Saturdays, January 3 & 17, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm Open for players of all levels with a basic understanding of game play. Players use the most recent National Mah Jongg League (NMJL) card and rules. Registration is requested at events.mcl.org. |
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Letter Writing/Card Making DriveSaturdays, January 3, 10, 17, 24 & 31, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm In the spirit of Martin Luther King Jr.’s Day(s) of Service, we are giving back to the community! Drop in and use materials provided to create handmade cards or write letters to be sent to homebound participants of the Mercer County Meals on Wheels program. Registration is not required.
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Annual Book Sale Saturday, Jan. 17 through Saturday, Jan. 24, during library hours Stop by the library for our annual book sale, sponsored by the Friends of Hopewell Branch Library. Peruse our selection of children’s and adult books, CDs, and DVDs for some fun finds, or bring home some old favorites. The book sale is open during library hours. Proceeds go toward funding programs at the Hopewell Branch Library.
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Featured Youth Services Programs
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Looking for a fun way to kick off the new year? Drop by the library while schools are closed for an afternoon of board games. We’ve got games for all ages! Recommended ages 5-17. Registration is not required. |
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Looking for a fun way to kick off the new year? Drop by the library while schools are closed for an afternoon of board games. We’ve got games for all ages! Recommended ages 5-17. Registration is not required. |
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Join us to create projects with perler beads. For children ages 8+ with a caregiver. Registration is required at events.mcl.org. |
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Featured Virtual Programs
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Princeton and the American Revolution:
The Ten Crucial Days
Thursday, January 8, 7:00 pm Presented by Barry Singer, Princeton Historical Society. New Jersey Homeschooling Basics
Wednesday, January 14, 7:00 pm Presented by a panel of experienced homeschooling parents, covering the basics of homeschooling in New Jersey.  Token on the Freedman's Coat: The Story Behind Thomas Mundy Peterson's 1884 Voting Medal Thursday, January 15, 7:00 pm Presented by Gordon Bond, independent historian and author. Sponsored by the Friends of the Ewing Library. Introduction to Smart and Safe Investing Tuesday, January 20, 6:30 pm Presented by Chase Bertoldo, Seton Hall University School of Law FINRA Investor Advocacy Program. Islamic Contribution to Civilization Tuesday, January 27, 7:00 pm Presented by Samina Sattar of the New Jersey Islamic Networks Group. |
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Featured Technology Instruction
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Career Development Skills Saturday Career Prep and Job Seeking Skills Saturday, January 10, 10:00 – 11:00 am Google Docs: Resumes Saturday, January 10, 1:30 – 2:30 pm Intro to Canva Saturday, January 10, 3:00 – 4:00 pm This class series will help you feel more confident about the job search process, practice formatting a resume, and learn how to use a tool that has become popular across industries for graphic design. |
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Winter Reading ProgramThere's still time to participate in this year's Winter Reading Program, which continues through January 24th! Participants can take part in the reading program by playing our Winter Reading Bingo game! Complete activities to get five in a row (up, down, across, or diagonal). Then bring your Bingo sheet back to your local branch, where kids and teens will automatically receive a prize, and adults will be entered into a raffle for a prize!
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MLK Jr. Day of Service Card and Letter Writing DriveThe Martin Luther King, Jr., holiday is a national day of service celebrating the civil rights leader’s life and legacy. From January 12th through February 6th, all branches of MCLS are offering opportunities for community members to write letters or make handmade cards to be delivered to homebound participants of the Mercer County Meals on Wheels program. MCLS invites community members of all ages to take a moment to create a letter or greeting card, to make someone's day a little more special. Find card templates that you can print from home and drop off to your local MCLS branch here.
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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 the New Year |
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