Wednesdays, February 4 & 18, 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. We'll be meeting every other week for 6-sessions in total. 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. Registration is strongly suggested.
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Tuesday, February 10, 2:00 pmA representative from the Greater Mercer County United Way will be available to help with immigration paperwork and heating/energy assistance programs (services available in Spanish). No registration necessary.
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Saturday, February 14, 1:00 pm (Adults & Children) Saturday, February 14, 2:00 pm (Infant) February is American Heart Month! Learn life-saving techniques in this free CPR class from Penn Medicine Princeton Health! This class will teach you how to perform CPR and help a choking person. Mannequins will be provided for hands-on practice. This class is designed for people who want to learn CPR but do not need a course completion card. An infant is defined as age 1 year and younger for this class. Registration is required. |
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Featured Youth Services Programs
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Wednesday, February 4, 10:00 amJoin local musician Miss Kim for 30 minutes of classic and original children's songs. For ages birth - 7 years. Sponsored by Hightstown Library Association. Registration strongly suggested.
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Thursdays, February 5, 12, 19 & 26, 10:00 amUnleash your inner artist and explore different painting techniques and materials while enjoying a juice box! Dress for a mess! For ages 2-5. Sponsored by Hightstown Library Association. Registration is required.
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Friday, February 13, 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 ages birth - 5 years, with a caregiver. No registration necessary.
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Featured Virtual Programs
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Abolition and the Underground Railroad in South Jersey
Tuesday, February 3, 6:00 pm Presented by Ellen D. Alford, historian and author of Abolition and the Underground Railroad in South Jersey: Not Without a Fight. Cézanne: True to the Essence of His Subjects
Monday, February 9, 7:00 pm Presented by Jeanne Johnson, docent at the Princeton University Art Museum as well as Morven Museum and Gardens. New Jersey in the Revolutionary War Tuesday, February 17, 7:00 pm Presented by Thomas Burnet of the Historical Society of West Windsor. Co-sponsored by the Historical Society of West Windsor. Powers of Attorney, Guardianship, and Essential Legal Planning Wednesday, February 18, 6:00 pm Presented by attorney Ryann Siclari, Esq., an experienced practitioner in disability law, elder law, and long-term planning. Offered as part of the Colorful Dreams Care Program Series. Navigating College Admissions for Students with Learning Differences Tuesday, February 24, 6:30 pm Presented by Gabrielle Cayton, founder of Ready to Launch, Educational Consulting. |
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Featured Technology Instruction
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February Word Series Thursday, February 5, 10:00 am Intro to Word Thursday, February 12, 10:00 am Word Essentials Thursday, February 19, 10:00 am Word: Pictures, Tables, and Text Boxes Thursday, February 26, 10:00 am Word: Mail Merge Drop in for a single class or attend the whole series, make this February the month you learn more about using Microsoft Word! February Excel SeriesFriday, February 6, 10:00 am Intro to Excel Friday, February 13, 10:00 am Excel: Charts and Graphs Friday, February 20, 10:00 am Excel: Pivot Tables Friday, February 27, 10:00 am Excel: Formulas and Functions Friday, February 27, 11:15 am Excel: Budgets Hoping to fall in love with using Microsoft Excel? Join this class series on using the popular spreadsheet program to organize data, complete calculations, and construct a budget! |
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Tax Help at the LibrarySeveral MCLS branches are hosting free tax preparation from AARP Tax-Aide. Use the AARP Tax-Aide Locator to schedule an appointment. Search by your city or zip code to find available times at a location near you. If no appointments appear available, check back—cancellations open new slots regularly.
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TrashedArt ContestThe TrashedArt Contest is back! Remake, reuse and renew the items you would recycle or throw in the trash into something unique and beautiful and rethink the usefulness of garbage. The contest celebrates Earth Day by encouraging patrons to turn ordinary trash into extraordinary art. Submit your artwork to the Lawrence Headquarters Branch between February 24th - March 3rd.
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Branch News
The Hightstown Branch welcomes you to check out and use our new quiet study rooms! They can be reserved in-person or over the phone by calling 609-448-1474. Walk-ins are also accepted as scheduling permits. See you soon!
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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 Black History Month |
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Library Speakers Consortium - Virtual Author Talks |
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Vanessa Riley Swashbuckling Heroines and High Seas Adventures Thursday, February 5, 7PM Dr. Lindsey Stewart Mojos, Mermaids, Medicine, and 400 Years of Black Women’s Magic Thursday, February 12, 2PM Smithsonian Curator Emeritus Tom Crouch Smithson’s Gamble: The Incredible History Behind the World’s Largest Museum Tuesday, February 24, 2PM |
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