Adult Chess ClubMondays, May 5 & 19, 6:30 pmDrop in for a friendly game of chess! All levels of experience welcome. Ages 16 and over. Please note there will be no instructor present.
Registration is required.
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Guided Meditation and Sound Bowl HealingThursday, May 22, 6:30 pmMay is National Meditation Month! Realign your mind, body, and spirit as you go on a mindful journey with a tranquil sound healing session. The crystal sound bowl will ease your stress while the guided meditation relaxes your body, putting you in a restful state of mind. Please bring a blanket, pillow, or mat to be comfortable during this session. Presented by Nicole Dietz, guided meditation and sound healing coach, and certified yoga instructor. Registration is required.
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Featured Youth Services Programs
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Sing Along with Miss AmandaFriday, May 16, 10:30 amChildren, of all ages, are invited to come sing and dance with Miss Amanda. Registration is required.
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Read to ChloeSaturday, May 17, 10:00 - 11:00 amChildren, ages 5 and up, accompanied by an adult, are invited to come and practice reading to our therapy dog. Each reader will have a 15 minute session at 10am, 10:15am, 10:30am, or 10:45am.
Registration is required.
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Sing Along with Miss SarahFriday, May 30, 10:30 amChildren, of all ages, are invited to come sing and dance with Miss Sarah.
Registration is required.
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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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