Thursday, April 9, 2:00 pmAre you lefthanded and want to learn the basics of crochet? Give this class with a lefthanded instructor a try! Kim, our reference librarian, has been crocheting for 7 years now and would be happy to help you get started with your first project. All supplies for the lesson are included. Only lefthanded instruction will be available. If you're interested and this date and time doesn't work for you, send an email to hiprogs@mcl.org. If there is enough interest for a different date and time we'll offer the class again. Sponsored by the Hightstown Library Association. Registration is required.
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Wednesdays, April 15 & 29, 1:00 pmAnyone looking for an inspirational and creative entry into journaling is invited to join this new writing group. We'll base our writings on curated journal entries from the Isolation Journals, the popular mindful journaling activity by Suleika Jaouad, author of "The Book of Alchemy." Led by Jessica Engelhart of JFCS of Greater Mercer County. You'll not be behind if you start with either of these sessions. In each session we'll read a journal prompt, consider what inspired it, write about it and discuss it. No experience in creative or journal writing is necessary. Feel free to bring a journal or notepad. Writing paper, pencils and pens will be available. Registration is encouraged.
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Saturday, April 25, 2:00 pmCurious about Afro-Caribbean cuisine? Marie Rochelin, of Black Perle Haitian Cuisine, will give a presentation on this style of cookery and its ingredients before offering a tasty sampling. Sponsored by the Hightstown Library Association. Registration is required.
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Featured Youth Services Programs
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Wednesday, April 1, 10:00 - 11:00 amJoin local musician Miss Kim for 30 minutes of classic and original children's songs. For children up to age 7. Sponsored by Hightstown Library Association. Registration strongly suggested.
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Friday, April 10, 10:00 amCaregivers and their little ones can meet up and socialize with one another. Children can play with age appropriate toys while caregivers chat. Staff will be present in the room. For children up to age 5, with a caregiver. No registration necessary.
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Saturday, April 18, 6:30 pmChildren who can read independently can sign up for a 15-minute session to read to JoJo the certified therapy dog. For ages 5 & up. 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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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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