Hopewell Branch Programs
March 2026
Featured Adult Programs
Cribbage & Coffee
Thursdays, March 5, 12, 19 & 26, 10:00 am
Join us for Cribbage & Coffee! Boards, pegs, cards will be provided. Bring your own coffee (or beverage of choice)! No registration is necessary.
The Short of It: Ann Beattie
Wednesday, March 11, 2:00 pm
The short story -- short in length, but full of content! Join our discussion group, which focuses on the short story.  This month we'll read Beattie’s stories, "Janus," "A Vintage Thunderbird," and "The Lawn Party." Copies of the stories are available at the Hopewell Branch Reference Desk. No registration is necessary.
Adult Craft: Beaded Wreath
Wednesday, March 18, 10:00 am
Using materials supplied, create a beautiful, beaded wreath!  Make a unique gift for a friend -- or for yourself! Space is limited; registration is required at events.mcl.org.
Featured Youth Services Programs 
Pokémon Club
Saturday, March 7, 1:00 pm
Children are invited to join our Pokémon Club. We will discuss trading cards, books, games, and all things Pokémon. Bring your trading cards, handheld devices and anything else you would like to share and discuss. Recommended for ages 5-11. Registration is required.
Storytime - STEAM Theme for NJ Maker's Day
Saturday, March 21, 10:30 am
Join us for stories, action rhymes, songs and age appropriate crafts. Children will receive a take home craft after Storytime. Storytimes run about 30 minutes and focus on the same theme all week. Recommended for ages 2-5, siblings welcome. Registration is required.
NJ Maker's Day Fair
Saturday, March 21, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Stop by the library to check out our NJ Maker's Day Fair. Recommended for ages 3-10. This is a drop-in program. Registration is not required.
Featured Virtual Programs
To see full program descriptions and additional virtual program offerings, please visit this month's MCLS Virtual Programs Newsletter.

Hospice Care:
Comfort for Patients, Support for Families
Tuesday, March 3, 6:30 pm
Presented by Laurie Warren, Clinical Liaison for Princeton Hospice, in partnership with the Penn Medicine Princeton Health Community Wellness Program.
 
Heads Up! A Fall Prevention and Pedestrian Safety Program for Older Adults
Thursday, March 12, 2:00 pm
Presented by Katie Law of the Brain Injury Alliance of New Jersey.
 
Catharine "Caty" Greene:
Eyewitness to the American Revolution
Wednesday, March 18, 7:00 pm
Carol Simon Levin, independent historian and professional storyteller, portrays Catharine “Caty” Greene. Sponsored by the Friends of the Lawrence Library.
 
The Founding Mothers:
Women Who Shaped a Nation
Monday, March 23, 7:00 pm
Presented by Laura Keyes of Historic Voices.
 
Camille Claudel and Frida Kahlo:
Two Unwavering Artists! 
Monday, March 30, 7:00 pm
Presented by Jeanne Johnson, docent at the Princeton University Art Museum and Morven Museum and Gardens.
Featured Technology Instruction
All classes take place at the Lawrence Headquarters Branch. Registration is required. To learn more or to register for a computer class, click here. 
Questions? Email techclass@mcl.org.
Monday Basics Series:
Mouse Basics
Monday, March 2, 10:00 am
PC Basics
Monday, March 2, 11:15 am
Typing Lab
Monday, March 9, 10:00 am
Internet Basics
Monday, March 9, 11:15 am
Getting Started with Gmail
Monday, March 16, 10:00 am
Evaluating Online Information
Monday, March 23, 10:00 am
Intro to Canva
Monday, March 30, 10:00 am
 
We’re going back to basics on Mondays by featuring a range of introductory classes to help you get used to using the computer!
News
Oscars Predictions Contest
Stop in and take a guess at who you think will win an Oscar this year! Categories include Directing, Best Picture, Costume Design, Actress in a Leading Role, Actor in a Leading Role, Actress in a Supporting Role and Actor in a Supporting Role. Contest runs from March 2-14 at all MCLS branches. The winner will receive a $25 Fandango gift card! A downloadable ballot and more information are available at https://mcl.org/oscars-contest/.
TrashedArt Contest Voting!
TrashedArt Contest entries will be on display at the Lawrence Headquarters Branch starting Wednesday, March 4th. All MCLS branches will also display photographs of this year's entries. Patrons will have the opportunity to vote for your favorite by either visiting your local branch, or by voting online at https://mcl.org/events/trashedart/.
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.
 
 
 
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.
 
 
Featured Titles: Women's History Month
Take My Hand by Dolen Perkins-Valdez
Take My Hand
The Women of Troy by Pat Barker
The Women of Troy
How to Say Babylon: A Memoir by Safiya Sinclair
How to Say Babylon: A Memoir
Brave Hearted: The Women of the American West by Katie Hickman
Brave Hearted: The Women of the American West
The Girl Explorers: The Untold Story of the Globetrotting Women Who Trekked, Flew, and Fought Their Way Around the World by Jayne Zanglein
The Girl Explorers: The Untold Story of the Globetrotting Women Who Trekked, Flew, and Fought Their Way Around the World
No Stopping Us Now: The Adventures of Older Women in American History by Gail Collins
No Stopping Us Now: The Adventures of Older Women in American History
Library Speakers Consortium - Virtual Author Talks
Michael Perry
Wednesday, March 4, 2PM
 
Jenn Lueke
Thursday, March 5, 2PM
 
Michelle Carr
Wednesday, March 11, 2PM
 
Kate Quinn
Thursday, March 12, 7PM
 
Shoshana Walter &
Barbara Kingsolver
Tuesday, March 24, 2PM
 
See More and Register Here!

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Hopewell Branch
245 Pennington-Titusville Road
Pennington, New Jersey 08534
609-737-2610

https://mcl.org/branches/hopewell