Adults are welcome for a safe, physically distant Library Drawing Party. Try out your artistic talents and learn to draw new images each week. Upon arrival attendees will be assigned a space to sit for the duration of the program. Sanitized clipboards, paper and colored pencils will be provided for the duration of the program. Please do not share materials between groups. Attendees are encouraged to bring their own materials, including clipboards.
Registration is required prior to the event.
Postponed from January 2022. This month we’ll make photo holders with wire and rocks for a fun DIY décor project. We'll be in a small group setting. Open to any skill level. All supplies provided. Sponsored by the Hightstown Library Association.
Registration is required prior to the event. If you register and realize you cannot make it, please contact us so someone else can have your spot.
Gosford Park (2001) starring Maggie Smith, Michael Gambon, Kristin Scott Thomas, Charles Dance, Geraldine Somerville, Tom Hollander, Jeremy Northam, Bob Balaban, Laurence Fox, Ryan Phillippe, Stephen Fry, Kelly MacDonald, Clive Owen, Helen Mirren, Eileen Atkins, Emily Watson, Alan Bates, Derek Jacobi. Rated R, 131 minutes. Drama set at the country estate of Sir William McCordle in 1932, showing the lives of upstairs guests and downstairs servants at a hunting party weekend when one of the group is murdered. Sponsored by the Friends of the West Windsor Library.
One of the Hickory Corner librarians will moderate a thoughtful discussion of current events. All adults are welcome. No preparation is necessary; the librarian will reveal the topics at the top of the discussion. If weather is inclement, we will meet indoors.
Please register.
If you are interested in becoming a US citizen, we can help! Join our free preparation class to study & practice for your citizenship exam.
Registration is required prior to the event. Please call the branch at 609-448-1474. If you register and realize you cannot make it, please contact us so someone else can have your spot.
There has been 45 years since the release of "Star Wars: A New Hope" (1977), succeeded by series and episodes spanning through the last couple of decades. Star Wars buffs can join librarian Jamie Anderson for an informal discussion on the series and their favorites characters. On the next day, Thursday, May 19, at 5:30 pm, a screening of "Star Wars: A New Hope" (1977) will be held.
Registration is required.
Did you know that Mercer County and Ewing Township are in the Central Delaware Watershed? Please join Amanda Weigand, AmeriCorps New Jersey Watershed Ambassador, to learn more about the history of the watershed and how YOU can help keep our watershed clean! Registration required.
The computerized Tavola Smart Oven, steams, bakes, and broils food in automated cycles. Cooks can achieve exceptional results that normally come from using several methods. “For example, the three-step process of steaming, baking and broiling will ensure a chicken breast is juicy and tender on the inside with a golden brown exterior” (Tavola). Each Tavola meal comes with a recipe card and a barcode to scan that automatically tells the oven when to switch between different modes. Join Donna Wolfe as she demonstrates this newest advancement in convenience cooking.
Registration is required.
Join us for a fun game of Scrabble. Whether you are a beginner or a Scrabble expert, all word lovers are welcome! Boards and dictionaries will be provided. Sponsored by the Friends of the Ewing Library. Registration required.
Relax, refocus & rejuvenate. Take a moment to regain the peace lost during our busy days. Facilitated by Hightstown staff member, Leena, who is a 12-year practitioner of Rajyoga meditation physically distanced & in a small group setting.
Registration is required prior to the event. If you register and realize you cannot make it, please contact us so someone else can have your spot.
There has been 45 years since the release of this indisputable classic - a George Lucas' Oscar-winning space fantasy about a young man who joins a rebel alliance working to overthrow an evil empire that's taking over the galaxy. Star Wars buffs can join librarian Jamie Anderson on the evening before (Wednesday, May 18, at 7:00 pm) for an informal discussion on the series and their favorite characters. PG.121 min.
Registration is required.
Named for the "rule of three" principle in writing and joke-telling, this reading group considers three pieces each month: a short story, a poem, and an essay, all connected by a theme. Join us to be introduced to new authors, new forms, and new ideas. We discuss literature in the spirit of curiosity and wonderment.
This month's theme is "Animals." The story is "The Axolotl" by Julio Cortazar; the essay, "Peacock" and "Ribbon Eel" from World of Wonders by Aimee Nezhukumatathil; and the poem, "The Wasp" by Francis Ponge.
Sign up with your email to receive the readings digitally. You can also call the West Windsor reference desk to arrange picking up printed copies.
Registration is required.
Diets are more likely to be successful when they are easier to follow, so tailoring a strategy to suit your own lifestyle is key. In this program, we will take a look at some popular diets and different approaches to eating to find what works best for you. Presented by Heather Kennedy, Clinical Exercise Physiologist from Kennedy Wellness Solutions.
Registration is required prior to the event.
Improve your English speaking skills by chatting in casual conversation. Chip McAuley, TESOL-certified Hickory Corner Branch librarian, will lead the sessions, intended for intermediate-level speakers (those comfortable speaking English in most situations and looking for practice to increase confidence). If thie weather is inclement, we will meet indoors.
Please register.
Magpie Murders by Anthony Horowitz. When editor Susan Ryeland is given the manuscript of Alan Conway's latest novel, she has no reason to think it will be much different from any of his others. After working with the bestselling crime writer for years, she's intimately familiar with his detective, Atticus Pünd, who solves mysteries disturbing sleepy English villages. An homage to queens of classic British crime such as Agatha Christie and Dorothy Sayers, Alan's traditional formula has proved hugely successful. So successful that Susan must continue to put up with his troubling behavior if she wants to keep her job. Conway's latest tale has Atticus Pünd investigating a murder at Pye Hall, a local manor house. Yes, there are dead bodies and a host of intriguing suspects, but the more Susan reads, the more she's convinced that there is another story hidden in the pages of the manuscript: one of real-life jealousy, greed, ruthless ambition, and murder.
What's in your tote bag? Come and show us, join the conversation while starting a new project, or continuing your work in progress. Discuss past projects, and share tips and ideas. All hook and needle crafters are welcome!
A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood (2019); rated PG; 107 minutes.
Please register.
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If weather is inclement, we will meet indoors.
Please register.
Join our in-person drum circle led by popular long time facilitator Ange Chianese. Drummers of all levels of experience are invited to participate. Bring your own drum(s), bells, percussions or use one of ours.
Registration is required.
Buying a home does not have to be complicated. In this workshop, learn about credit scores and financing; how to find first-time home-buyer programs; and much more. Learn how to create an action plan, and get excited about the prospect of owning your own home! Presented by Olga St. Pierre, a Senior Living Specialist and real estate agent of 13 years, serving clients in NJ and PA. She and her team offer relocation services and provide an extensive concierge service to help make the moving transition as smooth as possible.
Please register.
