Library Group to Discuss the Real Downton Abby

Fans of the popular PBS program "Downton Abby" will want to sign up to join the adult book discusssion of "Lady Almina and the Real Downton Abbey," by Lady Fiona Herbert, the 8th Countess of Carnarvon. This conversation group will continue to explore the drama and history behind "Downton Abbey"—both the show and the actually abby—at 3 p.m. July 15.

"Drawing on a rich store of materials from the archives of Highclere Castle, including diaries, letters, and photographs, the current Lady Carnarvon has written a transporting story of this fabled home on the brink of war," the blurb for the book on Amazon.com notes.

Refreshments will be served. 

For the month of July: View the collections of Jerry Spielman (photography) and Shaun Daley (art work). 

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! July Special: ALL paperbacks are 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 July 8 through July 20: 
(Registration required!) 
Friends of the Library Book Discussion – July 9 at 7:30 p.m. 
The featured book of this discussion is "The Kitchen House" by Kathleen Grissom. 
Afternoon Movie: Identity Thief – July 10 at 1:30 p.m. 
Starring : Jason Bateman, Melissa McCarthy, John Cho. Rated R. 
Superstorm Sandy: A View From the Inside – July 11 at 7 p.m. 
Columnist Mark DiIonno and Pulitzer Prize winner Amy Ellis Nutt covered SuperStorm Sandy for the Star Ledger from the very beginning and are following its aftermath and reconstruction efforts, especially in the Jersey Shore area.Find out about their experiences covering this devastating event in New Jersey history. This is a special opportunity to meet these award winning journalists and writers and to appreciate the unique experiences and perspective they gained covering 'Sandy'. Light refreshments will be served. (This is a rescheduled program.) 
9 Movements – July 15 at 6:30 p.m. 
Part meditation, part calisthenics, part laughter therapy, 9 Movements is a preventive wellness exercise program based on the holistic principles of Oriental Medicine and is a lower-impact, mildly aerobic routine. Justin Jaucian will share holistic methods of preventive wellness. 
Adult Book Discusssion: 'Lady Almina and the Real Downton Abbey' – July 18 at 3 p.m. 
This conversation group will continue to explore the drama and history behind 'Downton Abbey'. Refreshments will be served. 

Youth Services Programs from July 15 through July 20: 
(Registration required!) 
Stories for 4's, 5's, & 6's: Dig It, Build It, Go! – Ages 4-6 - July 15 at 10 a.m. 
Help your preschool or kindergarten child get ready to read! Enjoy stories together and build language skills. No registration required! 
Somerset County 4H presents Dinosaurs/Fossils - Entering Grades 1-4 only - July 15 at 3 p.m. 
Bring those prehistoric creatures back to life as students become amateur paleontologists. 
Toddler Time for 2's and 3's: Mighty Machines – Ages 2-3 - July 16 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 – July 16 at 10:30 a.m. 
Build brainpower! Join us for 20 minutes of nursery rhyme fun! 
Early Reader Book Club – Entering Grades K-2 – July 16 at 3 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: 'There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed Fly Guy' by Tedd Arnold 
Sciencetellers presents The Bugs of Blackwood - Ages 5-12 and Caregivers – Ages 5-12 and Caregivers – July 16 at 7 p.m. 
Join us as we learn about the science of matter by telling the tale of The Bugs of Blackwood. By using experiments with fire, gas, air pressure, water, chemicals and much more, we'll see if Benjamin's friends can save him before all hope is squashed! 
Story and Craft: Mighty Machines - Ages 2 – 6 – July 17 at 10 a.m. or 11 a.m. 
Listen to a story and create a craft to take home! 
Kidz Art Zone: Caveman Painting – July 17: Entering Grades K-2 at 2 p.m. and Entering Grades 3-5 at 3 p.m. 
Come 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!) 
Movin’ Munchkins – Ages 3-6 – July 18 at 10 a.m. 
Join us for a creative movement program for the child and parent/caregiver! Please note: An SCLS Release/Waiver must be filled out and signed by the parent or the child cannot participate in this program. Forms are available at the Children's Desk or online. 
Rock Science – July 18: Entering Grades K-2 at 2 p.m. and Entering Grades 3-5 at 3 p.m. 
Dig it! Join us for some science facts and activities about rocks! 
Anime Club – Entering Grades 8-12 – July 18 at 6 p.m. 
Hang out with your friends as we watch anime, discuss the latest manga and more! Feel free to bring Japanese snacks, your recent manga reads or your own anime (TV-14 and below). 


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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.