Fri., Nov. 28
Sat., Nov. 29
Sun., Nov. 30
Garden State Wine Growers Holiday Wine Trail Weekend at Terhune Orchards, 330 Cold Soil Road, Lawrence, with more than 40 New Jersey wineries are participating from 12 to 5 p.m.
Mon., Dec. 1
Friends of the Lawrence Library meet at the library, 2751 Brunswick Pike, Lawrence, at 7 p.m.
Thurs., Dec. 4
Foreign and Independent Films at Your Library: "Ilo Ilo" (2013)Will be screened at 6:30 p.m. at Lawrence Headquarters Branch Library, 2751 Brunswick Pike, Lawrence. "Ilo Ilo" examines the life of a middle class family in Singapore during the 1997 Asian financial crisis. Registration is suggested. Call 609-989-6920 or email [email protected]. Free and open to the public.
Mon., Dec. 8
Sorber’s Motivators Toastmasters Club meets at Strayer University in the Crossroads Corporate Center at Thomas G. Wechsner Drive at Office Road, Lawrence Township, from 7 to 8 p.m. For directions see http://3375.toastmastersclubs.org/directions.html. For information call Nina 609-406-7629. Guests are welcome, but RSVP is suggested.
Movie Matinee: "Heaven Is For Real" (2014) will be screened at 2 p.m. at Lawrence Headquarters Branch Library, 2751 Brunswick Pike, Lawrence. A small-town father must find the courage and conviction to share his son’s extraordinary, life-changing experience with the worldRefreshments served. Registration is suggested. Call 609-989-6920 or email [email protected].
Wed., Dec. 10
Geeks & Gadgets from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at Lawrence Headquarters Branch Library, 2751 Brunswick Pike, Lawrence. Do you have questions about a new gadget and just aren’t sure how to use it? Problems with your computer? Get one-on-one help for your technology problems from the library’s technology department. Be sure to fully charge your gadget or bring the power cable with you. We also suggest bringing any manuals for the device. Registration is not required. For the best service, e-mail your questions in advance so we can do any needed research before you arrive. The technology department e-mail is [email protected].
Thurs., Dec. 11
Poetry Circle at 7 p.m. NJ Facts & FirstsSaturday, December 13, 2:00 p.m.New Jersey began in 1664 as a royal gift. This program, developed by the Historical Society of Princeton, highlights the Lenape Indians and early European settlers, the development of cities and suburbs, as well as technology and inventions. This lively and interactive presentation concludes with a multiple choice game to identify N.J. facts, symbols and local celebrities. Registration is suggested. The group discusses Carol Ann Duffy (1955–) is the first female, Scottish Poet Laureate in the role’s 400 year history. Seating is limited, call 609-989-6920 or email [email protected] to reserve your space.
Sat., Dec. 13
N.J . Facts & Firsts at 2 p.m. at Lawrence Headquarters Branch Library, 2751 Brunswick Pike. New Jersey began in 1664 as a royal gift. This program, developed by the Historical Society of Princeton, highlights the Lenape Indians and early European settlers, the development of cities and suburbs, as well as technology and inventions. This lively and interactive presentation concludes with a multiple choice game to identify N.J. facts, symbols and local celebrities. Registration is suggested. Call 609-989-6920 or email [email protected].
Science Fiction Book Club: "The Dervish House" by Ian McDonald at 7 p.m. at Lawrence Headquarters Branch Library, 2751 Brunswick Pike.Six characters, five days, three interconnected story strands, one central common core—the eponymous dervish house, a character in itself—that spins all these players together in a weave of intrigue, conflict, drama, and a ticking clock of a thriller. Copies of this month’s book selection are available at the Lawrence Headquarters Branch Library Circulation Desk. Registration is suggested. Call 609-989-6920 or email [email protected].
Wed., Dec. 17
Sorber’s Motivators Toastmasters Club meets at Strayer University in the Crossroads Corporate Center at Thomas G. Wechsner Drive at Office Road, Lawrence Township, from 7 to 8 p.m. For directions see http://3375.toastmastersclubs.org/directions.html. For information call Nina 609-406-7629. Guests are welcome, but RSVP is suggested.
Thurs., Dec. 18
Fiction Writing Workshop from 2 – 4 p.m. at Lawrence Headquarters Branch Library, 2751 Brunswick Pike. Librarian Donna Wolfe leads the class of both beginning writers and published authors through exercises designed to improve their writing. Members are encouraged but not required to share their work. Registration is suggested. Call 609-989-6920 or email [email protected].
Jane Austen Movie Night at 6 p.m. at Lawrence Headquarters Branch Library, 2751 Brunswick Pike. In honor of Jane Austen’s birthday on Dec. 16 we will be showing the 1995 film version of her classic novel "Sense and Sensibility." The film directed by Ang Lee received seven Oscar nominations and stars Emma Thompson, Hugh Grant, Kate Winslet and Alan Rickman. Refreshments will be served. Registration is suggested. Call 609-989-6920 or email [email protected].
Fri., Dec. 19
CookTalks: Blue Ribbon Winners at 11a.m. at Lawrence Headquarters Branch Library, 2751 Brunswick Pike. Librarian Donna Wolfe, one of the winners of the Best Home Chef in Jersey Award, will share her secrets for baking yeast breads and rolls. Recipes will include a no-knead artisan bread, a whole wheat concoction, and rich rum sticky buns. Refreshments will be served. Registration is suggested. Call 609-989-6920 or email [email protected].
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