The Ewing branch of the Mercer County Library has released its schedule of events for May. Parents must remain in the library with their children for most programs.
Weekly Storytimes and Activities for Children/Teens:
On Mondays, May 2, 9, 16 and 23: Toddler STEM Program for ages 1-3 at 10 a.m.; Happy Two’s Activity Time for children age 2 years at 11 a.m.; and Messy Play Craft Time for children, ages 2-3, at 2 p.m. Bring a smock or old tee-shirt.
On Tuesday, May 3, 10, 17, 24 and 31: Read and Play Storytime for children, ages 2-5, at 10:30 a.m.; Play Group with Stories for children, ages 3-5, between 11:15 a.m. and 12:15 p.m.; Open Craft for School-Age children grades K-5 at 4:30 p.m.
On Wednesdays, May 4, 11, 18 and 25: Cat, Hat, Sat rhyming words activity time for children, ages 3-4, at 10 a.m.; Open Lego Play Program for school age children at 4:30 p.m.
On Thursdays, May 5, 12, 19 and 26: Mother Goose Storytime for children, ages infants to 18 months, at 10:30 a.m.; Scribble Time, for children ages 12 months to 36 months at 11 a.m.
On Fridays, May 6, 13, 20 and 27: Preschool Storytime for children ages 4-5 at 10 a.m.; Play Dough creations/ Lego based on story time theme for children, ages 2-5, at 11 a.m.
Special programming for children in May:
Take Home Craft: The library will supply materials to make a Minecraft project.
Children’s Book Week, May 2 to 8: Children’s Book Week is the longest-running national literacy initiative in the country. Every year, commemorative events are held nationwide at schools, libraries, bookstores, homes and wherever young readers and books connect.
Book Discussion and Food Bonanza for preschoolers, Monday, May 2, noon: “If an Armadillo Went to a Restaurant” by Ellen Fischer will be read.
Book Exchange for Grades 5-8, Tuesday, May 3, 7 p.m.: Bring a book from your home library, and exchange it for a new book to read.
Teens make a Mother’s Day craft, Wednesday, May 4, 7 p.m.
Bad Kitty Party, children in grades K-2, Thursday, May 7, 1 p.m. Books, crafts and refreshments!
Chess Club, Sunday, May 1, 8, 22 and 29, 3 to 4 p.m., for children ages K-5.
Crazy 8s Bedtime Math for children in grades 3 to 5, Monday, May 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30, 4:30-5 p.m. A math club that is totally fun! You’ll get to do mischief-making activities like glow-in-the-dark geometry, bouncy dice and toilet paper Olympics.
Cinco de Mayo Fiesta, chips and salsa, music and craft, Thursday, May 5, 4 p.m. Free event for all ages.
Mother’s Day Craft, for children in grades K-5, Friday, May 6, 4 p.m.
Sing-A-Long with Pat McKinley, for children, ages birth-7 years, with adult in the program, Friday, May 20, 11:30 a.m.
Read to Breezy, the Therapy Dog, for children in grades 1-3, Thursday, May 5, 12, 19 and 26, 4:30 p.m.
Teens Read to Preschoolers, May 15 and May 22, 1 to 3 p.m. Teen and caregivers of preschoolers need to register online or call the Library. Need student volunteers. Receive community service hours! Parents of preschoolers must remain in the program.
Art Exhibit: Portraits from the collection of CJ Harker and digital photography from the collection of Linda Hollingshead.
On Display: An assortment of beaded and decorative items from the collection of Andrea Hodges
May 2016 Programs for Adults:
Adult Coloring Club: Tuesday, May 3, 11 a.m..; Thursday, May 12, 7 p.m.; Tuesday, May 17, 11 a.m.; Thursday, May 26, 7 p.m. Meets every week, alternating Tuesdays and Thursdays. Coloring books and markers/colored pencils will be provided.
