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SUMMARY:Through the Eyes of the Artist: Norman Rockwell
DESCRIPTION:Art Historian Felicia Z. Stadelman showcases the life and works of Norman Rockwell — not the image he presents in his pictures\, but his much more complex life filled with twists and turns. Few people really know very much about the man who tells stories in his paintings. Sponsored by Friends of the West Windsor Library. Please visit events.mcl.org to register to receive the link to the program.
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LOCATION:Zoom Online
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SUMMARY:Virtual Author Talk: Scheming Wives and High-Stakes Hilarity with Author Sue Hincenbergs
DESCRIPTION:Buckle up for a wild ride and join us as we sit down for an online chat with debut author Sue Hincenbergs to discuss her novel The Retirement Plan\, in which murder is the name of the game. When the only thing standing between three best friends and a sunny beachfront retirement condo are their husbands\, what ensues is a diabolical plan to collect on their spouses’ life insurance policies.\n\n\nBrought to you in partnership with the Library Speakers Consortium.\nSponsored by a generous donation from the Pennington First Aid Squad.
URL:https://mercerme.com/event/virtual-author-talk-scheming-wives-and-high-stakes-hilarity-with-author-sue-hincenbergs/
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SUMMARY:Author Talk: The Search for Truth & the Persistence of Love Across Time with Novelist Amanda Peters
DESCRIPTION:Join us in an online conversation with acclaimed writer Amanda Peters as we discuss her instant bestselling novel\, The Berry Pickers\, as well as her tender short fiction collection\, Waiting for the Long Night Moon: Stories.\n\n\nInfluenced by Peters’ own Mi’kmaq heritage\, The Berry Pickers is a riveting exploration of family\, grief\, and the bonds we share.\n\n\nJuly 1962. A Mi’kmaq family from Nova Scotia arrives in Maine to pick blueberries for the summer. Weeks later\, four-year-old Ruthie\, the family’s youngest child\, vanishes. She is last seen by her six-year-old brother\, Joe\, sitting on a favorite rock at the edge of a berry field. Joe will remain distraught by his sister’s disappearance for years to come.\n\n\nIn Maine\, a young girl named Norma grows up as the only child of an affluent family. Her father is emotionally distant\, her mother frustratingly overprotective. Norma is often troubled by recurring dreams and visions that seem more like memories than imagination. As she grows older\, Norma slowly comes to realize there is something her parents aren’t telling her. Unwilling to abandon her intuition\, she will spend decades trying to uncover this family secret.\n\n \n\n\nAbout the Author: Amanda Peters is a mixed-race woman of Mi’kmaq and European ancestry\, born and raised in the Annapolis Valley\, Nova Scotia. Her short fiction and non-fiction have been published in The Antigonish Review\, Grain Magazine\, The Alaska Quarterly Review\, The Dalhousie Review\, and Filling Station Magazine.\n\n\nAmanda’s first novel\, The Berry Pickers\, was a finalist for the Atwood Gibson Writers’ Trust Fiction Prize in Canada\, and won the Barnes and Noble Discover Prize and the Carnegie Medal for Excellence in Fiction in the US. The Berry Pickers won the Dartmouth Book Award and the Crime Writers of Canada First Crime Novel Award\, and has been translated into sixteen languages around the world. Her most recent book of short fiction\, Waiting for the Long Night Moon\, was published August\, 2024 to critical acclaim.
