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Arkansas Needs Student Volunteer Readers!

AR Teens Can Earn Community Service Hours – Check It Out!

October LibraryReads List

The Top 10 books published this month that library staff across the country love!

The Black Cat Social: A Gothic Tea Party

Something wicked-fun this way comes!

Service Outage: Saturday, September 27, 2025

Somerset County Library System of New Jersey (SCLSNJ) will experience a planned service outage to update software on Saturday, September 27, 2025 from 6:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.

Your Library, Your Story Youth Book Drive

Help Us Give the Gift of Reading This Fall, At Your Local Public Library!

Teen Summer Programs: An Updated List

Here’s everything you need to know about CCJPL’s Teen Workshops for July!

July Indie Next List

Every month the American Booksellers Association, an organization of independent booksellers, puts together the IndieNext list. I am a HUGE fan of its lists having found many new (and now favorite) authors, great books for discussion, and books that are just darn good. Maybe you’ll find your next great read here?

Early Closing: Warren branch, June 11 to 14, 2025

SCLSNJ's Warren branch will close at 5:00 p.m. from Wednesday to Saturday, June 11 to 14, 2025 due to the Warren Lions Expo.

My Library, My Story.

CCJPL’s new Marketing & PR Assistant, Bec, shares her story on how she found her place among the stacks.

Teens Can Craft, Create, & Color Our World This Summer!

Learn how Teens can participate in our Summer Reading Challenge and earn prizes!

Level Up!

Kick off Summer Reading Wednesday, June 4 at the Roselle Public Library! Sign up and join the party! Fun for all.

SCLSNJ Selects National Leader, Peter Bromberg, as New Director

The Somerset County Library System of New Jersey (SCLSNJ) is proud to announce the appointment of Peter Bromberg as its new Library Director, effective August 1, 2025. Bromberg, a distinguished figure in the national library community, will succeed Brian Auger, who is retiring after 15 years of dedicated service as Director on July 31, 2025.

Four Things I Want to Romanticize This Year

Learn the little ways to romanticize the things you dread!

A Midsummer Night's Dream - Teen Dance 2025

Here's everything attendees need to know about CCJPL’s 2025 Teen Dance!

Voting is Open for the 2025 Arkansas Teen Book Awards!

Check Out the Nominees and Let Your Voice Be Heard!

The Library Concert Series is Back for 2025!

We are beyond excited to announce the return of the Library Concert Series in 2025!

Free Practice ACT Testing Returns!

Ready to Spring into a New Semester?

What’s New in the TeenHub Makerspace?

Let’s Get Creative in 2025!

Cozy Gaming This Winter

Chill Out in the TeenHub GameZone!

Holiday Cooking Inspiration from Your Library

Discover the joy of holiday cooking with our library’s cookbook collection!

Celebrate Native American Heritage Month with CCJPL

Let CCJPL be a resource to you as you celebrate Indigenous art, lives, and authors!

Teens Celebrate Kindness at SCLSNJ's Hillsborough Branch

The Somerset County Library System of New Jersey's (SCLSNJ) Hillsborough branch plans to kick off this school year with kindness. "The public library serves as a vital space for connection and support, and I believe that uplifting notes and affirmations can greatly enhance our shared environment

Storytime Returns to Under Renovation Peapack and Gladstone Branch

Storytime is back at the Somerset County Library System of New Jersey's (SCLSNJ) Peapack and Gladstone branch. Even though the branch is temporarily closed for renovations, storytime will be hosted for babies, toddlers, and preschool-aged children in the Peapack and Gladstone Municipal Building Gy

Heart of the Bridgewater Branch Receives Facelift from Friends

The June Adams Garden, located in the heart of the Somerset County Library System of New Jersey’s (SCLSNJ) Bridgewater branch, was enhanced this spring 2024 thanks to the Friends of the Somerset County Library. “Funding the renovation of the June Adams Garden has been possible because of the gene

Homeschool Resources at Your Library

A detailed look at homeschool resources offered at our library

It’s Time to Vote for the 2024 Arkansas Teen Book Awards!

Let your voice be heard!

New School Year, Great Library Resources

Read about what resources are available to all students!

Are You Up for a Challenge?

Learn how Teens can participate in our Summer Reading Challenge and earn prizes!

Adventure Awaits! - Teens and Tweens Summer Programming 2024

Explore what events are in store for Teens and Tweens this Summer!

Getting the Most out of Your Reading

Rylie Yawson discuss ways to get the most out of your reading experience and how important it truly is.

The Red Carpet Dance

Here’s what V.I.P.s need to know about CCJPL’s 2024 Teen Dance!

All SCLSNJ Branches Closed May 12, 2024 for Mother’s Day

All Somerset County Library System of New Jersey (SCLSNJ) branches will be closed on Sunday, May 12, 2024 for Mother’s Day. SCLSNJ branches will reopen at 10 a.m. on Monday, May 13, 2024. For additional assistance, call (908) 845-8400. To discover all SCLSNJ has to offer, visit SCLSNJ.org or conn

Banned Books Week: A History

This year, the theme is "Books unite us. Censorship Divides us." Banned Books Week supports the freedom to read, share and learn about ideas.

Introducing Myself

Rylie Yawson introduces herself as the new Marketing & PR Manager

Warren Twp. Branch to be Closed April 9, 2024 for Repairs

Somerset County Library System of New Jersey’s (SCLSNJ) Warren Township branch will be closed on Tuesday, April 9, 2024 for necessary repairs (weather permitting).  "The town has arranged for the Library to be fitted with new roofing and we are so grateful for the care Warren Township takes in ma

Get Creative in the TeenHub Makerspace!

