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The Somerset County Library System of New Jersey (SCLSNJ) staff donated over 500 pounds of school supplies and non-perishable food products to The Food Bank Network of Somerset County located on Easy Street in Bound Brook. "Once again, for the 14th consecutive year, the employees of SCLSNJ have

The Somerset County Library System of New Jersey's (SCLSNJ) Hillsborough branch plans to kick off this school year with kindness. "The public library serves as a vital space for connection and support, and I believe that uplifting notes and affirmations can greatly enhance our shared environment

The Somerset County Library System of New Jersey's (SCLSNJ) Manville branch has some big news to share - big news, about an amazing new circulation desk. "We're thrilled to announce a big change at the Manville branch – our brand new circulation desk!," said Nanette Peterson, branch manager.

Storytime is back at the Somerset County Library System of New Jersey's (SCLSNJ) Peapack and Gladstone branch. Even though the branch is temporarily closed for renovations, storytime will be hosted for babies, toddlers, and preschool-aged children in the Peapack and Gladstone Municipal Building Gy

Even while the Somerset County Library System of New Jersey's (SCLSNJ) Bound Brook branch is closed for long-term repairs, Library staff are still hard at work. In addition to outreach events at various venues throughout Bound Brook, staff have been digitizing and preserving archival materials, in

In response to community need, the Somerset County Library System of New Jersey's (SCLSNJ) Watchung branch will be increasing the hours of its temporary Library location beginning Tuesday, September 3, 2024. Updated Hours: Monday through Friday: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Saturdays: 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Sunday

The Somerset County Library System of New Jersey's (SCLSNJ) Manville branch will be launching a new innovative program series this fall titled Memory Cafe. Memory Cafe provides a safe and welcoming space for adults with memory loss, especially early onset dementia, and their caregivers to connect

Customers can visit the Somerset County Library System of New Jersey's (SCLSNJ) Bridgewater, Montgomery, or Warren Township branches this summer and early fall to travel through the imaginations and artistic explorations of five local artists. Throughout the month of August 2024, the Bridgewater

The June Adams Garden, located in the heart of the Somerset County Library System of New Jersey’s (SCLSNJ) Bridgewater branch, was enhanced this spring 2024 thanks to the Friends of the Somerset County Library. “Funding the renovation of the June Adams Garden has been possible because of the gene

The Somerset County Library System of New Jersey (SCLSNJ) can help you enhance your digital literacy. The North Plainfield branch will be hosting free technology training opportunities throughout the summer - and beyond. "One day, someone walked in, not knowing how to use a keyboard, a mouse, or

On June 18, 2024, children were encouraged to take flight at a signature Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math (STEAM) program at the Somerset County Library System of New Jersey’s (SCLSNJ) Watchung branch. “Children entering grades K-5 explored flight by designing their own airplane at

Gather around the (pretend but still beautiful) campfire, enjoy a story or two, and savor some delicious s’mores at the Somerset County Library System of New Jersey's (SCLSNJ) Manville branch camping storytime. “Children can experience ‘summer slide’ where they lose some of their learning from th

This June, the Somerset County Library System of New Jersey's (SCLSNJ) Montgomery branch welcomed over 250 second graders from Orchard Hill Elementary School as they explored the Library as part of their Social Studies unit, 'Our Community.' Youth Services Librarian Natalie Ehnis provided a tour

Embark on a sensory journey with the Somerset County Library System of New Jersey's (SCLSNJ) North Plainfield branch. Discover captivating stories, harmonious melodies, and creative crafts to engage all your senses during a sensory storytime. "Sensory storytime isn't just about fun." said Sarah

Mystery Readers are taking over the storytime chair this month at the Somerset County Library System of New Jersey's (SCLSNJ) Somerville branch. So far, Borough Councilperson Theresa Bonner read for preschool storytime; and Somerville Police Officer Nikki DeBiase, Officer Vito Spadea, volunteer B

The Somerset County Library System of New Jersey (SCLSNJ) is not only a place for finding a great read. SCLSNJ is also a great place for community connecting, intellectual conversation, and art exploration. SCLSNJ's North Plainfield branch, located at 6 Rockview Avenue in North Plainfield, will

Starting June 25, 2024, Somerset County Library System of New Jersey (SCLSNJ) staff will be hitting the streets, parks, commuter lots, and more, all around Bound Brook. "Although our doors may be temporarily closed, SCLSNJ recognizes the invaluable role of the Library in Bound Brook's vibrant co

The Somerset County Library System of New Jersey's (SCLSNJ) Watchung branch will open the doors to it's temporary location on Wednesday, June 5, 2024 at 2 p.m. at 20 Stirling Road in Watchung - only a short distance away from the temporarily-closed but to-be-renovated original branch. “We cannot

In support of Somerset County’s Stigma Free mission, and to provide a safe haven for people to gather, plan for mental health safety, and access help during tough times, the Somerset County Library System of New Jersey's (SCLSNJ) Manville branch hosted a create your own mental health kit program

Throughout the month of May 2024,  the Somerset County Library System of New Jersey's (SCLSNJ) Bridgewater branch will be hosting two art exhibits featuring the work of local artists. Jennifer Troulis' exhibit entitled, “Modern Pointillism,” is influenced by her love for bold, lively colors, espe

Storytelling and hands-on activities combined throughout the month of May at the Somerset County Library System of New Jersey's (SCLSNJ) Montgomery branch, helping to foster a literacy-rich, creative community. Young customers created paper lightsabers and designed their own Pokemon cards, while

All Somerset County Library System of New Jersey (SCLSNJ) branches will be closed on Sunday, May 26 and Monday, May 27, 2024 in celebration of Memorial Day. All branches will reopen at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, May 28, 2024. For additional assistance, call (908) 845-8400. To discover all SCLSNJ has to

The Somerset County Library System of New Jersey's (SCLSNJ) North Plainfield branch wants to teach you to sew this summer and is offering two different program series you can explore. The first series is a drop-in multi-generational program series for tweens, teens, and adults. The drop-in sewin

The Somerset County Library System of New Jersey’s (SCLSNJ) Hillsborough branch will have a 1 p.m. delayed opening on Saturday, May 25, 2024 and Saturday, June 1, 2024 due to Township events. All other branches will be open standard operating hours. The Hillsborough branch is located at 379 South

Somerset County Library System of New Jersey's (SCLSNJ) Somerville branch invites you to go from farm (or backyard garden bed) to table this summer. In April, Library customers participated in several gardening basics programs to learn how to start their home gardens, and received a selection of

The Somerset County Library System of New Jersey (SCLSNJ) is pleased to announce a unique collaboration with Somerset County’s Department of Human Services, aimed at enhancing digital accessibility for County residents. “Known for its commitment to providing access to information and internet conne

On Saturday, May 4, 2024, Brenda Liberti from Somerset County-based business, Bee Lee Blooms, joined Library users at the Somerset County Library System of New Jersey's (SCLSNJ) Peapack and Gladstone branch for Flower Hour. With a stunning selection of fresh flowers to choose from, attendees wer

