Monday, February 9, 6:00 – 7:00 pmThe American Heart Association Family & Friends CPR program teaches you how to perform CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation) on infants, and how to help an infant who is choking. An infant is defined as a child 1 year of age or younger. 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. Registration is required.
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Monday, February 9, 7:00 – 8:00 pmThe American Heart Association Family & Friends CPR program teaches you how to perform CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation) on adults and children, and how to help an adult or child (age 1 year or older). 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. Registration is required.
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Tuesday, February 10, 12:00 – 1:30 pmThis is a safe space to share and to learn about ways caregivers can cope with their stress and concerns. Kat Verdi, MAT, CADDCT, facilitates and shares (in English and Spanish) many resources available; her mission is to educate, empower, and encourage. Light refreshments will be served. Registration is required. Grupo de Apoyo para Cuidadores (Bilingüe) Martes, 10 de febrero, de 12:00 a 1:30 p. m. Este es un espacio seguro para compartir experiencias y conocer estrategias que permitan a los cuidadores manejar el estrés y las preocupaciones asociadas con su labor. La Sra. Kat Verdi, MAT, CADDCT, dirige la sesión y ofrece (en inglés y en español) diversos recursos disponibles. Su misión es educar, empoderar y brindar aliento a los cuidadores. Se ofrecerán refrigerios. Es necesario inscribirse previamente con la librería.
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Featured Youth Services Programs
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Thursday, February 12, 10:30 amChildren ages 5 and under are welcome to celebrate Valentine’s Day by enjoying a concert with Tim Hoh Music for Kids. Following the concert, children are invited to make a craft and have a sweet treat. Registration is required for each participant.
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Monday, February 2, 9 & 23, 7:00 pmA weekly program where tweens and teens (ages 9+) can have their own space to do a variety of fun activities. February 2nd will be a no-sew felt heart pillow, February 9th will be a pop culture trivia night and February 23rd will be a Lunar New Year Celebration. Registration required for each participant.
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Saturday, February 28, 2:30 pmDo you want to paint a snowman? Ages 4 and up are invited to come paint everyone’s favorite snowman - Olaf! An Olaf stencil will be provided. Please dress in proper attire for painting.
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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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