Mercer County Library System
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Join our new club for board and card game enthusiasts. Bring your own games or use one of ours. Drop-ins welcome. Bring a friend!
Registration is preferred.
For ages 3 and under. Get moving and grooving while practicing early literacy skills. This 30 minute program will focus on songs, rhymes, music, and a shared story! We will use shaker eggs, scarves, and more. Each child will receive a craft kit to take home.
No registration required.
Join Miss Pam for indoor storytime and a craft. Ages 2-5 with caregiver. Sponsored by the Friends of the Lawrence Library.
Registration is no longer required.
Registration is not required prior to the event.
Introduce your child to library Story times. Age-appropriate books, songs, nursery rhymes, shakers, and ribbon sticks are shared with the group, with 20-30 minutes of structured group time. Ages 0-3 years, with a caregiver.
This program is a great way to introduce your child to library story times and reading. Age appropriate books, songs, nursery rhymes, puppets and felt board figures are shared with the group. After 20 minutes of structured group time, there is time for play and for socializing. Suggested for children ages birth - 36 months.
Registration is required prior to the event. Please complete one registration for the entire family attending together.
Preschoolers ages 3 to 5 are invited to a program focusing on the various elements of STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art and math).
Registration is required prior to the event. Please complete one registration for each participant. If you need to cancel your registration, please notify us as soon as possible to allow a space to open up for another.
Please register.
Join Miss Susan for music and movement action rhymes! Children 5 and under with adults.
Children ages 6 months - 24 months, accompanied by an adult are invited to come and enjoy songs and rhymes with Miss Cathy.
Registration is required prior to the event. If you need to cancel your registration, please notify us as soon as possible to allow a space to open up for another.
Join us for Playdate Pals, where kids can explore and learn together each week. There will be a rotation of toys and games each week to encourage children to play together and socialize.
Registration is not required.
Join us for a creation station with different projects each week. Suggested for children ages 5 and under with adult. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.
Try out your artistic talents and learn to draw new images each week. Patrons will be provided clipboards, paper and colored pencils for the duration of the program. Attendees are encouraged to bring their own materials. In case of inclement weather, Drawing Party will be held indoors.
Registration is required.
Do you enjy the company of fellow crafters as you work on your craft project? If that awnser is "yes", then come on over to the Knitting and Crochet Club here at Hollowbrook library. Bring a knitting, crochet, cross stich or any project you are working on and sit back and craft! For ages 16 and up.
Learn important computer terminology and the basics of using Windows 11. In-person only. There is no virtual option for this class.
Strong mouse skills are essential!
Classes are intended for adult learners, registration is required prior to class. Please call or email us if you need to cancel.
Nemo is a high-end thief focused on snatching explosive artworks. His latest heist is inside a New York penthouse residence. However, as he is doing his deed, things go awry. Soon, he finds himself trapped inside the posh place, with nothing but evidence of a lavish lifestyle and the expensive artworks he's planning to steal. To his horror, there's not even some food or water there. So begins his quest to escape or to survive, whichever comes first. 105 minutes. Rated R. Sponsored by the Friends of the Lawrence Library.
Advanced registration is appreciated.
Hickory Corner librarian Mary Astarita will moderate a thoughtful discussion of current events. All adults are welcome. No preparation is necessary; the librarian will offer newspaper headlines for discussion.
Please register.
Every Wednesday at 3:00 pm. Come build Lego creations. Suggested for children ages 5 and under with adults.
If you are interested in becoming a US citizen, we can help! Join our free preparation class to study & practice for your citizenship exam.
Registration is required prior to the event. Please call the branch. If you register and realize you cannot make it, please contact us so someone else can have your spot.
Children, ages 5-10 (grades K-5th), are welcome to come learn how to play chess and play against others. No prior chess experience required.
Registration is required prior to the event. Please complete one registration for each participant. If you need to cancel your registration, please notify us as soon as possible to allow a space to open up for another.
Fun science projects and experiments for school-age children ages 6-10. Sponsored by the Friends of the Ewing Library.
Children ages 5 and under, accompanied by an adult, are invited to join us for storytime. We will share books, action rhymes, and songs. We will focus on the same theme all week. Children will receive a take-home craft after storytime.
Registration is required prior to the event. Please complete one registration for the entire family attending together.
Children, ages 5-10, accompanied by an adult, are invited for a program focusing on the various elements of STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art, and math).
Registration is required prior to the event. If you need to cancel your registration, please notify us as soon as possible to allow a space to open up for another.
Registration is required prior to class. Please call or email us if you need to cancel.
This program creates a safe space where all women can come as they are, listen and share about (not required) themselves fully and open. A topic about self-healing, self-care will be discussed. Participants will have a chance to share, listen, and learn together. Light refreshments will be provided. Led by Maria Laura King, a registered nurse and certified Reiki practitioner.
Registration is requested prior to the event.
**Please note this class has been updated to Virtual Only**
Surf the web more safely. We’ll discuss different types of online scams, how to spot them, and what to do about them. You will also learn about the importance of strong passwords, and how to create passwords you can remember. Some internet experience recommended.
Registration is required prior to class. Please call or email us if you need to cancel.
On Saturday, October 14, there will be a solar eclipse! Looking at the sun is very tempting, but it can result in serious eye damage to the retina. Come make a DIY viewer using a cereal box and other common materials so you can safely view the sun! Suggested for children ages 6-11 years, with a caregiver to supervise. Sponsored by the Friends of the Lawrence Library.
Registration is required prior to the event. Please complete one registration form per child. If unable to attend, please call to cancel.
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Safe Eclipse Viewing
Observing the sun directly, without the benefit of eye protection provided by special eclipse viewing glasses, will likely result in serious personal injury, up to and including permanent eye damage and blindness. If the User Instructions imprinted on the glasses are not followed, or if damaged or modified glasses are used, permanent eye injury could result.
By using the eclipse glasses to view the sun, you agree with the following:
The Mercer County Library System is not responsible for any damage incurred to your person or your personal property while viewing the sun during the October 14, 2023 or April 8, 2024 eclipse.
Children ages 2 to 5 are welcome for a storytime with books, songs and a craft activity.
Registration is required prior to the event. Please complete one registration for each participant. If you need to cancel your registration, please notify us as soon as possible to allow a space to open up for another.
For ages 2-5. Children will explore the letters of the alphabet through 30 minutes of games, activities, crafts, and sensory play. This is a fun way to introduce and reinforce letters to preschool children. Come dressed for a mess!
Registration is required. If you register and cannot make it, please call the library to allow someone else to attend the program.
Join Miss Jen for storytime and a craft! For children ages 2-5, with an adult to supervise. Sponsored by the Friends of the Lawrence Library.
No registration is required.
