Tuesday, May 12, 2:00 – 5:00 pm / Martes, Mayo 12, 2:00 – 5:00 pmIn ONE EASY STEP we can help you find FREE benefits and resources your household may be eligible for! Let Us Help You! • Application Assistance NJ SNAP Health Insurance • Free tax preparation referral • Referrals to community resources. Spanish available. No registration necessary. Podemos ayudarle a identificar beneficios y recursos GRATUITOS por los cuales su hogar puede ser elegible. Formas en que podemos ayudar: • Ayuda para llenar la solicitud Cupones de alimento Seguro medico • Informacion de preparación de la declaración de impuestos GRATIS • Acceso a recursos de la comunidad. español disponible. No es necesario registrarse.
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Thursday, May 21, 2:00 pm70% of Americans nearing the end of their lives are unable to make decisions about their own healthcare. In this one-hour presentation, Paul Knight will discuss the benefits of Advance Care Planning, which involves discussing and documenting end-of-life healthcare preferences ahead of time. Everyone who attends will receive a complimentary copy of Five Wishes, a valuable tool for facilitating this process. Registration is required.
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Thursday, May 28, 2:00 pmMay is Mental Health Awareness Month. This 90-minute QPR (Question, Persuade, and Refer) training teaches community members and professionals how to recognize the warning signs of suicide and how to offer hope to someone in crisis. Presented by health educators from the Freehold Health Department. Registration is required.
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Featured Youth Services Programs
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Wednesday, May 6, 10:00 am Join local musician Miss Kim for 30 minutes of classic and original children's songs. Sponsored by Hightstown Library Association. For up to age 7, with a caregiver. Registration is strongly suggested. |
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Thursdays, May 7, 14, 21 & 28, 10:00 amUnleash your inner artist and explore different painting techniques and materials while enjoying a juice box! Dress for a mess! Please register each child separately. For ages 2-5. Registration is required.
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Friday, May 8, 10:00 amCaregivers and their little ones can meet up and socialize with one another. Children can play with age-appropriate toys while caregivers chat. For up to age 5, with a caregiver. No registration necessary.
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Featured Virtual Programs
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Hidden Meanings in Chinese Art
Wednesday, May 6, 6:30 pm Presented by Larry Mock, docent at the Asian Art Museum in San Francisco, CA. The Timeline of Lawrence History: 300 Years in 60 Images
Tuesday, May 12, 6:30 pm Presented by Dennis Waters, former Lawrence Township historian and current member of the Mercer County Library Commission.  Emergency Preparedness for Individuals with Access and Functional Needs Thursday, May 14, 6:00 pm Presented by Reed Thomas, Program Coordinator for the Personal Assistance Services Program (PASP). Offered as part of the Colorful Dreams Care Program Series. The American Revolution and the Fate of the World Tuesday, May 19, 7:00 pm Presented by Dr. Richard Bell, history professor at the University of Maryland. Sponsored by the Friends of the West Windsor Library. The Borscht Belt: The Comic Legacy of the Catskills Tuesday, May 26, 7:00 pm Presented by entertainment historian John Kenrick. |
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Hold Lockers are now available!Hold lockers give you the flexibility to pick up your library materials 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, even when the branch is closed. Our new hold lockers are currently available at our Lawrence Headquarters and West Windsor Branches. Visit our website to learn more!
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Museum PassesMCLS patrons may reserve and checkout various museum passes through the library -- all for free using your library card! Many of the passes are now available digitally (with a few exceptions) so checking them out is easy. Visit our website to learn more or to reserve a pass today!
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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 Mystery Month |
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Library Speakers Consortium - Virtual Author Talks |
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Radhi Devlukia-Shetty JoyFull: Daily Rituals to Eat Freely and Live Radiantly Tuesday, May 5, 2:00 pm Marjan Kamali On Courage, Turmoil, and the Transformative Power of Love Thursday, May 7, 7:00 pm Dr. Vivienne Ming How to Robot-Proof Your Kids (and Yourself) Tuesday, May 12, 2:00 pm Dr. Patrick K. Porter & Ruchika Sikri Ancient Wisdom and Modern Technologies for Peak Brain Performance Thursday, May 14, 2:00 pm Nir Eyal Reshape Your Beliefs and Unlock Your True Potential Tuesday, May 19, 2:00 pm |
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