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Saturday May 25, 2013			Go To Top
	12:05 AM - 11:55 PM	Memorial Day Weekend
		All branches are closed today.
Sunday May 26, 2013			Go To Top
	12:05 AM - 11:55 PM	Memorial Day Weekend
		All branches are closed today.
Monday May 27, 2013			Go To Top
	12:05 AM - 11:55 PM	Memorial Day Weekend
		All branches are closed today.

	7:00 PM - 11:00 PM	test 2
		test number 2, ignore
		Location: Ewing Branch
Tuesday May 28, 2013			Go To Top
	9:35 AM	Story-time for 2-5 yrs
		Story-time and craft for ages 2-5 with a caregiver. No registration required.
		Location: Lawrence Branch

	10:15 AM	Babytime
		Contact: Robbinsville Branch 609-259-2150
		Enjoy rhymes, songs, and simple stories. For children ages 6 months to 24 months, accompanied by an adult. Online registration is required and will begin on May 14. Please register each child separately.
		Location: Robbinsville Branch


	10:30 AM	Story Time with Miss Liz
		Contact: 609-448-1474
		Toddlers and pre-schoolers ages 2-5 years will enjoy stories, songs, rhymes, and a craft. No registration is necessary.
		Location: Hightstown Branch

	10:30 AM - 11:00 AM	Toddler Storytime & Craft for ages 2 - 4
		Please join us for stories and a craft geared toward Toddlers! Siblings are welcome! PLEASE NOTE THAT THE TUESDAY AND WEDNESDAY TODDLER CLASSES ARE IDENTICAL. No registration is required.
		Location: West Windsor Branch

	10:30 AM - 11:15 AM	Read and Play Story Time
		Read and Play Story Time (recommended ages 2-5 years; siblings welcome) This story time offers children and their caregivers an opportunity to participate in a fun and learning environment using finger plays, nursery rhymes, puppets, books, music and craft. Play with our stuffed animals! No registration required.
		Location: Ewing Branch

	11:00 AM	Books & Babies for 6-23 months
		Contact: Lawrence Youth Staff 609-989-6921
		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. Online registration is required and begins the Wednesday before each program at 9:30am. Recommended for 6-23 months. Ask staff if you have any questions. Preference will be given to patrons with a valid Mercer County Library System card.
		Location: Lawrence Branch
		There are 14 spaces available.

	11:00 AM - 11:30 AM	Baby Time (recommended ages birth to 2 years; Adult Supervision Required)
		This program is a great way to introduce your child to library story times and reading. Age appropriate books are shared with the group. Songs, nursery rhymes, puppets, and felt board figures create a rich audio-visual and social experience. After 20 minutes of structured group time, there is time for play and for socializing.
		Location: Hopewell Branch

	1:30 PM	Toddler Craft
		Contact: Nancy Demme 443-1880
		Crafts for the young, stories, puzzles & games. Ages 2-4
		Location: Twin Rivers Branch


	2:00 PM	Word 3
		Contact: 609 448-1330
		Learn how to work with tables & text boxes; explore WordArt and copy pictures from ClipArt and the Internet. Word 1 and 2 required first.
		Location: Hickory Corner Branch
		There are 5 spaces available.

	2:00 PM - 2:45 PM	Story Time (ages 2-5 years; siblings welcome)
		These story times introduce children to the best age-appropriate stories in children’s literature. Action rhymes, songs, and felt board activities are part of the program. The content of each story time centers on a different theme. An age-appropriate craft follows story time. Each program runs about 45 minutes. Each theme is the same all week.
		Location: Hopewell Branch

	2:00 PM - 4:00 PM	Resume Makeover
		Contact: Staff 609-989-6922 classreg@mcl.org
		Bring a saved copy of your resume to class! Help topics include formatting, writing a cover letter and various hlepful tips that will make your resume look professional. Proficiency in MS Word needed! Please call or email us if you need to cancel.
		Location: Lawrence Branch
		There are 8 spaces available.

	4:00 PM	Lego Club
		Contact: Nancy Demme 609-443-1880
		Build amazing things with our Legos. Ages 4-10.
		Location: Twin Rivers Branch

	4:00 PM - 4:45 PM	Weird Science in the Library Garden, ages 4-11
		Contact: Staff 6097990462 ddrobnja@mcl.org
		Join us for Weird Science, a program in which we discuss scientific topics related to gardening, as well as taking care of our bodies, our communities, and the planet. During April months we will prepare the garden soil, start a compost and plant seeds. During the month of May we will plant seedlings into garden soil and learn how to properly water, weed, and maintain a healthy organic garden! Geared for children ages 4-11. Siblings welcome! Please be prepared to go outside and work in dirt! Since we will be going outside, guardians MUST remain with their children at all times! Registration is not necessary but recommended so I can email updates about the program.
		Location: West Windsor Branch

	4:00 PM - 5:00 PM	Read to Valley the dog (grades K-5)
		Contact: Briana Cahill 737-2610 bcahill@mcl.org
		Valley is a local reading therapy dog who loves listening to stories. Children who would like to practice reading aloud may sign-up for one 15 minute session with Valley and his owner Carrie; 4:00-4:15, 4:15-4:30, 4:30-4:45 and 4:45-5:00. Children should arrive with a book of their choice to read. Registration required.
		Location: Hopewell Branch

	4:15 PM - 4:45 PM	Book Buddies
		Contact: 609-448-1330
		For independent readers, ages 5 and up. Come practice reading to a teen buddy. Please bring a book to read with you. Online registration is required.
		Location: Hickory Corner Branch
		There are 29 spaces available.

	4:30 PM - 5:15 PM	Walk-In Craft
		Walk-In Craft (recommended for children in grades K-5) Make fun and useful crafts! No registration required.
		Location: Ewing Branch

	6:00 PM - 7:00 PM	Citizenship Review
		Contact: (609) 448-1474
		Review questions for the citizenship exam. No registration necessary.
		Location: Hightstown Branch

	6:00 PM - 8:00 PM	PowerPoint 2
		Contact: Staff 609-989-6922 classreg@mcl.org
		Add pizzazz to your presentation with animations, music and much more. Take PowerPoint 1 first! Strong Word skills required! Please call or email us if you need to cancel.
		Location: Lawrence Branch
		There are 9 spaces available.

	6:00 PM - 8:30 PM	New Jersey Writers’ Society Support Group
		Contact: Karen Taylor-Ogren 609-737-2610 ktayloro@mcl.org
		All are welcome to attend and enjoy the challenges of becoming better writers, defeating writer’s block and perfecting the craft. No registration necessary.
		Location: Hopewell Branch

	6:30 PM - 7:30 PM	Open Craft for Grades K-4
		Contact: Lawrence Staff 609-882-9246
		No registration required. This is a self-directed craft activity for children in grades K-4 and requires a caregiver present to supervise. Sponsored by the Friends of the Lawrence Library.
		Location: Lawrence Branch


	7:00 PM	Booktalking: Adult Discussion Group
		Contact: 882-3148
		In the Garden of Beasts by Erik Larson will be discussed.
		Location: Ewing Branch
		There are 50 spaces available.

	7:00 PM	PJ Storytime for ages 2-5
		Contact: 609-448-1330
		Storytime is a half hour program of stories and songs. For ages 2-5 with a caregiver. You are invited to wear your pajamas. A craft is included at the end. No registration is required.
		Location: Hickory Corner Branch

	7:00 PM - 9:00 PM	Learning English--ESL
		Contact: (609) 448-1474
		English as a Second Language classes. No registration necessary.
		Location: Hightstown Branch
Wednesday May 29, 2013			Go To Top
	9:35 AM - 11:00 AM	Open activity room time for 1-5 yrs
		No registration required. For toddlers and preschoolers, with a caregiver. The children’s activity room will be open for children ages 5 and under with a caregiver to supervise. Library staff will not be present in the room. Children and caregivers may play, read and socialize. Toys, crayons, paper, flannel-board and other educational materials in the room may be utilized. Sponsored by the Friends of the Lawrence Library.
		Location: Lawrence Branch

	10:00 AM	Toddler Storytime
		Contact: Robbinsville Branch 609-259-2150
		For children ages 2 to 3, accompanied by an adult. Registration is required.
		Location: Robbinsville Branch

	10:00 AM - 10:45 AM	Cat, Hat, Sat Story Time
		Cat, Hat, Sat Story Time (recommended ages 3-4 years; sibling welcome) Listen to stories by Dr. Seuss! Craft included. No registration required.
		Location: Ewing Branch

	10:00 AM - 12:00 PM	Excel 4
		Contact: Staff 609-989-6922 classreg@mcl.org
		Learn to insert pivot tables to create dynamic views of important intormation. Take Excel 1, 2, and 3 required! Please call or email us if you need to cancel.
		Location: Lawrence Branch
		REGISTRATION CLOSED. (NO WAITING LIST)

	10:30 AM	Baby Time
		Contact: 609-448-1330
		Baby Time is a half hour program for ages 3-23 months with a caregiver. Included are music and movement activities, fingerplays and short books designed to promote early literacy. Registration is required online and begins on the previous Wednesday.
		Location: Hickory Corner Branch
		There are 2 spaces available.

	10:30 AM	Story Time with Miss Liz
		Contact: 609-448-1474
		Toddlers and pre-schoolers ages 2-5 years will enjoy stories, songs, rhymes, and a craft. No registration is necessary.
		Location: Hightstown Branch

	10:30 AM - 11:00 AM	Toddler Storytime & Craft for ages 2 - 4
		Please join us for stories and a craft geared toward Toddlers! Siblings are welcome! PLEASE NOTE THAT THE TUESDAY AND WEDNESDAY TODDLER CLASSES ARE IDENTICAL. No registration is required.
		Location: West Windsor Branch

	10:45 AM	Bookplay
		Contact: Nancy Demme 609-443-1880
		Stories, dance, songs, games & crafts for children ages 2-5.
		Location: Twin Rivers Branch

	11:00 AM	Toddler Storytime
		Contact: Robbinsville Branch 609-259-2150
		For children ages 2 to 3, accompanied by an adult. Registration is required.
		Location: Robbinsville Branch


	11:00 AM - 12:00 PM	Stories and Play (ages 2-3, adult supervision required)
		Join us for a new program of stories, rhymes, songs, and fun. After 20 minutes of structured group time, there is time for parents/caregivers and children to socialize. Toys and coloring supplies will be available at the end for the children.
		Location: Hopewell Branch

	11:30 AM - 1:00 PM	Open craft time 2-5yrs
		Contact: Lawrence Staff
		No registration required. For ages 2-5 years, with a caregiver. Craft materials will be available in the activity room. Project will take about 15 mintues. Library staff will not be present in the room. Sponsored by the Friends of the Lawrence Library.
		Location: Lawrence Branch

	1:30 PM - 3:30 PM	Movies for Adults: The Guilt Trip
		Contact: Karen Taylor-Ogren 609-737-2610 ktayloro@mcl.org
		A quick stop at Mom's takes a turn when Andy (Seth Rogen) invites his mother, Joyce (Barbra Streisand), on an 8-day, 3,000 mile journey across the country. Rated PG-13. No registration required.
		Location: Hopewell Branch

	2:00 PM	Storytime for ages 2-5
		Contact: 609-448-1330
		Storytime is a half hour program of stories and songs. For ages 2-5 with a caregiver. A craft is included at the end. No registration is required.
		Location: Hickory Corner Branch

	2:00 PM - 4:00 PM	Word 4
		Contact: Staff 609-989-6922 classreg@mcl.org
		Create a letterhead and a document template. Use Mail merge to create labels and form letters. Proficiency in Word 1, Word 2 & Word 3 needed! Please call or email us if you need to cancel.
		Location: Lawrence Branch
		There are 3 spaces available.