All Somerset County Library System of New Jersey (SCLSNJ) branches will be closed on Sunday, May 12, 2024 for Mother’s Day. SCLSNJ branches will reopen at 10 a.m. on Monday, May 13, 2024. For additional assistance, call (908) 845-8400. To discover all SCLSNJ has to offer, visit SCLSNJ.org or conn

The Somerset County Library System of New Jersey's (SCLSNJ) Warren Township branch will be hosting a dedication ceremony, celebrating their enhanced children's play space - The George Sr. and Betty Dealaman Children’s Corner - on Thursday, May 2, 2024. "It has truly been a delight to witness the

Green Brook artist Theresa Carson will be exhibiting her artwork of varying mediums at the Somerset County Library System of New Jersey's (SCLSNJ) Warren Twp. branch in a show titled, "Seeing With Your Heart," through May 31, 2024. Carson's art is created using watercolor, acrylic, pastel, metal,

The Somerset County Library System of New Jersey’s (SCLSNJ) Watchung branch will be temporarily closing for renovations on Tuesday, April 30, 2024. “We’ll soon be closing the doors on a branch that’s served its community for decades,” said Brian Auger, library director. “Next year, new doors will

The Somerset County Library System of New Jersey's (SCLSNJ) Bridgewater branch is featuring two local artists in their foyer art exhibit spaces through April 30, 2024. Raghda Elsanhoury is displaying her amigurumi and other handmade crochet items, including: a variety of amigurumi plushies, bag

Throughout the month of April 2024, the Somerset County Library System of New Jersey's (SCLSNJ) Montgomery branch will be hosting an arts exhibit featuring Edward Kessinger's acrylic paintings in a show titled The Four Seasons. Kessinger, a local resident fondly referred to by friends as Mr. Ed,

Every month at the Somerset County Library System of New Jersey's (SCLSNJ) Montgomery branch, children in grades K-4 and their caregivers learn about a new artist, art movement, or art style during Ms. Natalie's Art Academy program. In April, customers learned about Hayao Miyazaki and created So

Somerset County Library System of New Jersey’s (SCLSNJ) Warren Township branch will be closed on Tuesday, April 9, 2024 for necessary repairs (weather permitting).  "The town has arranged for the Library to be fitted with new roofing and we are so grateful for the care Warren Township takes in ma

All Somerset County Library System of New Jersey (SCLSNJ) branches will be closed on Sunday, March 31, 2024 in celebration of Easter Sunday. All branches will reopen at 10 a.m. on Monday, April 1, 2024.  For additional assistance, call (908) 845-8400. To discover all SCLSNJ has to offer, visit SC

The Somerset County Library System of New Jersey (SCLSNJ) is pleased to announce a 2024 Bee Spectacular Spelling Bee Champion. Sixth grader Aditya Jagan Mohan, from Franklin Middle School, won the virtual event scoring a perfect score of 50 / 50. Jagan Mohan said that the most difficult word he c

On Thursday, March 14, 2024, the Somerset County Library System of New Jersey's (SCLSNJ) North Plainfield branch hosted Mayor Lawrence La Ronde for a special storytime event. First, children and parents/caregivers were provided a white ceramic mug and an assortment of markers to decorate with. Al

To celebrate making and maker culture, residents throughout New Jersey will come together in March 2024 to encourage STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Mathematics) learning. The Somerset County Library System of New Jersey (SCLSNJ) was awarded $1000.00 from New Jersey Makers Day, and

Somerset County Library System of New Jersey's (SCLSNJ) Bridgewater branch will be closed on Monday, March 4, 2024 for necessary water leak repairs. Please confirm branch open hours before visiting on Tuesday, March 5 in case of repair extension by visiting SCLSNJ.org. All other branch locations w

These programs are hosted virtually. Most programs require registration. Visit SCLSNJ.org. To join a virtual program by phone, dial (646) 876-9923. After dialing, you will be prompted to enter a meeting ID, which is unique for every event. The meeting ID is the series of numbers at the end of the

On February 3, the Somerset County Library System of New Jersey's (SCLSNJ) Watchung branch hosted a STEAM-themed slime lab program especially for children in grades K-5. Slime was created using liquid glue, baking soda, and contact solution. Food coloring and beads were added to make the slime e

The Somerset County Library System of New Jersey (SCLSNJ) Warren Township branch will be hosting two art exhibits throughout the months of February and March 2024. Lifelong New Jersey resident Ted Ferfecki will be hosting his exhibit titled, "New Jersey Landmarks from the Past." The gallery wall

The Somerset County Library System of New Jersey (SCLSNJ) Bridgewater, Hillsborough, Montgomery, and Warren Township branches will be open on Monday, February 19, 2024 from 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. All other branches will be closed in celebration of Presidents’ Day. For additional assistance, call (908)

Lifelong New Jersey resident, Jean Best, will exhibit her abstract fluid artworks at the Somerset County Library System of New Jersey's (SCLSNJ) Bridgewater branch throughout the month of February 2024. On display will be a variety of paintings, glass ornaments, coasters, jewelry, bookmarks and m

Throughout the month of February 2024, the Somerset County Library System of New Jersey's (SCLSNJ) Montgomery branch will be exhibiting the art of local artist Samia Hafiz Shaaban. Following a forty-two year engineering career, Shaaban retired into her long-awaited arts passion - acrylic painting

The Somerset County Library System of New Jersey's (SCLSNJ) Watchung branch will be hosting an exhibit, curated by Virginia Hartmann, Lieutenant Colonel, USAFR (retired), highlighting the Special Collections of the United States Air Force Academy Library in honor of Women’s History Month.The exhibit

For the twenty-fourth year, Somerset County Library System of New Jersey (SCLSNJ) staff have collected items in support of our four-legged friends currently residing at the Somerset Regional Animal Shelter (SRAS). "Through this donation drive, our employees continue to show their community suppor

The Somerset County Library System of New Jersey (SCLSNJ) partners with Rutgers University School of Social Work to place social work student interns in local branches to assist Somerset County residents who are in need of social services. “I am thrilled to host not one, but two brilliant interns

The Somerset County Library System of New Jersey (SCLSNJ) Bridgewater, Hillsborough, Montgomery, and Warren Township branches will be open on Monday, January 15, 2024 from 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. All other branches will be closed in celebration of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. For additional assistance,

On December 19, 2023, the Somerset County Library System of New Jersey (SCLSNJ) was honored to receive the 2023 Healthier Somerset Above & Beyond Award at Healthier Somerset's Annual Meeting. "As a member of Healthier Somerset's Access to Care subcommittee, SCLSNJ participated in a demonstrat

For the twenty-fifth year, Somerset County Library System of New Jersey (SCLSNJ) staff members have collected and donated holiday gifts for clients of Alternatives, Inc. "SCLSNJ staff members look forward to this holiday drive every year,"  said Charlene Perkins, co-chair of SCLSNJ's annual holid

Local artist Jennifer Troulis will be exhibiting her colorful collection of work, in a collection titled Modern Pointillism, at the Somerset County Library System of New Jersey's (SCLSNJ) Warren Township branch through January 31, 2024. "I can’t remember a time when I wasn’t creating," said Troul

