, efficiency and the use of renewable energy c...

Based on the Lindbergh kidnapping, award winning  columnist and author, Mark DiIonno, explores the real roots of tabloid journalism and the ...

Local photographer Walter Choroszewski is New Jersey proud and celebrates the state's contributions to American cinema and television - ...

Robert Lackie, Rider University Professor, will help you analyze ID issues, and apply safeguards at work, home, and on the road. Light refr...

Join us at the Hillsborough Public Library for a showing of The Great Gatsby, starring Leonardo DiCaprio, Joel Edgerton, and Tobey Maguire. ...

Join us as Tony DeMatteo from the Somerset County Office of Emergency Management will present a highly informative program to review a 72 ho...

All are welcome to join us for a virtual tour of the English castle that is the setting for the Downton Abbey television series.  A brief di...

Katherine Woodfield Hermes, a Health Insurance Consumer Advocate will present a program for those interested in or confused by health care r...

Zumba combines high energy music with unique moves and combinations that allow you to dance your way to a fitter you with exciting rhythms. ...

Join us at the Hillsborough Library for a showing of Mud, starring Matthew McConaughey, Tye Sheridan and Jacob Lofland. Rated PG-13, running...

Are you inexperienced or a novice when it comes to using Craigslist? Whether you're trying to sell your couch or find a bandmate, there ...

Professional cyclist John Gardner Berridge will present a comprehensive program on bicycling, from maintenance to tips for more effective co...

Don't Retire, Rewire! : Five steps to fulfilling work that fuels your passion, suits your personality, and fills your pocket by Jeri Sed...

  If you're into zombies, or just into good television, join us for a discussion of The Walking Dead Chronicles: The Official Companion ...

Join us as food historian Judith Krall-Russo will provide a mouth watering lecture on Jersey Fresh products such as tomatoes, corn, and litt...

Diet is a 'four letter word'. Learn the secrets to healthy living. Diet is about education not medication or supplementation. Laura ...

'Under the Streetlamp:  Tales from the Doo Wop Era' is the second part that follows last year's presentation tracing the early h...

Join us at the Hillsborough Library for a showing of Admission. Starring Tina Fey, Paul Rudd and Lily Tomlin. Rated PG-13, running time 107 ...

SuZen RavenHeart will teach you simple ways to use numbers and how important they are even when looking for a new home. Numerology presents ...

If you've ever wondered about the process of recreating an ancient animal in its natural habitat this is the program for you!  You will ...

Join us at the Hillsborough Public Library for a showing of 42, starring Harrison Ford, Chadwick Boseman & Alan Tudyk. Rated  PG-13, run...

Killing Lincoln THE SHOCKING ASSASSINATION THAT CHANGED AMERICA FOREVER by Bill O'Reilly & Martin Dugard Best selling author, Bi...

This conversation group will continue to explore the the drama and history behind 'Downton Abbey'. Refreshments will be served. ...

Join us at the Hillsborough Public Library for 9 Movements. Part meditation, part calisthenics, part laughter therapy, 9 Movements is a prev...

Join us at the Hillsborough Public Library for a showing of Identity Thief, starring Jason Bateman, Melissa McCarthy, and John Cho. Rated R,...

Introduction to Excel 2007, Wednesday, 6/5, 2-4pm Introduction to Word 2007, Thursday, 6/6, 6:30-8:30pm Introduction to Goodreads, Wednesd...

LinkedIn cofounder and chairman Reid Hoffman and author Ben Casnocha show how to accelerate your career in today's competitive world. Th...

Failure at Gettysburg: 15 Decisions that Doomed the Confederacy From the death of Stonewall Jackson to Pickett's Charge, errors on the...

Elizabeth Jannuzzi, a Certified Holistic Nutritionist, will show us how to prevent and eliminate allergies, boost your immune system, lose w...

Learn how to choose the right plants for your site, deer resistant plants, preparing soil and mulching for maintaining plant beds, time and ...

New Jersey History Comes Alive! Superstorm Sandy, A view from the inside with Mark DiIonno & Amy Ellis Nutt Columnist Mark DiIonno a...

Introduction to Word 2007, Tuesday, 5/7, 2-4pm Introduction to the Mango Languages Database, Wednesday, 5/22, 2-2:30pm New Jersey Genealog...

Love fashion, shopping and bargains? Join Gretchen Pierce as she explores the obsession that is thrifting! She will talk about local thrift ...

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 movi...

Dr Laura DeMarzo, Ed.D and Linda Ritter, LCSW, from The Center for Psychological Services will guide you through techniques to improve healt...

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...

WRAP is an evidence-based and strength-based model that consists of focusing on personal wellness and the development of a crisis plan. It i...

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 ref...

New Jersey Comes Alive Raritan River Documentaries: 'Reimagining Our Watershed: A Renaissance on the Raritan' In 2012, the E.J. ...

Interested in participating in a Book Discussion Group? Here are the first three we will be coordinating: How to Start a Business and Igni...

Library After Dark! with Spook Handy Don't miss Spook's live performance with uplifting songs that come from both the giants of...

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...

'Maximizing Your Vegetable Harvest' will show you how to double or even triple crop production -- a program presented by the Rutger...

Join us in the West Wing as Seasons returns with an exciting fusion of Celtic, folk, original and 'a bit of the blarney' resulting ...

New Jersey History Comes Alive! The Life & Death of the Hindenburg What caused the spectacular and deadly destruction of the luxury...

This program has been cancelled, and will be rescheduled. Learn how to write and/or refine your resume and cover letter for your job searc...

Katherine Woodfield Hermes, a Health Insurance Consumer Advocate, will present a program for those interested in or confused by health care...

Introduction to Microsoft Word 2007, Wednesday, April 3rd, 2-4pm Introduction to Pinterest, Wednesday, April 17th, 2-3pm Introduction to ...

Introduction to Microsoft Word 2007, Wednesday, March 6th, 2-4pm Introduction to HeritageQuest, Wednesday, March 13th, 2-3pm Introductio...

Introduction to PowerPoint 2007, Wednesday, February 6th, 2-4pm Introduction to Microsoft Word 2007, Wednesday, February 20th, 7-8:30pm I...