Advanced Directives and POLSTThursday, September 11, 10:00 amThe Practitioner Orders for Life-Sustaining Treatment (POLST) Paradigm Program is designed to improve quality of care for those who are seriously ill by ensuring that their treatment wishes are respected and clearly communicated to their healthcare team at the end of life. Barbara Vaning, MHA, EMT Training Center Coordinator, Penn Medicine Princeton Health Community Wellness, will explain both the POLST form and Advance Directives, highlighting the important differences between the two.
Registration is required.
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Senior Series: New Beginnings - Preparing for a Move as a SeniorFriday, September 12, 1:30 pmYour children have left the nest, your home starts to feel oversized and daily maintenance of your home becomes daunting. You have a whole new set of priorities, choices and challenges to consider. The idea of downsizing and moving can feel extremely overwhelming. Where to start? What to do with my stuff? Who can help me? Where would I go? This workshop will highlight various aspects of the process and preparation of making a move as a baby boomer. Registration is required.
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Silent Book ClubSaturday, September 13, 2:30 pmJoin us for an hour of quiet reading. There is no required reading, just bring your own book, or check one out from our shelves! We will spend the first half hour getting settled and socializing, followed by an hour of reading. Refreshments will be provided. All readers and formats welcome! Ages 18 & up. Registration is required.
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Featured Youth Services Programs
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Sing Along with Miss KimFriday, September 5, 10:30 amChildren of all ages, accompanied by an adult, are invited to come sing and dance with Miss Kim. The concert will be outside, weather permitting. Please bring blankets and chairs. Registration is required.
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Rosh Hashanah StorytimeThursday, September 18, 5:00 pmChildren of all ages, accompanied by an adult, are invited to celebrate Rosh Hashanah with a story and craft. This program will be presented by the Beth El Synagogue in East Windsor and The Jewish Federation of Princeton Mercer Bucks. Registration is required.
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Sing Along with Miss AmandaFriday, September 26, 10:30 amChildren of all ages, accompanied by an adult, are invited to come sing and dance with Mr. Tim. The concert will be outside, weather permitting. Please bring blankets and chairs. Registration is not required.
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Featured Virtual Programs
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The Time to Hear is Here
Thursday, September 4, 6:00 pm Join Ron Gottardi from the non-profit organization "The Time to Hear is Here" for an enlightening discussion on hearing health. What Did We Learn and When Did We Learn It? The History of Public Education in Lawrence Township Wednesday, September 17, 7:00 pm Dennis Waters, former Lawrence Township historian, offers a virtual tour of Lawrence Township schools, past and present, sharing how our public schools evolved over the the last 200 years. Breaking Barriers:
Getting Started with Hispanic Genealogy Wednesday, September 24, 7:00 pm Latina Professional Genealogist, Irisneri Alicea Flores, empowers individuals and families from Hispanic communities to begin their research journey with clarity, confidence, and connection. Manhattan's Little Syria
Tuesday, September 30, 6:30 pm Linda Jacobs, a New York-based scholar and author, talks about the history of the Syrian "mother colony" located in Manhattan and its connection to the many smaller Syrian colonies in New Jersey.  |
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Featured Technology Instruction
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Open Lab/Northstar
Friday, September 5, 10:00 – 11:30 am Tuesday, September 9, 2:00 – 3:30 pm Monday, September 15, 2:00 – 3:30 pm Typing Lab Wednesday, September 17, 2:00 – 3:30 pm Use the computer classroom desktop PCs to work on your own projects and practice your skills with typing. September Excel Series Learn about the power of Microsoft Excel, starting from the basics and working up to VLOOKUPS, SUMIFS, and creating the formulas for a yearly budget. Intro to Excel Wednesday, September 3, 6:30 – 7:30 pm Excel Essentials Wednesday, September 10, 6:30 – 7:30 pm Excel: Pivot Tables Saturday, September 13, 11:30 am – 12:30 pm Excel: Charts & Graphs Wednesday, September 17, 6:30 – 7:30 pm Excel: Formulas and Functions Thursday, September 18, 2:00 – 3:00 pm Excel: Budgets Monday, September 29, 10:00 – 11:00 am |
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Join us at the MCLS Book Festival!Calling all book lovers! Join MCLS for a fun-filled Book Festival at the Lawrence Headquarters Branch on Saturday, September 27, from 10:00 AM to 2:30 PM. Meet local authors, get the inside scoop on writing and publishing, and discover your next great read. We’ll have crafts and kid-friendly performances too — bring the whole family and celebrate stories with us! Learn more here. |
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Amateur Photography ContestThere's still time to enter the MCLS Annual Amateur Photography Contest. This year's theme is "Our Vibrant World". Visit your local branch through Monday, September 15th to submit your photograph. Please visit our website for more details!
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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 Hispanic Heritage Month |
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Library Speakers Consortium - Virtual Author Talks |
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Hannah Nicole Maehrer On Writing Darkly Charming Villainous Love September 3, 7:00 pm Jefferson Fisher Argue Less and Talk More September 10, 2:00 pm Gabe Henry Our Failed Attempts to Make English Eezier to Spell September 17, 2:00 pm |
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