Thursday, February 5, 7:00 – 8:00 pmCelebrate Black History Month with the dynamic sounds of the Rick Fiori Jazz Band! Led by acclaimed drummer Rick Fiori, this powerhouse ensemble features recording artist Elliot Bernard on piano, Evan Wohlrabe on bass, and tenor saxophonist Rico Jones. Together, they pay tribute to legendary Black jazz masters—Duke Ellington, Miles Davis, Dizzy Gillespie, Sonny Rollins, Charlie Parker, and Thelonious Monk. Experience an unforgettable evening of first-class jazz with a playlist that includes but is not limited to "Owl", "Four", "Saint Thomas", "Sentimental", "My Suede Shoes", "Lulu’s Back In Town". Sponsored by the Friends of the Lawrence Library. Registration is appreciated.
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For Infants: Tuesday, February 10, 6:00 – 6:45 pm For Adults/Children: Tuesday, February 10, 7:00 – 8:00 pm
Learn life saving techniques during Penn Medicine Princeton Health’s Free CPR Month Training. The Family & Friends CPR program teaches you how to perform CPR on an infant who is choking. This course is designed for family members, friends, and members of the general community who want to learn CPR but do not need a course completion card. *An infant is defined as a child 1 year of age or younger. Registration is required and limited to 20 participants. |
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Friday, February 20, 2:00 – 3:30 pmSeniors and people with disabilities are warmly welcomed to a free, in-person 90-minute emergency preparedness training provided by the Progressive Center for Independent Living, supported by a grant through the NJ Department of Human Services. Trainers Gerald “Jerry” Carbone, Renee Pfaff, and Bill Donohue will guide participants in building a personalized “Go Kit,” creating communication and evacuation plans, identifying community resources, and increasing confidence in navigating unexpected situations. Registration is appreciated.
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Featured Youth Services Programs
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Thursday, February 5, 3:30 pmJoin us for heart crafts, perfect for the season! Take your craft home and/or leave a craft for our Little Free Library of Things. Our Little Free Library of Things theme for February is hearts! For ages 5 and up, with a caregiver. Sponsored by the Friends of the Lawrence Library. Registration is required at www.mcl.org beginning 24 hours before program start time.
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Sunday, February 15, 2:00 pmFor Service Sundays, we do a family service project each 3rd Sunday of the month. This month, we will pack simple hygiene kits and make cards for people experiencing their first night in a homeless shelter. Some supplies will be provided, but please feel free to bring additional mini toiletries (such as shampoo, conditioner, soap, toothpaste, toothbrushes, deodorant, combs/brushes, tissues, lip balm, and/or cosmetic pouches) so we can make more kits. Also, please bring your ideas for future service projects! For all ages. Sponsored by the Friends of the Lawrence Library. Registration is required at www.mcl.org beginning 24 hours before program start time.
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Saturday, February 21, 11:00 amJoin us for a fun science program presented by Science Outreach at Princeton University. Students will engage in different hands-on, engaging science activities each month. For students in grades K-5, with a caregiver to supervise. Registration is required at www.mcl.org beginning 24 hours before program start time.
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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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Staff Recommendations"Checking out the staff recommendations is one of the best parts of visiting a bookstore," said Librarian Kelsey, "so I wanted to try it out here in the library. The next time you're browsing in the stacks, keep an eye out for recommendation cards made by Lawrence Headquarters Branch staff! We'll show you the best materials we have to offer."
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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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