Adult Craft-Bean Bag Chicken Monday, March 10, 7:00 - 8:00 pmCrafting can be relaxing, and when you craft together with someone, it can help build a friendship and a sense of community. Join us to create a bean bag chicken. Snacks and water will be provided. For ages 16 and up. Registration is required.
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Hooked on Yarn: Knitting and Crochet Club Thursdays, March 6, 13, 20 & 27, 10:00 - 11:00 amAre you passionate about crafting with yarn and creating cozy, handmade masterpieces? Look no further! Our Knitting and Crochet Club is the perfect place for beginners and experienced crafters alike to come together and share their love for yarn art. For ages 16 and up.
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Thursday, March 20, 3:00 - 3:30 pmJoin us to create a spring-themed craft. For ages 16 and up. Registration is required.
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Featured Youth Services Programs
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Search and Discover - Women’s History Month Throughout the month of March, 9:30 am - 4:30 pmLearn about Women’s History Month and some of the important individuals who made a difference for many people. Pictures with captions will be displayed around the library. It is your job to find them all. Once completed, you will win a prize!
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St. Patrick’s Day Storytime Friday, March 14, 10:00 - 10:30 amJoin us for a St. Patrick’s Day Storytime. We'll read St. Patrick’s Day books together, sing songs, and create a special St. Patrick’s Day craft. For ages 2 and up. Registration is required.
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Make-And-Take Stations Friday, March 21, 3:00 - 4:00 pmFor this year's Makers Day, the Hollowbrook Branch will have four different stations with activities that encourage imagination, critical thinking, and lifelong learning. For all ages. Registration is required.
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Featured Virtual Programs
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The Gilded Life of Isabella Stewart Gardner
Monday, March 3, 7:00 pm Presented by Jeanne Johnson, docent at the Princeton University Art Museum as well as Morven Museum and Gardens. Consumer Scam and Fraud Prevention Tuesday, March 11, 2:00 pm Presented by Dan Rubin, Supervising Attorney at Central Jersey Legal Services, Inc., a non-profit law firm dedicated to serving low-income and senior residents of Mercer, Middlesex, and Union Counties.  Women in Jazz Wednesday, March 19, 6:30 pm Presented by lecturer and master flutist Galen Abdur-Razzaq. Decluttering & Moving w/Walsh Senior Solutions Monday, March 24, 7:00 pm Presented by John Walsh, Move Manager and Owner, Walsh Senior Solutions -- Downsize, Move Forward. |
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Featured Technology Instruction
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Open Lab/Northstar Saturday, March 1, 10:00 - 11:30 AM 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. Introduction to Canva Saturday, March 1, 2:00 - 3:00 PM Become familiar with this free, cloud-based, graphic design program that can be used to create posters, flyers, business cards, images for sharing on social media and much more! Excel: Formulas & Functions Saturday, March 1, 3:30 - 4:30 PM This is a fast-paced, cumulative Excel class. Use skills learned in previous Excel classes while learning more about formulas and functions. |
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Digital Access to the News
Looking to stay on top of current events? MCLS patrons have digital access to hundreds of newspapers and magazines from around the world! Resources include: To see more news resources, visit: |
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MyMCLSNJ App Update
There's an updated MyMCLSNJ app available! Visit your device’s app store to upgrade the MyMCLSNJ app.
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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 New Jersey STEM Month |
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Library Speakers Consortium - Virtual Author Talks |
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Dan Heath: Power of Reset and How to Change What’s Not Working Wednesday, March 12, 2PM Clara Bingham: How Women’s Liberation Transformed America Thursday, March 20, 2PM Jennifer Weiner: Dreams we Chace Wednesday, March 26, 7PM |
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