Celebrate the History of the Delaware and Raritan Canal

The Delaware and Raritan Canal followed the Erie Canal by a few years, but arguably was more important to interstate trade—shipping between New York and Philadelphia was enhance by the canal, as well as New Jersey's reputation as the Garden State.

Built in the 1830s, the Delaware and Raritan Canal is a rich source of New Jersey history—Canal author and historian Linda Barth will introduce you to the people, the bridges, the locks, and the aqueducts that made the canal work at special library presentation at 2 p.m. Nov. 9.

But you can also learn more about the canal with every visit to the library in November—a special "History of the Delaware & Raritan Canal Exhibit" will be on display through the month. 

Adult Services Programs from Oct. 28 through Nov. 9: 
(Registration required!)
ESL Conversation Group – Oct. 28 and Nov. 4 at 7 p.m.
Sign up for our mixed gender ESL Conversation Group in the Hillsborough Library Conference Room. 
The program runs through Dec. 16. Ages 18 and older. Must know basic English.
Book Discussion: World War Z – Oct. 29 at 7 p.m.
Join us for a discussion of World War Z: An Oral History of the Zombie War, by Max Brooks. This book was later turned into a movie starring Brad Pitt. Brooks tells the story of the world's desperate battle against the zombie threat with a series of first-person accounts 'as told to the author' by various characters around the world.
Book Discussion: To Marry an English Lord – Nov. 6 at 3 p.m.
We'll continue to explore the Edwardian Age as popularized in the 'Downton Abbey' PBS Series through our book discussion of 'To Marry An English Lord' by Gail MacColl.  Returning as well as new group members welcome!
Indians of Central New Jersey – Nov. 6 at 7 p.m.
A great program for adults and children ages 12+! Who were the Native American Indians? What Indians lived in your town and where are they now? James Wade, archaeology archivist and field archaeologist, will help us to understand the Naive Americans' significance as a people, relationship to the land, and their legacy through Indian names of places, rivers, mountains, towns, etc., that are still used by us today. See and touch actual Indian stone artifacts that were found throughout New Jersey, and learn how they were made and used by the Native Americans.

Youth Services Programs from Nov. 4 through Nov. 9: 
(Registration required!) 
Tail Waggin’ Tutors – Grades K-4 – Nov. 4 at 4 p.m.
This is Therapy Dog International's Program: Children Reading to Dogs! Spend time reading to Xena, a TDI certified dog! Each registered child will get 10 special minutes practicing reading skills while Xena listens.
First Look Books – Grades 6–12 – Nov. 4 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.
Creature Comfort Pets – Grades K-2 – Nov. 7 at 4 p.m.
This is a Creature Comfort Pet Therapy Program! Children will read out loud to a 'Creature Comfort' pet! Each child will get 10 minutes of reading time while a rabbit or dog listens! Online registration is NOT available for this program – call or stop by the Children’s Desk. Please arrive early – if you are late for your time slot you will lose your spot!
Baby Songs – Ages Newborn – 24 months – Nov. 8 at 10 a.m.
Spend time making music with your little one! NOTE: Parents, in order to provide a safe environment for our youngest patrons, older siblings will not be allowed into this program.
Story & Songs – Ages 2-6 – Nov. 9 at 10 a.m.
Join us for an interactive story and some musical activities!

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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.