This Week's Lawrenceville Area Events

Lawrenceville NJ

09 August, 2021

12:01 PM

Description

LAWRENCEVILLE, NJ — Wondering what there is to do this week? Your Lawrenceville Patch community calendar is a great way to stay connected to what's happening near you and discover local events that fit your interests. Here are some events taking place in town this week. Hot tip: If you want to see your event in the next roundup, you can add it to the calendar using this form. You can also spread the word in nearby communities by promoting your event. The cost is $1 per day per community. Here are a few events happening this week in and near Lawrenceville: Outdoor Reading Buddies (grades K-5) When: Monday, August 9th at 1:00 p.m. Where: Mercer County Library System What: Event listing from Mercer County Library System: Monday, August 9 from 1:00 PM to 1:30 PMReading Buddies is a new outdoor program at the Hopewell Branch for school age children who need extra reading practice. Children will be paired with a teen buddy to spend time reading alo... Learn More Indoor Teen Craft: [censored] Books - Mercer County Library System When: Monday, August 9th at 2:00 p.m. Where: Mercer County Library System What: Event listing from Mercer County Library System: Monday, August 9 at 2:00 PMDesign your own "animated" [censored] book.  Suggested for participants, and ages 12-18.COVID Guidelines: We will be providing a safe environment by strictly adhering to the following guidelines:Please rem... Learn More Word 2 (VIRTUAL) - Mercer County Library System When: Monday, August 9th at 2:00 p.m. Where: Mercer County Library System What: Event listing from Mercer County Library System: Monday and August 9 from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PMLearn to work withTabs and the Office Ribbon. Explore the many extra features that can help you create a professional-looking document. Take Word 1 first!Registration with an email is requ... Learn More Math Club Take Home Kit (grades K-5) When: Monday, August 9th at 2:00 p.m. Where: Mercer County Library System What: Event listing from Mercer County Library System: Monday, August 9 from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PMStop by the Youth Services Desk to pick up the Math Kit to do at home.Sponsored by the Friends of the Ewing Library.COVID Guidelines: We will be providing a safe environment by strictly ad... Learn More Word 2 (IN PERSON) - Mercer County Library System When: Monday, August 9th at 2:00 p.m. Where: Mercer County Library System What: Event listing from Mercer County Library System: Monday, August 9 from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PMLearn to work withTabs and the Office Ribbon. Explore the many extra features that can help you create a professional-looking document. Take Word 1 first!COVID Guidelines: We will be provi... Learn More ESL Conversation Outdoors - Mercer County Library System When: Monday, August 9th at 2:30 p.m. Where: Mercer County Library System What: Event listing from Mercer County Library System: Monday, August 9 from 2:30 PM to 3:30 PMImprove your English speaking skills by chatting in casual conversation. One of the Hickory Corner Branch librarians will lead the sessions, intended for intermediate-level speakers (those... Learn More Outdoor Teen Book Binding - Mercer County Library System When: Monday, August 9th at 3:00 p.m. Where: Mercer County Library System What: Event listing from Mercer County Library System: Monday, August 9 at 3:00 PMCreate your own hand-bound journal or sketchbook using the case binding technique.  Recommended for ages 10-18.  Please bring your own seating.Sponsored by the Friends of the Lawrence Library.COVID Gui... Learn More Conversation Café - Mercer County Library System When: Monday, August 9th at 3:30 p.m. Where: Mercer County Library System What: Event listing from Mercer County Library System: Monday, August 9 from 3:30 PM to 4:30 PMJoin us at MCLS' virtual Conversation Café to discuss a thought provoking topic. At the beginning of each Conversation Café, a question will be posted on our Facebook page. Once the questi... Learn More Monday Meditation - Mercer County Library System When: Monday, August 9th at 4:00 p.m. Where: Mercer County Library System What: Event listing from Mercer County Library System: Monday, August 9 from 4:00 PM to 4:30 PMRelax, refocus, and rejuvenate. Take a moment to regain the peace lost during our busy days. Facilitated by Hightstown Branch staff member, Leena, who is a 12-year practitioner of Rajyoga ... Learn More Indoor Makerspace Mondays for Teens and Tweens: Pipe Cleaner Animals When: Monday, August 9th at 6:30 p.m. Where: Mercer County Library System What: Event listing from Mercer County Library System: Monday, August 9 from 6:30 PM to 7:30 PMTweens and teens, ages 10 and up, are welcome to join us indoors for a pipe cleaner animal craft. Sponsored by the Friends of the Hickory Corner Library.COVID Guidelines: We will be provid... Learn More Outdoor Slime Time - Mercer County Library System When: Monday, August 9th at 6:30 p.m. Where: Mercer County Library System What: Event listing from Mercer County Library System: Monday, August 9 at 6:30 PMGet ready for some hands-on fun!  