All Somerset County Library System of New Jersey’s (SCLSNJ) locations will be closed all day on Sunday, December 24, 2023 (Christmas Eve); Monday, December 25, 2023 (Christmas Day); Sunday, December 31, 2023 (New Year’s Eve); and Monday, January 1, 2024 (New Year’s Day). All SCLSNJ locations will

The Somerset County Library System of New Jersey's (SCLSNJ) North Plainfield branch is excited to encourage the joy of reading this holiday season by sharing librarian-curated book bundles. "The North Plainfield branch prides itself on providing equitable services to everyone in our community, a

The Somerset County Library System of New Jersey (SCLSNJ) wants to help you bust through the boredom, the cabin fever, or the loneliness that might occur during the winter holiday season. Your Library offers educational, enjoyable, and free break buster programs in December to help you and your fa

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The Somerset County Library System of New Jersey’s (SCLSNJ) Warren Township branch will be closed on Saturday, December 9, 2023 in support of the Warren Recreation Holiday Festival. All other SCLSNJ locations will be open standard operating hours. "While we regret that the Warren branch will be c

These programs are hosted virtually. Most programs require registration. Visit SCLSNJ.org. To join a virtual program by phone, dial (646) 876-9923. After dialing, you will be prompted to enter a meeting ID, which is unique for every event. The meeting ID is the series of numbers at the end of the

The Somerset County Library System of New Jersey's (SCLSNJ) Bridgewater branch will be hosting the art of three local artists, each specializing in a unique artistic medium, through November 30, 2023. Susan Jamieson is a potter exhibiting organic, functional clay vessels in the foyer of the bran

All Somerset County Library System of New Jersey’s (SCLSNJ) locations will close at 5 p.m. on Wednesday, November 22, 2023 and will be closed all day on Thursday, November 23, 2023 for Thanksgiving. The Bridgewater, Hillsborough, Montgomery, and Warren Township branches will be open on Friday, Nov

All Somerset County Library System of New Jersey (SCLSNJ) locations will be closed on Tuesday, November 14, 2023 for staff in-service training. All locations will reopen standard operating hours on Wednesday, November 15, 2023.  “The excellent customer service the public has come to expect from S

On October 24, 2023, the Somerset County Library System of New Jersey's (SCLSNJ) Watchung branch - in partnership with local business Bobey Lou - organized a letter writing and cookie donation event to benefit the Watchung Fire Department. Children created cards, colored fire engine bookmarks, a

The Somerset County Library System of New Jersey’s (SCLSNJ) Montgomery branch, located at 100 Community Drive in Skillman, will close early at 4 p.m. on Friday, November 3, 2023. All other branches will remain open standard operating hours.  For additional assistance, call (908) 845-8400. To disc

The Somerset County Library System of New Jersey's (SCLSNJ) Watchung branch is exhibiting the art of Lee Gaskins, of Watchung, through November 30, 2023. Gaskins, who is a retired art teacher, creates original painted pieces as well as digital canvases which he forms one pixel at a time. Much of

The Somerset County Library System of New Jersey's (SCLSNJ) Montgomery branch is currently exhibiting the art of Richa Rashmi, a local artist from Belle Mead who specializes in an art form called Madhubani. Madhubani is an art form largely practiced in India and Nepal and is characterized by its

The Somerset County Library System of New Jersey's (SCLSNJ) Somerville branch has been hosting a person (and animal) friendly, interactive information display thanks to Girl Scout Junior Troop 63212 of Somerville. "This absolutely wonderful interactive display has proved extremely popular," said

Lifelong New Jersey resident Jean Best will be exhibiting her abstract fluid art at the Somerset County Library System of New Jersey's (SCLSNJ) Warren Township branch through November 30, 2023. “Abstract fluid art allows me to create with color and movement, which has been my passion as a lifelo

The Somerset County Library System of New Jersey’s (SCLSNJ) Bound Brook branch will remain closed temporarily while building needs and potential repairs are being evaluated.  "The Bound Brook branch is closed for long term repairs," said Lynn Hoffman, deputy director. “We are working on securing

The Somerset County Library System of New Jersey's (SCLSNJ) Somerville branch has launched a Do It Yourself (DIY) After Dark program series, led by staff member Rachel Bohach. The program series will demonstrate how to make trendy foods and beverages at home on a budget. "I'm very excited to be

The Somerset County Library System of New Jersey’s (SCLSNJ) Bound Brook branch will be closed beginning Saturday, October 7, 2023 through Saturday, October 14, 2023. “Expert testing has revealed that there is asbestos in the newer part of the Bound Brook branch,” said Lynn Hoffman, deputy directo

The Somerset County Library System of New Jersey’s (SCLSNJ) Bridgewater branch will be closed Monday, October 9 through Thursday, October 12, 2023 for necessary, unexpected building repairs.  There will be no access to the building or parking area. As a result, all branch book drops will be close

Next time you visit the Somerset County Library System of New Jersey's (SCLSNJ) North Plainfield branch, make sure to visit Roscoe - their new snake. Don't worry, no need to be scared, Roscoe is not poisonous. In fact, Roscoe is a Rock Snake, created one rock link at a time through a community-ba

For the thirteenth year, Somerset County Library System of New Jersey (SCLSNJ) employees have partnered with the Food Bank Network of Somerset County to collect school supplies and more for County children in need. "Once again, for the 13th consecutive year, the employees of SCLSNJ have answered

The Somerset County Library System of New Jersey's (SCLSNJ) 11 locations are known throughout the community as the place to find a great book. And, we are. But, the Library is also the place to discover and relive the fascinating history of Somerset County. "Captivating images of the history of

On August 29, 2023, the Somerset County Library System of New Jersey's (SCLSNJ) Watchung branch hosted a haunted library-themed escape room for teens. Teens were tasked with solving puzzles and clues to uncover a prize. “The purpose of escape the room programs is to find clues, solve puzzles, and

These programs are hosted virtually. Most programs require registration. Visit SCLSNJ.org. To join a virtual program by phone, dial (646) 876-9923. After dialing, you will be prompted to enter a meeting ID, which is unique for every event. The meeting ID is the series of numbers at the end of the

On Tuesday, August 22, 2023, the Somerset County Library System of New Jersey (SCLSNJ) celebrated the end of Summer Reading in collaboration with the Somerset Patriots; Yankee great Ron Guidry; Vicky - the System's seeing-eye puppy-in-training; and many dedicated readers. https://sclsnj.org/wp-co

All Somerset County Library System of New Jersey (SCLSNJ) locations will be closed on Sunday, September 3 and Monday, September 4, 2023 for Labor Day.  For questions, call (908) 458-8400. To discover all SCLSNJ has to offer, visit SCLSNJ.org or connect with SCLSNJ on Facebook, X (formerly Twitter

Share your journey to branch manager: Basically put, while I very much enjoy and had a passion for my prior job with the system, I realized that being connected to a local community was something that is a good fit for me. My filling in at Peapack and Gladstone for an extended period helped me co

Share your journey to branch manager: My journey into libraries started during my undergraduate studies at Rutgers University. I was a journalism major in the School of Communication, Information, and Library Studies. During my junior year, graduate students from the school did a presentation on