Marry Me (2022, PG-13) with Jennifer Lopez, Owen Wilson, and Maluma. Music superstars Kat Valdez and Bastian are getting married before a global audience of fans. But when Kat learns, seconds before her vows, that Bastian has been unfaithful, she instead decides to marry Charlie, a stranger in the crowd. Runtime: 112 min.
Darkest Hour (2017); rated PG-13; 125 minutes.
Please register.
Join us to discuss interesting movies you have recently seen. It can be something you watched in the theater or at home through one of the many viewing options. We will talk about movies we’ve enjoyed or didn’t like in the last few months and why. Feel free to discuss any of the movies we’ve shown on Sundays at the Ewing Branch Library! Registration required.
Play the Ruby Edition: new questions, just as much fun as previous editions. If weather is inclement, we will meet indoors.
Please register.
Come to the West Windsor Branch and have fun practicing your English through informal conversation with other ESL learners and Reference Librarian Elka Frankel. Must have a basic knowledge of English.
Entry level ESL is taught by experienced staff member Victor Fernandez. New students are welcome at any week.
Registration is not necessary.
The song "Hava Nagila" is instantly recognizable; musical shorthand for anything Jewish, a happy party tune that you dance to at weddings, bar mitzvahs and even at Major League Baseball games. It carries with it an entire constellation of history, values and hopes for the future. In its own believe-it-or-not way, "Hava Nagila" encapsulates the Jewish journey over the past 150 years. It also reveals the power of one song to express and sustain identity, to transmit lessons across generations and to bridge cultural divides and connect us all on a universal level. Includes performances by many artists. Presented by lecturer, historian, and composer, Jeff Kampf of Life Long Cognition.
Registration with an email is required, so we can send you a link to connect through GoToMeeting. You will receive the link approximately 24 hours before the program.
Local historian, Larry Kidder, shares the story of Jacob Francis, who was born free in Amwell Township, served as an indentured servant to age 21, served in the Continental Army – including the Battle of Trenton – and New Jersey militia, then established himself against all odds as a successful farmer. He interacted with many enslaved people, including the woman he married and set free, and helped his son develop skills to be an important abolitionist seeking not just an end to enslavement but also racial equality. Throughout his life, Jacob developed many physical and mental skills needed to overcome the racist obstacles that society placed in his path. The life of Jacob Francis and the family he created with his wife, Mary, richly illustrates how human beings often have to reach deeply and persistently to acquire and use important skills. Co-sponsored with Hopewell Valley Historical Society.
This event is part of Hopewell Valley Heritage Week, a week of events providing opportuniies for all ages to celebrate the rich history of Hopewell Valley.
Registration prior to event is required.
A one-on-one workshop for building a resume and conducting an effective job search. Four 30-minute individual appointments. Presented by volunteer Paul Martinetti, MD who has led numerous workshops at TCNJ's career center. Registration required.
Use dried flowers and herbs to make a gift for someone else or yourself that is aromatically and aesthetically pleasing. Use sachets to scent a drawer, your linen closet, or tuck one under your pillow.
Registration is required.
Brideshead Revisited (2008) starring Matthew Goode, Ben Whishaw, Hayley Atwell, Emma Thompson, Michael Gambon, Greta Scacchi, Jonathan Cake, Patrick Malahide, Ed Stoppard. Rated PG-13, 133 minutes. A Londoner of lower class befriends and begins a romantic relationship with an aristocrat that becomes complicated when the aristocrat introduces his new friend to his sister. Sponsored by the Friends of the West Windsor Library.
One of the Hickory Corner librarians will moderate a thoughtful discussion of current events. All adults are welcome. No preparation is necessary; the librarian will reveal the topics at the top of the discussion. If weather is inclement, we will meet indoors.
Please register.
If you are interested in becoming a US citizen, we can help! Join our free preparation class to study & practice for your citizenship exam.
Registration is required prior to the event. Please call the branch at 609-448-1474. If you register and realize you cannot make it, please contact us so someone else can have your spot.
Princeton Festival Director Gregory J. Geehern discusses the vocal offerings of the Princeton Symphony Orchestra's 2022 Princeton Festival. These include Derrick Wang's Scalia/Ginsburg and Benjamn Britten's Albert Herring, and Ballet Chante Seven Deadly Sins by Kurt Weill. Come discover the stories, music, costumes, and the history of the composers and compositions.
Registration is required prior to the event.
Enjoy the company of fellow crafters as you work on your craft. Bring a knitting, crochet or cross stitch project you are working on. Suggested for ages 16 and up.
Get an insider's glimpse of the 2022 Princeton Festival! Festival Director, Gregory J. Geehern, shares the stories, the music, the costumes, and the histories of the composers and compositions of this year's productions taking place at the Princeton Symphony Orchestra event. He will focus on the operas Scalia/Ginsburg (Derrick Wang) and Albert Herring (Benjamin Britten), as well as the ballet chante, Seven Deadly Sins (Kurt Weill).
Registration is required.
Improve your English speaking skills by chatting in casual conversation. Chip McAuley, TESOL-certified Hickory Corner Branch librarian, will lead the sessions, intended for intermediate-level speakers (those comfortable speaking English in most situations and looking for practice to increase confidence). If weather is inclement, we will meet indoors.
Please register.
A filmmaker interviews three hundred wartime veterans from Germany and Austria about their experience of the Nazi regime, notably the Hitler Youth Movement. With some as witnesses and others as perpetrators, this documentary adds more layers to the largest genocide in history - the Holocaust. PG-13. 110 min.
Registration is required.
What's in your tote bag? Come and show us, join the conversation while starting a new project, or continuing your work in progress. Discuss past projects, and share tips and ideas. All hook and needle crafters are welcome!
Emma. (2020); rated PG; 124 minutes.
Please register.
Entry level ESL is taught by experienced staff member Victor Fernandez. New students are welcome at any week.
Registration is not necessary.
Join us virtually for an opportunity to share original creative writing of all kinds in a supportive, group environment. Facilitated by Chip McAuley, poet and Hickory Corner librarian, this ongoing workshop is for everyone who enjoys working with words. We will share work, discuss writing techniques, give supportive feedback, read aloud and more in this all-in-one creativity hub.
Registration with an email is required, so we can send you a link to connect through GoToMeeting. You will receive the link approximately 24 hours before the program.
Join us to discuss The Dictionary of Lost Words by Pip Williams.
Adults are welcome for a safe, physically distant Library Drawing Party. Try out your artistic talents and learn to draw new images each week. Upon arrival attendees will be assigned a space to sit for the duration of the program. Sanitized clipboards, paper and colored pencils will be provided for the duration of the program. Please do not share materials between groups. Attendees are encouraged to bring their own materials, including clipboards.
Registration is required prior to the event.
La La Land (2016) starring Ryan Gosling, Emma Stone, Rosemarie Dewitt. Rated PG-13, 128 minutes. A jazz pianist falls for an aspiring actress in Los Angeles. This original musical about everyday life explores the joy and pain of pursuing dreams. Sponsored by the Friends of the West Windsor Library.
