JulyAugust 2013 wwwhclibraryus

HCL Outdoor Art Show

Headquarters 314 Route 12 Flemington 08822

(908) 788-1444

North County Branch 65 Halstead Street Clinton 08809

(908) 730-6262

South County Branch 1432 Route 179 Lambertville 08530

(609) 773-0032

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Teens and Tweens Bookmobile Schedule Library Book Groups NCB Flower Show Groundbreaking Reads EHCL Dig Into Reading Upcoming Programs

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Free Outdoor Concertsbring a blanket or chair

The Blawenburg Band Wednesday July 24

at 630 pm

SummerSwing Orchestra Wednesday July 10

at 630 pm British Invasion amp

American Response Wednesday August 7

at 630 pm

HCL Scoop Page 2 JulyAugust 2013

You must bring your library card In the event of inclement weather call

(908) 788-1421 for service

BOOK GROUPS

AT HCL Summer Shakespeare-Othello

The Great Book Series Friday July 26 at 10am

The Devil in the White City by Erik Larson

Friday August 30 at 10am

AT SCB Room

by Emma Donoghue Tuesday July 16 at 730pm

Wolf Hall by Hilary Mantel

Tuesday August 20 at 730pm

Friends Book Club

The Given Day by Dennis Lehane

Tuesday July 23 at 7pm (HCL)

Storms of My Grandchildren The truth About the Coming Cli-mate Catastrophe and Our Last

Chance to save Humanity by James C Hansen

Tuesday August 27 at 7pm (NCB)

BOOKMOBILE SCHEDULE

Tuesdays BLOOMSBURY

(Presbyterian Church) 230-700 pm

Thursdays HAMPTON (School)

200-345 pm

Fridays STOCKTON (School)

200-400 pm

LIBRARY CLOSED

Thursday July 4 Independence Day

North County Branch Library Teen Cafe are held on Wednesday evenings from 700-800 and include Wednesday July 10 A Fossil Dig Wednesday July 17 Creatures that Lurk Underground Wednesday July 24 Legends of the Lenape Wednesday July 31 Unveil the Artist Wining Wednesday August 7 Create Your Own Time Capsule Wednesday August 14 Sundaes amp Books A Summer Finale North County Branch Tween Programs are held on Thursdays from 200-300 and include Thursday July 11 Laughter Yoga Thursday July 18 How Do Therapy Dogs Learn Thursday July 25 Duct Tape Craziness Thursday August 1 Recycle Sand Madness All Tweenz and Teen Cafe programs are held at the North County Branch Library in Clinton and are open to young people in grades 1-6 (Tweenz) and 6 -9 (Teen Cafeacute) Registration begins one week prior to each program To register stop by the library at 65 Halstead Street or call 730-6834

HCL Outdoor Art Show 2013

Above The winner of this yearrsquos ldquoBest in Showrdquo Award went to Sara Schupsky Below Art Show Judges study the entries

NCB Flower Show

Entries are now being ac-cepted for the NCB Flower Show to be held Satur-day August 3 at the North County Branch Library in Clinton NJ Registration forms can be found at any library location or online at wwwhclibraryus

HCL Scoop Page 3 JulyAugust 2013

Registration for the Dream Big READ READING CLUB begins on Saturday June 15 at HCL NCB and SCB and the Bookmobile The club for children ages 2-12

Please register in person Children

may register at more than one location

Earn Prizes Each child who registers and reads may select prizes through Saturday August 31 Children who can read are re-quired to read 5 books of any length for a prize Children to whom some-body reads aloud are required to read

10 books for a prize

What is eHCL The Hunterdon County Library has expanded its digital services with eHCL downloadable eBooks Library eBooks can be downloaded anytime anywhere by visiting the digital site at httphclibraryliboverdrivecom The service is free for patrons with a library card To use the service browse the eHCL website first select and checkout an eBook then download it to your PC Mac mobile device or eRead-er If unable to locate a title on eHCL then go to Digital Library NJ at DigitalLibraryNJcom and search there Ebooks automatically expire at the end of the lending period and there are no late fees Some devices will require the installation of free software -- Adobe Digital Editions on computers if you have an ereader the OverDrive Media Console app on mobile devices Amazon Kindles do not require additional software Library eBooks are compatible with a variety of devices including the iPad Sony Readers Kindles and more Need more help Visit the libraryrsquos eBook webpage hclibraryusebookshtml The library also offers eBook and eReader workshops see list of programs for dates and times

Adult Summer Reading Club

Think back to a gentler time when Memorial Day heralded the arrival of summer and summer meant vaca-tion - no cares no responsibilities few distractions Want to do more of that reading and relaxing this sum-mer Take a moment to join the Adult Summer Reading Club which will give you ldquopermissionrdquo to take a carefree vacation from everyday hassles by losing yourself in adventurehellip romancehellip mysteryhellip all between the covers of a book Benefits include being entered into a weekly prize drawing for each book you finish You get access to the blog where you can write reviews andor find good books to read based on other membersrsquo reviews There is a sense of community as you read toward your goal knowing that many others are doing the same There is even an end-of-summer party The clubrsquos biggest benefit is that it reminds you to spend some of those fleeting summer days engrossed in a good book The club runs from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend The club is off to a great start It is not too late to join Join anytime by going to httpwwwhclibraryusasrchtm

