Wednesday, October 7, 3:00 pmJoin us for a discussion of the Jersey Devil and South Jersey Folklore like no other! Witches, monsters, ghosts, and other supernatural characters abound in the Pine Barrens, so the Jersey Devil is not so alone! Learn about the fascinating history and tall tales of your community and practical steps to avoid being eaten by Mother Leeds’ 13th child. Presented by Tony DiGerolamo, author of The Pineys. Registration is required.
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Tuesday, October 13, 2:30 pmMake a beautiful pumpkin lantern with the provided materials. No cutting required! Just assemble and glue. Add your own fairy lights or flameless candle (not provided) for the finishing touch. Registration is required.
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Thursday, October 29, 6:00 pmMurder Mystery Night is a night for solving crime. Come individually or as a group to sort through the evidence and find the killer. A dossier of evidence, clues, and maybe some red herrings will be provided for your crime solving pleasure. A smart device will be required for this program as there are digital clues to follow. Maximum six people per group. Please register only one person per group. Registration is required.
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Featured Youth Services Programs
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Wednesday, October 21, 6:00 pmWe’ll make little ghost portraits. Ages 12 – 17. Registration is required.
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Tuesday, October 27, 10:00 am or 11:00 am (choose 1)Children are invited to dress in their costumes for a special Halloween-themed Wiggles & Giggles program followed by a craft and costume parade around the library. Ages 18 months – 3 years with a caregiver. Siblings welcome! Registration is required.
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Wednesday, October 28, 6:00 pmJoin us for a special Halloween-themed story time and craft. Ages 1 – 6 with a caregiver. Registration is required.
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Featured Virtual Programs
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Protecting Your Personal Information in Today's Digital World
Monday, October 5, 6:30 pm October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month! Presented by Patricia Tamburelli from the NJ Cybersecurity and Communications Integration Cell. The Pilgrims and the Mayflower
Tuesday, October 6, 7:00 pm Presented by Joel Farkas, lecturer at the Lifelong Learning Institute at Fairleigh Dickinson University. Sponsored by the Friends of the Hickory Corner Library. Important LGBTQ Artists
Wednesday, October 14, 6:00 pm October is LGBTQ History Month! Presented by artist and art educator Suzanne Altman. Patriots of the Pines!
Monday, October 19, 6:00 pm Presented by South Jersey native, Tony DiGerolamo, a screenwriter, novelist, and comic book writer. Spain's Hidden Role in American Independence
Tuesday, October 20, 7:00 pm Presented by historian Dr. Carolina Castillo Crimm. Demons, Creatures and Monsters – Oh My!
Monday, October 26, 6:30 pm Presented through the Asian Art Museum's Community Speakers Program.  |
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Featured Technology Instruction
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Microsoft Elevate: Generative AI Foundations Thursday, October 15, 1:00 – 2:30 pm Learn the fundamentals of Generative AI with a focus on what it is, how it works, and how people interact with it through chat-based tools. This class is part of our “NJ AI Library Learning Network” offerings and is the product of a partnership and grant with The New Jersey State Library, LibraryLinkNJ, and the NJ AI Hub; the other classes are Microsoft Elevate: AI and Authenticity and Microsoft Elevate: AI in Work and Career. Microsoft Elevate: AI and Authenticity Monday, October 26, 2:30 – 4:00 pm Learn skills for evaluating the reliability of information and determining if it was created using Generative AI tools. This class is part of our “NJ AI Library Learning Network” offerings and is the product of a partnership and grant with The New Jersey State Library, LibraryLinkNJ, and the NJ AI Hub; the other classes are Microsoft Elevate: Generative AI Foundations and Microsoft Elevate: AI in Work and Career. Windows 11: Files & Folders Saturday, October 24, 1:20 – 2:20 pm Learn to organize and manage files and folders in Windows 11, from creation to deletion. Get familiar with File Explorer and the concept of cloud storage. |
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Library Social Worker Appointments
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Meet with a Social WorkerNeed help figuring out the various social services at the local, county, and state level? Appointments are available with Library Social Worker Anthony and Social Work Intern Jessica to help you gain confidence navigating and utilizing resources to help you thrive! Appointment Times: Ewing Branch Wednesday, October 14, 10:00 am – 2:00 pm Hightstown Memorial Branch Monday, October 5, 19 & 26, 3:00 – 7:00 pm Lawrence Headquarters Branch Thursdays, October 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29, 3:00 – 7:00 pm Robbinsville Branch Fridays, October 2, 16 & 30, 12:00 – 4:00 pm
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SocktoberIn recognition of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, MCLS is teaming up with Younity and RISE: A Community Service Partnership to collect donations of new socks throughout October. Socks are in high demand during the fall and winter months. Stop by your local branch to donate and make a difference!
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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 Banned Books Week |
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Library Speakers Consortium - Virtual Author Talks |
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Thursday, October 1, 7PM Courage, Choice, and What Comes Next with Dystopian Icon Veronica Roth Tuesday, October 5, 2PM Pasta with a Twist: A Fresh Take on Italian Classics with Food Network Star Joe Sasto Thursday, October 8, 2PM Art in Flight: Reinventing Postmodernism with Smithsonian Curator Carolyn Russo Thursday, October 13, 2PM The Power of Limits: How Constraints Drive Genius with David Epstein Tuesday, October 27, 2PM Liberated Love: Rewiring Your Heart for Authentic Connection with Mark Groves |
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