A Look at Scientific Illustrations at Library Event

Ever wonder how models and drawings of long-extinct creatures are developed? An upcoming presentation at Hillsborough Public Library will help make the complex art understandable, through the work of Carnegie-Mellon University Scientific Illustrator Mark Klingler.

The program, scheduled for 1 p.m. July 27, will demonstrate how Klingler reconstructs renditions of prehistoric animals using artistic techniques, as well as scientific research. Families with children ages 10 and up are welcome.

For the month of July, art work by Shaun Daley and photography by Jerry Spielman are on display.  

2013 Summer Reading Clubs!
Readers of all ages will 'unearth a good book' this summer as the Hillsborough Public Library presents its 2013 Summer Reading Clubs! Registration is continuing throughout the summer! Our reading clubs include the “Read With Me” Club (up to entering kindergarten), the “Dig Into Reading” Kids Club (entering grades K-5), the “Beneath the Surface” Teen Club (entering grades 6-12), and the “Groundbreaking Reads” Adult Club (ages 18+). There will be a variety of fun and interesting programs, trivia questions, and raffles all summer long.

Hillsborough Library Programs 

Adult Services Programs from July 15 through July 27: 
(Registration required!)
9 Movements – July 15 at 6:30 p.m. 
Part meditation, part calisthenics, part laughter therapy, 9 Movements is a preventive wellness exercise program based on the holistic principles of Oriental Medicine and is a lower-impact, mildly aerobic routine. Justin Jaucian will share holistic methods of preventive wellness. 
Adult Book Discusssion: 'Lady Almina and the Real Downton Abbey' – July 18 at 3 p.m. 
This conversation group will continue to explore the drama and history behind 'Downton Abbey'. Refreshments will be served. 
Book discussion 'Killing Lincoln' by Bill O'Reilly  - July 24 at 7 p.m.
In this book, best selling author Bill O'Reilly recounts the story behind the American tragedy that changed the course of United States history. If you think you know this story, you don't until you've read Killing Lincoln. Join us for a book discussion and light refreshments.
Friday Night Movie: 42 – July 26 at 7 p.m.
Starring Harrison Ford, Chadwick Boseman & Alan Tudyk. Rated  PG-13.
Groundbreaking Reads - The Art of Mark Klinger – July 27 at 1 p.m.
If you've ever wondered about the process of recreating an ancient animal in its natural habitat this is the program for you!  You will be amazed as Mark Klingler, Scientific Illustrator for the Carnegie Museum of Natural History, reconstructs through artistic techniques, renditions of prehistoric animals.  See the primitive world come alive through art.  Families with children ages ten and up are welcome.

Youth Services Programs from July 22 through July 27: 
(Registration required!) 
Stories for 4's, 5's, & 6's: Mud & Beyond – Ages 4-6 - July 22 at 10 a.m. 
Help your preschool or kindergarten child get ready to read! Enjoy stories together and build language skills. No registration required! 
Summer Movie: Hotel Transylvania - Ages 5+ and Caregivers – July 22 at 2 p.m.
Join us for a fun movie on the BIG screen! This program: 'Hotel Transylvania'. The Hotel Transylvania, run by Dracula, is a unique, high-end resort catering only to the finest monsters and their families. Trouble arises when a human has stumbled upon the resort for the first time ever! 91 minutes and Rated PG.
Toddler Time for 2's and 3's: Muddy Time – Ages 2-3 - July 23 at 10 a.m.
Introduce the pleasure of books to your child! Join us for stories, songs & more. No registration is required!
Rhyme Time for ages Newborn - 24 Months – July 23 at 10:30 a.m.
Build brainpower! Join us for 20 minutes of nursery rhyme fun!
NJ Academy for Aquatic Sciences presents Underground Animals - Entering grades 1-6 only – July 23 at 3 p.m.
Dig it! Learn about animals that prefer to live on the ground and under the ground. Meet live examples up close and in person and find out why life for these special creatures is better down deep!
Popcorn & a Movie: The Amazing Spider-Man - Entering Grades 6-12 – July 23 at 6 p.m.
Bring your friends to teen movie night and watch The Amazing Spider-Man on the big screen.  Make a DIY popcorn mix using candy, toppings, pretzels and more at our snack bar.  Movie is rated PG-13 and is 136 min.
Story and Craft: Down & Dirty - Ages 2 – 6 – July 24 at 10 a.m. or  11 a.m.
Listen to a story and create a craft to take home!
Mad Science presents Marvels of Motion- Entering Grades K-5 only – July 24 at 3 p.m.
Come one, come all… to the Mad Science Physics Olympics! This interactive event is all about the fun-damentals of moving science including Newton’s 3 Laws of Motion and all sorts of surprises  including dancing, chemically assisted football tossing, and even amazing 'space-age' rocket packs. Come and discover the science behind some of your favorite Olympic sports and find out why this show is such a “blast!
Story and Songs – Ages 2-6 – July 25 at 10 a.m.
Join us for an interactive story and some musical activities!
Philadelphia Zoo on Wheels - Ages 5+ and Caregivers – July 25 at 7 p.m.     
The Philadelphia Zoo will visit the library and they will bring a variety of animals!

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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.