This program is for children ages 2 - 4 years, with a caregiver. Little Steamers is a program that focuses on the five areas of STEAM; science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics, all geared toward toddlers. Each week, toddlers will build, experiment, investigate, and have fun while exploring a new topic.
Registration is required prior to the event. Please note which Little Steamers session you are signing up for as there is a 10:00 AM session and a repeat session at 11:00 AM. Please sign up for only one session. We recommend that you arrive 5 minutes before the program starts. If you have not arrived by the start of the program, we may give your spot to someone who is waiting. We may not be able to accommodate late arrivals. We appreciate your cooperation so we may offer a smoother flow of activities to the entire group.
Children, ages 2 and up, accompanied by an adult, are invited to join us for storytime, songs, and a craft.
Registration is required prior to the event. If you need to cancel your registration, please notify us as soon as possible to allow a space to open up for another.
Join Miss Chetna for rhymes and songs! Children ages birth to 18 months with adult.
Children, under age 2, are welcome for a program including music and fingerplays specifically designed for babies and young toddlers.
Registration is required prior to the event. Please complete one registration for each participant. If you need to cancel your registration, please notify us as soon as possible to allow a space to open up for another.
Join us for stories, action rhymes and songs. Children will receive an age appropriate take home craft. Storytimes run about 30 minutes and focus on the same theme all week. Ages 2 - 5 with adult supervision. Siblings welcome. Small chairs are provided. Feel free to bring your own chair or a blanket if you prefer. In the case of inclement weather we will move Storytime inside.
Registration is required prior to the event. Please complete one registration for the entire family attending together.
A half-hour of stories, songs, and movement, followed by a craft activity. Ages 2-5 with a caregiver.
Join us as we celebrate Autumn with our card-making workshop featuring a Fall-themed Easel Card.
Registration is required, space is limited. If a registered participant fails to show up, that space will be filled with walk-ins – so feel free to stop by just before 10:30 to see if there is room.
This program is for children ages 2 - 4 years, with a caregiver. Little Steamers is a program that focuses on the five areas of STEAM; science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics, all geared toward toddlers. Each week, toddlers will build, experiment, investigate, and have fun while exploring a new topic.
Registration is required prior to the event. Please note which Little Steamers session you are signing up for as there is a 10:00 AM session and a repeat session at 11:00 AM. Please sign up for only one session. We recommend that you arrive 5 minutes before the program starts. If you have not arrived by the start of the program, we may give your spot to someone who is waiting. We may not be able to accommodate late arrivals. We appreciate your cooperation so we may offer a smoother flow of activities to the entire group.
When story time ends, it's time to free play with our puzzles. Ages 2-5, with a caregiver.
Children, ages 2 and up, accompanied by an adult, are invited to join us for a music and movement program.
Registration is required prior to the event. If you need to cancel your registration, please notify us as soon as possible to allow a space to open up for another.
With assistance, make a craft for yourself or a friend. Led by librarian Shilpa Shanbhag.
Please register.
Playdough creations based on a storytime theme. Children ages 5 and under with adults.
Relax, refocus, and rejuvenate. Take a moment to regain the peace lost during our busy days. Facilitated by Hightstown Branch staff member, Leena, who is a 13-year practitioner of Rajyoga meditation.
Registration is required prior to the event. If you register and realize you cannot make it, please contact us so someone else can have your spot.
Pick from a variety of recycled materials (cardboard, fabric, plastic, paper, etc.) to complete the challenge of the month. For all ages, with an adult to supervise. This month’s challenge is to create upcycled flowers. Come just once to make a flower or two, or come back each week in October to create an entire bouquet and vase! Sponsored by the Friends of the Lawrence Branch.
This is a drop-in program. There's no need to register, and you can stop by any time from 1-5 to participate.
For adults who just want to sing for fun! Come learn about proper vocal technique through a variety of vocal warm-ups, team building activities, and songs from the Justice Choir Songbook that highlight justice, equity and peace. No prior singing experience necessary! Presented by Rachel Siegel, owner of Acoustix Studio.
Registration is required prior to the event.
Fall in love with the napkin technique with a surprise pop up inside. This technique can be applied to any napkins you have at home for any occasion.
Registration is required, space is limited. If a registered participant fails to show up, that space will be filled with walk-ins – so feel free to stop by just before 10:30 to see if there is room.
Create a Word document. Become familiar with the Office Ribbon, type, format, and edit, then print your document.
Strong mouse skills are essential!
Classes are intended for adult learners, registration is required prior to class. Please call or email us if you need to cancel.
Join us to work on your project and enjoy some good conversation. Assistance is available for beginning crocheters.
Please register.
Big STEAMers is a club for children that focuses on the five areas of STEAM; science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics. Each week, children will build, experiment, investigate, and have fun while exploring a new topic. Ages 6-11 years, with a caregiver.
Registration is suggested for this program. Walk-ins are welcome as space permits.We recommend that you arrive 5 minutes before the program starts. If you have not arrived by the start of the program, we may give your spot to someone who is waiting. We may not be able to accommodate late arrivals. We appreciate your cooperation so we may offer a smoother flow of activities to the entire group.
School-aged children ages 5 to 10 (grades K-5th) are welcome to create a fall themed windsock.
Registration is required prior to the event. Please complete one registration for each participant. If you need to cancel your registration, please notify us as soon as possible to allow a space to open up for another.
Do you like to build and create? Join us at the library to create fun designs and shapes. Ages 5 -11.
No registration required.
Learn how to present like a pro in the second of a two part presentation and practice session taught by one of Mercer County Community College's communications professors, Kate Carnevale. Gain the confidence to speak in front of others and learn important leadership skills!
Registration is preferred, but not required. Walk-ins welcome. Ages 12-18. If you signed up and/or attended the first session, it is recommended that you come to the second session to complete the course.
Come create with clay! Make a sculpture of your choice with air-dry clay with the guidance of a librarian. For children of all ages, with a caregiver to supervise. Sponsored by the Friends of the Lawrence Library.
Registration is required prior to the event. Please complete one registration form per child. If you register and cannot make it, please phone so someone else can have your slot.
Performing without instruments, acapella ensemble Jersey Transit sings a repertoire of songs taken from jazz standards to reggae to R&B to today’s pop. The ensemble has been around for more than 25 years, with some of the original members still in the group. Sponsored by the Friends of the Lawrence Library.
Advance registration is appreciated.
This program is all about music and movement! Join Miss. Lauren as we play your favorite story-time songs and your toddlers & preschoolers can sing, dance, and move to the music. Shaky eggs, bells, bubbles, and more! Suggested for children, ages 2-5, with a caregiver. We will be outdoors! Please bring a chair or blanket to sit on! Sponsored by the Friends of the Lawrence Library.
Registration is required prior to the event. Please complete one registration form per child. If unable to attend, please call or email to cancel.
