Saturday, April 4, 1:00 – 2:00 pmThis program is designed to provide participants with practical money skills, covering budgeting, saving, credit management, insurance basics and planning for specific events and long term. The session focuses on real-life decision-making, building financial confidence, and identifying sustainable habits that strengthen financial well-being and future stability.
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Thursdays, April 9, 16, 23, & 30, 3:00 – 5:00 pmOpen for players of all levels with a basic understanding of American Mah Jongg game play. Players use the most recent National Mah Jongg League (NMJL) card and rules. Registration is required, space is limited.
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Thursday, April 16, 6:30 – 8:00 pmNamed for the “rule of three” principle in writing and joke-telling, this reading group considers three pieces each month: a short story, a poem, and an essay, all connected by a theme. This month the theme is “Trees” with selections by Robert MacFarlane, Ursula K. LeGuin, and Ross Gay.
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Featured Youth Services Programs
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Wednesday, April 1, 5:00 pmJoin us as we celebrate the hatching of our chicks! We’ll begin our party by meeting some adorable, fuzzy chicks and singing a special birthday chorus. Afterward, explore stations - such as engineering and crafts - to learn more about our chicks. At the end, everyone will receive a sweet treat to take home. All ages welcome, youngest with a caregiver. Sponsored by the Friends of the West Windsor Library. Registration is required.
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Friday, April 10, 10:30 amAre you ready for a rollicking good time with Miss Kim? She'll have your little one hoppin' and boppin' along to her music in no time! For ages 0-5 years with a caregiver. Sponsored by the Friends of the West Windsor Library. No registration is required.
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Saturday, April 18, 1:30 – 3:30 pmWhat was it like to grow up in West Windsor hundreds of years ago? Bring the whole family to discover the magic of the Colonial Era (1600-1700s). Our friends from the West Windsor Historical Society will share cozy folk talks and local legends during a special storytime. Afterwards, get creative at our craft stations where we will make traditional colonial keepsakes to take home. For ages 5-11 years. Sponsored by the Friends of the West Windsor Library. Registration is required.
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Featured Virtual Programs
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The Declaration of Independence: America's Birth Certificate from Conception to Celebration
Monday, April 6, 7:00 pm Presented by Joel Farkas, docent at Washington's Headquarters, Morristown, NJ. Sponsored by the Friends of the Hickory Corner Library  Renoir: His Friends and Models Monday, April 13, 7:00 pm Presented by Jeanne Johnson, docent at the Princeton University Art Museum and Morven Museum & Gardens. The Gambler, the Writer, and Zelda: The History Behind The Girl in the Green Dress Monday, April 20, 6:30 pm Presented by author Mariah Fredericks. Introduction to the Art of Arabic Calligraphy Tuesday, April 28, 6:30 pm Presented by calligrapher Elinor A. Holland. |
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Featured Technology Instruction
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Spring Spreadsheet Series Intro to Excel Wednesday, April 1, 6:30 – 7:30 pm Excel Essentials Wednesday, April 8, 6:30 – 7:30 pm Google Sheets Monday, April 13, 10:00 – 11:00 am Excel: Charts and Graphs Wednesday, April 15, 6:30 – 7:30 pm Excel: Pivot Tables Wednesday, April 22, 6:30 – 7:30 pm Excel: Formulas and Functions Wednesday, April 29, 6:30 – 7:30 pm Learn how to use two popular spreadsheet programs to organize data, set up tables and charts, and apply formulas. Open Labs Friday, April 17, 10:00 – 11:30 am Monday, April 27, 11:00 – 12:30 pm Bring your questions about your personal technology devices or work on a project with the trainers there to help. |
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Calling All Poets!Attention Mercer County Poets! We’re looking for poets to submit and share their own work or a favorite published poem for our "A Poetry Happening: Mercer Poets Read" event, which takes place virtually on Wednesday, April 29 at 7:00 pm. Please submit your poem of choice, citing the author, to hopeprogs@mcl.org by April 22nd. Visit https://mcl.org/call-for-poems/ for more information.
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Upcoming Holiday Hours
Friday, April 3 - Good Friday & Sunday, April 5 - Easter All branches are closed. |
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Branch NewsOur hatched chicks are heading back to their farm on the morning of Wednesday, April 8. Stop in before then to see them, read to them, and say your goodbyes! Also, stop in during the week of April 19th - National Library Week – to decorate a heart and show your appreciation for the library. Finally, for any teens who would like to earn volunteer hours during the summer, details and applications are available at the Children’s Desk, due back by mid-May.
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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 Poetry Month |
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Library Speakers Consortium - Virtual Author Talks |
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Smithsonian Curator Emerita Valerie Neal On a Mission: The History of US Women Astronauts Thursday, April 2, 2PM Brad Taylor On Writing Action-Packed and Suspenseful Spycraft Tuesday, April 14, 7PM Alex Hutchinson How Exploration, Uncertainty, and Risk Help Us Find Meaning Thursday, April 16, 2PM Miranda Cowley Heller Lush Lyricism and Intimate Confessions Wednesday, April 22, 2PM Thalia Ho Bittersweet: Exploring the Five Tastes of Dessert Thursday, April 23, 7PM |
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