Craft & ChatTuesday, May 6, 2:00 pmBring a craft that you are working on independently and chat with other crafters while you work. No craft supplies will be provided during this program. Registration is required.
|
|
Cook the BookThursday, May 15, 6:30 pmBorrow the selected cookbook, choose what to make in the comfort of your own kitchen, then meet to discuss what you liked or disliked about the book, culinary style, and the recipes you made. Our cookbook for May will be How to Grill Vegetables: The New Bible for Barbecuing Vegetables Over Live Fire. Pick up the book beginning April 17. Registration is required.
|
|
PinochleTuesday, May 27, 2:00 pmDo you love card games? Play a hand of Pinochle at the library! All skill levels are welcome. Registration is required.
|
|
|
Featured Youth Services Programs
|
|
For ages 12 – 17. Registration is required. |
|
For ages 6 – 11. Registration is required. |
|
mTiny Robot Play Tuesday, May 13, 4:30 pm Free play with our mTiny robots. These cute little robots are fun and easy to play with! Ages 4 – 8, with a caregiver. Space is very limited and registration is required. Please complete one registration per child.
|
|
|
Featured Virtual Programs
|
|
The Art of Forest BathingThursday, May 1, 6:30 pmMonica Shah will explore the history and background of shinrin-yoku, the meditative practice of forest bathing.  Explosion of Nature in Art
Tuesday, May 6, 7:00 pm
Jeanne Johnson, docent at the Princeton University Art Museum as well as Morven Museum and Gardens, explores the beautiful depictions of spring in famous artworks. Carl Reiner & Mel Brooks: The Grandmasters of American Comedy
Thursday, May 15, 7:00 pm
Brian Rose, a professor emeritus at Fordham University, will examine the extraordinary achievements of Carl Reiner and Mel Books in the entertainment industry. Mindfulness to Reduce Stress
Wednesday, May 21, 6:30 pm
Join Kathleen Masterson, a licensed professional counselor with Princeton House Behavioral Health, to explore the concept of mindfulness, including an opportunity to practice some mindfulness techniques. Lawrence: Love It or Leave It, The Millham Secession and Other Dissatisfactions
Wednesday, May 28, 7:00 pm
Dennis Waters, former Lawrence Township historian, details how the neighborhood of Millham, located at the southern end of Lawrence Township, seceded to form Millham Township in 1882. |
|
|
Featured Technology Instruction
|
|
Level: Intermediate Learn how to build a simple personal monthly budget to track expenses and set financial goals. Saturday, May 17, 10:00 am Level: Beginner Learn how to use the Accessibility settings in Windows 11 to make your computer easier to use by increasing text size, improving cursor visibility, changing default languages, and more! Saturday, May 17, 3:00 pm Level: Intermediate Learn tips for formatting a resume and saving it to the cloud to work on from anywhere. |
|
|
Coming to MCLS starting May 5th! Explore a world of podcasts, music, short stories & more on an easy-to-use speaker for kids. Embark on an epic adventure with WhaZoodle! - where learning and fun are one in the same. No Wi-Fi, no downloads, and screen free. |
|
|
LOTE4KidsNEW at MCLS - LOTE4Kids is a database of digital books in World Languages, created for children to enjoy books and learn language through storytelling. The platform provides over 6,000+ digital books in 80+ languages together with English translations. New books and languages are released each month. |
|
|
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 for Mystery Month |
|
Library Speakers Consortium - Virtual Author Talks |
|
Dr. Rosmarin How to Use Anxiety to Thrive Wednesday, May 7, 2:00 pm Liann Zhang On Writing a Brilliant, Dark, and Diabolical Thriller Wednesday, May 14, 7:00 pm Rachelle Bergstein How Judy Blume Rewrote Childhood for All of Us Wednesday, May 21, 2:00 pm |
|
|
Do you want to know what to read, watch, or listen to next? Subscribe to our newsletters and get regular suggestions delivered to your inbox. Each newsletter features new books, music, movies, or audiobooks. Click the button below to add more newsletters to your subscription.
|
|
|