CookTalks Revolutionary Tea: An 18th Century Tea Experience Thursday, April 12, 11:00 am Why was tea so important in the lives of 18th-century people? Did Great Britain lose her American Colonies over “the cup that cheers?” Through a discussion and demonstration led by costumed scholar Stacy Roth, participants can find out more about tea lore, history, songs, and poetry in this unique session. This program is funded by the New Jersey Council for the Humanities and co-sponsored by the Friends of the Lawrence Library. Registration is suggested. Call 609-989-6920 or email lawprogs@mcl.org. This program has been made possible in part by the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) and the New Jersey Council for the Humanities (NJCH). Any views, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed in this program do not necessarily represent those of the NEH or NJCH.
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Classical Indian Dance Demonstration Thursday, April 19, 7:00 pm Students from The Shishya School of Performing Arts, Lawrenceville, will perform classical Indian dances. The School is a local performing arts school specializing in educating children and adults in Indian classical arts, especially dance. Registration is suggested. Email lawprogs@mcl.org or call 609-989-6920.
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Trashed Art Reception Saturday, April 21, 2:00 pm A TrashedArt exhibit will be on display throughout the month of April, featuring artwork made from recycled materials by Mercer County artists who contributed to the Eighth Annual Trashed Art Contest (2018). A reception will be held to honor the winners and the participants of the contest. The public is welcome to attend. Refreshments will be served. Registration suggested. Call 609-989-6920 or email lawprogs@mcl.org.
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Adult, Child & Infant CPR Saturday, April 21, 2:00-5:00 pm The Family & Friends CPR program at Penn Medicine Princeton Health teaches you how to perform CPR and how to help someone who is choking. An infant is defined as a child 1 year of age or younger. 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 25. Participants who are more than 15 minutes late will need to reschedule for another CPR course. Call 609-989-6920 or email lawprogs@mcl.org.
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10th Annual One-Act PlayFest Saturday, April 28, 7:00 pm and 9:00 pm This annual free festival provides an entertaining evening for the audience and a venue for local playwrights and actors to showcase their talent. Local actors will perform the staged script-in-hand readings of the one-act plays selected for performance at the library. Seating is limited and registration is required online beginning Monday, April 9, 9:30 am. Call 609-989-6920 or email jdamron@mcl.org for more information.
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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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