Your Guide to a Healthy and Happy HomeTuesday, August 13, 2:00 – 3:00 pmJoin us and take a step towards a healthier home and a happier life. During Happiness Happens Month, we invite Environmental Specialist Matthew Manthey and Public Health Nurse Georgeanne Taylor to inform us about creating safer living environments. Topics include indoor air quality, mold prevention, proper ventilation, and safe cleaning practices. This presentation empowers participants to identify and mitigate home hazards, promoting health and overall well-being. This program is co-sponsored by The Lawrence Township Health Department. Registration is appreciated.
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Cook Talks with Chef WayneThursday, August 15, 10:00 – 11:00 amChef Wayne Hoekstra embraces over 40 years of culinary expertise. His career has led him from his birthplace in British Columbia, across Canada, and to destinations in the United States, Europe, and China. Chef Wayne’s extensive travels have fueled his passion for discovering new ingredients and flavors. In today’s session, he’ll delve into knife handling techniques and discuss the most suitable knives for specific tasks. Additionally, Chef Wayne will showcase knife skills and taste profiles that pair well together. Sponsored by the Friends of the Lawrence Library. Registration is appreciated.
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Why Read and Write RomanceThursday, August 15, 6:00 – 7:00 pmCelebrate National Romance Awareness Month with award-winning writer Maria Imbalzano. Popular romance fiction has been the single biggest market force in contemporary U.S. publishing for decades, and there is a reason for that. Maria will discuss what you, as a reader, will experience through this genre, as well as why she, as a former divorce lawyer, chose to write romance novels as her second career. Now living in Lawrenceville with her husband, Maria is thrilled that her two adult daughters have become strong, independent women like the heroines in her books. Registration is appreciated.
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Featured Youth Services Programs
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Tim Hoh ConcertThursday, August 1, 10:30 amPut on your dancing shoes and get ready to rock during this wholesome, high-energy concert perfect for the whole family. For all ages, youngest with a caregiver to supervise. Sponsored by the Friends of the Lawrence Library. Registration is required.
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Preschool Drive-in Movie, for ages 2-6yrsFriday, August 9, 10:30 amJoin us for an indoor drive-in movie! Children will decorate cardboard boxes, turning them into cars. We will provide the boxes and supplies – bring your imagination! Building will begin at 10:30am, then kids will climb into their cars and watch a couple short films starting at 11am. Snacks will be provided. For children ages 2-6 years old, with a caregiver. Sponsored by the Friends of the Lawrence Library. Registration is required.
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Coding Basics with mTiny RobotsWednesday, August 14, 6:30 pmLearn basic coding and logic skills as you direct a cute little robot through different challenges! Create its world using special, large puzzle pieces, and then use a controller and command cards to direct its path. Fun! Suggested for children ages 5-9 years, with a caregiver to supervise. Family groups will work together, sharing a robot. Sponsored by the Friends of the Lawrence Library. Registration required.
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Beatles Bash Saturday, August 24, 2:00 pm Celebrate the end of a fabulous summer with the fab four! We will have a Beatles dance party followed by Beatles-themed crafts and a photo booth. For children of all ages, with a caregiver to supervise. Sponsored by the Friends of the Lawrence Library. Registration is required.
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Featured Virtual Programs
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Workshop: Taking Great Photos Tuesday, August 13, 6:30 pm Acclaimed photographer Dave Burwell presents an interactive workshop to help participants learn how to take better photos, regardless of the camera or smartphone you use. The Skinny on Fats Monday, August 19, 6:30 pm Learn which fats are healthy and which ones should be avoided plus how to incorporate healthy fats in your diet. Led by Beth Young, MS, RDN, CSOWM, registered dietitian nutritionist. Presented as part of the Penn Medicine Princeton Health Community Wellness Program. Grant Castner, Trenton Photographer: The Delaware River & Canals, 1890-1920 Monday, August 26, 7:00 pm One of the founders of the Trenton Camera Club in 1898, Castner was not a casual snap shooter. A serious amateur, he photographed extensively in New Jersey and Eastern Pennsylvania. His subject matter included the focus of this lecture: the Delaware River, its tributaries, and the canals located on both the NJ and PA sides. Sponsored by the Friends of the Hopewell Library.
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Featured Technology Instruction
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Saturday, August 3, 10:00 – 11:30 am & 2:00 – 3:30 pm Join us for Intro to Excel and learn the basics of this spreadsheet program. In Excel Essentials we’ll do different calculations and practice formatting. Attend one or both classes! Friday August 2, 10:00 – 11:30 am Friday August 16, 10:00 – 11:30 am Wednesday August 21, 2:00 – 3:30 pm Use the computer classroom to work on your own projects or practice your skills using the Northstar Digital Literacy platform while our technology trainers are available to assist you. You can also sit for an assessment to earn a Northstar Digital Literacy Certificate in the technology instruction area of your choice!
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Kanopy - Stream More Movies! We have exciting news! We are changing our Kanopy subscription to allow our patrons access to more content. Instead of only being able to stream titles from the Plus Packs, patrons now have access to Kanopy’s full catalog. With the new access, patrons will have 10 “tickets” per month to use on content. We will continue to offer access to our most popular Plus Packs (Easy Watching, British Cinema, Episodic Series, and Kanopy Kids). Any title from these collections will be 0 tickets! Start watching today!
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Need to complete school summer reading assignments! Visit our Hopewell, Hightstown, and Robbinsville Branches to find the books you'll need in their special Summer Reading and School Assignments collection! This special collection contains multiple copies of books found on our local school reading lists. Each book can be checked out for two weeks, but may not be renewed or placed on hold - making them available to more students throughout the summer.
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Arm in ArmMondays from 2:00 – 4:00 pm Are you experiencing food insecurity? Arm In Arm’s mobile food pantry will be at the Lawrence Headquarters Branch on Monday afternoons from 2-4pm. No pre-registration required. Arm In Arm staff will register participants upon arrival. For more information about the food pantry, visit arminarm.org. Lunes de 2:00 - 4:00 pm ¿Estás experimentando inseguridad de alimentos? Arm In Arm's despensa de alimentos estará en nuestra sucursal de Lawrence los Lunes en las tardes de 2-4 pm. No se reguiere registrarse. Arm In Arm personal estarán reguistrando a cada persona al llegar. Para más información de nuestra despensa visite a arminarm.org.
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Friends of the Library
Our Friends of the Library groups generously support our programs all year long. Consider joining or donating to your branch's Friends group. Ask for more information in the branch or visit our website. |
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These are just this month's highlights, dozens of programs for adults and youth take place at our branch every month. View our full calendar for a complete list.
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Featured Titles for Happiness Happens Month
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Library Speakers Consortium - Virtual Author Talks
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Dr. Jennifer Levasseur Behind the Scenes at the Space Station Wednesday, August 7, 2:00 pm Irena Smith The Golden Ticket Thursday, August 15, 2:00 pm Shelby Van Pelt Remarkably Bright Creatures Wednesday, August 21, 7:00 pm ![](https://www.libraryaware.com/998/Files/AnonymousDisplayWithCrop/de5d91ca-cb47-40fa-84d1-c087d6163a42?containerHeight=170&containerWidth=170&scaledHeight=170&scaledWidth=170&quality=95&dpi=120&verticalOffset=0&horizontalOffset=0)
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