Robbinsville
The Robbinsville branch of the Mercer County Library System has scheduled adult and children’s programs in March.
Volunteers from AARP will offer tax help from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Wednesdays, March 25; and April 1, 8 and 15.
Bring last year’s completed forms. Appointments are required; to register, call 609-259-2150.
”Toddler Storytime” is a half-hour program for children, ages 2 and 3, accompanied by an adult, Tuesdays at 10 a.m., Wednesdays at 10 a.m. and 11 a.m., or Thursdays at 10 a.m.
”Preschool Storytime” is a half-hour program for children, ages 4 and 5, Mondays at 2 p.m. or Thursdays at 11 a.m. Classes run through the week of April 6.
Looking for a way to spend an afternoon?
Come to “An Afternoon at the Movies” at 1:30 p.m. Thursdays at the Robbinsville Branch of the Mercer County Library System.
March 26, “The Theory of Everything” will be shown, a film starring Eddie Redmayne as celebrated scientist Stephen Hawking, who wins the heart of Jane (Felicity Jones). Hawking is diagnosed with ALS, and he becomes less and less able to control his own body.
Register online at www.mcl.org by clicking on “programs/events” and following the instructions or call 609-259-2150.
Those planning to sell their home this year should come to “Sell Your Home in 2015: Setting the Stage — Home Staging Basics” at 2 p.m. Saturday, March 28.
Christine Madera, a licensed New Jersey Realtor, will present insights, tips and tricks to prepare a home for sale. All are welcome to this second part of a two-part program; those who did not attend Part I still may attend.
Register online at www.mcl.org by clicking on “programs/events” and following the instructions. Call 609-259-2150 with any questions.
Celebrate Month of the Young Artist.
Artwork from Robbinsville Schools will be on display in the children’s area throughout March.
Crazy 8s Math Club.
Math and mischief at the library. Enjoy hands-on games that get kids fired up about math; for grades K-two.
5:30 p.m. Monday, March 23; online registration has begun.
5:30 p.m. Monday, March 30; online registration begins March 16.
Babytime is for children ages 6 months to 24 months, accompanied by an adult.
Classes will be held:
10:30 a.m. Tuesday, March 24; online registration has begun.
10:30 a.m. Tuesday, March 31; online registration begins March 17.
Create a . . . will be held from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdays, March 24 and 31. It is for children of all ages accompanied by an adult. Registration is not required.
Kids’ Music Round will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, March 20.
This is a music and movement class for children, 6 months and up, accompanied by an adult. Online registration began March 6.
Read with Rocco the Therapy Dog 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Saturday, March 21 (registration began March 7) and 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 31 (registration began March 17).
Rocco is a local reading therapy dog who loves listening to stories. Children in grades K-five may sign up for one 15-minute session with Rocco and his owner, Alan. Arrive a few minutes before the assigned time and have a book picked out to read aloud to Rocco.
To register, call the library at 609-259-2150.
Join us for Going Buggy from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, March 21.
Children of all ages accompanied by an adult are invited to drop in and create insect-themed crafts. Registration is not required.
Plumsted
The Plumsted Library will have a meeting room art display April 1-30 —an Arts and Education Center display.
In the display case in April, Pastor Dorothy Johns will be displaying a collection of Pysanky Easter eggs.
AARP free income tax help will be Wednesdays, April 1, 8 and 15 from 1 to 5 p.m.
The AARP Tax Aide Program will electronically complete and file a federal and New Jersey tax return, free, by IRS certified volunteers.
While this program is available to all taxpayers, special emphasis is provided to those age 60 or over with low to moderate income.
Appointments are necessary. To register, call the Plumsted Branch of the Ocean County Library at 609-758-7888.
There will be a book discussion Wednesday, April 1, at 6 p.m.
Pick up the book at the circulation desk prior to the discussion.
Teen board game night will be held Wednesday, April 1, from 7 to 8:30 p.m.
Come and play board games provided by the library or bring your favorite ones. It is for grades six to 12.
County Connection Mobile Service Center will be in the library parking lot Monday, April 6, from 1 to 3 p.m.
Provided are senior and veteran services, consumer affairs, voter registration and parks and tourism information. Fees are required for some services.
Toddler Time, Tuesday, April 7 and 21, at 10:30 a.m.
Toddlers ages 18 to 36 months and their caregivers are welcome to join library staff for stories, songs and a craft.
Meet the Mayor, Wednesday, April 8, from 7 to 8:45 p.m.
Schedule an appointment to meet with Mayor Jack Trotta and Assemblyman Ronald Dancer. Call 609-758-7888.
Friends meeting, Wednesday, April 15, at 6 p.m.
The Friends welcome new members.
Children’s storytime, Thursday, April 16, and Monday, April 27, at 1:30 p.m.
Stories and crafts for ages 3 to 6.
Mom & Me, Messy Art Club and MOMS Club of New Egypt open house Friday, April 17, at 10:30 a.m.
Looking to get out of the house with the baby and meet other moms with young children?
Bring babies and /toddlers for a messy art craft with Miss Rachael the librarian. Stay to meet the moms from the MOMS Club of New Egypt, a chapter of the international MOMS Club, a support group for today’s at-home moms.
They understand the special needs of mothers who work full, part-time or from home. Club members connect with other moms during the day to share support and friendship while their children play together and participate in a variety of activities.
This is for babies 0 to 3 years old and moms of any age. Light refreshments will be provided.
Book Café with special guest authors, Monday, April 20, at 3 p.m.
Meet Gretchen F. Coyle and Deborah C. Whitcraft, authors of “Inferno at Sea: Stories of Death and Survival aboard the Morro Castle.”
Light refreshments will be served. Registrations are accepted, but not required.
New Jersey Animals, Conservation and You, Wednesday, April 22, at 3:30 p.m.
In honor of Earth Day, a naturalist from Cattus Island Park will bring some native New Jersey animals and talk about the importance of conservation.
A crafts workshop will follow the program. This is for ages 3 and up.
Anime Club, Wednesday, April 22, from 5:30 to 7 p.m.
Join other teen fans to screen anime DVDs; for grades six to 12.
Earth Day craft, Wednesday, April 22, from 7 to 8 p.m.
Celebrate Earth Day. Join the Plumsted Teen Advisory Board and make an Earth Day craft; for ages 6 to 11.
Family picture book discussion, Tuesday, April 28, at 3:30 p.m.
Join the library for a the discussion. Books will be available April 7. This is best suited for grades one to three.
Teen Advisory Board meeting, Wednesday, April 29, from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Teens in grades seven to 12 can join to see what TAB is all about.
OCL Puppet Players present Storytime Theater: “How I Became a Pirate,” based on Melinda Long’s books.
This will be Thursday, April 30, at 1:30 p.m.
While Jeremy Jacob and his family were spending a day at the beach, Braid Beard and his pirate crew come ashore and recruit Jeremy to join their band of pirates. Jeremy learns all about being a pirate, and Braid Beard learns how hard it can be to quiet Jeremy’s fussy baby sister.
A craft will follow; for ages two to 8.
Stop in, call the branch at 609-758-7888 or check the website at www.theoceancountylibrary.org to register and find out about all monthly programs.
