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Ewing Branch Calendar

Mercer County Library System’s Adult and Family Programs
November 2009
Sunday Hours at Lawrence, West Windsor, Ewing and Hickory Corner Branches: 12:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
November Holiday Schedule
Election Day, Tuesday November 3: Lawrence, West Windsor, Ewing and Hickory Corner: Open 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m.
Veterans’ Day, Wednesday, November 11: Lawrence, West Windsor, Ewing and Hickory Corner: Open 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m.
Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 26: All Branches are closed
Friday, November 27: Lawrence, West Windsor, Ewing and Hickory Corner: Open 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m.

Art Exhibit
Oil paintings from the collection of Conrad Newman.

Résumé Review
November 6, 10 a.m.
Let us help you turn your resume into one that will get noticed! Content, grammar, and layout will be reviewed. Appointments are limited to 20 minutes. Open to the public.
Call the Reference Desk at 882-3148 to register.

Are You Pre-Diabetic?
November 10, 6 p.m.
Blood sugar testing at 6 p.m., followed by a lecture at 6:30 p.m. Open to the public.
Presented by Capital Health.
Call the Reference Desk at 882-3148 to register.

Getting to Know Your Digital Camera with Walter Choroszewski
November 15, 2 p.m.
Well-known NJ author and photographer will bring his expertise, humor, and “straight-talk” perspective for an informal, introductory class covering the basics. Open to the public. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.
Call the Reference Desk at 882-3148 to register.

Booktalking: Adult Book Discussion Group
November 30, 7 p.m.
Three Cups of Tea by Greg Mortenson will be discussed. Open to the public. Call the Reference Desk at 882-3148 to register.

Sunday Afternoon at the Movies
For ages 18 and Up, 2 p.m.
November 1: The Curious Case of Benjamin Button (Brad Pitt, Cate Blanchett)
November 8: Copying Beethoven (Diane Kruger, Ralph Riach)
November 22: Australia (Hugh Jackman, Nicole Kidman)
November 29: So Much, So Fast (documentary)
No admission fee, light refreshments. Open to the public. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

Computer Classes
Limited seating. Call the Reference Desk at 882-3148 for information/to register.

Mouse Basics, November 2nd, 10 a.m.

Computer Basics, November 9, 10:30 a.m.

Tech Questions, November 12, 10 a.m.- 12 p.m.

Practice Word/Internet, November 16, 10 a.m.

Learn the Library Catalog, November 20, 10 a.m.

Wanted: individuals/groups to display interesting collections in the library’s display cases, and artists to display collection pieces in our exhibit areas. Contact Cheryl Urbano at 882-3130.

 Program Calendar for Children - November 2009

Storytime Programs for Children

Read and Play storytime for children
For ages 2-5 with adult
Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m.
Stories and crafts!

Drop-in storytime for children
For ages 2-5, with adult,
Wednesdays at 1 p.m.

Afternoon storytime
For school-age children, grades K-5
Wednesdays at 4:30 p.m.
Snacks, stories and surprise crafts!

Mother Goose storytime
For children ages infants-18 months, with adult
Thursdays at 10:30 a.m.
Learn nursery rhymes and fingerplays!

Preschool storytime for children
For ages 4-5, without parent or caregiver
Fridays at 11 a.m.
The focus of this program is to decrease separation anxiety and encourage reading readiness in preparation for kindergarten.
Parent or caregiver must remain in the library.

Activity Programs for Children

Happy Two’s activity time
For children, age 2 years, with adult
Mondays at 11 a.m. Learn songs and rhymes!

Messy Play craft activity
For children, ages 2-3, with adult
Mondays at 2 p.m.
Have fun painting and making crafts!

Cat, Hat, Sat rhyming words activity time
For children ages 3-4, with adult,
Wednesdays at 10 a.m.
Play rhyming games!

Playgroup activity
For children ages birth-5 years, with adult,
Thursdays at 1 p.m.
Play with toys and enjoy music!

Walk-in Craft
For school age children, K-5
Tuesday afternoons at 4:30 p.m.
One hour of craft fun! No registration required!

Special Programs

 

Halloween Parade
For children ages birth-7
October 30 at 12:00 Noon.
Wear your costume! The staff will provide wrapped treats!

Challenge Your Wits with Board Games
November 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 at 1:30 p.m.
Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

Free Play Wii Games
For grades 3 and up
November 5, 2:30 p.m.
Sponsored by the friends of the Library.

Movie for Kids
Tale of Despereaux
For children in grades 2-5
November 6, 2:30 p.m.
Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

Musical program featuring Miss Amy
For children, ages birth-7, with adult
November 6 at 11:30 a.m.
Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

Bilingual storytime
For children, ages 2-6, with adult
November 12 at  1 p.m.
Stories followed by crafts and snacks!

Music and Movement with Kelly’s Kids
For children, ages birth-7, with adult
November 13 at 11:30 a.m.
Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

Sing-A-Long with Pat McKinley
For children, ages birth -7, with adult
November 20 at 11:30 a.m.
Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

Nosing Around with the Maurers
November 14 at 3 p.m.
Magic, music, and mayhem - you’ll laugh out loud at their crazy antics! Fun for the whole family!
Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

Thanksgiving Craft
For children K-5
November 19 at 4 p.m.
Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

Ewing Branch Youth Calendar


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