Join us at the library for an exciting cornhole program designed exclusively for adults! Test your aim while enjoying friendly competition. Whether you're a seasoned pro or a novice player, come toss some bags and socialize with fellow community members in a relaxed atmosphere. Space is limited; register in advance to reserve your spot.
Registration is required prior to the event.
Join us at the library for an exciting cornhole program designed exclusively for adults! Test your aim while enjoying friendly competition. Whether you're a seasoned pro or a novice player, come toss some bags and socialize with fellow community members in a relaxed atmosphere. Space is limited; register in advance to reserve your spot.
Registration is required prior to the event.
Join us at the library to develop self-esteem and improve communication through movement. Children will learn to better manage emotions such as anger and anxiety. Presneted by Healing & Recovery Arts LLC this program is designed for children ages 6-9 with a caregiver who want to better manage their mood, communicate and express their creativity.
Registration is preferred but drop-ins are welcome. Please complete one registration for the entire family attending together.
Join us at the library to develop self-esteem and improve communication through movement. Children will learn to better manage emotions such as anger and anxiety. Presneted by Healing & Recovery Arts LLC this program is designed for children ages 6-9 with a caregiver who want to better manage their mood, communicate and express their creativity.
Registration is preferred but drop-ins are welcome. Please complete one registration for the entire family attending together.
Children are invited to join our Pokémon Club. We will discuss trading cards, books, and games, and all things Pokémon. Bring your trading cards, handheld devices and anything else you would like to share and discuss. Ages 5 - 11.
Registration is required prior to the event. Please complete one registration for the entire family attending together.
Children are invited to join our Pokémon Club. We will discuss trading cards, books, and games, and all things Pokémon. Bring your trading cards, handheld devices and anything else you would like to share and discuss. Ages 5 - 11.
Registration is required prior to the event. Please complete one registration for the entire family attending together.
All branches are closed.
All branches are closed.
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 about all kinds of things with others in the group. We'll also cover vocabulary, idioms and grammar relevant to our discussions. Bring your questions too!
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 about all kinds of things with others in the group. We'll also cover vocabulary, idioms and grammar relevant to our discussions. Bring your questions too!
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.
Too old for Baby Time and not quite ready to sit through a Story Time? Join us for singing, dancing, and rhymes. There is an emphasis on interaction with the music and the rhymes through singing, actions, and props to build pre-literacy skills. This program is for children ages 5 and under who are accompanied by an adult.
Registration is required prior to the event. Please complete one registration for the entire family attending together.
Too old for Baby Time and not quite ready to sit through a Story Time? Join us for singing, dancing, and rhymes. There is an emphasis on interaction with the music and the rhymes through singing, actions, and props to build pre-literacy skills. This program is for children ages 5 and under who are accompanied by an adult.
Registration is required prior to the event. Please complete one registration for the entire family attending together.
During this culinary program, we’ll take a simple and delicious dish and share a few variations that you can do to make it more interesting! You'll have the opportunity to taste our featured dish with the variations and leave with the recipe to inspire you at home. This month we'll be making muffins!
Note: If you have a food allergy the library needs to be aware of, please email hopeprogs@mcl.org prior to the event.
Registration is required prior to the event.
During this culinary program, we’ll take a simple and delicious dish and share a few variations that you can do to make it more interesting! You'll have the opportunity to taste our featured dish with the variations and leave with the recipe to inspire you at home. This month we'll be making muffins!
Note: If you have a food allergy the library needs to be aware of, please email hopeprogs@mcl.org prior to the event.
Registration is required prior to the event.
Homeschooled teens will learn about our nation's history and culture through great works of American art. Each month we will look at a different period in American History through art and literature. For teens ages 11-16.
Registration is required prior to the event. Please complete one registration for the entire family attending together.
Homeschooled teens will learn about our nation's history and culture through great works of American art. Each month we will look at a different period in American History through art and literature. For teens ages 11-16.
Registration is required prior to the event. Please complete one registration for the entire family attending together.
Join us to make a Paper Spider. Suggested for children ages 3 - 8 with adult supervision.
