Learn More About Local Produce at Library Program

Written by Mary Nunn

Food historian Judith Krall-Russo will provide a mouth watering lecture on Jersey Fresh products such as tomatoes, corn—and little known historical facts about Jersey swine—at the library at 6:30 pm. Aug. 14 during her "Buy Local: Hillsborough Fresh Foods" presentation. 

Krall-Russo will be joined by local business owners from Hillsboro Farm, Norz Hill Farm and Mallery's Grazin Meats to introduce their products—including samples and other refreshments.

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 August 5 through August 17: 
(Registration required!)
Afternoon Movie: Admission – August 7 at 1:30 p.m.
Starring Tina Fey, Paul Rudd, Lily Tomlin. Rated PG-13
Doo Wop Rock & Roll – August 8 at 7 p.m.
“Under the Streetlamp:  Tales from the Doo Wop Era” is the second part that follows last year's presentation tracing the early history of rock and roll music.  The lively presentation from Classic Urban Harmony will be supplemented with music and video presentations and spiced with personal anecdotes.  The Crests, Platters, Shep & the Limelites, and Hank Ballard are just a few of the personalities that will be covered.
Eat Right with Food Families – August 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 – August 13 at 7:30 p.m.
The featured book of this discussion is Lone Wolf by Jodi Picoult.
Buy Local: Hillsborough Fresh Foods – August 14 at 6:30 p.m.
Join us as food historian Judith Krall-Russo will provide 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

Youth Services Programs from August 12 through August 17: 
(Registration required!) 
Stories for 4's, 5's, & 6's: Surf’s Up! – Ages 4-6 – August 12 at 10 a.m. 
Help your preschool or kindergarten child get ready to read! Enjoy stories together and build language skills. No registration required! 
Summer Movie: How to Train Your Dragon - Ages 5+ and Caregivers - August 12 at 2 p.m.
Join us for a fun movie on the BIG screen! This program: 'How to Train Your Dragon'. Rated PG and 98 minutes long
Toddler Time for 2's and 3's: Beach Time! – Ages 2-3 – August 13 at 10 a.m.
Introduce the pleasure of books to your child! Join us for stories, songs & more. No registration is required!
Rhyme Time for ages Newborn - 24 Months - August 13 at 10:30 a.m. 
Build brainpower! Join us for 20 minutes of nursery rhyme fun!
Fun Down Under: Australia – August 13 at 2 p.m. for kids entering Grades K-2 and at 3 p.m. for kids entering Grades 3-5
Join us for some fun activities about Australia!
Story and Craft: Who Lives Underground? - Ages 2-6 – August 14 at 10 a.m. or  11 a.m.
Listen to a story and create a craft to take home!
Kidz Art Zone: Picasso Self Portrait -  August 14 at 2 p.m. for kids entering Grades K-2 and at 3 p.m. for kids entering Grades 3-5
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 & Songs – Ages 2-6 - August 15 at 10 a.m.
Join us for an interactive story and some musical activities!
Somerset County 4H presents From the Mouths of Owls - Entering Grades 3-6 – August 15 at 3 p.m.
By dissecting and studying owl pellets (masses of undigested bones, teeth, hair and feathers of owl’s prey) we can discover clues of how owls live.
Teen Craft Night – Entering Grades 6-12 – August 15 at 6 p.m.
Feelin’ crafty?  Put your creativity to use in our crafting free-for-all. Bring flip-flops, canvas sneakers, t-shirts and/or a plain phone case. We’ll provide tutorials and materials for your DIY craft.

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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.