Wednesday Matinee: The Goldfinch (2019) Wednesday, February 5, 2:00 pm Young Theo inadvertently steals a noteworthy piece of art in the aftermath of an explosion at the Metropolitan Museum of Art that kills his mother. He later crosses paths with the unruly Boris, and the pair finds their lives linked to the painting. Based on the bestselling novel of the same name. Rated R. 149 minutes. Preregistration preferred. This program was made possible by generous support from the Friends of the Twin Rivers Library.
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Open Computer Lap Thursday, February 6, 10:00 am and Thursday, February 20, 2:30 pm Need to create a spreadsheet in Excel or a presentation in PowerPoint? Want to format your resume in Word or create a new email address? Stop by our open computer lap. Our librarian will be available to offer assistance.
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Adult Craft: Book Page Poetry Thursday, February 6, 6:00 pm Use recycled pages and a canvas to create a truly unique piece of poetry. Ages 15 and up. Preregistration required.
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Writers' Group Saturdays, February 8 and 22, 2:00 - 5:00 pm Bring fives pages of a work-in-progress to discuss with other writers.
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Adult Movie: Zombieland: Double Tap (2019) Monday, February 10, 6:00 pm A makeshift family of zombie slayers travels to the American heartland to square off against other survivors and a variety of newly evolved zombies. Rated R. 93 minutes. Preregistration preferred. This program was made possible by generous support from the Friends of the Twin Rivers Library.
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Resume Review Wednesday, February 12, 3:30 pm and Saturday, February 15, 10:30 am Our librarian will review your resume for content, grammar, and presentation. Bring a printed copy of your resume. Registration required.
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Trivia Night Thursday, February 13, 7:00 pm Come to the library for a fun night of trivia. Play in teams of individually. Winners walk out with trivia night bragging rights! Preregistration preferred; walk-ins welcome.
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Classic Movie Matinee: An American in Paris (1951) Tuesday, February 18, 2:00 pm Gene Kelly and Leslie Caron sing and dance to the music of George and Ira Gershwin in this winner of six Academy Awards, including Best Picture. When ex-GI Jerry Mulligan remains in Paris to pursue life as an artist, he is discovered by a wealthy patroness interested in more than his art. But Mulligan falls in love with a French shop girl who is engaged to his best friend. Registration preferred. This program was made possible by generous support from the Friends of Twin Rivers Library.
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Monday Night Book Group: Drug Warrior: Inside the Hunt for El Chapo and the Rise of America's Opioid Crisis, by Jack Riley Monday, February 24, 6:30 pm Drug Warrior is the story of Riley's decades-long hunt for the world's most wanted drug lord, set against the rise of modern international drug trafficking, and America's spiraling opioid. All are welcome.
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Wednesday Matinee: Harriet (2019) Wednesday, February 26, 2:00 pm The incredible true story of Harriet Tubman, and her quest to lead hundreds of slaves to freedom on the Underground Railroad. Rated PG-13. 125 minutes. Preregistration preferred. This program was made possible by generous support from the Friends of the Twin Rivers Library.
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Featured Children's and Young Adult Programs
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Baby Dance Party Friday, February 21, 10:30 am Join us as we dance to some of our favorite songs. Wave some scarves, shake some eggs, have some fun. Ages 0-3 years, with a caregiver. Siblings welcome!
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Board Game Cafe Tuesday, February 4, 6:00 - 8:00 pm Drop by to play some board games and cozy up with a hot drink. All ages welcome.
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Build It! Wednesdays, February 5 and 19, 3:00 - 5:00 pm Use your creativity and building know-how to create something cool with our LEGOs and other building materials. Ages 5 - 11.
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Drop-in Craft Friday, February 14 and Monday, February 24, 3:00 - 4:30 pm Come to the library to make a craft with the materials provided. Ages 3 - 12, with a caregiver.
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Incredible Math Tuesdays, February 11 and 18, 6:45 - 7:30 pm Kids in grade K - 7 are invited to join our Peddie tutors for math fun. Get your questions answered or work on exciting math problems. Registration preferred.
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Mailbox Station Mondays, February 3 and 10, and Fridays, February 21 and 28, 3:00 - 5:00 pm Drop in any time between 3-5pm and visit our Mailbox Activity Station! Practice your writing and send a postcard to your friendly librarians, then decorate it with the materials provided.
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Movie: Zootopia Saturday, February 29, 3:00 pm A rabbit cop must solve a missing-persons case in an animal city. Rated PG. 108 minutes. All ages welcome.
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Pajama Story Time Wednesday, February 19, 6:00 pm An hour of calming activities and reading. Ages 5 - 8, with caregiver.
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Story Time Tuesdays, February 4, 11, 18, and 25, and Thursdays, February 6, 13, 20, and 27, 10:30 am A half-hour of stories, songs, and movement, followed by a craft activity. Ages 2 - 5, with a caregiver. On February 18 and 20 we'll enjoy a special Black History Month theme at story time.
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Teen Advisory Board Saturday, February 29, 3:00 pm Want to get involved at the library? Join other teens to come up with ideas for programs you would like to participate in. Ages 12 - 17.
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Teen Takeout Craft Event Date, Event Time Stop by the Circulation Desk to pick up a kit to make a craft. Ages 12 - 17.
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Click here for a full list of programs available at the Twin Rivers Branch and other Mercer County Library System branches.
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