HCL Scoop Page 2 JulyAugust 2013

You must bring your library card In the event of inclement weather call

(908) 788-1421 for service

BOOK GROUPS

AT HCL Summer Shakespeare-Othello

The Great Book Series Friday July 26 at 10am

The Devil in the White City by Erik Larson

Friday August 30 at 10am

AT SCB Room

by Emma Donoghue Tuesday July 16 at 730pm

Wolf Hall by Hilary Mantel

Tuesday August 20 at 730pm

Friends Book Club

The Given Day by Dennis Lehane

Tuesday July 23 at 7pm (HCL)

Storms of My Grandchildren The truth About the Coming Cli-mate Catastrophe and Our Last

Chance to save Humanity by James C Hansen

Tuesday August 27 at 7pm (NCB)

BOOKMOBILE SCHEDULE

Tuesdays BLOOMSBURY

(Presbyterian Church) 230-700 pm

Thursdays HAMPTON (School)

200-345 pm

Fridays STOCKTON (School)

200-400 pm

LIBRARY CLOSED

Thursday July 4 Independence Day

North County Branch Library Teen Cafe are held on Wednesday evenings from 700-800 and include Wednesday July 10 A Fossil Dig Wednesday July 17 Creatures that Lurk Underground Wednesday July 24 Legends of the Lenape Wednesday July 31 Unveil the Artist Wining Wednesday August 7 Create Your Own Time Capsule Wednesday August 14 Sundaes amp Books A Summer Finale North County Branch Tween Programs are held on Thursdays from 200-300 and include Thursday July 11 Laughter Yoga Thursday July 18 How Do Therapy Dogs Learn Thursday July 25 Duct Tape Craziness Thursday August 1 Recycle Sand Madness All Tweenz and Teen Cafe programs are held at the North County Branch Library in Clinton and are open to young people in grades 1-6 (Tweenz) and 6 -9 (Teen Cafeacute) Registration begins one week prior to each program To register stop by the library at 65 Halstead Street or call 730-6834

HCL Outdoor Art Show 2013

Above The winner of this yearrsquos ldquoBest in Showrdquo Award went to Sara Schupsky Below Art Show Judges study the entries

NCB Flower Show

Entries are now being ac-cepted for the NCB Flower Show to be held Satur-day August 3 at the North County Branch Library in Clinton NJ Registration forms can be found at any library location or online at wwwhclibraryus

HCL Scoop Page 3 JulyAugust 2013

Registration for the Dream Big READ READING CLUB begins on Saturday June 15 at HCL NCB and SCB and the Bookmobile The club for children ages 2-12

Please register in person Children

may register at more than one location

Earn Prizes Each child who registers and reads may select prizes through Saturday August 31 Children who can read are re-quired to read 5 books of any length for a prize Children to whom some-body reads aloud are required to read

10 books for a prize

What is eHCL The Hunterdon County Library has expanded its digital services with eHCL downloadable eBooks Library eBooks can be downloaded anytime anywhere by visiting the digital site at httphclibraryliboverdrivecom The service is free for patrons with a library card To use the service browse the eHCL website first select and checkout an eBook then download it to your PC Mac mobile device or eRead-er If unable to locate a title on eHCL then go to Digital Library NJ at DigitalLibraryNJcom and search there Ebooks automatically expire at the end of the lending period and there are no late fees Some devices will require the installation of free software -- Adobe Digital Editions on computers if you have an ereader the OverDrive Media Console app on mobile devices Amazon Kindles do not require additional software Library eBooks are compatible with a variety of devices including the iPad Sony Readers Kindles and more Need more help Visit the libraryrsquos eBook webpage hclibraryusebookshtml The library also offers eBook and eReader workshops see list of programs for dates and times

Adult Summer Reading Club

Think back to a gentler time when Memorial Day heralded the arrival of summer and summer meant vaca-tion - no cares no responsibilities few distractions Want to do more of that reading and relaxing this sum-mer Take a moment to join the Adult Summer Reading Club which will give you ldquopermissionrdquo to take a carefree vacation from everyday hassles by losing yourself in adventurehellip romancehellip mysteryhellip all between the covers of a book Benefits include being entered into a weekly prize drawing for each book you finish You get access to the blog where you can write reviews andor find good books to read based on other membersrsquo reviews There is a sense of community as you read toward your goal knowing that many others are doing the same There is even an end-of-summer party The clubrsquos biggest benefit is that it reminds you to spend some of those fleeting summer days engrossed in a good book The club runs from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend The club is off to a great start It is not too late to join Join anytime by going to httpwwwhclibraryusasrchtm

