Fri., June 1
Drum Circle at 4:30 p.m. at the Lawrence Branch of the Mercer County Library System, at 2751 Brunswick Pike, Lawrence. Visit www.mcl.org or call 609-989-6920. Free. Ange Chianese of Mercer County’s Zip-A-Dee-Doo-Dah Entertainers will facilitate a beginner’s drum circle. Bring your own drum or use one of ours. Shakers, gongs, bells and other percussion also welcome. Refreshments served. Registration is suggested.
Fridays,
June 1 – 29
Meditation Circle 2:303:30 p.m. at the Lawrence Branch of the Mercer County Library System, at 2751 Brunswick Pike, Lawrence. Visit www.mcl.org or call 609-989-6920. Free. Stress and a fast-paced life see many of us seeking alternative ways of escape. Slow down and join Reference Librarian Ann Kerr and reduce stress using meditation. Light stretching at the beginning of the meditation hour will relax your muscles and allow you to be more comfortable and focused. Registration suggested.
Posture Perfect, 3:30 4:30 p.m. at the Lawrence Branch of the Mercer County Library System, at 2751 Brunswick Pike, Lawrence. Visit www.mcl.org or call 609-989-6920. Free. Reference Librarian Ann Kerr and certified fitness trainer Maria Okros will share some simple exercises to improve your posture and increase your flexibility. Registration suggested.
Sat., June 2
Boomers & Seniors Saturday Morning Wii Bowling League 10 a.m.12 p.m. at the Lawrence Branch of the Mercer County Library System, at 2751 Brunswick Pike, Lawrence. Visit www.mcl.org or call 609-989-6920. Free. Wii, an interactive video game, is a fun and easy way to get some light exercise and socialize with friends. Refreshments served. Registration is suggested.
The Future: Solar Sailing to Mars, the asteroids and the Stars at 2 p.m. . at the Lawrence Branch of the Mercer County Library System, at 2751 Brunswick Pike, Lawrence. Visit www.mcl.org or call 609-989-6920. Free. Greg Matloff, professor of astronomy at New York City College of Technology and co-author of “Solar Sails: A Novel Approach to Interplanetary Travel,” will speak about how to make and use solar sails. The presentation is geared to a high-school level of physics and is sponsored by The Prydonians of Prynceton, a local science fiction social club. Refreshments will be served. Registration is suggested.
Mon., June 4
Off the Page at 6:30 p.m. at the Lawrence Branch of the Mercer County Library System, at 2751 Brunswick Pike, Lawrence. Visit www.mcl.org or call 609-989-6920. Free. Try out your acting chops (or indulge your secret passion) to play one of the great characters from dramatic literature or contemporary comedywithout the threat of performing in front of a live audience! We will “cast” and read a play aloud, around a table, as actors and production teams typically do at the first rehearsal of a play. Registration suggested.
Friends of the Lawrence Library meeting at 7 p.m. at the Lawrence Branch of the Mercer County Library System, at 2751 Brunswick Pike, Lawrence. Visit www.mcl.org or call 609-989-6920.
Mondays,
June 4 – 25
Yoga Practice at 7:30 p.m. at the Lawrence Branch of the Mercer County Library System, at 2751 Brunswick Pike, Lawrence. Visit www.mcl.org or call 609-989-6920. Free. Sunita Yadav returns to teach this popular series of yoga classes. All levels of experience are welcome. Participants should wear comfortable clothing and bring a towel or yoga mat. Water provided.
Tuesdays,
June 5- 26
Memoir Writing Workshop for Seniors from 2:30 4:30 p.m. at the Lawrence Branch of the Mercer County Library System, at 2751 Brunswick Pike, Lawrence. Visit www.mcl.org or call 609-989-6920. Free. This introductory course, facilitated by Maria Okros, is designed for seniors to reflect on a significant life experience and put it on paper. Registration suggested.
Get into Step at 5 p.m. at the Lawrence Branch of the Mercer County Library System, at 2751 Brunswick Pike, Lawrence. Visit www.mcl.org or call 609-989-6920. Free. Get into Step combines the benefits of aerobic exercise with the rhythm and fun of dancing. Get moving with certified fitness trainer Maria Okros. The class begins with an aerobic warm up and is followed by a simple, easy to follow routine that will keep you moving for a great workout. Space is limited. Registration suggested.
Wednesdays,
June 6 and 20
Knitting Circle from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the Lawrence Branch of the Mercer County Library System, at 2751 Brunswick Pike, Lawrence. Visit www.mcl.org or call 609-989-6920. Free. Drop in to socialize with other knitters and work on a project of their choice. Instructor Ann Garwig will be available to assist individuals. Other needle crafters are welcome to join the circle, too. Registration suggested.
