Thursday, March 5, 12, 19 & 26, 10:00 - 11:00 amAre 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.
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Monday, March 16, 7:00 - 8:00 pmCrafting can be relaxing, and when you craft together with someone, it can help build a friendship and a sense of community. Join us to create a clay flower coaster. Snacks and water will be provided. For ages 18 and up. Registration is required.
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Tuesday, March 17, 2:30 - 3:30 pmJoin us for the chance to create the craft you might have missed out on the previous night. The craft for this week is creating a clay flower coaster. Snacks and water will be provided. For ages 18 and up. Registration is required.
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Featured Youth Services Programs
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Friday, March 13, 10:00 - 10:30 amJoin us for a festive St. Patrick’s Day Storytime! Stories filled with good luck, rainbows and leprechauns will be read along with cheerful songs to be sung. Once all the books are read, we will create a fun craft! For ages 3 and up. Registration is required.
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Friday, March 20, 4:00 - 4:30 pmAre you able to create a pasta tower that can support one marshmallow? Come and find out at the Hollowbrook Branch! You’ll be given a limited amount of time to create the greatest pasta tower in the world and see if it can hold up a marshmallow. For ages 9-12. Registration is required.
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Fridays, March 6, 13 & 27, 2:00 - 2:30 pm Are you up for a challenge? The Play-Doh Challenge program will test your creativity and thinking skills while the clock ticks down. The challenges involve molding Play-Doh into whatever the challenge card instructs you to do. For ages 5-9. Registration is required.
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Featured Virtual Programs
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Hospice Care: Comfort for Patients, Support for Families Tuesday, March 3, 6:30 pm Presented by Laurie Warren, Clinical Liaison for Princeton Hospice, in partnership with the Penn Medicine Princeton Health Community Wellness Program. Heads Up! A Fall Prevention and Pedestrian Safety Program for Older Adults
Thursday, March 12, 2:00 pm Presented by Katie Law of the Brain Injury Alliance of New Jersey. Catharine "Caty" Greene: Eyewitness to the American Revolution Wednesday, March 18, 7:00 pm Carol Simon Levin, independent historian and professional storyteller, portrays Catharine “Caty” Greene. Sponsored by the Friends of the Lawrence Library. The Founding Mothers:
Women Who Shaped a Nation Monday, March 23, 7:00 pm Presented by Laura Keyes of Historic Voices. Camille Claudel and Frida Kahlo:
Two Unwavering Artists! Monday, March 30, 7:00 pm Presented by Jeanne Johnson, docent at the Princeton University Art Museum and Morven Museum and Gardens. |
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Featured Technology Instruction
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Monday Basics Series: Mouse Basics Monday, March 2, 10:00 am PC Basics Monday, March 2, 11:15 am Typing Lab Monday, March 9, 10:00 am Internet Basics Monday, March 9, 11:15 am Getting Started with Gmail Monday, March 16, 10:00 am Evaluating Online Information Monday, March 23, 10:00 am Intro to Canva Monday, March 30, 10:00 am We’re going back to basics on Mondays by featuring a range of introductory classes to help you get used to using the computer! |
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Oscars Predictions ContestStop in and take a guess at who you think will win an Oscar this year! Categories include Directing, Best Picture, Costume Design, Actress in a Leading Role, Actor in a Leading Role, Actress in a Supporting Role and Actor in a Supporting Role. Contest runs from March 2-14 at all MCLS branches. The winner will receive a $25 Fandango gift card! A downloadable ballot and more information are available at https://mcl.org/oscars-contest/.
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TrashedArt Contest Voting!TrashedArt Contest entries will be on display at the Lawrence Headquarters Branch starting Wednesday, March 4th. All MCLS branches will also display photographs of this year's entries. Patrons will have the opportunity to vote for your favorite by either visiting your local branch, or by voting online at https://mcl.org/events/trashedart/.
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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: Women's History Month |
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Library Speakers Consortium - Virtual Author Talks |
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Michael Perry Wednesday, March 4, 2PM Jenn Lueke Michelle Carr Wednesday, March 11, 2PM Kate Quinn Thursday, March 12, 7PM Shoshana Walter & Barbara Kingsolver |
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