HCL Scoop Page 3 JulyAugust 2013

Registration for the Dream Big READ READING CLUB begins on Saturday June 15 at HCL NCB and SCB and the Bookmobile The club for children ages 2-12

Please register in person Children

may register at more than one location

Earn Prizes Each child who registers and reads may select prizes through Saturday August 31 Children who can read are re-quired to read 5 books of any length for a prize Children to whom some-body reads aloud are required to read

10 books for a prize

What is eHCL The Hunterdon County Library has expanded its digital services with eHCL downloadable eBooks Library eBooks can be downloaded anytime anywhere by visiting the digital site at httphclibraryliboverdrivecom The service is free for patrons with a library card To use the service browse the eHCL website first select and checkout an eBook then download it to your PC Mac mobile device or eRead-er If unable to locate a title on eHCL then go to Digital Library NJ at DigitalLibraryNJcom and search there Ebooks automatically expire at the end of the lending period and there are no late fees Some devices will require the installation of free software -- Adobe Digital Editions on computers if you have an ereader the OverDrive Media Console app on mobile devices Amazon Kindles do not require additional software Library eBooks are compatible with a variety of devices including the iPad Sony Readers Kindles and more Need more help Visit the libraryrsquos eBook webpage hclibraryusebookshtml The library also offers eBook and eReader workshops see list of programs for dates and times

Adult Summer Reading Club

Think back to a gentler time when Memorial Day heralded the arrival of summer and summer meant vaca-tion - no cares no responsibilities few distractions Want to do more of that reading and relaxing this sum-mer Take a moment to join the Adult Summer Reading Club which will give you ldquopermissionrdquo to take a carefree vacation from everyday hassles by losing yourself in adventurehellip romancehellip mysteryhellip all between the covers of a book Benefits include being entered into a weekly prize drawing for each book you finish You get access to the blog where you can write reviews andor find good books to read based on other membersrsquo reviews There is a sense of community as you read toward your goal knowing that many others are doing the same There is even an end-of-summer party The clubrsquos biggest benefit is that it reminds you to spend some of those fleeting summer days engrossed in a good book The club runs from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend The club is off to a great start It is not too late to join Join anytime by going to httpwwwhclibraryusasrchtm

HCL Scoop Page 4 JulyAugust 2013

Upcoming Programs at the North County Branch

July Beginnerrsquos Yoga Monday July 8 at 930 am Meet the Greyhounds with NJGAP Saturday July 13 at 11 am Beginnerrsquos Yoga Monday July 15 at 930 am Banjo TalkConcert with Alan Rennie Thursday July 18 at 7 pm Beginnerrsquos Yoga Monday July 22 at 930 am Native American Flute Therapy Thursday July 25 at 7 pm LinkedIn for Business Owners Tuesday July 30 at 7 pm

August NCB Flower Show Saturday August 3 beginning at 11 am SingerEntertainer Jack McDade Thursday August 8 at 7 pm In Awe Workshop Thursday August 15 at 7 pm Meet and Greet Delores Staiano Saturday August 17 TBA In Awe Workshop Thursday August 22 at 7 pm Uber Motif with Steve Chiocchi Wednesday August 28 at 7 pm In Awe Workshop Thursday August 29 at 7 pm Photography Club at NCB First Tuesday of the month at 7 pm Scrabble Club at NCB First and Third Fridays of the month at 1 pm Fiber Artists at NCB First and Third Wednesdays of the month at 7 pm

Upcoming Programs at HCL Headquarters

July Movie Secondhand Lions Saturday July 6 at 1 pm Summerswing Orchestra Outdoor Concert Wednesday July 10 at 630 pm Nelsonrsquos Underwater Treasures Thursday July 11 at 7 pm Acupuncture with Roger Qian Saturday July 13 at 1 pm Game Night with Stan Newman Thursday July 18 at 7 pm Movie Inherit the Wind Saturday July 20 at 1 pm

Blawenburg Band Outdoor Concert Wednesday July 24 at 630pm Movie Night Skyfall Thursday July 25 at 6pm Solar Power Discussion Saturday July 27 at 1pm

August Corn Sweet Corn with Judith Krall-Russo Thursday August 1 at 7 pm Movie Here Comes Mr Jordan Saturday August 3 at 1 pm British Invasion Tribute Outdoor Concert Wednesday August 7 at 630 pm Movie Night No Thursday August 8 at 6 pm Seasonal Cooking with Chef Stephen Wolff Saturday August 10 at 1 pm Movie To Kill a Mockingbird Saturday August 17 at 1 pm Movie Night Amour Thursday August 22 at 6 pm Pianist Rishubh Thaper Wednesday August 28 at 7pm

All HCL and NCB Adult Programs are free and open to the public Reservations are required and can be made by calling HCL Head-quarters at (908) 788-1434 NCB at (908) 730-6135 or by visiting our online Events Calendar at wwwhclibraryus