Gift Wrapping @ the Library Friday, December 1, 10:00am - 12:00pm Thursday, December 7, 4:00pm - 6:00pm Saturday, December 16, 2:00pm - 4:30pm Saturday, December 23, 10:00am - 12:00pm The library will provide wrapping paper, ribbons, and tape. Come wrap your holiday gifts in peace and quiet while supplies last!
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Ellyn Ito, Founder and Executive Director of local nonprofit – a member of the Fair Trade Federation – Seeds to Sew International, will discuss the impact that Seeds to Sew programs have in rural Kenya and how they affect communities here in America. Learn how the programs involve our local communities, encourage local prosperity, challenge the norm, encourage upcycling, and inspire conscious buying.
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Poetry Workshop Saturday, December 2, 10:00am Judy Michaels leads a poetry workshop for young adult poets. Judy Michaels, former poet in residence at Princeton Day School, is a poet for the Dodge Foundation. She has 3 poetry collections (Reviewing the Skull, The Forest of Wild Hands, and most recently the chapbook Ghost Notes) and 3 books on teaching writing. She gives talks on ovarian cancer to medical schools for Survivors Teaching Students. Joined by members from The Cool Women Poets, following the workshop, participants have the opportunity to share their poems at a 3:00pm reading.
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Poetry Reading Saturday, December 2, 3:00pm Young poets share their poetry along with members from The Cool Women Poets, including Judy Michaels, a Dodge Foundation poet and former poet in residence at Princeton Day School. Registration is requested.
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Active Aging Fitness Mondays, December 4, 11, & 18, 12:00pm This program is comprised of stretching, balance, posture, flexibility, and strength poses done to music. It also includes some chair yoga.
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Oscar's Longevity Stick Tuesday, December 5, 10:30am Tuesday, December 15, 10:30am The “Longevity Stick” regimen incorporates a series of 12 movements designed to improve balance, flexibility, strength, mental focus, breathing capacity and vitality. William Traubel will give a hands-on workshop, showing the mechanics and method behind the Longevity Stick. Sticks will be provided. Class is limited to 12 participants. Registration for each individual class is required. December 5 December 15
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Holiday Movies @ the Library Wednesday, December 6, 1:30pm - A Christmas Carol (NR, 68 minutes) Wednesday, December 13, 1:30pm - Holiday Inn (NR, 101 minutes)
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First Friday Film - Everything, Everything (PG-13, 96 minutes) Friday, December 1, 1:30pm
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All are welcome to discuss this month's title, Behold the Dreamers, by Imbolo Mbue.
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Relaxing Art Fridays Fridays, December 8 & 15, 1:00pmTake a break at the library on a Friday afternoon, bring a relaxing craft and socialize with some friendly folks. Coloring, art journaling, knitting, quilting - any calming craft will do. Feel free to bring a bag lunch or snack.?
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African-American Author Spotlight: Kimberla Lawson Roby Thursday, December 14, 7:00pm Join us for our newly formed group, which celebrates the African-American author. This month we'll discuss contemporary African-American authors, Kimberla Lawson Roby and Eric Jerome Dickey and their respective titles, A Christmas Prayer and Naughtier Than Nice.
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Adult Craft - Winter Pinecone Flowers Wednesday, December 20, 10:00am Join us for this month’s Adult Craft. Materials will be provided.
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The Short of It Wednesday, December 20, 2:00pm The short story -- short in length, but full of content! Join our newly formed 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 Jhumpa Lahiri and her short stories, “A Temporary Matter,” “Mrs. Sen's,” and “This Blessed House.” These stories are available in Lahiri’s published collection, Interpreter of Maladies.
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Anime Aficionados Wednesday, December 20 , 7:00pmJoin us for the annual viewing of Tokyo Godfathers, directed by Satoshi Kon and Shôgo Furyha. Please note: Anime will be shown in Japanese with English subtitles. Films are for an adult and older teen audience and may include adult (rating of 17+) content.
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Writers Support Group Tuesday, December 26, 6:00pmEnjoy the challenges of becoming better writers, defeating writer's block and perfecting the craft.
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Movies for Adults - The Zookeeper's Wife (PG-13, 124 minutes) Wednesday, December 27, 1:30pm & 6:15pm
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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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