This is a drop-in event.
Join us to make a Paper Spider. Suggested for children ages 3 - 8 with adult supervision.
This is a drop-in event.
Get into the Halloween spirit! Using materials provided, decorate a ceramic pumpkin tea light holder.
Registration is required prior to the event.
Get into the Halloween spirit! Using materials provided, decorate a ceramic pumpkin tea light holder.
Registration is required prior to the event.
This program is a great way to introduce your child to library story times and reading. Age appropriate books, songs, nursery rhymes, puppets and felt board figures are shared with the group. After 20 minutes of structured group time, there is time for play and for socializing. Suggested for children ages birth - 36 months.
Registration is required prior to the event. Please complete one registration for the entire family attending together.
This program is a great way to introduce your child to library story times and reading. Age appropriate books, songs, nursery rhymes, puppets and felt board figures are shared with the group. After 20 minutes of structured group time, there is time for play and for socializing. Suggested for children ages birth - 36 months.
Registration is required prior to the event. Please complete one registration for the entire family attending together.
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, Orwell's Roses by Rebecca Solnit.
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, Orwell's Roses by Rebecca Solnit.
Join us to create Yarn Pumpkins! Ages 10 and up.
This is a drop in craft.
Children ages 5 and under, accompanied by an adult, are invited to join us for storytime. We will share books, action rhymes, and songs. We will focus on the same theme all week. Children will receive a take-home craft after storytime.
Registration is required prior to the event. Please complete one registration for the entire family attending together.
Children ages 5 and under, accompanied by an adult, are invited to join us for storytime. We will share books, action rhymes, and songs. We will focus on the same theme all week. Children will receive a take-home craft after storytime.
Registration is required prior to the event. Please complete one registration for the entire family attending together.
This illustrated talk will trace the development of trolley lines in Lawrence Township, explore the rise and fall of this once-popular mode of transportation, and point out remnants of the old trolley systems that can still be seen in the local landscape. Presented by Dennis P. Waters, Mercer County Library Commissioner and former Lawrence Township Historian.
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 illustrated talk will trace the development of trolley lines in Lawrence Township, explore the rise and fall of this once-popular mode of transportation, and point out remnants of the old trolley systems that can still be seen in the local landscape. Presented by Dennis P. Waters, Mercer County Library Commissioner and former Lawrence Township Historian.
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 at the Hopewell Branch for Cribbage & Coffee! Boards, pegs, cards -- and light refreshments -- will be provided.
Join us at the Hopewell Branch for Cribbage & Coffee! Boards, pegs, cards -- and light refreshments -- will be provided.
Children ages 5 and under, accompanied by an adult, are invited to join us for storytime. We will share books, action rhymes, and songs. We will focus on the same theme all week. Children will receive a take-home craft after storytime.
Registration is required prior to the event. Please complete one registration for the entire family attending together.
Children ages 5 and under, accompanied by an adult, are invited to join us for storytime. We will share books, action rhymes, and songs. We will focus on the same theme all week. Children will receive a take-home craft after storytime.
Registration is required prior to the event. Please complete one registration for the entire family attending together.
Do you like to build and create? Join us at the library to create fun designs and shapes. Ages 5 -11.
No registration required.
Do you like to build and create? Join us at the library to create fun designs and shapes. Ages 5 -11.
No registration required.
Open for players of all levels with a basic understanding of game play. We play with the National Mah Jongg League (NMJL) 2024 card and rules.
Registration is requested prior to the event.
Open for players of all levels with a basic understanding of game play. We play with the National Mah Jongg League (NMJL) 2024 card and rules.
Registration is requested prior to the event.
All teens are welcome to join! Come be a part of the MCLS Teen Advisory Board. There are opportunities to enhance your leadership skills, earn community service hours, help run library programs, and write book reviews. New members always welcome!
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.
All teens are welcome to join! Come be a part of the MCLS Teen Advisory Board. There are opportunities to enhance your leadership skills, earn community service hours, help run library programs, and write book reviews. New members always welcome!
