Your Mobile MVC (DMV) is coming to the Hopewell Branch! Appointments open on Thursday, December 4 at 11:00 am. Please visit https://telegov.njportal.com/njmvcmobileunit/ to sign up for any of the following services at the Hopewell branch:

• REAL ID
• Registration Renewal
• Duplicate/Replacement Title or Registration

* Cancellations may occur due to weather conditions or at the discretion of the MVC over unforeseen circumstances.

Register for a free vision screening performed by a certified eye screener and an eye doctor. Presented by the NJ Department of Human Services’ Commission for the Blind and Visually Impaired (CBVI). 
Registration is required; call 609-448-0957 or visit the Reference Desk.

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 Playtime with free play and socialization.  Age appropriate books and toys will be provided.  

Recommended for ages 6-24 months with a caregiver.

Sponsored by the Friends of the Lawrence Library.

Registration is required prior to the event.  Please register each child attending.  You do not need to register caregivers.  

Children ages 2 and up, accompanied by an adult, are invited to join us for storytime, songs, and a craft.

Join us for Cribbage & Coffee! Boards, pegs, cards will be provided. Bring your own coffee (or beverage of choice)!

Registration is not required.

Are you passionate about crafting with yarn and creating cozy, handmade masterpieces? Look no further! Our Hooked-on Yarn program is the perfect place for beginners and experienced crafters alike to come together and share their love for yarn art. For ages 16 and up.

Join us for stories, rhymes, and a themed craft! For ages 2-5 with a caregiver. Sponsored by the Friends of the West Windsor Library.

No registration required. Walk-ins are welcome as long as space is available. We recommend that you arrive 5 minutes before the program starts. We may not be able to accommodate late arrivals. Strollers must be parked outside of the event room to ensure space and safety.  We appreciate your cooperation so we may offer a smoother flow of activities to the entire group.  
 

We are excited to welcome back award-winning cookie decorator, Food Network competitor, and owner of Four Peas and a Dog, Leslie Marchio! Join us as Leslie shows us how to turn delicious treats into beautiful works of art. You will be guided in a fun, spirited exploration of icing techniques that will amaze your friends and family. This program is part of a special Holiday Entertaining series at the Lawrence Headquarters Branch of the MCLS. Sponsored by the Friends of the Lawrence Library. 
Registration is required and limited to 20 patrons. 

The Township Health Department will be at the branch to provide at-home Flu and COVID test kits along with important health information. 
No registration necessary.

Join Ms. Chetna for baby time features rhymes, songs with movement, fingerplays and bubbles with books. For babies and toddlers from newborn to 24 months.

An engaging program for ages 2 and under including music, fingerplays and board books designed for babies and young toddlers.

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. 

Ages 2-5. Siblings welcome. Registration required.

Introduce your child to library story times with age-appropriate books and songs, with 20 – 30 minutes of structured group time.

Ages 0 – 3 years, with a caregiver. Siblings welcome!

Registration required. 

Children, ages 2 and up, accompanied by an adult, are invited to practice basic art skills with glue, scissors, paint, and more. We will learn about different tools and techniques in weekly art projects. Please dress for a mess.

Join Miss Christine for books, bells and bubbles! Introduce your baby to story time - stories, songs and rhymes.  Perfect for infants and young toddlers.  Attendees are encouraged to stay after for Baby Playtime with free play and socialization.  Age appropriate books and toys will be provided.  

Recommended for ages 6-24 months with a caregiver.

Sponsored by the Friends of the Lawrence Library.

Registration is required prior to the event.  Please register each child attending.  You do not need to register caregivers.  

Join us for playdough creation or free play with a variety of educational toys.

Join us for Playdate Pals, where kids can explore and learn together each week. There will be a rotation of toys and games each week to encourage children to play together and socialize.  For ages 2-5 with a caregiver.  Sponsored by the Friends of the West Windsor Library.

No registration required.
 

Relax, refocus, and rejuvenate. Take a moment to regain the peace lost during our busy days. Facilitated by staff member, Leena, who is a longtime practitioner of Rajyoga meditation.

Register to receive a friendly reminder and be notified of any changes to the program.

