Virtual Story Time

Children Just because MCPL is currently closed doesn't mean we can't share stories with each other: Join us for virtual story time!

• Mon., 3/30/20, 10–10:15 a.m. @ Facebook (Online)
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Find Your Next Book With MCPL & Facebook

Adults Drop-in Let us help you find your next book on Facebook! While Facebook won't tell you what to read next, ask us for recommendations during this special social media event.

• Tue., 3/31/20, 1–3 p.m. @ Facebook (Online)

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Aquarium Trivia for Kids!

Children Kids can learn about the aquarium at the library during this virtual trivia event!

• Wed., 4/1/20, 2–2:30 p.m. @ Facebook (Online)

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CANCELED: Family Story Time

Children This event has been canceled. We apologize for any inconvenience.

• CANCELED: Tue., 3/31/20, 10:30–11 a.m. @ MCPL Hatley
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CANCELED: Play & Learn

Children This event has been canceled. We apologize for any inconvenience.

• CANCELED: Thu., 4/2/20, 10–11:30 a.m. @ MCPL Hatley
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CANCELED: LEGO® Block Party

Children Drop-in This event has been canceled. We apologize for any inconvenience.

• CANCELED: Sat., 4/4/20, 10 a.m.–2 p.m. @ MCPL Hatley
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CANCELED: Wine Cork Flower Photo Holders

All-Ages Drop-in This event has been canceled. We apologize for any inconvenience.

• CANCELED: Fri., 4/10/20, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. @ MCPL Hatley

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CANCELED: Book Club: "The Greatest Generation" by Tom Brokaw

Adults This event has been canceled. We apologize for any inconvenience.

• CANCELED: Tue., 4/14/20, 2–3 p.m. @ MCPL Hatley

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CANCELED: Medicare Basics

Adults Registration This event has been canceled. We apologize for any inconvenience.

• CANCELED: Wed., 4/15/20, 5–7 p.m. @ MCPL Hatley
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CANCELED: Hobbies & Crafts Night

Adults Drop-in This event has been canceled. We apologize for any inconvenience.

• CANCELED: Mon., 4/20/20, 3–7 p.m. @ MCPL Hatley
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CANCELED: Children's Author Karen Lorge: "Huntzi & Ruthie: Finding Home Together"

Children This event has been canceled. We apologize for any inconvenience.

• CANCELED: Tue., 4/21/20, 10:30–11 a.m. @ MCPL Hatley

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CANCELED: Milk Jug Bird Feeders

Children Drop-in This event has been canceled. We apologize for any inconvenience.

• CANCELED: Wed., 4/22/20, 1–7 p.m. @ MCPL Hatley

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May Day Baskets

Children Drop-in Kids are invited bring back the tradition of May Day by crafting their own decorative basket!

• Thu., 4/30/20, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. @ MCPL Hatley

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Make Your Own Mini Piñatas

Children Drop-in Create your own mini piñatas!

• Tue., 5/5/20, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. @ MCPL Hatley

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Spring Refrigerator Magnets

All-Ages Drop-in Make decorative glass magnets in spring designs!

• Wed., 5/6/20, 3–6 p.m. @ MCPL Hatley

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Book Club: "The Hate U Give" by Angie Thomas

Adults Join the library Book Club in May to discuss this book by Angie Thomas!

• Tue., 5/12/20, 2–3 p.m. @ MCPL Hatley

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Aromatherapy & Essential Oils Discussion Group

Adults Learn more about aromatherapy, essential oils and natural or homemade health products during this monthly event!

• Wed., 6/3/20, 3–4:30 p.m. @ MCPL Hatley
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Sidewalk Chalk Art

Kids & Teens Drop-in Draw sidewalk chalk creations outside the library!

• 6/8–6/13/20 @ MCPL Hatley

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Kids Craft Week: Fire-Breathing Dragons

Children Drop-in Craft your own dragon during this week-long event!

• 6/8–6/13/20 @ MCPL Hatley

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Kids Craft Week: Dragon Eyes

Children Drop-in Craft dragon during this free week-long event!

• 6/8–6/13/20 @ MCPL Hatley

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Hatley Book Club: Free-For-All!

Adults Join the library Book Club in June to discuss this book any book you have recently read during this one-time free-for-all!

• Tue., 6/9/20, 2–3 p.m. @ MCPL Hatley

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Fairy Slime Lab

Kids & Teens Make colorful, sparkly slime during this event!

• Tue., 6/16/20, 1–3 p.m. @ MCPL Hatley

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Dinosaurs & Dragons

Children Did you know that dragons, the Cyclops, griffins, and many other mythological creatures were all inspired by real fossils? Join us to learn more during this fun hands-on presentation!

• Wed., 6/17/20, 2–3 p.m. @ MCPL Hatley

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Library Learning
Goodreads

Adults Registration Learn how to use the literary social media site Goodreads!

• Fri., 6/26/20, 1:30–3 p.m. @ MCPL Hatley

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Zoozort

Children All ages will enjoy this hands-on, interactive program featuring live, wild animals.

• Wed., 7/8/20, 2–3 p.m. @ MCPL Hatley

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Kids Craft Week: Fairy Houses

Children Drop-in Decorate a fairy house using a variety of supplies!

• 7/13–7/18/20 @ MCPL Hatley

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Book Club: "Does This Beach Make Me Look Fat?" by Lisa Scottoline & Francesca Serritella

Adults Join the library Book Club in July to discuss this book by Lisa Scottoline!

• Tue., 7/14/20, 2–3 p.m. @ MCPL Hatley

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DIY Dragon Eggs

Kids & Teens Make a mystical dragon's egg during this craft event!

• Wed., 7/22/20, 3–5 p.m. @ MCPL Hatley

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The History of Tea

Adults Registration Learn how tea is made, about the various kinds and how to make your own!

• Fri., 7/24/20, 11 a.m.–12:30 p.m. @ MCPL Hatley

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Fairy Bottle

Children Drop-in Create a little piece of magic with a bright and sparkly fairy bottle!

• Fri., 7/31/20, 1:30–3:30 p.m. @ MCPL Hatley

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Book Club: "Before I Go to Sleep" by S.J. Watson

Adults Join the library Book Club in August to discuss this book by S.J. Watson!

• Tue., 8/11/20, 2–3 p.m. @ MCPL Hatley

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Newspaper Castles

Kids & Teens Drop-in Make castles out of newspaper during this drop-in event!

• Thu., 8/13/20, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. @ MCPL Hatley

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Kids Craft Week: DIY Unicorns

Children Drop-in Make your own colorful, sparkly unicorn during this craft event!

• 8/17–8/22/20 @ MCPL Hatley

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DIY: Pressed Flower Coasters

Adults Registration Make a decorative coaster with pressed flowers and other supplies!

• Tue., 8/18/20, 1–2 p.m. @ MCPL Hatley

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Book Club: Rebecca by Daphne Du Maurier

Adults Stop by the library on the second Tuesday of each month to discuss a featured selection for their book club, including Du Maurier's novel in September.

• Tue., 9/8/20, 2–3 p.m. @ MCPL Hatley

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Book Club: The Witch Elm by Tana French

Adults Stop by the library in October to discuss Tana French's 2018 suspenseful novel with other book lovers!

• Tue., 10/13/20, 2–3 p.m. @ MCPL Hatley

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Book Club: "Killers of the Flower Moon" by David Grann

Adults The second Tuesday of each month, book club participants discuss a featured selection. For November, it's David Grann's true-crime tale "Killers of the Flower Moon."

• Tue., 11/10/20, 2–3 p.m. @ MCPL Hatley

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