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 at the library to develop self-esteem and improve communication through movement. Children will learn to better manage emotions such as anger and anxiety. Presneted by Healing & Recovery Arts LLC this program is designed for children ages 6-9 with a caregiver who want to better manage their mood, communicate and express their creativity.
Registration is preferred but drop-ins are welcome. Please complete one registration for the entire family attending together.
Join us at the library to develop self-esteem and improve communication through movement. Children will learn to better manage emotions such as anger and anxiety. Presneted by Healing & Recovery Arts LLC this program is designed for children ages 6-9 with a caregiver who want to better manage their mood, communicate and express their creativity.
Registration is preferred but drop-ins are welcome. Please complete one registration for the entire family attending together.
Join us to make a Paper Spider. Suggested for children ages 3 - 8 with adult supervision.
This is a drop-in event.
Join us to make a Paper Spider. Suggested for children ages 3 - 8 with adult supervision.
This is a drop-in event.
Canasta combines elements of bridge and rummy, and is played with two teams of two players. It requires strategy, critical thinking, and quick decision-making. Open for players of all levels with a basic understanding of game play. Join us for great fun and conversation.
Registration is requested prior to the event.
Canasta combines elements of bridge and rummy, and is played with two teams of two players. It requires strategy, critical thinking, and quick decision-making. Open for players of all levels with a basic understanding of game play. Join us for great fun and conversation.
Registration is requested prior to the event.
Children ages 5 and under, accompanied by an adult, are invited to join us for storytime. We will share books, action rhymes, and songs. We will focus on the same theme all week. Children will receive a take-home craft after storytime.
Registration is required prior to the event. Please complete one registration for the entire family attending together.
Children ages 5 and under, accompanied by an adult, are invited to join us for storytime. We will share books, action rhymes, and songs. We will focus on the same theme all week. Children will receive a take-home craft after storytime.
Registration is required prior to the event. Please complete one registration for the entire family attending together.
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 longtime 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.
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 longtime 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 to make a paper rangoli for Diwali. Suggested for children ages 3 - 8 with adult supervision.
This is a drop-in event.
Join us to make a paper rangoli for Diwali. Suggested for children ages 3 - 8 with adult supervision.
This is a drop-in event.
Whether you are a brand-new beginner or if you know the basics but want to get some games in, join us at the library to play chess. Ages 6 -11.
Registration required.
Whether you are a brand-new beginner or if you know the basics but want to get some games in, join us at the library to play chess. Ages 6 -11.
Registration required.
Join us for a discussion of the Jersey Devil and South Jersey Folklore like no other! Witches, monsters, ghosts and other supernatural characters abound in the Pine Barrens! Learn about the fascinating history and tall tales, as well as practical steps to avoid being eaten by Mother Leeds’ 13th Child. South Jersey native Tony DiGerolamo brings his unique brand of humor to talking about his adventures in the Pines and beyond.
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 discussion of the Jersey Devil and South Jersey Folklore like no other! Witches, monsters, ghosts and other supernatural characters abound in the Pine Barrens! Learn about the fascinating history and tall tales, as well as practical steps to avoid being eaten by Mother Leeds’ 13th Child. South Jersey native Tony DiGerolamo brings his unique brand of humor to talking about his adventures in the Pines and beyond.
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 about all kinds of things with others in the group. We'll also cover vocabulary, idioms and grammar relevant to our discussions. Bring your questions too!
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 about all kinds of things with others in the group. We'll also cover vocabulary, idioms and grammar relevant to our discussions. Bring your questions too!
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.
Too old for Baby Time and not quite ready to sit through a Story Time? Join us for singing, dancing, and rhymes. There is an emphasis on interaction with the music and the rhymes through singing, actions, and props to build pre-literacy skills. This program is for children ages 5 and under who are accompanied by an adult.
Registration is required prior to the event. Please complete one registration for the entire family attending together.
Too old for Baby Time and not quite ready to sit through a Story Time? Join us for singing, dancing, and rhymes. There is an emphasis on interaction with the music and the rhymes through singing, actions, and props to build pre-literacy skills. This program is for children ages 5 and under who are accompanied by an adult.
