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This page is updated frequently, and new events may be added daily. Parents are responsible for the conduct of minor children, under 18 years of age, in the library or on library grounds, regardless of whether they are in the company of their child or not. See our Parental/Guardian Supervisory Responsibilities Policy for more information.
Upcoming Events
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Craft Crew In-Person
Calling all crafters! Gather any craft you are working on, such as knitting, crocheting, cross-stitching, quilting, scrapbooking, etc., and head down to the Hollowbrook Branch. There, you can work on...
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- Date:
- Wednesday, May 21, 2025
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- Time:
- 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
- Location:
- Hollowbrook Activity Room, Hollowbrook Branch
- Audience:
- Teens Adult
Crafty Adults: Cottage Style Spring Rag-tied Wreaths In-Person
In this craft session, we will be making spring themed door wreaths with quilting fabrics and bows.
Open to any skill level.
Sponsored by the Hightstown Library Association.
Registration is...
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Virtual Author Talk: Rachelle Bergstein Online
How Judy Blume Rewrote Childhood for All of Us with Author Rachelle Bergstein
You’re invited to an online intimate conversation with bestselling author Rachelle Bergstein as she chats about her...
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- Date:
- Wednesday, May 21, 2025
- Time:
- 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
- Location:
- Virtual
- Audience:
- Adult
- Categories:
- Virtual Programs
Wednesday Film Festival: The Darjeeling Limited In-Person
The Darjeeling Limited (2007) Starring Owen Wilson, Adrien Brody, Jason Schwartzman, Amara Karan, and Anjelica Huston. Rated R, 91 minutes. Having not spoken to each other in a year, three American...
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- Date:
- Wednesday, May 21, 2025
- Time:
- 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
- Location:
- West Windsor Room 2/3, West Windsor Branch
- Audience:
- Adult
Wednesday Scrabble® In-Person
Join fellow wordsmiths for a fun and challenging game of Scrabble! Scrabble Dictionary Seventh Edition will be our ultimate arbiter.
Registration is requested.
- Date:
- Wednesday, May 21, 2025
- Time:
- 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
- Location:
- Hopewell Community Room, Hopewell Branch
- Audience:
- Adult
- Register! - 8 seats left
Current Events Chat In-Person
Hickory Corner librarian Mary Astarita will moderate a thoughtful discussion of current events. All adults are welcome. No preparation is necessary; the librarian will suggest several headlines for...
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- Date:
- Wednesday, May 21, 2025
- Time:
- 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
- Location:
- Hickory Corner Community Room A/B, Hickory Corner Branch
- Audience:
- Adult
- Register! - 10 seats left
Poetry Writing Workshop In-Person
Join the Poetry Circle Poets, a monthly group of writers who share and critique their own poems in a supportive environment.
Advanced registration is appreciated.
- Date:
- Wednesday, May 21, 2025
- Time:
- 2:30 PM - 4:00 PM
- Location:
- Lawrence Community Room 3, Lawrence Headquarters Branch
- Audience:
- Adult
- Register! - 9 seats left
Citizenship Exam Preparation In-Person
If you are interested in becoming a US citizen, we can help! Join our free preparation class to study & practice for your citizenship exam.
Register in person or by phone at 609-448-1474.
- Date:
- Wednesday, May 21, 2025
- Time:
- 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
- Location:
- Hightstown Community Room, Hightstown Branch
- Audience:
- Adult
Chess Club In-Person
Children ages 5-10 (grades K-5th) are welcome to come learn how to play chess and play against others. No prior chess experience required.
- Date:
- Wednesday, May 21, 2025
- Time:
- 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
- Location:
- Hickory Corner Children's Activity Room, Hickory Corner Branch
- Audience:
- Ages 5 and Under Children's Program
- Register! - 15 seats left
Chess Club In-Person
Children ages 5 and up, accompanied by an adult, are invited to come learn how to play chess and play games against others. All levels of experience are welcome.
- Date:
- Wednesday, May 21, 2025
- Time:
- 5:00 PM - 5:45 PM
- Location:
- Robbinsville Community Room, Robbinsville Branch
- Audience:
- Children's Program
- Register! - 5 seats left
Film Screening: Conclave (2024) In-Person
Conclave follows one of the world’s most secretive and ancient events – selecting the new Pope. Cardinal Lawrence (Ralph Fiennes) is tasked with running this covert process after the unexpected death...