One of the Hickory Corner librarians will moderate a thoughtful discussion of current events. All adults are welcome. No preparation is necessary; the librarian will reveal the topics at the top of the discussion. If weather is inclement, we will meet indoors.
Please register.
If you are interested in becoming a US citizen, we can help! Join our free preparation class to study & practice for your citizenship exam.
Registration is required prior to the event. Please call the branch at 609-448-1474. If you register and realize you cannot make it, please contact us so someone else can have your spot.
Join librarian Matthew Latta for a monthly open and informal discussion of events in the news. We will consider social, political and cultural issues from around the nation and around the world.
Registration is required.
With assistance, make a craft for yourself or a friend.
Please register.
For centuries, we've known that the health of the brain and body are connected. Now science is able to provide insights into how to make lifestyle choices. Learn about research in the areas of diet and nutrition, exercise, cognitive activity and social engagement, and how to incorporate these recommendations into a plan for healthy aging. Presented by Robin Kohn of the The Alzheimer’s Association® Greater New Jersey Chapter.
Registration with an email is required, so we can send you a link to connect through GoToMeeting. You will receive the link approximately 24 hours before the program.
Relax, refocus & rejuvenate. Take a moment to regain the peace lost during our busy days. Facilitated by Hightstown staff member, Leena, who is a 12-year practitioner of Rajyoga meditation physically distanced & in a small group setting.
Registration is required prior to the event. If you register and realize you cannot make it, please contact us so someone else can have your spot.
Increasingly, people are mentioning their preferred pronouns in their email signatures and when they introduce themselves. Learn more about this practice at a virtual event entitled Gender Diversity and Pronouns. Speaker Alex Brandell will provide an introductory presentation on gender diversity, the importance of pronouns, and issues facing the transgender community in this virtual event. Alex Brandell, OTD (they/them/theirs) is an occupational therapist and transgender health educator. They completed their occupational therapy doctorate at Boston University, with a special focus on transgender health. Co-sponsored by Friends of the Ewing Library, Friends of the Hickory Corner Library, Friends of the Lawrence Library, and Friends of the West Windsor Library.
Registration with an email is required, so we can send you a link to connect through GoToMeeting. You will receive the link approximately 24 hours before the program.
Register to reserve a seat at the Ewing Branch to watch the livestream of this evening's program, Gender Diversity and Pronouns.
Increasingly, people are mentioning their preferred pronouns in their email signatures and when they introduce themselves. Learn more about this practice at a virtual event entitled Gender Diversity and Pronouns. Speaker Alex Brandell will provide an introductory presentation on gender diversity, the importance of pronouns, and issues facing the transgender community in this virtual event. Alex Brandell, OTD (they/them/theirs) is an occupational therapist and transgender health educator. They completed their occupational therapy doctorate at Boston University, with a special focus on transgender health. Co-sponsored by Friends of the Ewing Library, Friends of the Hickory Corner Library, Friends of the Lawrence Library, and Friends of the West Windsor Library.
Registration is required.
Improve your English speaking skills by chatting in casual conversation. Chip McAuley, TESOL-certified Hickory Corner Branch librarian, will lead the sessions, intended for intermediate-level speakers (those comfortable speaking English in most situations and looking for practice to increase confidence).
Please register.
It may be too hot to knit at home, but the library is cool enough for wool! Bring in your project and get ready for fall. All hook and needle crafters are welcome!
West Side Story (2021); rated PG-13; 156 minutes
Please register.
Join our in-person drum circle led by popular long time facilitator Ange Chianese. Drummers of all levels of experience are invited to participate. Bring your own drum(s), bells, percussions or use one of ours.
Registration is required prior to the event.
The Washington Crossing Radio Control Flyers Association will have all types of model aircraft on display throughout the library. Members will be available to answer questions about building and flying model aircraft, as well as any inquiries about the association in general.
“You are about to enter another dimension. A dimension not only of sight and sound but of mind. A journey into the wondrous land of imagination. Next stop—The Twilight Zone!” With these words, the legendary Rod Serling took television viewers into extraordinary and sometimes terrifying realms. Now, reenter the Twilight Zone at Hickory Corner Branch with librarian—and Twilight Zone resident—Chip McAuley. Each session, we will enjoy an episode of the classic Twilight Zone and then discuss its importance in modern society.
Please register.
Milk (2008); rated R; 128 minutes
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Death on the Nile (2022, PG-13), with Tom Bateman, Annette Bening, Kenneth Branagh. While on vacation on the Nile, Hercule Poirot must investigate the murder of a young heiress. Runtime: 127 min.
All are welcome to discuss The Man Who Died Twice by Richard Osman.
Play a game that encourages you to be literal and creative. Easy to learn and lots of fun!
Please register.
Relax, refocus, and rejuvenate. Take a moment to regain the peace lost during our busy days. Facilitated by Hightstown Branch staff member, Leena, who is a 13-year practitioner of Rajyoga meditation.
Registration with an email is required, so we can send you a link to connect through GoToMeeting. You will receive the link approximately 24 hours before the program.
As parents and guardians, we’re responsible for keeping our children safe. The Be SMART program teaches five simple steps we can all take to keep our families safe by keeping firearms responsibly stored, including strategies to initiate conversations with family and friends about responsible firearms storage.
Registration with an email is required, so we can send you a link to connect through GoToMeeting. You will receive the link approximately 24 hours before the program.
Come and unwind with some relaxing art creation. Today we will be getting our zen on with a fun 3D optical illusion line drawing. No experience needed, just bring your hands and you're ready to go!
Use a variety of materials to turn a yogurt jar into a one-of-a-kind tea light votive. All materials and instructions will be provided. Suggested for ages 16 and up.
Registration is required prior to the event.
Creative expression has been shown to reduce stress. Join Kristina Baktis, ATR-BC, ATCS, board-certified art therapist and senior allied clinical therapist with Princeton House Behavioral Health, for this enjoyable program on exploring your artistic nature. No previous art experience is necessary. Materials will be supplied.
Registration is required.
If you already know some English and want to improve your speaking and comprehension skills, please join librarian, Elka Frankel, for some practice sharing your thoughts and ideas with others in the group. We will discuss a topic together with relevant vocabulary, grammar and idioms.
Registration with an email is required, so we can send you a link to connect through GoToMeeting. You will receive the link approximately 24 hours before the program.
Join us as Jeanne Johnson, famed for her hour-long-in-depth studies of artists, guides us through the life and work of Georgia O’Keeffe (1887-1986), “Mother of American Modernism”. O’Keeffe is mostly known for her paintings of enlarged flowers, however, throughout her long career she painted a range of subjects—from New York skyscrapers to desert scenes, cow skulls, and adobe architecture. O’Keeffe’s work was highly skilled and so precise it oscillated between realism and abstraction. Viewing a retrospective of her work, you will learn facts and people associated with Georgia that you may not know, people who inspired her, some who hurt her, some that she hurt.
