Wednesday Film Festival: Top Gun Maverick Wednesdays, 2:00 pmWe’ve made July Tom Cruise month! Join us for an outstanding selection of his movies:
7/2: Top Gun: Maverick (2022) Rated PG-13, 130 minutes.
7/9: Days of Thunder (1990) Rated PG-13, 107 minutes.
7/16: Valkyrie (2008) Rated PG-13, 120 minutes.
7/23: Risky Business (1983) Rated R, 99 minutes.
7/30: Jerry Maguire (1996) Rated R, 138 minutes.
|
|
Tabletop RPG One-Shots Thursday, July 3, 5:45 – 8:15 pmDo you like Tabletop Roleplaying Games (TTRPG)? Want to play D&D, but don’t have the time to dedicate to a years long campaign? Or maybe you just want to try it out, but can’t find a group to play with. Each month will feature a completely brand-new adventure to try out. Feel free to create a character before arriving or use one of our pre-generated characters. This month, Dungeons & Dragons 5th edition, 3rd level characters.
|
|
Rule of Three Reading Group: Immigrant Lives Thursday, July 3, 5:45 – 8:15 pmEssay: “Names/Nombres” by Julia Alvarez
Story: “This Blessed House” by Jhumpa Lahiri
Poem: “He, Too” by Solmaz Sharif
Registration is recommended. To download a pdf of the readings, go to https://mcl.org/events/discussion-groups/ and scroll to the page bottom for Rule of Three, or visit the West Windsor reference desk to pick up printed copies.
|
|
|
Featured Youth Services Programs
|
|
Animal Show: Eyes of the WildThursday, July 3, 6:00 pmMeet some unique, adorable, colorful animals! Eyes Of The Wild is an exotic animal rescue that provides forever homes to over 175 animals and 60 different species from throughout the animal kingdom… and a selection of their animal ambassadors will be visiting the library! As we “Color Our World” during summer reading, learn how these animals live a “Life in Color!” This event will be outside, weather permitting. Bring your own blankets/chairs, if desired. For all ages, youngest with a caregiver. Sponsored by Friends of the West Windsor Library. Registration is requested.
|
|
Magic Show: Dennis the MagicianSaturday, July 12, 10:30 am & 2:00 pmMagic at the library! Prepared to be amazed as Dennis the Magician wows us with his magic show. A little magic will certainly help “Color Our World” during this year’s summer reading! Space is limited; please plan to attend only one of the two showings (10:30am or 2pm). For all ages, youngest with a caregiver. Sponsored by Friends of the West Windsor Library.
Registration is required.
|
|
Bubble-ology: Bubble Science ShowMonday, July 21, 10:00 & 11:00 amJoin family entertainer Conrad Cologne for a colorful Bubble-ology Bubble show! Learn about the science of these soapy suds and how they do all the amazing things they do. See BIG bubbles, little bubbles, bubbles inside bubbles, bubbles filled with fog and so much MORE! With science, audience participation, and family-friendly comedy this EXCITING 45-minute science show is good, clean fun for the whole family. Space is limited; please plan to attend only one of the two showings (10am or 11am). For all ages, youngest with a caregiver. Sponsored by Friends of the West Windsor Library. Registration is not required.
|
|
|
Featured Virtual Programs
|
|
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.  |
|
|
Featured Technology Instruction
|
|
Saturday, July 5, 1:30 pm Use a variety of review and formatting tools to edit an existing document. Saturday, July 19, 11:30 am Type, format, and edit a simple document using this free word processing program. Strong mouse skills are essential! Saturday, July 19, 3:00 pm Learn how to create and manage your own Gmail account. Plus, get an overview of other Google apps. Strong mouse skills are essential! |
|
|
|
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.
|
|
|
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!
|
|
|
|
Branch News
This year’s “Color Our World” Summer Reading Program is going strong, with good reading and participation! The Summer Reading Program is a 7-week-long, free, reading incentive program for all ages, and it’s a great way to keep kids reading over the summer! Pick up a reading log at the library, read at home, and check in with your log weekly to earn prizes. (Note: You may sign up for Summer Reading at any point in the program until it ends on 8/9. It’s still okay to sign up even if you can’t make it to the library every week. Stop by the library to learn more.) In an effort to “Color Our World,” we have many fun programs in July that take the theme literally and figuratively. Literally, we will use colorful art supplies for programs such as coloring/painting stuffed animals, designing peg person Prince/Princesses that hang in mini castle turrets, and squeegee painting for teens. We will also figuratively color our world with programs that fire our imaginations, such as a Percy Jackson Escape Room based on the popular myth-based fantasy series, a Harry Potter Trivia night, story times, and an acting workshop for teens. We also have our Friday morning concerts (outdoors, weather-permitting), that color our world with music. Stop by for some colorful fun!
|
|
|
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. |
|
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. |
|
|
Featured Titles for Parks & Recreation Month |
|
Library Speakers Consortium - Virtual Author Talks |
|
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 |
|
|
Do you want to know what to read, watch, or listen to next? Subscribe to our newsletters and get regular suggestions delivered to your inbox. Each newsletter features new books, music, movies, or audiobooks. Click the button below to add more newsletters to your subscription.
|
|
|