	4:00 PM	Kidscraft
		Contact: Nancy Demme 609-443-1880
		Crafts for children ages 4-8. "Ducks."
		Location: Twin Rivers Branch

	4:30 PM - 5:15 PM	Creation Station
		Creation Station for school-age children, grades K-5. Surprise crafts! Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.
		Location: Ewing Branch

	6:00 PM - 7:00 PM	Comics Workshop
		REGISTRATION CLOSED, WORKSHOP FULL. Comics Registration Required. Attendance to all sessions highly recommended. The comic workshop will provide children ages 7-11 with skills necessary to write and draw their own comic book. During most of the sessions, children will learn about different aspects of comic book making and will be working on creating their own comic books. A comic book writer will join us for one of the sessions to provide guidance on how to format stories into comic book scripts. At the end of the program the library will publish a zine anthology of all of the comics created, so each child can take a collection of the workshop's comics home. Children only please, parents can wait in the library! Parents of children under 9 must remain in the library.
		Location: West Windsor Branch

	6:00 PM - 7:00 PM	Manga Club (grades 6 and up)
		Do you like anime, manga, graphic novels, and/or superheroes? Join us for discussions, snacks, movies, and other activities! This week: Pokeo! You've never played Bingo like this! Join us for Bingo with a Pokemon twist!
		Location: Hopewell Branch

	6:30 PM - 7:30 PM	Open activity room time for 1-5 yrs
		No registration required. For toddlers and preschoolers, with a caregiver. The children’s activity room will be open for children ages 5 and under with a caregiver to supervise. Library staff will not be present in the room. Children and caregivers may play, read, socialize and craft at their own pace. Toys, crayons, paper, flannel-board and other educational materials in the room may be utilized. Sponsored by the Friends of the Lawrence Library.
		Location: Lawrence Branch

	6:30 PM - 8:30 PM	Movies for Adults: The Guilt Trip
		Contact: Karen Taylor-Ogren 609-737-2610 ktayloro@mcl.org
		A quick stop at Mom's takes a turn when Andy (Seth Rogen) invites his mother, Joyce (Barbra Streisand), on an 8-day, 3,000 mile journey across the country. Rated PG-13. No registration required.
		Location: Hopewell Branch

	7:00 PM	Eating Disorders: Warning Signs & Symptoms
		Contact: 609 448-1330 hcprogs@mcl.org
		Eating disorders are most commonly diagnosed in young women but can affect both males and females of any age. Join Elizabeth A. Frenkel, PhD, Supervising Psychologist for The Center for Eating Disorders Care at University Medical Center of Princeton at Plainsboro, for an informative discussion of the warning signs for common eating disorders such as anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, and binge eating disorder, and where and how to get help. Registration required.
		Location: Hickory Corner Branch
		There are 50 spaces available.


	7:00 PM	Get Your Kicks on Route 206
		Contact: Lawrence Programs 609-989-6920 lawprogs@mcl.org
		We know it today as Route 206, but in years gone by it was known by many other names, from the Assunpink Trail used by the Lenni Lenape to the King’s Highway traveled by armies in the American Revolution to the Lincoln Highway in the early days of the automotive age. Lawrence Township Historian Dennis Waters will discuss the ups and downs of the road’s 400-year history. This program is co-sponsored by the Friends of the Lawrence Library and the Lawrence Historical Society. Refreshments will be served. Registration suggested.
		Location: Lawrence Branch

	7:00 PM	Yarnworks
		Contact: 882-3148
		Presented by Lee Pellegrino. Join fellow knitters and crocheters and tackle a new project or work on one you've already started.
		Location: Ewing Branch

	7:00 PM - 8:30 PM	Resume Writing
		Contact: West Windsor Staff 609-799-0462
		Attend this seminar and learn how to write a professional resume that attracts attention, helps you stand out in a sea of applicants and get that interview. Registration recommended. Call 609-275-8901 or register online at www.mcl.org.
		Location: West Windsor Branch


	7:30 PM	Hickory Corner Book Discussion
		The group will be discussing Nothing Daunted by Dorothy Wickenden. Open to the public.
		Location: Hickory Corner Branch
Thursday May 30, 2013			Go To Top
	10:00 AM	Excel 3
		Contact: 609 448-1330
		Learn to insert charts to highlight your document's most important information. Take Excel 1 and 2 first.
		Location: Hickory Corner Branch
		There are 5 spaces available.

	10:00 AM	Toddler Storytime
		Contact: Robbinsville Branch 609-259-2150
		For children ages 2 to 3, accompanied by an adult. Registration is required.
		Location: Robbinsville Branch

	10:00 AM - 10:30 AM	Toddler Rock (for ages 2 to 3 years; adult supervision required)
		Too old for Baby Time and not quite ready to sit through a Story Time? Join us for singing, dancing, and rhymes. Through structured group activities, we play with musical instruments, puppets, parachutes, and more! There is an emphasis on interaction with the music and the rhymes through singing, actions, and props to build pre-literacy skills. This program runs about 30 minutes.
		Location: Hopewell Branch

	10:30 AM	Storytime for ages 2-5
		Contact: 609-448-1330
		Storytime is a half hour program of stories and songs. For ages 2-5 with a caregiver. A craft is included at the end. No registration is required.
		Location: Hickory Corner Branch

	10:30 AM - 10:50 AM	Mother Goose Activity Time
		Mother Goose Activity Time (recommended birth-18 months; siblings welcome) Lap-sitters and walkers have fun learning and singing nursery rhymes and finger plays! No registration required.
		Location: Ewing Branch

	10:30 AM - 11:00 AM	Picture Books & Craft for ages 3 - 5
		Join us for stories, fingerplays, clothesline rhymes, and music, followed by a craft No registration required.
		Location: West Windsor Branch

	10:30 AM - 12:00 PM	Open activity room time for 1-5 yrs
		No registration required. For toddlers and preschoolers, with a caregiver. The children’s activity room will be open for children ages 5 and under with a caregiver to supervise. Library staff will not be present in the room. Children and caregivers may play, read, socialize and craft at their own pace. Toys, crayons, paper, flannel-board and other educational materials in the room may be utilized. Sponsored by the Friends of the Lawrence Library.
		Location: Lawrence Branch

	10:45 AM	Bookplay
		Contact: Nancy Demme 609-443-1880
		Stories, dance, songs, games & crafts for children ages 2-5.
		Location: Twin Rivers Branch


	11:00 AM	Pre-School Storytime
		Contact: Robbinsville Branch 609-259-2150
		For children ages 4 to 5. Registration is required.
		Location: Robbinsville Branch

	11:00 AM - 11:45 AM	Story Time (ages 2-5 years; siblings welcome)
		These story times introduce children to the best age-appropriate stories in children’s literature. Action rhymes, songs, and felt board activities are part of the program. The content of each story time centers on a different theme. An age-appropriate craft follows story time. Each program runs about 45 minutes. Each theme is the same all week.
		Location: Hopewell Branch

	11:30 AM - 12:00 PM	Play-time Activities
		Play-time with Parachute & Other Surprise Activities, for children ages 2-5 with caregiver
		Location: Ewing Branch

	1:30 PM - 2:00 PM	Knitting and More @ the Library
		Contact: Staff (609) 443-1880 twinprogs@mcl.org
		Do you like to knit, crochet, embroider or needlepoint? Come with a smile—all skill levels welcome.
		Location: Twin Rivers Branch

	2:00 PM	Fiction Writing Workshop
		Contact: Lawrence Programs 609-989-6920 lawprogs@mcl.org
		Join librarian Donna Wolfe for the monthly meeting of this fiction writing group in this encouraging and supportive environment in which to share our writing. Members are encouraged but not required to submit their work. Registration suggested.
		Location: Lawrence Branch

	2:00 PM - 3:00 PM	Story and Activity Time for Homeschoolers
		Story and Activity Time for Homeschoolers (recommended ages 5-11 years; parents have option to participate, but must stay in the library)
		Location: Ewing Branch

	2:00 PM - 3:30 PM	Open Lab
		Contact: Staff 609-989-6922 classreg@mcl.org
		This is an unstructured project oriented class. Practice what you learned in your classes. An instructor will be available to help you. You must register. Please call or email us if you need to cancel.
		Location: Lawrence Branch
		There are 8 spaces available.

	4:00 PM	Reading Buddies
		Contact: Nancy Demme 609-443-1880
		Read out loud with an experienced children's librarian. Meets at 4:00 pm and 4:40 pm. By appointment only. Grades 1-3.
		Location: Twin Rivers Branch

	4:00 PM - 4:45 PM	D.I.Y. Art, ages 6-11
		Contact: Staff 6097990462 ddrobnja@mcl.org
		Come explore your creative side! Various materials will be provided in this art program in order to help the participant engage in creative thinking. This program supports your child's creative independence without the need for parental approval; thus parents are asked to stay out of the art room. They must, however, remain in the library. Support, advice and encouragement will be provided, but the creative thinking has to be your own! Participants may also be offered a chance to participate in various art projects for the library! No registration required.
		Location: West Windsor Branch

	4:00 PM - 5:00 PM	Bharatanatyam Dance (Grades K-12)
		Contact: Briana Cahill 737-2610 bcahill@mcl.org
		Join us for an eight week program that will teach the fundamentals of Bharatanatyam dance. Bharatanatyam is one of the oldest classical dances of Southern India. It is the most widely practiced of Indian classical dances, and has its origin in Tamil Nadu. It is an artistic yoga that involves the movement of the body parts in a very artistic and elegant manner. Space is limited. Please call 737-2610 to register.
		Location: Hopewell Branch

	4:00 PM - 5:00 PM	Bharatanatyam Dance (Grades K-12)
		Contact: Briana Cahill 737-2610 bcahill@mcl.org
		Join us for an eight week program that will teach the fundamentals of Bharatanatyam dance. Bharatanatyam is one of the oldest classical dances of Southern India. It is the most widely practiced of Indian classical dances, and has its origin in Tamil Nadu. It is an artistic yoga that involves the movement of the body parts in a very artistic and elegant manner. Space is limited. Please call 737-2610 to register.
		Location: Hopewell Branch

	4:30 PM	School-Age Storytime
		Contact: Robbinsville Branch 609-259-2150
		For children in grades Kindergarten and up. Online registration is required and will begin on May 16. Please register each child separately.
		Location: Robbinsville Branch


	7:00 PM	Cover 2 Cover
		Contact: Staff (609) 443-1880 twinprogs@mcl.org
		The Dirty Life by Kristin Kimball
		Location: Twin Rivers Branch

	7:00 PM	Grasslands Birds of Mercer Meadows
		Contact: Lawrence Programs 609-989-6920 lawprogs@mcl.org
		Mercer Meadows, formerly known as the Pole Farm, has been celebrated for decades as a stronghold for several species of rare, threatened and endangered birds. The grasslands of the preserve are home to birds such as the Grasshopper Sparrow, Bobolink, American Kestrel, and many other species which are declining throughout their ranges. During the winter, the grassland is invaded by birds-of-prey from the north including Northern Harrier, Short-eared Owl, and Rough-legged Hawk. County Naturalist Jenn Rogers will speak about the lives of the grassland birds at Mercer Meadows and what is being done to save them. Refreshments will be served. Registration suggested.
		Location: Lawrence Branch

	7:00 PM	Story Stretchers
		Contact: 609-448-1330
		Story Stretchers is a half hour program that combines stories with yoga and movement exercises. Suggested for ages 3-8. No registration is required.
		Location: Hickory Corner Branch

	7:00 PM - 8:00 PM	Boozehound!
		Contact: Karen Taylor-Ogren 609-737-2610 ktayloro@mcl.org
		Local author Eric Houghton will read and discuss his memoir "Boozehound! Breaking a 30-Year Obsession". One of Mr. Houghton's primary reasons in writing this book was to shed light on the disease of alcoholism and to reach out to the people affected.
		Location: Hopewell Branch
Friday May 31, 2013			Go To Top
	10:00 AM	Garden Club for families
		Contact: Lawrence Youth Services 609-989-6921
		Registration is suggested. For families with children of all ages. Help kick-off our summer-long Garden Club. Join us as we plant fruits, vegetables and flowers in containers to be kept at the library. We will also be using window markers to create a garden scene on our activity room windows. Come back every two weeks for more garden-related activities including planting, tending, harvesting, cooking and crafting. We will be working in the dirt, so please dress accordingly. Sponsored by the Friends of the Lawrence Library.
		Location: Lawrence Branch
		There are many spaces available.