It’s official, our TeenHub Makerspace is OPEN!

Manga 101

Get to know TeenHub’s impressive collection of manga!

New Year? Game On!

Join us at TeenHub for Board Games, Card Games, Tabletop RPGs, and more!

Volunteer Opportunities for Teens

Want to get involved at the Craighead County Jonesboro Public Library? Need volunteer hours for school or clubs?

Watchung Artist Exhibits Magical Artwork at Local Library

The Somerset County Library System of New Jersey's (SCLSNJ) Watchung branch is exhibiting the art of Lee Gaskins, of Watchung, through November 30, 2023. Gaskins, who is a retired art teacher, creates original painted pieces as well as digital canvases which he forms one pixel at a time. Much of

Bridgewater Branch Closed for Necessary Building Repairs Monday, October 9 through Thursday, October 12, 2023

The Somerset County Library System of New Jersey’s (SCLSNJ) Bridgewater branch will be closed Monday, October 9 through Thursday, October 12, 2023 for necessary, unexpected building repairs.  There will be no access to the building or parking area. As a result, all branch book drops will be close

An Author Visit with Raquel Vasquez Gilliland - October 2023

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SCLSNJ’s September Through November 2023 Virtual Programs

These programs are hosted virtually. Most programs require registration. Visit SCLSNJ.org. To join a virtual program by phone, dial (646) 876-9923. After dialing, you will be prompted to enter a meeting ID, which is unique for every event. The meeting ID is the series of numbers at the end of the

Watchung Branch Welcomes Manny Miracle

Share your journey to branch manager: I fell in love with librarianship at Watchung branch where I worked as a library assistant in the ‘90s. After graduating from Rutgers University with my undergraduate degree I worked as the public relations coordinator for the Library System sharing my love o

Back-to-School Fun for Teens and Tweens: August 2023

Here's the August line-up of programs for teens and tweens at CCJPL!

The Science of Ice Cream

At the Somerset County Library System of New Jersey's (SCLSNJ) Watchung branch, children in grades K-5 explored STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Mathematics) by sharing a bowl of ice cream - topped with rainbow sprinkles, of course! The homemade ice cream was created by blending to

New Additions for Teens

Michaela Huss keeps us up to date on new additions to the Teen Hub!

Inaugural Art Show at the Watchung Branch Features Irises in Bloom

Vibrant irises are the subject of the inaugural art show at the Somerset County Library System of New Jersey's (SCLSNJ) Watchung branch.  Chatham resident Hannah Kerwin photographed most of these May blooms at Presby Memorial Iris Gardens in Montclair, New Jersey. "As you view these spectacular f

Read Your Way To a Perfect Summer

“Summer can be this huge black hole,” said Beth Bouwman, youth services department supervisor.  Continued Bouwman, “There is this huge amount of time to fill. There's so many different activities available during the summer with different access for each student depending on family budgets and my

Closure Announcement: Sunday, May 14, 2023

All Somerset County Library System of New Jersey (SCLSNJ) branches will be closed on Sunday, May 14, 2023 for Mother’s Day.  For questions, call (908) 458-8400. To discover all SCLSNJ has to offer, visit SCLSNJ.org or connect with SCLSNJ on Facebook, Twitter, or YouTube.

Warren Twp. Branch Early Closure: Thursday, April 20, 2023

The Somerset County Library System of New Jersey’s (SCLSNJ) Warren Township branch will close at 5 p.m. on Thursday, April 20, 2023 for Eid al-Fitr. All other SCLSNJ locations will be open standard operating hours. “The Interfaith Coalition of Watchung Hills is partnering with Warren Township for

Spectacular Spellers Abound at Seventh Annual Bee

The winning word in the Somerset County Library System of New Jersey's (SCLSNJ) seventh annual Spelling Bee Spectacular was "tumpline." Tumpline is a noun whose origins stem from Algonquian, English, and Latin-derived French. A tumpline is a sling formed by a strap slung over the forehead or che

SCLSNJ Strives to Enhance the Variety of Ways Customers Experience Library Services in 2023 and Beyond

Library Director Brian Auger believes, and states often, that Libraries are “vital cornerstones of communities.” In order for public libraries to continue to fulfill this role and remain relevant in a changing world, priorities and the overarching mission of the organization must be routinely eval

SCLSNJ Staff Donate to Animal Shelter for 23rd Year

Somerset County Library System of New Jersey (SCLSNJ) employees love dogs. And, cats. And, turtles. Along with rabbits and gerbils. Birds, too. Really, any creature great or small. And, so, for the twenty-third year, Library System employees did what they could to help our local furry, feathered,

SCLSNJ's Bound Brook Branch Installs Council Oak Mural in Youth Space

Somerset County Library System of New Jersey's (SCLSNJ) Bound Brook branch celebrates the history of Bound Brook by installing a Council Oak mural into the youth services space. The Council Oak is believed to be one of the oldest trees in New Jersey. According to local history experts, the tree w

Somerville Branch Provides Adaptive Keyboard for Community Use

The Somerset County Library System of New Jersey (SCLSNJ) Somerville branch has a new resource available for customers to use - for free - with or without an SCLSNJ library card. This device is an adaptive keyboard called a Maltron Keyboard. An adaptive keyboard fits the shape of hands and the d

Commemorate the Holocaust Through the Exploration of Fiction and Nonfiction Writings with Your Library

International Holocaust Remembrance Day will be commemorated on Friday, January 27, 2023. The Somerset County Library System of New Jersey (SCLSNJ) will be highlighting this day by presenting several programs exploring the traumas and horrors of the Holocaust both through works of fiction as well