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 […]
Yearly Archives: 2016
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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 […]
Thursday September 22nd @ 7pm This session for high school students and parents will cover: Early steps (sophomore and junior year) of college preparation PSAT, SAT, and ACT Test Preparation How to effectively choose your colleges Strategies to increase your chances of acceptance Scholarships and Financial Aid And more! Presented by Susan Alaimo, founder […]
The Nice Guys Friday, September 9th 2:00-4:00 pm Set in 1970s Los Angeles, down-on-his-luck private eye Holland March (Ryan Gosling) and hired leg-breaker Jackson Healy (Russell Crowe) must work together to solve the case of a missing girl and the seemingly unrelated death of a porn star. During their investigation, […]
From the YALSA Teen Week Website: Voting for the 2016 Teens’ Top Ten is now open! Encourage teens to vote for up to three of their favorite titles now through Oct. 15. The “top ten” titles will be announced the week after Teen Read Week™, which takes place Oct. 9-15. […]
Registration begins today! Lures, incense, and Pokeballs, oh my! Join us for a picnic lunch and a PokeWalk around the municipal complex. We’ll be picnicking at the John P. Grosso Picnic Grove and then hitting all the Pokestops around the municipal complex with one final stop at the the library […]