Try out your acting chops (or indulge your secret passion) playing one of the great characters from dramatic literature or contemporary comedy—without the threat of performing in front of a live audience! We will “cast” and read a play aloud, around a table, as actors and production teams typically do at the first rehearsal of a play. Registration suggested.
Sunita Yadav teaches this series of yoga classes. All levels of experience are welcome. Participants should wear comfortable clothing and bring a towel or yoga mat. Class is limited to 30 participants. Registration is required and begins Monday, July 8, at 9:30 am. Participants must register online for each individual class date. Class dates are: July 22, July 29, August 5, August 12, August 19 and August 26. Go to mcl.org, click on the PROGRAM tab at the top of the page to access EventKeeper.
Needle crafters who already know the basic crochet stitches are invited to drop in to socialize and work on a project of their choice. Experienced needle crafter Margaret Woo will be available to assist individuals. Registration is suggested.
This look at the Apollo 11 mission to land on the moon led by commander Neil Armstrong and pilots Buzz Aldrin and Michael Collins features never-before-seen footage of NASA’s first mission to the moon. G-rated. 94 min. Registration is suggested.
Slow down and join Reference Librarian Ann Kerr and reduce stress using meditation. Registration is suggested.
Reference Librarian Ann Kerr will share some simple exercises to improve your posture and increase your flexibility. Registration is suggested.
The world literary tradition is thousands of years old, extraordinary diverse, and energized by creative genius. Novels, short stories, essays, and poetry written prior to the Twenty-First century provide a rich soil worth exploring. For the first year the books discussed will be limited to books published since 1900 – originally published in English and translations from elsewhere in the world. The intent is to focus on works recognized to have a lasting impact on generations of readers and writers. Registration is suggested.
Sunita Yadav teaches this series of yoga classes. All levels of experience are welcome. Participants should wear comfortable clothing and bring a towel or yoga mat. Class is limited to 30 participants. Registration is required and begins Monday, July 8, at 9:30 am. Participants must register online for each individual class date. Class dates are: July 22, July 29, August 5, August 12, August 19 and August 26. Go to mcl.org, click on the PROGRAM tab at the top of the page to access EventKeeper.
The health benefits of regular exercise for older adults are both physical and mental. Get moving with certified Senior Fitness Specialist Bob Kirby, and add some life to your years. Registration is suggested.
Join us for this drum circle. Bring your own drum or use one of ours. Registration is suggested.
Sunita Yadav teaches this series of yoga classes. All levels of experience are welcome. Participants should wear comfortable clothing and bring a towel or yoga mat. Class is limited to 30 participants. Registration is required and begins Monday, July 8, at 9:30 am. Participants must register online for each individual class date. Class dates are: July 22, July 29, August 5, August 12, August 19 and August 26. Go to mcl.org, click on the PROGRAM tab at the top of the page to access EventKeeper.
Join librarian Matthew Latta for a monthly open and informal discussion of events in the news. We will consider social, political and cultural issues from around the nation and around the world. Registration is suggested.
The health benefits of regular exercise for older adults are both physical and mental. Get moving with certified Senior Fitness Specialist Bob Kirby, and add some life to your years. Registration is suggested.
According to Cooks Illustrated, “Air fryers are large countertop appliances that offer a bold promise: perfectly fried food using very little oil (often less than a tablespoon).” Food blogger Valerie Gray (From Val’s Kitchen) will demonstrate. Registration recommended.
Slow down and join Reference Librarian Ann Kerr and reduce stress using meditation. Registration is suggested.
Reference Librarian Ann Kerr will share some simple exercises to improve your posture and increase your flexibility. Registration is suggested.
Join a conversation group for women led by reference librarians Ann Kerr, Shilpa Shanbhag and blogger Raj Vora to discuss topics of interest such as friendship, relationships, parenting, health, careers and spirituality. Registration is suggested.
