Caregiver Support Group (Bilingual)Tuesday, December 9, 12:00 – 1:30 pmThis is a safe space to share and to learn about ways caregivers can cope with their stress and concerns. Kat Verdi, MAT, CADDCT, facilitates and shares (in English and Spanish) many resources available; her mission is to educate, empower, and encourage. Sandwiches will be served. Registration is required.
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Grupo de Apoyo para Cuidadores (Bilingüe)Martes, 9 de diciembre, de 12:00 a 1:30 pmEste es un espacio seguro para compartir experiencias y conocer estrategias que permitan a los cuidadores manejar el estrés y las preocupaciones asociadas con su labor. La Sra. Kat Verdi, MAT, CADDCT, dirige la sesión y ofrece (en inglés y en español) diversos recursos disponibles. Su misión es educar, empoderar y brindar aliento a los cuidadores. Se ofrecerán refrigerios. Es necesario inscribirse previamente con la bibloteca.
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Free Coding Resources
Tuesday, December 16, 7:00 – 8:00 pm
Learn about MCLS’s free coding resources with your library card. Features: Fiero Code, LinkedIn Learning, and Amazon Web Services Training Center. Choose your own tutorials and work at your own pace. Assistance is available for beginners. Please bring your own tablet or laptop, and headphones or earbuds. Registration is requested.
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Free Eye ScreeningThursday, December 18, 9:30 am – 12:30 pmRegister for a free vision screening performed by a certified eye screener and an eye doctor. Presented by the NJ Department of Human Services’ Commission for the Blind and Visually Impaired (CBVI). Registration is required; call 609-448-0957 or visit the Reference Desk.
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Featured Youth Services Programs
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Hickory Holiday PartyThursday, December 4, 10:30 amChildren ages 5 and under are invited to join us for a festive celebration to kick off the season. Children’s musician Kim Yarson will perform an array of holidays songs and Mrs. Claus will be on hand to receive holiday wishes and take photos. Children will also decorate cookies and do a holiday scavenger hunt. Registration required for each participant.
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Dreidel TimeTuesday, December 16, 4:30 pmIt’s Hanukkah! Children ages 4 and up are welcome to come learn how to play the dreidel game with chocolate coins. Children will also make an edible dreidel with a marshmallow, pretzel stick and Hersey’s kiss.
Registration required for each participant.
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Hoopy HolidaysTuesday, December 30, 2:00, 2:30, 3:00 or 3:30 pmChildren ages 5 and up are invited to join Angela from Color Me Hoopy for an interactive hula hoop experience. We will have 4 small group sessions where Angela will demonstrate awesome hula hoop tricks then give the participants time to play with the hoops and scarves. Please select one time slot when registering. Registration required for each participant.
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Featured Virtual Programs
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Through the Eyes of the Artist: Norman Rockwell
Thursday, December 4, 7:00 pm Prestend by art historian, Felicia Z. Stadelman. Sponsored by Friends of the West Windsor Library. "One More for My Baby" – The Hollywood Songbook of Frank Sinatra
Monday, December 8, 7:00 pm Presented by Brian Rose, professor emeritus at Fordham University. Charles M. Schulz:
An American Cartoonist Wednesday, December 17, 6:00 pm Presented by Jessica Ruskin, Education Director at the Charles M. Schulz Museum and Research Center. |
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Featured Technology Instruction
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Organizational Tools Learn how to use various computer tools to make your personal organization a bit easier. Getting Started with Gmail Wednesday, December 3, 6:30 – 7:30 pm Google Organizational Tools Wednesday, December 10, 6:30 – 7:30 pm Excel: Pivot Tables Thursday, December 11, 10:00 – 11:00 am Word: Mail Merge Monday, December 29, 10:00 – 11:00 am |
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Winter Reading ProgramJoin us for this year's Winter Reading Program, which runs from December 15th through January 24th! Participants can take part in the reading program by playing our Winter Reading Bingo game! Complete activities to get five in a row (up, down, across, or diagonal). Then bring your Bingo sheet back to your local branch, where kids and teens will automatically receive a prize, and adults will be entered into a raffle for a prize!
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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: Winter Reads! |
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Library Speakers Consortium - Virtual Author Talks |
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Sue HincenbergsScheming Wives and High-Stakes Hilarity Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2:00 pm |
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