Writers' Group Saturdays, October 13 and 27, 2:00 - 5:00 pm Bring fives pages of a work-in-progress to discuss with other writers.
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Upcycling at the Library: Glittered Book Pages Leaves Tuesday, October 16, 6:00 pm Use old book pages and glitter to make fun sparkling leaves for fall. Ages 15 and up. Preregistration required.
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Geeks and Gadgets Tuesday, October 23, 2:00 pm Members of the MCLS IT department will answer your questions about PCs and tablets, or library services such as eBooks and audio books. Bring in your electronic devices for troubleshooting, and get consumer tips if you're considering purchasing a new computer or device. If you have the manual for your device, please bring that, too. For best service, we suggest you email your questions to support@mcl.org at least a few days before the event. Preregistration required.
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Monday Night Book Group: Devil in the White City by Erik Larson Monday, October 29, 6:30 pm Erik Larson intertwines the true tale of the 1893 World's Fair and the cunning serial killer who used the fair to lure his victims to their death. Preregistration preferred.
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Scrapbook Paper Pumpkin Tuesday, October 30, 6:00 pm Use scrapbook pages to make a 3-D pumpkin decoration. Ages 15 and up. Preregistration required.
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Classic Movie Matinee: It Happened One Night (1934) Tuesday, October 9, 2:00 PM Oscar winner about a runaway heiress on the run from her father, and the reporter on her trail. As they travel northward and engage in a series of misadventures, the gruff newspaperman and the spoiled young lady begin to fall for one another. Ages 15 and up. This program was made possible by generous support from the Friends of the Twin Rivers Library. Preregistration preferred.
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Evening Movie: Oceans 8 (2018) Wednesday, October 10, 6:30 PM A group of women plans a jewel heist at the Met's Costume Institute Gala. Ages 13 and up. Rated PG-13. 110 minutes. This program was made possibly be generous support from the Friends of the Twin Rivers Library. Preregistration preferred.
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Sci-Fi Movie: Future World (2018) Monday, October 15, 6:00 PM A young boy's mother is dying and beyond the capabilities of any local medicine. Desperate for an answer, the boy travels across the barren future wasteland, scavenging for a cure that is only rumored to exist. Rated R. 90 minutes. Preregistration preferred. This program was made possible by generous support from the Friends of the Twin Rivers Library. Preregistration preferred.
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Evening Movie: Solo: A Star Wars Story (2018) Wednesday, October 24, 6:30 PM For his first smuggling mission, Han Solo teams up with Chewbacca and Lando Calrissian. Ages 13 and up. Rated PG-13. 135 minutes. This program was made possible by generous support from the Friends of the Twin Rivers Library. Preregistration preferred.
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Using Craigslist Wednesday, October 3, 10:30 am Learn how to use Craigslist - the largest online classified ad Web site - to search, buy, and sell anything, from books to bikes and trading cards to cars. Mouse and keyboard skills are essential. Registration required.
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Excel Basics Thursday, October 11, 10:30 am Learn how to input data and format spreadsheets for everyday tasks. Mouse and keyboard skills are essential. Registration required.
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Introduction to Pixlr for the Web Tuesday, October 16, 2:30 pm Learn the basics of using Pixlr, a free photo editing software available on the Web. Learn how to crop and resize, as well as make adjustments and add effects to photos. Mouse and keyboard skills are essential. Registration required.
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Word Basics
Thursday, October 18, 10:30 am
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Learn the basics of creating and formatting documents in Word. Mouse and keyboard skills are essential. Registration required.
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PowerPoint Basics
Wednesday, October 24, 2:30 pm
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Learn to create basic presentations, format text, and insert images. Mouse and keyboard skills are essential. Registration required.
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Featured Children's and Young Adult Programs
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Music Mondays
Mondays, October 1 and 15, 11:00 am
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Play instruments, learn about rhythm, and sing songs with friends. For ages 2 to 5 with a caregiver.
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Story Time
Tuesdays and Thursdays, 11:00 am
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October 2, 4, 9, 11, 16, 18, 23, 25, and 30 Stories, songs, games, and crafts for ages 2 to 5 with a caregiver. This month we'll read stories featuring poetry, spring, plants, and more.
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Lego Play Friday, October 5, 3:00 pm Get creative and play with our LEGOS. Ages 5 - 9, with a caregiver.
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Drop-in Crafternoon
Friday, October 12, 2:00 - 4:00 pm
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Get creative! Join us for a drop-in craft. Ages 5 - 12. Please register online at www.mcl.org.
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Wii Sports
Friday, October 19, 3:00 - 4:00 pm
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Play Wii Sports with friends. Ages 7 - 12. Please register online at www.mcl.org.
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Family Movie: Coco (2017)
Friday, October 26, 2:30 pm
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A boy journeys into the Land of the Dead to seek forgiveness from his ancestors and lift a curse. Rated PG. 109 minutes. Please register online at www.mcl.org. This program was made possible by generous support from the Friends of the Twin Rivers Library.
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Click here for a full list of programs available at the Twin Rivers Branch and other Mercer County Library System branches.
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