The Hillsborough Library’s third annual Small Business Expo will be held from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 3, in the municipal complex on South Branch Road.
Small businesses in Somerset County can introduce their products and services to the community, as well as network with a variety of businesses.
September is National Library Card Sign-Up Month. The county library system has teamed up with 68 local businesses to celebrate the month. These businesses will be offering 10 percent off (some restrictions apply) during the month when patrons show their library card at time of purchase. For a list of participating business and discounts, visit SCLSNJ.org/s/signup.
Kids can stop by the Children’s Desk and show us their library card to receive a raffle ticket to win a book. Winners will be drawn every Monday in September.
The Hillsborough Library has reopened on Sundays from 1-5 p.m.
The Reading Buddy program for grades 1-4 has restarted on Saturdays from 2 to 4 p.m. This program is designed to help young readers increase their love of reading while reading aloud with teen volunteers. Each child will be given a 15-minute time slot. Stop by or call the Children’s Desk to sign up for a session.
The library is looking for teens in grades 8-12 to volunteer as a reading buddy. Teens should have social skills and previous experience with children. Volunteers will earn community service hours for attendance.
In September, view the art of Kevin Murphy.
Adult programs (registration required):
Visit SCLSNJ.org or call 908-369-2200 for information or to register.
ESL classes: Intermediate and high beginner classes will be held in different rooms of the library on Thurs., Sept.17 and 24, and Oct. 1, at 7 p.m. Spotlight Learning, in partnership with Literacy Volunteers of Somerset County, will offer customized, goal-oriented ESL classes for high beginner and intermediate level students. Classes will be held at the Manville and Hillsborough library branches. A free orientation will be held at the Manville Library on Sat., Sept.19, at 10:30 am. A portion of the course fee supports LVSC’s free literacy tutoring program. For information go to spotlightlearning.com/esl or call 908-369-6674.
Monday Morning Playtime (for parents/caregivers): Toys, books and activities related to a theme. Children up to 36 months are welcome. (There will be toys for them to play with.) Mon., Sept. 21, at 10 a.m.
English conversation group: Practice speaking English in a friendly setting. Basic English skills required. This is a 10-week session hosted by Literacy Volunteers of Somerset County. Mon., Sept. 21 and 28, at 7 p.m.
Affordable Care Act: Katherine Woodfield Hermes, a health insurance consumer advocate, will teach attendees how to think logically and not emotionally about the questions being asked and how to answer them correctly. Mon., Sept. 21, at 7 p.m.
Youth programs (registration required):
Math Matters (ages 3-6) — Stories and STEM activities get math brains working. Thurs., Sept. 17, at 10 a.m.
Lego Buddies (grades 8-12) — Teen volunteers wanted to help during Lego Club programs. Must have social skills and experience with children. Volunteers will earn community service hours for attendance. Space is limited to four volunteers per session. Thurs., Sept. 17, at 3:45 p.m.
Lego Club (grades 1-5) — The library supplies the Legos and you supply the creativity. Thurs., Sept. 17, at 4 p.m.
Special Storytime (ages 2-6) — Join us for a special storytime on Grandparents Day. Fri., Sept. 18, at 10 a.m.
Story & Songs (ages 2-6) —An interactive story and some musical activities. Sat., Sept. 19, at 10 a.m. and Wed., Sept. 30, at 10 a.m.
Toddler Time (2- and 3-year-olds) — Introduce books to your child with stories about counting on Tues., Sept. 22, and the farm on Sept. 29, both at 10 a.m.
Rhyme Time (newborn to 24 months) — Twenty minutes of nursery rhyme fun. Tues., Sept. 22 and 29, at 10:30 a.m.
Story Time (ages 3-6) — Help your preschool or kindergarten child get ready to read. No registration required. Tues., Sept. 22 and 29, at 1 p.m.
Science Zone — Learn about optical illusions with hands-on activities. Wed., Sept. 23, at 4:30 p.m. for grades 3-5, and Thurs., Sept. 24, at 10 a.m. for ages 4-6, and 4 p.m. for grades K-2.
