Find Your Unclaimed PropertyTuesday, August 5, 2:30 pmWould you like to know if the New Jersey Unclaimed Property Office is holding financial assets for you? Unclaimed Property is any financial asset that has been unclaimed by its rightful owner for a specified time period. Unclaimed Property’s mission is to reunite owners with their unclaimed financial assets, such as: stocks/bonds, insurance checks, utility deposits, savings and checking accounts, wages, and payroll checks. Presented by an Unclaimed Property staff member from New Jersey Department of the Treasury. Please register.
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Free Coding ResourcesTuesday, August 5, 7:00 pmLearn about MCLS’s free coding resources. 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. Please register.
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Pint for Pint Blood DriveMonday, August 25, 1:00 – 5:30 pmJoin us for a summer of saving lives and keeping it cool with our Pint for Pint brewery collaboration! Breweries and pubs across the area are coming together to support the critical need for blood donations in the summertime. Drop by to donate and you will receive a voucher to redeem a free beverage from a participating brewery or pub. Donate this summer. Support your favorite brewery or pub and help save a life! Please call 609-448-1330 to register. |
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Featured Youth Services Programs
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Popsicle PartySaturday, August 2, 11:00 amSummer Reading is coming to an end so let’s celebrate! Children ages 2 and up are welcome for games, crafts, a scavenger hunt and popsicles!
Registration is required for each participant.
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Magic and Bubble ShowWednesday, August 6, 7:00 pmChildren ages 3 and up are invited to celebrate the end of the summer reading program with an entertaining show filled with magic followed by an outdoor demonstration of bubbles in all shapes and sizes. Those in attendance will receive a soft pretzel snack donated by Wawa. Registration is required for each participant.
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Jr. Brand BuildersThursday, August 14, 3:00 pmChildren ages 6-12 are invited to join us for a youth entrepreneurship workshop designed to introduce kids to the exciting world of startups, creativity, and pitching with fun activities and real-life examples. At the end, participants will team up to create a business idea and pitch it, like a kid-friendly Shark Tank! Registration is required for each participant.
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Featured Virtual Programs
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GLP-1 Medications: What You Need to Know
Wednesday, August 13, 6:30 pm Dr. Lisa Dobruskin, Medical Director of the Center for Bariatric Surgery and Metabolic Medicine at Penn Medicine Princeton, will discuss whether GLP-1 medications, such as Ozempic, Wegovy, Monjaro and Zepbound, might be right for you. Presented as part of the Penn Medicine Princeton Health Community Wellness Program. New Jersey Homeschooling Basics Tuesday, August 19, 7:00 pm Join us for an overview of homeschooling in New Jersey and get answers to your questions. A panel of experienced homeschooling parents will cover the basics of homeschooling in New Jersey. Introduction to Genealogy:
Discovering Your Family History Monday, August 25, 7:00 pm Laura Cubbage-Draper, Certified Genealogist®, LCD Genealogy Services, offers an overview of key genealogy records and resources, as well as tips and techniques for getting started on discovering your family stories. Sponsored by Friends of the Ewing Library. |
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Featured Technology Instruction
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Summer Lab ClassesMonday, August 11, 2:00 – 3:30 pm Friday, August 15, 2:00 – 3:30 pm Thursday, August 21, 2:30 – 4:00 pm Use the computer classroom desktop PCs to work on your own projects or practice your skills using the Northstar Digital Literacy platform while our technology trainers are available to assist you. You can also sit for an assessment to earn a Northstar Digital Literacy Certificate. Register at www.mcl.org/events/computer Windows 11 Computer Classes PC Basics Monday, August 4, 11:00 am Files & Folders Tuesday, August 5, 2:00 pm Windows Accessibility Tools Saturday, August 23, 3:00 pm
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Amateur Photography ContestGet your cameras ready! The Annual Amateur Photography Contest begins Monday, August 11th, and this year's theme is "Our Vibrant World". Visit your local branch between Monday, August 11th and Monday, September 15th to submit your photograph. Please visit our website for more details!
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MCLS Book FestivalCalling 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! More information and updates are available at https://mcl.org/mcls-book-festival-2025/.
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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 International Peace Month |
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Library Speakers Consortium - Virtual Author Talks |
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Jay Falk The Stories, Science, and History of Birds Tuesday, August 5, 2pm Casey McQuiston Returning to Romance Through Food and Flirty Fun in Fiction Wednesday, August 20, 7pm Dr. Tasha Eurich How to Thrive in a World of Constant Chaos Thursday, August 28, 2pm |
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