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Mercer County Library
System’s Adult and Family Programs
September 2010
All Branches will be closed Saturday, September 4; Sunday, September 5;
and Monday, September 6. for Labor Day weekend.
Sunday Hours (12:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.) at Lawrence, Ewing, Hickory Corner & West
Windsor Branches begin September 12
Knitting Circle
Wednesday, September 1 and 15, 7:00–8:30 p.m.
Knitters who already know the basics are invited to drop in
on the first and third Wednesday evening of each month to
socialize with other knitters and work on a project of their
choice. Instructor Ann Garwig will be available to assist
individuals. Other needle crafters are welcome to join the
circle, too. Registration suggested. Call 609-989-6920 or
email lawprogs@mcl.org.
Meditation Circle
Fridays, September 3, 17 and 24, 2:30–3:30 p.m.
Stress and a fast-paced life see many of us seeking
alternative ways of escape. Slow down and join Reference
Librarian Ann Kerr and reduce stress using meditation. Light
stretching at the beginning of the meditation hour will
relax your muscles and allow you to be more comfortable and
focused. Registration suggested. Call 609-989-6920 or email
Ann Kerr at
lawprogs@mcl.org.
Posture Perfect
Fridays, September 3, 17 and 24, 4:00–4:30 p.m.
“Stand up straight, pull your shoulders back, don’t slouch!”
Your mother was right, good posture is important for good
health and for feeling good. Reference Library Ann Kerr will
share some simple exercises to improve your posture.
Registration suggested. Call 609-989-6920 or email Ann Kerr
at lawprogs@mcl.org.
Independent/Foreign Films at Your
Library
Wind Journeys (2009)
Thursday, September 9, 6:30 p.m.
Colombian film The Wind Journeys is the story of Ignacio, an
old troubadour who is renowned for his skills with an
accordion. After the death of his wife, he vows to never
play the accursed accordion again, and embarks on one last
journey to return the instrument to its rightful owner.
Spanish with English subtitles. Not rated. 120 minutes.
Refreshments will be served. Registration suggested. Call
609-989-6920 or email
lawprogs@mcl.org.
Poetry Circle
Thursday, September 9, 7:00 p.m.
Dying young, English Romantic poet John Keats (1795–1821)
epitomizes the image of the tormented artist. Keats believed
his poetry would be forgotten after his death, but today his
odes and sonnets are among the most renowned in English
literature. Pick up a packet of the selected poems written
by Keats from the Lawrence Reference Desk. Seating is
limited. To reserve space, please call Ann Kerr at
609-989-6922 or email
akerr@mcl.org.
Meeting of
the Friends of the Lawrence Library
Monday, September 13, 7:00 p.m.
Non-Fiction Book Club
Tuesday, September 14, 2:30 p.m.
A Year in Provence by Peter Mayle
In prose that skips along lightly, the author records the
highlights of each month painting colorful portraits of his
neighbors, the Provençaux grocers and butchers and farmers
who amuse, confuse, and befuddle him at every turn. A Year
in Provence is part memoir, part homeowner's manual, part
travelogue, and all charming fun. Refreshments will be
served. Registration suggested. Call 609-989-6920 or email
lawprogs@mcl.org
Dancercise
Tuesdays, September 14 and 21, 5:00–6:00 p.m.
Dancercise combines the benefits of aerobic exercise with
the rhythm and fun of dancing. Get moving with certified
fitness trainer Maria Okros, who will lead this new
60-minute class. The class begins with an aerobic warm up
and is followed by a simple, easy to follow routine that
will keep you moving for a great cardio workout.
Registration suggested. Call 609-989-6920 or email Ann Kerr.
lawprogs@mcl.org.
Evening Book Club
Thursday, September 16, 7:00 p.m.
Franny and Zooey by J.D. Salinger
Franny and Zooey is two interrelated stories by J.D.
Salinger, which were originally published in The New
Yorker and then published in book form in 1961. The
stories concern Franny and Zooey Glass, two members of the
family that was the subject of most of Salinger's short
fiction. Refreshments will be served. Registration
suggested. Call 609-989-6920 or email
lawprogs@mcl.org.
Drum Circle
Friday, September 17, 4:30 p.m.
Ange Chianese of Mercer County’s Zip-A-Dee-Doo-Dah
Entertainers will facilitate a beginner’s drum circle. Bring
your own drum or use one of ours. Shakers, gongs, bells and
other percussion also welcome. Refreshments will be served.
Registration suggested. Call 609-989-6920 or email
lawprogs@mcl.org.
Boomers & Seniors
Saturday Morning Wii Bowling League
Saturday, September 18, 10:00 a.m.–12:00 noon
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 lawprogs@mcl.org.
Morning Book
Club
Monday, September 20, 10:00 a.m.
The Known World by Edward Jones
This masterful, Pulitzer-prize winning literary epic is
about the painful and complex realities of slave life on a
Southern plantation. Henry Townsend, a black farmer, boot
maker, and former slave, becomes proprietor of his own
plantation — as well as his own slaves in this original
exploration of race, trust and the cruel truths of human
nature. Refreshments will be served. Registration suggested.
Call 609-989-6920 or email Ann Kerr,
akerr@mcl.org.
Boomers & Seniors
Monday Night Wii Bowling League
Monday, September 20, 6:00–8:00 p.m.
This evening league bowls on the third Monday 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
lawprogs@mcl.org.
Gift of Laughter
Workshop
Thursday, September 23, 7:00–8:00 p.m.
The laughs are on Certified Laughter Leaders Marie Bethke
and Marleane Hutchinson who will demonstrate how laughter
can make life better and healthier. Learn laughter exercises
and their effects on the mind & body and some good hearted
living practices to prevent hardening of the attitudes.
Refreshments will be served. Registration suggested. Call
609-989-6920 or email
lawprogs@mcl.org.
Library After Hours:
Drum Practice
Friday, September 24 at 4:30 p.m.
Drummers Ann Kerr and Ile-Lo-Wo will facilitate a drum
practice. Bring your own drum or use one of ours. Shakers,
gongs, bells and other percussion also welcome.
Refreshments served. Registration is suggested. Call
609-989-6920 or email
lawprogs@mcl.org.
Friends of the
Library Book Sale
Saturday, September 25, 9:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
The Friends of the Lawrence Library sponsored book sale
begins. Proceeds benefit many of the children’s and adult
program offerings at the library. For information on
donating items to the sale call 609-989-6920.
Job Strategies
for Older Workers
Thursday, September 30, 7–8:00 p.m.
Learn the strategies older workers need to compete in
today’s work place. Carol King, director of the Engaged
Retirement and Encore Careers at the Princeton Senior
Resource Center will teach you how to update your skills,
network, deal with ageism, search for a job on the internet,
and how to avoid job scams. Refreshments will be served.
Registration is suggested. Call 609-989-6920 or email
lawprogs@mcl.org.
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