SPECIAL UPDATE
With the evolving COVID -19 health situation, NMPL will be following the guidance from local, state, and federal health organizations to protect the health and well-being of our community and library staff.
As of Monday, March 16th, all in-house library programs and events are cancelled until further notice.
Please join us online for our special online programming events.
All events will stream online and will then be archived on our Online Programming Archive Page!
As of Monday, March 16th, all in-house library programs and events are cancelled until further notice.
Please join us online for our special online programming events.
All events will stream online and will then be archived on our Online Programming Archive Page!
ONLINE ADULT PROGRAMMING
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PAINT ALONG: CHOOSE HAPPY
Thursday, May 28th @ 1pm Grab your painting supplies and join us for a Facebook paint-along! Supplies:
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COOK A BOOK: FOCACCIA 2 WAYS
Friday, May 29th @ 11am on Facebook Savory Focaccia is a great addition to any Italian meal or as a snack on its own! We'll be making two different Focaccias from "Artisan Pizza and Flatbread in Five Minutes a Day" by Jeff Hertzberg and Zoe Francois. Want to cook along with us? Click HERE for the recipe and ingredient list! |
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COOK A BOOK: AMISH PEANUT BUTTER CREAM PIE
Friday, June 5th @ 11am on Facebook The decadent "Me, Myself, and Pie: More than 100 Simple and Delicious Amish Recipes" by Sherry Gore is MOUTHWATERING. If the descriptions don't send you straight to the pantry for ingredients the pictures definitely will. It was so hard to choose just one but we figured we couldn't go wrong with a Peanut Butter Cream Pie! If you'd like to cook along, gather the following ingredients:
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HAPPY LITTLE FLOWERS - TULIP OIL PAINTING DEMO
Saturday, June 6th @ 7pm on Facebook Spend a relaxing evening painting with us! You will need:
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ORIGAMI BUTTERFLY
Monday, June 8th @ 10am on Facebook Learn to fold a beautifully graceful butterfly at this online program. All you need is origami paper or any paper in the shape of a square. |
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COOK A BOOK: SAUSAGE & ROASTED RED PEPPER QUICHE
Friday, June 12th @ 11am on Facebook Another fabulous recipe from "Me, Myself, and Pie: More than 100 Simple and Delicious Amish Recipes" by Sherry Gore. This savory pie is perfect for breakfast, lunch, dinner - or in between! Gather the following if you would like to cook along with us on Facebook Live!
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SELF CARE SATURDAY: OATS & GROATS FACE MASKS
Saturday, June 13th @ 11am on Facebook This simple face mask uses ingredients you probably already have in your pantry. It will gently exfoliate and cleanse your skin and only takes a few minutes to mix up! Gather the following ingredients if you would like to make your mask along with us:
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ORIGAMI SUNGLASSES
Monday, June 15th @ 10am on Facebook These origami sunglasses are the perfect sunny day activity! All you need is origami paper or any paper in the shape of a square. |
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COOK A BOOK: IRISH WHITE SCONES
Friday, June 19th @ 11am on Facebook "Real Irish Food: 150 Classic Recipes from the Old Country" by David Bowers offers up exotic fare ranging from Cream of Nettle Soup to Crubeens (Pigs' Feet). An unapologetic advocate for authentic Irish cuisine (delicious, homey, and bursting with flavor), this cookbook will alternately provoke "Oh. My. Gosh!" (Black Pudding - first ingredient: 4 cups of fresh pig's blood) and "Oh I have to make that!" (Old Fashioned Spicy Gingerbread). Join us as we make Irish White Scones, perfect for brunch, tea time, or late night snack! Gather the following ingredients to cook along with us:
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HAPPY LITTLE FLOWERS - HYDRANGEAS OIL PAINTING DEMO
Saturday, June 20th @ 7pm on Facebook Spend a relaxing evening painting with us! You will need:
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ORIGAMI HUMMINGBIRD
Monday, June 22nd @ 10am on Facebook These beautiful hummingbirds will enchant the whole family! All you need is origami paper or any paper in the shape of a square. |
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COOK A BOOK: FRIZZLED CHICKPEAS & ONIONS WITH FETA & OREGANO
Friday, June 26th @ 11am on Facebook More information coming soon! |
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SELF CARE SATURDAY: LAVENDER BATH BOMBS
Saturday, June 27th @ 11am on Facebook More information coming soon! |
REGULAR PROGRAMMING
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COOKIES & CANVAS
Cancelled until further notice A canvas painting program for teen and adults ages 13+. Each month, participants will be led in a step by step painting tutorial. Participants can come express their creativity in this relaxing environment accompanied by beverages, popcorn, and of course, cookies! Registration is required. An $8 non-refundable materials fee is due upon registration. |
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KNITTING & CROCHET GROUP
Cancelled until further notice Life long knitter? Interested in learning to crochet for the first time? Excited to explore a fun hobby? Come join us in the NMPL Conference Room on Wednesdays between 1:30pm and 3:30pm! This program is for Knitters of all experience levels. bring existing projects along with you or just come to learn! If you've never knitted before, bring a pair of needles (size 6 to 9) and a skein of light colored, worsted weight yarn. (Worsted weight yarn is also labeled 4. Light color yarn is recommended as it is easier to see the individual stitches.) For more information, call Pat Meyer at 260-306-3166 (home) or 732-881-1916 (cell). |
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MAGIC: THE GATHERING CLUB
Cancelled until further notice Our Magic: The Gathering Club is for players of all skill levels and for ages over 13. Anyone would like to learn how to play this game is welcome, as we will have plenty of attendees who are willing to teach. Drinks and snacks will be provided. |
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SHEPHERD'S CENTER BOOK DISCUSSION
Cancelled until further notice This book discussion focuses on a variety of books and themes and is led by Jonathan Watson, PHD of Manchester University. All book discussion books are made available at the library 3 to 4 weeks before the scheduled meeting, and are free for all patrons to check out. |
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WRITING RETREAT
Cancelled until further notice Lead by Professor Beate Gilliar (Manchester University), the writing workshop is broken up into four two-hour sessions over the course of a season. Each session has a specific theme to help participants create and share with the workshop attendees. Registration is not necessary and all are welcome. |
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ADULT SUMMER READING
The adult summer reading program is for patrons ages 18 and up. During this 6 week program, patrons will read books (including audio and eBooks) in order to earn entries in a prize drawing! Read at your own pace, and read whatever books you want! 3 grand prize winners will be drawn at the end of the program! |