Active Aging Fitness Monday, April 1, 10:30am Monday, April 15, 1:00pm 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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Mindfulness Course Mondays, April 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29, 7:00pm Learn mindfulness through a series of lectures, guided mindfulness practices, reflections, and group discussions. Each class comprises a 1-hour learning session followed by an optional 30-minute practice session and group discussion. Please register for each session individually; you do not need to attend all sessions.
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Practicing Mindfulness to Reduce Stress Wednesday, April 3, 6:30pm Practicing mindfulness - experiencing the present moment without judgment - can help you manage stress and improve your quality of life. Attend this informative session to learn how mindfulness can help reduce or stop brain chatter and habitual reactions, improve mood and energy, increase focus and mental clarity, and deepen your enjoyment and appreciation of life.
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Guided Meditation Mondays, April 8, 15, 22 & 29, 10:30am Mira Desai teaches this guided meditation series. Participants should wear comfortable clothing and may bring a towel or yoga mat.
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Tuesday Night Yoga Tuesdays, April 9 & 16, 5:00pm Nancy McCormack completes her eight-week series of yoga classes. All levels of experience are welcome. Participants should wear comfortable clothing and bring a towel and a yoga mat. Class is limited to 15 participants. Registration is required for each class.
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Sellers: Plan Your Perfect (and Stress Free) Move Wednesday, April 10, 7:00pm Moving is one of the top life stressors for many people. It involves making decisions about one of the most financial assets in our lives, packing everything, finding a new place and then moving. With proper planning and execution, working together with a team of experts, this process CAN be less intimidating and stressful.
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Can I Recycle That? Thursday, April 18, 7:00pm Just because a product has the recycle symbol on it doesn't mean it can be recycled by Mercer County. Become more knowledgeable about what can and cannot be curbside recycled, as well as alternate resources available to maximize your recycling habits.
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Blackout Poetry Saturday, April 27, 10:30am Celebrate National Poetry Month with us! Bring out your inner poet using a page from a book and sharpies. All supplies provided.
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Facilitator Training: Alzheimer's Support Group Tuesday, April 30, 6:30pm The Alzheimer’s Association, Greater 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.
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Knitting Group Wednesdays, April 3, 10, 17 & 24, 7:00pm Bring your current needle-craft project and join us for an hour of knitting (or crocheting...or needle-craft of your choice!).
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First Friday Film - BlacKkKlansman (135 minutes, rated R) Friday, April 5, 1:30pm
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Documentary - Dinosaur 13 (95 minutes, rated PG) Monday, April 1, 1:30pm
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SCORE Small Business Seminar - Protecting IP and Patents Saturday, April 6, 10:00am This workshop introduces how to protect intellectual property and especially how to patent inventions. Emphasis will be on how startups and small businesses can utilize the available legal tools to protect and leverage their intellectual assets at a reasonable cost.
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Senior Book Group - Little Fires Everywhere Monday, April 8, 2:00pm All are welcome to discuss Little Fires Everywhere by Celeste Ng.
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The Short of It - John Steinbeck Wednesday, April 10, 2:00pm The short story -- short in length, but full of content! Each month we read and discuss three short stories by the same author. This month's author is John Steinbeck and his short stories, “The Chrysanthemums,” "Flight,” and “The Gift."
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Adult Craft - Butterfly Houses Wednes day, April 17, 10:00pmJoin us for this month’s Adult Craft. Materials will be provided.
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Gardening Book Club - The Triumph of Seeds Wednesday, April 17, 2:00pm Join us in reading and discussing works of fiction or non-fiction having to do with gardening, plants, nature, or the land. All are welcome to discuss this month's title, The Triumph of Seeds by Thor Hanson.
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Writers Support Group Tuesday, April 23, 6:00pmEnjoy the challenges of becoming better writers, defeating writer's block and perfecting the craft.
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Open Quilting Thursday, April 25, 10:00am The Quilting Group is open to all skill levels. Bring quilting projects you are working on to share with others or work in the good company of fellow quilters.
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Recyclable Arts & Crafts Friday, April 26, 2:00pm Join us for our new monthly program where recycled goods become arts and crafts. Let your creative juices flow while doing something to save the planet. Supplies will be provided.
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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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