Saturday, February 7, 2:30 pmThe inspiring story of how a man born into slavery became one of the most prominent statesmen and influential voices for democracy in American history. Born in 1818 on Maryland's Eastern Shore, Frederick Douglass escaped from slavery in 1838 and went on to become the most well-known leader of the abolitionist movement. Run time: 60 minutes
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Monday, February 23, 6:00 pmLearn and play a new game each month. No experience or history with boardgames required. This month’s game: Machi Koro. As a newly elected mayor, develop a city and populate it with impressive landmarks. Seats are limited. Registration is required.
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Thursday, February 12, 10:00 amMake your own cute jar to hold all of your Valentine’s Day candy! Sponsored by the Friends of the Ewing Library. Registration is required.
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Featured Youth Services Programs
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Sunday, February 1, 2:00 pmWill the groundhog see his shadow today? What is your prediction? Six more weeks of winter or will spring come early?
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Monday, February 9, 2:00 pmIf you are off from school today, come to our Valentine Tea Party! Games, crafts and refreshments! Sponsored by the Friends of the Ewing Library.
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Sunday, February 15, 2:00 pmGet to know Harriet Tubman through arts, crafts and historical literature. Visual storyteller Beverly Keese-Kelley brings together all three to teach about one of the most revered figures in American history. Enjoy crafting a Harriet Tubman image while listening to historical stories about her life.
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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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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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