Hightstown Branch Programs
December 2025
Featured Adult Programs
New to Medicare & What's New in 2026
Wednesday, December 3, 1:00 pm
Are you getting ready to join Medicare or want to learn more about your Medicare coverage options? Deborah Thomas, from S.H.I.P. (State Health Insurance Assistance Program), will give a Medicare enrollment and changes overview and answer your questions. Registration is required.
Guided Meditation
Thursdays, December 4, 11 & 18, 12:00 pm
Relax, refocus, and rejuvenate. Take a moment to regain the peace lost during our busy days. Facilitated by staff member, Leena, who is a longtime practitioner of Rajyoga meditation. Register to receive a friendly reminder and be notified of any changes to the program.
Haitian Food Tasting
Saturday, December 6, 2:00 pm
Curious 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 Hightstown Library Association. Registration is required.
Featured Youth Services Programs 
Trash to Treasure: Upcycled Crafts
Wednesday, December 3, 5:30 pm
Saturday, December 13, 3:00 pm
For ages 8-12. Explore the benefits of upcycling while creating innovative crafts like birdhouses, coasters, and gift bags in these interactive workshops led by Girl Scout Silver Award candidates. We’ll be making something different at each session. Snacks will be provided. Registration is required.
Story Time with Mrs. Claus
Tuesday, December 16, 10:00 am
Listen to Mrs. Claus read 'Twas the Night Before Christmas then stay to make a craft and take a picture with Mrs. Claus. For ages 2-5. Registration is required.
Hands-On Chemistry Experiments with Princeton University
Monday, December 29, 11:00 am 
Join Angie Miller from Princeton University's Chemistry department for some exciting experiments conducted by YOU! Please dress for a mess! For ages 5-10. Registration is required.
Featured Virtual Programs
To see full program descriptions and additional virtual program offerings, please visit this month's MCLS Virtual Programs Newsletter.

 
Through the Eyes of the Artist:
Norman Rockwell
Thursday, December 4, 7:00 pm
Prestend by art historian, Felicia Z. Stadelman. Sponsored by Friends of the West Windsor Library.
 
"One More for My Baby" –
The Hollywood Songbook of Frank Sinatra
Monday, December 8, 7:00 pm
Presented by Brian Rose, professor emeritus at Fordham University.
 
Charles M. Schulz:
An American Cartoonist
Wednesday, December 17, 6:00 pm
Presented by Jessica Ruskin, Education Director at the Charles M. Schulz Museum and Research Center.
Featured Technology Instruction
All classes take place at the Lawrence Headquarters Branch. Registration is required. To learn more or to register for a computer class, click here. 
Questions? Email techclass@mcl.org.
Organizational Tools
Learn how to use various computer tools to make your personal organization a bit easier.
 
Getting Started with Gmail
Wednesday, December 3, 6:30 – 7:30 pm
 
Google Organizational Tools
Wednesday, December 10, 6:30 – 7:30 pm
 
Excel: Pivot Tables
Thursday, December 11, 10:00 – 11:00 am
 
Word: Mail Merge
Monday, December 29, 10:00 – 11:00 am
News
Winter Reading Program
Join us for this year's Winter Reading Program, which runs from December 15th 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! 
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.
 
 
 
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.
 
 
Featured Titles:
Winter Reads!
The Heart of Winter by Jonathan Evison
The Heart of Winter
The Winter of the Dollhouse by Laura Amy Schlitz
The Winter of the Dollhouse
The Heart of Winter by Alessandro Montagnana
The Heart of Winter
It's Winter! by Renée Kurilla
It's Winter!
Flopping in a Winter Wonderland by Jason June
Flopping in a Winter Wonderland
How to Winter: Harness Your Mindset to Thrive on Cold, Dark, or Difficult Days by Kari Leibowitz
How to Winter: Harness Your Mindset to Thrive on Cold, Dark, or Difficult Days
Library Speakers Consortium - Virtual Author Talks
Sue Hincenbergs
Scheming Wives and High-Stakes Hilarity 
Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2:00 pm
 
See More and Register Here!

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Hightstown Branch
114 Franklin Street
Hightstown, New Jersey 08520
609-448-1474

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