Breathe, Relax, and Let Go: Yoga with Nila* Tuesdays, March 3 & 10, 6:30 - 7:30 pm Classes are led by a certified yoga instructor and are geared toward beginners, but all adults are welcome regardless of experience. |
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Yoga Nidra Thursdays, March 5, 12, 19, & 26, 7:00 – 8:00 pm “Happiness” is March’s theme, in following with the 20th being the International Day of Happiness! Class includes mantra chanting to focus the mind, breathing exercises, and deep relaxation to relieve fatigue and pain. Please come comfortably dressed with extra layers and your own yoga mat or any other optional props such as pillows, blankets, etc. that will keep you comfortable. |
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Yoga for Beginners Saturday, March 7, 10:30 am – 12:00 pm The Isha Foundation will present an introduction to yoga and its benefits, guided practices with instructions, and a question & answer session. |
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Active Aging: Fitness with Bob* Tuesdays, March 10 & 17, 1:00 – 2:00 pm Want to exercise? Come and enjoy a stretching, low-impact, balance-oriented program designed by Certified Fitness instructor Bob Kirby. Bob's program incorporates music, yoga and FUN while focusing on posture, mobility, flexibility, strength and meditation. Please bring a water bottle and let's get MOVING! As with any exercise program, check with your healthcare provider to make sure you are able to participate. |
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Choosing Your Retirement Path Wednesday, March 18, 12:00 – 1:00 pm & 7:00 – 8:00 pm This seminar is designed to assist attendees who are near retirement. The content helps raise awareness of the different factors that may impact their retirement lifestyles, as well as provide some possible solutions to help them take action by addressing their retirement and legacy needs. Presented by Lynda Dillman of New York Life. |
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Citizenship Exam Study Group Thursdays, March 5 & 19, 7:00 – 8:00 pm Are you studying for your US Citizenship exam? Join our free preparation class to study and practice. We will be covering the Civics, Reading, and Writing sections of the exam. No need to register, just stop in. |
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Science Fiction Book Club Tuesday, March 31, 7:00 – 9:00 pm Among Others by Jo Walton Raised by a half-mad mother who dabbled in magic, Morwenna Phelps found refuge in two worlds. As a child growing up in Wales, she played among the spirits who made their homes in industrial ruins. But her mind found freedom and promise in the science fiction novels that were her closest companions. Then her mother tried to bend the spirits to dark ends, and Mori was forced to confront her in a magical battle that left her crippled--and her twin sister dead. Fleeing to her father whom she barely knew, Mori was sent to boarding school in England, a place all but devoid of true magic. There, outcast and alone, she tempted fate by doing magic herself. But her magic also drew the attention of her mother, bringing about a reckoning that could no longer be put off. Friday Morning Bookies Friday, March 20, 10:30 am – 12 pm Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens Kya Clark is the "Marsh Girl" of Barkley Cove on the North Carolina coast. Abandoned at age ten, she has survived on her own in the marsh that she calls home. A born naturalist, she took life lessons from the land, learning from the false signals of fireflies the real way of this world. Drawn to two young men from town who were intrigued by her wild beauty, Kya opened herself to a new and startling world - until the unthinkable happens. When Chase Andrews is found dead, the locals immediately suspect Kya. Adult Crafts*Wednesday, March 11, 10:00 am – 11:00 am Decoupage frame. A craft classic! Take a wooden picture frame from dull to colorful. This could get messy - so you might want to bring gloves and aprons. All craft supplies are provided. For ages 18 and up. Registration is required, space is limited. If a registered participant fails to show up, that space will be filled with walk-ins – so feel free to stop by just before 10 am to see if there is room. Knit & Crochet Circle Fridays, March 6, 13, 20, & 27, 2:00 – 3:30 pm Did you know? -- knitting helps fight cabin fever! Bring yarn, and hook or needles, to start or continue your project. All adults are welcome, whatever your skill level! No need to register, just stop in.
Resume Review Tuesday, March 3, 10:00 – 11:00 am and Thursday, March 12, 7:00 – 8:00 pm Reference Librarian Meg Baker will review your printed resume for grammar, layout, and overall presentation, 20 minutes. Appointment is required. |
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Tech Help Tuesday, March 17, 10:00 – 11:00 am, and Thursday, March 26, 7:00 – 8:00 pm Make a 20-minute appointment with Reference Librarian Meg Baker to get one-on-one help with your gadget. Please note: library staff do not repair devices. Appointment is required. Morning English Conversation GroupTuesdays, March 3, 10, 17, 24, & 31, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm Have fun practicing your English through informal conversation with other ESL learners and Reference Librarian Elka Frankel. No need to register—just come! Must have basic knowledge of English. Evening English Conversation GroupMondays, March 2 & 9, 6:30 - 8:00 pm Join Reference Librarian Richard Peterson to improve language-speaking skills, pronunciation, vocabulary, and general fluency. Must have basic knowledge of English. |
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Foreign Film*Tuesday, March 3, 2:00 – 3:45 pm The Celebration (1998): (Ulrich Thomsen, Henning Moritzen, Thomas Bo Larsen). Danish; Rated R; 106 minutes The family and friends of prominent Danish patriarch Helge Klingenfeldt gather at his country estate to celebrate his sixtieth birthday. Two months prior to this event, Helge's daughter committed suicide. Her twin brother, Christian, makes a birthday toast that brings a barrage of family secrets out into the open. Wednesday Movie Festival*Wednesdays, 2:00 pm 3/4: Downton Abbey (2019): (Hugh Bonneville, Jim Carter, Michelle Dockery). Rated PG; 122 minutes 3/11: The Blues Brothers (1980): (John Belushi, Dan Aykroyd, James Brown). Rated R; 135 minutes 3/18: The Sixth Sense (1999): (Haley Joel Osment, Bruce Willis, Toni Collette). Rated PG-13; 107 minutes 3/25: Chocolat (2000). (Juliette Binoche, Johnny Depp, Carrie-Anne Moss). Rated PG-13, 121 minutes
Thursday Movie Matinee* Thursday, March 12, 2:00 – 4:00 pm Judy (2019): (Renee Zellweger, Jessie Buckley, Finn Wittrock). Rated PG-13; 119 minutes Showbiz legend Judy Garland arrives in London to perform a five-week sold-out run at The Talk of the Town. While preparing for the shows, Garland battles with management, reminisces with friends and adoring fans, and embarks on a whirlwind romance with soon-to-be fifth husband Mickey Deans, all while bravely struggling to overcome intensifying anxiety and physical decline. |
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* Sponsored by the Friends of the West Windsor Library The Friends of the West Windsor Library are a group of enthusiastic library supporters who believe in the importance of libraries. To raise money to sponsor these programs -- and much more -- they organize donated materials and run our book sales. Would you like to be a very important part of our library community? Join the Friends! |
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Click here for a full list of programs available at the West Windsor Branch and other Mercer County Library System branches. |
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