Cardmaking with AliciaThursday, December 1, 10:30 – 11:30 amJoin Alicia Vincelette as we craft a holiday card that incorporates the use of cardstock pillars to support our focal image. Sponsored by the friends of the West Windsor Library. Registration is required.
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Wednesday Film FestivalWednesdays, 2:00 pmDecember 7: Elf December 14: Gremlins December 21: The Santa Clause December 28: Die Hard Yes Virginia, the theme is Christmas movies, but these showcase the wacky, irreverent, and funny side of Christmas. Sponsored by the friends of the West Windsor Library. No registration is required. |
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Knitting, Crochet, Et Cetera!Fridays at 2:00 pmNeed a break from the December madness? Grab your project and join us for a calm & quiet(ish) Friday afternoon needlework session!
All hook and needle crafters are welcome! No registration is required.
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Featured Youth Services Programs
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Tween & Teen Sweet Cuisine Holiday EditionTuesday, December 13, 6:30 pm Calling all Tweens and Teens, you are invited to the West Windsor Library to create some fun holiday treats! In this program, you will be creating Santa Hats, and Candy Cane Reindeer Pops! For ages 10 and up. Sponsored by the Friends of the West Windsor Library. Registration is required prior to the event.
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Can YOU Catch the Gingerbread Man? Saturday, December 17, 11:00 am & 3:00 pmThe gingerbread man is loose at West Windsor Library! Can you help us catch him? In this program, we will read The Gingerbread Man book, complete a scavenger hunt to find him (and win a prize), and at the end of the program, participants will be able to decorate their very own Gingerbread Man cookie! For ages 4 and up. Registration is required prior to the event.
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Meet Mrs. ClausThursday, December 22, 6:00 pmYou are invited to the West Windsor Library for a special story time. Mrs. Claus will read you the classic holiday story T’was the Night Before Christmas by Clement Clarke Moore. Then Mrs. Claus and you will make reindeer food, and show you around the Winter Wonderland display. Afterwards, you are invited to have your picture taken with Mrs. Claus! For all ages. Registration is required prior to the event. |
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Featured Virtual Programs
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Stress Management Strategies for Physical and Emotional Wellness Monday, December 5, 6:00 pmPresented by Dr. Kristina McGuire, clinical psychologist from Capital Health’s Behavior Health Specialists. |
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George Washington's Winter Encampments and the Winning of American Independence
Thursday, December 8, 7:00 pm Presented by Dr. Steven Elliott, lecturer in the Department of History at Rutgers University–Newark and author of Surviving the Winters: Housing Washington's Army during the American Revolution. |
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Explore Hygge and the Art of Coziness:
Food, Holistics Strategies, and Seasonal Tips
Tuesday, December 13, 7:00 pm Presented by Vanessa Young, founder of Thirsty Radish. |
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Holiday Music of the 1940s Wednesday, December 14, 7:00 pm
Presented by John Clark of Great American Music Experience. |
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Norman Rockwell: An American Phenomenon Monday, December 19, 7:00 pm Presented by Janet Mandel, retired English, Art History, and World Languages and Cultures teacher. |
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Featured Technology Instruction
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Stay Calm this Holiday Season with Headspace (In-Person and Virtual) Saturday, December 3, 2:00 – 3:00 pm Have an MCLS library card? Join us at the Lawrence Headquarters Branch or online for a one-hour overview of Headspace, a meditation and mindfulness platform you can access for free with your library card! Research shows that using Headspace can help reduce stress and anxiety, and increase focus and compassion. Learn how to access Headspace and take advantage of its library of guided meditation exercises, sleep sounds, focus music, and more! Registration is required. Word Mail Merge: Holiday Edition (In-Person and Virtual) Saturday, December 10, 10:00 – 11:30 am Join us at the Lawrence Headquarters Branch or online for Word Mail Merge with a focus on easing your holiday to-do list! Learn to use this versatile tool to easily create mailing address labels for all your holiday card recipients, professional looking gift labels for friends and family, and festive place cards for your holiday dinner guests! Registration is required. Excel Essentials (In-Person and Virtual) Friday, December 9, 2:00 – 3:30 pm Tuesday, December 13, 6:00 – 7:30 pm Join us at the Lawrence Headquarters Branch or online for one of our Excel Essentials classes. This class qualifies you to take the proctored Northstar Digital Literacy assessment for Excel and, with a passing score of 85% or above, earn your Northstar Digital Literacy Certificate in Excel! Assessment opportunities are available throughout the month. Beginners should take our Intro to Excel class first. Registration is required. |
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NEW - Automatic Renewals!Checked out items will now automatically renew one day before their due date (up to four times). Patrons will receive courtesy notifications about renewals and items that couldn't be renewed. Please make sure your email and account information is up-to-date so that you receive the courtesy notifications.
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Winter Reading ProgramIt’s the most wonderful time of the year…Winter Reading time! As the temperatures dip colder, we hope that kids will do more reading while they are stuck inside keeping warm. This year we have lots of great prizes to raffle off to readers ages 1-18. Also, back by popular demand is the Teen Scratch off contest for kids ages 12-18. For every book you read, you will receive a scratch-off ticket that could win you some awesome prizes. Be sure to stop in the youth department to pick up your reading log so that you can be entered into the fun! The program runs from December 18th through January 22nd, and we are hosting lots of engaging and educational Winter Reading Programs, so be sure to check our full calendar of events at mcl.org. And while the kids are signing up for their Winter Reading Program, be sure to swing by the Reference Desk to get signed up for the Adult Winter Reading Program!
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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: Handmade Holiday Gifts |
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