Understanding OsteoporosisFriday, May 9, 1:00 - 2:00 pmLearn what a diagnosis of osteoporosis or osteopenia means, and effective strategies to reduce your risk of fractures and optimize bone health. Presented by Anupama Anand, PT, DPT, Rehab Manager and Rehabilitation physical therapist, Penn Medicine Princeton Health, specializing in treating those with osteoporosis. Registration is requested.
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Getting Started with CreativebugTuesday, May 27, 3:30 - 4:30 pmLearn how to access Creativebug. Please bring your Mercer County library card and a personal device (smartphone, tablet, or laptop). Led by librarian Shilpa Shanbhag. Registration is requested.
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MCLS Resources: Genealogy
Thursday, May 29, 7:00 – 8:00 pm
An introduction to MCLS genealogy resources Ancestry.com Library Edition and Heritage Quest. Learn what each database has to offer and how to begin your search. Led by librarian Lauren Costantini.
Registration is requested.
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Featured Youth Services Programs
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Mother’s Day Cards and CookiesSaturday, May 3, 11:45 amAll ages are invited to make Mother’s Day Cards for the special women in their lives and enjoy some cookies. Registration required for each participant. |
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Book Reading and CraftThursday, May 8, 4:30 pmTo celebrate Children’s Book Week author Andrea Harrison will read her books The Selfish Shellfish and The Sick Sea. A craft will follow. Suggested for ages 4 and up. Registration required for each participant. |
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Asian American Author Book TastingTuesday, May 20, 4:30 pmIn honor of AANHPI month, come discover books written by Asian American authors. There will be a variety of titles for ages 2-10 as well as a selection of adult titles for parents to browse. Light snacks will be served.
Registration required for each participant.
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Featured Virtual Programs
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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. |
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Featured Technology Instruction
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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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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 |
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