Library Program to Discuss 'Renaissance on the Raritan'

For the month of May, the library will showcase collections of artwork by Ting Ting Hsu and original oil paintings by Linda Lam.

Book Sales:
Did you know that the Friends of the Hillsborough Library have daily book sales?? DVDs, CDs and hardcover books are only $1. Paperbacks, records, children’s books and magazines are only 25 cents! VHS tapes are FREE! May Special: Children’s Books are 20 cents each!

Hillsborough Library Programs 

Adult Services Programs from April 29 through May 11: 
(Registration required!) 
ESL Conversation Group – April 29 and May 6 at 7 p.m.
Sign up for our mixed gender ESL Conversation Group sponsored by Somerset County Literacy Volunteers. 
The program runs through May 20, 2013. Must know basic English. 
Afternoon Movie: "Life of Pi" – May 1 at 1:30 p.m.
Starring:  Suraj Sharma, Irrfan Khan, Adil Hussain. Rated PG 
Reimagining Our Watershed: A Renaissance on the Raritan – May 3 at 6:30 p.m.
The Raritan Economic Development Committee, in conjunction with the Rutgers E.J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy and the Sustainable Raritan River Collaborative will present the film, "Reimagining Our Watershed: A Renaissance on the Raritan." This film features projects and organizations from all areas of the Raritan, South Branch, The Upper Raritan and the Lower Raritan, and many tributaries, too. Dr. Judy Shaw, director of the Raritan River Initiative, will provide comments. We will also share the story of one very special project - the restoration of fish runs through the removal of two obsolete dams on the river. John Jengo, Principal Hydrologist with MWH Global will give remarks. Light Refreshments will be served.
Writing a Resume and Cover Letter – May 6 at 7 p.m.
Learn how to write and/or refine your resume and cover letter for your job search.  Bring your current resume/cover letter copies to work on and by the end of the program, you will have the tools necessary for new and improved job application tools.  Presented by Lisa Chenofsky Singer, Executive, Leadership, and Career Management Coach, Chenofsky Singer & Associates.
Friends of the Library Book Discussion – May 7 at 7:30 p.m.
The featured book of this discussion is Still Alice by Lisa Genova.
Wellness Recovery Action Plan – May 8 at 7 p.m.
WRAP is an evidence-based and strength-based model that consists of focusing on personal wellness and the development of a crisis plan.  It is a model that can be adapted to dealing with the effects and recovery of mental illness, addictions and trauma, diabetes, and fibromyalgia. Presented by Mary Welsh, LCSW, and Janice Guiro, Peer Advocate Catholic Charities.

Youth Services Programs from May 6 through May 11: 
(Registration required!) 
Monday Morning Moms  – For Parents/Caregivers – May 6 at 10 a.m.
This program will have different topics of discussion along with recommended resources.  
Stories for 4s, 5s & 6s: Under the Sea – May 6 at 1 p.m.
A fun family storytime! No registration required.
First Look Books – Grades 6–12 – May 6 at 5 p.m.
Want a FREE BOOK? Get a sneak peek at new teen titles before they hit the shelves! Tell us what you think, and take one home.
Toddler Time for 2s and 3s: Music  – May 7 at 10 a.m. 
Introduce the pleasure of books to your child! Join us for stories, songs & more. 
Rhyme Time for ages newborn to 24 months – May 7 at 10:30 a.m. 
Build brainpower! Join us for 20 minutes of nursery rhyme fun! 
Story and Craft: Robots! - Ages 2-6 – May 10 at 10 a.m. & 11 a.m. and May 11 at 10 a.m.
Listen to a story and create a craft to take home!

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All programs are held at the Hillsborough Library, 379 South Branch Road, Hillsborough, NJ. For more information on any of the programs, or to register, please call the Hillsborough Public Library at (908) 369 - 2200 ext. 14 for children's programs and ext. 12 for adult programs. Registration can also be done online using the library calendar, Facebook or Twitter. For additional programs and information check the library website @ www.sclsnj.org.