Share your journey to branch manager: Coming from the nonprofit world working in family services, it was a very natural step into library work. My first day at SCLSNJ was on Halloween in 2017, so almost six years ago now, and I count myself very lucky to have joined the team. My early work at SCL

Share your journey to branch manager: I fell in love with librarianship at Watchung branch where I worked as a library assistant in the ‘90s. After graduating from Rutgers University with my undergraduate degree I worked as the public relations coordinator for the Library System sharing my love o

Share your journey to branch manager: After earning a bachelor of fine arts degree in visual arts, I thoroughly expected to exhibit at the Museum of Modern Art. Obviously, that did not happen. However, that experience nurtured my curious creative thinking, and eye for really good design, paving t

Share your journey to branch manager: I graduated undergrad in 2008 - the height of the recession. I was lucky to get employed as a retail store manager. That's where I honed a lot of my customer service skills. Then, life took a turn. My husband got a promotion, and his company relocated us from

The Somerset County Library System of New Jersey (SCLSNJ) will be hosting an open house grand opening event for the System’s first digital preservation lab. The event will be hosted on Thursday, August 31, 2023 from 4-7 p.m. at the Montgomery branch "We are so excited to officially open SCLSNJ's

At the Somerset County Library System of New Jersey's (SCLSNJ) Watchung branch, children in grades K-5 explored STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Mathematics) by sharing a bowl of ice cream - topped with rainbow sprinkles, of course! The homemade ice cream was created by blending to

Somerset County hosts one of the largest free 4-H Fairs in the state and this summer the fair will be hosted Wednesday, August 9 through Friday, August 11, 2023 from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. The Somerset County Library System of New Jersey (SCLSNJ) is excited to once again participate in this annual sum

The Somerset County Library System of New Jersey (SCLSNJ) serves 15 municipalities throughout Somerset County, and maintains 11 Library locations. One goal of the Library System is to be the space for neighbors to come together, meet, visit, interact, and explore. The branches strive to connect w

The Somerset County Library System of New Jersey's (SCLSNJ) Hillsborough branch hosted Deputy Mayor Robert Britting at toddler time on Tuesday, July 18, 2023. During the storytime segment of the program, the Deputy Mayor read, "Spot Bakes A Cake" by Eric Hill and "Hello, Day" by Anita Lobel. The

All Somerset County Library System of New Jersey (SCLSNJ) locations will be closed on Tuesday, July 4, 2023 in celebration of Independence Day. For questions, call (908) 458-8400. To discover all SCLSNJ has to offer, visit SCLSNJ.org or connect with SCLSNJ on Facebook, Twitter, or YouTube.

Summer Reading season has officially kicked off across the nation. Children, tweens, teens, and adults are excited to challenge themselves to read more this summer. At the Somerset County Library System of New Jersey's (SCLSNJ) North Plainfield branch, families kicked off their summer with games,

Vibrant irises are the subject of the inaugural art show at the Somerset County Library System of New Jersey's (SCLSNJ) Watchung branch.  Chatham resident Hannah Kerwin photographed most of these May blooms at Presby Memorial Iris Gardens in Montclair, New Jersey. "As you view these spectacular f

The Somerset County Library System of New Jersey’s (SCLSNJ) Bridgewater, Hillsborough, Montgomery, and Warren Township branches will be open on Monday, June 19, 2023 from 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. All other branches will remain closed in celebration of Juneteenth For questions, call (908) 458-8400. To dis

All Somerset County Library System of New Jersey (SCLSNJ) locations will be closed on Sunday, June 18, 2023 for Father’s Day. For questions, call (908) 458-8400. To discover all SCLSNJ has to offer, visit SCLSNJ.org or connect with SCLSNJ on Facebook, Twitter, or YouTube.

“Summer can be this huge black hole,” said Beth Bouwman, youth services department supervisor.  Continued Bouwman, “There is this huge amount of time to fill. There's so many different activities available during the summer with different access for each student depending on family budgets and my

Local artist Jason Mross, of Warren Township, will be exhibiting his bright watercolor paintings at the Somerset County Library System of New Jersey's (SCLSNJ) Warren Township branch through July 31, 2023.Mross has been interested in creating from a very young age, creating both complex LEGO® struct

The Somerset County Library System of New Jersey’s (SCLSNJ) Warren Township branch will close at 5 p.m. Wednesday, June 14 through Saturday, June 17, 2023 for the Warren Township Lions Club Expo Carnival. All other SCLSNJ locations will be open standard operating hours. “The annual Warren Townshi

The Somerset County Library System of New Jersey’s (SCLSNJ) Hillsborough branch will have a delayed opening - opening at 1 p.m. - on Saturday, June 3, 2023 in support of the town’s Green Living and Wellness Fair. The Hillsborough branch is located at 379 South Branch Road in Hillsborough. For que

On May 3, the Somerset County Library System of New Jersey's (SCLSNJ) Bridgewater branch dedicated the central courtyard garden to former, long-time Library director June Adams. "This is so amazing," said Adams. "Whoever came up with this idea, he or she or they, certainly has my number. There am

All Somerset County Library System of New Jersey (SCLSNJ) locations will be closed on Sunday, May 28 and Monday, May 29, 2023 in celebration of Memorial Day weekend. For questions, call (908) 458-8400. To discover all SCLSNJ has to offer, visit SCLSNJ.org or connect with SCLSNJ on Facebook, Twitt

The Somerset County Library System of New Jersey’s (SCLSNJ) Hillsborough branch will have a delayed opening - opening at 1 p.m. - on Saturday, May 27, 2023 for a salute to military breakfast. The Hillsborough branch is located at 379 South Branch Road in Hillsborough. For questions, call (908) 45

This past April, the Somerset County Library System of New Jersey’s Warren Township branch revealed two new building enhancements. The Friends of the Warren Township Library procured two new benches for the front of the building and the Warren Township Library Advisory Board purchased two interact

All Somerset County Library System of New Jersey (SCLSNJ) branches will be closed on Sunday, May 14, 2023 for Mother’s Day.  For questions, call (908) 458-8400. To discover all SCLSNJ has to offer, visit SCLSNJ.org or connect with SCLSNJ on Facebook, Twitter, or YouTube.

The Somerset County Library System of New Jersey's (SCLSNJ) Bridgewater branch celebrated Earth Day with over 90 participants during their recent disabilities social hour. "I think the customers who come to the Bridgewater branch’s social hours feel the efforts our staff members have put into thi

The Mary Jacobs Foundation, in partnership with the Somerset County Library System of New Jersey (SCLSNJ), is pleased to announce the grand opening of the Mary Jacobs Neighborhood Library, located in Rocky Hill. Working cooperatively, the Foundation and Library System will be hosting an open house

The Somerset County Library System of New Jersey (SCLSNJ) cares about early literacy and helping your student be ready for Kindergarten. The Library hosts strategic, evidence-based storytimes System-wide to help caregivers better navigate early childhood learning. At our Watchung branch, Mila Al

Celebrate Deaf History Month this April at the Somerset County Library System of New Jersey's (SCLSNJ) Hillsborough branch. SCLSNJ library staffers Ann Jones and Pam Zamory collaborated on creating an interactive, multi-generational display that was inspired by a symposium on best practices on d

The Somerset County Library System of New Jersey’s (SCLSNJ) Warren Township branch will close at 5 p.m. on Thursday, April 20, 2023 for Eid al-Fitr. All other SCLSNJ locations will be open standard operating hours. “The Interfaith Coalition of Watchung Hills is partnering with Warren Township for

All Somerset County Library System of New Jersey (SCLSNJ) branches will be closed on Sunday, April 9, 2023 for Easter Sunday.  For questions, call (908) 458-8400. To discover all SCLSNJ has to offer, visit SCLSNJ.org or connect with SCLSNJ on Facebook, Twitter, or YouTube.