URL:https://mercerme.com/event/author-talk-the-search-for-truth-the-persistence-of-love-across-time-with-novelist-amanda-peters/
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SUMMARY:Author Talk: Courtly Intrigue & Whispers as Weapons with Historical Fiction Queen Philippa Gregory
DESCRIPTION:Coined as the “queen of British historical fiction\,” Philippa Gregory returns to the infamous Tudor Court with a tale that is both timely and timeless. We invite you to sit down with us for an intriguing conversation with Gregory about her newest novel Boleyn Traitor.\n\n\nJane Boleyn watches from the shadows of the Tudor Court\, where secrets are currency\, every choice is dangerous\, and even the faintest whisper can seal the fate of queens. For Jane\, survival demands playing every role required of her: a loving wife who conceals her doubts\, a devoted sister to Anne Boleyn at the height of her power\, and an obedient spy who carefully wields her words. But in a court ruled by ambition and a tyrant’s sword\, Jane must rely on her sharp wit and skillful maneuvering to outthink those around her\, knowing that one wrong move could cost her everything.\n\n\nWith a rich tapestry of new historical insights and lyrical language honed over decades of writing\, Gregory’s return to the Tudors is a new definition of this most fascinating era. As the world becomes more extreme and unpredictable\, Jane’s story of survival and ingenuity offers a compelling parallel\, serving as both a powerful historical narrative and an echo of the challenges we face. This is a riveting tale of loyalty and betrayal\, ambition and love—one that should not be missed by readers this fall.\n\n\nAbout the Author: Dr. Philippa Gregory is one of the world’s foremost historical novelists. She wrote her first ever novel\, Wideacre\, when she was completing her PhD in eighteenth-century literature and it sold worldwide\, heralding a new era for historical fiction. Her flair for blending history and imagination developed into a signature style and Philippa went on to write many bestselling novels\, including The Other Boleyn Girl and The White Queen.\n\n \n\n\nDr. Gregory studied history at the University of Sussex and was awarded a PhD by the University of Edinburgh where she is a Regent and was made Alumna of the Year in 2009. She holds an honorary degree from Teesside University\, and is a fellow of the Universities of Sussex and Cardiff. Philippa is a member of the Society of Authors and in 2016\, was presented with the Outstanding Contribution to Historical Fiction Award by the Historical Writers’ Association. In 2018\, she was awarded an Honorary Platinum Award by Neilsen for achieving significant lifetime sales across her entire book output. In 2021\, she was awarded a CBE for services to literature and to her charity Gardens for the Gambia\, and was elected as a Fellow of the Royal Historical Society.
URL:https://mercerme.com/event/author-talk-courtly-intrigue-whispers-as-weapons-with-historical-fiction-queen-philippa-gregory/
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SUMMARY:The Weird and Wonderful World of Bats
DESCRIPTION:On October 23rd at 7:30 PM via Zoom\, join bat scientist Dr. Alyson Brokaw on a journey into the world of bats—just in time for Bat Week (October 24-31)! From vampires that drink blood to speed racers that can fly almost 100 miles per hour\, bats are fascinating and unique creatures. They’re also vital to our environment\, helping pollinate plants\, disperse seeds\, and control pesky insect populations. Learn about the bats in our community\, threats like white-nose syndrome\, and the important role these remarkable flying mammals play in our local ecosystem.\n\n\nAbout the Presenter\n\n\nDr. Aylson Brokaw is an Assistant Professor in Biology at Cedar Crest College\, where she is studying bat ecology and animal foraging behavior. She completed her PhD in the Smotherman lab at Texas A&M University.Dr. Brokaw’s dissertation research focused on understanding how bats use smell while foraging\, with an emphasis on the behavioral strategies they use to locate odor sources. She is also broadly interested in animal decision-making\, social interactions\, and the evolutionary morphology of bats and other mammals.\n\n\nFree registration: https://tinyurl.com/dv65dakb \n\n \n\n\nAbout DRGP\n\n\nThe Delaware River Greenway Partnership (DRGP) periodically sponsors lectures about different aspects of the Delaware River’s cultural\, recreational\, and natural heritage. An environmental nonprofit\, DRGP supports the Delaware River Scenic Byway\, the Lower Delaware Wild & Scenic River\, the Delaware River Water Trail\, and the Delaware River Heritage Trail.\n\n\nTo view previous Heritage Lectures\, visit https://www.youtube.com/@delawarerivergp.\n\n\nIf you enjoy our Heritage Lectures\, please donate https://delawarerivergreenwaypartnership.org/index.php/donate.\n\n\nThank you to the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation of Natural Resources for financial support of the 2025 Heritage Lectures.
