Tax Help: AARP Foundation Tax-Aide (by appointment only) Tuesdays, April 3, 10 & 17, 10:00-1:00pmAARP trained tax preparers focus on low and moderate income returns, but can prepare most personal returns within training guidelines. Tax preparers can e-file Federal and state returns, as well as PTR (“Senior Freeze”) forms. Registration is required. Please call 609.737.2610 to make an appointment.
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On Jan. 1, 2017, New Jersey went from a monetary bail system where a defendant’s pretrial release was based on an ability to pay bail to a fairer and more objective system based on the risk the defendant poses to the community. Learn how criminal justice reform affects you and your community.
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Chair Yoga Friday, April 6 , 10:00amGentle yoga for seniors.
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Marijuana Legalization: Challenges and Opportunities Tuesday, April 10, 6:00pm Nick Scalera provides background on the US legal recreational marijuana market, then describes the legalization process currently underway in New Jersey. He outlines the challenges presented to the legalization process through an analysis of the positions of various stakeholder groups within the state. He identifies and discusses potential opportunities presented for various types of organizations (both directly and indirectly involved) and provides interested parties with a set of immediate action items.
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Guided Meditation Friday, April 13, 20 & 27, 1:00pm Mira Desai teaches this guided meditation series. Participants should wear comfortable clothing and bring a towel or yoga mat.
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Learn to Crochet Saturday, April 14, 10:00am This introductory class will get you well on your way to making warm & cozy things for you and your loved ones. For adults & teens, ages 14 & older. All materials will be provided.
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CPR Classes: Adult/Child - Saturday, April 14, 2:00pm Infant - Saturday, April 14, 3:00pm The Family & Friends CPR has two programs teaching you how to perform CPR, and how to help someone who is choking. One program focuses on adults and children; one program focuses on infants (children less than one-year-old). The courses are designed for family members, friends and members of the general community who want to learn CPR, but do not need a course completion card.
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Green Cleaning Tuesday, April 17, 7:00pm Nobody wants to be exposed to toxic substances while they are simply doing their household cleaning. And we all want to do what we can to protect the earth. But when it comes to cleaning products, how do you know what is harmful and what is not? We could all use a little help reading product labels; and when we switch to something less toxic, how can we be sure it will be just as effective? The Hopewell Valley Green Team will be sharing answers to these questions and more.
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Adult Craft - Paint an Umbrella Wednesday, April 18, 10:00am Join us for this month’s Adult Craft. Materials will be provided.
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Alzheimer's Support Group Facilitator Training Wednesday, April 18, 6:00pm The Alzheimer’s Association, Great New Jersey Chapter, is looking for Support Group Facilitators. The goal of the Alzheimer’s caregiver support groups is to provide emotional, social and/or educational support to group members. Groups are designed to provide emotional, educational and social support for caregivers through regularly scheduled meetings. They help participants develop methods and skills to solve problems. The groups encourage caregivers to maintain their own personal, physical and emotional health, as well as optimally care for the person with dementia.
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Active Aging Fitness Wednesday, April 25, 11:00am 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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Poem in Your Pocket Saturday, April 28, 3:00pm Attention 6th graders and up (yes, adults, too!)!! Celebrate National Poetry Month at the Hopewell Branch Library. You are invited to share poems in your pockets (poems 15 lines or less that can be folded and put in a pocket). Poems can be favorites of your own work or from a favorite poet. Locally renowned poets, Eloise Bruce, Lois Marie Harrod, Judy Michaels and Gretna Wilkinson will facilitate the reading and share poems of their own. Refreshments will be provided.
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First Friday Film - An Inconvenient Truth (94 minutes, rated PG) Friday, April 6, 1:30pm Compelling documentary about the perils of global warming, focusing on Al Gore's lecture tour.
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SCORE Small Business Seminar Saturday, April 7, 10:00am Stop by the library for our monthly small business themed seminar presented by SCORE (Counselors to America’s Small Businesses). Please call the library for this month’s presentation topic at 609-737-2610.
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Senior Book Group Monday, April 9, 2:00pm All are welcome to discuss this month's title, The Vacationers by Emma Straub.
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The Short of It Wednesday, April 11, 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 Grace Paley and her short stories, “A Conversation with My Father,” “The Long-Distance Runner,” and “Anxiety.”
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African American Author Spotlight: Kimberla Lawson Roby Thursday, April 12, 7:00pm Join us for our newly formed group, which celebrates the African-American author. This month we'll discuss contemporary African-American author Kimberla Lawson Roby and her books from the Rev. Curtis Black series, Casting the First Stone and Too Much of a Good Thing.
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Writers Support Group Tuesday, April 24, 6:00pmEnjoy the challenges of becoming better writers, defeating writer's block and perfecting the craft.
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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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