Follow this column concerning special events being planned at Hillsborough Public Library, located in the Municipal Complex, South Branch Road and Beekman Lane, 369-2200
Library hours are from 9:30 a.m.-9 p.m. Monday-Thursday, and 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday and Saturday.
The May 13 book sale was a huge success. By 10 a.m. book lovers were lined up anxiously waiting for the library’s 12th annual book sale, sponsored by The Friends of the Library, to begin. Until 3 p.m. hundreds browsed and purchased the many available bargains. Proceeds from this primary fund raising event were used by the Friends to provide equipment for the library that fall outside the normal yearly budgetary allowances.
The children’s department is bursting with activity as plans are moving ahead for the Summer Reading Club. This year’s theme will be "Magical-Mystical-Reading Tour" for those who read on their own and for those who are being read to. "Extreme Earth" will be the Young Adult theme. This club is for youngsters going into grades five and up. The date to remember is Monday, June 18 at 9:30 a.m. when sign up begins.
Tuesday, June 12, 7:30-9 p.m. College Bound and the 529 Plan. When your children are ready for college, will you be ready to send them? During this informative workshop you will find out what a "529 plan" is and how it can benefit you. You will get a step-by-step explanation and have the opportunity to question a representative from a highly respected financial institution without any obligation on your part. Before you know it your children will be preparing for their SAT’s. Make sure you will be ready to make their dreams come true. This program is free and open to the public, but registration is required. Call the library at 369-220 to sign up.
The library has received a collection of 50 Polish language books, including novels and nonfiction, from the Newark Public Library. In addition, we have received 24 novels in Hindi. The books will be available for loan through July.
To further serve the public’s needs, a new workstation has been installed. Software programs include Microsoft Word 2000, Microsoft Publisher 2000, and Microsoft Excel.