Adult Summer Reading Program: "Libraries Rock!" Monday, June 25-Saturday, August 11 Register online at www.mcl.org or in person at the branch.After registration, pick up a Libraries Rock! book bag & log-in online your completed books (or fill out a slip at the branch). Each book logged in online or on a slip is an raffle entry for the grand prize of an Amazon Fire 7, with Alexa.Sponsored by the Hightstown Library Association.
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Family & Friends CPR TrainingWednesday, August 1, 6:30-7:30 pm Child/Adult cardiopulmonary resuscitation and other lifesaving techniques, including relief of foreign body airway obstruction, choking and injuries. Facilitated by the Capital Health Community Education Emergency Medical Services (EMS).
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Bookworms & Wiggle Worms book club & play group Thursday, August 2, 10:00-10:30 am For young children & their caregivers. Children play with the library’s toys while caregivers discuss “A Bollywood Affair” by Sonali Dev. No registration necessary.
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Parathas Cooking Workshop-for adults! Saturday, August 4, 11:00 am-12:00 pmJoin culinary instructor, Sofia Milner in this Indian bread making workshop. Stuffed Parathas are a complete meal in themselves. After her demonstration everyone will have the opportunity to try their hand at preparing them. For adults and teens ages 16 & up. Sponsored by the Hightstown Library Association
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Paint-a-Canvas-for adults! Saturday, August 11, 2:00-3:00 pm All participants will be instructed step-by-step to create your own piece of art in acrylics on canvas. Everyone’s painting will be based on a similar design, but all will be unique. Open to all skill levels! All supplies provided. Sponsored by the Hightstown Library Association
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Featured Children's and Young Adult Programs
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Summer Reading Program: "Libraries Rock!" Monday, June 25-, Saturday, August 11 Let's keep reading all summer long!Children (ages 0-11): keep track of the minutes you read or the books that you have finished & return your log weekly. Tweens & Teens (ages 12-18): register online & enter the minutes that you have read at www.mcl.org. Everyone receives a free book at registration & a book plus a small prize each week they participate. All participants will be entered for raffle prizes. Sponsored by the Hightstown Library Association.
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Kids Public Speaking Thursdays, August 2, 9 & 23, 7:00-8:00 pmFor ages 8-12. Learn the basics of public speaking with teen volunteer instructor, Miss Palak Mehta. No registration necessary. |
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Preschool Art Class Mondays, August 13, 20 & 27, 10:30-11:15 am For ages 2-6 with a caregiver. Make different art & craft projects with Mrs. Mehta & Miss Poonam. Messy play clothes suggested. Sponsored by the Hightstown Library Association.
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Tween & Teen Art (ages 9-14)Wednesdays, August 15, 22 & 29, 3:30-4:30 pm Create a different craft or work of art each week with instructors Mrs. Mehta & Miss Poonam. Online registration required beginning the previous Wednesday. Sponsored by the Hightstown Library Association.
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Click here for a full list of programs available at the Hightstown Branch and other Mercer County Library System branches.
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