Help us put a pause on blood shortages. Donate blood today and you can save up to three lives. New York Blood Center (NYBC) is one of the largest community-based, non-profit blood collection and distribution organizations in the United States.
Call (609)259-2150 to register, or use the QR code below:

Pick from a variety of recycled materials (cardboard, fabric, plastic, paper, etc.) to complete the challenge of the month.

The theme for November and December is food.   While your grownups are busy in their kitchens preparing edible masterpieces for the holidays, you can do the same by creating upcycled items of food to use in your play kitchen.  Come just once to make a single treat, or return again and again to create an entire feast.

For children and teens of all ages, with an adult to supervise.

Sponsored by the Friends of the Lawrence Library.

This is a drop-in program.  There's no need to register and you can stop by any time from 1:00-5:00 to participate.  

We will read Oona Out of Order by Margarita Montimore.  “Time Traveler's Wife meets Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind in a wondrous novel exploring the burdens of time, the endurance of love, and the timelessness of family. Just because life might be out of order, doesn't mean it's broken. It's New Year’s Eve 1982, and Oona Lockhart has her whole life before her. At the stroke of midnight, she will turn nineteen, and the year ahead promises to be one of consequence. Should she go to London to study economics, or follow her heart and remain at home in Brooklyn to be with her boyfriend? As the countdown to the new year begins, Oona feels lightheaded, woozy, and it's not from the champagne. At the stroke of midnight Oona is torn from her life and everyone she loves, finding herself in her 51-year-old body thirty-three years into the future.  Hopping through decades, and a lifetime Oona Out of Order is a surprising, magical novel that explores the power of love, the bonds of family, and the wonders of life.”  

Registration is required.

Join us to work on your project and enjoy some good conversation. 
Please register.

Join us for this workshop where you'll use a diamond painting by numbers kit to craft your very own sparkling sea-themed coaster.  This calming, beginner-friendly activity is perfect for anyone looking to unwind, enjoy a peaceful atmosphere, and make something beautiful—no artistic experience needed! You'll leave with a stunning, handmade coaster that's both functional and full of coastal charm.

Registration is required.

Stop in the Library any time between 3:00-5:00pm, and make a fun craft!  For all ages.  

Sponsored by the Friends of the West Windsor Library.  

No registration required.

Explore the world from the comfort of the library with the best picture books from around the globe!  Each week highlights a different country with a drop-in craft themed for an award-winning international children's book.

Recommended ages 5-11. This is a drop-in program; no registration required.

Children can play, imagine, and create with Playdoh. Ages 4 – 8 with a caregiver. Registration required. 

Do you like to build and create? Join us at the library to create fun designs and shapes.

Recommended ages 5-11. This is a drop-in event.

Ages 2 and up are welcome celebrate the Jewish holiday of Hanukkah with a story and craft. Presented by Beth El Synagogue in East Windsor and The Jewish Federation of Princeton Mercer Bucks.

Tweens and teens ages 10 and up, accompanied by an adult, are invited to an improv class. Come learn about improvisational theater; the art of performing without a script!  Join us and build communication skills, learn to think on your feet, and have fun. 

Whether you’re seeking mental stimulation or social interaction, American Mah Jongg is the perfect choice for you! Experience the joy of Mah Jongg in a relaxed and friendly setting. Whether you’re a seasoned player or a curious beginner, this session promises engaging gameplay and plenty of fun. Librarian Sharon will lead the session. Sponsored by the Friends of the Lawrence Library.
Registration is required and limited to 16 participants. 

Come create with clay! Make a sculpture of your choice out of air-dry clay with the guidance of a librarian. You can bring it back another week to paint once it has dried.  

For children of all ages, with an adult to supervise.  

Sponsored by the Friends of the Lawrence Library.

Registration is required prior to the event.  Please register each child attending.  You do not need to register caregivers. 

Borrow the selected cookbook, choose what to make in the comfort of your own kitchen, then meet to discuss what you liked or disliked about the book, culinary style, and the recipes you made. Our cookbook selection for November will be Snackable Bakes: 100 Easy-Peasy Recipes for Exceptionally Scrumptious Sweets and Treats.  Pick up your cookbook at the circulation desk beginning November 20. 

Registration is required.

Drop in for a friendly game of chess.
Please register.

Learn a new recipe for sweet, spiced gingerbread cake that bakes in the microwave. All ingredients and supplies are provided!

Registration required.

Ages 11-18.