Sound Bath Meditation Thursday, June 4, 6:00 – 7:00 pmJoin certified sound and frequency practitioner Chelsia Ellis for a soothing, immersive sound bath. You’ll experience frosted crystal singing bowls, chime bars, an ocean drum, and other therapeutic instruments woven into a calming, restorative session. This gathering is crafted to support stress relief, emotional balance, and gentle nervous‑system regulation. Chelsia’s welcoming approach makes the experience accessible, grounding, and deeply relaxing for participants of all backgrounds. Registration is appreciated.
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Sunday, June 14, 3:00 – 4:30 pmPlease join Poet’s Perspective for a poetry reading featuring Joanne Sutera and Alice Sims-Gunzenhauser, followed by an open mic from 4–4:30. Sutera, a Pushcart Prize nominee, is active in several writing groups and has been published in U.S. 1, The Kelsey Review, Paterson Literary Review, and US1 Worksheets. Sims-Gunzenhauser, a poet and visual artist, received a Fulbright Grant to study German artist-poets in Munich and has published in New Verse News, The Kelsey Review, and US1 Worksheets. Light refreshments will be served. Registration is appreciated.
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Monday, June 29, 6:30 – 7:30 pmDiscover how the simple act of listening can make a profound difference. In this presentation from CONTACT of Mercer County, NJ, the Executive Director Tony Ciavolella will introduce the vital work of the NJ 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline and the CONTACT Listening Line & Reassurance Program. Learn what it means to be a trained volunteer listener, the skills taught through CONTACT’s comprehensive training, and the meaningful impact volunteers have across New Jersey. No experience is required—just compassion and a willingness to help others. Registration is appreciated.
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Featured Youth Services Programs
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Saturday, June 20, 2:00 pmOn Summer Service Saturdays, we do a family service project each 3rd Saturday of the month at 2:00 pm (note: we will resume Service Sundays in September). This month, we will collaborate to create welcome home banners for Habitat for Humanity! This wonderful organization builds and repairs homes for people in need, and they will use our banners to festively welcome the recipients into their new homes. For all ages. Sponsored by the Friends of the Lawrence Branch. Registration is required at www.mcl.org beginning 24 hours prior to the event.
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Saturday, June 27, 10:00 amSee what all the buzz is about! Join a naturalist from the Tulpehaking Nature Center to discover plant and pollinator relationships in the library’s new native plant meadow using hands-on activities, crafts, and games. For kids of all ages. Sponsored by the Friends of the Lawrence Library. Registration is required at www.mcl.org beginning 24 hours prior to the event.
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Tuesday, June 30, 10:30 amBe a paleontologist for the day, touch a real dinosaur egg, teeth, bones & more! Help rebuild the little Allosaurus. For kids ages 3 years old and up. Sponsored by the Friends of the Lawrence Library. Registration is required at www.mcl.org beginning 24 hours prior to the event.
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Featured Virtual Programs
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Medicaid Literacy Workshop
Monday, June 1, 6:00 pm Presented by Yvette Alvarez, Community Health Education Consultant at Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey. Celebrating the History of Timbuctoo on Juneteenth
Thursday, June 11, 7:00 pm Presented by Guy Weston, Founder and Managing Director of the Timbuctoo Historical Society. Britain's Hidden Treasures
Monday, June 15, 6:30 pm Presented by Anglophile and former U.K. resident Claire Evans. Sponsored by the Friends of the Ewing Library. The Declaration of Independence
Tuesday, June 23, 7:00 pm Presented by Josh Mandell and Tom Burnet, members of the Historical Society of West Windsor. Co-sponsored with the Historical Society of West Windsor. Supporting Brain Health in Our Community Wednesday, June 24, 6:30 pm Presented by the Alzheimer's Association, Greater New Jersey Chapter. Unsung Heroes: LGBTQ+ Activists & Advocates Tuesday, June 30, 6:30 pm Presented by history educator Howard Rosenberg. |
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Featured Technology Instruction
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Google Docs: Resumes Saturday, June 13, 1:00 – 2:00 pm Learn tips for formatting a resume and saving it to the cloud to work on anywhere. Career Prep & Job Seeking Skills Saturday, June 13, 2:30 – 3:30 pm Best practices for career searching, resumes and cover letters. Digital Media Literacy Tuesday, June 16, 12:30 – 1:30 pm Learn to spot mis-, dis- and mal-information, echo-chambers, and AI’s impact on credibility. |
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Summer Reading Program: Unearth A StoryThe Mercer County Library System (MCLS) invites readers of all ages to dig into a summer of discovery with its 2026 Summer Reading Program, “Unearth a Story,” taking place from June 15 through August 8. This year’s theme encourages participants to explore hidden worlds, discover something new, and connect with stories that inspire curiosity and imagination. Learn more here.
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Lawrence Headquarters Branch Crossword PuzzlePick up an original crossword puzzle created by Lawrence Headquarters Branch staff, available at the reference desk. A new crossword will be released each month.
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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 True Crime Month |
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Library Speakers Consortium - Virtual Author Talks |
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Mary Savig Your Ticket to the Best State Fair Crafts Wednesday, June 3, 2PM Dr. Ezekiel J. Emanuel Eat Your Ice Cream: A Compassionate and Humorous Roadmap to Wellbeing Tuesday, June 9, 2PM Matt Dinniman Apocalyptic Mayhem, Lava-Spitting Llamas, and One Very Sassy Cat: Surviving the Universe's Most Twisted RPG Thursday, June 11, 7PM Ted Page Nurturing Future Generations: Stories from the Heart of Grandfatherhood Thursday, June 18, 2PM Sana Javeri Kadri & Asha Loupy Simple, Sustainable, and Powerfully Delicious Meals Tuesday, June 23, 2PM |
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