Register online for all programs starting November 22. Please call the Reference desk at (609) 448-0957 if you need assistance.
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India's North Eastern Region: Exploring the New ParadiseSunday, December 2, 2:00 - 3:00 pm Manoranjan (Mark) Bordoloi will discuss the 7 Sister States and 1 Brother State that comprise India’s beautiful North East Region. Learn about this hidden paradise located in the northeast of India. Mark will discuss the lives of the North Easterners and the tribes living in the region, home of the one-horned rhinoceros, one of the largest tree plantations, and the largest river island.
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Understanding Medigap Policy and Medicare Drug Coverage (Part D) Monday, December 3, 7:00 - 8:00 pm Margaret Andreko, licensed insurance sales agent, will discuss: - Types of Medigap policies
- How to compare Medigap policies
- Timeline for joining, switching, or dropping a Medigap policy or Medicare drug plan.
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Sepsis Thursday, December 6, 7:00 - 8:00 pm Sepsis, a potentially life-threatening complication due to an infection, can damage multiple organ systems and cause them to fail. Anyone can develop sepsis; however, it is most common and most dangerous in older adults or those with weakened immune systems. Join the Penn Medicine Princeton Health Chairman of the Department of Emergency Medicine, Dr. Craig Gronczewski, MD, MBA, as he discusses the signs and symptoms, who’s at risk, septic shock, and means to prevent and treat sepsis.
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Heartfulness Meditation Sunday, December 9, 3:00 - 4:00 pm Take a practical workshop on heartfulness meditation with yogic transmission. The facilitator will teach you simple yet effective guided relaxation and meditation techniques to reduce stress. Learn to calm your mind and improve the quality of your life.
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Child ID Cards Sunday, December 16, 1:00 - 2:30 pm In only three to five minutes, a child ID card is printed for each parent or guardian. Child ID cards feature a child’s photo, fingerprints, contact information, and other pertinent data needed by the police in case of an emergency. Please note that children must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. No child’s information or pictures are electronically retained. All data are automatically erased after the child ID is printed.
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Hula Hoop Lesson Thursday, December 20, 7:00 - 8:00 pmAgnes Carbone, certified hula hoop instructor, will teach you how to “hoop.” Hooping is a low-impact cardio exercise that can help you burn calories, and tone and strengthen your entire body. Agnes promises that everyone will leave with a smile! Wear a cotton (non-silky) shirt and bring a bottle of water.
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Windows 10 for Beginners Tuesday, December 11, 10:30 - 11:30 am Join us to decide whether you'd prefer to use the Start functions or the desktop. Learn how the taskbar can add to your convenience. Most important, practice how to find your files and folders without confusion! The library will provide the laptop. |
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Word Beginner Tuesday, December 11, 11:30 - 12:30 Learn the basics of using Microsoft Word: format text, quickly correct mistakes, and use shortcuts such as copy and paste. The library will provide the laptop. |
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Basic Skills Craft Monday, December 3, 10:30 - 11:15 amMake a holiday tree.
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Socrates Cafe Wednesday, December 5, 7:00 pm Socrates Café is a gathering where participants pose questions, listen to others, raise challenges and consider alternative answers. Background in philosophy not required; no preparation necessary.
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Hickory Corner Book Discussion Wednesday, December 5, 7:30 - 8:30 pmThe Reason You’re Alive, by Matthew Quick Sixty-eight-year-old David has a brain tumor that he attributes to Agent Orange exposure. He wakes up from surgery repeating the name of a Native American soldier whom he was once ordered to discipline, and decides to return something precious he long ago stole from that man.
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Conversational ESL Thursdays, December 6, 13, 20, & 27, 7:00 - 8:30 pmJoin ESL instructor Arthur Spero to learn how to improve your English language speaking skills, pronunciation, vocabulary, grammar, and fluency. Must have basic knowledge of English.
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Mystery Book Club Monday, December 10, 7:00 - 8:30 Everything I Never Told You, by Celeste Ng Lydia is the favorite child of Marilyn and James Lee; their middle daughter. When Lydia's body is found in the local lake, the delicate balancing act that has been keeping the Lee family together tumbles into chaos, forcing them to confront the long-kept secrets that have been slowly pulling them apart. James, consumed by guilt, sets out on a reckless path that may destroy his marriage. Marilyn, devastated and vengeful, is determined to find a responsible party, no matter what the cost. Lydia's older brother, Nathan, is certain that the neighborhood bad boy Jack is somehow involved. But it's the youngest of the family—Hannah—who observes far more than anyone realizes and who may be the only one who knows the truth about what happened.
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Paper Craft with Lonie Wednesday, December 12, 10:00 - 11:00 am Lonie will assist you in creating a holiday card. Materials are provided by the Friends of the Hickory Corner Library.
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Craft Circle: Words on Wood W ednesday, December 12, 2:00 - 3:00 pmLearn how to transfer a word, phrase, or image onto a piece of wood to make a country chic art piece. Materials are provided by the Friends of the Hickory Corner Library.
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Nonfiction Book Club Monday, December 17, 2:00 - 3:00 pm You choose: The Rights of Man, by Thomas Paine; or Democracy in America, by Alexis De Tocqueville. If you’re so inclined, read both!
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Embroidery Circle Wednesday, December 19, 7:00 - 8:00 pmThe Embroidery Circle is open to all skill levels – including absolute beginners. Bring embroidery projects you are working on to share with others or work in the good company of fellow embroiders.
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No registration is required for movies. A small snack will be provided. |
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Measure of a Man Friday, December 7, 2:00 - 4:00 pm (2018; rated PG-13; 100 minutes) Tag Friday, December 14, 2:00 - 4:00 pm (2018; rated R; 100 minutes) Uncle Drew Sunday, December 23, 2:00 - 4:00 pm (2018; rated PG-13; 103 minutes) Won’t You Be My Neighbor? Sunday, December 30, 2:00 - 4:00 pm (2018; rated PG-13; 94 minutes)
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Click here for a full list of programs available at the Hickory Corner Branch and other Mercer County Library System branches.
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