	10:00 AM - 12:00 PM	Internet 3
		Contact: Staff 609-989-6922 classreg@mcl.org
		Discover what browsers like Internet Explorer and Mozilla Firefox do. Learn about the security & privacy features in IE 9. Explore more features in Google! Requires some Internet experience! Please call or email us if you need to cancel.
		Location: Lawrence Branch
		There are 11 spaces available.

	10:00 AM - 4:00 PM	Creation Station
		Contact: 609-448-1330
		All ages are invited to stop by the activity room and create a craft or art project. No registration is required.
		Location: Hickory Corner Branch

	10:30 AM	Storybooks in Action
		Contact: Robbinsville Branch 609-259-2150
		Come watch the animated version of a storybook and make a craft. For children ages 2 and up. Children under 4 must be accompanied by an adult. Online registration is required and will begin on May 17. Please register each child separately.
		Location: Robbinsville Branch
		There are 15 spaces available.

	10:30 AM - 11:00 AM	Sing & Play for all ages
		A sing-along program with guitar and CD music. Action songs, finger plays and musical instruments encourage audience participation. No registration required.
		Location: West Windsor Branch

	10:30 AM - 11:15 AM	Story Time (ages 2-5 years; siblings welcome)
		These story times introduce children to the best age-appropriate stories in children’s literature. Action rhymes, songs, and felt board activities are part of the program. The content of each story time centers on a different theme. An age-appropriate craft follows story time. Each program runs about 45 minutes. Each theme is the same all week.
		Location: Hopewell Branch

	11:00 AM - 12:00 PM	Play dough creations/ lego story time
		Play dough creations/ lego based on story time theme for children, ages 2-5, with adult.
		Location: Ewing Branch

	11:00 AM - 2:00 PM	Walk-in Craft for ages 2 & up
		This is a self-directed craft activity for children ages 2 & up. No staff will be present for this program, so a caregiver must be present to supervise the child. You may attend the program any time during the specified time period. No registration required.
		Location: West Windsor Branch


	2:30 PM	Meditation Circle
		Contact: Ann Kerr 609-989-6920 lawprogs@mcl.org
		Stress and a fast-paced life see many of us seeking alternative ways of escape. Slow down and join Reference Librarian Ann Kerr and reduce stress using meditation. Light stretching at the beginning of the meditation hour will relax your muscles and allow you to be more comfortable and focused. Registration suggested.
		Location: Lawrence Branch

	3:30 PM	Posture Perfect
		Contact: Ann Kerr 609-989-6920 lawprogs@mcl.org
		“Stand up straight, pull your shoulders back, don’t slouch!” Your mother was right, good posture is important for good health and for feeling good. Reference Librarian Ann Kerr will share some simple exercises to improve your posture and increase your flexibility. Registration suggested.
		Location: Lawrence Branch
Saturday June 1, 2013			Go To Top
	9:00 AM - 8:45 PM	Teen Volunteers Needed
		Wanted Teens, ages 13-18. Are you looking for a unique opportunity to fulfill all or part of your community service requirements? Then join the Ewing Branch’s team of teen volunteers for a minimum of 10 hours during summer break. Call Susan or Chetna at 882-3130 for more information.
		Location: Ewing Branch

	9:30 AM	Teen Take-Out Craft: Pet Rocks
		* For ages 10-18. * Stop by the Library any time during the month of June and pick up a free take-home craft kit! Do you want a pet you can take to school? A pet your parents will let you have? Try a rock! The Library will provide the necessary supplies and care instructions for a pet rock. All you need to supply is the loving attention such a wonderful new pet needs. Pick up a kit at the Youth Reference Desk. Kits are available throughout the month during regular library hours, while supplies last. Teens must come in person to receive a kit. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.
		Location: Lawrence Branch

	10:00 AM	Boomers & Seniors Saturday Morning Wii Bowling
		Contact: Lawrence Programs 609-989-6920 lawprogs@mcl.org
		Wii, an interactive video game, is a fun and easy way to get some light exercise and socialize with friends. Refreshments served. Registration is suggested.
		Location: Lawrence Branch

	10:00 AM - 12:00 PM	Classical Indian Dance Workshop
		Contact: (609) 448-1474
		Cecilia Jackson will introduce us to Bharatanatyam, one of the oldest classical dances of Southern India. Learn a basic short dance and some of the history behind it. Please register. Sponsored by the Hightstown Library Association.
		Location: Hightstown Branch

	10:00 AM - 12:00 PM	Classical Indian Dance Workshop
		Contact: (609) 448-1474
		Cecilia Jackson will introduce us to Bharatanatyam, one of the oldest classical dances of Southern India. Learn a basic short dance and some of the history behind it. Please register. Sponsored by the Hightstown Library Association.
		Location: Hightstown Branch

	10:00 AM - 12:00 PM	Lego Robotics Demo Class for ages 6-12
		Learn how to build a robot with Lego blocks. Touch Tech Labs will visit and give us a demonstration of their Lego Robotics program. Registration is required. Space is limited.
		Location: West Windsor Branch
		There are 16 spaces available.

	10:00 AM - 12:00 PM	Radio-Controlled Flying
		Contact: Karen Taylor-Ogren 609-737-2610 ktayloro@mcl.org
		Join the Washington Crossing Radio-Controlled Flyers to learn about flying these large model airplanes. No registration necessary.
		Location: Hopewell Branch

	11:00 AM	Story-time for 2-5 yrs
		Contact: Lawrence Staff 609-882-9246
		Story-time and craft for ages 2-5 with a caregiver. No registration required.
		Location: Lawrence Branch

	2:00 PM - 3:00 PM	Crafty Tweens for ages 8-11
		Our monthly Crafty Tweens program continues. This is for ages 7-11 and registration is required.
		Location: West Windsor Branch

	3:00 PM - 4:30 PM	Rubik Cube Program for ages 7-14
		Rubik Cube Program for ages 7-14 Learn to solve the Rubik’s Cube and be part of an historic event. West Windsor and Plainsboro School District is aiming to set a new world record for the maximum number of people solving the cube at the same time by June 2013. Help the district reach a target of 1,000. Online registration is required. YOU MUST BRING YOUR OWN RUBIK CUBE TO PARTICIPATE
		Location: West Windsor Branch
		There are 38 spaces available.

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	10:00 AM	Art of Living: Breath, Mind and Meditation
		Contact: 609 448-1330 hcprogs@mcl.org
		Learn innovative breathing techniques that can help you reduce stress and heighten mental clarity and awareness. Facilitated by Sita Subramanyam. Registration required.
		Location: Hickory Corner Branch
		There are 18 spaces available.

	10:00 AM	Story-time for 2-5 yrs
		Story-time and craft for ages 2-5 with a caregiver. No registration required.
		Location: Lawrence Branch

	10:00 AM - 11:00 AM	Excel for the Workplace
		Contact: Karen Taylor-Ogren 609-737-2610 ktayloro@mcl.org
		Cecilia Jackson will present 3 intermediate level Excel sessions focused on formulas, functions and features data management and analysis. Limited to 5 participants and registration required.
		Location: Hopewell Branch

	10:00 AM - 12:00 PM	Mouse Basics
		Contact: Staff 609-989-6922 classreg@mcl.org
		Learn to click, highlight text, scroll, cut & paste and click & drag. These skills are essential to all subsequent classes. Please call or email us if you need to cancel.
		Location: Lawrence Branch
		The registration period has not begun.

	10:30 AM	Storytime for ages 2-5
		Contact: 609-448-1330
		Storytime is a half hour program of stories and songs. For ages 2-5 with a caregiver. A craft is included at the end. No registration is required.
		Location: Hickory Corner Branch

	10:30 AM - 11:00 AM	Books & Babies for ages birth to 2 years
		A program of songs, rhymes, movement and simple stories designed to introduce under twos and infants to the library. This program is one on one with your child. Each child must be accompanied by an adult. No registration required.
		Location: West Windsor Branch

	11:00 AM - 11:50 AM	Happy Two’s Activity Time
		Happy Two’s Activity Time (recommended age 2 years; siblings welcome) Books, crafts, songs and rhymes for toddlers in motion!
		Location: Ewing Branch

	11:00 AM - 1:00 PM	Open activity room time for 1-5 yrs
		No registration required. For toddlers and preschoolers, with a caregiver. The children’s activity room will be open for children ages 5 and under with a caregiver to supervise. Library staff will not be present in the room. Children and caregivers may play, read and socialize. Toys, crayons, paper, flannel-board and other educational materials in the room may be utilized. Sponsored by the Friends of the Lawrence Library.
		Location: Lawrence Branch

	2:00 PM - 4:00 PM	PC Basics
		Contact: Staff 609-989-6922 classreg@mcl.org
		Get familiar with Microsoft Windows. Learn important computer terms, and get comfortable with computer use! Please call or email us if you need to cancel.
		Location: Lawrence Branch
		The registration period has not begun.

	4:00 PM - 5:30 PM	Kids' Open Craft (recommended ages 3-8 years)
		Children may stop at the children’s activity room at any point between 4:00 and 5:30 pm to construct the craft of the week. A staff member will be present to aid with the craft. The projects can usually be easily adapted to meet a variety of age and skill levels.
		Location: Hopewell Branch

	4:30 PM - 5:15 PM	Puppet Fun
		Puppet Fun for children, ages 5-10, with adult Make a puppet from different materials. Stories and light refreshments. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.
		Location: Ewing Branch

	6:00 PM - 6:45 PM	Alphabet Time for ages 4 to 6
		Join Ms. Lisa for the beginning of a new weekly program, Alphabet Time for ages 4-6. Besides focusing on one letter each week, Ms. Lisa has planned a few surprising new ways to practice your alphabet. We'll hear stories, sing songs, and do a letter related craft. Space is limited. Registration is required.
		Location: West Windsor Branch


	6:00 PM - 7:00 PM	Excel I
		Contact: Michael Kerr 609-275-8901
		We will learn the basics of Excel through making a sample spreadsheet. Formatting, using the autofill feature, using formulas, and making simple charts are covered in this class. If you can bring your own laptop with Excel 2007 or 2010, you do not need to register for the class. Space is limited. Registration begins May 22nd.
		Location: West Windsor Branch
		There are 3 spaces available.

	7:00 PM	Footlights!
		Contact: Staff (609) 443-1880 twinprogs@mcl.org
		Join us as we pick parts and read one-act plays.
		Location: Twin Rivers Branch

	7:00 PM	Friends of the Lawrence Library Meeting
		Contact: Lawrence Programs 609-989-6920 lawprogs@mcl.org
		Location: Lawrence Branch

	7:00 PM - 8:00 PM	Excel II
		Contact: Michael Kerr 609-275-8901
		We learn how to change chart colors and backgrounds. We will also learn how to download Excel compatible spreadsheets from the Internet, filter spreadsheets, add conditional formatting to spreadsheets, and create a pivot table. Online registration required unless you can bring your own laptop with Excel 2010 or 2007. Space is limited. Registration period begins May 22nd.
		Location: West Windsor Branch
		There are 3 spaces available.

	7:00 PM - 8:00 PM	Open activity room time for 1-5 yrs
		No registration required. For toddlers and preschoolers, with a caregiver. The children’s activity room will be open for children ages 5 and under with a caregiver to supervise. Library staff will not be present in the room. Children and caregivers may play, read and socialize. Toys, crayons, paper, flannel-board and other educational materials in the room may be utilized. Sponsored by the Friends of the Lawrence Library.
		Location: Lawrence Branch

	7:00 PM - 9:00 PM	Socrates Café
		Contact: West Windsor Staff 609-799-0462
		Socrates Café is a gathering where participants pose questions, listen to others, raise challenges, and consider alternative answers. Background in philosophy is not required; no preparation is necessary. Registration recommended. Click the Register button or call the Reference Desk at 609-275-8901 for information/to register.
		Location: West Windsor Branch
		There are 25 spaces available.