Registration is required prior to the event. Please complete one registration for the entire family attending together.
Statistically 1 in 4 older adults over the age of 65 fall every year. As we age, our risk of falling increases. In this workshop we will discuss 1) why older adults have a higher risk factor for falls; 2) what are the risk factors for falls; 3) how to decrease your risk of falls; 4) how to increase your balance; and 5) what to do if you do fall. Presented by Steven Guarino, Senior Well-Being Specialist for Oaks Integrated Care. Funded through the Older Americans Act and Mercer County Office on Aging/ADRC.
Registration is required prior to the event.
Statistically 1 in 4 older adults over the age of 65 fall every year. As we age, our risk of falling increases. In this workshop we will discuss 1) why older adults have a higher risk factor for falls; 2) what are the risk factors for falls; 3) how to decrease your risk of falls; 4) how to increase your balance; and 5) what to do if you do fall. Presented by Steven Guarino, Senior Well-Being Specialist for Oaks Integrated Care. Funded through the Older Americans Act and Mercer County Office on Aging/ADRC.
Registration is required prior to the event.
Join us to make a Join us to make a paper rangoli for Diwali. Suggested for children ages 3 - 8 with adult supervision.
This is a drop-in event.
Join us to make a Join us to make a paper rangoli for Diwali. Suggested for children ages 3 - 8 with adult supervision.
This is a drop-in event.
This program is a great way to introduce your child to library story times and reading. Age appropriate books, songs, nursery rhymes, puppets and felt board figures are shared with the group. After 20 minutes of structured group time, there is time for play and for socializing. Suggested for children ages birth - 36 months.
Registration is required prior to the event. Please complete one registration for the entire family attending together.
This program is a great way to introduce your child to library story times and reading. Age appropriate books, songs, nursery rhymes, puppets and felt board figures are shared with the group. After 20 minutes of structured group time, there is time for play and for socializing. Suggested for children ages birth - 36 months.
Registration is required prior to the event. Please complete one registration for the entire family attending together.
Dress up and trick-or-treat at the library! We will have games, crafts and a scavenger hunt.
Ages 10 and under with a caregiver.
Registration is required prior to the event. Please complete one registration for the entire family attending together.
Dress up and trick-or-treat at the library! We will have games, crafts and a scavenger hunt.
Ages 10 and under with a caregiver.
Registration is required prior to the event. Please complete one registration for the entire family attending together.
Join us at the Hopewell Branch for Cribbage & Coffee! Boards, pegs, cards -- and light refreshments -- will be provided.
Join us at the Hopewell Branch for Cribbage & Coffee! Boards, pegs, cards -- and light refreshments -- will be provided.
Children ages 5 and under, accompanied by an adult, are invited to join us for storytime. We will share books, action rhymes, and songs. We will focus on the same theme all week. Children will receive a take-home craft after storytime.
Registration is required prior to the event. Please complete one registration for the entire family attending together.
Children ages 5 and under, accompanied by an adult, are invited to join us for storytime. We will share books, action rhymes, and songs. We will focus on the same theme all week. Children will receive a take-home craft after storytime.
Registration is required prior to the event. Please complete one registration for the entire family attending together.
Do you like to build and create? Join us at the library to create fun designs and shapes. Ages 5 -11.
No registration required.
Do you like to build and create? Join us at the library to create fun designs and shapes. Ages 5 -11.
No registration required.
Open for players of all levels with a basic understanding of game play. We play with the National Mah Jongg League (NMJL) 2024 card and rules.
Registration is requested prior to the event.
Open for players of all levels with a basic understanding of game play. We play with the National Mah Jongg League (NMJL) 2024 card and rules.
Registration is requested prior to the event.
Too old for Baby Time and not quite ready to sit through a Story Time? Join us for singing, dancing, and rhymes. There is an emphasis on interaction with the music and the rhymes through singing, actions, and props to build pre-literacy skills. This program is for children ages 5 and under who are accompanied by an adult. Feel free to wear a costume to any Halloween Toddler Rock for some trick-or-treating fun!