The Somerset County Library System of New Jersey (SCLSNJ) is excited to be partnering with Grow with Google to offer scholarships to System Card holders (18+) for the Google’s Career Certificate program as part of the Grow with Google Partner Program. The Certificates equip people with job-ready

The winning word in the Somerset County Library System of New Jersey's (SCLSNJ) seventh annual Spelling Bee Spectacular was "tumpline." Tumpline is a noun whose origins stem from Algonquian, English, and Latin-derived French. A tumpline is a sling formed by a strap slung over the forehead or che

Paint and calligraphy artist Allan Jann, of Watchung, will be exhibiting traditional brush fans at the Somerset County Library System of New Jersey's (SCLSNJ) Warren Township branch through May 31, 2023. Jann draws inspiration in the creation of his art from nature as well as from literary and ph

 “Ordinary women do extraordinary things,” said author and award-winning historian Kate Clifford Larson.  Continued Larson, “We don't have enough stories about women. As an American historian, there are so many women in our American story that we don't know about, and we should. I don't need to t

New Jersey Makers Day will be hosted state-wide March 24 through March 26. However, the Somerset County Library System of New Jersey (SCLSNJ) is so excited about the opportunity to “make,” the System has decided to celebrate all March long. “SCLSNJ branches are so excited to bring New Jersey Make

Library Director Brian Auger believes, and states often, that Libraries are “vital cornerstones of communities.” In order for public libraries to continue to fulfill this role and remain relevant in a changing world, priorities and the overarching mission of the organization must be routinely eval

Artist and teacher Aprajita Lal, a Bridgewater resident, strives to create art that is both happy and peaceful. Lal uses watercolors, acrylics, oils, and mixed media to take viewers to "untouched, pristine surroundings," hoping that this artistic journey will bring happiness. The Somerset County Li

The Somerset County Library System of New Jersey’s (SCLSNJ) Bridgewater, Hillsborough, Montgomery, and Warren Township branches will be open on Monday, February 20, 2023 from 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. All other branches will remain closed in celebration of Presidents’ Day. For questions, call (908) 458-84

Somerset County Library System of New Jersey (SCLSNJ) employees love dogs. And, cats. And, turtles. Along with rabbits and gerbils. Birds, too. Really, any creature great or small. And, so, for the twenty-third year, Library System employees did what they could to help our local furry, feathered,

The Somerset County Library System of New Jersey (SCLSNJ) will be hosting the seventh annual Somerset County Bee Spectacular Spelling Bee on March 4 at 1 p.m. “We are delighted once again to be the host of the Somerset County regional Bee,” said Brian Auger, library director. “Our winner will go

Share in the excitement of Lunar New Year with the Somerset County Library System of New Jersey (SCLSNJ). The Montgomery branch has created an informative display featuring world language books, Asian cookbooks, and books written by Asian authors from numerous cultures, including: China, Vietnam,

Somerset County Library System of New Jersey's (SCLSNJ) Bound Brook branch celebrates the history of Bound Brook by installing a Council Oak mural into the youth services space. The Council Oak is believed to be one of the oldest trees in New Jersey. According to local history experts, the tree w

“I have always been interested in people's struggles, and that is what I write about,” explained author, professor, and researcher Marcus Rediker.  The Somerset County Library System of New Jersey (SCLSNJ) will be hosting an in-depth, virtual author discussion with Rediker on Monday, February 6 f

The Somerset County Library System of New Jersey (SCLSNJ) Somerville branch has a new resource available for customers to use - for free - with or without an SCLSNJ library card. This device is an adaptive keyboard called a Maltron Keyboard. An adaptive keyboard fits the shape of hands and the d

“When I was very young, I wanted to be an animal trainer with big cats. Then after that, it was an actress. But, I was always writing. I would say from early elementary on I wrote poems or stories. We [my parents and I] took a lot of long car trips across the country, and I was in the backseat of

International Holocaust Remembrance Day will be commemorated on Friday, January 27, 2023. The Somerset County Library System of New Jersey (SCLSNJ) will be highlighting this day by presenting several programs exploring the traumas and horrors of the Holocaust both through works of fiction as well

The Bridgewater, Hillsborough, Montgomery, and Warren Township branches will be open on Monday, January 16, 2023 from 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. All other branches will remain closed in celebration of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. For questions, call (908) 458-8400. To discover all SCLSNJ has to offer, visi

The Somerset County Library System of New Jersey's (SCLSNJ) branches are known for offering Somerset County residents access to books, research materials, digital magazines, in-branch and virtual programs, and fun take-home craft opportunities. The Manville branch has added a new, and unique, do

For the twenty-fourth year, Somerset County Library System of New Jersey (SCLSNJ) staff members have collected and donated gifts for clients of Alternatives, Inc. "It's the season of giving and it warms the heart knowing SCLSNJ staff members have, once again, fulfilled the wishes of so many deser

All Somerset County Library System of New Jersey’s (SCLSNJ) branches will be closed all day on Saturday, December 24 (Christmas Eve) and Sunday, December 25, 2022 (Christmas Day); and Sunday, January 1, 2023 (New Year’s Day). The Bridgewater, Hillsborough, Montgomery, and Warren Township branches

The Art Space at Somerset County Library System of New Jersey’s (SCLSNJ) Warren branch has installed a new arts display to share with residents throughout the months of December 2022 and January 2023. Fiber artist Lucy Walsh, of Clinton, has been creating hand-crafted hooked rugs in the traditional

Somerset County Library System of New Jersey’s (SCLSNJ) Warren Township branch will be closed on Saturday, December 10, 2022 for the Warren Township Recreation Department’s Holiday Festival. All other SCLSNJ locations will be open standard operating hours. “The Warren Township Recreation Departme

Celebrate Native American History Month with the Somerset County Library System of New Jersey (SCLSNJ). To further honor the month, our Montgomery branch staff have curated a special book display and created a unique take-home craft. "My hope for this display is to shine a spotlight on our rich

 All Somerset County Library System of New Jersey’s (SCLSNJ) branches will close at 5 p.m. on Wednesday, November 23 and will be closed all day on Thursday, November 24, 2022 for Thanksgiving. The Bridgewater, Hillsborough, Montgomery, and Warren Township branches will be open on Friday, November

All Somerset County Library System of New Jersey’s (SCLSNJ) branches will be closed on Wednesday, November 9, 2022 for a staff in-service, system-wide training event.  “Learning and development is an important value to SCLSNJ and extends to our staff,” said Cassandra Collucci, system training man