	7:30 PM	Yoga
		Contact: Lawrence Programs 609-989-6920
		Sunita Yadav returns to teach this popular series of yoga classes. All levels of experience are welcome. Participants should wear comfortable clothing and bring a towel or yoga mat. Registration begins Monday, April 22 and is required. Class size is limited to 25 participants. Water provided.
		Location: Lawrence Branch

	7:30 PM - 8:30 PM	Tai Chi
		Contact: Karen Taylor-Ogren 609-737-2610 ktayloro@mcl.org
		Learn this ancient art to promote good health and relaxation. No registration necessary.
		Location: Hopewell Branch

	8:00 PM - 9:00 PM	Excel III
		Contact: Michael Kerr 609-275-8901
		Macros are small programs written the Visual Basic for Applications programming language. The Excel Macro Recorder can automatically record common things you do in Excel and record them as a macro, so these tasks can be accomplished simply by running the macro. This course deals with recording macros on Excel, how to edit them, and how to run them. Registration required unless you can bring your own laptop with Excel 2007 or 2010. Space is limited. Registration period begins May 22nd.
		Location: West Windsor Branch
		There are 3 spaces available.
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	10:30 AM	Story Time with Miss Liz
		Contact: 609-448-1474
		Toddlers and pre-schoolers ages 2–5 years will enjoy stories, songs, rhymes and a craft. No registration necessary.
		Location: Hightstown Branch

	10:30 AM - 11:00 AM	Toddler Storytime & Craft for ages 2 - 4
		Please join us for stories and a craft geared toward Toddlers! Siblings are welcome! PLEASE NOTE THAT THE TUESDAY AND WEDNESDAY TODDLER CLASSES ARE IDENTICAL. No registration is required.
		Location: West Windsor Branch

	10:30 AM - 11:15 AM	Read and Play Story Time
		Read and Play Story Time (recommended ages 2-5 years; siblings welcome) This story time offers children and their caregivers an opportunity to participate in a fun and learning environment using finger plays, nursery rhymes, puppets, books, music and craft. Play with our stuffed animals! No registration required.
		Location: Ewing Branch


	11:00 AM - 11:30 AM	Baby Time (recommended ages birth to 2 years; Adult Supervision Required)
		This program is a great way to introduce your child to library story times and reading. Age appropriate books are shared with the group. Songs, nursery rhymes, puppets, and felt board figures create a rich audio-visual and social experience. After 20 minutes of structured group time, there is time for play and for socializing.
		Location: Hopewell Branch

	2:00 PM - 2:45 PM	Story Time (ages 2-5 years; siblings welcome)
		These story times introduce children to the best age-appropriate stories in children’s literature. Action rhymes, songs, and felt board activities are part of the program. The content of each story time centers on a different theme. An age-appropriate craft follows story time. Each program runs about 45 minutes. Each theme is the same all week.
		Location: Hopewell Branch

	4:30 PM - 5:15 PM	Walk-In Craft
		Walk-In Craft (recommended for children in grades K-5) Make fun and useful crafts! No registration required.
		Location: Ewing Branch

	6:00 PM - 7:00 PM	Citizenship Review
		Contact: (609) 448-1474
		Review questions for the citizenship exam. No registration necessary.
		Location: Hightstown Branch

	6:00 PM - 8:00 PM	Word 1
		Contact: Staff 609-989-6922 classreg@mcl.org
		Create a word document. Learn to format and edit, type, preview and learn to print a simple document. Strong mouse skills are essential! Please call or email us if you need to cancel.
		Location: Lawrence Branch
		The registration period has not begun.

	6:30 PM - 7:30 PM	Open Craft for Grades K-4
		Contact: Lawrence Staff 609-882-9246
		No registration required. This is a self-directed craft activity for children in grades K-4 and requires a caregiver present to supervise. Sponsored by the Friends of the Lawrence Library.
		Location: Lawrence Branch

	7:00 PM	Art Reception
		Contact: Staff (609) 443-1880 twinprogs@mcl.org
		Join us for an reception for our June Artist on Display Marc Skinner
		Location: Twin Rivers Branch

	7:00 PM	PJ Storytime for ages 2-5
		Contact: 609-448-1330
		Storytime is a half hour program of stories and songs. For ages 2-5 with a caregiver. You are invited to wear your pajamas. A craft is included at the end. No registration is required.
		Location: Hickory Corner Branch

	7:00 PM - 8:30 PM	Simply Yoga
		Contact: West Windsor Staff 609-275-8901
		This class starts with some breathing techniques, and warm-up exercises to prepare the body for improved flexibility before proceeding to the asanas or poses. A combination of balance and harmony is maintained through slow and relaxed movements. The class ends with relaxation poses focusing on relieving and reducing stress and creating a more peaceful state of mind. Participants should wear comfortable clothing and bring a mat/towel. Sponsored by the Friends of the West Windsor Library. Registration recommended. Click the Register button or call the Reference Desk at 609-275-8901 for information/to register.
		Location: West Windsor Branch
		There are 15 spaces available.

	7:00 PM - 9:00 PM	Learning English--ESL
		Contact: (609) 448-1474
		English as a Second Language classes. No registration necessary.
		Location: Hightstown Branch
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	9:35 AM - 11:00 AM	Open activity room time for 1-5 yrs
		No registration required. For toddlers and preschoolers, with a caregiver. The children’s activity room will be open for children ages 5 and under with a caregiver to supervise. Library staff will not be present in the room. Children and caregivers may play, read and socialize. Toys, crayons, paper, flannel-board and other educational materials in the room may be utilized. Sponsored by the Friends of the Lawrence Library.
		Location: Lawrence Branch

	10:00 AM - 10:45 AM	Cat, Hat, Sat Story Time
		Cat, Hat, Sat Story Time (recommended ages 3-4 years; sibling welcome) Listen to stories by Dr. Seuss! Craft included. No registration required.
		Location: Ewing Branch


	10:00 AM - 11:00 AM	Hopewell Seniors Connect: Backing up your Computer
		Contact: Karen Taylor-Ogren 609-737-2610 ktayloro@mcl.org
		A recent study indicates that that only 6% of computer owners back up their data. Don't be part of the at-risk 94%. Guest speaker Ross Holley will explain how to avoid losing your data.
		Location: Hopewell Branch

	10:00 AM - 12:00 PM	Word 1
		Contact: Staff 609-989-6922 classreg@mcl.org
		Create a word document. Learn to format and edit, type, preview and learn to print a simple document. Strong mouse skills are essential! Please call or email us if you need to cancel.
		Location: Lawrence Branch
		The registration period has not begun.

	10:30 AM	Baby Time
		Contact: 609-448-1330
		Baby Time is a half hour program for ages 3-23 months with a caregiver. Included are music and movement activities, fingerplays and short books designed to promote early literacy. Registration is required online and begins on the previous Wednesday.
		Location: Hickory Corner Branch
		The registration period has not begun.

	10:30 AM	Story Time with Miss Liz
		Contact: 609-448-1474
		Toddlers and pre-schoolers ages 2–5 years will enjoy stories, songs, rhymes and a craft. No registration necessary.
		Location: Hightstown Branch

	10:30 AM - 11:00 AM	Toddler Storytime & Craft for ages 2 - 4
		Please join us for stories and a craft geared toward Toddlers! Siblings are welcome! PLEASE NOTE THAT THE TUESDAY AND WEDNESDAY TODDLER CLASSES ARE IDENTICAL. No registration is required.
		Location: West Windsor Branch

	10:45 AM	Bookplay
		Contact: Nancy Demme 609-443-1880
		Stories, dance, songs, games & crafts for children ages 2-5.
		Location: Twin Rivers Branch

	11:00 AM	Go Zoo-y with The MOMS Club®
		Contact: Robbinsville Branch 609-259-2150
		Join us for a zoo-y good time as we read about zoo animals and do a craft to celebrate Zoo Month. For children of all ages, accompanied by an adult. Online registration is required and will begin on May 22. Please register each child separately.
		Location: Robbinsville Branch
		There are 11 spaces available.

	11:00 AM - 12:00 PM	Stories and Play (ages 2-3, adult supervision required)
		Join us for a new program of stories, rhymes, songs, and fun. After 20 minutes of structured group time, there is time for parents/caregivers and children to socialize. Toys and coloring supplies will be available at the end for the children.
		Location: Hopewell Branch

	11:30 AM - 1:00 PM	Open craft time 2-5yrs
		Contact: Lawrence Staff
		No registration required. For ages 2-5 years, with a caregiver. Craft materials will be available in the activity room. Project will take about 15 mintues. Library staff will not be present in the room. Sponsored by the Friends of the Lawrence Library.
		Location: Lawrence Branch

	3:00 PM	PC Basics
		Contact: 609 448-1330
		Get familiar with Microsoft Windows 7. Learn important computer terms and get comfortable with using a computer. Registration required.
		Location: Hickory Corner Branch
		There are 5 spaces available.

	4:00 PM	Kidscraft
		Contact: Nancy Demme 609-443-1880
		Crafts for children ages 4-8. "Clothespin Caterpillars."
		Location: Twin Rivers Branch

	4:30 PM - 5:15 PM	Creation Station
		Creation Station for school-age children, grades K-5. Surprise crafts! Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.
		Location: Ewing Branch


	6:00 PM - 7:00 PM	Comics Workshop
		REGISTRATION CLOSED, WORKSHOP FULL. Comics Registration Required. Attendance to all sessions highly recommended. The comic workshop will provide children ages 7-11 with skills necessary to write and draw their own comic book. During most of the sessions, children will learn about different aspects of comic book making and will be working on creating their own comic books. A comic book writer will join us for one of the sessions to provide guidance on how to format stories into comic book scripts. At the end of the program the library will publish a zine anthology of all of the comics created, so each child can take a collection of the workshop's comics home. Children only please, parents can wait in the library! Parents of children under 9 must remain in the library.
		Location: West Windsor Branch

	6:00 PM - 7:00 PM	Manga Club (grades 6 and up)
		Do you like anime, manga, graphic novels, and/or superheroes? Join us for discussions, snacks, movies, and other activities! This week: Anime Screening: xxxHolic Watanuki agrees to work for the Dimensional Witch Yuko, in exchange for her lifting a curse upon him. Join us for the screening, snacks, as well as xxxHolic-related activities and trivia!
		Location: Hopewell Branch

	6:30 PM - 7:30 PM	Open activity room time for 1-5 yrs
		No registration required. For toddlers and preschoolers, with a caregiver. The children’s activity room will be open for children ages 5 and under with a caregiver to supervise. Library staff will not be present in the room. Children and caregivers may play, read, socialize and craft at their own pace. Toys, crayons, paper, flannel-board and other educational materials in the room may be utilized. Sponsored by the Friends of the Lawrence Library.
		Location: Lawrence Branch

	7:00 PM	Knitting Circle
		Contact: Lawrence Programs 609-989-6920 lawprogs@mcl.org
		Knitters who already know the basics are invited to drop in to socialize with other knitters and work on a project of their choice. Instructor Ann Garwig will be available to assist individuals. Other needle crafters are welcome to join the circle, too. Registration suggested.
		Location: Lawrence Branch

	7:00 PM	Mother Daughter Book Club
		Contact: 609-448-1474
		A book club for girls ages 11–15 and their mothers. This month’s book title is The Book Without Words by Avi. Come for the book, the fun, and the snacks! Please register. Sponsored by the Hightstown Library Association.
		Location: Hightstown Branch
		There are 30 spaces available.

