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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.