Songs, rhymes, stories and craft. Suggested for children ages 2-5 with adult.
Children are invited to join Miss Andrea for a dance party! Dance along as she plays her favorite songs to get you up and moving.
Registration is required prior to the event. Please complete one registration for each participant. If you need to cancel your registration, please notify us as soon as possible to allow a space to open up for another.
Children of all ages, accompanied by an adult, are invited to come sing and dance with Miss Kim.
Registration is required prior to the event. If you need to cancel your registration, please notify us as soon as possible to allow a space to open up for another.
Join musician Pat McKinley for a toddler sing-along! For children ages 0-5 with their caregivers. Sponsored by the Friends of the West Windsor Library.
Registration is not required.
Too old for Baby Time and not quite ready to sit through a Story Time? Join us for singing, dancing, and rhymes. There is an emphasis on interaction with the music and the rhymes through singing, actions, and props to build pre-literacy skills. This program is for children ages 5 and under who are accompanied by an adult.
Registration is required prior to the event. Please complete one registration for the entire family attending together.
Stay and play a while, right after Toddler Rock. It's a great way to build early social and emotional skills by spending time together! Ages 2 and up with a care giver.
This is a drop-in program.
With assistance, make a craft for yourself or a friend. Led by librarian Shilpa Shanbhag.
Please register.
Playdough creations based on a storytime theme. Children ages 5 and under with adults.
The usual line is "Winter is Coming" -- but in the yarn world we say "Sweater Weather is Coming." Bring your current project, be it sweater, blanket, or scarf and join us! All hook and needle crafters are welcome!
Learn how to use search engines in an internet browser, refine a search to get more accurate results, identify the parts of a URL, and differentiate between web sites and web advertisements.
Strong mouse skills are essential!
Classes are intended for adult learners, registration is required prior to class. Please call or email us if you need to cancel.
Polite Society (2023); rated PG-13; 103 minutes
Please register.
Join our in-person drum circle led by popular long-time facilitator Ange Chianese. Drummers of all levels of experience are invited to participate. Bring your own drums or use one of ours. Sponsored by the Friends of the Lawrence Library.
Advanced registration is appreciated.
Stop by the Children's area and celebrate Banned Book Week with a mini megaphone craft! Tell everyone you read banned books! Supplies and instructions will be out in the department; work at your own pace. For all ages. While supplies last. Sponsored by the Friends of the Lawrence Library.
Children ages 0-8 are welcome to enjoy classic and original tunes by local musician, Tim Hoh, at this outdoor concert during the Hightstown Harvest Fair and the Hightstown Library Association's book sale. Sponsored by Hightstown Library Association.
No registration required. In case of rain, the program will be moved inside.
Children, ages 5 and up, accompanied by an adult, are invited to come and practice reading to our therapy dog. Each reader will have a 15 minute session. Please arrive a few minutes before your appointment to choose a book to read.
Registration is required prior to the event. If you need to cancel your registration, please notify us as soon as possible to allow a space to open up for another.
Relieve stress via meditation, anyone can do it! Sahaja yoga meditation is practiced worldwide. Open to all ages.
Children, ages 5 and up, accompanied by an adult, are invited to come and practice reading to our therapy dog. Each reader will have a 15 minute session. Please arrive a few minutes before your appointment to choose a book to read.
Registration is required prior to the event. If you need to cancel your registration, please notify us as soon as possible to allow a space to open up for another.
Celebrate the colors of Fall! This class will teach you to make a pop out gatefold card, sure to impress your recipient for whatever occasion you select. All materials will be provided. Present by Alicia Vincellette, Inked Edge Paper Art.
Registration is required prior to the event.
Children, ages 5 and up, accompanied by an adult, are invited to come and practice reading to our therapy dog. Each reader will have a 15 minute session. Please arrive a few minutes before your appointment to choose a book to read.
Registration is required prior to the event. If you need to cancel your registration, please notify us as soon as possible to allow a space to open up for another.
Families with young children (suggested for ages 6 and under) are welcome for a program filled with songs, stories and a craft activity.
Registration is required prior to the event. Please complete one registration for each participant. If you need to cancel your registration, please notify us as soon as possible to allow a space to open up for another.
Children, ages 5 and up, accompanied by an adult, are invited to come and practice reading to our therapy dog. Each reader will have a 15 minute session. Please arrive a few minutes before your appointment to choose a book to read.
Registration is required prior to the event. If you need to cancel your registration, please notify us as soon as possible to allow a space to open up for another.
Join Miss Lisa for mTiny Robot Fun! Explore the wonder of simple block coding with robots! MTiny’s are adorable robots with a cute panda look. This program is for children ages 5 and older.
Registration is required.
Join Miss Lisa for mTiny Robot Fun! Explore the wonder of simple block coding with robots! MTiny’s are adorable robots with a cute panda look. This program is for children ages 5 and older.
Registration is required.
Asteroid City (2023, PG-13), with Jason Schwartzman, Scarlett Johansson, and Tom Hanks. Following a writer on his world famous fictional play about a grieving father who travels with his tech-obsessed family to small rural Asteroid City to compete in a junior stargazing event, only to have his world view disrupted forever. Runtime: 105 min.
Join us for the easy scarecrow craft, for ages 6-12 with adults. The library will provide the materials. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.
Use paper, copper tape, LED lights, and coin cell batteries to create cool light-up projects. Recommended for children ages 6+, with a caregiver to supervise. This month's project is to create an annular solar eclipse. A limited number of eclipse glasses will be available. Sponsored by the Friends of the Lawrence Library.
Registration is required prior to the event. Please complete one registration form per child. If you register and cannot make it, please phone so someone else can have your slot.
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Safe Eclipse Viewing
Observing the sun directly, without the benefit of eye protection provided by special eclipse viewing glasses, will likely result in serious personal injury, up to and including permanent eye damage and blindness. If the User Instructions imprinted on the glasses are not followed, or if damaged or modified glasses are used, permanent eye injury could result.
By using the eclipse glasses to view the sun, you agree with the following:
The Mercer County Library System is not responsible for any damage incurred to your person or your personal property while viewing the sun during the October 14, 2023 or April 8, 2024 eclipse.
Over the course of four Sunday afternoon sessions, children enrolled in NJ STEM Astronomy Workshop will learn about how all aspects of STEM contribute to the field of astronomy. From understanding the universe, to the potentials of gravity. From engineering and launching spacecraft to collecting and analyzing space data.
With each lesson, your child will be presented with a final project idea that they can complete, as well as guidance on the process. At the final session on Oct. 29th, students will have a chance to present their final project to their parents and their peers, and will receive a course completion certificate.
This NJ STEM program is provided by frour outstanding teen volunteers with a passion for STEM. They want to give all kids the opportunity to complete STEM related projects that they would be unable to do in public schools.