	7:00 PM	Yarnworks
		Contact: 609-882-3148
		Presented by Lee Pellegrino. Join fellow knitters and crocheters and tackle a new project or work on one you've already started.
		Location: Ewing Branch

	7:00 PM - 8:00 PM	Chess Club (grades 1-8)
		Contact: Briana Cahill 737-2610 bcahill@mcl.org
		Join us the first Wednesday of each month to play chess and develop your chess skills in an informal setting. Jon Edwards who won the 10th United States Correspondence Championship and the 8th North American Invitational Correspondence Chess Championship will be on hand to answer questions and offer instruction. This event is open to children in grades 1-8.
		Location: Hopewell Branch

	7:00 PM - 8:00 PM	Mother Daughter Book Club
		Contact: (609) 448-1474
		Mother-Daughter Book Club for girls ages 11–15 and their mothers. This month's title is "The Book Without Words" by Avi. New members welcome! Refreshments will be served. Please register.
		Location: Hightstown Branch
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	10:00 AM	Resume Review
		Contact: 609-882-3148
		Let us help you turn your resume into one that will get noticed! Content, grammar, and layout will be reviewed by staff wordsmith Lisa Shrager. Appointments are limited to 20 minutes.
		Location: Ewing Branch

	10:00 AM	Concert with Miss Amy for preschoolers
		Contact: Lawrence Staff
		For toddlers and preschoolers, with a caregiver. Enjoy this musical entertainment concert showcasing Miss Amy’s warm engaging manner and “positively enriching original music.” Miss Amy is a singer/songwriter, an accredited music educator and a fitness instructor. No registration required. Sponsored by the Friends of the Lawrence Library.
		Location: Lawrence Branch

	10:00 AM - 10:30 AM	Toddler Rock (for ages 2 to 3 years; adult supervision required)
		Too old for Baby Time and not quite ready to sit through a Story Time? Join us for singing, dancing, and rhymes. Through structured group activities, we play with musical instruments, puppets, parachutes, and more! There is an emphasis on interaction with the music and the rhymes through singing, actions, and props to build pre-literacy skills. This program runs about 30 minutes.
		Location: Hopewell Branch

	10:00 AM - 11:30 AM	Open Lab
		Contact: Staff 609-989-6922 classreg@mcl.org
		This is an unstructured project oriented class. Practice what you learned in your classes. An instructor will be available to help you. You must register. Please call or email us if you need to cancel.
		Location: Lawrence Branch
		The registration period has not begun.


	10:00 AM - 3:00 PM	Creation Station
		Contact: Robbinsville Branch 609-259-2150
		Drop in and create a special craft with the materials provided. For children of all ages, accompanied by an adult. Registration is not required.
		Location: Robbinsville Branch

	10:30 AM	Storytime for ages 2-5
		Contact: 609-448-1330
		Storytime is a half hour program of stories and songs. For ages 2-5 with a caregiver. A craft is included at the end. No registration is required.
		Location: Hickory Corner Branch

	10:30 AM - 10:50 AM	Mother Goose Activity Time
		Mother Goose Activity Time (recommended birth-18 months; siblings welcome) Lap-sitters and walkers have fun learning and singing nursery rhymes and finger plays! No registration required.
		Location: Ewing Branch

	10:30 AM - 11:00 AM	Picture Books & Craft for ages 3 - 5
		Join us for stories, fingerplays, clothesline rhymes, and music, followed by a craft No registration required.
		Location: West Windsor Branch

	10:30 AM - 12:00 PM	Open activity room time for 1-5 yrs
		No registration required. For toddlers and preschoolers, with a caregiver. The children’s activity room will be open for children ages 5 and under with a caregiver to supervise. Library staff will not be present in the room. Children and caregivers may play, read, socialize and craft at their own pace. Toys, crayons, paper, flannel-board and other educational materials in the room may be utilized. Sponsored by the Friends of the Lawrence Library.
		Location: Lawrence Branch

	10:45 AM	Bookplay
		Contact: Nancy Demme 609-443-1880
		Stories, dance, songs, games & crafts for children ages 2-5.
		Location: Twin Rivers Branch

	11:00 AM - 11:45 AM	Story Time (ages 2-5 years; siblings welcome)
		These story times introduce children to the best age-appropriate stories in children’s literature. Action rhymes, songs, and felt board activities are part of the program. The content of each story time centers on a different theme. An age-appropriate craft follows story time. Each program runs about 45 minutes. Each theme is the same all week.
		Location: Hopewell Branch

	11:30 AM - 12:00 PM	Play-time Activities
		Play-time with Parachute & Other Surprise Activities, for children ages 2-5 with caregiver.
		Location: Ewing Branch

	1:00 PM	Documentary Movie Day
		Contact: 609-882-3148
		Garbo: The Spy (93 min). Tells the story of double agent Juan Pujol Garcia, who during World War II fed false information to the Nazis and fabricated a network of phantom agents across Europe. Although he never fired a single shot, Garbo helped to save thousands of lives, most notably by misinforming the Germans about the timing and locations of D-Day.
		Location: Ewing Branch

	1:00 PM - 2:00 PM	Excel I
		Contact: Michael Kerr 609-275-8901
		We will learn the basics of Excel through making a sample spreadsheet. Formatting, using the autofill feature, using formulas, and making simple charts are covered in this class. If you can bring your own laptop with Excel 2007 or 2010, you do not need to register for the class. Space is limited. Registration begins June 22nd.
		Location: West Windsor Branch
		There are 4 spaces available.

	1:00 PM - 2:30 PM	Knitting and More @ the Library
		Contact: Staff (609) 443-1880 twinprogs@mcl.org
		Do you like to knit, crochet, embroider or needlepoint? come with a smile - all skill levels welcome. Join us as we celebrate World Wide Knit in Public Week from June 8 to 16. Come in this whole week and find a comfortable spot in the library to stitch in public all day.
		Location: Twin Rivers Branch

	2:00 PM	Mouse Basics
		Contact: 609 448-1330
		Learn to click, highlight text, scroll, cut & paste and click & drag. Registration required.
		Location: Hickory Corner Branch
		There are 5 spaces available.


	2:00 PM - 3:00 PM	Excel II
		Contact: Michael Kerr 609-275-8901
		We learn how to change chart colors and backgrounds. We will also learn how to download Excel compatible spreadsheets from the Internet, filter spreadsheets, add conditional formatting to spreadsheets, and create a pivot table. Online registration required unless you can bring your own laptop with Excel 2010 or 2007. Space is limited. Registration period begins May 22nd.
		Location: West Windsor Branch
		There are 4 spaces available.

	2:00 PM - 3:00 PM	Story and Activity Time for Homeschoolers
		Story and Activity Time for Homeschoolers (recommended ages 5-11 years; parents have option to participate, but must stay in the library)
		Location: Ewing Branch

	2:00 PM - 4:00 PM	Internet 1
		Contact: Staff 609-989-6922 classreg@mcl.org
		Visit interesting websites and learn to use Search Engines to surf the web. Please call or email us if you need to cancel.
		Location: Lawrence Branch
		The registration period has not begun.

	3:00 PM	Crochet Corner
		Contact: Lawrence Programs 609-989-6920 lawprogs@mcl.org
		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 suggested.
		Location: Lawrence Branch

	3:00 PM - 4:00 PM	Excel III
		Contact: Michael Kerr 609-275-8901
		Macros are small programs written the Visual Basic for Applications programming language. The Excel Macro Recorder can automatically record common things you do in Excel and record them as a macro, so these tasks can be accomplished simply by running the macro. This course deals with recording macros on Excel, how to edit them, and how to run them. Registration required unless you can bring your own laptop with Excel 2007 or 2010. Space is limited. Registration period begins May 22nd.
		Location: West Windsor Branch
		There are 4 spaces available.

	4:00 PM	Lego Club
		Contact: Nancy Demme 443-1880
		Build amazing things with Legos! Ages 4-9
		Location: Twin Rivers Branch

	4:00 PM - 4:45 PM	D.I.Y. Art, ages 6-11
		Contact: Staff 6097990462 ddrobnja@mcl.org
		Come explore your creative side! Various materials will be provided in this art program in order to help the participant engage in creative thinking. This program supports your child's creative independence without the need for parental approval; thus parents are asked to stay out of the art room. They must, however, remain in the library. Support, advice and encouragement will be provided, but the creative thinking has to be your own! Participants may also be offered a chance to participate in various art projects for the library! No registration required.
		Location: West Windsor Branch

	6:30 PM	Foreign and Independent Films at Your Library: Seven Minutes in Heaven (2012)
		Contact: Lawrence Programs 609-989-6920 lawprogs@mcl.org
		This dramatic thriller begins one year after Galia and her boyfriend board a local Jerusalem bus that explodes killing her boyfriend. Galia undergoes physical and mental therapy, attempting to stitch together the shattered fragments of her life and soul. A necklace is sent to her from an anonymous source which sets her off on a journey to find the missing pieces of the puzzle from that horrific day. Hebrew with English subtitles. Not rated. 94 minutes. Refreshments will be served. Registration suggested.
		Location: Lawrence Branch

	6:30 PM	Thursday Night at the Movies for ages 18 and up at 6:30 p.m.
		Contact: 609-882-3148
		Anna Karenina with Keira Knightley, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Matthew Macfayden, and Jude Law. Set in late 19th century Russia high-society, the aristocrat Anna Karenina enters into a life-changing affair with the affluent Count Vronsky. No admission fee! Light refreshments. Sponsored by the Friends of the Ewing Library.
		Location: Ewing Branch

	7:00 PM	Story Stretchers
		Contact: 609-448-1330
		Story Stretchers is a half hour program that combines stories with yoga and movement exercises. Suggested for ages 3-8. No registration is required.
		Location: Hickory Corner Branch

	7:00 PM	Teen Volunteer Orientation
		Teens must be entering grades 7-10 in the fall of 2013. Register for this program if you were accepted as a Lawrence Headquarters Teen Summer Reading Volunteer for 2013. (Applications due no later than June 1) At this orientation you will gain a brief overview of your summer duties and you will also choose your summer volunteer schedule. (An adult caregiver or parent must initial to give permission for the schedule the student has chosen.) Please sign up for only one orientation session. If you need to cancel, please phone us at the youth reference desk at (609) 989-6921. Spaces are limited at each volunteer session.
		Location: Lawrence Branch
		There are 11 spaces available.

	7:00 PM - 8:30 PM	Ipad 101
		Contact: 609 448-1330 hcprogs@mcl.org
		Learn how to use all the features of your iPad. How to download free eBooks from the library to your iPad. Instructor is Caitlin Trought of TroutysTech.com. Sponsored by Friends of the Hickory Corner Library. Registration required.
		Location: Hickory Corner Branch
		There are 18 spaces available.

Friday June 7, 2013			Go To Top
	10:00 AM	Excel 1
		Contact: 609 448-1330
		Learn the basics of this spreadsheet program. See how easy it is to input and edit data. Call to register.
		Location: Hickory Corner Branch
		There are 5 spaces available.

	10:00 AM - 4:00 PM	Creation Station
		Contact: 609-448-1330
		All ages are invited to stop by the activity room and create a craft or art project. No registration is required.
		Location: Hickory Corner Branch

	10:30 AM	Sing Along with Miss Amy
		Contact: Robbinsville Branch 609-259-2150
		Join Miss Amy for a rocking sing along. For children of all ages, accompanied by an adult. Online registration is required and will begin on May 24. Please register each child separately.
		Location: Robbinsville Branch


	10:30 AM - 11:00 AM	Singalong with Pat McKinley for all ages
		Pat invites children to sing favorite and familiar songs, while she sings and plays the guitar. No registration required.
		Location: West Windsor Branch

	10:30 AM - 11:15 AM	Story Time (ages 2-5 years; siblings welcome)
		These story times introduce children to the best age-appropriate stories in children’s literature. Action rhymes, songs, and felt board activities are part of the program. The content of each story time centers on a different theme. An age-appropriate craft follows story time. Each program runs about 45 minutes. Each theme is the same all week.
		Location: Hopewell Branch

	10:30 AM - 12:00 PM	Open activity room time for 1-5 yrs
		No registration required. For toddlers and preschoolers, with a caregiver. The children’s activity room will be open for children ages 5 and under with a caregiver to supervise. Library staff will not be present in the room. Children and caregivers may play, read, socialize and craft at their own pace. Toys, crayons, paper, flannel-board and other educational materials in the room may be utilized. Sponsored by the Friends of the Lawrence Library.
		Location: Lawrence Branch

	10:45 AM	Trucks 'N Stuff
		Contact: Nancy Demme 443-1880
		Creative play for children 2-4.
		Location: Twin Rivers Branch

	11:00 AM - 11:50 AM	Play dough creations/ lego story time
		Play dough creations/ lego based on story time theme for children, ages 2-5, with adult.
		Location: Ewing Branch

	11:30 AM	Pat McKinley's Sing Along
		Contact: 609-448-1474
		Drop in and sing along with Pat and her guitar. A relaxing program for young children and their families. All ages welcome. Please register. Sponsored by the Hightstown Library Association.
		Location: Hightstown Branch
		There are 30 spaces available.

	11:30 AM	Publisher 1
		Contact: 609 448-1330
		Learn how to create newsletters, posters and brochures. Strong Word skills required. Registration required.
		Location: Hickory Corner Branch
		There are 5 spaces available.

