Preschool Storytime

10:30am - 11:00am
Preschool (3-5 yrs.)
Library Branch: Mount Laurel Library
Room: Children's Area
Age Group: Preschool (3-5 yrs.)
Program Type: Storytime

Join us for stories, songs, fingerplays, and more as we explore a new theme every week! 

This storytime helps preschoolers build early literacy skills and a love of reading. 

Designed for ages 3-5. No registration required. Join us after storytime for playtime, a craft, and gardening (weather-dependent)!

Disclaimer(s)

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

Arts and Crafts for Adults with Disabilities

10:30am - 11:30am
Adults (18+)
Open
Required
Library Branch: Mount Laurel Library
Room: Craft Room
Age Group: Adults (18+)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 8

Join us for a fun arts & crafts class designed for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. We may be using materials such as clay and paint that can get messy, so please wear appropriate clothing! 

Ages 18+ only. Please note that the library does not provide respite care; caregivers are required to stay with adults who need them. Adults who do not require a caregiver are also welcome to attend. 

Registration required (please register participants only; no need to register caregivers).

Knit and Crochet

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Adults (18+)
Library Branch: Mount Laurel Library
Room: Craft Room
Age Group: Adults (18+)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Like to Knit or Crochet? Come and join this friendly group. Beginners to experts are welcome. Please bring your own materials. No registration required. 

Tai Chi for Health

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Adults (18+)
Open
Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Mount Laurel Library
Room: Virtual
Age Group: Adults (18+)
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Required
Seats Remaining: 24

Certified instructor Bob Stanton teaches tai chi, a gentle exercise that can improve muscle tone, flexibility, and coordination. It can be done seated or standing. Registration required. You will receive a Zoom link the day before the event.

After School Art Time

4:30pm - 5:30pm
Children, School age (5-10 yrs.), Tweens (10-13 yrs.)
Open
Required
Library Branch: Mount Laurel Library
Room: Craft Room
Age Group: Children, School age (5-10 yrs.), Tweens (10-13 yrs.)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Event Details:

We will be having a special program focusing on one of the most important and famous artists of the 20th century, Pablo Picasso.

Cancelled

ESL Conversation Class with NJ Literacy

6:00pm - 8:00pm
Adults (18+)
Library Branch: Mount Laurel Library
Room: Mount Laurel Room
Age Group: Adults (18+)
Program Type: ESL

This ESL class is for upper level beginner to lower level intermediate learners.  To register for free classes through NJ Literacy, please fill out an application on their website at https://literacynj.org/become-a-student/?county=Burlington, or text them at 609-388-1506.  They will contact you and place you in an appropriate class for your learning level.  This class is for adults only (18+).

Poetry: Talking with Walt Whitman

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Adults (18+)
Open
Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Mount Laurel Library
Room: Virtual
Age Group: Adults (18+)
Program Type: Book Club, Other
Required
Seats Remaining: 16
Event Details:

For this visit with Walt we’ll discuss some of Whitman’s own poetry, as well as some poems by modern authors responding to him. Hosted by Paul Howe. Registration required. You will receive a Zoom link before the event.