Jeanne Johnson's interest in art and music have taken her to more than 87 countries in pursuit of her passions. Since retiring from a successful career as a classically trained musician, she has become an active volunteer currently serving on the Princeton University Art Museum Docent Assoc. Board, and as president of Newcomers and Friends @ YWCA Princeton.
Sponsored by the Friends of the Lawrence Library.
Registration with an email is required, so we can send you a link to connect through GoToMeeting. You will receive the link approximately 24 hours before the program.
Join us on MCLS’ Facebook page for an hour of family-friendly trivia. Questions are geared toward adults, but kids, 10 and over, are welcome to participate, too! Play alone or form a team (of up to five members). Visit MCLS's Facebook page (www.facebook.com/mclsnj) at 7pm to participate.
This month we are going to make glass bead bracelets. We’ve got a trove of glass beads for you to string along! All craft supplies are provided. For ages 18 and up.
Registration is required, space is limited. If a registered participant fails to show up, that space will be filled with walk-ins – so feel free to stop by just before 10 am to see if there is room.
The short story -- short in length, but full of content! Join our discussion group, which focuses on the short story. This month, in honor of Pride, we'll read and discuss Patricia Highsmith's short stories, "A Girl like Phyl," "Slowly, Slowly in the Wind," and "Doorbell for Louisa." Copies of this month's stories are available at the Hopewell Branch Reference Desk.
Cruella (2021) starring Emma Stone, Emma Thompson, Mark Strong, Paul Walter Hauser, Emily Beecham, Joel Fry, Kirby Howell-Baptiste. Rated PG-13, 134 minutes. In 1970s London, amidst the punk rock revolution, is a young grifter named Estella, a clever and creative girl determined to make a name for herself with her designs. She befriends a pair of young thieves who appreciate her appetite for mischief, and together they are able to build a life for themselves on the London streets. One day, Estella's flair for fashion catches the eye of the Baroness von Heilman, a fashion legend who is devastatingly chic and terrifyingly haute. But their relationship sets in motion a course of events and revelations that will cause Estella to embrace her wicked side and become the raucous, fashionable and revenge-bent Cruella. Sponsored by the Friends of the West Windsor Library.
One of the Hickory Corner librarians will moderate a thoughtful discussion of current events. All adults are welcome. No preparation is necessary; the librarian will reveal the topics at the top of the discussion. If weather is inclement, we will meet indoors.
Please register.
Award-winning short story writer Vicki Weisfeld’s new murder mystery, set in 2011, tells the story of successful Manhattan architect Archer Landis, whose orderly life is upended by the murder of his lover Julia. When the police link her to the Arab-American community, their reflexive conclusion is “terrorist.” Landis disagrees, absolutely, and sets out to prove them wrong. Julia’s death is the first in a series of mysterious attacks on everyone and everything Landis most cares about. To emerge from these tragedies, he must confront prejudice, self-doubt, the limits of loyalty, and a need for redemption that transcends revenge. He must have the courage to change.
Books will be available for sell and signing through the Friends of the Lawrence Library.
Registration is required.
If you are interested in becoming a US citizen, we can help! Join our free preparation class to study & practice for your citizenship exam.
Registration is required prior to the event. Please call the branch at 609-448-1474. If you register and realize you cannot make it, please contact us so someone else can have your spot.
Would it surprise you to learn that "The New York Times" would publish a story but not pay you a dime, while a weekly magazine would pay $800 for the same story? Judy Salcewicz, a local author who has had stories published in four Chicken Soup for the Soul books and numerous other publications, will present a workshop entitled “Sharing Your Words.” She will share her stories, writing experience, and the logistics of writing and submitting your stories. Participants will get lots of ideas for their own submissions.
Registration is required.
Enjoy the company of fellow crafters as you work on your craft. Bring a knitting, crochet or cross stitch project you are working on. Suggested for ages 16 and up.
Design your own tote bag with a paint marbling technique. Bags will be provided, but participants are welcome to bring their own canvas bag. Sponsored by the Friends of the Ewing Library.
Registration is required prior to the event.
Librarian Shilpa Shanbhag will demonstrate how to make two different kinds of no-cook chutney: a green chutney, from India, with coconut, cilantro, and mint; and chermoula, from North Africa, with cilantro, parsley, and mint. Attendees will have the opportunity to taste both concoctions and discuss the differences.
Please register.
Relax, refocus & rejuvenate. Take a moment to regain the peace lost during our busy days. Facilitated by Hightstown staff member, Leena, who is a 12-year practitioner of Rajyoga meditation physically distanced & in a small group setting.
Registration is required prior to the event. If you register and realize you cannot make it, please contact us so someone else can have your spot.
In the United States, haiku is commonly used to introduce school children to poetry — but haiku is so much more than a learning tool or a pop-culture poetic form. With roots in the rich literary traditions of Japan, English-language haiku (ELH) is a genre of poetry that invites readers to pause for a contemplative moment of “nowness” amidst the ceaseless activity of our hectic world. This month’s Poetry Circle traces the evolution of ELH from the Imagist movement of the early 20th century to today, where it flourishes in print and online. Bill Waters, a member of the Poetry Circle, will lead this presentation.
Registration is required prior to the event.
Join Herbalist Tish Streeten for a program focused on using culinary herbs to support your health and wellbeing. Learn how aromatic plants can be easily grown, bought, or found wild and integrated into your daily diet for improved overall health. Tish, a graduate of David Winston’s Center for Herbal Studies, has been studying and practicing herbal medicine for more than 40 years. Presented with Eating For Your Health, a non profit organization empowering people to become a healthier version of themselves by teaching the importance of eating whole, nutrient-rich foods.
Registration is required prior to the event.
Improve your English speaking skills by chatting in casual conversation. Chip McAuley, TESOL-certified Hickory Corner Branch librarian, will lead the sessions, intended for intermediate-level speakers (those comfortable speaking English in most situations and looking for practice to increase confidence).
Please register.
Join us for a book club with a sports twist. Each month, we discuss a book revolving around a sport, an athlete, a team, or a league. If the book is related to sports, it's fair game! All are welcome to discuss this month's book, K: A History of Baseball in 10 Pitches, by Tyler Kepner.
Stop the Bleed is a national awareness campaign and call-to-action intended to cultivate grassroots efforts that encourage bystanders to become trained, equipped, and empowered to help in a bleeding emergency before professional help arrives. Presented by instructors Kat Dombrowski, BSN, RN, and Carol Raymond, EMT. from Penn Medicine Princeton Health.
Registration is required prior to the event.
It may be too hot to knit at home, but the library is cool enough for wool! Bring in your project and get ready for fall. All hook and needle crafters are welcome!
Just Mercy (2019); rated PG-13, 136 minutes
Please register.
If you are interested in becoming a US citizen, we can help! Join our free preparation class to study & practice for your citizenship exam.