Registration is required prior to the event. Please complete one registration for the entire family attending together.
Too old for Baby Time and not quite ready to sit through a Story Time? Join us for singing, dancing, and rhymes. There is an emphasis on interaction with the music and the rhymes through singing, actions, and props to build pre-literacy skills. This program is for children ages 5 and under who are accompanied by an adult. Feel free to wear a costume to any Halloween Toddler Rock for some trick-or-treating fun!
Registration is required prior to the event. Please complete one registration for the entire family attending together.
Stay and play a while, right after Toddler Rock. It's a great way to build early social and emotional skills by spending time together! Ages 2 and up with a care giver.
This is a drop-in program.
Stay and play a while, right after Toddler Rock. It's a great way to build early social and emotional skills by spending time together! Ages 2 and up with a care giver.
This is a drop-in program.
Shortly after renting an old country house, film star Paul Henderson mysteriously disappears and Inspector Holloway (John Bennett) from Scotland Yard is called to investigate. Inquiring at the local police station, Holloway is told some of the house's history. He then contacts the estate agent (John Bryans) renting the house, who elaborates further by telling Holloway about its previous tenants. (Director: Peter Duffell; Running Time: 1 hour; 41 minutes.)
Shortly after renting an old country house, film star Paul Henderson mysteriously disappears and Inspector Holloway (John Bennett) from Scotland Yard is called to investigate. Inquiring at the local police station, Holloway is told some of the house's history. He then contacts the estate agent (John Bryans) renting the house, who elaborates further by telling Holloway about its previous tenants. (Director: Peter Duffell; Running Time: 1 hour; 41 minutes.)
Canasta combines elements of bridge and rummy, and is played with two teams of two players. It requires strategy, critical thinking, and quick decision-making. Open for players of all levels with a basic understanding of game play. Join us for great fun and conversation.
Registration is requested prior to the event.
Canasta combines elements of bridge and rummy, and is played with two teams of two players. It requires strategy, critical thinking, and quick decision-making. Open for players of all levels with a basic understanding of game play. Join us for great fun and conversation.
Registration is requested prior to the event.
Children ages 5 and under, accompanied by an adult, are invited to join us for storytime. We will share books, action rhymes, and songs. We will focus on the same theme all week. Children will receive a take-home craft after storytime. Feel free to wear a costume to any Halloween Storytime for some fun trick-or-treating!
Registration is required prior to the event. Please complete one registration for the entire family attending together.
Children ages 5 and under, accompanied by an adult, are invited to join us for storytime. We will share books, action rhymes, and songs. We will focus on the same theme all week. Children will receive a take-home craft after storytime. Feel free to wear a costume to any Halloween Storytime for some fun trick-or-treating!
Registration is required prior to the event. Please complete one registration for the entire family attending together.
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 longtime 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.
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 longtime 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 to make a witch house picture. Suggested for children ages 3 - 8 with adult supervision.
This is a drop-in event.
Join us to make a witch house picture. Suggested for children ages 3 - 8 with adult supervision.
This is a drop-in event.
Whether you are a brand-new beginner or if you know the basics but want to get some games in, join us at the library to play chess. Ages 6 -11.
Registration required.
Whether you are a brand-new beginner or if you know the basics but want to get some games in, join us at the library to play chess. Ages 6 -11.
Registration required.
The influence of Latin American music on American popular music comes mainly from South American and Cuban dance music. Starting with “The Peanut Vendor” in 1928, John Clark highlights music by talented artists including: Xavier Cugat ("Brazil"), Ritchie Valens ("Tampico"), Jimmy Dorsey ("Besame Mucho"), mambo king Perez Prado, Herb Albert, and many others. Enjoy the stories and sounds as we learn about hits of the 40s, 50s, and 60s in this energetic and upbeat program.
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 influence of Latin American music on American popular music comes mainly from South American and Cuban dance music. Starting with “The Peanut Vendor” in 1928, John Clark highlights music by talented artists including: Xavier Cugat ("Brazil"), Ritchie Valens ("Tampico"), Jimmy Dorsey ("Besame Mucho"), mambo king Perez Prado, Herb Albert, and many others. Enjoy the stories and sounds as we learn about hits of the 40s, 50s, and 60s in this energetic and upbeat program.