Join librarian Jamie Anderson for an exciting video gaming session of Wii Sports using the Nintendo Wii video game console. This month's program will feature Wii Bowling. Adults of all ages are welcome. No prior video gaming experience is necessary. Registration is suggested.
Try out your acting chops (or indulge your secret passion) playing one of the great characters from dramatic literature or contemporary comedy—without the threat of performing in front of a live audience! We will “cast” and read a play aloud, around a table, as actors and production teams typically do at the first rehearsal of a play. Registration suggested.
Sunita Yadav teaches this series of yoga classes. All levels of experience are welcome. Participants should wear comfortable clothing and bring a towel or yoga mat. Class is limited to 30 participants. Registration is required and begins Monday, July 8, at 9:30 am. Participants must register online for each individual class date. Class dates are: July 22, July 29, August 5, August 12, August 19 and August 26. Go to mcl.org, click on the PROGRAM tab at the top of the page to access EventKeeper.
Slow down and join Reference Librarian Ann Kerr and reduce stress using meditation. Registration is suggested.
Reference Librarian Ann Kerr will share some simple exercises to improve your posture and increase your flexibility. Registration is suggested.
Sunita Yadav teaches this series of yoga classes. All levels of experience are welcome. Participants should wear comfortable clothing and bring a towel or yoga mat. Class is limited to 30 participants. Registration is required and begins Monday, July 8, at 9:30 am. Participants must register online for each individual class date. Class dates are: July 22, July 29, August 5, August 12, August 19 and August 26. Go to mcl.org, click on the PROGRAM tab at the top of the page to access EventKeeper.
This month’s workshop participants will read 8 - 10 minutes of their work and receive comments. The prompt for the workshop is “Messages from Home.” Registration is suggested.
According to the American Academy of Sleep Medicine, more that 100 million Americans have difficulty falling or staying asleep, which can negatively affect health and mood. Join Robert G. Mignone, DO, board certified in otolaryngology, for a discussion on new advances in the treatment of common sleep disorders, such as sleep apnea. Dr. Mignone is a member of the Medical Staff of Penn Medicine Princeton Health. Registration is suggested.
Slow down and join Reference Librarian Ann Kerr and reduce stress using meditation. Registration is suggested.
Reference Librarian Ann Kerr will share some simple exercises to improve your posture and increase your flexibility. Registration is suggested.
A paralyzed billionaire forms an unlikely friendship with his ex-convict caretaker. 126 min. PG-13. Registration is suggested.
Try out your acting chops (or indulge your secret passion) playing one of the great characters from dramatic literature or contemporary comedy—without the threat of performing in front of a live audience! We will “cast” and read a play aloud, around a table, as actors and production teams typically do at the first rehearsal of a play. Registration suggested.
Sunita Yadav teaches this series of yoga classes. All levels of experience are welcome. Participants should wear comfortable clothing and bring a towel or yoga mat. Class is limited to 30 participants. Registration is required and begins Monday, July 8, at 9:30 am. Participants must register online for each individual class date. Class dates are: July 22, July 29, August 5, August 12, August 19 and August 26. Go to mcl.org, click on the PROGRAM tab at the top of the page to access EventKeeper.
In this lecture rock historian Vincent Bruno will focus on the phenomenal rise of the British pop and rock acts that invaded our shores in the 1960s – from pop groups (The Beatles, The Dave Clark 5, The Animals, The Kinks) to the psychedelic and progressive bands (The Who, Pink Floyd, Cream, Traffic). He will explore highlights from landmark recordings that clearly defined this British pop renaissance era. This journey will also include aspects of British popular culture (cinema, fashion, TV and UK underground) whose influence added to the impact of this remarkable decade. Registration is suggested.
Slow down and join Reference Librarian Ann Kerr and reduce stress using meditation. Registration is suggested.
Reference Librarian Ann Kerr will share some simple exercises to improve your posture and increase your flexibility. Registration is suggested.
