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Family Storytime

10:30am - 11:00am
Toddlers (18 mos. - 3 yrs.), Preschool (3-5 yrs.), School age (5-10 yrs.)
Library Branch: Mount Laurel Library
Room: Children's Area
Age Group: Toddlers (18 mos. - 3 yrs.), Preschool (3-5 yrs.), School age (5-10 yrs.)
Program Type: Storytime

Join us every other Saturday for stories, songs, fingerplays, and more as we explore new books from our collection! 

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

Best for ages 18 months and up. 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.

Book Club: The Frozen River

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Adults (18+)
Library Branch: Mount Laurel Library
Room: Craft Room
Age Group: Adults (18+)
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Please join us for a discussion of Ariel Lawhon's bestseller The Frozen River, a Good Morning America Book Club pick. The book for our next discussion will be handed out at this meeting, all are welcome to attend.

Winter Painting Class

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Teens (13-18 yrs.), Adults (18+)
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Mount Laurel Library
Room: Meeting Room 1 & 2 Combined
Age Group: Teens (13-18 yrs.), Adults (18+)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:

This class will take place at the Mount Laurel Community Center at 100 Mount Laurel Rd, in room 4.  The Community Center is across the street from the library, behind the police station. 

 

Adopt-a-shelf Shelving Test

4:00pm - 4:30pm
Teens & Tweens, Tweens (10-13 yrs.), Teens (13-18 yrs.)
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Mount Laurel Library
Room: Craft Room
Age Group: Teens & Tweens, Tweens (10-13 yrs.), Teens (13-18 yrs.)
Program Type: Teen Volunteer Opportunity
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 11
Event Details:

***This is the rescheduled test from October 19th***

REGISTRATION OPENS 2 WEEKS PRIOR TO THE TEST.

Foreign Film: Il Postino

1:00pm - 4:00pm
Adults (18+)
Cancelled
Library Branch: Mount Laurel Library
Room: Meeting Room 1 & 2 Combined
Age Group: Adults (18+)
Program Type: Movie
Event Details:

In this warm, Oscar-winning tale, Massimo Troisi plays a mailman on an Italian island who learns about politics, poetry, romance, and life when he befriends the real-life poet Pablo Neruda (Phillippe Noiret), a resident of the island. 1994.

Paws for Reading

2:00pm - 2:15pm
Children
Closed
Registration
Library Branch: Mount Laurel Library
Room: Craft Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0

Practice your reading skills with a captive canine audience in a private setting with Linda and one of her former and friendly Seeing Eye puppies (and registered therapy puppies) who are excited to hear you read to them! Please note, sessions are in 15-minute blocks. Bring your favorite book from home or arrive early to choose a book from the library's collection. Grades 1-4. Please register. 

Paws for Reading

2:15pm - 2:30pm
Children, School age (5-10 yrs.)
Closed
Registration
Library Branch: Mount Laurel Library
Room: Craft Room
Age Group: Children, School age (5-10 yrs.)
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0

Practice your reading skills with a captive canine audience in a private setting with Linda and one of her former and friendly Seeing Eye puppies (and registered therapy puppies) who are excited to hear you read to them! Please note, sessions are in 15-minute blocks. Bring your favorite book from home or arrive early to choose a book from the library's collection. Grades 1-4. Please register. 

Paws for Reading

2:30pm - 2:45pm
Children, School age (5-10 yrs.)
Closed
Registration
Library Branch: Mount Laurel Library
Room: Craft Room
Age Group: Children, School age (5-10 yrs.)
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0

Practice your reading skills with a captive canine audience in a private setting with Linda and one of her former and friendly Seeing Eye puppies (and registered therapy puppies) who are excited to hear you read to them! Please note, sessions are in 15-minute blocks. Bring your favorite book from home or arrive early to choose a book from the library's collection. Grades 1-4. Please register. 

Paws for Reading

2:45pm - 3:00pm
Children, School age (5-10 yrs.)
Closed
Registration
Library Branch: Mount Laurel Library
Room: Craft Room
Age Group: Children, School age (5-10 yrs.)
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0

Practice your reading skills with a captive canine audience in a private setting with Linda and one of her former and friendly Seeing Eye puppies (and registered therapy puppies) who are excited to hear you read to them! Please note, sessions are in 15-minute blocks. Bring your favorite book from home or arrive early to choose a book from the library's collection. Grades 1-4. Please register. 

LIBRARY CLOSED - MLK Day

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Mount Laurel Library

Toddler Storytime

10:30am - 11:00am
Toddlers (18 mos. - 3 yrs.)
Library Branch: Mount Laurel Library
Room: Children's Area
Age Group: Toddlers (18 mos. - 3 yrs.)
Program Type: Storytime

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

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

Designed for ages 18 months - 3 years. 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.

Mah Jong

1:00pm - 4:00pm
Adults (18+)
Library Branch: Mount Laurel Library
Room: Craft Room
Age Group: Adults (18+)
Program Type: Games

Mahjong is a fun and popular tile-based game of strategy, skill, and lots of luck. Some experience recommended. Bring your National Mahjong League 2024 card and a mahjong set (if you have one). No registration required.

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
Registration
Library Branch: Mount Laurel Library
Room: Craft Room
Age Group: Adults (18+)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration 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
Registration
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Mount Laurel Library
Room: Virtual
Age Group: Adults (18+)
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 25

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
Registration
Library Branch: Mount Laurel Library
Room: Craft Room
Age Group: Children, School age (5-10 yrs.), Tweens (10-13 yrs.)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 7
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.

ESL Conversation Class with NJ Literacy

6:00pm - 8:00pm
Adults (18+)
Cancelled
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
Registration
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Mount Laurel Library
Room: Virtual
Age Group: Adults (18+)
Program Type: Book Club, Other
Registration 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.

Dungeons & Dragons Groups 1 and 2

6:00pm - 8:30pm
Adults (18+)
Closed
Registration
Library Branch: Mount Laurel Library
Room: Craft Room
Age Group: Adults (18+)
Program Type: Games
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0

Come and join one of the adventures in the original roleplaying game.  5E ruleset.  New and experienced players welcome.  Registration required.

Movie Club: TV Years '67 &'68

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Adults (18+)
Open
Registration
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Mount Laurel Library
Room: Virtual
Age Group: Adults (18+)
Program Type: Movie
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 9
Event Details:

Transitional years in the world and in pop culture. Join us for a survey of television when it featured the likes of fresh new entertainment like “The Monkees,” “The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour,” and “The Prisoner.” Hosted by Irv Slifkin.

Baby Storytime

10:30am - 11:00am
Babies (0-18 mos.)
Library Branch: Mount Laurel Library
Room: Children's Area
Age Group: Babies (0-18 mos.)
Program Type: Storytime

Join us for stories, songs, lap bounces, and more!

This storytime helps prepare babies for early literacy skills and a love of reading.

Older siblings are always welcome, however, this storytime is designed for ages 0-18 months. Please do not attend without a baby in this age range. No registration required.

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.

La Hora del Cuento en Español (Storytime in Spanish)

10:30am - 11:00am
Toddlers (18 mos. - 3 yrs.), Preschool (3-5 yrs.)
Library Branch: Mount Laurel Library
Room: Craft Room
Age Group: Toddlers (18 mos. - 3 yrs.), Preschool (3-5 yrs.)
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Ven y disfruta de la  Hora del Cuento en Español, un espacio para aprender a través de la imitación de canciones, versos y juegos mientras nos sumergimos en una nueva cultura y lengua.

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.

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.