Understanding How to Use IRAs in Retirement Thursday, March 19, 6:30pm This workshop will be a primer on using IRAs during your retirement. You will learn the difference between a Traditional, a Rollover, and a Roth IRA … and when to utilize each one. You will also learn proper ways to list beneficiaries and how to plan for Required Minimum Distributions. Presented by William Greenfield of Wealth Bridge Advisory, LLC. Registration is suggested. Call 609-883-8294 or e-mail lawprogs@mcl.org.
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Room At The Table Wednesday, March 25, 7:00pm Come share the humor, wit, pathos and drama as outstanding published local writers perform their short fiction at our Room At The Table event. Meet with other writers to discuss your work and craft. Refreshments will be provided. Registration is suggested. Call 609-883-8294 or e-mail lawprogs@mcl.org.
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Reclaiming Our Voice: New Jersey’s Central Role in the Fight for Women’s Suffrage Thursday, March 26, 7:00pm Join popular historical interpreter and re-enactor Carol Simon Levin in this presentation celebrating Women’s History Month and the centennial of the 19th Amendment to the United States Constitution (1920) giving men and women the equal right to vote. The program is sponsored by the New Jersey Council for the Humanities. Registration is suggested. Call 609-883-8294 or e-mail lawprogs@mcl.org.
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Adult & Child CPR Saturday, March 28, 2:00 - 3:00pm The Family & Friends CPR program at Penn Medicine Princeton Health teaches you how to perform CPR and how to help someone who is choking. This course is designed for family members, friends and members of the general community who want to learn CPR but do not need a course completion card. Registration is required and is limited to 30. Call 609-883-8294 or email lawprogs@mcl.org.
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Featured Children's and Young Adult Programs
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Family Games & Puzzles Sunday, March 1, 1:00 - 4:00pm A new program on Sundays! Come by on Sunday afternoons for Award-winning children’s games & puzzles set up for Family Fun! Geometry, math, numbers & sets, strategy, logic, memory, geography, puzzles, and more! A variety of games will be set up each week. Educational! And just plain fun for the whole family! All ages, no registration required. Clean-up will begin starting at 3:45pm. Sponsored by the Friends of the Lawrence Library.
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Marshmallow & Toothpick Geometry Sunday, March 1, 2:00pm 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. No registration required. *Program begins promptly at 2pm.* Clean-up will begin starting at 2:45pm. Sponsored by the Friends of the Lawrence Library. |
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Special Program with Ian the Balloon Dude!
Thursday, March 19, 6:30pm For children 4-11 yrs. Children under 6 must be accompanied by an adult. Join experienced balloon artist Ian the Balloon Dude for an extra-spectacular and educational workshop on making balloon animals! You'll learn about the wonderful and creative world of balloon twisting and then learn how to make 3 different sculptures that are sure to impress and amaze your friends and family! Finally, you'll get to go wild and make whatever fantastical balloon creation your heart desires! It's loads of fun for anyone who wants to learn a new skill and make others smile! *You must Register for this Program* Registration will begin at 7am on the day of the program. |
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Marshmallow Peep Houses (Ages 3+)
Monday, March 30, 6:30pm Tuesday, March 31, 6:30pm For ages 3 years and up, with a caregiver. Create a graham cracker house for your marshmallow Peep! Decorate it with lots of icing and candy! Registration is required starting at 7am on 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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