This project is supported by funds from LibraryLinkNJ as part of the Level Up Your Library mini-grant program. LibraryLinkNJ and its services are funded by the New Jersey State Library.
For children in grades 5-8.
Registration is required.
About a Boy (2002); rated PG-13; 118 minutes
Please register.
Bring your board games to play with your friends. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.
Hollowbrook Library will be handing out Eclipse glasses throughout the week of October 10 to October 13. In order to get a pair, you need to register online and collect your glasses from the library. There's a limited amount of glasses that will be given out. Only one pair of glasses per registration. When picking them up, please provide ID, to ensure you get your glasses. For ages 16 and up.
Regisration is required.
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Safe Eclipse Viewing
Observing the sun directly, without the benefit of eye protection provided by special eclipse viewing glasses, will likely result in serious personal injury, up to and including permanent eye damage and blindness. If the User Instructions imprinted on the glasses are not followed, or if damaged or modified glasses are used, permanent eye injury could result.
By using the eclipse glasses to view the sun, you agree with the following:
The Mercer County Library System is not responsible for any damage incurred to your person or your personal property while viewing the sun during the October 14, 2023 or April 8, 2024 eclipse.
Join us for a fun, upbeat program of songs, rhymes, finger-plays, board books and activities to promote early literacy in infants and young toddlers! Led by a librarian; caregiver participation is required. Recommended for ages 6-24 months. Sponsored by the Friends of the Lawrence Library.
Registration is suggested prior to the event. Please complete one registration form per child. If unable to attend, please call to cancel.
Come and learn a different letter of the alphabet with animal stories and crafts. This week is the letter "V". For children, ages 2 and up, accompanied by an adult.
Registration is required prior to the event. If you need to cancel your registration, please notify us as soon as possible to allow a space to open up for another.
Children ages 2 to 5 are welcome for a storytime with books, songs and a craft activity in honor of Fire Prevention Week.
Registration is required prior to the event. Please complete one registration for each participant. If you need to cancel your registration, please notify us as soon as possible to allow a space to open up for another.
Too old for Baby Time and not quite ready to sit through a Story Time? Join us for singing, dancing, and rhymes. There is an emphasis on interaction with the music and the rhymes through singing, actions, and props to build pre-literacy skills. This program is for children ages 5 and under who are accompanied by an adult. Small chairs are provided. Feel free to bring your own chair or a blanket if you prefer. In the case of inclement weather we will move Toddler Rock inside.
Registration is required prior to the event. Please complete one registration for the entire family attending together.
Join Miss Brielle for a mix of stories, songs and a craft. For children ages 2-5 with their caregiver.
Registration is not required for this program.
A half-hour of stories, songs, and movement, followed by a craft activity. Ages 2-5 with a caregiver.
Songs, rhymes, stories, and crafts. Suggested for children, ages 5 and under with adults.
Children, ages 2 and up, accompanied by an adult, are invited to join us for an interactive and play-filled program featuring songs, rhymes and activities with the library's parachute!
Registration is required prior to the event. If you need to cancel your registration, please notify us as soon as possible to allow a space to open up for another.
When story time ends, it's time to free play with our puzzles. Ages 2-5, with a caregiver.
Toddlers will create projects with a Spring theme! Suggested for children, ages 5 and under with adult. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.
Meet the Firefighters from West Trenton Fire Co. in the library's parking lot, get up a closer look at the fire engine, and learn about fire prevention. Free giveaways!
Join us for an activity-based program inspired by fun picture books. For ages 2-5 with a caregiver.
Registration is required prior to the event. Enter one registration for the entire family.
Do you love all things murder, mayhem, and mystery? Join us to listen to an episode of a true-crime podcast, and share our thoughts and speculate about what’s going to happen next. This week will be episode 7 of the podcast “Norco '80.” Let the suspense, thrills, and chills begin!
Registration is required.
Join us for messy crafts with different projects each week! Please dress down for messy play. Suggested for children ages 5 and under with adult.
We will make a refreshing, bold-flavored, chili-garlic smashed cucumber salad. Sponsored by the Friends of the Hickory Corner Library.
Registration is required.
Ever wanted to knit a hat for yourself or a loved one, but don’t know how? Librarian Kimberley will teach you how to finger knit a beanie to keep you warm this winter—no experience required! Yarn will be provided; you bring the fingers! Please plan on attending both sessions in order to complete the project; Part 2 will take place November 14 from 3pm-4pm. Sponsored by the Friends of Lawrence Library.
Registration is required and limited to 10 participants.
Join us to make Mexican Sun Yarn Art. Suggested for children ages 3 - 8 with adult supervision.
This is a drop-in event.
Children ages 4 and up are welcome to come play a fun game of bingo with a Halloween theme. Every participant will receive a prize!
Do you want to learn to crochet? Do you already love crochet? If you answered yes to either of these questions, you should come to the Kids' Crochet Club. Hooks and yarn will be provided to use during the program. If you already have hooks and yarn, bring them along!
Registration is required.
Entry-level ESL is taught by experienced staff member Victor Fernandez. New students are welcome any week & you can drop in after 5:00 pm, if needed.
Registration is not necessary.
Create a Word document. Become familiar with the Office Ribbon, type, format, and edit, then print your document.
Strong mouse skills are essential!
Classes are intended for adult learners, registration is required prior to class. Please call or email us if you need to cancel.
Join us for this fun, new program where you can create the cutest Kawaii crafts! Kawaii is the culture of cuteness in Japan. This month we are making Halloween clay pot!! For children ages 3 years old and up, with a caregiver. Sponsored by the Friends of the Lawrence Library.
Registration is required prior to the event. Please complete one registration form per child. If unable to attend, please call to cancel.
The founding of our country as seen through the eyes of the artist. With an over 100 photo feast for the eyes, an information feat for the brain, and even a little singing feast for the ears—even if you can’t carry a tune! Presented by Joel Farkas, volunteer docent for The National Park Service at Washington’s Headquarters in Morristown. Sponsored by the Friends of the Hickory Corner Library.
Registration with an email is required, so we can send you a link to connect through GoToMeeting. You will receive the link approximately 24 hours before the program.
Come learn how to play one of the greatest games in the world....CHESS! In this group lesson, your instructor will teach you to identify the pieces of the game, how they move, and guide the class through gameplay. This program is for children ages 6+.
Registration is required for this program.
Join us on Facebook for our monthly virtual book group. This month we will discuss The Book Thief by Markus Zusak
Please Note: If you haven't already, please submit a request to join the group prior to the discussion.