Thurs., June 7
Foreign and Independent Films at Your Library: “Potektor” 2009) will be shown at 6:30 p.m. at the Lawrence Branch of the Mercer County Library System, at 2751 Brunswick Pike, Lawrence. Visit www.mcl.org or call 609-989-6920. Free. A Czech journalist joins a Prague radio station that broadcasts Nazi propaganda in order to protect his Jewish wife. As the Nazi rule over Czechoslovakia calls for more and more collaboration, his relationship with his wife spirals downward. Czech/German with English subtitles. Not rated, 98 minutes. Refreshments will be served. Registration suggested.
Thursdays,
June 7 and 21
Crochet Corner from 3 5 p.m. at the Lawrence Branch of the Mercer County Library System, at 2751 Brunswick Pike, Lawrence. Visit www.mcl.org or call 609-989-6920. Free. Needle crafters who already know the basic crochet stitches are invited to drop in to socialize and work on a project of their choice. Experienced needle crafter Margaret Woo will be available to assist individuals. Registration suggested.
Fri., June 8
Line Dancing at 4:30 p.m. at the Lawrence Branch of the Mercer County Library System, at 2751 Brunswick Pike, Lawrence. Visit www.mcl.org or call 609-989-6920. Free. Certified personal trainer Stephanie Cuddahy will teach you how to line dance and get some fun exercise at the same time. Water will be provided. Registration suggested.
Sat., June 9
Our Saviour Catholic Church 2300 Princeton Pike, Lawrenceville, holds flea market 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Cost is $10 per space. June 23 is the rain-date. Call 609-585-6296 to reserve your space.
Mon., June 11
Monday Movie Matinee will show “Fried Green Tomatoes” (1991) at 2 p.m. at the Lawrence Branch of the Mercer County Library System, at 2751 Brunswick Pike, Lawrence. Visit www.mcl.org or call 609-989-6920. Free. A housewife who is unhappy with her life befriends an old lady in a nursing home and learns the value of friendship from the tales she tells of people she used to know in this warm comedy-drama. Stars Kathy Bates, Jessica Tandy, Mary Louise Parker and Mary Stuart Masterson. PG-13. 130 minutes. Refreshments will be served. Registration suggested.
Thurs., June 14
Poetry Circle at 7 p.m. at the Lawrence Branch of the Mercer County Library System, at 2751 Brunswick Pike, Lawrence. Free. American poet Kay Ryan’s (1945 ) poems are known for their brevity, wit, and frequent use of slant and internal rhymes. Her poem “How Birds Sing” has been permanently installed at New York’s Central Park Zoo. Pick up a packet of the selected poems from the Lawrence Reference Desk. Seating is limited. To reserve space, call Ann Kerr at 609-989-6922 or email [email protected].
Fri., June 15
Drum Practice at 4:30 p.m. at the Lawrence Branch of the Mercer County Library System, at 2751 Brunswick Pike, Lawrence. Visit www.mcl.org or call 609-989-6920. Free. Drummer Mike Buriani will facilitate this drum practice. Bring your own drum or use one of ours. Shakers, gongs, bells and other percussion also welcome. Refreshments served. Registration is suggested.
Sat., June 16
Boomers & Seniors Saturday Morning Wii Bowling League 10 a.m.12 p.m. at the Lawrence Branch of the Mercer County Library System, at 2751 Brunswick Pike, Lawrence. Visit www.mcl.org or call 609-989-6920. Free. Wii, an interactive video game, is a fun and easy way to get some light exercise and socialize with friends. Refreshments served. Registration is suggested.
Mon., June 18
Off the Page at 6:30 p.m. at the Lawrence Branch of the Mercer County Library System, at 2751 Brunswick Pike, Lawrence. Visit www.mcl.org or call 609-989-6920. Free. Try out your acting chops (or indulge your secret passion) to play one of the great characters from dramatic literature or contemporary comedywithout the threat of performing in front of a live audience! We will “cast” and read a play aloud, around a table, as actors and production teams typically do at the first rehearsal of a play. Registration suggested.
Morning Book Club at 10 a.m. at the Lawrence Branch of the Mercer County Library System2751 Brunswick Pike, Lawrence. Visit www.mcl.org or call 609-989-6920. Free. Topic: “Stealing Mona Lisa,” by Carson Morton. Based on the actual theft of the “Mona Lisa” from the Louvre in 1911, and published on the 100th anniversary of the crime, “Stealing Mona Lisa” is a sophisticated, engaging caper, complete with a richly imagined group of con artists and a historical mystery that will keep you guessing until the very end. Refreshments served. Registration is suggested.
Thurs., June 21
”Visions of Hell in Art: An Illustrated Lecture” at 7 p.m. at the Lawrence Branch of the Mercer County Library System, 2751 Brunswick Pike, Lawrence. Visit www.mcl.org or call 609-989-6920. Free. Long before Dante defined “The Inferno,” people of many cultures had imagined and artists had depicted images of a nether world where judgments were rendered for acts committed in the land of the living. Marianne Grey, University Museum Art docent, will illustrate a Tour of Hells through images from sculptures, manuscripts, woodcuts and paintings. Refreshments served. Registration is suggested.
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