Artists' Choice Opening Reception Thursday, September 5, 3:30pm Join local artists at the reception to kick off the annual Artists’ Choice Art Show. The Artists’ Choice exhibit is on display through September. The Artists’ Choice Group is made up of local residents who meet weekly at the Hopewell Valley Senior Center to work on their art and share ideas. Members of the group use various media, including watercolor, oil and acrylics.
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MCL Tuesday Night Book Group Tuesday, September 10, 7:00pm Join us on Facebook the second Tuesday of every month to discuss some favorite titles. Go to the Tuesday Night Book Club page and ask to join the group. It's that simple! Our first book will be Mr. Mercedes by Stephen King. Please join us for this new program!
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Guided Meditation with Mira Desai Mondays, September 9, 16, 23 & 30, 7:00pm Mira Desai is back to lead this fall’s guided meditation series. Participants should wear comfortable clothing, and if you'd like, bring a towel or yoga mat.
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A College Funding Primer Wednesday, September 11, 7:00pm ABMM Financial Advisors, Paul Siock and Michael Kochersperger will cover important concepts to consider while going through college preparation and demystify aspects of the college funding. Participants will gain a better understanding of the right way to select a college, how to determine cost of State and Private College, and the best approach to maximize potential to receive "Gift Aid" funds.
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Native Plant Garden Design Thursday, September 12, 6:30pm Judith K. Robinson provides an overview as to how you can transform your property into a garden that is beautiful, supports our native pollinators – butterflies, bees, birds, and all the incredible variety of helpful creatures – as well as requires less maintenance by using choices of native flowers, bushes, ground covers, and trees. Robinson teaches garden design at Mercer County Community College and Princeton Adult School.
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Tuesday Night Yoga Beginning Tuesday, September 17, 5:00pm Nancy McCormack teaches this eight-week series of yoga classes. All levels of experience are welcome. Participants should wear comfortable clothing and bring a towel and a yoga mat. Class is limited to 15 participants. Class dates are: September 17, October 1, 8, 15 & 29, November 12 & 19, and December 3. All eight classes open for registration on Thursday, September 5 at 9:30 am. Registration is required for each class in the eight-week series.
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Active Aging Fitness Monday, September 23, 10:00am Exercise program comprised of stretching, balance, posture, flexibility, and strength poses done to music. Includes some chair yoga.
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Yoga for SuccessSaturday, September 28, 10:30am How successful you are in life simply depends on how well you can use your mind and body. These sessions offer simple, but powerful yoga postures to bring stability and balance. No prior experience with yoga is necessary. Anyone ages 7+ can attend.
Benefits include: - Can improve memory, concentration, and mental clarity
- Can relieve stress and anxiety
- Strengthens the spine
Provided by the Isha Foundation.
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Fiber Arts CircleWednesdays, September 4, 11, 18 & 25, 7:00pm Bring your current needle-craft project and join us for an hour of knitting, crocheting, or need-craft of your choice!
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First Friday Film - The Mustang (96 minutes, rated R) Friday, September 6, 1:30pm
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SCORE Small Business Seminar - Branding and Marketing for Small Business Saturday, September 7, 10:00am Stop by the library for our monthly small business themed seminar presented by SCORE (Counselors to America’s Small Businesses).
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The Short of It - Lauren Groff Wednesday, September 11, 2:00pm The short story -- short in length, but full of content! Join our discussion group, which has a focus on the short story. Each month we'll read and discuss three short stories by the same author. This month's author is Lauren Groff and her short stories, “Dogs Go Wolf,” "The Midnight Zone,” and “Eyewall."
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Adult Craft - Paint a Succulent Pot Wednesday, September 18, 10:00amJoin us for this month's Adult Craft. Materials will be provided.
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Gardening Book Club - The Secret Life of Bees by Sue Monk Kidd (rescheduled from August)Wednesday, September 18, 2:00pmJoin 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 title, The Secret Life of Bees by Sue Monk Kidd.
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Writers Support Group Tuesday, September 24, 6:00pmEnjoy the challenges of becoming better writers, defeating writer's block and perfecting the craft.
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Recycled Arts & Crafts Friday, September 27, 2:00pmJoin us for our program where recycled goods become arts and crafts. Let your creative juices flow while doing something to save the planet. Supplies will be provided.
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Quilting Group Thursday, September 26, 10:00am The Quilting Group is open to all skill levels. Bring quilting projects you are working on to share with others or work in the good company of fellow quilters.
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One-on-One Tech Help: eBooks, Audiobooks, Movies & More By appointment only - call 609-737-2610 or email hopeprogs@mcl.org to make an appointment. |
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Resume Reviews By appointment only - call 609-737-2610 or email amerrick@mcl.org to make an appointment.
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Click here for a full list of programs available at the Hopewell Branch and other Mercer County Library System branches.
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