Book Spine Poetry with Bill WatersThursday, April 4, 7:00 pmYou don't need to be a poet to make book spine poetry! If you enjoy playing with words, join local poet Bill Waters to select books from the library's collection and assemble stacks of titles into short poems that intrigue and entertain. A photo station will be set up so you can take pictures of your clever creations.
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Letter Writing Club Thursday, April 11, 6:00 pm Everyone is invited to join Letter Writing Club. Each month, we gather to write letters. Bring your own stationery or use ours: we'll have a card and postcard exchange.
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Real Estate MarketTuesday, April 16, 2:00 pm; and Wednesday, April 24, 6:30 pmJoin us as Realtor Priti Dutta and guests present information and strategies to help you with buying or selling a home, such as the process flow, role of the Realtor, market trends, cost of waiting, closing, and more. Light refreshments will be served.
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Featured Youth Services Programs
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Volunteer Night: DIY Cherry BlossomsThursday, April 4, 6:00 - 8:00 pmCraft a grove of blossoming cherry trees from paper to make the Teen Space a hanami destination. Be there for the picnic premiere. Enjoy snacks and drinks! Volunteers may earn up to one hour of community service. For ages 14-18. Registration is required.
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with the Mercer County Wildlife CenterSunday, April 21, 1:00 pmCome meet MCW’s Educational Animal Ambassadors and learn about our North America wildlife! Registration is not required. No more than 80 admitted for the event. First come, first served. For ages 4+.
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Arbor Day STEAM ActivityThursday, April 25, 10:30 amJoin us for a special Arbor Day Steam event! Learn about the life cycle of trees, their importance in our world, and what planting a tree can do for your community! For ages 2-5, with a caregiver. Registration is required.
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Featured Virtual Programs
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Benefits of Adding Plant-based Proteins to Your Plate! Wednesday, April 3, 1:00 pm Presented by Ricardo Kairios, Assistant Professor with Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Mercer County. Creature of the Night: The Bats of New JerseyThursday, April 4, 7:00 pmPresented by Conserve Wildlife Foundation biologist Leah Wells. Sponsored by the Friends of the Hickory Corner Library. Arab American Heritage: History & Culture Tuesday, April 9, 7:00 pm Presented by Mr. David Serio, Curator of Education at the Arab American National Museum . AT&T's Pole Farm and the Transformation of Mercer Meadows Tuesday, April 16, 7:00 pm Presented by Dennis P. Waters, Mercer County Library Commissioner and former Lawrence Township Historian. Debunking the Disguises: Understanding AI Wednesday, April 24, 7:00 pm Presented by Aish Saminathan, the New Jersey ambassador for the News Literacy Project. Tea: Drink to Your Health! Thursday, April 25, 1:00 pm Presented by Sherri Cirignano, MS, RDN, LDN, FCHS Educator and Associate Professor, Warren County, NJ.
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Featured Technology Instruction
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Word: Pictures, Tables, & Text Boxes Saturday, April 13, 10:00 - 11:30 am Build a flyer by inserting and formatting pictures, text boxes, and a table. Word: Mail Merge Saturday, April 13, 2:00 - 3:30 pm Create a letterhead and a document template. Use Mail Merge to create labels and form letters.
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Branch News - It's Tax Season, and yes, we have IRS Tax forms! The basic 1040, 1040 SR & instructions are available at the Reference desk. Other forms and schedules can be printed on request at a cost of 10 cents a page. Also at the Reference Desk - Eclipse Glasses! Play it safe and pick up enough for your family and watch the eclipse safely. The West Windsor Youth Services department is celebrating all things spring and nature during the month of April! First, we’re inviting our teen volunteers for a drop-in craft night on Thursday, April 4th, from 6:00 to 8:00 PM. Volunteers ages 14-18 can earn an extra hour of community service by helping decorate the Teen Space with paper flowers! Teens and their parents can drop by all month long afterwards or on our special hanami dates to get some flower viewing in! On Sunday, April 21st, at 1:00 PM the Mercer County Wildlife Center will be here for an educational nature program assisted by their animal ambassadors. We’re also hosting an Arbor Day STEAM Activity on April 25th at 10:30 AM and we will be closing out the month by celebrating National Therapy Animal Day with Maisey the Therapy Dog during our ‘Paws’ to Read program on Tuesday, April 30th, from 6:30 to 7:30 PM. Please be sure to register in advance for your child’s chance to read with Maisey. For additional programs, check out our calendar for more information!
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The MyMCLSNJ App is Back!The MyMCLSNJ App is back up and running! SirsiDynix and Solus have worked out an agreement and Solus has restored the connection that allows the MyMCLSNJ app to work. Download the app on any of your mobile devices to: > Access and manage your library account > Search MCL’s catalog > Renew and reserve books and library materials > Find the nearest MCLS library > See upcoming events > Contact Us > Access MCL’s databases and e-resources > View Your Library Card Barcode ...and more!
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National Library Week 2024 - Ready, Set, Library!National Library Week 2024, “Ready, Set, Library!”, promotes the idea that in our always-online world, libraries give us a green light to something truly special: a place to connect with others, learn new skills, and focus on what matters most. We're inviting patrons to get ready to explore, become inspired, and connect with MCLS. Complete MCLS' NLW Gameboard, which encourages patrons to follow along the path and complete fun library-related activities.
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Friends of the Library
Our Friends of the Library groups generously support our programs all year long. Consider joining or donating to your branch's Friends group. Ask for more information in the branch or visit our website. |
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These are just this month's highlights, dozens of programs for adults and youth take place at our branch every month. View our full calendar for a complete list.
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Featured Titles for Arab American Heritage Month
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