Book signing at Friends’ open house Dec. 11

The Friends of the South Brunswick Public Library will hold an open house featuring historian and author Maria Kotun Dec. 11 from 11 a.m.-4 p.m.

Kotun will sign copies of her book, “Images of America: South Brunswick,” which are available at the library for $19.99. The open house will also feature a drawing of six autographed books by authors such as Janet Evanovich and James Patterson. The drawing will be at 2:30 p.m. (need not be present to win).

The library is at 110 Kingston Lane, Monmouth Junction section of South Brunswick. For more information, call Chris at (732) 329-4000, ext. 7287.

S. Brunswick PBA’s ‘Meet Santa!’ Dec. 19

South Brunswick PBA Local No. 166, and FOP Lodge No. 51, will present “Meet Santa!” Dec. 19 from noon-3 p.m. at The Princeton Radisson, Route 1 south and Ridge Road.

Children may have pictures taken with Santa, and gifts will also be provided while supplies last. Refreshments will also be served. The event is free, but monetary donations will be accepted to benefit local needy charities.

For more information, call Detective Chris Giampietro at (732) 329-4000, ext. 7485.