	1:00 PM	Friday Afternoon Foreign Film Series
		Contact: 609-882-3148
		Oslo, August 31st. (Norwegian, Not Rated, 96 min.) One day in the life of Anders, a young recovering drug addict, who takes a brief leave from his treatment center to interview for a job and catch up with old friends in Oslo.
		Location: Ewing Branch

	2:00 PM - 4:00 PM	Excel 1
		Contact: Staff 609-989-6922 classreg@mcl.org
		Learn the basics of this spreadsheet program. See how easy it is to input and edit data. Make some simple calculations. Strong mouse skills are essential! Please call or email us if you need to cancel.
		Location: Lawrence Branch
		The registration period has not begun.


	4:30 PM	Drum Circle
		Contact: Lawrence Programs 609-989-6920 lawprogs@mcl.org
		Ange Chianese of Mercer County’s Zip-A-Dee-Doo-Dah Entertainers will facilitate a beginner’s drum circle. Bring your own drum or use one of ours. Shakers, gongs, bells and other percussion also welcome. Refreshments served. Registration is suggested.
		Location: Lawrence Branch
Saturday June 8, 2013			Go To Top
	9:30 AM - 5:00 PM	Due - Unmask a Book Rating Slips
		Today is the last day to hand in any rating slips from May's "Unmask a Book" program for Children's Book Week. The winner will be drawn on Monday, June 10, 2013 and receive a $10.00 Amazon.com gift card. Sponsored by the Hightstown Library Association.
		Location: Hightstown Branch

	9:30 AM - 5:00 PM	Due - Unmask a Book Rating Slips
		Today is the last day to hand in any rating slips from May's "Unmask a Book" program for Children's Book Week. The winner will be drawn on Monday, June 10, 2013 and receive a $10.00 Amazon.com gift card. Sponsored by the Hightstown Library Association.
		Location: Hightstown Branch

	10:00 AM - 11:30 AM	Word
		Contact: Richard Peterson 609-275-8901
		A tour through the Microsoft Word 2007 and 2010 toolbars. We will learn how to change font styles, bullet or number paragraphs, set margins, insert graphics, and more. Registration required unless you can bring your own laptop with Word 2007 or 2010. Space is limited. Registration period begins May 22nd.
		Location: West Windsor Branch
		There are 5 spaces available.

	11:00 AM	Story-time for 2-5 yrs
		Contact: Lawrence Staff 609-882-9246
		Story-time and craft for ages 2-5 with a caregiver. No registration required.
		Location: Lawrence Branch

	2:00 PM - 3:00 PM	Writing Series: 10 things every writer should know
		Contact: Karen Taylor-Ogren 609-737-2610 ktayloro@mcl.org
		With e-books, self-publishing and e-zines, there are more roads to publication than ever before. Join New Jersey author Jon Gibbs for an informative discussion on the things every writer should know.
		Location: Hopewell Branch

	2:00 PM - 5:00 PM	Writers' Group
		Contact: Staff (609) 443-1880 twinprogs@mcl.org
		Bring 5 pages of a work-in-progress to discuss with other writers.
		Location: Twin Rivers Branch

	3:00 PM - 4:30 PM	Rubik Cube Program for ages 7-14
		Rubik Cube Program for ages 7-14 Learn to solve the Rubik’s Cube and be part of an historic event. West Windsor and Plainsboro School District is aiming to set a new world record for the maximum number of people solving the cube at the same time by June 2013. Help the district reach a target of 1,000. Online registration is required. YOU MUST BRING YOUR OWN RUBIK CUBE TO PARTICIPATE
		Location: West Windsor Branch
		There are 40 spaces available.
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	9:00 AM - 8:45 PM	Teen Volunteers Needed
		Wanted Teens, ages 13-18. Are you looking for a unique opportunity to fulfill all or part of your community service requirements? Then join the Ewing Branch’s team of teen volunteers for a minimum of 10 hours during summer break. Call Susan or Chetna at 882-3130 for more information.
		Location: Ewing Branch

	9:30 AM - 9:00 PM	Coupon Swap
		Contact: (609) 448-1474
		Bring coupons to share and take what you need! Coupons available in the library all day.
		Location: Hightstown Branch

	9:35 AM	Storytime Registration Begins
		Contact: Robbinsville Branch 609-259-2150
		Toddler storytime is a half hour program for children ages 2 and 3, accompanied by an adult, on Tuesdays at 10 am, Wednesdays at 10 am or 11 am, or Thursdays at 10 am. Pre-school storytime is a half hour program for children ages 4 to 6, on Thursdays at 11 am. School-age storytime is a one hour program for children entering first grade and up, on Mondays at 7 pm. Classes begin the week of July 1 and will run through the week of August 5.
		Location: Robbinsville Branch

	10:00 AM	Story-time for 2-5 yrs
		Story-time and craft for ages 2-5 with a caregiver. No registration required.
		Location: Lawrence Branch


	10:00 AM - 11:00 AM	Excel for the Workplace
		Contact: Karen Taylor-Ogren 609-737-2610 ktayloro@mcl.org
		Cecilia Jackson will present 3 intermediate level Excel sessions focused on formulas, functions and features data management and analysis. Limited to 5 participants and registration required.
		Location: Hopewell Branch

	10:00 AM - 12:00 PM	Email 1
		Contact: Staff 609-989-6922 classreg@mcl.org
		Sign up for free email service with Yahoo. Send your first message! Please call or email us if you need to cancel.
		Location: Lawrence Branch
		The registration period has not begun.

	10:30 AM	Storytime for ages 2-5
		Contact: 609-448-1330
		Storytime is a half hour program of stories and songs. For ages 2-5 with a caregiver. A craft is included at the end. No registration is required.
		Location: Hickory Corner Branch

	11:00 AM - 11:50 AM	Happy Two’s Activity Time
		Happy Two’s Activity Time (recommended age 2 years; siblings welcome) Books, crafts, songs and rhymes for toddlers in motion!
		Location: Ewing Branch

	11:00 AM - 1:00 PM	Open activity room time for 1-5 yrs
		No registration required. For toddlers and preschoolers, with a caregiver. The children’s activity room will be open for children ages 5 and under with a caregiver to supervise. Library staff will not be present in the room. Children and caregivers may play, read and socialize. Toys, crayons, paper, flannel-board and other educational materials in the room may be utilized. Sponsored by the Friends of the Lawrence Library.
		Location: Lawrence Branch

	2:00 PM	Movie Matinee: Moonrise Kingdom (2012)
		Contact: Lawrence Programs 609-989-6920 lawprogs@mcl.org
		Set on an island off the coast of New England in the summer of 1965, this film tells the story of two twelve-year-olds who fall in love, make a secret pact, and run away together into the wilderness. As various authorities try to hunt them down, a violent storm is brewing off-shore— and the peaceful island community is turned upside down in more ways than anyone can handle. Rated PG-13. 94 minutes. Refreshments will be served. Registration suggested
		Location: Lawrence Branch

	2:00 PM - 4:00 PM	PC Essentials
		Contact: Staff 609-989-6922 classreg@mcl.org
		Work with the Windows environment. Use the many features of the Start button. Rename, move and delete files and folders using Windows 7. Take PC Basics and Word 1 first! Please call or email us if you need to cancel.
		Location: Lawrence Branch
		The registration period has not begun.

	4:00 PM - 5:00 PM	Magic Tree House Book Club for ages 5-9
		At each program we’ll read part of a Magic Tree House Book, and then we’ll explore its’ companion research guide. The sixth book in the series is Afternoon on the Amazon. Join us in enjoying this imaginative series by Mary Pope Osborne. You don’t have to read the book before you come, but if you do, that's fine. During the program I’ll read a portion of the book to you, and then we'll explore the research guide for that book. We’ll end with a craft. Registration is required. The book club will take place once a month on a Monday, from 4:00-5:00 pm. Hope to see you there!
		Location: West Windsor Branch
		There are 24 spaces available.

	4:00 PM - 5:30 PM	Kids' Open Craft (recommended ages 3-8 years)
		Children may stop at the children’s activity room at any point between 4:00 and 5:30 pm to construct the craft of the week. A staff member will be present to aid with the craft. The projects can usually be easily adapted to meet a variety of age and skill levels.
		Location: Hopewell Branch

	4:30 PM - 5:15 PM	Puppet Fun
		Puppet Fun for children, ages 5-10, with adult Make a puppet from different materials. Stories and light refreshments. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.
		Location: Ewing Branch

	6:00 PM - 8:30 PM	CANCELLED: Adult Chess Club and Tournament
		Contact: Karen Taylor-Ogren 609-737-2610 ktayloro@mcl.org

		Location: Hopewell Branch

	6:30 PM - 8:30 PM	So You Want to be a Leader?
		Contact: West Windsor Staff 609-275-8901
		Interested in developing and improving leadership skills? Want to be a more successful leader in your professional, academic and community lives. Then this interactive seminar is for you. This seminar will provide participants with a tool-kit to build their leadership growth in a positive and transformative manner. This seminar will be led by Reverend Cornell Edmonds who has extensive experience providing leadership training in many arenas. Registration recommended. Click the Register button or call the Reference Desk at 609-275-8901 for information/to register.
		Location: West Windsor Branch
		There are 25 spaces available.


	7:00 PM	Wild Rumpus Pajama Party
		Contact: Nancy Demme 443-1880
		Celebrate Maurice Sendak's works with stories and chocolate s'mores. Ages 2-8. Wear your pajamas!
		Location: Twin Rivers Branch

	7:00 PM	Wild Rumpus Pajama Party
		Contact: Nancy Demme 443-1880
		Celebrate Maurice Sendak's works with stories and chocolate s'mores. Ages 2-8. Wear your pajamas!
		Location: Twin Rivers Branch

	7:00 PM - 8:00 PM	Open activity room time for 1-5 yrs
		No registration required. For toddlers and preschoolers, with a caregiver. The children’s activity room will be open for children ages 5 and under with a caregiver to supervise. Library staff will not be present in the room. Children and caregivers may play, read and socialize. Toys, crayons, paper, flannel-board and other educational materials in the room may be utilized. Sponsored by the Friends of the Lawrence Library.
		Location: Lawrence Branch

	7:30 PM	Yoga
		Contact: Lawrence Programs 609-989-6920
		Sunita Yadav returns to teach this popular series of yoga classes. All levels of experience are welcome. Participants should wear comfortable clothing and bring a towel or yoga mat. Registration begins Monday, April 22 and is required. Class size is limited to 25 participants. Water provided.
		Location: Lawrence Branch

	7:30 PM - 8:30 PM	Tai Chi
		Contact: Karen Taylor-Ogren 609-737-2610 ktayloro@mcl.org
		Learn this ancient art to promote good health and relaxation. No registration necessary.
		Location: Hopewell Branch
Tuesday June 11, 2013			Go To Top
	9:35 AM	Story-time for 2-5 yrs
		Story-time and craft for ages 2-5 with a caregiver. No registration required.
		Location: Lawrence Branch

	9:45 AM - 11:15 AM	PC Basics
		Contact: Karen Taylor-Ogren 609-737-2610 ktayloro@mcl.org
		Learn everything you need to know to get started using Windows PC's. Register early. Class is limited to 6
		Location: Hopewell Branch

	10:00 AM	Art of Living: Breath, Mind and Meditation
		Contact: 609 448-1330 hcprogs@mcl.org
		Learn innovative breathing techniques that can help you reduce stress and heighten mental clarity and awareness. Facilitated by Sita Subramanyam. Registration required.
		Location: Hickory Corner Branch
		There are 19 spaces available.

