Adult Craft - Mason Jar Scarecrow Monday, September 15, 7:00 – 8:00 pmCrafting can be relaxing, and when you craft together with someone, it can help build a friendship and a sense of community. Join us to create a mason jar scarecrow. Snacks and water will be provided. For ages 18 and up. Registration is required.
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Midday MasterpiecesTuesday, September 16, 2:30 – 3:30 pmJoin us and have the chance to create the craft you might have missed out on the previous night. The craft for this program is a mason jar scarecrow. For ages 18 and up.
Registration is required.
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Hooked on Yarn Thursdays, September 4, 11, 18 & 25, 10:00 – 11:00 amAre you passionate about crafting with yarn and creating cozy, handmade masterpieces? Look no further! Our Hooked on Yarn program is the perfect place for beginners and experienced crafters alike to come together and share their love for yarn art. For ages 16 and up.
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Featured Youth Services Programs
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Baby Storytime Wednesdays, September 3, 17 & 24, 10:00 – 10:30 amChildren, ages birth to 2 1/2 years old, are welcome for stories, songs, and play. Registration is required.
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Play-Doh Challenge Fridays, September 5, 12 & 19, 1:30 – 2:00 pmAre you up for a challenge? The Play-Doh Challenge program will test your creativity and thinking skills while the clock ticks down. The challenges involve molding Play-Doh into whatever the challenge card instructs you to do. For ages 5-9. Registration is required.
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Fall Craft Creation Monday, September 22, 10:30 – 11:00 amFamilies are invited to celebrate the first day of Autumn and create a fun fall-themed craft. For ages 3 and up. 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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