Sat., Feb. 22
Read and Explore: “Fur, Feathers, Fluff: Keeping Warm in Winter” at Terhune Orchards, 30 Cold Soil Road (crossroad Carter Road), Lawrence, at 10 a.m. learn about how animals keep themselves warm in winter. We will read two stories about animals; explore the sense of touch with wool, feathers, etc. Each child will make paper bag animal to take home. Call 609-924-2310 to register. The fee is $7 per child..
Mon., March 3
Friends of the Lawrence Library meet at 7 p.m. at the library, 2751 Brunswick Pike, Lawrence.
Thurs.,March 6
Foreign and Independent Films at Your Library: “Broken” (2012) a 6:30 p.m. at Lawrence Branch of County Library System, 2751 Brunswick Pike, Lawrence. Free. A coming of age film about Skunk, an 11 year old girl living in a typical British suburb. Refreshments will be served. Registration is suggested. Call 609-989-6920 or email [email protected].
Fridays
March 7-28
Meditation Circle. 2:303:30 p.m. at Lawrence Branch of County Library System, 2751 Brunswick Pike, Lawrence. Slow down and join Reference Librarian Ann Kerr and reduce stress using meditation. Registration is suggested. Call 609-989-6920 or email Ann Kerr at [email protected].
Posture Perfect. 3:304:30 p.m. at Lawrence Branch of County Library System, 2751 Brunswick Pike, Lawrence. Reference Librarian Ann Kerr will share some simple exercises to improve your posture and increase your flexibility. Registration is suggested. Call 609-989-6920 or email Ann Kerr at [email protected].
Mon., March 10
Movie Matinee: “The Great Gatsby” (2013) 2 p.m. at Lawrence Branch of County Library System, 2751 Brunswick Pike, Lawrence. Free. A Midwestern war veteran finds himself drawn to the past and lifestyle of his millionaire neighbor in this film adaptation of F. Scott Fitzgerald’s novel. PG-13. 143 minutes. Refreshments served. Registration is suggested. Call 609-989-6920 or email [email protected].
Thurs., March 13
Poetry Circle at 7 p.m. at Lawrence Branch of County Library System, 2751 Brunswick Pike, Lawrence. Free. Elizabeth Barrett Browning (1806?1861) will be the topic. Seating is limited, please call 609-989-6920 or email [email protected] to reserve your space.
Sat., March 15
Documentary Film: “Bag It” (2010) at 2 p.m. at Lawrence Branch of County Library System, 2751 Brunswick Pike, Lawrence. Free. Try going a day without plastic. What starts as a film about plastic bags evolves into a wholesale investigation into plastic and its effect on our waterways, oceans, and even our own bodies. Co-sponsored by Sustainable Lawrence, the Environmental Education Fund, and the Central NJ Sierra Club. Refreshments served. Registration is suggested. Call 609-989-6920 or email [email protected].
Mon., March 17
Morning Book Club: “Where’d You Go, Bernadette,” by Maria Semple is 10 a.m. topic at Lawrence Branch of County Library System, 2751 Brunswick Pike, Lawrence. Free. Registration required. Call 609-989-6920 or email [email protected].
Tues., March 18
Science Fiction Book Club: “Downbelow Stations,” by C.J. Cheryn is 7 p.m. topic at Lawrence Branch of County Library System, 2751 Brunswick Pike, Lawrence. Free. Refreshments served. Registration is suggested. Call 609-989-6920 or email [email protected].
Thurs., March 20
Boheme Opera NJ: The Operas of Puccini at 7 p.m. at Lawrence Branch of County Library System, 2751 Brunswick Pike, Lawrence. Free. The presentation will contrast the drama of Verdi with the passion of Puccini, as demonstrated through the music and stories of Puccini’s works. Highlighted will be selections from La Boheme, Madame Butterfly, Gianni Schicchi, Tosca and Turandot. An examination will be made as to the reasons these operas are so beloved and still performed everywhere. Refreshments will be served. Registration is suggested. Call 609-989-6920 or email [email protected].
Wed., March 26
Understanding Your Social Security Benefits at 10 a.m. at Lawrence Branch of County Library System, 2751 Brunswick Pike, Lawrence. Free. Led by David Vinokurov, Social Security Administration District Manager, will show you how and when to apply for Medicare, Social Security and other topics. Refreshments will be served. Registration is suggested. Call 609-989-6920 or email [email protected].
Thurs., March 27
Fiction Writing Workshop at 2 p.m. at Lawrence Branch of County Library System, 2751 Brunswick Pike, Lawrence. Free. Join librarian Donna Wolfe to discuss five degrees of separation for the monthly meeting of this fiction writing group in this encouraging and supportive environment in which to share our writing. Members are encouraged but not required to submit their work. Registration is suggested. Call 609-989-6920 or email [email protected].
Irish Americans of New Jersey at 7 p.m. at Lawrence Branch of County Library System, 2751 Brunswick Pike, Lawrence. Free. Professor Thomas Callahan will speak about the Irish-Americans of New Jersey and his book “I’m Sending a Shamrock to Remind You of Home.” He teaches medieval European history, British and Irish history at Rider University. His book will be available for sale by the Friends of the Lawrence Library after the talk for the author to sign. The event is being co-sponsored with the Lawrence Historical Society. Refreshments will be served. Registration is suggested. Call 609-989-6920 or email [email protected].
Fri., March 28
Cook Talks: Dishin’ with Donna at 11 a.m. at Lawrence Branch of County Library System, 2751 Brunswick Pike, Lawrence. Free. Join librarian and experienced cook Donna Wolfe for this four-part discussion about flavors in cooking. Bring your favorite recipe. We will make copies to discuss and share. Registration suggested. Call 609-989-6920 or email [email protected].
Mon., March 31
Indian Dance Demonstration at 7 p.m. at Lawrence Branch of County Library System, 2751 Brunswick Pike, Lawrence. Free. Students from The Shishya School of Performing Arts, Lawrenceville, will perform classical Indian dances. Shishya School of Performing Arts specializes in educating kids and adults in Indian performing arts especially dance. Refreshments will be served. Registration is suggested. Call 609-989-6920 or email [email protected].
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