Tuesday, February 17, 2:00 – 3:00 pmCome enjoy an acoustic show by “the most authentic Neil Young touring artist in the nation” as he performs Neil’s songs and explains the stories behind them. Sponsored by the Friends of the West Windsor Library.
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Tuesday, February 17, 6:30 – 7:30 pmCASA (Court Appointed Special Advocate) is a network of volunteers assigned by a NJ Family Court Judge to provide advocacy services for children in the foster care system. CASA volunteers work with the child's caregivers (e.g., foster parents, school, state case worker, etc.) to ensure these children are receiving all the services they require and nothing is falling through the cracks. The purpose of this Information Session is to explain the role of a CASA volunteer, and to recruit additional volunteers for unassigned children in the foster care system.
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Thursday, February 19, 2:00 – 6:30 pmMercer County residents can apply for a new passport, renew an expired one, take a passport photo, or obtain a passport card—all in one location. Applicants must bring a current driver’s license and a government-issued birth certificate or an old passport. Payment must be made by check or money order, and both parents must be present for minors under the age of 16. Please call the County Clerk’s Passport Office at 609-989-6473 to schedule an appointment.
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Featured Youth Services Programs
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Friday, February 6, 10:30 amAre you ready for a rollicking good time with Miss Kim? She'll have your little ones hoppin' and boppin' along to her music in no time! For ages 0-5 years, with a caregiver. Sponsored by the Friends of the West Windsor Library. No registration required.
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Saturday, February 7, 1:00 – 4:00 pmJoin us in celebrating Lunar New Year and the Year of the Horse! See traditional Lunar New Year dances performed by the Princeton Chinese Language School, a theatrical kung fu demo performed by the Bau Shu Fang Lian School of Shaolin Kung Fu, make a variety of crafts, play games, and enjoy some light snacks at different stations around the Library. Fun for all ages! Sponsored by the Friends of the West Windsor Library. Registration is recommended due to limited space.
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Tuesday, February 24, 5:30 pmIt's family game night at the Library! We have a wide variety of board games to choose from. Stop in any time between 5:30-7:30pm, find something in the right age range for your children, and play a game of your choice together as a family. For all ages, youngest with a caregiver. Sponsored by the Friends of the West Windsor Library. No registration required.
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Featured Virtual Programs
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Abolition and the Underground Railroad in South Jersey
Tuesday, February 3, 6:00 pm Presented by Ellen D. Alford, historian and author of Abolition and the Underground Railroad in South Jersey: Not Without a Fight. Cézanne: True to the Essence of His Subjects
Monday, February 9, 7:00 pm Presented by Jeanne Johnson, docent at the Princeton University Art Museum as well as Morven Museum and Gardens. New Jersey in the Revolutionary War Tuesday, February 17, 7:00 pm Presented by Thomas Burnet of the Historical Society of West Windsor. Co-sponsored with the Historical Society of West Windsor. Powers of Attorney, Guardianship, and Essential Legal Planning Wednesday, February 18, 6:00 pm Presented by attorney Ryann Siclari, Esq., an experienced practitioner in disability law, elder law, and long-term planning. Offered as part of the Colorful Dreams Care Program Series. Navigating College Admissions for Students with Learning Differences Tuesday, February 24, 6:30 pm Presented by Gabrielle Cayton, founder of Ready to Launch, Educational Consulting. |
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Featured Technology Instruction
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February Word Series Thursday, February 5, 10:00 am Intro to Word Thursday, February 12, 10:00 am Word Essentials Thursday, February 19, 10:00 am Word: Pictures, Tables, and Text Boxes Thursday, February 26, 10:00 am Word: Mail Merge Drop in for a single class or attend the whole series, make this February the month you learn more about using Microsoft Word! February Excel SeriesFriday, February 6, 10:00 am Intro to Excel Friday, February 13, 10:00 am Excel: Charts and Graphs Friday, February 20, 10:00 am Excel: Pivot Tables Friday, February 27, 10:00 am Excel: Formulas and Functions Friday, February 27, 11:15 am Excel: Budgets Hoping to fall in love with using Microsoft Excel? Join this class series on using the popular spreadsheet program to organize data, complete calculations, and construct a budget! |
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Tax Help at the LibrarySeveral MCLS branches are hosting free tax preparation from AARP Tax-Aide. Use the AARP Tax-Aide Locator to schedule an appointment. Search by your city or zip code to find available times at a location near you. If no appointments appear available, check back—cancellations open new slots regularly.
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TrashedArt ContestThe TrashedArt Contest is back! Remake, reuse and renew the items you would recycle or throw in the trash into something unique and beautiful and rethink the usefulness of garbage. The contest celebrates Earth Day by encouraging patrons to turn ordinary trash into extraordinary art. Submit your artwork to the Lawrence Headquarters Branch between February 24th - March 3rd.
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Branch NewsWe are back to regular programming! Hooray! So, don’t forget to check the Events Listings for your favorites * Crafts for Grown-ups * ELL Conversation Group, * Tabletop RPG One-shots * The Wednesday Film Festival * Science Fiction Book Club * Wednesday Morning Bookies We’ve continued to add to our play area and book nook, with a new rug and some new educational toys. Stop by to check them out and play awhile! For those looking for homework help or for tutoring experience, we have two opportunities: Study Buddies, a more structured program for teen tutors and younger tutees, and Drop-in Tutoring on Saturdays, led by students from West Windsor Plainsboro North’s HS Tutoring Society. Teen summer volunteer applications should be available starting in March. Finally, thank you and congratulations to all who participated in our Winter Reading Bingo and Coloring Contest!
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Friends of the Library
Our Friends of the Library groups generously support our programs all year long. Consider joining or donating to your branch's Friends group. Ask for more information in the branch or visit our website. |
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These are just this month's highlights, dozens of programs for adults and youth take place at our branch every month. View our full calendar for a complete list. |
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Featured Titles for Black History Month |
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Library Speakers Consortium - Virtual Author Talks |
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Vanessa Riley Swashbuckling Heroines and High Seas Adventures Thursday, February 5, 7PM Dr. Lindsey Stewart Mojos, Mermaids, Medicine, and 400 Years of Black Women’s Magic Thursday, February 12, 2PM Smithsonian Curator Emeritus Tom Crouch Smithson’s Gamble: The Incredible History Behind the World’s Largest Museum Tuesday, February 24, 2PM |
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