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.
Too old for Baby Time and not quite ready to sit through a Story Time? Join us for singing, dancing, and rhymes. There is an emphasis on interaction with the music and the rhymes through singing, actions, and props to build pre-literacy skills. This program is for children ages 5 and under who are accompanied by an adult. Feel free to wear a costume to any Halloween Toddler Rock for some trick-or-treating fun!
Registration is required prior to the event. Please complete one registration for the entire family attending together.
Too old for Baby Time and not quite ready to sit through a Story Time? Join us for singing, dancing, and rhymes. There is an emphasis on interaction with the music and the rhymes through singing, actions, and props to build pre-literacy skills. This program is for children ages 5 and under who are accompanied by an adult. Feel free to wear a costume to any Halloween Toddler Rock for some trick-or-treating fun!
Registration is required prior to the event. Please complete one registration for the entire family attending together.
Kelly Ott of New Jersey State Health Insurance Program (SHIP) covers Medicare basics including eligibility; enrolling; Medicare Parts A, B, C; Medicare prescription drug coverage and costs.
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.
Kelly Ott of New Jersey State Health Insurance Program (SHIP) covers Medicare basics including eligibility; enrolling; Medicare Parts A, B, C; Medicare prescription drug coverage and costs.
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.
What's the deal with life, the universe and everything? Join librarian Chip McAuley in a discussion about science - ranging from the Big Bang to bacteria, medical memoir to memory research. The full and wondrous world of science will be explored. This month we will be discussing David Graeber & David Wengrow's The Dawn of Everything: A New History of Humanity.
What's the deal with life, the universe and everything? Join librarian Chip McAuley in a discussion about science - ranging from the Big Bang to bacteria, medical memoir to memory research. The full and wondrous world of science will be explored. This month we will be discussing David Graeber & David Wengrow's The Dawn of Everything: A New History of Humanity.
Join us to make a witch house picture. Suggested for children ages 3 - 8 with adult supervision.
This is a drop-in event.
Join us to make a witch house picture. Suggested for children ages 3 - 8 with adult supervision.
This is a drop-in event.
This program is a great way to introduce your child to library story times and reading. Age appropriate books, songs, nursery rhymes, puppets and felt board figures are shared with the group. After 20 minutes of structured group time, there is time for play and for socializing. Suggested for children ages birth - 36 months. Feel free to wear a costume to Babytime today for some fun trick-or-treating!
Registration is required prior to the event. Please complete one registration for the entire family attending together.
This program is a great way to introduce your child to library story times and reading. Age appropriate books, songs, nursery rhymes, puppets and felt board figures are shared with the group. After 20 minutes of structured group time, there is time for play and for socializing. Suggested for children ages birth - 36 months. Feel free to wear a costume to Babytime today for some fun trick-or-treating!
Registration is required prior to the event. Please complete one registration for the entire family attending together.
Children ages 5 and under, accompanied by an adult, are invited to join us for storytime. We will share books, action rhymes, and songs. We will focus on the same theme all week. Children will receive a take-home craft after storytime. Feel free to wear a costume to any Halloween Storytime for some fun trick-or-treating!
Registration is required prior to the event. Please complete one registration for the entire family attending together.
Children ages 5 and under, accompanied by an adult, are invited to join us for storytime. We will share books, action rhymes, and songs. We will focus on the same theme all week. Children will receive a take-home craft after storytime. Feel free to wear a costume to any Halloween Storytime for some fun trick-or-treating!
Registration is required prior to the event. Please complete one registration for the entire family attending together.
Art Historian Felicia Z. Stadelman presents a fascinating look into the hidden lives of our greatest artists. Behind their stunning art pieces, these artists lived on the edge of chaos. Learn some of the most outrageous tales about our most famous artists – all the good stuff the art history books left out!
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.
