Craft Time: Decorative Frames Saturday, February 1, 10:00 am Create and design one-of-a-kind picture frames. These can make a great Valentines keepsake!
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Using Online Polish Archives for Genealogical Research Thursday, February 20, 7:00 pm Amateur genealogist Elana Broch will share the experience she gained while researching the story of her grandfather, Saul Lichtman, who died in 1941. Her genealogical quest, which took her to the IAJGS conference in Poland and on a visit to the Jewish Historical Society in Warsaw, may have provided the missing link to the wealth of information available via Jewish Records Indexing-Poland. Registration is suggested. Call 609-883-8294 or e-mail lawprogs@mcl.org.
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Black History Month Presentation: The Life and Legacy of Jack Sherrod Thursday, February 27, 7:00 pm This presentation by historian Alvin Corbett will honor Black History Month through the personal story of Jack Sherrod, showcasing his evolution from a slave to a United States Colored Troops soldier during the Civil War, and ultimately, to a free landowner. Registration is suggested. Call 609-883-8294 or email lawprogs@mcl.org.
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Black History Month Program: Slavery to Now through Music Saturday, February 29, 2:00 pm This multi-segment program coordinated by The African American Cultural Collaborative of Mercer County will feature African drumming in the native lands form of communication; Spiritual Hymns while picking cotton (a skit) with Don Evans Players; church choir music; blues/jazz and rap. Registration is suggested. Call 609-883-8294 or email lawprogs@mcl.org.
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Featured Children's and Young Adult Programs
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DIY Tote Bag, for ages 4 yrs+ Saturday, February 1, 1:00 pm For ages 4 years and up, with a caregiver. Celebrate Take Your Child to the Library Day with a fun and useful craft! Decorate a fabric tote bag - perfect for holding all your library books! Registration is required starting at 7:00 am on the day of the program. Please register each child separately. Space is limited. Please phone the Youth Desk if you register and are not able to attend, so that we may allow another child to participate. (609) 883-8295. Sponsored by the Friends of the Lawrence Library.
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Candy Cane Chocolate Heart Lollipops Wednesday, February 12, 6:30 pm Thursday, February 13, 6:30 pm For children 4-11 yrs, youngest with a caregiver. Two candy canes form a perfect heart! Fill with melted chocolate and decorate with colorful sprinkles and a lollipop stick! Once cool, we'll slip our heart-shaped candy cane chocolate lollipops into small clear lollipop candy bags and add a colorful tie. Easy! You’ve created a perfect Valentine’s Day gift! You can even make more than one! *You must Register for this Program* Registration will begin at 7:00 am the day of the program. Sponsored by the Friends of the Lawrence Library.
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Marshmallow & Toothpick Geometry Wednesday, February 19, 6:30 pm Thursday, February 20, 6:30 pm For children 4-11 yrs, youngest with a caregiver. Geometry is fun with toothpicks and marshmallows! There will be both beginner shapes in 2 dimensions and more advanced 3-dimensional challenges! Build a star, a hexagon, a rhombus! Not challenged enough? Try building a 3-dimensional pentagonal pyramid or octahedron!! Easy to follow cards with pictures will be provided to guide you! Parents may want to be a part of the challenge, especially with younger children. *You must Register for this Program* Registration will begin at 7:00 am the day of the program. Sponsored by the Friends of the Lawrence Library.
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Friends of the Lawrence Library Membership - Support Our Programs!The Friends of the Lawrence Library are dedicated to enhancing the library experience for the patrons of the Lawrence HQ Branch of the Mercer County Library System. Proceeds from their book sales and membership provide funding for special programs and materials that are not provided for in the county budget. Click the link below to learn more about how to join the Friends of the Lawrence Library.
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Click here for a full list of programs available at the Lawrence Branch and other Mercer County Library System branches.
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