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Book Club to Discuss How to 'Rewire' Your Career

Bestseller on tap at Aug. 20 meeting.

Career Book Discussion - Don't Retire, Rewire – Aug. 21 at 7 p.m.
Don't Retire, Rewire!: Five Steps to Fulfilling Work That Fuels Your Passion, Suits Your Personality, And Fills Your Pocket by Jeri Sedlar and Rich Miner. Explore and embrace a fresh look at retirement and beyond as we explore how the authors help you into 'rewirement' through a discussion of their book.

For the month of August:  View the collections of Dana Benner (photography) and a display by the Hillsborough High School Color Guard!

Book Sales:
Did you know that the Friends of the Hillsborough Library have daily book sales?? DVDs, CDs and hardcover books are only $1. Paperbacks, records, children’s books and magazines are only 25 cents! VHS tapes are FREE! August Special: All Children’s Books 20 cents each!

2013 Summer Reading Clubs!
Readers of all ages will 'unearth a good book' this summer as the Hillsborough Public Library presents its 2013 Summer Reading Clubs! Registration is continuing throughout the summer! Our reading clubs include the “Read With Me” Club (up to entering kindergarten), the “Dig Into Reading” Kids Club (entering grades K-5), the “Beneath the Surface” Teen Club (entering grades 6-12), and the “Groundbreaking Reads” Adult Club (ages 18+). There will be a variety of fun and interesting programs, trivia questions, and raffles all summer long.

Hillsborough Library Programs 

Adult Services Programs from Aug. 12 through Aug. 24: 
(Registration required!)
Eat Right with Food Families – Aug. 13 at 7 p.m.
Diet is a 'four letter word'. Learn the secrets to healthy living. Diet is about education not medication or supplementation. Laura Keiles, Doctor of Naturopathy will guide us through a gradual process of lifelong changes that enable you to reach your current and future health goals.
Friends of the Library Book Discussion – Aug. 13 at 7:30 p.m.
The featured book of this discussion is Lone Wolf by Jodi Picoult.
Buy Local: Hillsborough Fresh Foods – Aug. 14 at 6:30 p.m.
Join us as food historian Judith Krall-Russo provides a mouth watering lecture on Jersey Fresh products such as tomatoes, corn, and little known historical facts about Jersey swine.  Also joining us will be local business owners from Hillsboro Farm, Norz Hill Farm, and Mallery's Grazin’ Meats to introduce their products. Samples and refreshments will be served.
Book Discussion: The Walking Dead Chronicles – Aug. 19 at 3 p.m.
If you're into zombies, or just into good television, join us for a discussion of The Walking Dead Chronicles: The Official Companion Book. We'll discuss the book and show, and see some clips from the episodes. This group will continue to meet bi-monthly to discuss other horror, fantasy and science-fiction books, television shows, and movies.

Bicycling and More! – Aug. 22 at 7 p.m.
Professional cyclist John Gardner Berridge will present a comprehensive program on bicycling, from maintenance to tips for more effective competitive performance.

Youth Services Programs from Aug. 19 through Aug. 24: 
(Registration required!) 
Kindermusik with Ms. Jenni  – Newborn to 3 years – Aug. 19 at 10 a.m.
Join Kindermusik's Ms. Jenni for quality entertaining music that helps your child develop language, literacy, social and listening skills in a fun, nurturing, family-friendly setting. NOTE: Parents, in order to provide a safe environment for our youngest patrons, older siblings will not be allowed into this program.
Summer Movie: Journey 2: The Mysterious Island - Ages 5+ and Caregivers – Aug. 19 at 2 p.m.
Join us for a fun movie on the BIG screen! This program: Journey 2: The Mysterious Island. Rated PG and 94 minutes long.
Teen Cafe and Book Chat - Entering Grades 6-12 – Aug. 20 at 6 p.m.
Meet up with other bookish teens in a café-like setting to discuss what you’ve been reading.  We’ll share our opinions on must-reads and books to avoid, watch book trailers for new and upcoming titles, and have a few prize giveaways.  There will be music, snacks, drinks, and books to review.
Summer Movie: Holes – Ages 5+ and Caregivers – Aug. 21 at 2 p.m.
Join us for a fun movie on the BIG screen! This program: Holes. Rated PG and 117 minutes long.
Summer Movie: How to Eat Fried Worms – Ages 5+ and Caregivers – Aug. 22 at 2 p.m.
Join us for a fun movie on the BIG screen! This program: How to Eat Fried Worms. Rated PG and 98 minutes long.

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All programs are held at the Hillsborough Library, 379 South Branch Road, Hillsborough, NJ. For more information on any of the programs, or to register, please call the Hillsborough Public Library at (908) 369 - 2200 ext. 14 for children's programs and ext. 12 for adult programs. Registration can also be done online using the library calendar, Facebook or Twitter. For additional programs and information check the library website @ www.sclsnj.org

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