Today we will be making mermaid slime!  Dress for a mess!  For children ages 5 years old and up, with a caregiver. Sponsored by the Friends of the Lawrence Library.COV... Learn More Spice Club Meeting - Mercer County Library System When: Monday, August 9th at 6:30 p.m. Where: Mercer County Library System What: Event listing from Mercer County Library System: Monday, August 9 from 6:30 PM to 7:30 PMJoin the Twin Rivers library in exploring different spices from around the world.  Come to the library for an outdoor meeting to discuss your thoughts and experience with each week's spice... Learn More Tie Dye It (ages 10-18) - Mercer County Library System When: Monday, August 9th at 7:00 p.m. Where: Mercer County Library System What: Event listing from Mercer County Library System: Monday, August 9 from 7:00 PM to 7:45 PMTweens and teens, ages 10 through 18, are invited to bring something white (t-shirt, socks, etc.) and turn it into something fantastic with tie dye outside. Participants will tie dye their... Learn More BFFs: Man and Dog in the Classical World When: Monday, August 9th at 7:00 p.m. Where: Mercer County Library System What: Event listing from Mercer County Library System: Monday, August 9 from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PMFrom Cerberus, of ancient Greek mythology, to the war dogs, pets, and hunting dogs of Rome, look at examples in Classical art to learn how man's best friend preserved the life, limb, and p... Learn More Bilingual Storytime w/ Miss Liz - Mercer County Library System When: Tuesday, August 10th at 10:00 a.m. Where: Mercer County Library System What: Event listing from Mercer County Library System: Tuesday, August 10 from 10:00 AM to 10:30 AMLearn English & Spanish through interactive children's activities led by MCLS' Youth Services Librarians. Bilingual Storytime includes more than stories. Videos include nursery rhy... Learn More Outdoor Toddler Rock (ages 12 mos. - 3yrs.) When: Tuesday, August 10th at 10:00 a.m. Where: Mercer County Library System What: Event listing from Mercer County Library System: Tuesday, August 10 from 10:00 AM to 10:30 AMToo old for Babytime and not quite ready to sit through a Storytime? Join us at the Hopewell Branch for singing, dancing, and rhymes. Please bring your own shakers and scarves for this... Learn More Let's Talk! Adult ESL Conversation Group When: Tuesday, August 10th at 10:00 a.m. Where: Mercer County Library System What: Event listing from Mercer County Library System: Tuesday, August 10 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PMIf you already know some English and want to improve your speaking and comprehension skills, please join librarian Elka Frankel for some practice sharing your thoughts and ideas with o... Learn More Outdoor Storytime - Mercer County Library System When: Tuesday, August 10th at 10:00 a.m. Where: Mercer County Library System What: Event listing from Mercer County Library System: Tuesday, August 10 from 10:00 AM to 10:30 AMChildren, ages 2 to 5, are welcome for a safe, outdoor storytime at the Hickory Corner Branch.  Children will receive a take-home craft at the end of the program.Sponsored by the Frien... Learn More Chickie Time: Full Circle (Outdoors) When: Tuesday, August 10th at 10:30 a.m. Where: Mercer County Library System What: Event listing from Mercer County Library System: Tuesday, August 10 from 10:30 AM to 11:00 AMAll ages are welcome to join the West Windsor Branch for Chickie Time: Full Circle.  We will be hatching chick eggs this summer. During Chickie Time we will read a fun chick stories an... Learn More Outdoor Babytime - Mercer County Library System When: Tuesday, August 10th at 10:30 a.m. Where: Mercer County Library System What: Event listing from Mercer County Library System: Tuesday, August 10 from 10:30 AM to 10:45 AMChildren, newborn through 18 months (accompanied by an adult) are invited to learn baby rhymes and listen to stories! Sponsored by the Friends of the Ewing Library.COVID Guidelines: We... Learn More Finger Paint Animal Craft - Mercer County Library System When: Tuesday, August 10th at 11:15 a.m. Where: Mercer County Library System What: Event listing from Mercer County Library System: Tuesday, August 10 from 11:15 AM to 12:00 PMAn outdoor craft will be set up on grassy area near parking lot. Each group will be assigned to a station with craft supplies!Sponsored by the Friends of the Ewing