Here’s the schedule for upcoming weeks
Hillsborough’s public library offers diverse activities for young and old.
Here are upcoming programs intended for adults:
Women’s self-defense Learn about different aspects of victimology as well as defensive moves, takedowns, kicking and punching. Monday, March 7 at 7 p.m.
A Taste for Chicken Soup for the Soul It’s been a long winter, so join us for a chicken soup tasting from some of Hillsborough’s local restaurants. Tuesday, March 8, 7 p.m.
Friends book group Tuesday, March 8, at 7:30 p.m.
Evening movie ‘The Next Three Days.’ Friday, March 11, 7 p.m.
Magical and Medicinal Legend and Lore of Herbs and Spices Learn the magical and medicinal legend and lore of herbs and spices with Kathryn Weidener. Participants will be able to feel, taste and smell samples of herbs and spices. Monday, March 14 at 7 p.m.
Ladies ESL Conversation Group. Monday, March 14, at 7 p.m.
Seasons in the West Wing Seasons is a sibling harp and hammered dulcimer trio will bring us to another place and time with their beautiful sounds. They will perform holiday classics and selections from their CD, “Which Way to Dublin Town.” Tuesday, March 15, at 7 p.m.
Have Fun with Chinese Characters Jeanette will explain how the characters are formed and how the strokes are used. Try your hand at writing the characters yourself. Saturday, March 19, at 2 p.m.
Here are programs targeted at youngsters. Registration is required for all programs.:
Afternoon Stories (ages 2-6) A fun family storytime. Monday, March 14, at 1 p.m.
First Look Books (grades 6-12) Get a sneak peek at upcoming teen titles before they hit the shelves. Monday, March 14, at 5 p.m.
Reading Buddy (grades 2-4) Your child will increase their love of reading while reading aloud with our Hillsborough High School intern. Monday, March 14, 3:30 p.m.
Toddler Time (ages 2-6) Introduce the pleasure of books to your child. Tuesday, March 15, at 10 a.m.
Rhyme Time (newborn to 2½) Join us for nursery rhyme fun. Tuesday, March 15, at 10:30 a.m.
Afterschool science (grades 3-5) Join us for some hands-on science fun. Tuesday, March 15 at 4:30 p.m.
Neshanic Garden Club (grades 2-5) Join the members of the Neshanic Garden Club and create something fun. Wednesday, March 16, at 4 p.m.
Science for 4’s, 5’s and 6’s Join us for stories and hands-on activities as you and your child explore science concepts together. Thursday, March 17, at 10 a.m.
For information on any program, or to register, call the library at 908-369-2200, ext. 14. You can register online using the library calendar. For more programs and information, check the library Web site @ www.somerset.lib.nj.us.