Check Out RVCC's Academic Offerings at Library Program

RVCC Information Session – Oct. 16 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Representatives from Raritan Valley Community College will be available to provide information and answer questions about their academic programs.   Information Session to be held in program room B.  Registration not required.

For the month of October:  View the collections of John Perna (photography) and a display by Boehm Studios of Trenton.

Friends of the Hillsborough Library ANNUAL BOOK SALE! Saturday, Oct. 19 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Open to the public!! Stop by and check out our extensive collection of used books and media at AMAZING prices! (Scanners are allowed beginning at 11:30 a.m.) Sponsored by Friends of the Hillsborough Library, proceeds will benefit the Hillsborough Library.

Adult Services Programs from Oct. 14 through Oct. 26: 
(Registration required!) 
ESL Conversation Group – Oct. 14 and Oct. 21 at 7 p.m.
Sign up for our mixed gender ESL Conversation Group in the Hillsborough Library Conference Room. 
The program runs through Dec. 16, 2013. Ages 18 and older. Must know basic English. 
Book Discussion: The Careerist – Oct. 17 at 7 p.m. If you are interested in advancing your career, setting goals, building a team, and delivering presentations, join us in the Career Book Discussion Group to exchange ideas presented in 'The Careerist:  Over 100 Ways to Get Ahead at Work' by Rhymer Rigby.
Afternoon Movie: The Heat – Oct. 23 at 1:30 p.m.
Starring:  Sandra Bullock, Michael McDonald, Melissa McCarthy. Rated R.

Youth Services Programs from October 21 through October 26: 
(Registration required!) 
Monday Morning Playtime  – For Parents/Caregivers – Oct. 21 at 10 a.m.
This program will have different topics of discussion along with recommended resources. Children ages birth through 36 months are welcome, there will be toys for them to play with.  Join us for some great social interaction!
Story Time: Halloween – Ages 4-6 – Oct. 21 at 1 p.m.
Help your preschool or kindergarten child get ready to read! Enjoy stories together and build language skills. No registration required! 
Tail Waggin’ Tutors – Grades K-4 – Oct. 21 at 4 p.m.
This is Therapy Dog International's Program: Children Reading to Dogs! Spend time reading to Xena, a TDI certified dog! Each registered child will get 10 special minutes practicing reading skills while Xena listens.
Toddler Time for 2's and 3's: Music – Ages 2-3 – Oct. 22 at 10 a.m.
Introduce the pleasure of books to your child! Join us for stories, songs & more. 
Rhyme Time for ages Newborn - 24 Months – Oct. 22 at 10:30 a.m.
Build brainpower! Join us for 20 minutes of nursery rhyme fun!
Early Reader Book Club – Grades K-2 – Oct. 22 at 4 p.m.
An exciting program for brand-new readers! At each program we will discuss the book, do some activities and make a craft. Please be sure to read the book before the program. Copies will be available at the Children's Desk. This program: “The High Rise Private Eyes: The Case of the Desperate Duck” by Cynthia Rylant.
Preschool Book Club – For Parents and Children Ages 3-5 – Oct. 23 at 10 a.m.
Join us as we read books by Nancy Tafuri and share book-related activities.
Parent/Teacher Workshop for Parents, Early Childhood Educators & Caregivers – Oct. 23 at 7 p.m.
Somerset County Library System presents: Parent/Teacher Workshop: A Workshop for Early Childhood Educators, Parents and Caregivers - Homework: A Survival Guide. Huntington Learning Center will discuss the most prevalent problems facing parents when dealing with their child's homework. You'll learn practical, step-by-step solutions to end homework hassles. The workshop is free of charge and 1.5 professional development hours will be awarded to attendees.
Craft Time: Halloween Craft – Ages 4-6 – Oct. 24 at 10 a.m.
Have fun making a craft with your preschool or kindergarten child!
Kidz Art Zone: Colorful Collage – Drawing With Scissors! -  Grades 3-4 – Oct. 24 at 4 p.m.
Come and check out our newest program! Budding artists can have fun creating masterpieces with their friends! (Some projects may be messy, so please dress in play clothes!)
Story & Craft: Halloween Time! – Ages 2-6 – Oct. 25 at 10 a.m. or 11 a.m., or Oct. 26 at 10 a.m. 
Listen to a story and create a craft to take home!
Halloween ComicFest! – All ages - Oct. 26 from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Oct. 27 from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Celebrate Halloween ComicFest at the Hillsborough Library! Stop by and pick up your FREE comic book while supplies last! Comics donated by Comic Fusion in Flemington.


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All programs are held at the Hillsborough Library, 379 South Branch Road, Hillsborough. 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.