October is a busy month in the Children’s area at the Main Library! First up is the chance for kids ages 5 – 11 years to build creative structures at Lego Station on Monday, October 3, at 2:00 p.m. Sign up online or call the Children’s Desk during library hours […]
Monthly Archives: September 2016
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Yesterday kicked off Banned Books Week 2016. What exactly is BBW? “Banned Books Week is an annual event celebrating the freedom to read. Typically held during the last week of September, it highlights the value of free and open access to information. Banned Books Week brings together the […]
We continue to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with this week’s staff pick The House of the Spirits by Chilean-American author Isabel Allende. Spanning three generations, this debut novel from the best selling author tells the story of the Trueba family and the personal and political upheaval they face in Chile. […]
Friday September 30th @ 3pm Join us for Wii games and board games every 4th Friday of the month! We’ve got Mario Kart, Smash Bros., and more! Plus classic and new board games from Jenga and Life to Settlers of Catan and Zombie Dice! Game on! No registration required.
It’s the first official day of fall, which means it’s time for apples, pumpkins, sweaters, changing colors and new fall books! Below you’ll find several lists of the most anticipated books of fall 2016. Mysteries, memoirs, YA and graphic novels means there’s something for everyone. It looks to be […]
In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, this week’s staff pick is from the Dominican American writer Junot Diaz. Diaz, who grew up in New Jersey and graduated from Rutgers University, is a talented and unforgettable writer. This Is How You Lose Her features nine short stories about the ups and […]
Brown Bear, the well-known character in the book by Bill Martin, Jr., and Eric Carle, has been with us for 50 years! Babies and toddlers continue to delight in this story, and it’s one of our favorites to use during storytimes at the library. Everyone reads it aloud together! Brown […]
Interested in voting in the next presidential election? You have until October 18th to register. Completed voter registration forms can be mailed (free of charge) or hand delivered to your county clerk’s office. Voter registration forms for all NJ counties can be found online. Registration forms for Somerset […]
Bienvenidos! September is Hispanic Heritage Month! During this time (September 15 to October 15) we recognize the contributions made and the important presence of Hispanic and Latino Americans to the United States and celebrate their heritage and culture. Hispanic Heritage Month roots go back to 1968 and begins each year […]
A hilarious and witty take on style and beauty is this week’s staff pick. If you’re looking for something entertaining, relaxing and laugh out loud funny, our staffer highly recommends Grace & Style: the Art of Pretending You Have It by Grace Helbig. Grace Helbig doesn’t want to tell anyone […]