Across the Year at Titusville School:
A Talk on the Helen Case CollectionWednesday, May 6, 7:00 pmStep inside a mid-century classroom through the lens of the Helen Case Collection. Join Katie Chase, archivist with the Hopewell Valley Historical Society, for an illustrated talk featuring images and stories from Titusville Elementary School, primarily from the 1950s. The program will also offer an introduction to HVHS archival collections and the work of preserving local history. Co-sponsored with the Hopewell Valley Historical Society and The Hopewell Museum. Space is limited. Please register at events.mcl.org.
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Unearthing History, One Page at a Time: Women of the Early RepublicMonday, May 11, 6:30 – 8:00 pmDiscover American history through the daily lives of four women—Anne “Nancy” Hume Shippen Livingston, Rebecca Lloyd Nicholson, Margaret Bayard Smith, and Anna Maria Brodeau Thornton. Using the Library of Congress “By the People” project, participants will help transcribe letters, diaries, and other firsthand accounts from the Revolutionary era and early republic. These writings offer insight into a changing political landscape and the social limits women navigated. Participants are encouraged to bring a laptop; a limited number will be available. Please register at events.mcl.org.
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Featured Youth Services Programs
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Star Wars Day Tuesday, May 5, 1:00 – 3:00 pmJoin us at the library for special space themed board games, a Star Wars themed scavenger hunt and droid craft. All ages. Adult supervision is required. This is a drop-in activity. Registration is not required.
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Boardgame Bonanza: Revenge of the Fifth Tuesday, May 5, 2:00 – 4:00 pmDrop by the library for an afternoon of space-themed board games in honor of Star Wars Day. We've got games for all ages! Presented in collaboration with our friends at Titusville Tabletop Games. This is a drop-in program. Registration is not required.
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Perler Beads Wednesdays, May 6 & 27, 4:00 pmJoin us to create projects with Perler Beads. Recommended for children ages 8+. Registration is required.
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Featured Virtual Programs
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Hidden Meanings in Chinese Art
Wednesday, May 6, 6:30 pm Presented by Larry Mock, docent at the Asian Art Museum in San Francisco, CA. The Timeline of Lawrence History: 300 Years in 60 Images
Tuesday, May 12, 6:30 pm Presented by Dennis Waters, former Lawrence Township historian and current member of the Mercer County Library Commission.  Emergency Preparedness for Individuals with Access and Functional Needs Thursday, May 14, 6:00 pm Presented by Reed Thomas, Program Coordinator for the Personal Assistance Services Program (PASP). Offered as part of the Colorful Dreams Care Program Series. The American Revolution and the Fate of the World Tuesday, May 19, 7:00 pm Presented by Dr. Richard Bell, history professor at the University of Maryland. Sponsored by the Friends of the West Windsor Library. The Borscht Belt: The Comic Legacy of the Catskills Tuesday, May 26, 7:00 pm Presented by entertainment historian John Kenrick. |
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Hold Lockers are now available!Hold lockers give you the flexibility to pick up your library materials 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, even when the branch is closed. Our new hold lockers are currently available at our Lawrence Headquarters and West Windsor Branches. Visit our website to learn more!
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Museum PassesMCLS patrons may reserve and checkout various museum passes through the library -- all for free using your library card! Many of the passes are now available digitally (with a few exceptions) so checking them out is easy. Visit our website to learn more or to reserve a pass today!
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Teen Volunteers Needed this Summer!
We are looking for volunteers from June 15 - August 9 to help with our summer reading program. Teens must be 14-18 at time of volunteering. Applications are available at the Reference Desk.
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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 Mystery Month |
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Library Speakers Consortium - Virtual Author Talks |
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Radhi Devlukia-Shetty JoyFull: Daily Rituals to Eat Freely and Live Radiantly Tuesday, May 5, 2:00 pm Marjan Kamali On Courage, Turmoil, and the Transformative Power of Love Thursday, May 7, 7:00 pm Dr. Vivienne Ming How to Robot-Proof Your Kids (and Yourself) Tuesday, May 12, 2:00 pm Dr. Patrick K. Porter & Ruchika Sikri Ancient Wisdom and Modern Technologies for Peak Brain Performance Thursday, May 14, 2:00 pm Nir Eyal Reshape Your Beliefs and Unlock Your True Potential Tuesday, May 19, 2:00 pm |
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