The Lawrence Library Poetry Circle and Bucket Book Club are planning a two-session summer reading of Dante’s masterpiece, The Divine Comedy (1555). It is universally known as one of the great poems of world literature. While the first session focuses on its translations, an overview of Dante's life, the political and religious background reflected in The Divine Comedy, the second session on August 30, will focus on the epic poem itself, especially on the first cantica Inferno, and its impact on readers and the rest of the literature world. Registration is suggested.
Join librarian Matthew Latta for a monthly open and informal discussion of events in the news. We will consider social, political and cultural issues from around the nation and around the world. Registration is suggested.
The health benefits of regular exercise for older adults are both physical and mental. Get moving with certified Senior Fitness Specialist Bob Kirby, and add some life to your years. Class is limited to 30 participants. Registration is required and begins Monday, August 26, at 9:30 am. Participants must register in person at circulation or over the phone for each individual class date. To register or cancel registration call 609-883-8294.
Knitters who already know the basics are invited to drop in to socialize with other knitters and work on a project of their choice. Experienced knitter Helene Plank will be available to assist individuals. Registration is suggested.
Needle crafters who already know the basic crochet stitches are invited to drop in to socialize and work on a project of their choice. Experienced needle crafter Margaret Woo will be available to assist individuals. Registration is suggested.
In 1851, France’s autocratic President Louis-Napoléon Bonaparte has ordered the arrest of all the men of a remote mountain farming village following a Republican uprising. The women spend years in total isolation, forced to tend the crops themselves. When a mysterious stranger arrives, he ignites passions that threaten to destroy the tight-knit community. 98 min. Not rated. French with English subtitles. Registration is suggested.
Slow down and join Reference Librarian Ann Kerr and reduce stress using meditation. Registration is suggested.
Reference Librarian Ann Kerr will share some simple exercises to improve your posture and increase your flexibility. Registration is suggested.
Join us for this drum circle. Bring your own drum or use one of ours. Registration is suggested.
Queen of France at sixteen, widowed at eighteen, Mary Stuart defies pressure to remarry and instead returns to her native Scotland to reclaim her rightful throne. By birth, she also has a rival claim to the throne of Elizabeth I, who rules as the Queen of England. Mary asserts her claim to the English throne, threatening Elizabeth's sovereignty. Betrayal, rebellion, and conspiracies within each court imperil both Queens, driving them apart, as each woman experiences the bitter cost of power. 124 min. R-rated. Registration is suggested.
Try out your acting chops (or indulge your secret passion) playing one of the great characters from dramatic literature or contemporary comedy—without the threat of performing in front of a live audience! We will “cast” and read a play aloud, around a table, as actors and production teams typically do at the first rehearsal of a play. Registration suggested.
This seminar presented by Valicia Rafferty, a Licensed Practical Nurse and a community liaison at LIFE St. Francis All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) in Bordentown, New Jersey, will cover who is at risk and/or afraid of falling, how to prevent falls at home and what to do if you fall. Registration is suggested.
Ian Knauer and Shelley Wiseman, the geniuses behind The Farm Cooking School will talk about end of summer farm to table cooking and their book The Farm Cooking School: Techniques & Recipes that Celebrate the Seasons. Copies of the book will be available through the Friends of the Library for sale and signing. Registration suggested.
Slow down and join Reference Librarian Ann Kerr and reduce stress using meditation. Registration is suggested.
Reference Librarian Ann Kerr will share some simple exercises to improve your posture and increase your flexibility. Registration is suggested.
Join a conversation group for women led by reference librarians Ann Kerr, Shilpa Shanbhag and blogger Raj Vora to discuss topics of interest such as friendship, relationships, parenting, health, careers and spirituality. Registration is suggested.
Join librarian Jamie Anderson for an exciting video gaming session of Wii Sports using the Nintendo Wii video game console. This month's program will feature Wii Bowling. Adults of all ages are welcome. No prior video gaming experience is necessary. Registration is suggested.