Registration is required prior to the event. Please call the branch at 609-448-1474. If you register and realize you cannot make it, please contact us so someone else can have your spot.
Freeheld (2015); rated PG-13; 103 minutes
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Cyrano (2021, PG-13), with Peter Dinklage, Haley Bennett, Kelvin Harrison Jr. Too self-conscious to woo Roxanne himself, wordsmith Cyrano de Bergerac helps young Christian nab her heart through love letters. 123 min.
We’ll put our own twist on “the game of unspeakable fun!”
Please register.
Relax, refocus, and rejuvenate. Take a moment to regain the peace lost during our busy days. Facilitated by Hightstown Branch staff member, Leena, who is a 13-year practitioner of Rajyoga meditation.
Registration with an email is required, so we can send you a link to connect through GoToMeeting. You will receive the link approximately 24 hours before the program.
Join us for a game of chess. No experience necessary and all skill levels welcome. A limited number of chess boards will be provided. Sponsored by the Friends of the Ewing Library.
Registration is required prior to the event.
Join reference librarian Rachel for our monthly non-fiction book club. This month's selection is Educated, by Tara Westover. Copies are available at the circulation desk, see staff for checkout.
"Born to survivalists in the mountains of Idaho, Tara Westover was seventeen the first time she set foot in a classroom. Her family was so isolated from mainstream society that there was no one to ensure the children received an education, and no one to intervene when one of Tara’s older brothers became violent. When another brother got himself into college, Tara decided to try a new kind of life. Her quest for knowledge transformed her, taking her over oceans and across continents, to Harvard and to Cambridge University. Only then would she wonder if she’d traveled too far, if there was still a way home."
June 19th, also known as Juneteenth, is the oldest known holiday that commemorates the end of slavery. It marks the date in 1865 when the last group of enslaved people in Galveston, Texas learned that they were free under the Emancipation Proclamation. As a federal holiday, it is a time to time to reflect on the past and look to the future. Author Rick Geffken reveals stories from New Jersey’s history of slavery. Many may be surprised that New Jersey, in 1866, was the last northern state to abolish slavery. Dutch and English settlers brought the first enslaved people to New Jersey in the seventeenth century. By the time of the Revolutionary War, slavery was an established practice on labor-intensive farms throughout what became known as the Garden State.
Registration with an email is required, so we can send you a link to connect through GoToMeeting. You will receive the link approximately 24 hours before the program.
If you already know some English and want to improve your speaking and comprehension skills, please join librarian, Elka Frankel, for some practice sharing your thoughts and ideas with others in the group. We will discuss a topic together with relevant vocabulary, grammar and idioms.
Registration with an email is required, so we can send you a link to connect through GoToMeeting. You will receive the link approximately 24 hours before the program.
An old favorite returns! Hickory Corner librarian Chip McAuley will lead a book discussion of popular fiction titles. This month’s selection is New York Times bestseller The Guest List, by Lucy Foley.
Please register.
Perdita Buchan will speak about the history and artistry of American carousels. As the author of The Carousel Carver, Buchan has deep knowledge about the golden age of carousel carving in the early 20th Century, and of the immigrants who brought their skills to the craft while carving out new lives for themselves in Philadelphia and the old Jersey Shore.
Registration with an email is required, so we can send you a link to connect through GoToMeeting. You will receive the link approximately 24 hours before the program.
Join us on Facebook for our monthly virtual book group. This month we will discuss The Lost Apothecary by Sarah Penner.
Please Note: If you haven't already, please submit a request to join the group prior to the discussion.
Superposition by David Walton. Jacob Kelley's family is turned upside down when an old friend turns up, waving a gun and babbling about an alien quantum intelligence. The mystery deepens when the friend is found dead in an underground bunker, apparently murdered around the same time he appeared at Jacob's house. Jacob is arrested for the murder and put on trial. As the details of the crime slowly come to light, the weave of reality becomes ever more tangled, twisted by a miraculous new technology and a quantum creature unconstrained by the normal limits of space and matter. With the help of his daughter Alessandra, Jacob must find the true murderer before the creature destroys his family and everything he loves.
Join us at the Hopewell Branch to create a yarn-wrapped votive candle holder for yourself or as a gift for someone else! All materials will be provided.
Registration is required prior to the event.
Adults are welcome for a safe, physically distant Library Drawing Party. Try out your artistic talents and learn to draw new images each week. Upon arrival attendees will be assigned a space to sit for the duration of the program. Sanitized clipboards, paper and colored pencils will be provided for the duration of the program. Please do not share materials between groups. Attendees are encouraged to bring their own materials, including clipboards.
Registration is required prior to the event.
This month we’ll make ice cream cone art using brightly colored decorative buttons and glue that you can then display or gift to someone. We'll be in a small group setting. Open to any skill level. All supplies provided. Sponsored by the Hightstown Library Association.
Registration is required prior to the event. If you register and realize you cannot make it, please contact us so someone else can have your spot.
Join us in reading and discussing works of fiction or non-fiction having to do with gardening, plants, nature, or the land. All are welcome to discuss this month's book, Bicycling with Butterflies by Sara Dykman.
Crazy, Stupid, Love (2011) starring Emma Stone, Julianne Moore, Steve Carell, Ryan Gosling. Rated PG-13, 107 minutes. Fortysomething Cal Weaver is living the dream: good job, nice house, great kids, and marriage to his high school sweetheart. So when Cal learns that she has cheated on him and wants a divorce, his "perfect" life quickly unravels. Cal, who hasn't dated in decades, stands out as the epitome of un-smooth, so handsome player Jacob Palmer takes him on as wingman and protégé. Sponsored by the Friends of the West Windsor Library.
If you are interested in becoming a US citizen, we can help! Join our free preparation class to study & practice for your citizenship exam.
Registration is required prior to the event. Please call the branch at 609-448-1474. If you register and realize you cannot make it, please contact us so someone else can have your spot.
Calling all rising ninth graders! Join us for an informational meeting about the MCLS Teen Advisory Board! Hear from current members! Find out how you can enhance your leadership skills, earn community service hours, help run library programs, and write book reviews. Parents and guardians are welcome to attend.
Registration with an email is required, so we can send you a link to connect through GoToMeeting. You will receive the link approximately 24 hours before the program.
Discuss the iconic filmography of director, producer and screenwriter, Steven Spielberg, with Librarian Jamie Anderson. A short overview on the topic with a handout will precede the discussion. Join us on the evening after that – Thursday, June 16, at 5:30 pm – to commemorate Juneteenth with a screening of Spielberg’s classic “Amistad” (1997).
Registration is required.
Steamed shrimp are one of the easiest and most treasured appetizers on the plate. Learn how to prep and cook shrimp 3 ways: peel-n'-eat shrimp with cocktail sauce, shrimp scampi and butterflied fried shrimp.
Registration is required.
Belfast(2021) Starring Caitriona Balfe, Judi Dench, Jamie Dornan, Ciaran Hinds, and Jude Hill.
