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Mercer County Library System’s Adult and Family Programs
February 2010
Sunday Hours at Lawrence, West Windsor, Ewing and Hickory Corner Branches: 12:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
February Holidays: Lincoln’s Birthday: Friday, February 12:  Lawrence, West Windsor, Ewing and Hickory Corner will be Open until 5:00 p.m.; President’s Day: Monday, February 15, 2010: All branches closed

Meeting of the Friends of the Lawrence Library
Monday, February 1 at 7:00 p.m.

Tax Help at Lawrence HQ Branch
The AARP will be at Lawrence on Thursday afternoons from 12-3 p.m. February 4 to April 15.
Appointments may be made by calling the circ desk (989-6920 or 882-0645).
Appointments are for 12, 1, 2 or 3 p.m.

Yoga Practice
Monday, February 1 at 7:00 p.m.
Monday, February 8 at 7:30 p.m.
Monday, February 22 at 7:30 p.m.
Sunita Yadav returns to teach these popular drop-in yoga classes. All levels of experience are welcome, there will be no advanced poses. Participants should wear comfortable clothing and bring a towel or yoga mat. Refreshments will be served. Registration suggested. Call 609-989-6920 or email Matthew Latta, lawprogs@mcl.org.

Free Blood Pressure Screening
Thursday, February 4, 10:30 a.m.–1:30p.m
One in three adults have high blood pressure. Are you that one? The Mercer Street Friends Home Health Care and The College of New Jersey School of Nursing are sponsoring a free blood pressure screening. Find out what your numbers are and receive information on prevention and how to control high blood pressure.

Solar Seminar
Thursday, February 4 at 7:00 p.m.
4Best Solar of Robbinsville is providing a free seminar to educate homeowners on the affordable clean power option of photo voltaic solar panels. The seminar will highlight recent developments in solar technology and explain the federal and state solar energy incentive programs that can reduce the cost of solar power. A question-and-answer session will follow the seminar. Refreshments will be served. Registration suggested. Call 609-989-6920 or email Matthew Latta, lawprogs@mcl.org.

Boomers & Seniors Saturday Morning Wii Bowling League
Saturday, February 6, 10:00 a.m.–12:00 Noon
Saturday, February 20, 10:00 a.m.–12:00 Noon
Saturday, February 27, 10:00 a.m.–12:00 Noon
The Saturday morning Wii league bowls on the first and third Saturday of every month. Wii, an interactive video game, is a fun and easy way to get some light exercise and socialize with friends. Refreshments will be served. Registration suggested. Call 609-989-6920 or email Matthew Latta, lawprogs@mcl.org.

Non-Fiction Book Club
Tuesday, February 9, 2:30 p.m.
Inside of a Dog by Alexandra Horowitz, Ph.D.
A psychologist with a Ph.D. in cognitive science and ardent dogophile, Alexandra Horowitz aims “to take an informed imaginative leap inside of a dog — to see what it is like to be a dog; what the world is like from a dog’s point of view.” Refreshments will be served. Registration suggested. Call 609-989-6920 or email Matthew Latta, lawprogs@mcl.org.

Free Legal Consultations
Thursday, February 11, 5:30 –7:00 p.m.
The Mercer County Bar Association Lawyers Care program is offering free 15-minute consultations with an attorney. Attorneys will be available on a first-come, first-served basis to answer questions regarding family law, wills and estates, bankruptcy and other areas of the law. For more information call 609-585-6200 or visit www.mercerbar.com.

Lawrence Poetry Circle
Thursday, February 11, 7:00 p.m.
Robert Lowell (1917–1977) an American poet and a key literary figure of his generation was considered to be the founder of the confessional poetry movement. He won the Pulitzer Prize for poetry in 1947. His poetry will be discussed this month. Pick up a packet of the selected poems written by Lowell from the Lawrence Reference Desk. Seating is limited. To reserve space, please call Ann Kerr at 609-989-6922 or email akerr@mcl.org.

Evening Book Club
Thursday, February 18, 7:00 p.m.
The Namesake by Jhumpa Lahirl
Moving between events in Calcutta, Boston and New York City, the novel examines the nuances involved with being caught between two conflicting cultures with their highly distinct religious, social, and ideological differences. Refreshments will be served. Registration suggested. Call 609-989-6920 or email Matthew Latta, lawprogs@mcl.org.

Morning Book Club
Monday, February 22, 10–11:00 a.m.
Wild Swans: Three Daughters of China by Jung Chang
In Wild Swans Jung Chang recounts the evocative, unsettling, and insistently gripping story of how three generations of women in her family fared in the political maelstrom of China during the 20th century. Refreshments will be served. Registration suggested. Call 609-989-6920 or email Ann Kerr, akerr@mcl.org.

Independent Films at Your Library
Mine (2009)
Thursday, February 25, 6:30 p.m.
This gripping, character-driven documentary follows New Orleans residents after Hurricane Katrina as they attempt to reunite with their pets who have been adopted by families all over the country, and chronicles the custody battles that arise when two families love the same pet. Not rated. 81 minutes. Refreshments will be served. Registration suggested. Call 609-989-6920 or email Matthew Latta, lawprogs@mcl.org.

Program Calendar for Children - February 2010
882-9246 or 989-6921

All programs are free and sponsored by the Friends of the Lawrence Library. Programs do not require registration unless noted below. Children ages 7-13 years of age should not be left without the presence of a parent or guardian somewhere in the library building.

We are open Sundays from 12:30pm to 5pm. Youth Information Desk telephone number is (609) 989-6921.

The branch will be open 9:30am to 5:00pm Friday, February 12 in observance of Lincoln’s Birthday. The branch will be closed on Monday, February 15 in observance of President’s Day.

Special Program

Songs with Miss Amy
Thursday, February 4 at 10:30am.
For ages 5 and under with a caregiver.

Puppy Love Party
Tuesday, February 9 at 10:30am. For ages 2-5 with a caregiver. Celebrate Valentine’s Day a little early with stories of puppy love and a craft. Registration is required starting January 4. Limited to first 25 children. 882-9246.
PROGRAM IS FULL

Create a Space Mobile Craft
Saturday, February 13 at 2pm. For ages 8 and up. Registration is required. Space limited to 12 children. 882-9246

Teen Scratch Art Craft
Sunday, February 14 at 2pm. For grades 6 and up. Registration is suggested. 882-9246.

Wii for Teens
Monday, February 22 at 6:30pm. For grades 6-9.
Wednesday, February 24 at 6:30pm. For grades 9 and up.
Registration is suggested. 882-9246.

Weekly Programs

Baby Time
(Online Registration is Required)
For ages 6-23 months with a caregiver. Open to MCLS cardholders.
Wednesdays at 10:30am February 3, 10, 17 and 24.

Story-time for 2+
Mondays at 10:30am February 1, 8 and 22.
Mondays at 11:30am February 1, 8 and 22.
Tuesdays at 10:30am February 2, 16 and 23.
Thursdays at 10:30am February 11, 18 and 25.
Thursdays at 7pm February 4, 11, 18 and 25.
Saturdays at 11am February 6, 13, 20 and 27.

Kid Time story and craft for grades K-4
Tuesday evenings at 6:30pm February 2, 9, 16 and 23.

Lawrence Branch Youth Calendar