Library.COVID Guidel... Learn More Outdoor Fabric Painting - Mercer County Library System When: Tuesday, August 10th at 2:00 p.m. Where: Mercer County Library System What: Event listing from Mercer County Library System: Tuesday, August 10 from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PMUnleash your creativity through painting, but this time, on fabric! Fabric swatches, paint, and brushes will be provided, but participants are welcome to bring clean, plain tee shirts to... Learn More Outdoor Crochet & Knit Corner - Mercer County Library System When: Tuesday, August 10th at 2:30 p.m. Where: Mercer County Library System What: Event listing from Mercer County Library System: Tuesday, August 10 from 2:30 PM to 3:30 PMJoin the conversation while starting a new project or continuing your work in progress. Discuss past projects, and share tips and ideas. All hook and needle crafters are welcome!COVID Gu... Learn More Outdoor School-age STEAM: Form a Gas Experiment When: Tuesday, August 10th at 3:00 p.m. Where: Mercer County Library System What: Event listing from Mercer County Library System: Tuesday, August 10 from 3:00 PM to 4:00 PMChildren, ages 5 to 10 (grades K to 5), with a caregiver are welcome for a safe, outdoor craft program at the Hickory Corner Branch. Today we will conduct an experiment to learn about ho... Learn More Outdoor Craft - Mercer County Library System When: Tuesday, August 10th at 3:30 p.m. Where: Mercer County Library System What: Event listing from Mercer County Library System: Tuesday, August 10 from 3:30 PM to 4:00 PMMake a craft project outside the West Windsor Branch library. This week is "Safari Sand Art." Upon arrival, each group will be assigned their own stations with all materials included to ... Learn More Pokemon Club - Mercer County Library System When: Tuesday, August 10th at 3:30 p.m. Where: Mercer County Library System What: Event listing from Mercer County Library System: Tuesday, August 10 from 3:30 PM to 4:30 PMChildren are invited to join our Pokemon Club! We will discuss trading cards, books, games and more. Bring your trading cards, handheld devices and anything else you would like to share ... Learn More Excel 2 (IN PERSON) - Mercer County Library System When: Wednesday, August 11th at 10:00 a.m. Where: Mercer County Library System What: Event listing from Mercer County Library System: Wednesday, August 11 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PMDo different calculations, freeze panes, insert comment boxes and practice formatting.Take Excel 1 first!COVID Guidelines:We will be providing a safe environment by strictly adhering... Learn More Outdoor Intro to Indian Dance Styles: Bhangra When: Wednesday, August 11th at 10:00 a.m. Where: Mercer County Library System What: Event listing from Mercer County Library System: Wednesday, August 11 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AMAges 8 to 14 are welcome for a safe, outdoor introduction to different styles of Indian dance at Hickory Corner Branch. Our instructor, Vidhi Challani, will teach about a style of da... Learn More Excel 2 (VIRTUAL) - Mercer County Library System When: Wednesday, August 11th at 10:00 a.m. Where: Mercer County Library System What: Event listing from Mercer County Library System: Wednesday, August 11 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PMDo different calculations, freeze panes, insert comment boxes and practice formatting. Take Excel 1 first!Registration with an email is required so we can send you a link to connect ... Learn More Songs & Stories in the Sun - Mercer County Library System When: Wednesday, August 11th at 10:30 a.m. Where: Mercer County Library System What: Event listing from Mercer County Library System: Wednesday, August 11 from 10:30 AM to 11:00 AMCome enjoy a physically distanced, outdoor song & story time program at the Hightstown Branch. Children ages 5 and under will enjoy action rhymes, songs, and a story. Upon arriva... Learn More Outdoor Preschool Storytime - Mercer County Library System When: Wednesday, August 11th at 10:30 a.m. Where: Mercer County Library System What: Event listing from Mercer County Library System: Wednesday, August 11 from 10:30 AM to 11:00 AMJoin us at the West Windsor Branch for an outdoor preschool storytime for ages 2-5!  