This is the story of Russian intelligence operative Oleg Gordievsky, revealing how his secret work as an undercover MI6 informant helped hasten the end of the Cold War. Registration is suggested.
Join us as New Jersey’s premier party band plays a mix of Motown, Oldies, Doo-Wop and Classic Rock. Registration is suggested.
Needle crafters who already know the basic crochet stitches are invited to drop in to socialize and work on a project of their choice. Experienced needle crafter Margaret Woo will be available to assist individuals. Registration is suggested.
Arborist Caryl Peck of SavATree will talk about our treed landscape: What it was like, how it changed, and what it is like now. Registration is suggested.
Slow down and join Reference Librarian Ann Kerr and reduce stress using meditation. Registration is suggested.
Reference Librarian Ann Kerr will share some simple exercises to improve your posture and increase your flexibility. Registration is suggested.
Join us for this drum circle. Bring your own drum or use one of ours. Registration is suggested.
Friday, September 20, 6:00–8:30 pm Preview Night
Saturday, September 21, 9:30 am – 4:30 pm through Sunday, September 29, 2019 Book Sale
Thousands of used, gently-read books will be available at the Friends of the Lawrence Library Book Sale. A special preview night will be held Friday, September 20. The library will be closed for normal operations during the preview event but you will have the first chance to get some amazing deals. Admission to the Preview Night is free for members of the Friends of the Lawrence Library, $5 for the general public, and $20 for booksellers. This event is the only time booksellers will be permitted to use scanning devices. Call 609-883-8294 for more information.
Friday, September 20, 6:00–8:30 pm Preview Night
Saturday, September 21, 9:30 am – 4:30 pm through Sunday, September 29, 2019 Book Sale
Thousands of used, gently-read books will be available at the Friends of the Lawrence Library Book Sale. A special preview night will be held Friday, September 20. The library will be closed for normal operations during the preview event but you will have the first chance to get some amazing deals. Admission to the Preview Night is free for members of the Friends of the Lawrence Library, $5 for the general public, and $20 for booksellers. This event is the only time booksellers will be permitted to use scanning devices. Call 609-883-8294 for more information.
Friday, September 20, 6:00–8:30 pm Preview Night
Saturday, September 21, 9:30 am – 4:30 pm through Sunday, September 29, 2019 Book Sale
Thousands of used, gently-read books will be available at the Friends of the Lawrence Library Book Sale. A special preview night will be held Friday, September 20. The library will be closed for normal operations during the preview event but you will have the first chance to get some amazing deals. Admission to the Preview Night is free for members of the Friends of the Lawrence Library, $5 for the general public, and $20 for booksellers. This event is the only time booksellers will be permitted to use scanning devices. Call 609-883-8294 for more information.
Friday, September 20, 6:00–8:30 pm Preview Night
Saturday, September 21, 9:30 am – 4:30 pm through Sunday, September 29, 2019 Book Sale
Thousands of used, gently-read books will be available at the Friends of the Lawrence Library Book Sale. A special preview night will be held Friday, September 20. The library will be closed for normal operations during the preview event but you will have the first chance to get some amazing deals. Admission to the Preview Night is free for members of the Friends of the Lawrence Library, $5 for the general public, and $20 for booksellers. This event is the only time booksellers will be permitted to use scanning devices. Call 609-883-8294 for more information.
Friday, September 20, 6:00–8:30 pm Preview Night
Saturday, September 21, 9:30 am – 4:30 pm through Sunday, September 29, 2019 Book Sale
Thousands of used, gently-read books will be available at the Friends of the Lawrence Library Book Sale. A special preview night will be held Friday, September 20. The library will be closed for normal operations during the preview event but you will have the first chance to get some amazing deals. Admission to the Preview Night is free for members of the Friends of the Lawrence Library, $5 for the general public, and $20 for booksellers. This event is the only time booksellers will be permitted to use scanning devices. Call 609-883-8294 for more information.