Rated PG-13; 1 hour, 37 minutes. A young boy and his working-class Belfast family experience the tumultuous late 1960s.
Registration is required prior to the event.
Relax, refocus & rejuvenate. Take a moment to regain the peace lost during our busy days. Facilitated by Hightstown staff member, Leena, who is a 12-year practitioner of Rajyoga meditation physically distanced & in a small group setting.
Registration is required prior to the event. If you register and realize you cannot make it, please contact us so someone else can have your spot.
In this Steven Spielberg classic, slaves start a shipboard rebellion against their captors while en route to America in 1839. The revolt causes a major controversy in the United States when the ship is captured off the coast of Long Island. R-rated. 152 min.
On the evening before – Wednesday, June 15, at 7:00 pm - you can join an informal conversation with Librarian Jamie Anderson on this and other Steven Spielberg movies.
Registration is required.
Named for the "rule of three" principle in writing and joke-telling, this reading group considers three pieces each month: a short story, a poem, and an essay, all connected by a theme. Join us to be introduced to new authors, new forms, and new ideas. We discuss literature in the spirit of curiosity and wonderment.
This month's theme is "Consumerism." The story is "The Window" by Tatyana Tolstoya; the essay, "Having and Being Had" by Eula Biss; and the poem, "Tara" by Kate Durbin.
Sign up with your email to receive the readings digitally. You can also call the West Windsor reference desk to arrange picking up printed copies.
Registration is required.
Improve your English speaking skills by chatting in casual conversation. Chip McAuley, TESOL-certified Hickory Corner Branch librarian, will lead the sessions, intended for intermediate-level speakers (those comfortable speaking English in most situations and looking for practice to increase confidence).
Please register.
Join us to discuss If These Stones Could Talk: African American Presence in the Hopewell Valley, Sourland Mountain and Surrounding Regions of New Jersey by Beverly Mills and Elaine Buck. Cemeteries have stories to tell, voices to unearth--and lessons from the past that we can draw upon to better shape the future. If These Stones Could Talk brings fresh light to a forgotten corner of American history that begins in a small cemetery in central New Jersey.
Registration is required prior to the event.
Vesper Flights: New and Collected Essays by Helen Macdonald. A collection of essays about humanity's relationship with nature, exploring subjects ranging from captivity and immigration to ostrich farming and the migrations of songbirds from the Empire State Building.
It may be too hot to knit at home, but the library is cool enough for wool! Bring in your project and get ready for fall. All hook and needle crafters are welcome!
13th (2016); rated TV-MA; 140 minutes
Please register.
Join our in-person drum circle led by popular long time facilitator Ange Chianese. Drummers of all levels of experience are invited to participate. Bring your own drum(s), bells, percussions or use one of ours.
Registration is required prior to the event.
Join us virtually for an opportunity to share original creative writing of all kinds in a supportive, group environment. Facilitated by Chip McAuley, poet and Hickory Corner librarian, this ongoing workshop is for everyone who enjoys working with words. We will share work, discuss writing techniques, give supportive feedback, read aloud and more in this all-in-one creativity hub.
Registration with an email is required, so we can send you a link to connect through GoToMeeting. You will receive the link approximately 24 hours before the program.
Join us on MCLS’ Facebook page for an hour of family-friendly trivia. Questions are geared toward adults, but kids, 10 and over, are welcome to participate, too! Play alone or form a team (of up to five members). Visit MCLS's Facebook page (www.facebook.com/mclsnj) at 7pm to participate.
Birdman (2014) starring Michael Keaton, Zach Galifianakis, Edward Norton, Andrea Riseborough, Amy Ryan, Emma Stone, Naomi Watts. Rated R, 119 minutes. A black comedy story of an actor famous for portraying an iconic superhero as he struggles to mount a Broadway play. In the days leading up to opening night, he battles his ego and attempts to recover his family, his career, and himself. Sponsored by the Friends of the West Windsor Library.
One of the Hickory Corner librarians will moderate a thoughtful discussion of current events. All adults are welcome. No preparation is necessary; the librarian will reveal the topics at the top of the discussion. If weather is inclement, we will meet indoors.
Please register.
If you are interested in becoming a US citizen, we can help! Join our free preparation class to study & practice for your citizenship exam.
Registration is required prior to the event. Please call the branch at 609-448-1474. If you register and realize you cannot make it, please contact us so someone else can have your spot.
What are the good fats? What is a slow carb? Why is it important to “eat the rainbow” and have fewer ingredients listed on a nutrition label? Come away from this webinar with a new perspective on what you’re putting in your grocery cart and ultimately, what you’re putting in your body. Learn to make informed choices that will support your journey towards better health. Presented by Tammy Sands, Eating for Your Health (by Suppers).
Registration with an email is required, so we can send you a link to connect through GoToMeeting. You will receive the link approximately 24 hours before the program.
Join us for a presentation from the dramatic New Jersey Shipwrecks: 350 Years in the Graveyard of the Atlantic where author Margaret Buchholz takes us on a gripping voyage through the “Graveyard of the Atlantic” -- a name bestowed upon the state’s treacherous shoals and inlets. Before this coastline became a summer playground of second homes and resort beaches, it was a wild frontier of uninhabited and shifting sandbars. From the days of sail to steam and oil, ships (and even submarines) have been drawn to this coast. And for thousands of vessels, it became their final resting place. . Sponsored by the Friends of the Ewing Library.
Registration is required prior to the event.
Enjoy the company of fellow crafters as you work on your craft. Bring a knitting, crochet or cross stitch project you are working on. Suggested for ages 16 and up.
Using corrugated cardboard, paper strips, and paper clips, we will make a papier-mâché bird.
Please register.
Relax, refocus & rejuvenate. Take a moment to regain the peace lost during our busy days. Facilitated by Hightstown staff member, Leena, who is a 12-year practitioner of Rajyoga meditation physically distanced & in a small group setting.
Registration is required prior to the event. If you register and realize you cannot make it, please contact us so someone else can have your spot.
Lynne Azarchi, Executive Director of Kidsbridge Youth Center, will lead this webinar designed for Parents, Caregivers, and Educators about how to nurture empathy in children. She will be joined by Danielle Yansick, Kidsbridge Education Director, who will show how empathy and mental health are related. She will share ways for both children and adults to better regulate their emotions and find joy through the use of calming techniques, simple movements, and ideas for self-care. Lynne Azarchi is the recent author of The Empathy Advantage -- a useful guide for instilling kindness and respect.
Registration with an email is required, so we can send you a link to connect through GoToMeeting. You will receive the link approximately 24 hours before the program.
Improve your English speaking skills by chatting in casual conversation. Chip McAuley, TESOL-certified Hickory Corner Branch librarian, will lead the sessions, intended for intermediate-level speakers (those comfortable speaking English in most situations and looking for practice to increase confidence).
Please register.
