10 Crucial Days: Princeton and the American Revolution Sunday, December 3, 1:30 p.m. Join us and hear the fascinating story of the 10 Crucial Days of the Revolution presented by Barry Singer from the Princeton Historical Society. Starting with a quick summary of the events leading up to the war, some of the major initial battles, and the Retreat across New Jersey, this talk 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. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.
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An Inconvenient Sequel: Truth to Power (PG)Friday, December 8, 1 p.m.A decade after An Inconvenient Truth brought climate change into the heart of popular culture comes the follow-up that shows just how close we are to a real energy revolution.
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Holiday Harp Performance Sunday, December 10, 2 p.m. Liudmila Ivanova was the Principal Harpist at St. Petersburg Opera Theatre and Mariinsky Theatre in Russia. Ms. Ivanova has performed in over 4,000 concerts and possesses over 20 years of experience as a harpist. Ms. Ivanova holds a Master's degree in Harp from the St. Petersburg Conservatory in Russia. Please join us for a special afternoon learning about and hearing from her harp.
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TED Talk: View & Discuss Thursday, December 7, 7 p.m. TED (Technology, Entertainment and Design) Talks are short video lectures given by experts in their fields. Join us in our monthly viewing related to a thought-provoking topic. After the lecture there will be a guided discussion among the group. Attendees are not required to participate and are welcome to stay and listen to the thoughts of others. This month's talk is Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie: The danger of a single story.
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Communicating and Connecting Effectively with Dementia Patients: Alzheimer's Association Seminar Wednesday, December 20, 7 p.m. Presented by Nicolette Vasco from the Alzheimer’s Association. Attendees will learn how to explain the communication changes that take place throughout the course of Alzheimer’s disease, decode verbal and behavioral messages delivered by someone with dementia, respond in ways that are helpful and identify strategies to connect and communication at each stage of the disease.
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Sunday, December 17 Things go awry when a family reunites for its annual Christmas Eve celebration.
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Yarnworks Wednesday, December 6, 7 p.m.; Monday, December 11, 7 p.m. and Saturday, December 16, 2 p.m. Presented by Lee Pellegrino. Join fellow knitters and crocheters and tackle a new project or work on one you’ve already started.
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Basics of Microsoft Excel Wednesday, December 13, 7 p.m. Join Librarian Andrew for a tutorial on the basics of Microsoft Excel. You’ll learn how to crunch numbers and spice up your spreadsheets. No need to feel overwhelmed, we will tackle these features at a comfortable pace.
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Basics of Microsoft Word Thursday, December 14, 7 p.m. Join Librarian Andrew for a tutorial on the basics of Microsoft Word. You’ll learn how to navigate through its essential features. This course is for absolute beginners and those in need of a refresher. No need to feel overwhelmed, we will tackle these features at a comfortable pace.
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Click here for a full list of programs available at the Ewing Branch and other Mercer County Library System branches.
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