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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.
Tai Chi
Learn the ancient art of Tai Chi to promote good health and
relaxation every Monday from 7:30 to 8:30 pm. Our
instructor, Jimmie Ocean has many years of experience
practicing Tai Chi. There will be no Tai Chi on November
9 due to the book sale. No registration necessary.
The library
will be closed November 3 for Election Day, November 11 for
Veterans Day and November 26 & 27 for Thanksgiving.
Hopewell Seniors
Connect
10:30AM on Wednesday, November 4: Great Art on the Web
The Internet provides us with access to many things all over
the globe. No longer do we have to travel to faraway places
to view the treasures of great collections like the British
Museum, the Uffizi Gallery, or the Louvre. On the Web we’re
just a click or two away from many famous institutions. Join
Joel May at 10:30AM on Wednesday, November 4 at the Hopewell
Branch of Mercer County Library for a visit to these and
other locations with Great Art on the Web. Hopewell Seniors
Connect meets the first Tuesday of every month (except
November) to learn more about using the World Wide Web. All
ages are welcome and no registration is necessary.
Friends of the Library
Book Sale
The annual Friends of the Library Book Sale will open on
Tuesday, November 10. Hours are from 10 am to 9 pm on
Tuesday and Thursday and from 10 am to 5 pm on Friday and
Saturday. On Sunday, November 15, books will be available
for $3 a bag from 1 to 4 pm. Admission is free except for
Dealers Night on Monday, November 9, when $5 will be charged
to enter between 6 and 9 pm. All proceeds benefit the
Hopewell Branch Library.
Blogging for Beginners
On Tuesday, November 17, Blogging for Beginners will be
presented from 10-11 am with an overview of free blogging
software as well as tips for successful blogging.
Participants will receive assistance in selecting blogging
software and setting up a blog. Please feel free to bring
your laptop to follow along using our wireless network.
Please call the library at 737-2610 to register.
New Jersey Writers’ Society
New Jersey Writers’ Society will hold their regular monthly
meeting on Tuesday, November 24 from 6 to 8:30 pm. All are
welcome to attend and enjoy the challenges of becoming
better writers, defeating writer’s block and perfecting the
craft. No registration necessary.
Movies for Seniors
Angels and Demons will be shown on
Wednesday, November 25 at 1:30 pm. No registration necessary.
Movie Program for
Adults
Angels and Demons will be shown on
Wednesday, November 25 at 6:30 pm. No registration necessary.
If you would
like to put your collectibles, etc. in our display case,
please contact Jewell Latham at 609-737-2610 between 1-9pm,
Monday or Tuesday.
 One-On-One
Computer Classes – Please contact Karen at 737-2610 for
more information.
Program Calendar for Children -
November 2009
Hopewell
737-2610
Special
Events
Dare to be Scared!
Age 9 years or older
Friday, October 30 from 7:00-8:00 p.m.
What happens after the library closes on the night before
Halloween? If you are at least 9 (or older), come and find
out! Wear your costume and bring a flashlight. The Youth
Services librarians will tell really scary stories and serve
up some spooky snacks. Registration required. To register,
please call the library at 737-2610 or stop by the Reference
& Information Desk.
Note to Parents: Library policy requires that parents remain
in the building while children under 13 are attending
programs. You will need to remain in the library during this
event. There will be no circulation services available, but
there will be board games and snacks in the Children’s
Activity Room for parent socializing!!
Warning: The library will be dimly lit during this program.
Stories will be scary! This program is not suitable for
younger siblings or for older children who are afraid of the
dark or frightened of ghosts/ supernatural events.
Kids' Craft Time
All ages welcome
Mondays from 4:00-5:30 p.m. November 2, 9, 16, 23, and 30
Children may stop at the children’s activity room at any
point between 4 and 5:30 to construct the craft of the week.
A staff member will be present to aid with the craft. The
projects can usually be easily adapted to meet a variety of
age and skill levels. Parental supervision is not necessary.
Game Night!
For 3rd grade and up
Every 3rd Monday from 6:30-7:30 p.m. November 16
Come and play board games in the Children's Activity Room!
Snacks! Music! Bring your friends! Try an old favorite or
learn a new one.
Story
Times
Recommended ages 2-5 years (siblings welcome)
Tuesdays at 11:00 a.m.: November 10, 17, and 24
Wednesdays at 2:00 p.m.: November 4, 18, and 25
Thursdays at 11:00 a.m.: November 5, 12, 19
These story times introduce children to the best age
appropriate stories in children’s literature. Action rhymes,
songs, and felt board activities are part of the program.
The content of each story time centers on a different theme.
An age appropriate craft follows story time. Each program
runs about 30 minutes. Each theme is the same all week.
Parental supervision is not required, but is recommended.
There will be no Story Time Tuesday
November 3, Wednesday November 11, or Thursday November 26.
Baby Time
Recommended ages 6-24 months (siblings welcome)
Wednesdays at 11:00 a.m.: November 4, 18, and 25
This program is a great way to introduce your child to
library story times and reading. Age appropriate books are
shared with the group. Songs, nursery rhymes, puppets, and
felt board figures create a rich audio-visual and social
experience. After 20 minutes of structured group time, there
is time for play and for socializing.
There will be no Baby Time November
11.
Toddler Rock
For ages 1 to 3 years
Thursdays at 10:00a.m.: November 5, 12, and 19
Too old for Baby Time and not quite ready to sit through a
Story Time? Join us for singing, dancing, and rhymes.
Through structured group activities, we play with musical
instruments, puppets, parachutes, and more! There is an
emphasis on interaction with the music and the rhymes
through the singing, actions, and props to build
pre-literacy skills.
There will be no Toddler Rock November 26.
Pat McKinley's Toddler Tunes|
Recommended for children 0-5 years
Friday, November 20 at 10:30 am
Sing and dance to classic children’s songs played on live
guitar! Parental supervision is not required, but is
recommended.
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