Fitness for Seniors and the Active Aging: Wednesdays, May 4, May 11, May 18 and Wednesday, May 25, 11 a.m. Presented by Bob Kirby. Enjoy the benefits of stretching and low-impact exercises while learning how staying fit can improve balance, posture, flexibility and endurance.
The Way to Peace and Prosperity: Wednesday, May 4, 7 p.m. Presented by Sutinder Dhanjal. A discussion about cultivating peace and prosperity in any community or country and learn the seven major factors which need to be present, and in a certain sequence, for them to prevail. Registration required.
Financial Wellness Seminar: Tuesday, May 10, 7 p.m. Presented by Kheeda Gopaul of Primerica. The seminar is geared towards helping families and individual adults to become debt free and make the best use of their income. It also touches on the importance of life insurance and how families benefit from having the right coverage when loved ones pass on. Registration required.
Yarnworks: Monday, May 2, 7 p.m.; Saturday, May 7, 2 p.m. and Monday, May 23, 7 p.m. Presented by Lee Pellegrino. Join fellow knitters and crocheters and tackle a new project or work on one you’ve already started.
Resume Review: Friday, May 13, beginning at 10 a.m. Let us help you turn your resume into one that will get noticed! Content, grammar and layout will be reviewed by staff wordsmith Lisa Shrager. Appointments are limited to 20 minutes. Registration required.
Go, van Gogh! Wednesday, May 25, 7 p.m. Presented by Dr. Mike Norris. Join the former museum educator at the Metropolitan Museum of Art to discuss and examine some of the 2,000 works of art Vincent van Gogh produced in his last decade. Registration required.
Special Documentary: He Named Me Malala: Friday, May 13, 1 p.m. A look at the events leading up to the Taliban’s attack on Pakistani schoolgirl, Malala Yousafzai, for speaking out on girls’ education followed by the aftermath, including her speech to the United Nations.
Booktalking: Adult Book Discussion Group: Tuesday, May 31, 7 p.m. H is for Hawk by Helen Macdonald.
Sunday Afternoon at the Movies for ages 18 and up at 2 p.m.: May 1 – The Big Short (R); May 8 -Brooklyn (PG-13); and May 15 – Concussion (PG-13).
Computer Classes:
Tech Talk with Jay: Friday, May 6 and May 20, 10-11 a.m. By appointment only. The resident techie will answer your questions. Bring in your smartphones, tablets, laptops or just your questions! Registration required.
Google is Not Just a Search Engine: Monday, May 9, 11 a.m. Most people think “search” when they hear “Google.” But Google offers so much more: a web browser, online file storage, a place to create and collaborate on documents, a webmail service and other applications that can streamline your life online. Registration
Internet Basics. Thursday, May 19, 7 p.m.: Learn quick and easy tips for navigating the web, including choosing a browser, printing pages from websites, conducting simple searches, and more.
Learn to Download Library Books to Your eReader or Tablet: By appointment only. The Mercer County Library System has hundreds of fiction and nonfiction titles that you can download for free to your Kindle, Nook, iPad or other eReader or tablet. Call the Reference Desk at (609) 882-3148 to schedule a convenient time to stop in and get one-on-one instruction.
Learn How to Get Hoopla, Freegal and Flipster on Your Smartphone or Tablet: By appointment only. Hoopla and Freegal are free mobile apps that let you stream movies, music, TV shows and audiobooks to your digital devices. With Flipster, you can read magazines on the go. Call the Reference Desk at (609) 882-3148 to schedule a convenient time to stop in and get one-on-one instruction.
Wanted: Interesting collections for display in the library’s display cases and art exhibit areas. Contact Cheryl Urbano at (609) 882-3130 for information.
The Ewing Branch of the Mercer County Library is located at 61 Scotch Road. Phone: (609) 882-3130. Library Hours: Monday to Thursday, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Saturday, 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sunday, 12:30 p.m. to 5 p.m.