Black Leopard, Red Wolf by Marlon James. Tracker is known far and wide for his skills as a hunter: "He has a nose," people say. Engaged to track down a mysterious boy who disappeared three years earlier, Tracker breaks his own rule of always working alone when he finds himself part of a group that comes together to search for the boy. The band is a hodgepodge, full of unusual characters with secrets of their own, including a shape-shifting man-animal known as Leopard. As Tracker follows the boy's scent — from one ancient city to another; into dense forests and across deep rivers — he and the band are set upon by creatures intent on destroying them. As he struggles to survive, Tracker starts to wonder: Who, really, is this boy? Why has he been missing for so long? Why do so many people want to keep Tracker from finding him? And perhaps the most important questions of all: Who is telling the truth, and who is lying?
Hollowbrook Library will be handing out Eclipse glasses throughout the week of October 10 to October 13. In order to get a pair, you need to register online and collect your glasses from the library. There's a limited amount of glasses that will be given out. Only one pair of glasses per registration. When picking them up, please provide ID, to ensure you get your glasses. For ages 16 and up.
Regisration is required.
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Safe Eclipse Viewing
Observing the sun directly, without the benefit of eye protection provided by special eclipse viewing glasses, will likely result in serious personal injury, up to and including permanent eye damage and blindness. If the User Instructions imprinted on the glasses are not followed, or if damaged or modified glasses are used, permanent eye injury could result.
By using the eclipse glasses to view the sun, you agree with the following:
The Mercer County Library System is not responsible for any damage incurred to your person or your personal property while viewing the sun during the October 14, 2023 or April 8, 2024 eclipse.
Children ages 0-5 will enjoy classic and original children's songs by local musician, Miss Kim. Sponsored by the Hightstown Library Association.
Online registration suggested.
Join Miss Pam for indoor storytime and a craft. Ages 2-5 with caregiver. Sponsored by the Friends of the Lawrence Library.
Registration is no longer required.
This month we're doing something a little bit different - we are going to just play. You'll get watercolors, brushes and paper - and a few ideas, techniques, prompts, or suggestions ... and off you go! All craft supplies are provided. For ages 18 and up. Sponsored by the Friends of the West Windsor Library.
Registration is required, space is limited. If a registered participant fails to show up, that space will be filled with walk-ins – so feel free to stop by just before 10 am to see if there is room.
Hickory Corner librarian Chip McAuley leads discussion of popular fiction titles. This month’s selection is The Late Americans, by Brandon Taylor.
Please register.
Introduce your child to library Story times. Age-appropriate books, songs, nursery rhymes, shakers, and ribbon sticks are shared with the group, with 20-30 minutes of structured group time. Ages 0-3 years, with a caregiver.
This program is a great way to introduce your child to library story times and reading. Age appropriate books, songs, nursery rhymes, puppets and felt board figures are shared with the group. After 20 minutes of structured group time, there is time for play and for socializing. Suggested for children ages birth - 36 months.
Registration is required prior to the event. Please complete one registration for the entire family attending together.
Preschoolers ages 3 to 5 are invited to a program focusing on the various elements of STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art and math).
Registration is required prior to the event. Please complete one registration for each participant. If you need to cancel your registration, please notify us as soon as possible to allow a space to open up for another.
Join Miss Susan for music and movement action rhymes! Children 5 and under with adults.
Children ages 6 months - 24 months, accompanied by an adult are invited to come and enjoy songs and rhymes with Miss Cathy.
Registration is required prior to the event. If you need to cancel your registration, please notify us as soon as possible to allow a space to open up for another.
Join us for Playdate Pals, where kids can explore and learn together each week. There will be a rotation of toys and games each week to encourage children to play together and socialize.
Registration is not required.
Join us for a creation station with different projects each week. Suggested for children ages 5 and under with adult. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.
Do you enjoy the company of fellow crafters as you work on your craft project? If that answer is "yes", then come on over to the Knitting and Crochet Club here at Hollowbrook library. Bring a knitting, crochet, cross stich or any project you are working on and sit back and craft! For ages 16 and up.
Support groups offer caregivers a little breathing space and a chance to just talk. If you are a caregiver for an older adult at home or in a facility, then please join us for our caregiver support group facilitated by Steven Guarino Senior, Well-Being Specialist for Oaks Integrated Care. This monthly gathering offers an opportunity:
This program is funded through the Older Americans Act and Mercer County Office on Aging/ADRC.
Registration is requested prior to the event.
Learn how to organize and manage your files and folders in Windows 11, from creation to deletion.
Taking PC Basics first is recommended.
Classes are intended for adult learners, registration is required prior to class. Please call or email us if you need to cancel.
Do you like to knit and/or crochet? Or do you want to learn? Join Meeta Jairam, local Robbinsville resident, to talk patterns and projects and share tips and tricks! Bring your current project and materials, or if you are new to knitting/crocheting, your materials and a willingness to learn! Everyone is welcome, from beginners to experts.
Registration is required for the event.
Hickory Corner librarian Mary Astarita will moderate a thoughtful discussion of current events. All adults are welcome. No preparation is necessary; the librarian will offer newspaper headlines for discussion.
Please register.
Every Wednesday at 3:00 pm. Come build Lego creations. Suggested for children ages 5 and under with adults.
This is a fun and non-judgmental conversation circle for anyone who wants to practice their English language skills. We’ll talk about our lives, our interests and anything else we feel like saying in this safe and relaxed group. No materials are required. Librarian Andrew Punk will facilitate this non-structured class.
Advanced registration is appreciated.
If you are interested in becoming a US citizen, we can help! Join our free preparation class to study & practice for your citizenship exam.
Registration is required prior to the event. Please call the branch. If you register and realize you cannot make it, please contact us so someone else can have your spot.
Reading Rebels is a book club for adventurous kids in grades 4-5 who want to explore books using guided reading techniques and fun games. Led by two experienced teachers, this club will help readers build comprehension skills and find new books and authors.
Registration required.
Children, ages 5-10 (grades K-5th), are welcome to come learn how to play chess and play against others. No prior chess experience required.
Registration is required prior to the event. Please complete one registration for each participant. If you need to cancel your registration, please notify us as soon as possible to allow a space to open up for another.
Fun science projects and experiments for school-age children ages 6-10. Sponsored by the Friends of the Ewing Library.
Children ages 5 and under, accompanied by an adult, are invited to join us for storytime. We will share books, action rhymes, and songs. We will focus on the same theme all week. Children will receive a take-home craft after storytime.
Registration is required prior to the event. Please complete one registration for the entire family attending together.
Children, ages 5-10, accompanied by an adult, are invited for a program focusing on the various elements of STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art, and math).
Registration is required prior to the event. If you need to cancel your registration, please notify us as soon as possible to allow a space to open up for another.
Learn the basics of this spreadsheet program. See how easy it is to input and edit data.
Strong mouse skills are essential!
Classes are intended for adult learners, registration is required prior to class. Please call or email us if you need to cancel.
