Adult Chess (Open Play) – Monday, 10/22 at 6pm. Studies show that playing chess can hone strategic planning, spatial analysis, and non-verbal reasoning skills. The royal game is also a fun pastime and a great way to get out of the house and meet some new people. So, what are […]
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Meditation for Beginners – Thursday, 10/18 at 7pm. Are you interested in trying meditation to reduce stress or calm your mind? Come try a guided mindfulness meditation session. The process focuses on non-judgmental awareness of our thoughts and actions to achieve relaxation and calm. There will also be time for […]
We are thrilled to announce that we will be screening nine short films selected for the 2018 Manhattan Short Film Festival! Now in it’s 21st year, this festival does not travel, but is instead an “instantaneous celebration that occurs simultaneously across the globe, bringing great films to great venues and allowing […]
So you’ve just become a homeowner. What comes next? If you’re not sure or are looking for some useful pointers, then join us and the Central Jersey Housing Resource Center (CJHRC) for a presentation all about what to do and what you can expect after buying a home! Post Purchase […]
Friday, 9/7 @ 2pm: Book Club (2018) Four lifelong friends have their lives changed forever after reading 50 Shades of Grey in their monthly book club. (from IMDB) Rated PG-13, 1 hour 44 minutes. Starring Diane Keaton, Jane Fonda, Candice Bergen, and Mary Steenburgen Registration is not required! Friday, 9/21 […]
Libraries are about much, much more than just print books! For the next few weeks we’ll be covering some of the reasons why your public library is more valuable than ever, and why your library card is the most valuable thing in your wallet! This week’s blog: Events and Programs. […]
Deadline: Monday, August 27, 2018 Donations can be brought to Franklin Township Public Library 485 DeMott Lane Somerset, NJ 08873 Please contact Assemblyman Danielsen’s Office with questions: 732-247-3999 or AsmDanielsen@njleg.org
Friday, 7/13 @ 2pm: Black Panther (2018) T’Challa, the King of Wakanda, rises to the throne in the isolated, technologically advanced African nation, but his claim is challenged by a vengeful outsider who was a childhood victim of T’Challa’s father’s mistake. (from IMDB) Rated PG-13. 2 hours and 14 […]
Summer Reading 2018 has officially begun! This year’s theme is Libraries Rock! On Tuesday, 6/19, the Library set up a registration table for the Adult, Teen, and Children’s reading programs. We had a great time talking with you and seeing so many people sign up! What exactly is the summer […]
Digitization Day Saturday, June 23 2018 1pm – 3pm Community Room A + B In partnership with the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH), the Somerset County Library System will be collecting, cataloging, and preserving the collective memories of Somerset County residents. Utilizing a suite of digitization equipment including high […]