	10:15 AM	Babytime
		Contact: Robbinsville Branch 609-259-2150
		Enjoy rhymes, songs, and simple stories. For children ages 6 months to 24 months, accompanied by an adult. Online registration is required and will begin on April 23. Please register each child separately.
		Location: Robbinsville Branch

	10:30 AM	Music Room
		Contact: Nancy Demme 609-443-1880
		A music and movement program for children ages 2-5.
		Location: Twin Rivers Branch

	10:30 AM	Story Time with Miss Liz
		Contact: 609-448-1474
		Toddlers and pre-schoolers ages 2–5 years will enjoy stories, songs, rhymes and a craft. No registration necessary.
		Location: Hightstown Branch

	10:30 AM - 11:15 AM	Read and Play Story Time
		Read and Play Story Time (recommended ages 2-5 years; siblings welcome) This story time offers children and their caregivers an opportunity to participate in a fun and learning environment using finger plays, nursery rhymes, puppets, books, music and craft. Play with our stuffed animals! No registration required.
		Location: Ewing Branch


	11:00 AM	Books & Babies for 6-23 months
		Contact: Lawrence Youth Staff 609-989-6921
		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. Online registration is required and begins the Wednesday before each program at 9:30am. Recommended for 6-23 months. Ask staff if you have any questions. Preference will be given to patrons with a valid Mercer County Library System card.
		Location: Lawrence Branch
		The registration period has not begun.

	11:00 AM - 11:30 AM	Baby Time (recommended ages birth to 2 years; Adult Supervision Required)
		This program is a great way to introduce your child to library story times and reading. Age appropriate books are shared with the group. Songs, nursery rhymes, puppets, and felt board figures create a rich audio-visual and social experience. After 20 minutes of structured group time, there is time for play and for socializing.
		Location: Hopewell Branch

	1:30 PM	Toddler Craft
		Contact: Nancy Demme 443-1880
		Crafts for the young, stories, puzzles & games. Ages 2-4
		Location: Twin Rivers Branch

	2:00 PM - 2:45 PM	Story Time (ages 2-5 years; siblings welcome)
		These story times introduce children to the best age-appropriate stories in children’s literature. Action rhymes, songs, and felt board activities are part of the program. The content of each story time centers on a different theme. An age-appropriate craft follows story time. Each program runs about 45 minutes. Each theme is the same all week.
		Location: Hopewell Branch

	4:00 PM	Reading Buddies
		Contact: Nancy Demme 609-443-1880
		Read out loud with an experienced children's librarian. Meets at 4:00 pm and 4:40 pm. By appointment only. Grades 1-3.
		Location: Twin Rivers Branch

	4:00 PM - 5:00 PM	Drama Workshop: The Gruffalo for ages 6-8 years
		Youth Stages presents a Drama Workshop. A DRAMA WORKSHOP is an intimate creative drama experience where a maximum of 20 participants are fully engaged- imaginatively, vocally and physically- with a Youth Stages actor-educator in the dramatization of a story. The session includes physical and vocal warm-ups and the reading of a book, the Gruffalo. The children then choose what character they wish to play and the story is enacted with the children physically moving around the playing space as the characters in the story. Registration is required. This program is sponsored by the Friends of the West Windsor Library.
		Location: West Windsor Branch
		There are 23 spaces available.

	4:30 PM - 5:15 PM	Walk-In Craft
		Walk-In Craft (recommended for children in grades K-5) Make fun and useful crafts! No registration required.
		Location: Ewing Branch

	5:00 PM	Teen Volunteer Orientation
		Teens must be entering grades 7-10 in the fall of 2013. Register for this program if you were accepted as a Lawrence Headquarters Teen Summer Reading Volunteer for 2013. (Applications due no later than June 1) At this orientation you will gain a brief overview of your summer duties and you will also choose your summer volunteer schedule. (An adult caregiver or parent must initial to give permission for the schedule the student has chosen.) Please sign up for only one orientation session. If you need to cancel, please phone us at the youth reference desk at (609) 989-6921. Spaces are limited at each volunteer session.
		Location: Lawrence Branch
		There are 15 spaces available.

	6:00 PM - 7:00 PM	Citizenship Review
		Contact: (609) 448-1474
		Review questions for the citizenship exam. No registration necessary.
		Location: Hightstown Branch

	6:00 PM - 7:00 PM	Teen Volunteer Orientation
		Contact: Briana Cahill 737-2610 bcahill@mcl.org
		For teens entering grades 7-12 in the fall of 2013. Do you need community service? Do you like kids? Come to an orientation session and find out about opportunities at the library. At this orientation you will gain a brief overview of summer duties. Please know your summer availability as we will start scheduling at the orientation.
		Location: Hopewell Branch

	6:00 PM - 8:00 PM	Word 2
		Contact: Staff 609-989-6922 classreg@mcl.org
		Learn to work with Tabs and the Office Ribbon. Explore the many extra features that can help you create a professional-looking document. Take Word 1 first! Please call or email us if you need to cancel.
		Location: Lawrence Branch
		The registration period has not begun.

	6:30 PM - 7:30 PM	Open Craft for Grades K-4
		Contact: Lawrence Staff 609-882-9246
		No registration required. This is a self-directed craft activity for children in grades K-4 and requires a caregiver present to supervise. Sponsored by the Friends of the Lawrence Library.
		Location: Lawrence Branch


	6:30 PM - 8:00 PM	Windows 8
		Contact: Karen Taylor-Ogren 609-737-2610 ktayloro@mcl.org
		Staff from Mercer County Library’s IT department will explain the new Windows 8 System, now standard on most new computers.
		Location: Hopewell Branch

	7:00 PM	College Funding Boot Camp
		Contact: Robbinsville Branch 609-259-2150
		How will you manage to pay for your child’s college education without sacrificing your own retirement? Come learn about the often complex process of college funding, proper financial planning, incorporating your child’s needs and desires, and the significance of the Expected Family Contribution. Presented by Innovative College Funding Solutions, LLC. Online registration is required.
		Location: Robbinsville Branch
		There are 29 spaces available.

	7:00 PM	Computer class: Get on the Web!
		Contact: 609-882-3148
		Limited seating. Call the Reference Desk at 882-3148 for information/to register.
		Location: Ewing Branch
		There are 50 spaces available.

	7:00 PM	Excel 2
		Contact: 609 448-1330
		Learn how to do different calculations, freeze panes, insert comment boxes and practice formatting. Excel 1 required first. Registration required.
		Location: Hickory Corner Branch
		There are 5 spaces available.

	7:00 PM	PJ Storytime for ages 2-5
		Contact: 609-448-1330
		Storytime is a half hour program of stories and songs. For ages 2-5 with a caregiver. You are invited to wear your pajamas. A craft is included at the end. No registration is required.
		Location: Hickory Corner Branch

	7:00 PM - 9:00 PM	Learning English--ESL
		Contact: (609) 448-1474
		English as a Second Language classes. No registration necessary.
		Location: Hightstown Branch
Wednesday June 12, 2013			Go To Top
	9:35 AM - 11:00 AM	Open activity room time for 1-5 yrs
		No registration required. For toddlers and preschoolers, with a caregiver. The children’s activity room will be open for children ages 5 and under with a caregiver to supervise. Library staff will not be present in the room. Children and caregivers may play, read and socialize. Toys, crayons, paper, flannel-board and other educational materials in the room may be utilized. Sponsored by the Friends of the Lawrence Library.
		Location: Lawrence Branch

	10:00 AM	Play Dough Chefs
		Contact: Robbinsville Branch 609-259-2150
		Come help make and play with play dough. For children ages 2 to 5, accompanied by an adult. Online registration is required and will begin on May 29. Please register each child separately.
		Location: Robbinsville Branch
		The registration period has not begun.

	10:00 AM - 10:45 AM	Cat, Hat, Sat Story Time
		Cat, Hat, Sat Story Time (recommended ages 3-4 years; sibling welcome) Listen to stories by Dr. Seuss! Craft included. No registration required.
		Location: Ewing Branch

	10:00 AM - 12:00 PM	Word 2
		Contact: Staff 609-989-6922 classreg@mcl.org
		Learn to work with Tabs and the Office Ribbon. Explore the many extra features that can help you create a professional-looking document. Take Word 1 first! Please call or email us if you need to cancel.
		Location: Lawrence Branch
		The registration period has not begun.

	10:30 AM	Baby Time
		Contact: 609-448-1330
		Baby Time is a half hour program for ages 3-23 months with a caregiver. Included are music and movement activities, fingerplays and short books designed to promote early literacy. Registration is required online and begins on the previous Wednesday.
		Location: Hickory Corner Branch
		The registration period has not begun.

	10:30 AM	Story Time with Miss Liz
		Contact: 609-448-1474
		Toddlers and pre-schoolers ages 2–5 years will enjoy stories, songs, rhymes and a craft. No registration necessary.
		Location: Hightstown Branch


	10:30 AM - 11:30 AM	Drama Workshop: Sir Small and the Dragonfly for ages 4 to 6 years
		Youth Stages presents a Drama Workshop. A DRAMA WORKSHOP is an intimate creative drama experience where a maximum of 20 participants are fully engaged- imaginatively, vocally and physically- with a Youth Stages actor-educator in the dramatization of a story. The session includes physical and vocal warm-ups and the reading of a book, Sir Small and the Dragonfly. The children then choose what character they wish to play and the story is enacted with the children physically moving around the playing space as the characters in the story. Registration is required. This program is sponsored by the Friends of the West Windsor Library.
		Location: West Windsor Branch
		There are 25 spaces available.

	10:45 AM	Bookplay
		Contact: Nancy Demme 609-443-1880
		Stories, dance, songs, games & crafts for children ages 2-5.
		Location: Twin Rivers Branch

	11:00 AM	Play Dough Chefs
		Contact: Robbinsville Branch 609-259-2150
		Come help make and play with play dough. For children ages 2 to 5, accompanied by an adult. Online registration is required and will begin on May 29. Please register each child separately.
		Location: Robbinsville Branch
		The registration period has not begun.

	11:00 AM - 12:00 PM	Stories and Play (ages 2-3, adult supervision required)
		Join us for a new program of stories, rhymes, songs, and fun. After 20 minutes of structured group time, there is time for parents/caregivers and children to socialize. Toys and coloring supplies will be available at the end for the children.
		Location: Hopewell Branch

	11:30 AM - 1:00 PM	Open craft time 2-5yrs
		Contact: Lawrence Staff
		No registration required. For ages 2-5 years, with a caregiver. Craft materials will be available in the activity room. Project will take about 15 mintues. Library staff will not be present in the room. Sponsored by the Friends of the Lawrence Library.
		Location: Lawrence Branch

	1:00 PM - 2:00 PM	Powerpoint
		Contact: Michael Kerr 609-275-8901
		This class deals with the basics of making presentations using Powerpoint, including making basic slides and putting them together to make a slideshow, plus adding animations, clipart, and transitions between slides. Online registration required unless you can bring your own laptop with Powerpoint 2010 or 2007. Space is limited. Registration period begins May 22nd.
		Location: West Windsor Branch
		There are 5 spaces available.

	1:30 PM	PC Essentials
		Contact: 609 448-1330
		Learn how to work in the Windows environment. Use the many features of the Start button. Rename, move and delete files and folders using Windows 7. PC Basics and Word 1 are prerequisites. Registration required.
		Location: Hickory Corner Branch
		There are 5 spaces available.

	2:00 PM - 3:00 PM	Word
		Contact: Michael Kerr 609-275-8901
		A tour through the Microsoft Word 2010 and 2007 toolbars. We will learn how to change font styles, bullet or number paragraphs, set margins, insert graphics, and more. Registration required unless you can bring your own laptop with Word 2010. Space is limited. Registration period begins May 22nd.
		Location: West Windsor Branch
		There are 6 spaces available.

	3:00 PM	Word 1
		Contact: 609 448-1330
		Learn how to create a Word document. Format and edit, then type, preview and learn to print a simple document. Strong mouse skills essential. Registration required.
		Location: Hickory Corner Branch
		There are 5 spaces available.