Children ages 2 to 5 are welcome for a storytime with books, songs and a craft activity.
Registration is required prior to the event. Please complete one registration for each participant. If you need to cancel your registration, please notify us as soon as possible to allow a space to open up for another.
Learn basic coding and logic skills as you direct a cute little robot through different challenges! Create its world using special, large puzzle pieces, and then use a controller and command cards to direct its path. Fun! Suggested for children ages 5-9 years, with a caregiver to supervise. Family groups will work together, sharing a robot. Sponsored by the Friends of the Lawrence Library.
Registration is required prior to the event. Please complete one registration form per family. If there are more than 3 kids in your group, please register for a second slot. If unable to attend, please call to cancel.
We know it mostly as Route 206, but today as in years gone by it has been known by many other names, almost 20 in fact. They include the Assunpink Trail used by the Lenni Lenape, the Kings Highway traveled by armies on both sides in the American Revolution, the Lincoln Highway in the early days of the automotive age, and Main Street in the village of Lawrenceville. Join us to learn about the twists and turns and ups and downs of the 400-year history of Lawrence’s main thoroughfare. Presented by Dennis Waters, former Lawrence Township Historian.
Registration with an email is required, so we can send you a link to connect through GoToMeeting. You will receive the link approximately 24 hours before the program.
Hollowbrook Library will be handing out Eclipse glasses throughout the week of October 10 to October 13. In order to get a pair, you need to register online and collect your glasses from the library. There's a limited amount of glasses that will be given out. Only one pair of glasses per registration. When picking them up, please provide ID, to ensure you get your glasses. For ages 16 and up.
Regisration is required.
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Safe Eclipse Viewing
Observing the sun directly, without the benefit of eye protection provided by special eclipse viewing glasses, will likely result in serious personal injury, up to and including permanent eye damage and blindness. If the User Instructions imprinted on the glasses are not followed, or if damaged or modified glasses are used, permanent eye injury could result.
By using the eclipse glasses to view the sun, you agree with the following:
The Mercer County Library System is not responsible for any damage incurred to your person or your personal property while viewing the sun during the October 14, 2023 or April 8, 2024 eclipse.
Join Miss Jen for storytime and a craft! For children ages 2-5, with an adult to supervise. Sponsored by the Friends of the Lawrence Library.
No registration is required.
This program is for children ages 2 - 4 years, with a caregiver. Little Steamers is a program that focuses on the five areas of STEAM; science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics, all geared toward toddlers. Each week, toddlers will build, experiment, investigate, and have fun while exploring a new topic.
Registration is required prior to the event. Please note which Little Steamers session you are signing up for as there is a 10:00 AM session and a repeat session at 11:00 AM. Please sign up for only one session. We recommend that you arrive 5 minutes before the program starts. If you have not arrived by the start of the program, we may give your spot to someone who is waiting. We may not be able to accommodate late arrivals. We appreciate your cooperation so we may offer a smoother flow of activities to the entire group.
Children, ages 2 and up, accompanied by an adult, are invited to join us for storytime, songs, and a craft.
Registration is required prior to the event. If you need to cancel your registration, please notify us as soon as possible to allow a space to open up for another.
Join published author Judy Salcewicz, for a workshop entitled Sharing Your Words. She will share her stories, writing experience, and discuss the logistics of writing and submitting work for publication. Participants will work on their manuscripts and brainstorm ideas for their own submissions.
Advanced registration is appreciated.
Join Miss Chetna for rhymes and songs! Children ages birth to 18 months with adult.
Children, under age 2, are welcome for a program including music and fingerplays specifically designed for babies and young toddlers.
Registration is required prior to the event. Please complete one registration for each participant. If you need to cancel your registration, please notify us as soon as possible to allow a space to open up for another.
Join us for stories, action rhymes and songs. Children will receive an age appropriate take home craft. Storytimes run about 30 minutes and focus on the same theme all week. Ages 2 - 5 with adult supervision. Siblings welcome. Small chairs are provided. Feel free to bring your own chair or a blanket if you prefer. In the case of inclement weather we will move Storytime inside.
Registration is required prior to the event. Please complete one registration for the entire family attending together.
A half-hour of stories, songs, and movement, followed by a craft activity. Ages 2-5 with a caregiver.
This program is for children ages 2 - 4 years, with a caregiver. Little Steamers is a program that focuses on the five areas of STEAM; science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics, all geared toward toddlers. Each week, toddlers will build, experiment, investigate, and have fun while exploring a new topic.
Registration is required prior to the event. Please note which Little Steamers session you are signing up for as there is a 10:00 AM session and a repeat session at 11:00 AM. Please sign up for only one session. We recommend that you arrive 5 minutes before the program starts. If you have not arrived by the start of the program, we may give your spot to someone who is waiting. We may not be able to accommodate late arrivals. We appreciate your cooperation so we may offer a smoother flow of activities to the entire group.
When story time ends, it's time to free play with our puzzles. Ages 2-5, with a caregiver.
Children, ages 2 and up, accompanied by an adult, are invited to join us for a music and movement program.
Registration is required prior to the event. If you need to cancel your registration, please notify us as soon as possible to allow a space to open up for another.
Playdough creations based on a storytime theme. Children ages 5 and under with adults.
Relax, refocus, and rejuvenate. Take a moment to regain the peace lost during our busy days. Facilitated by Hightstown Branch staff member, Leena, who is a 13-year practitioner of Rajyoga meditation.
Registration is required prior to the event. If you register and realize you cannot make it, please contact us so someone else can have your spot.
Pick from a variety of recycled materials (cardboard, fabric, plastic, paper, etc.) to complete the challenge of the month. For all ages, with an adult to supervise. This month’s challenge is to create upcycled flowers. Come just once to make a flower or two, or come back each week in October to create an entire bouquet and vase! Sponsored by the Friends of the Lawrence Branch.
This is a drop-in program. There's no need to register, and you can stop by any time from 1-5 to participate.
A group of women lives in a secluded religious community. After experiencing a series of domestic and sexual abuse incidents, the women must confront the men who hurt them and endure the consequences of the choices they make.
Rated PG-13, 1 hour, 44 minutes.
Registration is required prior to the event.
Explore more tools in the Office Ribbon that can help you create a professional-looking document.
Some Word experience recommended.
Classes are intended for adult learners, registration is required prior to class. Please call or email us if you need to cancel.
Join us to work on your project and enjoy some good conversation. Assistance is available for beginning crocheters.
Please register.
For school-age children, 5-11. Enjoy big bubbles, bubble snow, bubble foam, smoke bubbles, and be in a bubble! Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.
Do you know that the Eclipse will happen on Saturday, October 14? Now is your opportunity to learn about the Eclipse in a fun, educational STEAM program, where we will learn all about the Eclipse. For ages 10 and up.