The Somerset County Library System of New Jersey (SCLSNJ) was awarded a Disability Advocates Award by the Somerset County Board of County Commissioners on Tuesday, October 25, 2022. The Disability Advocates Awards acknowledge individuals, organizations, and / or businesses that go above and beyon

The Somerset County Library System of New Jersey’s (SCLSNJ) Montgomery branch, located at 100 Community Drive in Skillman, will close early at 4 p.m. on Friday, November 4, 2022. All other branches will remain open standard operating hours.  For questions, call (908) 458-8430 or email montgomery@

Somerset County Library System of New Jersey (SCLSNJ) partners with you to connect, explore, share, and discover. Together we enrich lives, expand knowledge, and strengthen communities. SCLSNJ branches can be found in Bridgewater, Bound Brook, Hillsborough, Manville, Montgomery, North Plainfield,

Fridays just got a lot more fun at the Somerset County Library System of New Jersey's (SCLSNJ) North Plainfield branch. Children, tweens, teens, caregivers, and those young at heart are invited to spend their Friday afternoons - from 3:30-5 p.m. - decompressing and innovating at the Library. "Ou

Throughout October and November 2022, the Art Space at Somerset County Library System of New Jersey’s (SCLSNJ) Warren branch will be exhibiting the work of Warren Township fiber artist, Carolyn Hanson. Hanson designs and creates one-of-a-kind wearable art accessories including scarves, shawls, w

For the twelfth consecutive year, the Somerset County Library System of New Jersey (SCLSNJ) has collected and donated school supplies and non-perishable items for Somerset County community members in need. The 11-branch system - through a program organized by Charlene Perkins and Jennifer McClear

According to The Journal of Neuropsychiatry, adult crafting may offer a reduction in the chance for developing mild cognitive impairment by 30% to 50% and offer a natural form of decompression. The Somerset County Library System of New Jersey's (SCLSNJ) Montgomery branch is planning multiple adul

On a fateful Memorial Day in 1969, the bodies of two female coeds were discovered alongside the Garden State Parkway near Ocean City, New Jersey. Author Christian Barth’s book, “The Garden State Parkway Murders: A Cold Case Mystery” digs deeper into this gruesome, confounding, and still unsolved c

On September 16, second grader Samantha Rafalowski read to Bella, a visiting therapy dog, at the Somerset County Library System of New Jersey's (SCLSNJ) Hillsborough branch. Rafalowski read "There Is a Bird On Your Head!" by Mo Willems. Bella gave the book two paws, a "woofing" good read. "T

With the end of summer reading, comes summer reading winners at the Somerset County Library System of New Jersey (SCLSNJ). Although reading is its own prize, an extra something does help to bring about extra smiles. Rylan Aldrich, 2, of Watchung, won SCLSNJ's Summer Reading Challenge Interlox Blo

The Somerset County Library System of New Jersey (SCLSNJ) is asking Somerset County residents to share their experiences with the Library, as well as about their hopes and aspirations for their communities.  "People like me who work in public libraries are lucky, because we get to see the impact

The Somerset County Library System of New Jersey (SCLSNJ) has partnered with the Library Speakers Consortium, a national organization that partners with over 200 libraries across 37 states, to zoom exceptional author interviews directly into Somerset County residents’ homes. "SCLSNJ is proud to j

At the end of August, the Somerset County Library System of New Jersey's (SCLSNJ) Bound Brook branch hosted a preschool art experience for approximately 25 children. Children explored stamp art, and got a little messy in a safe, welcoming environment. "Creative play is a key part of a child's ea

The Somerset County Library System of New Jersey's (SCLSNJ) Hillsborough branch kicked off its Creative Aging workshop series thanks to an in-kind grant from the New Jersey State Council on the Arts. In early August, teaching artist Margaret Fanning presented pen and ink techniques and guided par

The Somerset County Library System of New Jersey’s (SCLSNJ) Somerville branch is one of over 160 public libraries nationwide awarded funding by the Public Library Association (PLA) to conduct digital literacy workshops using Digitallearn.org resources. The PLA Digital Literacy Workshop Incentive,

“It is always good to learn about different cultures,” said Alberto Lopez, Calpulli Mexican Dance artistic director. “Every celebration in Mexico is unique.”  The Somerset County Library System of New Jersey (SCLSNJ) will be hosting traditional Mexican dance workshops in celebration of Hispanic H

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 on Sunday, September 4, 2022 in celebration of Labor Day. All other branches will remain closed. Additionally, all branches will b

Last month, the Somerset County Library System of New Jersey's (SCLSNJ) Montgomery branch asked residents, "What does community mean to you?" Residents, ages 4 through adult, were then provided tiny art canvases and the encouragement to use any arts medium to answer this question. "The Tiny

Through September 29, 2022, the Art Space at Somerset County Library System of New Jersey’s (SCLSNJ) Warren branch will be exhibiting the work of Green Brook resident and self-taught photographer, Stephanie Napholtz. The exhibit, consisting of 24 images, captures the diversity of the world aroun

As of August 1, 2022, the Somerset County Library System of New Jersey's (SCLSNJ) Hillsborough branch is prepared to share its first StoryWalk® adventure - an interactive, nature-filled, storybook journey - hosted in partnership with Hillsborough Township Parks and Recreation. "Sharing resources wi

The Somerset County Library System of New Jersey's (SCLSNJ) Warren branch has been encouraging readers of all ages to dive into reading this season with their interactive, summer-themed bulletin boards. In June, readers were asked to vote for their favorite fish - Dory versus Baby Shark versus R

After almost three years, the Somerset County Library System of New Jersey (SCLSNJ) will be participating in Somerset County’s returning 4-H Fair, spanning Wednesday through Friday - August 10, 11, and 12, 2022. The Library is excited to once again participate in this magical community event. SCL

The Somerset County Library System of New Jersey's (SCLSNJ) North Plainfield branch has unveiled its summer "Adoption Shell-ter." Readers are invited to adopt a pet shell, give it a name, and receive an official adoption certificate. "Reading buddy programs like this, and our monthly Read to a Th

Through November 8, 2022, the Somerset County Library System of New Jersey (SCLSNJ) will be participating in a statewide initiative in partnership with the New Jersey Council for the Humanities (NJCH) called the Democracy Conversation Project. The goal of the program is to discover what New Jerse

Somerset County Library System of New Jersey (SCLSNJ) partners with you to connect, explore, share, and discover. Together we enrich lives, expand knowledge, and strengthen communities. SCLSNJ branches can be found in Bridgewater, Bound Brook, Hillsborough, Manville, Montgomery, North Plainfield,

On July 12, 2022, customers at the Somerset County Library System of New Jersey's (SCLSNJ) Watchung branch explored basic chemistry concepts during a STEAM program by making play dough using general kitchen baking ingredients. "STEAM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Mathemati

On July 7, 2022, the Somerset County Library System of New Jersey's (SCLSNJ) North Plainfield branch hosted a discover and create, beach-in-a-jar craft program. Participants learned how beaches are formed and then decorated jars with beach scenes using stickers, sand, and seashells. The branch, l