Academy Award® winner Peter Jackson (The Lord of the Rings trilogy) presents an extraordinary work showing the First World War as you've never seen it. Using state of the art technology to restore original archival footage that's more than 100 years old, Jackson brings to life the people who can best tell this story: the men who were there. R-rated. 99 min.
Registration is required.
It may be too hot to knit at home, but the library is cool enough for wool! Bring in your project and get ready for fall. All hook and needle crafters are welcome!
Philadelphia (1993); rated R; 128 minutes
Please register.
For Such a Time as This, by Kayleigh McEnany.
If weather is inclement, we will meet indoors.
Please register.
In this workshop you will learn how to prepare your home for sale, how to determine the true value of your home in the current market, and much more.
Presented by Olga St. Pierre, a senior living specialist and real estate agent of 13 years, serving clients in NJ and PA. Olga and her team offer relocation services and provide an extensive concierge service to help make the moving transition as smooth as possible.
Please register.
Together we’ll be instructed step-by-step to create our own paintings in acrylics on canvas. Everyone’s painting will be based on a similar design, but all will be unique. All supplies provided. Taught by art instructor, Sweety Mehta. Sponsored by the Hightstown Library Association.
Registration is required prior to the event. If you register and realize you cannot make it, please contact us so someone else can have your spot.
Creative expression has been shown to improve brain function. Join Kristina Baktis, ATR-BC, ATCS, board-certified art therapist and senior allied clinical therapist with Princeton House Behavioral Health, for this enjoyable program on exploring your artistic nature. Materials and guidance will be provided. No previous art experience is necessary.
Registration is required.
“You are about to enter another dimension. A dimension not only of sight and sound but of mind. A journey into the wondrous land of imagination. Next stop—The Twilight Zone!” With these words, the legendary Rod Serling took television viewers into extraordinary and sometimes terrifying realms. Now, reenter the Twilight Zone at Hickory Corner Branch with librarian—and Twilight Zone resident—Chip McAuley. Each session, we will enjoy an episode of the classic Twilight Zone and then discuss its importance in modern society.
Please register.
In Becoming, former First Lady Michelle Obama shares her views on how all young people can help themselves as well as help others, no matter their status in life. She asks readers to realize that no one is perfect, and that the process of becoming is what matters, as finding yourself is ever evolving.
Registration is required.
Join us to discuss interesting movies you have recently seen. It can be something you watched in the theater or at home through one of the many viewing options. We will talk about movies we’ve enjoyed or didn’t like in the last few months and why. Feel free to discuss any of the movies we’ve shown on Sundays at the Ewing Branch Library!
Registration is required prior to the event.
How many words can you make from a jumbled tray of letters? Extra points for longer words.
Please register.
Relax, refocus, and rejuvenate. Take a moment to regain the peace lost during our busy days. Facilitated by Hightstown Branch staff member, Leena, who is a 13-year practitioner of Rajyoga meditation.
Registration with an email is required, so we can send you a link to connect through GoToMeeting. You will receive the link approximately 24 hours before the program.
Join librarian Rachel in a fun craft for your backyard. We will be constructing a DIY hummingbird feeder out of common household items. The ruby throated hummingbird is a summer visitor to NJ and your yard could be a perfect pit stop!
Registration is required.
Biscayne National Park, located in southern Florida, spans over 173,000 acres. What makes this park amazingly unique? It is comprised of 95% water, making it a watery wonderland. Take the opportunity to virtually travel to Biscayne National Park and learn about its four ecosystems: the mangrove forest, Biscayne Bay, Florida Keys and coral reef.
Registration with an email is required, so we can send you a link to connect through GoToMeeting. You will receive the link approximately 24 hours before the program.
Join author and photographer Kevin Woyce for a colorful tour of New Jersey’s coastal history, from the long-ago days of lighthouses and shipwrecks to the founding of today’s most popular summer resorts.
Registration is required prior to the event.
Be in the present moment and experience the joy of mindfulness, facilitated by Nila Satpute, a 12-year practitioner of Rajyoga. Sponsored by the Friends of the West Windsor Library.
Join us virtually for an opportunity to share original creative writing of all kinds in a supportive, group environment. Facilitated by Chip McAuley, poet and Hickory Corner librarian, this ongoing workshop is for everyone who enjoys working with words. We will share work, discuss writing techniques, give supportive feedback, read aloud and more in this all-in-one creativity hub.
Registration with an email is required, so we can send you a link to connect through GoToMeeting. You will receive the link approximately 24 hours before the program.
The Authenticity Project by Clare Pooley.
Registration required.
One of the Hickory Corner librarians will moderate a thoughtful discussion of current events. All adults are welcome. No preparation is necessary; the librarian will reveal the topics at the top of the discussion. If weather is inclement, we will meet indoors.
Please register.
Join us for a game of chess. No experience necessary and all skill levels welcome. A limited number of chess boards will be provided. Sponsored by the Friends of the Ewing Library.
Registration is required prior to the event.
If you are interested in becoming a US citizen, we can help! Join our free preparation class to study & practice for your citizenship exam.
Registration is required prior to the event. Please call the branch at 609-448-1474. If you register and realize you cannot make it, please contact us so someone else can have your spot.
Relax, refocus & rejuvenate. Take a moment to regain the peace lost during our busy days. Facilitated by Hightstown staff member, Leena, who is a 12-year practitioner of Rajyoga meditation physically distanced & in a small group setting.
Registration is required prior to the event. If you register and realize you cannot make it, please contact us so someone else can have your spot.
Improve your English speaking skills by chatting in casual conversation. Chip McAuley, TESOL-certified Hickory Corner Branch librarian, will lead the sessions, intended for intermediate-level speakers (those comfortable speaking English in most situations and looking for practice to increase confidence).
Please register.
Join our in-person drum circle led by popular long time facilitator Ange Chianese. Drummers of all levels of experience are invited to participate. Bring your own drum(s), bells, percussions or use one of ours.
Registration is required.
Join us virtually for an opportunity to share original creative writing of all kinds in a supportive, group environment. Facilitated by Chip McAuley, poet and Hickory Corner librarian, this ongoing workshop is for everyone who enjoys working with words. We will share work, discuss writing techniques, give supportive feedback, read aloud and more in this all-in-one creativity hub.
Registration with an email is required, so we can send you a link to connect through GoToMeeting. You will receive the link approximately 24 hours before the program.
Adults are welcome for a safe, physically distant Library Drawing Party. Try out your artistic talents and learn to draw new images each week. Upon arrival attendees will be assigned a space to sit for the duration of the program. Sanitized clipboards, paper and colored pencils will be provided for the duration of the program. Please do not share materials between groups. Attendees are encouraged to bring their own materials, including clipboards.
Registration is required prior to the event.
Join librarian Matthew Latta for a monthly open and informal discussion of events in the news. We will consider social, political and cultural issues from around the nation and around the world.
Registration is required.