Registration required.
Big STEAMers is a club for children that focuses on the five areas of STEAM; science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics. Each week, children will build, experiment, investigate, and have fun while exploring a new topic. Ages 6-11 years, with a caregiver.
Registration is suggested for this program. Walk-ins are welcome as space permits.We recommend that you arrive 5 minutes before the program starts. If you have not arrived by the start of the program, we may give your spot to someone who is waiting. We may not be able to accommodate late arrivals. We appreciate your cooperation so we may offer a smoother flow of activities to the entire group.
School-aged children ages 5 to 10 (grades K-5th) are welcome to create a batty craft perfect for the Halloween season.
Registration is required prior to the event. Please complete one registration for each participant. If you need to cancel your registration, please notify us as soon as possible to allow a space to open up for another.
Do you like to build and create? Join us at the library to create fun designs and shapes. Ages 5 -11.
No registration required.
Let's Play Chess is open to participants of all skill levels between the ages of 5 and 16. Whether you're a beginner or have been playing for years, our instructors will meet you on your level. Please bring your chess sets and be ready to play!
Registration is not required for this program.
Stop the Bleed is a national awareness campaign and call-to-action intended to cultivate grassroots efforts that encourage bystanders to become trained, equipped, and empowered to help in a bleeding emergency before professional help arrives. Join Robert Manlio, EMT and Program Associate with Penn Medicine Princeton Health, for this invaluable discussion.
Registration is required prior to the event.
Come create with clay! Make a sculpture of your choice with air-dry clay with the guidance of a librarian. For children of all ages, with a caregiver to supervise. Sponsored by the Friends of the Lawrence Library.
Registration is required prior to the event. Please complete one registration form per child. If you register and cannot make it, please phone so someone else can have your slot.
Do you love games? Join us for bingo, and take a chance at winning a small prize!
Registration is required.
Rumi (1207 – 1273), was the greatest Sufi poet in the Persian language. Famous for his lyrics and for his didactic epic Spiritual Couplets, Rumi's influence transcends national borders and ethnic divisions. His poems have been widely translated into many languages and transposed into various formats. By the end of the 20th century, his popularity had become a global phenomenon, with his poetry achieving a wide circulation in western Europe and the United States. Librarian Sharon will lead the presentation.
Advanced registration is appreciated.
Join us for a book club with a sports twist. Each month, we discuss a book revolving around a sport, an athlete, a team, or a league. If the book is related to sports, it's fair game! All are welcome to discuss this month's book, The Three-Year Swim Club: The Untold Story of Maui's Sugar Ditch Kids and Their Quest for Olympic Glory, by Julie Checkoway.
Hollowbrook Library will be handing out Eclipse glasses throughout the week of October 10 to October 13. In order to get a pair, you need to register online and collect your glasses from the library. There's a limited amount of glasses that will be given out. Only one pair of glasses per registration. When picking them up, please provide ID, to ensure you get your glasses. For ages 16 and up.
Regisration is required.
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Safe Eclipse Viewing
Observing the sun directly, without the benefit of eye protection provided by special eclipse viewing glasses, will likely result in serious personal injury, up to and including permanent eye damage and blindness. If the User Instructions imprinted on the glasses are not followed, or if damaged or modified glasses are used, permanent eye injury could result.
By using the eclipse glasses to view the sun, you agree with the following:
The Mercer County Library System is not responsible for any damage incurred to your person or your personal property while viewing the sun during the October 14, 2023 or April 8, 2024 eclipse.
Come build with Miss Cathy! Children ages 2 and up, accompanied by an adult.
Registration is required prior to the event. If you need to cancel your registration, please notify us as soon as possible to allow a space to open up for another.
This program is all about music and movement! Join Miss. Lauren as we play your favorite story-time songs and your toddlers & preschoolers can sing, dance, and move to the music. Shaky eggs, bells, bubbles, and more! Suggested for children, ages 2-5, with a caregiver. We will be outdoors! Please bring a chair or blanket to sit on! Sponsored by the Friends of the Lawrence Library.
Registration is required prior to the event. Please complete one registration form per child. If unable to attend, please call or email to cancel.
Open for players of all levels with a basic understanding of game play. We will play with the National Mah Jongg League (NMJL) 2023 card and rules. Players with mah jongg sets are encouraged to bring them as the library has a limited number to loan.
Registration is requested prior to the event.
Songs, rhymes, stories and craft. Suggested for children ages 2-5 with adult.
Get ready for a rhythmic adventure! Our Shake It Up class for 0-5-year-olds is a dynamic and interactive experience where little ones can groove to the beat, enhance their motor skills, and unleash their creativity through dance and physical activities. With their favorite tunes as the backdrop, they'll embark on a playful journey of rhythm, coordination, and pure musical joy!
Registration is not required for this program.
Children ages 2 to 5 are welcome to come hear a (not scary) story about ghosts then make a "boo-nana" snack.
Registration is required prior to the event. Please complete one registration for each participant. If you need to cancel your registration, please notify us as soon as possible to allow a space to open up for another.
Too old for Baby Time and not quite ready to sit through a Story Time? Join us for singing, dancing, and rhymes. There is an emphasis on interaction with the music and the rhymes through singing, actions, and props to build pre-literacy skills. This program is for children ages 5 and under who are accompanied by an adult.
Registration is required prior to the event. Please complete one registration for the entire family attending together.
Stay and play a while, right after Toddler Rock. It's a great way to build early social and emotional skills by spending time together! Ages 2 and up with a care giver.
This is a drop-in program.
Playdough creations based on a storytime theme. Children ages 5 and under with adults.
The usual line is "Winter is Coming" -- but in the yarn world we say "Sweater Weather is Coming." Bring your current project, be it sweater, blanket, or scarf and join us! All hook and needle crafters are welcome!
The Social Network (2010); rated PG-13; 120 minutes
Please register.
All teens are welcome to join! Come be a part of the MCLS Teen Advisory Board. There are opportunities to enhance your leadership skills, earn community service hours, help run library programs, and write book reviews. New members always welcome!
Registration with an email is required, so we can send you a link to connect through GoToMeeting. You will receive the link approximately 24 hours before the program.
Stop by the Children's area and create a solar eclipse craft! Supplies and instructions will be out in the department; work at your own pace. For all ages. While supplies last. Sponsored by the Friends of the Lawrence Library.
Drop in today (any time until 4pm) to participate in our spooky scavenger hunt! Find the hidden scary objects and win a prize! For kids of all ages! Sponsored by the Friends of the Lawrence Library.
Together we’ll be instructed step-by-step to create our own paintings in acrylics on canvas. Everyone’s painting will be based on the same design, but all will be unique. Open to any skill level. Sponsored by the Hightstown Library Association.
Registration is required prior to the event. If you register and realize you cannot make it, please contact us so someone else can have your spot.