We will be reading pictures books, rhymes and a craft.COVID Guidelines: We will be providing a sa... Learn More Outdoor Nature Crafts: Pressed Plant Bookmarks When: Wednesday, August 11th at 11:00 a.m. Where: Mercer County Library System What: Event listing from Mercer County Library System: Wednesday, August 11 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PMSometimes the best inspiration for crafts is in the great outdoors! Learn how to make pressed plant bookmarks with the provided materials. All supplies will be provided. Suggested fo... Learn More Chick Hatching: They're Here! - Mercer County Library System When: Wednesday, August 11th at 11:30 a.m. Where: Mercer County Library System What: Event listing from Mercer County Library System: Wednesday, August 11 from 11:30 AM to 12:00 PMMiss Rebecca will display the hatched baby chicks! She'll reveal the chicks' names, and describe their personalities. Particpants can find out what the chicks normally do in a day an... Learn More Outdoor Library Drawing Party - Mercer County Library System When: Wednesday, August 11th at 12:00 p.m. Where: Mercer County Library System What: Event listing from Mercer County Library System: Wednesday, August 11 from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PMAdults are welcome for a safe, outdoor, physically distant Library Drawing Party at the Lawrence Headquarters Branch. Try out your artistic talents and learn to draw new images each w... Learn More Indoor Upcycle Challenge: Gift Wrapping When: Wednesday, August 11th at 1:00 p.m. Where: Mercer County Library System What: Event listing from Mercer County Library System: Wednesday, August 11 from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PMPick from a variety of upcycled materials (cardboard, fabric, plastic, paper, etc.) to complete the challenge of the week.  Drop by any time from 1-4pm to participate.  Materials will ... Learn More Internet 1 (IN PERSON) - Mercer County Library System When: Wednesday, August 11th at 2:00 p.m. Where: Mercer County Library System What: Event listing from Mercer County Library System: Wednesday, August 11 from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PMLearn to work with Microsoft's browser Edge. Visit interesting websites and learnto use search engines to surf the web.COVID Guidelines: We will be providing a safe environment by stri... Learn More The Short of It -- Sherwood Anderson (Indoors) When: Wednesday, August 11th at 2:00 p.m. Where: Mercer County Library System What: Event listing from Mercer County Library System: Wednesday, August 11 from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PMThe short story -- short in length, but full of content! Join our discussion group, which focuses on the short story. This month we'll read and discuss four short stories by the same a... Learn More Internet 1 (VIRTUAL) - Mercer County Library System When: Wednesday, August 11th at 2:00 p.m. Where: Mercer County Library System What: Event listing from Mercer County Library System: Wednesday, August 11 from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PMLearn to work with Microsoft's browser Edge. Visit interesting websites and learnto use search engines to surf the web.Registration with an email is required so we can send you a link ... Learn More STEAM Activity - Mercer County Library System When: Wednesday, August 11th at 2:30 p.m. Where: Mercer County Library System What: Event listing from Mercer County Library System: Wednesday, August 11 from 2:30 PM to 3:00 PMEach week a new STEAM project and instructions are available for you! MCLS' Youth Services Librarians demonstrate STEAM themed projects you can do at home.Watch this week's STEAM Activ... Learn More Outdoor Current Events Chat - Mercer County Library System When: Wednesday, August 11th at 2:30 p.m. Where: Mercer County Library System What: Event listing from Mercer County Library System: Wednesday, August 11 from 2:30 PM to 3:30 PMOne of the Hickory Corner librarians will moderate a thoughtful discussion of current events. All adults are welcome. No preparation is necessary the librarian will reveal the topic at... Learn More Outdoor Graphic Novel Book Club - Mercer County Library System When: Wednesday, August 11th at 3:00 p.m. Where: Mercer County Library System What: Event listing from Mercer County Library System: Wednesday, August 11 from 3:00 PM to 4:00 PMDo you enjoy graphic novels and comics? Join Miss Jamie for an hour to discuss your favorite graphic novels. Maybe you'll pick up some new favorites too!  Suggested for partcipants, ag... Learn More Indoor Tween Knitting (ages 9-13) - Mercer County Library System When: Wednesday, August 11th at 3:30 p.m. Where: Mercer County Library System What: Event listing from Mercer County Library System: Wednesday, August 11 from 3:30 PM to 4:30 PMSharpen your needles for some relaxing summer knitting at the Hopewell Branch! If you already know how to knit or are just learning, this is the place to hang out and increase your ski... Learn More Literary Book Club: The Four Winds by Kristin Hannah When: Wednesday, August 11th at 3:30 p.m. Where: Mercer County Library System What: Event listing from Mercer County Library System: Wednesday, August 11 from 3:30 PM to 4:30 PMJoin Reference Librarian Nita Mathur from our West Windsor Branch to discuss The Four Winds by Kristin Hannah."Through Elsa's eyes readers travel through the Great Depression era and e... Learn More Outdoor Friendship Bracelet Making - Mercer County Library System When: Wednesday, August 11th at 4:00 p.m. Where: Mercer County Library System What: Event listing from Mercer County Library System: Wednesday, August 11 at 4:00 PMJoin Miss Molly for friendship bracelet making!  