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- Date:
- Wednesday, May 21, 2025
- Time:
- 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
- Location:
- Lawrence Community Room 1, Lawrence Headquarters Branch
- Audience:
- Adult
- Register! - 24 seats left
STEAM Lab In-Person
Children ages 5 and up, accompanied by an adult, are invited to a program focusing on the elements of STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art, and math).
- Date:
- Wednesday, May 21, 2025
- Time:
- 6:00 PM - 6:45 PM
- Location:
- Robbinsville Activity Room, Robbinsville Branch
- Audience:
- Children's Program
- Register! - 11 seats left
Storytime In-Person
Join us for stories, action rhymes, songs and age appropriate crafts. Children will receive a take home craft after Storytime. Storytimes run about 30 minutes and focus on the same theme all week....
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- Date:
- Wednesday, May 21, 2025
- Time:
- 6:00 PM - 6:30 PM
- Location:
- Hopewell Activity Room, Hopewell Branch
- Audience:
- Ages 5 and Under
- Register! - 15 seats left
Tween/Teen Craft: DIY Wind Chime In-Person
Come create your own wind chime! Ages 12 – 17. Registration required.
- Date:
- Wednesday, May 21, 2025
- Time:
- 6:00 PM - 6:45 PM
- Location:
- Twin Rivers Youth Services Program Room, Twin Rivers Branch
- Audience:
- Teens
- Register! - 11 seats left
Book Club: The Call of the Wild In-Person
NJ4S of Catholic Charities, Diocese of Trenton, and The Muslim Center of Greater Princeton, are hosting a spring reading group for students ages 10-18. Join us as we embark on a journey with Jack...
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- Date:
- Wednesday, May 21, 2025
- Time:
- 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
- Location:
- West Windsor Room 1, West Windsor Branch
- Audience:
- Teens Children's Program
- Register! - 11 seats left
Drawing Lesson In-Person
Join us for fun cartoon drawing lessons with Miss Amanda!
Recommended for ages 8 and up.
Sponsored by the Friends of the Lawrence Library.
Registration is required.
- Date:
- Wednesday, May 21, 2025
- Time:
- 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
- Location:
- Lawrence Activity Room, Lawrence Headquarters Branch
- Audience:
- Teens Children's Program
- Register! - 15 seats left
Family Fun Time In-Person
Families with babies, toddlers and preschoolers are welcome for a program filled with songs, stories and other fun activities including a craft.
- Date:
- Wednesday, May 21, 2025
- Time:
- 6:30 PM - 7:00 PM
- Location:
- Hickory Corner Children's Activity Room, Hickory Corner Branch
- Audience:
- Ages 5 and Under Children's Program
- Register! - 8 seats left
Mindfulness to Reduce Stress Online
What exactly is mindfulness, and how does it differ from meditation? What are the benefits of this type of practice? And how can we incorporate mindfulness into our everyday lives? Join Kathleen...
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- Date:
- Wednesday, May 21, 2025
- Time:
- 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
- Location:
- Virtual
- Audience:
- Adult
- Categories:
- Virtual Programs
- Register! - 156 seats left
Word: Pictures, Tables, & Text Boxes In-Person
Level: Intermediate
Build a flyer by inserting and formatting pictures, text boxes, and a table.
CLASS LEVELS: For intermediate and/or advanced classes please complete a free Northstar Digital...
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- Date:
- Wednesday, May 21, 2025
- Time:
- 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
- Location:
- Computer Classroom, Lawrence Headquarters Branch
- Audience:
- Adult
- Categories:
- Computer Classes
- Register! - 13 seats left
Baby Time In-Person
Join Miss Lauren for books, bells and bubbles! Introduce your baby to storytime - stories, songs and rhymes. Perfect for infants and young toddlers. Attendees are encouraged to stay after for Baby...
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- Date:
- Thursday, May 22, 2025
- Time:
- 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
- Location:
- Lawrence Activity Room, Lawrence Headquarters Branch
- Audience:
- Ages 5 and Under
- Registrations open at 10:00 PM Wednesday, May 21, 2025