Crafty Adults: Marbled Painted Tote BagWednesdays, July 2, 2:00 pm or July 30, 6:30 pmDecorate a cotton tote bag using shaving cream and acrylic paints for a vibrant marbled effect. Both sessions are the same; please register for only one. Sponsored by the Hightstown Library Association. Registration is required. |
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Guided MeditationThursdays, July 3, 10, 17, 24 & 31, 12:00 pmRelax, refocus, and rejuvenate. Take a moment to regain the peace lost during our busy days. Facilitated by staff member, Leena, who is a longtime practitioner of Rajyoga meditation. Register to receive a friendly reminder and be notified of any changes to the program.
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Mercer County Board of Social ServicesWednesday, July 9, 2:00 pmRepresentatives from the Mercer County Board of Social Services will be at the branch to provide information about accessing the many, varied services and support they provide to the families and residents of Mercer County. No registration necessary.
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Featured Youth Services Programs
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Lilo & Stitch as Told by Mr. Malcolm Tuesday, July 1, 10:30 amCome enjoy “Lilo & Stitch” and other classic Disney tales as told by professional actor, Mr. Malcolm. Children will enjoy a silly and fun interactive story-telling program with the chance to become part of the story. For ages 3-9. Sponsored by Hightstown Library Association.
Registration is required.
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Color Your World with Books Magic ShowTuesday, July 8, 10:30 amBe amazed with magic, comedy, puppets, juggling and storytelling from NJ magician, Brian Richards. For ages 5-14. Sponsored by Hightstown Library Association. Registration is required.
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Art Exploration ScandinaviaTuesday, June 29, 10:30 amLearn about Scandinavian artists and folk-art styles while trying out print making, papercrafts, and other Scandinavian art forms with the American Swedish Historical Museum. For ages 6-12. Sponsored by Hightstown Library Association. Registration is required.
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Featured Virtual Programs
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Every Color Has a Story: History on the Palette
Wednesday, July 16, 7:00 pm Laura Keyes will share with you the powerful – and colorful! – history of color. Sponsored by Friends of the Hopewell Library. Henri Matisse: Master of Color, Magician of Modernism Monday, July 21, 6:30 pm This talk will examine his extraordinary life and many of his important works. Presented by Janet Mandel, Arts Educator. The Paint Diva Method
Wednesday, July 30, 7:00 pm Cindy Gelormini, the Paint Diva, will speak about the 5 mistakes people make when painting their homes, and how to fix them using the method outlined in her recently published book, The Paint Diva Method. Sponsored by Friends of the Hopewell Library.  |
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Featured Technology Instruction
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Saturday, July 5, 1:30 - 2:30 pm Use a variety of review and formatting tools to edit an existing document. Saturday, July 19, 11:30 am - 12:30 pm Type, format, and edit a simple document using this free word processing program. Strong mouse skills are essential! Saturday, July 19, 3:00 - 4:00 pm Learn how to create and manage your own Gmail account. Plus, get an overview of other Google apps. Strong mouse skills are essential! |
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Summer Reading and School Assignments Collection
Need to complete school summer reading assignments! Visit our Hopewell, Hightstown, and Robbinsville Branches to find all of the books you'll need in their special Summer Reading and School Assignments collection! This special collection contains multiple copies of books found on our local school reading lists. Each book can be checkout out for two weeks, but may not be renewed or placed on hold - making them available to more students throughout the summer.
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1,000 Books Before KindergartenReading Books & Sharing Stories with your child is one of the BEST ways to help them enter school with the language skills they need to be ready to learn and grow. Stop into your local branch to pick up a reading log. The library will celebrate your milestones along the way, as you and your family track 100 books at a time. A special prize will be awarded when you reach 1000 books!
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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 Parks & Recreation Month |
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Library Speakers Consortium - Virtual Author Talks |
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Raúl the Third Drawing Your World Tuesday, July 8, 2:00 pm (English) Tuesday, July 8, 4:00 pm (Español) Marie Lu Discerning the Truth Thursday, July 17, 4:00 pm Rex Ogle Illuminating Hope & Grace in the Face of Hardship Wednesday, July 23, 4:00 pm Pria Anand On the Strangeness and Wonder of Our Brains Thursday, July 31, 2:00 pm |
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