Adult Tie DyeTuesday, August 6, 2:00 – 2:30 pmDuring this program adults will have the chance to create a unique, one-of-a-kind tie-dye shirt. All participants must bring a white shirt to this program. Shirts will not be supplied. For ages 18 and up. Registration is required.
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Crafty CrewThursdays, August 8, 15, 22 & 29, 10:00 – 11:00 amCalling all crafters! Gather any craft you are working on, such as knitting, crocheting, cross-stitching, quilting, scrapbooking, etc., and head down to the Hollowbrook library. There, you can work on your exciting project with other crafters! You will have the space to learn, share ideas, and admire one another's projects. Craft supplies will not be provided; please bring your own portable craft projects to the library. For ages 16 and up.
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Adult Craft: Pressed Flower LanternsMonday, August 12, 2:00 – 3:00 pmCrafting can be relaxing, and when you craft together with someone, it can help build a friendship and a sense of community. Join us at the Hollowbrook Library as we create Pressed Flower Lanterns! Snacks and water will be provided. For ages 16 and up. Registration is required.
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Featured Youth Services Programs
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Tween/Teen BINGO Thursdays, August 1 & 8, 3:30 – 4:00 pmJoin us at the Hollowbrook Library for a fun-filled hour of Bingo and a chance to win a prize. All are welcome, and bring a friend! Snacks and drinks will be provided. For ages 10 and up. Registration is required.
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Tween/Teen-Peace, Love, and Tie-Dye Tuesday, August 6, 3:30 – 4:00 pmDuring this program, tweens and teens will have the chance to create a unique, one-of-a-kind tie-dye shirt. All participants must bring a white shirt to this program. Shirts will not be supplied. For ages 10-16. Registration is required.
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Children's Tie-Dye Wednesday, August 7, 2:30 – 3:00 pmDuring this program, children will have the chance to create a unique, one-of-a-kind tie-dye shirt. All participants must bring a white shirt to this program. Shirts will not be supplied. For ages 5-9. Registration is required.
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Featured Virtual Programs
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Workshop: Taking Great Photos Tuesday, August 13, 6:30 pm Acclaimed photographer Dave Burwell presents an interactive workshop to help participants learn how to take better photos, regardless of the camera or smartphone you use. The Skinny on Fats Monday, August 19, 6:30 pm Learn which fats are healthy and which ones should be avoided plus how to incorporate healthy fats in your diet. Led by Beth Young, MS, RDN, CSOWM, registered dietitian nutritionist. Presented as part of the Penn Medicine Princeton Health Community Wellness Program. Grant Castner, Trenton Photographer: The Delaware River & Canals, 1890-1920 Monday, August 26, 7:00 pm One of the founders of the Trenton Camera Club in 1898, Castner was not a casual snap shooter. A serious amateur, he photographed extensively in New Jersey and Eastern Pennsylvania. His subject matter included the focus of this lecture: the Delaware River, its tributaries, and the canals located on both the NJ and PA sides. Sponsored by the Friends of the Hopewell Library.
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Featured Technology Instruction
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Saturday, August 3, 10:00 – 11:30 am & 2:00 – 3:30 pm Join us for Intro to Excel and learn the basics of this spreadsheet program. In Excel Essentials we’ll do different calculations and practice formatting. Attend one or both classes! Friday August 2, 10:00 – 11:30 am Friday August 16, 10:00 – 11:30 am Wednesday August 21, 2:00 – 3:30 pm Use the computer classroom to work on your own projects or practice your skills using the Northstar Digital Literacy platform while our technology trainers are available to assist you. You can also sit for an assessment to earn a Northstar Digital Literacy Certificate in the technology instruction area of your choice!
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Kanopy - Stream More Movies! We have exciting news! We are changing our Kanopy subscription to allow our patrons access to more content. Instead of only being able to stream titles from the Plus Packs, patrons now have access to Kanopy’s full catalog. With the new access, patrons will have 10 “tickets” per month to use on content. We will continue to offer access to our most popular Plus Packs (Easy Watching, British Cinema, Episodic Series, and Kanopy Kids). Any title from these collections will be 0 tickets! Start watching today!
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Need to complete school summer reading assignments! Visit our Hopewell, Hightstown, and Robbinsville Branches to find the books you'll need in their special Summer Reading and School Assignments collection! This special collection contains multiple copies of books found on our local school reading lists. Each book can be checked out for two weeks, but may not be renewed or placed on hold - making them available to more students throughout the summer.
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Friends of the Library
Our Friends of the Library groups generously support our programs all year long. Consider joining or donating to your branch's Friends group. Ask for more information in the branch or visit our website. |
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These are just this month's highlights, dozens of programs for adults and youth take place at our branch every month. View our full calendar for a complete list.
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Featured Titles for Happiness Happens Month
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Library Speakers Consortium - Virtual Author Talks
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Dr. Jennifer Levasseur Behind the Scenes at the Space Station Wednesday, August 7, 2:00 pm Irena Smith The Golden Ticket Thursday, August 15, 2:00 pm Shelby Van Pelt Remarkably Bright Creatures Wednesday, August 21, 7:00 pm ![](https://www.libraryaware.com/998/Files/AnonymousDisplayWithCrop/de5d91ca-cb47-40fa-84d1-c087d6163a42?containerHeight=170&containerWidth=170&scaledHeight=170&scaledWidth=170&quality=95&dpi=120&verticalOffset=0&horizontalOffset=0)
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