SCLSNJ News

This summer, the Somerset County Library System of New Jersey (SCLSNJ) will highlight New Jersey authors for children, tweens, and teens through a series of virtual and outdoor programs. The authors will share stories that commemorate diversity, uniqueness, and inclusiveness. “While there are many great authors from all over, SCLSNJ is excited to showcase ... read more about SCLSNJ Spotlights New Jersey Authors for Children, Teens That Embrace Diversity, Uniqueness, Inclusiveness

This May, discover the top 10 books that your community read in April from the Somerset County Library System of New Jersey (SCLSNJ).  Adult Titles “The Four Winds” by Kristin Hannah “A Promised Land” by Barack Obama “Win” by Harlan Coben “Caste: The Origins of Our Discontents” by Isabel Wilkerson “The Vanishing Half” by ... read more about SCLSNJ’s Top 10: April 2021

For 80-year-old Hillsborough resident Jose Cuevas, visiting the Somerset County Library System of New Jersey’s (SCLSNJ) Hillsborough branch three times per week was one of his favorite activities until health restrictions made it difficult for him to leave his apartment.  In order to connect Library customers, like Cuevas, that are experiencing temporary or permanent ... read more about SCLSNJ’s Home Borrowing Library Services Connect Homebound Customers to Books, Media

Get swept away into the magical world of myths, legends, fables, and fairy tales. Discover fantastical tales about tails through the pages of your favorite storybook or through a virtual Library program experience. Take the Somerset County Library System of New Jersey’s (SCLSNJ) Summer Reading Challenge from June 14 - August 21 and join ... read more about Explore Tails About Tales: Take SCLSNJ’s Summer Reading Challenge

Mother’s Day is Sunday, May 9. The Somerset County Library System of New Jersey’s (SCLSNJ) Bridgewater, Hillsborough, and Warren Township branches, which are normally open on Sundays, will be closed. All other branches will remain closed. Celebrate Mother’s Day with your loved ones and SCLSNJ through librarian-curated picture books: “The Best Mother” by Cynthia ... read more about Closure Announcement: Mother’s Day 2021