What Did We Learn and When Did We Learn It? The History of Public Education in Lawrence Township Wednesday, October 10, 7:00 pm Two hundred years ago the world of Lawrence Township schoolchildren was nothing like it is today. But many of the education questions their parents faced sound familiar: where should schooling happen, who should be educated, and who should pay for it? At this free public lecture, you will learn how different generations of Lawrence citizens answered these questions and how our public schools coped with rapid suburbanization and a changing society. Plus, you’ll take a visual tour of all of the schools, past and present. Presented by former Lawrence Township Historian Dennis P. Waters. Co-sponsored by the Lawrence Historical Society. Registration is suggested. Call 609-882-9246 or email lawprogs@mcl.org.
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Famous, and Not-So-Famous, Patents Thursday, October 18, 7:00 pm This talk presented by Ronald J. Campbell, Ph.D., Esq. will cover a wide variety of patents, ranging from a few really bizarre and/or humorous patents, as well as some of the more significant patents, especially those that have had the most extensive commercial and socioeconomic impact. Having had two 25-year careers, the first as an industrial-R&D, Ph.D. scientist, and then as a patent attorney, with technological innovation being the common thread of these two careers, the presenter’s own personal stories relating to some of the patents will also be covered. Registration is suggested. Call 609-882-9246 or email lawprogs@mcl.org.
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Are You at Risk of Breast Cancer? Thursday, October 25, 7:00 pm Breast cancer occurs more frequently in women, but that doesn’t mean men are completely in the clear. Both men and women are invited to this presentation by Mary Kiensicki, RN, CBCN, Breast Health Navigator at Princeton Medical Center’s Breast Health Center. Learn about breast cancer prevention as a man or woman, including: risk factors, how to reduce your risk, early detection and screening recommendations. Registration is suggested. Call 609-882-9246 or email lawprogs@mcl.org.
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Featured Children's and Young Adult Programs
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Alphabet Story-time, for 2-6 years Monday, October 15, 6:30 pm Monday, October 29, 6:30 pm Join us on a journey through the alphabet! Each story-time will include books, songs, and a craft featuring a different letter. For ages 2-6 years, with a caregiver. This week we are learning about the LETTER D. Stay after for toys and pre K play! No registration required.
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Pre-K Play, for ages 2-6 years Monday, October 15, 7:00 pm Monday, October 29, 7:00 pm Join us in the activity room for toys and more! In addition to the usual fun and educational toys we have during quiet play, special “kindergarten readiness” stations will be set up so children and their families can work together on important skills to get them ready for kindergarten! Examples include cutting, counting, letter recognition, shapes and color identification, and more! This play session is fun for all children!!! Children 2-6 years old are welcome to play, learn, and socialize with friends. No registration necessary! Materials have been purchased by the Friends of the Lawrence Library.
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Halloween Party! Refreshments & Crafts! Spiders & Mummies & Bats Oh My!! Wednesday, October 24, 6:30 pm For children all ages, youngest with a caregiver. It’s a Halloween party! Come in costume or come as yourself! We’ll have refreshments and fun crafts ~ spiders, mummies from upcycled materials, spider web watercolor resist painting, talking skull & pumpkin paper hand puppets and more! Fun for the whole family! Registration is required and starts at 7 am the day of the program. Registration will begin on Wednesday, October 24, 2018 at 7:00 AM
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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 Headquarters 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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