Posture and ErgonomicsThursday, May 9, 12:00 pmPoor posture often leads to discomfort and pain, especially in the neck, shoulders, back, and hips. In this program, a physical therapist from Hamilton Physical Therapy Services will discuss how to prevent soft tissue injuries and musculoskeletal disorders caused by repetitive motion and awkward posture. Participants will learn how to relieve pain through muscle strengthening and improved alignment.
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Film Screening: Past LivesSaturday, May 11, 2:30 pm With Greta Lee, Teo Yoo, and John Magaro. Rated PG-13, 105 min. Nora and Hae Sung, two deeply connected childhood friends, are wrested apart after Nora's family emigrates from South Korea. Twenty years later, they are reunited for one fateful week as they confront notions of love and destiny. Academy Award Best Picture Nominee.
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Non-Fiction Book Group Thursday, May 23, 7:00 pmJoin us to discuss Camera Girl: The Coming of Age of Jackie Bouvier Kennedy by Carl Sferrazza Anthony. Feel free to attend even if you have not read or finished the book.
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Featured Youth Services Programs
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Cinco de Mayo CelebrationFriday, May 3, 3:00 pmMake an easy bag pinata and then break it open in the library! We'll provide the candy.
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Celebrate National Pet WeekSunday, May 5 - Saturday, May 11 Take a photo of you with your pet. We will display all entries in the children's section during the week of May 5th.
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Celebrate Asian American Native Hawaiian Pacific Islander Heritage Month (AANHPI) Thursdays, May 16 & 23, 4:30 pm We will create an escape room based on Erin Yun's books, Pippa Park Raises Her Game and Pippa Park Crush at First Sight. This program is suitable for children ages 9-12. Light refreshments will be provided, and bookmarks and stickers distributed. Sponsored by the Friends of the Ewing Library.
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Featured Virtual Programs
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Learn about NJ State Library Resources Wednesday, May 8, 3:00 pm Presented by Andrew Dauphinee, Instruction and Outreach Librarian for the State Library's Information Center and Liz Kelly, Adult Services Librarian with the Talking Book & Braille Center of the State Library. Taking Advantage of NJ-Grown Produce Near Mercer County Thursday, May 9, 1:00 pm Presented by Ricardo Kairios an Assistant Professor with Rutgers Cooperative Extensionof Mercer County. The Story of Shofuso Monday, May 13, 7:00 pm Join us for a historical tour of Shofuso, presented by the Japan America Society of Greater Philadelphia. Manet: Amazing Art, Life and Legacy Wednesday, May 15, 7:00 pm Presented by Jeanne Johnson, docent at the Princeton University Art Museum as well as Morven Museum and Gardens. The Wandering Jews of New Jersey Wednesday, May 22, 7:00 pm Presented by Oscar Israelowitz, a licensed NYC tour guide, author and experienced lecturer.
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Featured Technology Instruction
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Word SaturdaySaturday, May 4, 10:00 – 11:30 am & 2:00 – 3:30 pm Join us for Intro to Word and learn to create a document using Word’s typing, formatting, and editing tools. The afternoon session, Word Essentials, will explore more Word tools to create a professional-looking document. Attend one or both classes! Northstar Assessments at Open Labs! 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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Sign up for Text Alerts! MCLS patrons can opt-in to receive text notifications when a hold is ready for pickup! To opt-in, go to your account settings in MCLS' catalog.
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Library Speakers Consortium (LSC) Virtual Author TalksMCLS is partnering with the Library Speakers Consortium (LSC) to provide virtual author talks featuring bestselling, award-winning, and highly acclaimed authors from around the world. Patrons can register to attend each talk live, and even submit questions in advance for the author to address. If you can’t make the live talks, you’ll be able to watch the recordings later. A complete list of events is available on Mercer County Library’s virtual author talk website at https://libraryc.org/mcl.
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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 Mental Health Awareness Month
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