Friday, September 20, 6:00–8:30 pm Preview Night
Saturday, September 21, 9:30 am – 4:30 pm through Sunday, September 29, 2019 Book Sale
Thousands of used, gently-read books will be available at the Friends of the Lawrence Library Book Sale. A special preview night will be held Friday, September 20. The library will be closed for normal operations during the preview event but you will have the first chance to get some amazing deals. Admission to the Preview Night is free for members of the Friends of the Lawrence Library, $5 for the general public, and $20 for booksellers. This event is the only time booksellers will be permitted to use scanning devices. Call 609-883-8294 for more information.
Try out your acting chops (or indulge your secret passion) playing one of the great characters from dramatic literature or contemporary comedy—without the threat of performing in front of a live audience! We will “cast” and read a play aloud, around a table, as actors and production teams typically do at the first rehearsal of a play. Registration suggested.
Learn in this educational seminar how Medicare works, your rights and entitlements, benefits you may qualify for, and the differences between Medicare Supplement Plan and Medicare Advantage Plan. Presented by Anthony Williams, a Licensed Insurance Agent at BGA Insurance Group. Registration is suggested.
The health benefits of regular exercise for older adults are both physical and mental. Get moving with certified Senior Fitness Specialist Bob Kirby, and add some life to your years. Class is limited to 30 participants. Registration is required and begins Monday, August 26, at 9:30 am. Participants must register in person at circulation or over the phone for each individual class date. To register or cancel registration call 609-883-8294.
Knitters who already know the basics are invited to drop in to socialize with other knitters and work on a project of their choice. Experienced knitter Helene Plank will be available to assist individuals. Registration is suggested.
Every year, thousands of people suffering from painful joint conditions undergo replacement surgery and reclaim their lives. Join Brian Culp, MD, board certified orthopedic surgeon, for a discussion on how to know when it’s time for a joint replacement, what is involved and the services available at Penn Medicine Princeton Medical Center, including the Jim Craigie Center for Joint Replacement. Dr. Culp is a member of the Medical Staff of Penn Medicine Princeton Health. Registration is suggested.
Slow down and join Reference Librarian Ann Kerr and reduce stress using meditation. Registration is suggested.
Reference Librarian Ann Kerr will share some simple exercises to improve your posture and increase your flexibility. Registration is suggested.
The world literary tradition is thousands of years old, extraordinary diverse, and energized by creative genius. Novels, short stories, essays, and poetry written prior to the 21st century provide a rich soil worth exploring. The intent is to focus on works recognized to have a lasting impact on generations of readers and writers. Registration is suggested.
Certified personal trainer Stephanie Cuddahy will teach you how to line dance and get some fun exercise at the same time. She has taught line dancing and low-impact aerobics at the Hamilton Area YMCA. Registration is suggested.
The Ewing, Hickory Corner, Lawrence and West Windsor branches will be open for holiday hours, 9:30-5:00pm. All other branches will be closed.
The Ewing, Hickory Corner, Lawrence and West Windsor branches will be open for holiday hours, 9:30-5:00pm. All other branches will be closed.
The Ewing, Hickory Corner, Lawrence and West Windsor branches will be open for holiday hours, 9:30-5:00pm. All other branches will be closed.
The Ewing, Hickory Corner, Lawrence and West Windsor branches will be open for holiday hours, 9:30-5:00pm. All other branches will be closed.
The Ewing, Hickory Corner, Lawrence and West Windsor branches will be open for holiday hours, 9:30-5:00pm. All other branches will be closed.
The Ewing, Hickory Corner, Lawrence and West Windsor branches will be open for holiday hours, 9:30-5:00pm. All other branches will be closed.
The Ewing, Hickory Corner, Lawrence and West Windsor branches will be open for holiday hours, 9:30-5:00pm. All other branches will be closed.
Due to the inclement weather, all branches of the Mercer County Library System are closing at 4:00pm today and all events are cancelled, please check our website and/or catalog for updates regarding due dates and other important announcements.
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