Author Agatha Christie once wrote, “the truth, however ugly in itself, is always curious and beautiful to seekers after it.” The Somerset County Library System of New Jersey (SCLSNJ), in cooperation with Professor and NPR book critic Maureen Corrigan, will be hosting a virtual program on August 8

Somerset County Library System of New Jersey's (SCLSNJ) Bound Brook branch is partnering with The Food Bank Network of Somerset County to loan Library materials; sign up new customers for free Library Cards; offer on-the-spot reference services; and to explore other Library offerings including ESL

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 on Sunday, July 3, 2022 in celebration of Independence Day. All other branches will remain closed. Additionally, all branches will

Over 25 children and their parents joined in the Somerset County Library System of New Jersey's (SCLSNJ) preschool summer literacy celebration hosted at the Hillsborough branch. This event helped to kick off SCLSNJ's Summer Reading Challenge which runs June 13 through August 20. Children first l

Over two dozen students from Lafayette, Smalley, and LaMonte Schools in Bound Brook, spent an afternoon cooking at the Somerset County Library System of New Jersey's (SCLSNJ) Bound Brook branch. The students, spanning grades preschool through sixth, made brownie batter fruit dip alongside Youth

Through July 27, the Art Space at the Somerset County Library System of New Jersey’s (SCLSNJ) Warren branch will be featuring an art exhibit titled "I Paint What I Love" by Somerset County artist Terry Gauld. Gauld, of Green Brook, is exhibiting 19 oil paintings which explore a variety of subjec

The Somerset County Library System of New Jersey’s (SCLSNJ) Hillsborough branch will have a delayed opening of noon (12 p.m.) on Thursday, June 16, 2022. All other branches will be open standard operating hours.  For questions, email hillsborough@sclibnj.org or call (908) 458-8420. To discover al

Explore and celebrate Juneteenth with a curated booklist, created especially for you by the expert librarians from the Somerset County Library System of New Jersey (SCLSNJ). Children’s titles to celebrate Juneteenth: “All Different Now: Juneteenth, the First Day of Freedom” by Angela Johnson Rec

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 on Sunday, June 19, 2022 in observance of Father’s Day. All other branches will remain closed. SCLSNJ’s digital resources are ope

Last year, the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) awarded coLAB Arts and the Somerset County Library System of New Jersey (SCLSNJ) a $75,000 Our Town, creative placemaking grant. Through this grant award, the Library System installed two Artists-in-Residence - photographer Diane Wah-Zuercher at

The Somerset County Library System of New Jersey (SCLSNJ) will be opening their eleventh branch library on Thursday, June 16, 2022. The new Montgomery branch is located at 100 Headquarters Park Drive in Skillman. “We are eagerly awaiting the opening of Montgomery Township’s new municipal center t

Schedule Your Appointment The Somerset County Library System of New Jersey (SCLSNJ) is pleased to announce that passport services are returning to your local Library branch on a rotating basis. The Library offers U.S. passport services that include applying for a new passport, renewing a passport,

The Somerset County Library System of New Jersey’s (SCLSNJ) Bridgewater branch will be closed on Wednesday, May 25, 2022 for necessary building repairs. All other branches will be open standard operating hours. While plans are to reopen at 10 a.m. on Thursday, May 26, you should check SCLSNJ.org f

Remembrances from SCLSNJ Staff It is said that books can have a special impact on your life. For staff at the Somerset County Library System of New Jersey (SCLSNJ), this statement rings resoundingly true. "More than ever, the ability to read is fundamental to achievement," said Brian Auger, county

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 on Sunday, May 29 in observance of Memorial Day. All other branches will remain closed. Additionally, all SCLSNJ locations will be

Are you looking to color your world? Look no further than your local library branch. To help welcome May, Raashi Yadav, 9, of Watchung, colored a flower-themed sheet at the Somerset County Library System of New Jersey's (SCLSNJ) Watchung branch. "The Watchung branch is excited to have coloring

The Somerset County Library System of New Jersey (SCLSNJ) will be hosting a virtual program with author Mike Scardino on June 16 from 7-8 p.m. Scardino is the author of "Bad Call: A Summer Job on a New York Ambulance," an intense collection of unforgettable recollections and stories taking place

During the first week of May, approximately 30 kindergarteners from LaMonte Elementary School in Bound Brook visited the Somerset County Library System of New Jersey's (SCLSNJ) Bound Brook branch. During the visit, the students were able to participate in a special storytime and were also given a

The Somerset County Library System of New Jersey (SCLSNJ) has been a cornerstone of the Somerset County community for over 80 years. As the years have passed new branches have joined the System, new technologies have been introduced while others disappeared, and bookshelves have continually fille

Beginning Monday, May 23, 2022, the Somerset County Library System of New Jersey’s Mary Jacobs branch will be temporarily closed for renovations. Plans are to reopen the updated branch in Fall 2022. “The Mary Jacobs branch has served the towns of Rocky Hill, Montgomery, and beyond as both a libra

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 on Sunday, May 8 in observance of Mother’s Day. All other branches will remain closed. To discover all SCLSNJ has to offer, visit

Discover scheduled online programs spanning June through August 2022. The below programs will be hosted virtually.  Note: All Somerset County Library System of New Jersey (SCLSNJ) branches will be closed on Sunday, June 19; Sunday, July 3; and Monday, July 4. To join a virtual program by phone,

The art of Zhi Cheng, 75, of Skillman, is being exhibited at the Somerset County Library System of New Jersey's (SCLSNJ) Mary Jacobs branch through the middle of May 2022. Cheng began her journey of learning Chinese traditional painting in 2020 by taking online classes, watching YouTube videos, a

The Somerset County Library System of New Jersey’s (SCLSNJ) Watchung branch will be closed Monday, April 18 through Wednesday, April 20 for necessary building repairs. "We truly regret the inconvenience this temporary closure will present and look forward to opening as soon as we can. In the mean

Through May 27, the Art Space at the Somerset County Library System of New Jersey's (SCLSNJ) Warren branch will be featuring an exhibit in partnership with the Raritan Valley Arts Association (RVAA). The RVAA is one of the oldest arts associations in New Jersey. The exhibit features 43 diverse work

On Thursday, April 7, the Somerset County Library System of New Jersey (SCLSNJ) hosted their third annual Job and Volunteer Fair for Persons with Disabilities. Over 100 individuals participated in the in-person event hosted at the Bridgewater branch."The return of the SCLSNJ Disability Job Fair, aft

Somerset County Library System of New Jersey's (SCLSNJ) Manville branch installed a charging station in the lobby to help customers charge their portable devices. The self-sanitizing station allows customers to securely leave their phones or tablets connected to a charging cord utilizing a digital

Explore Photography and Dance Resources for Children and Adults The National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) awarded coLAB Arts and the Somerset County Library System of New Jersey (SCLSNJ) a $75,000 Our Town, creative placemaking grant. Through this grant award, the Library System installed two Arti