Families with young children (suggested for ages 6 and under) are welcome for a program filled with songs, stories and a craft activity.
Registration is required prior to the event. Please complete one registration for each participant. If you need to cancel your registration, please notify us as soon as possible to allow a space to open up for another.
Children ages 5 and under, accompanied by an adult, are invited to join us for storytime. We will share books, action rhymes, and songs. We will focus on the same theme all week. Children will receive a take-home craft after storytime.
Registration is required prior to the event. Please complete one registration for the entire family attending together.
Join us for a science-based fall craft and learn about acids and bases. Ages 6 and up, with an adult.
Registration is required prior to the event. If you need to cancel your registration, please notify us as soon as possible to allow a space to open up for another.
Do you want to manage stress and develop healthier habits? Learn how chakras can help you identify and address stress triggers and enable you to cultivate a greater sense of calm and balance. Presented by Shashi Ganjoo, certified Heartfulness trainer.
Please register.
Join Miss Lauren for storytime and a craft! For ages 2-5 years, with an adult to supervise. Sponsored by the Friends of the Lawrence Library.
Registration is required prior to the event. Please complete one registration form per child. If unable to attend, please call or e-mail to cancel.
Children are invited to join our Pokémon Club. We will discuss trading cares, books, and games, and all things Pokémon. Bring your trading cards, handheld devices and anything else you would like to share and discuss. Ages 5 - 11.
Registration is required prior to the event. Please complete one registration for the entire family attending together.
The Poetry Reading Group (PRG) meets on the second Saturday of each month at 2pm. Come read, share, and discuss the best in classic and contemporary poetry! We look at four pages of poetry by a celebrated poet, then read each poem aloud and discuss it as a group. Poems are provided to everyone who attends.
The goal is to learn about and appreciate poetry in a way that brings great poems to life. We find that we grow in our understanding as we talk about how we connect with each poem. We expand our awareness hearing everyone’s insights, and we leave even more inspired, weaving poetry into everyday life. Heartily welcoming new members! Hope you can join us soon!
No registration necessary.
Children ages 4 and up are welcome to come make this fun Frankenstein themed slime.
Registration is required prior to the event. Please complete one registration for each participant. If you need to cancel your registration, please notify us as soon as possible to allow a space to open up for another.
Come along on a witch's whimsical adventure flying around on her broomstick. We will read Julia Donadson's Halloween classic, Room on the Broom, and make a broomstick craft. For children ages 2-11.
Registration is required.
Celebrate the last day of Hispanic Heritage Month while preparing for Dia de los Muertos by making papel picado. These colorful cut tissue paper banners are traditional Mexican crafts that will add joy and festivity to any space! Recommended for children ages 4+, with an adult to supervise. Sponsored by the Friends of the Lawrence Branch.
Registration is required prior to the event. Please complete one registration form per child. If you register and cannot make it, please phone so someone else can have your slot.
Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret (2023, PG-13), with Abby Ryder Fortson, Rachel McAdams, and Kathy Bates. When her family moves from the city to the suburbs, 11-year-old Margaret navigates new friends, feelings, and the beginning of adolescence. Runtime: 106 min.
Over the course of four Sunday afternoon sessions, children enrolled in NJ STEM Astronomy Workshop will learn about how all aspects of STEM contribute to the field of astronomy. From understanding the universe, to the potentials of gravity. From engineering and launching spacecraft to collecting and analyzing space data.
With each lesson, your child will be presented with a final project idea that they can complete, as well as guidance on the process. At the final session on Oct. 29th, students will have a chance to present their final project to their parents and their peers, and will receive a course completion certificate.
This NJ STEM program is provided by frour outstanding teen volunteers with a passion for STEM. They want to give all kids the opportunity to complete STEM related projects that they would be unable to do in public schools.
This project is supported by funds from LibraryLinkNJ as part of the Level Up Your Library mini-grant program. LibraryLinkNJ and its services are funded by the New Jersey State Library.
For children in grades 5-8.
Registration is required.
Designing Woman (1957); rated TV-G; 117 minutes
Please register.
Children ages 2-5 will enjoy games, stories, songs and a craft in English and Spanish with Miss Diana. No knowledge of Spanish necessary.
Online registration required.
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Niños de 2-5 años disfrutarán de juegos, cuentos, canciones, y una actividad en inglés y español con la Sra. Diana. No es necesario saber inglés.
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Join Miss Molly for music & movement, a story, and a craft! For children ages 2-5, with an adult to supervise. Sponsored by the Friends of the Lawrence Library.
Registration is required prior to the event. Please complete one registration form per child. If you register and cannot make it, please phone so someone else can have your slot.
Inheriting her beloved great-aunt's sketchbook, a recently divorced woman uncovers mysteries about her great-aunt's star-crossed romance with a nobleman in Venice. The Venice Sketchbook by Rhys Bowen is a historical fiction set in World War II Europe.
Advanced registration is appreciated.
Stop the Bleed® is a national awareness campaign and call-to-action intended to cultivate grassroots efforts that encourage bystanders to become trained, equipped, and empowered to help in a bleeding emergency before professional help arrives. Join Barbara Vaning, MHA, EMT Instructor with Princeton Health for this invaluable discussion. This program is made possible through the Penn Medicine Princeton Health's Community Wellness Program.
Registration is required prior to the event.
Learn by doing fun experiments! Children ages 5 and under with adult. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.
Join Miss Caitlin for Baby Storytime. This thirty-minute program will be a mix of classic nursery rhymes, lap bounces, reading, singing, and dancing. The suggested age for this program is children infant- 24 months old with a caregiver.
Registration is not required.
Children ages 2 to 5 are welcome for an engaging and messy freestyle painting program that will explore different styles of process art. Please dress for a mess!
Registration is required prior to the event. Please complete one registration for each participant. If you need to cancel your registration, please notify us as soon as possible to allow a space to open up for another.
Painting station for children, ages 5 and under with adult.
Children ages 5 and under, accompanied by an adult, are invited to join us for storytime. We will share books, action rhymes, and songs. We will focus on the same theme all week. Children will receive a take-home craft after storytime.
Registration is required prior to the event. Please complete one registration for the entire family attending together.
Improve your English speaking skills by chatting in casual conversation. Chip McAuley, TESOL-certified Hickory Corner Branch librarian, will lead the sessions, intended for intermediate-level speakers (those comfortable speaking English in most situations and looking for practice to increase confidence).
Please register.
Introduce your little ones to a variety of craft supplies, from glue to scissors to paint! Each week we will hands-on explore different mediums, tools, and skills. We typically work on 4-5 crafts/activities, and the class lasts approximately 40 minutes. Suggested for children ages 2-5, with an adult to supervise. Sponsored by the Friends of the Lawrence Library.