In this road-trip comedy, two hard-charging former Army Rangers paired against their will — Briggs (Channing Tatum) and a Belgian Malinois named Lulu — race down the Pacific Coast in hopes of making it to a fellow soldier’s funeral on time. PG-13. 101 min.
Registration is required.
Join us on Facebook for our monthly virtual book group. This month we will discuss The Midnight Library by Matt Haig.
Please Note: If you haven't already, please submit a request to join the group prior to the discussion.
The Arctic seems very far away, but the momentous changes occurring there affect us all. Global warming, sea-level rise, tropical storms, and extreme weather events are all connected to the rapidly melting and warming Arctic. Join Dr. Jennifer Francis of Woodwell Climate Research Center as she discusses recent research in this topic.
Registration with an email is required, so we can send you a link to connect through GoToMeeting. You will receive the link approximately 24 hours before the program.
Stephen Crane (1871 – 1900), was an American poet, novelist, and short story writer. Born in Newark, New Jersey, Crane briefly attended Pennington Seminary, a boarding school in Pennington. Prolific throughout his short life, Crane is recognized primarily for his classic novel "The Red Badge of Courage". He also published two poetry collections , "The Black Riders and Other Lines" and "War is Kind". At the time of his death, Crane was considered an important figure in American literature. His writing had an influence on 20th-century writers such as Ernest Hemingway, and is thought to have inspired the Modernists and the Imagists. Andrew Punk, a librarian at the Lawrence Headquarters Branch, will lead this presentation.
Registration is required.
Join our in-person drum circle led by popular long time facilitator Ange Chianese. Drummers of all levels of experience are invited to participate. Bring your own drum(s), bells, percussions or use one of ours.
Registration is required.
The Book of Lost Names, by Kristin Harmel. Eva Traube Abrams, a semi-retired librarian in Florida, is shelving books one morning when her eyes lock on a photograph in a magazine lying open nearby. She freezes; it's an image of a book she hasn't seen in sixty-five years--a book she recognizes as The Book of Lost Names. The accompanying article discusses the looting of libraries by the Nazis across Europe during World War II--an experience Eva remembers well--and the search to reunite people with the texts taken from them so long ago.
Registration is required.
Join us virtually for an opportunity to share original creative writing of all kinds in a supportive, group environment. Facilitated by Chip McAuley, poet and Hickory Corner librarian, this ongoing workshop is for everyone who enjoys working with words. We will share work, discuss writing techniques, give supportive feedback, read aloud and more in this all-in-one creativity hub.
Registration with an email is required, so we can send you a link to connect through GoToMeeting. You will receive the link approximately 24 hours before the program.
Adults are welcome for a safe, physically distant Library Drawing Party. Try out your artistic talents and learn to draw new images each week. Upon arrival attendees will be assigned a space to sit for the duration of the program. Sanitized clipboards, paper and colored pencils will be provided for the duration of the program. Please do not share materials between groups. Attendees are encouraged to bring their own materials, including clipboards.
Registration is required prior to the event.
Discuss the latest and greatest comic book and superhero movies with Librarian Jamie Anderson. A short overview on the topic with a handout will precede the discussion.
Registration is required.
Sirio Maccioni and his wife Egidiana are known for inventing the Crème Brûlée recipe made famous at Le Cirque restaurant in Manhattan. Come learn the secrets to making the perfect Crème Brûlée and try your hand with the blowtorch used to brûlée the sugar on top into a caramel crust.
Registration is required.
In the early 1970s, teen actor Gary Valentine navigates the successes and pitfalls of burgeoning fame while traversing the tricky terrain of first love with the charming Alana as the noteworthy Licorice Pizza record store chain begins to take root in California's San Fernando Valley. R-rated. 133 min.
Registration is required.
Learn about the Coral Reefs from the Aquarium Divers for Coral Society, which works with other foundations to save the ocean. Michael Anderson, ADFC's Founder and certified coral restoration diver, will share an overview of coral and coral reefs, the vital role they play in protecting the coastal areas and the ocean's ecosystem, as well as ADFC's mission and how people can get involved.
Registration with an email is required, so we can send you a link to connect through GoToMeeting. You will receive the link approximately 24 hours before the program.
This is the exciting true story of the saga, the 1717 wreck, and eventual the 1984 discovery of the Whydah - the only pirate ship ever found and the incredible mysteries she shared and continues to reveal. Join historical re-enactor, lecturer and tour guide- Michael Jesberger, for a discussion on very real pirates and their treasure! Sponsored by the Friends of the Lawrence Library.
Registration is required.
This documentary paints a portrait of the philosophy and work of cardigan-wearing children's entertainer Fred Rogers, star of the popular show “Mister Rogers' Neighborhood.” Mister Rogers creatively communicated themes of empathy and acceptance using a colorful cast of puppets and friends for more than 30 years. Along with archival footage, Rogers' contemporaries and castmates reflect on his legacy. PG-13. 94 min.
Registration is required.
Didn't get your fill of sharks during Shark Week? Few do! Are sharks really ferocious eating machines the seem to be in movies? Learn the truth about these special fish. The truth is often more fascinating than fiction. Presented by the Center of Aquatic Sciences at Adventure Aquarium.
Registration with an email is required, so we can send you a link to connect through GoToMeeting. You will receive the link approximately 24 hours before the program.
Was the 1834 newspaper story alleging that two-thirds of residents around Barnegat were criminals causing shipwrecks, murdering crews, and plundering cargo true? Learn the facts about the so-called pirates and four shipwrecks along Ocean County’s shores in the 19th century!! Presented by John R. Barrows, Editor of Monmouth Timeline, Inc.
Registration with an email is required, so we can send you a link to connect through GoToMeeting. You will receive the link approximately 24 hours before the program.
Join us in reading and discussing works of fiction or non-fiction having to do with gardening, plants, nature, or the land. All are welcome to discuss this month's book, The Seed Keeper by Diane Wilson.
The Ewing, Hickory Corner, Lawrence and West Windsor branches will be open for holiday hours, 9:30-5:00pm. All other branches will be closed.
The Ewing, Hickory Corner, Lawrence and West Windsor branches will be open for holiday hours, 9:30-5:00pm. All other branches will be closed.
The Ewing, Hickory Corner, Lawrence and West Windsor branches will be open for holiday hours, 9:30-5:00pm. All other branches will be closed.
The Ewing, Hickory Corner, Lawrence and West Windsor branches will be open for holiday hours, 9:30-5:00pm. All other branches will be closed.
The Ewing, Hickory Corner, Lawrence and West Windsor branches will be open for holiday hours, 9:30-5:00pm. All other branches will be closed.
The Ewing, Hickory Corner, Lawrence and West Windsor branches will be open for holiday hours, 9:30-5:00pm. All other branches will be closed.
The Ewing, Hickory Corner, Lawrence and West Windsor branches will be open for holiday hours, 9:30-5:00pm. All other branches will be closed.
