English Language & Learning Conversation Group Tuesdays, September 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30, 2:00 pm Come to the Hopewell Branch for relaxed conversation in English. This program is ideal for speakers with Intermediate proficiency in English, though all are welcome. Join TESOL-certified librarian Chip McAuley to practice spoken English in a supportive, friendly environment. Registration is requested via https://events.mcl.org/
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Clear the Clutter Tuesday, September 9, 11:00 am A challenge for many homeowners is going through their “stuff” at home, deciding what to do with everything, and finding the motivation to get through this dreaded process. Join Olga St. Pierre to talk about common clutter misconceptions and make an action plan to get and stay motivated, and even get the family and kids involved! Registration is requested via https://events.mcl.org/
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Friday Film: This Beautiful Fantastic (2016) September 26, 2:00 pm A contemporary fairy tale revolving around the unlikely friendship between a reclusive young woman with dreams of being a children’s book author and a cantankerous widower, set against the backdrop of a beautiful garden in the heart of London. This Beautiful Fantastic (2016), directed by Simon Aboud (Rated PG; Running Time: 1 hour, 32 minutes)
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Featured Youth Services Programs
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Lego Club Thursdays, September 4, 11, 18 and 25, 4:30 – 5:30 pmDo you like to build and create? Join us at the library to create fun designs and shapes. For children ages 5- 11.
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Minecraft Unplugged Wednesdays, September 3 and 17, 4:30 pm
Saturday, September 13, 1:00 pmNeed to escape from the illagers? You'll find safety at our base -- plus Minecraft-themed crafts, tips for your next build, and more! For children ages 5-11. Registration is required.
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Reading Rebels - A Guided Reading Book Club Wednesday, September 10, 4:30 – 5:00 pmReading Rebels is a book club for adventurous kids in grades 4-7 who want to explore books using guided reading techniques and fun games. Led by two experienced teachers, this club will help readers build comprehension skills and find new books and authors. For children in grades 4-7.
Registration is 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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