Virtual Dementia TourThursday, May 7, 6:30 pmThe Virtual Dementia Tour is the original patented, evidence-based scientific method of building a greater understanding of dementia by building awareness and empathy in individuals caring for people living with dementia. Penn Medicine Princeton Health Community Wellness, Certified Trained facilitators guide participants outfitted with patented devices that alter their senses while they try to complete common everyday tasks and exercises. The Tour enables caregivers to experience for themselves the physical and mental challenges those with dementia face, and use the experience to provide better person-centered care. Registration required. Call 609-882-3148.
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Non-Fiction Book Group: Children of RadiumThursday, May 14, 7:00 pmJoin us in reading Children of Radium: A Buried Inheritance. In the tradition of When Time Stopped and The Hare with Amber Eyes, this extraordinary family memoir investigates the dark legacy of the author's great-grandfather, a talented German-Jewish chemist specializing in radioactive household products who wound up developing chemical weapons and gas mask filters for the Nazis. Registration preferred. Call 609-882-3148.
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Learn & Play Game Night: ArtistryMonday, May 18, 6:00 pmLearn and play a new game each month. No experience or history with board games required. This month's game: Artistry. It is the height of the Art Nouveau movement that is taking the world by storm, and you, an intrepid young artist of much ambition and... well... no fame, are determined to make your workshop the talk of all the latest artistic journals. If only you could decide WHAT to make. Sponsored by the Friends of the Ewing Library. Registration required. Call 609-882-3148.
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Featured Youth Services Programs
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Monday, May 4, 11:30 am - 12:00 pm & 3:00 - 4:00 pmCelebrate your mom, grandma, aunt, sister, or someone special by making a flowerpot with your picture and flower. For toddlers ages 2-5. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library. Call 609-882-3130.
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Tuesday, May 5, 4:00 - 5:00 pmJoin us for the celebration of Cinco de Mayo. Stories, crafts, and light refreshments of corn chips and salsa. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library. Registration is required. Call 609-882-3130.
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Mother's Day Craft for School Age Wednesday, May 6, 5:15 - 6:00 pm For children ages 4-9. Celebrate your mom, grandma, aunt, sister, or someone special with a pop-up card. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library. |
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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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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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