Tuesday, April 7, 6:30 pmJoin Lisa Elkin-Wallis, an auditor with the New Jersey Division of Taxation for 14 years, as she covers the role of an executor or administrator, types of beneficiary classes, potential tax obligations, filing requirements, how to obtain waivers, and other important information you should know. A Q&A session will follow. Registration is required.
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Saturday, April 11, 10:30 amPlanning for retirement doesn't have to be daunting. Learn tips for determining if you are on track, and learn practical strategies to help you achieve retirement peace of mind. It's never too late to take charge of your financial future. Presented by AARP of New Jersey. Registration is required.
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Thursday, April 30, 12:00 - 6:00 pmHelp us put a pause on blood shortages. Donate blood today and you can save up to three lives! Registration is required.
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Featured Youth Services Programs
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Thursday, April 9, 10:30 amChildren ages 2 and up, accompanied by an adult, are invited to join us for a special storytime and a craft with Tulpehaking Nature Center. Registration is required.
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Friday, April 17, 10:30 amChildren of all ages, accompanied by an adult, are invited to come sing and dance with Miss Kim. Registration is required.
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Saturday, April 18, 10:00 – 11:00 amChildren, ages 5 and up, accompanied by an adult, are invited to come and practice reading to our therapy cat, Ellie. Each reader will have a 15 minute session. Please arrive a few minutes before your session to choose a book to read. Registration is required. Please call the library at (609) 259-2150 to register for a 15 minute session. Registration is required.
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Featured Virtual Programs
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The Declaration of Independence: America's Birth Certificate from Conception to Celebration
Monday, April 6, 7:00 pm Presented by Joel Farkas, docent at Washington's Headquarters, Morristown, NJ. Sponsored by the Friends of the Hickory Corner Library  Renoir: His Friends and Models Monday, April 13, 7:00 pm Presented by Jeanne Johnson, docent at the Princeton University Art Museum and Morven Museum & Gardens. The Gambler, the Writer, and Zelda: The History Behind The Girl in the Green Dress Monday, April 20, 6:30 pm Presented by author Mariah Fredericks. Introduction to the Art of Arabic Calligraphy Tuesday, April 28, 6:30 pm Presented by calligrapher Elinor A. Holland. |
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Featured Technology Instruction
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Spring Spreadsheet Series Intro to Excel Wednesday, April 1, 6:30 – 7:30 pm Excel Essentials Wednesday, April 8, 6:30 – 7:30 pm Google Sheets Monday, April 13, 10:00 – 11:00 am Excel: Charts and Graphs Wednesday, April 15, 6:30 – 7:30 pm Excel: Pivot Tables Wednesday, April 22, 6:30 – 7:30 pm Excel: Formulas and Functions Wednesday, April 29, 6:30 – 7:30 pm Learn how to use two popular spreadsheet programs to organize data, set up tables and charts, and apply formulas. Open Labs Friday, April 17, 10:00 – 11:30 am Monday, April 27, 11:00 – 12:30 pm Bring your questions about your personal technology devices or work on a project with the trainers there to help. |
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Calling All Poets!Attention Mercer County Poets! We’re looking for poets to submit and share their own work or a favorite published poem for our "A Poetry Happening: Mercer Poets Read" event, which takes place virtually on Wednesday, April 29 at 7:00 pm. Please submit your poem of choice, citing the author, to hopeprogs@mcl.org by April 22nd. Visit https://mcl.org/call-for-poems/ for more information.
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Upcoming Holiday Hours
Friday, April 3 - Good Friday & Sunday, April 5 - Easter All branches are closed. |
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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 Poetry Month |
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Library Speakers Consortium - Virtual Author Talks |
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Smithsonian Curator Emerita Valerie Neal On a Mission: The History of US Women Astronauts Thursday, April 2, 2PM Brad Taylor On Writing Action-Packed and Suspenseful Spycraft Tuesday, April 14, 7PM Alex Hutchinson How Exploration, Uncertainty, and Risk Help Us Find Meaning Thursday, April 16, 2PM Miranda Cowley Heller Lush Lyricism and Intimate Confessions Wednesday, April 22, 2PM Thalia Ho Bittersweet: Exploring the Five Tastes of Dessert Thursday, April 23, 7PM |
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