Art Historian Felicia Z. Stadelman presents a fascinating look into the hidden lives of our greatest artists. Behind their stunning art pieces, these artists lived on the edge of chaos. Learn some of the most outrageous tales about our most famous artists – all the good stuff the art history books left out!
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 at the Hopewell Branch for Cribbage & Coffee! Boards, pegs, cards -- and light refreshments -- will be provided.
Join us at the Hopewell Branch for Cribbage & Coffee! Boards, pegs, cards -- and light refreshments -- will be provided.
Children ages 5 and under, accompanied by an adult, are invited to join us for storytime. We will share books, action rhymes, and songs. We will focus on the same theme all week. Children will receive a take-home craft after storytime. Feel free to wear a costume to any Halloween Storytime for some fun trick-or-treating!
Registration is required prior to the event. Please complete one registration for the entire family attending together.
Children ages 5 and under, accompanied by an adult, are invited to join us for storytime. We will share books, action rhymes, and songs. We will focus on the same theme all week. Children will receive a take-home craft after storytime. Feel free to wear a costume to any Halloween Storytime for some fun trick-or-treating!
Registration is required prior to the event. Please complete one registration for the entire family attending together.
When the first Spanish conquerors arrived in present-day Mexico in the 16th century, they were astounded by what they found. The cultural achievements of the native peoples of Mesoamerica rivaled anything back in Europe: there was great architecture, great literature, and yes, great food. Andrew Coletti, educator, food writer and history nerd, leads this celebration of the ingenious foodways of the pre-conquest Aztecs. Colleti will discuss the Aztec diet and the cultural beliefs that shaped how the Aztecs viewed their food.
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.
When the first Spanish conquerors arrived in present-day Mexico in the 16th century, they were astounded by what they found. The cultural achievements of the native peoples of Mesoamerica rivaled anything back in Europe: there was great architecture, great literature, and yes, great food. Andrew Coletti, educator, food writer and history nerd, leads this celebration of the ingenious foodways of the pre-conquest Aztecs. Colleti will discuss the Aztec diet and the cultural beliefs that shaped how the Aztecs viewed their food.
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.
Please join us for a stirring presentation on the Navajo Code Talkers and the crucial role they played in the Pacific campaigns during World War II. Presenter Don Buzney will trace the origin of their language, its specific use during the war, and the way in which the coded messages were transmitted without ever being detected by enemy soldiers. Don lends significant first-hand experience to his presentation, having worked with Navajo tribes in New Mexico.
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.
Please join us for a stirring presentation on the Navajo Code Talkers and the crucial role they played in the Pacific campaigns during World War II. Presenter Don Buzney will trace the origin of their language, its specific use during the war, and the way in which the coded messages were transmitted without ever being detected by enemy soldiers. Don lends significant first-hand experience to his presentation, having worked with Navajo tribes in New Mexico.
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.
All teens are welcome to join! Come be a part of the MCLS Teen Advisory Board. There are opportunities to enhance your leadership skills, earn community service hours, help run library programs, and write book reviews. New members always welcome!
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.
All teens are welcome to join! Come be a part of the MCLS Teen Advisory Board. There are opportunities to enhance your leadership skills, earn community service hours, help run library programs, and write book reviews. New members always welcome!
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.
Living history presenter Carol Simon Levin portrays Jeannette Rankin, America's first female member of Congress, telling the intertwined stories of women's suffrage activism, war service, and the political calculus that finally brought the support of President Wilson, the U.S. Congress, and state legislatures to achieve passage of the 19th Amendment granting women the right to vote. Sponsored by the Friends of the Hickory Corner 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.
Living history presenter Carol Simon Levin portrays Jeannette Rankin, America's first female member of Congress, telling the intertwined stories of women's suffrage activism, war service, and the political calculus that finally brought the support of President Wilson, the U.S. Congress, and state legislatures to achieve passage of the 19th Amendment granting women the right to vote. Sponsored by the Friends of the Hickory Corner 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.
Kelly Ott of New Jersey State Health Insurance Program (SHIP) provides unbiased and expert information about your Medicare choices, including eligibility, enrolling, Medicare Parts A, B, C, Medicare prescription drug coverage and costs. Learn how to make the most of your Medicare dollars and choose the right plan for your individual needs before Open Enrollment ends on December 7.
