Non-Fiction Book ClubThursday, September 25, 7:00 pm Join us to discuss My Beloved World by Sonia Sotomayor. The first Hispanic and third woman appointed to the United States Supreme Court, Sonia Sotomayor has become an instant American icon. With a candor and intimacy never undertaken by a sitting Justice, she recounts her life from a Bronx housing project to the federal bench, a journey that offers an inspiring testament to her own extraordinary determination and the power of believing in oneself. You can attend even if you haven’t read the book! Registration is requested.
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Board Game ClubTuesdays, September 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30, 2:30 pmJoin our club for board and card game enthusiasts. Bring your own games or use one of ours. Drop-ins welcome. Bring a friend!
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Adult Craft: Washi Tape Coaster Thursday, September 25, 11:00 amJoin us to create coasters using a variety of washi tape. Sponsored by the Friends of the Ewing Branch Library. Registration is required.
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Featured Youth Services Programs
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Get Creative: Art Series Thursdays, September 11, 18 & 25, 4:15 – 5:00 pmA fun 3-week art adventure! Each week is an art theme: playing with clay, making cool collages, and painting masterpieces. Join us for hands-on fun, imagination, and creativity. This program is best suited for children in Kindergarten through 5th Grade.
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9/11 Storytime Thursday, September 11, 5:15 – 5:30 pmJoin us for a reading of Fireboat: The Heroic Adventures of the John J. Harvey by Maira Kalman. A fireboat, launched in 1931, is retired after many years of fighting fires along the Hudson River, but is saved from being scrapped and then called into service again on September 11, 2001.
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Hispanic Heritage Month Storytime & CraftMonday, September 15, 4:30 – 5:00 pmHispanic Heritage Month is celebrated annually from September 15 to October 15 in the United States, recognizing the contributions and influence of Hispanic culture on the nation. We will be celebrating Sonia Sotomayor, US Supreme Court Justice, with her story, a craft and delicious Spanish food. For children 6-10. Sponsored by the Friends of the Ewing Branch Library. Registration is required.
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Featured Virtual Programs
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The Time to Hear is Here
Thursday, September 4, 6:00 pm Join Ron Gottardi from the non-profit organization "The Time to Hear is Here" for an enlightening discussion on hearing health. What Did We Learn and When Did We Learn It? The History of Public Education in Lawrence Township Wednesday, September 17, 7:00 pm Dennis Waters, former Lawrence Township historian, offers a virtual tour of Lawrence Township schools, past and present, sharing how our public schools evolved over the the last 200 years. Breaking Barriers:
Getting Started with Hispanic Genealogy Wednesday, September 24, 7:00 pm Latina Professional Genealogist, Irisneri Alicea Flores, empowers individuals and families from Hispanic communities to begin their research journey with clarity, confidence, and connection. Manhattan's Little Syria
Tuesday, September 30, 6:30 pm Linda Jacobs, a New York-based scholar and author, talks about the history of the Syrian "mother colony" located in Manhattan and its connection to the many smaller Syrian colonies in New Jersey.  |
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Featured Technology Instruction
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Open Lab/Northstar
Friday, September 5, 10:00 – 11:30 am Tuesday, September 9, 2:00 – 3:30 pm Monday, September 15, 2:00 – 3:30 pm Typing Lab Wednesday, September 17, 2:00 – 3:30 pm Use the computer classroom desktop PCs to work on your own projects and practice your skills with typing. September Excel Series Learn about the power of Microsoft Excel, starting from the basics and working up to VLOOKUPS, SUMIFS, and creating the formulas for a yearly budget. Intro to Excel Wednesday, September 3, 6:30 – 7:30 pm Excel Essentials Wednesday, September 10, 6:30 – 7:30 pm Excel: Pivot Tables Saturday, September 13, 11:30 am – 12:30 pm Excel: Charts & Graphs Wednesday, September 17, 6:30 – 7:30 pm Excel: Formulas and Functions Thursday, September 18, 2:00 – 3:00 pm Excel: Budgets Monday, September 29, 10:00 – 11:00 am |
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Join us at the MCLS Book Festival!Calling all book lovers! Join MCLS for a fun-filled Book Festival at the Lawrence Headquarters Branch on Saturday, September 27, from 10:00 AM to 2:30 PM. Meet local authors, get the inside scoop on writing and publishing, and discover your next great read. We’ll have crafts and kid-friendly performances too — bring the whole family and celebrate stories with us! Learn more here. |
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Amateur Photography ContestThere's still time to enter the MCLS Annual Amateur Photography Contest. This year's theme is "Our Vibrant World". Visit your local branch through Monday, September 15th to submit your photograph. Please visit our website for more details!
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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 Hispanic Heritage Month |
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Library Speakers Consortium - Virtual Author Talks |
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Hannah Nicole Maehrer On Writing Darkly Charming Villainous Love September 3, 7:00 pm Jefferson Fisher Argue Less and Talk More September 10, 2:00 pm Gabe Henry Our Failed Attempts to Make English Eezier to Spell September 17, 2:00 pm |
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