Attend Somerset County Library System of New Jersey’s (SCLSNJ) Job and Volunteer Fair for Persons with Disabilities on April 7 from 4-7 p.m. The event will be hosted at the Bridgewater branch, located at 1 Vogt Drive in Bridgewater. This event is specifically targeted to adults and teens (16 and up)

On March 5, the Somerset County Library System of New Jersey (SCLSNJ) hosted the 6th annual Somerset County Spelling Bee Spectacular. The first place winner, and the student who will be representing Somerset County at the National Bee in Washington, D.C., was eighth grader Nitya Kathiravan from Rut

Music has the unique ability to lift the heart and warm the soul, to open up the floodgates of your tears or send you down a glorious journey of nostalgia and unforgettable remembrances. Music (literally) creates the soundtrack of your life.  Some individuals believe that with the increasing popu

The Somerset County Library System of New Jersey's (SCLSNJ) Bound Brook branch recently acquired a new online learning tool called Leamos. This product helps in teaching Spanish-speaking residents with little formative education to improve their literacy skills. Studies show that it is easier to l

Library customers enjoyed a winter-themed afternoon painting session at the Somerset County Library System of New Jersey's (SCLSNJ) Warren Township branch. The acrylic painting class was led by Adult Services Librarian Genevieve Girvan. "This casual step-by-step art lesson gave participants the t

The Somerset County Library System of New Jersey's (SCLSNJ) North Plainfield branch has recently installed an AWE Platinum Early Literacy Station™. An AWE Station is a touch screen computer filled with educational games for young learners looking to expand upon their literacy skills in a safe envi

On March 10 from 7-8 p.m., author and west coast journalist Jason Fagone will present a virtual book discussion exploring his book, “The Woman Who Smashed Codes: A True Story of Love, Spies, and the Unlikely Heroine Who Outwitted America's Enemies.” The program, hosted in partnership with the Som

Throughout the month of February, Franklin Park resident Kyoko Bartley will be exhibiting her artwork at the Somerset County Library System of New Jersey's (SCLSNJ) Mary Jacobs Memorial Library branch. Bartley, an international award winning artist, creates animal portraits and other animal-relate

Featured artist and Green Brook resident Theresa Carson encourages Library customers to "take time to stop and smell the roses," or, more specifically in this case, to view the roses and perhaps catch a small whiff of artist paint. Carson's radiant 18-piece, mixed media set was created using acry

Author and musician Claire L. Evans, in her story “Broad Band: The Untold Story of the Women Who Made the Internet” wrote, “An irony: even as computer memory multiplies, our ability to hold on to personal memories remains a matter of will, bounded by the skull and expanded only by our capacity to

The Somerset County Library System of New Jersey (SCLSNJ) will be hosting Somerset County’s 6th Annual Spelling Bee Spectacular on March 5 from 1-5 p.m. The event will be hosted in the multipurpose room at the Hillsborough Township Municipal Building, located at 379 South Branch Road in Hillsborou

Our Hillsborough branch has installed a valentine card creation station in their youth services space. The cards will be shared with the Foothill Acres Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, and over 75 unique cards have already been created. "The cards that the children are decorating are so beautiful

It is time to get in the game at SCLSNJ's Bound Brook branch! The genre showdown display - featuring eight changing genres - is an interactive book display modeled after sports brackets. The display is featured at our branch located at 402 East High Street in Bound Brook. Customers are encouraged

At our Peapack and Gladstone branch, customers are encouraged not to judge a book by its cover. Custom displays - for youth, teens, and adults - which include a special Valentine’s Day surprise wrapped within each item, are now ready for exploration by book lovers of all ages. The displays were crea

On Monday, February 21, 2022, in honor of Presidents Day, the Somerset County Library System of New Jersey’s (SCLSNJ) Bridgewater, Hillsborough and Warren Twp. branches will be open from 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. All other SCLSNJ branches will be closed. Remember, you can explore SCLSNJ’s digital collecti

Somerset County Library System of New Jersey (SCLSNJ) staff member, Lin Cao, lent colorful, fantastical display items to our Mary Jacobs branch in celebration of Lunar New Year. Cao, in cooperation with her colleagues Winnie Bao and Alicia Bloch Chen, then masterfully curated a resources display.

In the classic comedy film “The Wedding Singer,” recently-dumped Robbie Hart, portrayed by a mullet-rocking Adam Sandler, reminds us all that “Love Stinks,” as he ironically decides to perform the J. Geils Band’s 1980 hit during a wedding reception, where chaos ensues. This Valentine’s Day, mend

As Montgomery Township works to complete construction on a new Library in Montgomery, New Jersey, the Somerset County Library System of New Jersey (SCLSNJ) is working in parallel to release innovative digital technologies available for use by staff and customers. Director of Operations Lynn Hoffm

“Libraries and books inspire people to go outside of their normal lives to explore new people, new cultures, and new experiences,” said Jerry Craft, award-winning author and illustrator. This February, connect with your community and explore the experiences and culture of Black people throughout

Over recent decades, libraries have shifted from institutions primarily thought of as places for checking out books, and have merged into community centers for connection, communication, interaction, and, most recently, arts sharing. Together, with our partners at coLAB Arts, the Somerset County L

SCLSNJ continues to be a strong community resource for the residents of Somerset County - through the pandemic, historic rainfall, freezing snow, and the advent of new technologies. In 2021, over 2.8 million total items were circulated throughout the 12 location Library System, over 80,000 new ite

Earlier this year, our Somerville branch received an anonymous donation of a Merlin Ultra Full HD Video Magnifier. This device is a reading aid to assist customers with visual impairments. The easy-to-use instrument allows the individual to increase or decrease magnification; select contrast level

January 27 is International Holocaust Remembrance Day, the anniversary of the liberation of the Auschwitz-Birkenau concentration camps. In commemoration, explore the extraordinary life of Irena Sendler on January 26 from 7-8 p.m., with a virtual program presented by the New Jersey Commission on Ho

On Monday, January 17, 2022, in honor of Martin Luther King Jr.'s birthday, the Somerset County Library System of New Jersey’s (SCLSNJ) Bridgewater, Hillsborough and Warren Twp. branches will be open from 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. All other SCLSNJ branches will be closed. Explore SCLSNJ’s digital collecti

Effective January 1, the Somerset County Library System of New Jersey (SCLSNJ), one of only four libraries in New Jersey named a four-star Library by Library Journal Index of Public Library Service in 2021, will join the hundreds of libraries nationwide that have eliminated fines for overdue mater

Every industry shares their own unique language. Marketing professionals talk about SEO and ROI; IT professionals discuss bandwidth; user experience experts explain javascript, python, and CSS; and libraries are no different. In your modern library, you may hear staff discussing interlibrary loans

Virtually Meet New President and CEO Chris Edwards Somerset County doesn’t have a Chamber of Commerce. More accurately, Somerset County doesn’t just have a Chamber of Commerce, instead we have the Somerset County Business Partnership (SCBP).  “No matter if you are a small business owner or part

Today’s modern Library is so much more than just books, especially when you are talking about the Somerset County Library System of New Jersey (SCLSNJ). The executive staff at SCLSNJ is excited to share their favorite “extras” with you in support of the American Library Association’s (ALA) Library