URL:https://mercerme.com/event/the-weird-and-wonderful-world-of-bats/
LOCATION:Zoom Online
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SUMMARY:Lunch & Learn: Nature Programs at Washington Crossing - 2025 & Beyond
DESCRIPTION:Join us on October 10th via Zoom as Joe Moore unveils the exciting vision for Washington Crossing State Park\, NJ\, outlining new programs and projects for the rest of this year and into 2026.\n\n\nThis year\, immerse yourself in the natural world with outings focused on local ecology\, the magnificent journey of migratory birds\, the vital work of pollinators\, the fantastic world of fungi\, and the impressive spectacle of birds of prey!\n\n\nLooking ahead to 2026\, we’ll delve into the park’s rich history with special programming tied to Washington’s crossing of the Delaware.\n\n\nJoe will also discuss how you can get involved through new volunteer opportunities\, conservation management\, and other impactful projects that will shape the park’s future.\n\n \n\n\nAbout Our Presenter: Growing up in South Jersey near a steady stream\, Naturalist Joe Moore developed a strong curiosity about the natural and cultural world. With a lifelong love for history and supportive parents\, he earned a Bachelor of Arts in History from Rowan University in 2014. A year later\, Joe enrolled in American Public University’s Environmental Management program\, completing his Master of Science degree in 2017. Blending his interests in history and nature\, Joe went on to work at several non-profits focused on conservation and preserving coastal heritage along the Jersey Shore through eco-tourism. In the summer of 2025\, he accepted the position of Naturalist at Washington Crossing State Park\, where he plans to offer a wide range of outdoor programs and hikes while the Nature Center undergoes upgrades.\n\n\nRegistration is required.
URL:https://mercerme.com/event/lunch-learn-nature-programs-at-washington-crossing-2025-beyond/
LOCATION:Zoom Online
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SUMMARY:Nuestra América: Stories of 30 Inspiring Latinas/Latinos Who Have Shaped the United States with Smithsonian Educators
DESCRIPTION:Join us in conversation with Smithsonian professionals Adrián Aldaba and Emily Key as they discuss Nuestra América and highlight inspiring stories of Latinos throughout history\, as well as their incredible contributions to the cultural\, social\, and political character of the United States.\n\n\nThe stories in Nuestra América cover each figure’s cultural background and childhood\, and their accomplishments or contributions to American history. A glossary of terms and discussion question-filled reading guide\, created by the National Museum of the American Latino\, encourages further research and exploration. The museum has featured twenty-three of these stories in its exhibition ¡Presente! A Latino History of the United States\, the first exhibition to feature U.S. Latino history at the national level.\n\n\nFeaturing beautifully illustrated portraits by Gloria Félix\, this is a book that children (and adults) will page through and learn from again and again. A must have for every school and home library to help students understand the American story!\n\n\nRegister today to learn more about the rich history of Nuestra América!\n\n \n\n\nAbout the Presenters:\n\n\n \n\n\nAdrián Aldaba\, a Chicago native\, is the national programs manager for the Smithsonian’s National Museum of the American Latino. In this capacity\, he serves audiences of all ages by bringing the Latino Museum’s programs and content to communities where they live and thrive outside of the Washington\, D.C. area. He does this through the museum’s national leadership\, family\, and public programs for adults and intergenerational audiences. He also supports national K-12 efforts facilitating teacher workshops connecting the museum’s literacy initiatives and resources to educators across the nation. Aldaba co-authored Strategies for Engaging and Representing Latinos in Museums\, a free resource released by the American Alliance of Museums Latino Network. Aldaba joined the Smithsonian more than a decade ago after working as a research assistant for the Radcliffe Institute for Advanced Study at Harvard University. He earned his A.B. cum laude in Romance Languages and Literatures from Harvard College.\n\n\n \n\n\nEmily Key is the assistant director of Learning and Public Engagement at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of the American Latino where she developed the museum’s learning continuum and education vision centered on creating opportunities for visitors to experience\, learn\, reflect\, and transform by sparking curiosity and encouraging life-long learning. Key oversees national bilingual programming\, community engagement\, K-12 aligned educator resources\, publications\, and the Young Ambassadors Program\, a nationally recognized youth leadership program. Key is also responsible for the creation of the General Motors Learning Lounge and its correlative educational programming for the museum’s Molina Family Latino Gallery that opened in June 2022. Prior to the museum\, she led education efforts for the Smithsonian Latino Center and worked in the education department of the National Air and Space Museum. Key holds a graduate certificate in arts and culture strategy from the University of Pennsylvania and a BA from the George Washington University.
URL:https://mercerme.com/event/nuestra-america-stories-of-30-inspiring-latinas-latinos-who-have-shaped-the-united-states-with-smithsonian-educators/
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