	4:00 PM	Kidscraft
		Contact: Nancy Demme 609-443-1880
		Crafts for children ages 4-8. "Recycled Collage."
		Location: Twin Rivers Branch

	4:30 PM - 5:15 PM	Creation Station
		Creation Station for school-age children, grades K-5. Surprise crafts! Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.
		Location: Ewing Branch

	6:00 PM - 7:00 PM	Comics Workshop
		REGISTRATION CLOSED, WORKSHOP FULL. Comics Registration Required. Attendance to all sessions highly recommended. The comic workshop will provide children ages 7-11 with skills necessary to write and draw their own comic book. During most of the sessions, children will learn about different aspects of comic book making and will be working on creating their own comic books. A comic book writer will join us for one of the sessions to provide guidance on how to format stories into comic book scripts. At the end of the program the library will publish a zine anthology of all of the comics created, so each child can take a collection of the workshop's comics home. Children only please, parents can wait in the library! Parents of children under 9 must remain in the library.
		Location: West Windsor Branch


	6:00 PM - 7:00 PM	Manga Club (grades 6 and up)
		Do you like anime, manga, graphic novels, and/or superheroes? Join us for discussions, snacks, movies, and other activities! This week: Open M[us]ic Night It's a night filled with anime opening and closing theme songs, J-pop, and anime fan music/video creations! Join us for tasty snacks and manga- and anime-related discussions while we enjoy a variety of Japanese-influenced music.
		Location: Hopewell Branch

	6:00 PM - 7:00 PM	Teen Volunteer Orientation!
		Ages 12-18. Orientation session will explain the summer reading program registration and check-in process. Ten hour commitment is required in order to receive community service credit. Call Susan or Chetna at 882-3130 for more information.
		Location: Ewing Branch

	6:30 PM - 7:30 PM	Open activity room time for 1-5 yrs
		No registration required. For toddlers and preschoolers, with a caregiver. The children’s activity room will be open for children ages 5 and under with a caregiver to supervise. Library staff will not be present in the room. Children and caregivers may play, read, socialize and craft at their own pace. Toys, crayons, paper, flannel-board and other educational materials in the room may be utilized. Sponsored by the Friends of the Lawrence Library.
		Location: Lawrence Branch

	7:00 PM - 8:30 PM	Simply Yoga
		Contact: West Windsor Staff 609-275-8901
		This class starts with some breathing techniques, and warm-up exercises to prepare the body for improved flexibility before proceeding to the asanas or poses. A combination of balance and harmony is maintained through slow and relaxed movements. The class ends with relaxation poses focusing on relieving and reducing stress and creating a more peaceful state of mind. Participants should wear comfortable clothing and bring a mat/towel. Sponsored by the Friends of the West Windsor Library. Registration recommended. Click the Register button or call the Reference Desk at 609-275-8901 for information/to register.
		Location: West Windsor Branch
		There are 15 spaces available.
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	9:35 AM	Story-time for 2-5 yrs
		Story-time and craft for ages 2-5 with a caregiver. No registration required.
		Location: Lawrence Branch

	10:00 AM - 10:30 AM	Toddler Rock (for ages 2 to 3 years; adult supervision required)
		Too old for Baby Time and not quite ready to sit through a Story Time? Join us for singing, dancing, and rhymes. Through structured group activities, we play with musical instruments, puppets, parachutes, and more! There is an emphasis on interaction with the music and the rhymes through singing, actions, and props to build pre-literacy skills. This program runs about 30 minutes.
		Location: Hopewell Branch

	10:30 AM	Storytime for ages 2-5
		Contact: 609-448-1330
		Storytime is a half hour program of stories and songs. For ages 2-5 with a caregiver. A craft is included at the end. No registration is required.
		Location: Hickory Corner Branch

	10:30 AM - 10:50 AM	Mother Goose Activity Time
		Mother Goose Activity Time (recommended birth-18 months; siblings welcome) Lap-sitters and walkers have fun learning and singing nursery rhymes and finger plays! No registration required.
		Location: Ewing Branch

	10:30 AM - 12:00 PM	Open activity room time for 1-5 yrs
		No registration required. For toddlers and preschoolers, with a caregiver. The children’s activity room will be open for children ages 5 and under with a caregiver to supervise. Library staff will not be present in the room. Children and caregivers may play, read, socialize and craft at their own pace. Toys, crayons, paper, flannel-board and other educational materials in the room may be utilized. Sponsored by the Friends of the Lawrence Library.
		Location: Lawrence Branch

	10:45 AM	Bookplay
		Contact: Nancy Demme 609-443-1880
		Stories, dance, songs, games & crafts for children ages 2-5.
		Location: Twin Rivers Branch

	11:00 AM - 11:45 AM	Story Time (ages 2-5 years; siblings welcome)
		These story times introduce children to the best age-appropriate stories in children’s literature. Action rhymes, songs, and felt board activities are part of the program. The content of each story time centers on a different theme. An age-appropriate craft follows story time. Each program runs about 45 minutes. Each theme is the same all week.
		Location: Hopewell Branch

	11:30 AM - 12:00 PM	Play-time Activities
		Play-time with Parachute & Other Surprise Activities, for children ages 2-5 with caregiver.
		Location: Ewing Branch


	1:00 PM - 2:30 PM	Knitting and More @ the Library
		Contact: Staff (609) 443-1880 twinprogs@mcl.org
		Do you like to knit, crochet, embroider or needlepoint? come with a smile - all skill levels welcome. Join us as we celebrate World Wide Knit in Public Week from June 8 to 16. Come in this whole week and find a comfortable spot in the library to stitch in public all day.
		Location: Twin Rivers Branch

	1:30 PM	Coffee, Donuts, and a Movie - Zero Dark Thirty
		Contact: Robbinsville Branch 609-259-2150
		Are you looking for a great way to spend an afternoon? Join us for some refreshments and a screening of Zero Dark Thirty. Register online or by calling the Robbinsville Branch at 259-2150.
		Location: Robbinsville Branch
		There are 27 spaces available.

	2:00 PM - 3:00 PM	Story and Activity Time for Homeschoolers
		Story and Activity Time for Homeschoolers (recommended ages 5-11 years; parents have option to participate, but must stay in the library)
		Location: Ewing Branch

	2:00 PM - 4:00 PM	Internet 2
		Contact: Staff 609-989-6922 classreg@mcl.org
		Learn valuable search techniques and get tips on evaluating websites. Requires some Internet experience! Please call or email us if you need to cancel.
		Location: Lawrence Branch
		The registration period has not begun.

	4:00 PM	Teen Craft: Hardware Locket
		Contact: 609-448-1474
		Keep the memories you've made during this school year close to your heart by creating your own hardware locket! We will turn ordinary hinges into fashionable necklaces. Suggested for ages 11 and up. Space is limited. Please register. Sponsored by the Hightstown Library Association.
		Location: Hightstown Branch
		There are 28 spaces available.

	5:00 PM - 6:00 PM	Teen Volunteer Orientation!
		Ages 12-18. Orientation session will explain the summer reading program registration and check-in process. Ten hour commitment is required in order to receive community service credit. Call Susan or Chetna at 882-3130 for more information.
		Location: Ewing Branch

	6:30 PM	Thursday Night at the Movies for ages 18 and up at 6:30 p.m.
		Contact: 609-882-3148
		June 13:The Impossible (PG-13), with Ewan McGregor,Naomi Watts and Tom Holland. Based on a true story of a tourist family in Thailand caught in the destruction and chaotic aftermath of the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami. No admission fee! Light refreshments. Sponsored by the Friends of the Ewing Library.
		Location: Ewing Branch

	7:00 PM	From the 'Burg to the Barrio
		Contact: Robbinsville Branch 609-259-2150
		Come to a compelling documentary screening and discussion of From the ‘Burg to the Barrio with producer/director Susan Ryan. This film offers a loving portrait of the neighborhood of Chambersburg in transition, with all of its tensions and contrasts as differing cultures meet. A microcosm of the immigrant debate, this documentary resonates with anyone who wants to understand the changing face of America. Registration is required. Please register online or by calling Robbinsville Branch at 259-2150.
		Location: Robbinsville Branch
		There are 30 spaces available.

	7:00 PM	Poetry Circle
		Contact: Ann Kerr akerr@mcl.org 609-989-6922
		Robert Creeley (1926–2005) was known primarily as a member of the Black Mountain Poets. One of the most important and influential American poets, his poetry is noted for both its concision and emotional power. Pick up a packet of the selected poems from the Lawrence Reference Desk.
		Location: Lawrence Branch

	7:00 PM	Story Stretchers
		Contact: 609-448-1330
		Story Stretchers is a half hour program that combines stories with yoga and movement exercises. Suggested for ages 3-8. No registration is required.
		Location: Hickory Corner Branch

	7:00 PM	Story-time for 2-5 yrs
		Story-time and craft for ages 2-5 with a caregiver. No registration required.
		Location: Lawrence Branch

	7:00 PM - 8:30 PM	PowerPoint I
		Contact: Karen Taylor-Ogren 609-737-2610 ktayloro@mcl.org
		Create a basic presentation using PowerPoint. Learn to add new slides, text and images. Strong Word skills required.
		Location: Hopewell Branch

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	10:00 AM	Guitar sing-along with Pat McKinley
		Contact: Lawrence Staff 609-882-9246
		For ages 5 and under, with a caregiver. Pat invites children to sing favorite and familiar songs, while she sings and plays the guitar. Action songs encourage audience participation. No registration required. *Sponsored by the Friends of the Lawrence Library.*
		Location: Lawrence Branch

	10:00 AM	Guitar sing-along with Pat McKinley
		Contact: Lawrence Staff 609-882-9246
		For ages 5 and under, with a caregiver. Pat invites children to sing favorite and familiar songs, while she sings and plays the guitar. Action songs encourage audience participation. No registration required. *Sponsored by the Friends of the Lawrence Library.*
		Location: Lawrence Branch

	10:00 AM - 4:00 PM	Creation Station
		Contact: 609-448-1330
		All ages are invited to stop by the activity room and create a craft or art project. No registration is required.
		Location: Hickory Corner Branch

	10:30 AM	Baby & Toddler Time with Miss Liz
		Contact: 609-448-1474
		Infants and toddlers ages birth–2.5 years and their caregivers are invited to thirty minutes of singing, rhyming, and reading fun! Please register.
		Location: Hightstown Branch
		There are 29 spaces available.

	10:30 AM	Babytime
		Contact: Nancy Demme
		Stories, music, puppetry & dance for babies 6 months to 2 years.
		Location: Twin Rivers Branch

	10:30 AM	Storybooks in Action
		Contact: Robbinsville Branch 609-259-2150
		Come watch the animated version of a storybook and make a craft. For children ages 2 and up. Children under 4 must be accompanied by an adult. Online registration is required and will begin on May 31. Please register each child separately.
		Location: Robbinsville Branch
		The registration period has not begun.

	10:30 AM - 11:00 AM	Singalong Pete for all ages
		Singalong Pete plays classic and contemporary folk songs. He specializes in entertaining young children with a fun, engaging and interactive show. No registration is required. This program is sponsored by the Friends of the West Windsor Library.
		Location: West Windsor Branch

	10:30 AM - 11:15 AM	Story Time (ages 2-5 years; siblings welcome)
		These story times introduce children to the best age-appropriate stories in children’s literature. Action rhymes, songs, and felt board activities are part of the program. The content of each story time centers on a different theme. An age-appropriate craft follows story time. Each program runs about 45 minutes. Each theme is the same all week.
		Location: Hopewell Branch

	11:00 AM	Garden Club for families
		Contact: Lawrence Youth Services 609-989-6921
		Registration is suggested. For families with children of all ages. Help tend our library container garden. This week we'll also be making garden markers and talking about worm farming. Come back every two weeks for more garden-related activities including planting, tending, harvesting, cooking and crafting. We will be working in the dirt, so please dress accordingly. Sponsored by the Friends of the Lawrence Library.
		Location: Lawrence Branch

	11:00 AM - 11:30 AM	Play dough creations/ lego story time
		Play dough creations/ lego based on story time theme for children, ages 2-5, with adult.
		Location: Ewing Branch

	1:30 PM - 3:30 PM	Foreign Movie Series: Eat Drink Man Woman (Mandarin)
		Contact: Karen Taylor-Ogren 609-737-2610 ktayloro@mcl.org
		Widower Tao Chu, Taiwan's most famous chef, struggles with his three daughters' newfound appetite for boys, an interest that begins to break the family apart with hilarious and often touching results. No registration necessary.
		Location: Hopewell Branch

	2:00 PM - 4:00 PM	Excel 2
		Contact: Staff 609-989-6922 classreg@mcl.org
		Do different calculations, freeze panes, insert comment boxes and practice formatting. Take Excel 1 first! Please call or email us if you need to cancel.
		Location: Lawrence Branch
		The registration period has not begun.

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