From Napoleon’s letters to Josephine, to the letters of Taylor and Burton, love letters reveal the tenderness in fire-and-ice relationships. Learn how history has been affected through the expression of deep feelings in letters. Expect some history, some laughter, and maybe a tear or two! Presented by Terry Antoniewicz, artist, calligrapher, handwriting analyst, and educator.
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Family Food Traditions Thursday, February 8, 7 pmOur food traditions enhance family bonding, promote well-being, and celebrate our culture. Learn how to identify and foster meaningful traditions for your family, your friends, and yourself; discover how to document food memories, preserve recipes, create new traditions, and infuse joy and meaning into family meals. Presented by Vanessa Young, poet, wife, mother, former arts director, and instructor.
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Chinese New Year Open House Saturday, February 10, 12 pm-2 pmCelebrate the Year of the Dog! Experience Chinese games and traditions, and sample some authentic Chinese food. No registration necessary.
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Featured Children's and Young Adult Programs
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Crazy 8s Math and mischief at your library! Enjoy hands-on games that get kids fired up about math. Grades K-3. We meet at 5:30 pm on: - Monday, Feb. 5. Online registration begins on Jan. 22.
- Monday, Feb. 12. Online registration begins on Jan. 29.
- Monday, Feb. 26. Online registration begins on Feb. 12.
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Stretch your imagination and come build with us! For children in grades K and up. - 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 8. Online registration begins on Jan. 25.
- 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 22. Online registration begins on Feb. 8.
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Come listen to stories and play bingo with Miss Rebecca! Online registration begins on Saturday, Feb. 10.
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Click here for a full list of programs available at the Robbinsville Branch and other Mercer County Library System branches.
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An Afternoon at the Movies The Big Sick (2017) Thursday, February 8th @ 1:30 pm Starring: Kumail Nanjiani, Zoe Kazan, Holly Hunter, Ray Romano A Pakistani-American man falls for white grad student, and hides their romance from his family. However, their relationship gets more serious when she develops a mysterious illness, which in turn forces him to bond with her parents. Rated R; 119 minutes The Glass Castle (2017) Thursday, February 22nd @ 1:30 pm Starring: Brie Larson, Woody Harrelson, and Naomi Watts A woman reflects on her unconventional upbringing at the hands of her artsy, nonconformist parents. Now married to a man who works in finance in New York, she faces criticism from her parents that she's betrayed their values. Rated PG-13; 127 minutes
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Registration begins on Feb. 26 for:
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Little Explorers – children ages 3 to 5, accompanied by an adult, are invited to join us for hands-on science activities. This class will meet on Mondays at 2 p.m. or Wednesdays at 11 a.m. Storytime - children, ages 2 to 5, will enjoy stories, songs, and crafts. This half hour program will be held on Tuesdays at 10:00 a.m., Wednesdays at 10:00 a.m., or Thursdays at 10:00 a.m. What’s Up Wednesdays – in this after-school club children in grades 3-5 will explore a range of topics. Each class will include a craft or special project. Please be aware that this program will occasionally include food. Classes will meet on Wednesdays at 4:45 p.m. Please call the Robbinsville Branch at 609-259-2150 to register. Classes begin the week of March 5 and will run through the week of April 9.
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