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.
Kelly Ott of New Jersey State Health Insurance Program (SHIP) provides unbiased and expert information about your Medicare choices, including eligibility, enrolling, Medicare Parts A, B, C, Medicare prescription drug coverage and costs. Learn how to make the most of your Medicare dollars and choose the right plan for your individual needs before Open Enrollment ends on December 7.
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 about all kinds of things with others in the group. We'll also cover vocabulary, idioms and grammar relevant to our discussions. Bring your questions too!
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 about all kinds of things with others in the group. We'll also cover vocabulary, idioms and grammar relevant to our discussions. Bring your questions too!
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.
Barry Singer, from the Historical Society of Princeton, covers the Continental Army’s disheartening retreat across New Jersey, and features the extraordinary events of the “10 Crucial Days,” starting with Washington’s Crossing of the Delaware, the Battles of Trenton, and the Battle of Princeton on January 3rd, 1777. The Continental Army’s bravery, sacrifice, and perseverance through unimaginable difficulties led to an amazing three victories in 10 days, changing the course of history and enabling the birth of our free nation. Many illustrative images and quotes from the soldiers themselves are included.
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.
Barry Singer, from the Historical Society of Princeton, covers the Continental Army’s disheartening retreat across New Jersey, and features the extraordinary events of the “10 Crucial Days,” starting with Washington’s Crossing of the Delaware, the Battles of Trenton, and the Battle of Princeton on January 3rd, 1777. The Continental Army’s bravery, sacrifice, and perseverance through unimaginable difficulties led to an amazing three victories in 10 days, changing the course of history and enabling the birth of our free nation. Many illustrative images and quotes from the soldiers themselves are included.
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 about all kinds of things with others in the group. We'll also cover vocabulary, idioms and grammar relevant to our discussions. Bring your questions too!
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 about all kinds of things with others in the group. We'll also cover vocabulary, idioms and grammar relevant to our discussions. Bring your questions too!
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.
Voted the most inspirational movie ever made by the American Film Institute, Frank Capra’s It’s a Wonderful Life has been a beloved Christmas classic for many generations. This talk will examine the fascinating story of It’s a Wonderful Life, looking at the challenges of how it was made, its surprisingly dark portrait of small-town life, and how it became the ultimate portrayal of holiday goodwill and cheer. Presented by Brian Rose, a professor emeritus at Fordham University. Dr. Rose has written several books on television history and cultural programming, and conducted more than a hundred Q&A’s with leading directors, actors, and writers for the Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences, the Screen Actors Guild, the British Academy of Film and Television Arts, and the Directors Guild of America.
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.
Voted the most inspirational movie ever made by the American Film Institute, Frank Capra’s It’s a Wonderful Life has been a beloved Christmas classic for many generations. This talk will examine the fascinating story of It’s a Wonderful Life, looking at the challenges of how it was made, its surprisingly dark portrait of small-town life, and how it became the ultimate portrayal of holiday goodwill and cheer. Presented by Brian Rose, a professor emeritus at Fordham University. Dr. Rose has written several books on television history and cultural programming, and conducted more than a hundred Q&A’s with leading directors, actors, and writers for the Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences, the Screen Actors Guild, the British Academy of Film and Television Arts, and the Directors Guild of America.
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.
All teens are welcome to join! Come be a part of the MCLS Teen Advisory Board. There are opportunities to enhance your leadership skills, earn community service hours, help run library programs, and write book reviews. New members always welcome!
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.
All teens are welcome to join! Come be a part of the MCLS Teen Advisory Board. There are opportunities to enhance your leadership skills, earn community service hours, help run library programs, and write book reviews. New members always welcome!
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 about all kinds of things with others in the group. We'll also cover vocabulary, idioms and grammar relevant to our discussions. Bring your questions too!
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 about all kinds of things with others in the group. We'll also cover vocabulary, idioms and grammar relevant to our discussions. Bring your questions too!
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.