Bracelet makers of all levels are welcome.  Start with a simple Chinese Staircase pattern, and work your way up to more complex designs.  Recommende... Learn More Teen Craft (ages 12-18) - Mercer County Library System When: Wednesday, August 11th at 4:00 p.m. Where: Mercer County Library System What: Event listing from Mercer County Library System: Wednesday, August 11 from 4:00 PM to 4:45 PMCome to West Windsor Library and create your very own tie-dye shirt! Bring your own white, cotton shirt. Suggested for particpants, ages 12-18. COVID Guidelines: We will be providing a... Learn More Outdoor Kids Craft: Insect Mobile (ages 5-8) When: Wednesday, August 11th at 5:00 p.m. Where: Mercer County Library System What: Event listing from Mercer County Library System: Wednesday, August 11 from 5:00 PM to 5:30 PMJoin us at the Hopewell Branch to learn how to make a mobile with colored insects at this outdoor creation station. Everyone will receive their own materials. We will have two sessions... Learn More Eyes of the Wild (Outdoors) - Mercer County Library System When: Wednesday, August 11th at 6:00 p.m. Where: Mercer County Library System What: Event listing from Mercer County Library System: Wednesday, August 11 from 6:00 PM to 6:45 PMChildren, of all ages, accompanied by an adult, are invited to join us for a safe, outdoor and physically distanced animal programat the Robbinsville Branch. Come and learn about a var... Learn More Book Folding Craft for Tween/Teens - Mercer County Library System When: Wednesday, August 11th at 6:00 p.m. Where: Mercer County Library System What: Event listing from Mercer County Library System: Wednesday, August 11 from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PMA take home kit will be available at the Youth Services Desk!Sponsored by the Friends of the Ewing Library.COVID Guidelines: We will be providing a safe environment by strictly adherin... Learn More Outdoor Solar-Powered 'Smore Ovens (ages 6-11) When: Wednesday, August 11th at 6:30 p.m. Where: Mercer County Library System What: Event listing from Mercer County Library System: Wednesday, August 11 at 6:30 PMDid you know you can make 'smores without a fire, just using the power of the sun?  Come make your own 'smore oven, and give it a try!  'Smore ingredients will be provided.  Suggested for children,... Learn More Outdoor Evening Storytime - Mercer County Library System When: Wednesday, August 11th at 6:30 p.m. Where: Mercer County Library System What: Event listing from Mercer County Library System: Wednesday, August 11 from 6:30 PM to 7:00 PMChildren, ages 2 to 5, are welcome for a safe, outdoor evening storytime at the Hickory Corner Branch.  Children will receive a take-home craft at the end of the program.Sponsored by t... Learn More More Than a Myth: In Appreciation of Penelope Stout When: Wednesday, August 11th at 7:00 p.m. Where: Mercer County Library System What: Event listing from Mercer County Library System: Wednesday, August 11 from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PMPenelope Stout is claimed as the "Mother of Monmouth" and the "Mother of Middletown." Her 17th century arrival and settlement in the New World is the stuff of legend – shipwrecked, att... Learn More Board of Education Meeting - Lawrence Township Public Schools When: Wednesday, August 11th at 7:00 p.m. Where: Lawrence Township Public Schools What: Event listing from Lawrence Township Public Schools: Wednesday, August 11 from 7:00 PM to 11:59 PMMeetings will be held in person at Lawrence High School, located at 2525 Princeton Pike, Lawrenceville NJ, unless otherwise noted. The public portion of the meeting begins at 7PM.... Learn More Featured Event: Medicare Education Webinar When: Thursday, August 12th at 6:00 p.m. Where: Online Webinar What: Gain an understanding of how Medicare works.Learn the difference between Medicare Advantage and Medicare Supplement (Medigap) plans.Learn how to find the best plan for your needs and budget.Discover how Medicare Prescription Drug plans work.Get your Medicare questions answere... Learn More Featured Event: Medicare Education Webinar (Kerri Buckley) Babytime w/ Miss Andrea - Mercer County Library System When: Thursday, August 12th at 10:00 a.m. Where: Mercer County Library System What: Event listing from Mercer County Library System: Thursday, August 12 from 10:00 AM to 10:30 AMGet ready for simple stories, songs and fun with MCLS' Youth Services Librarians. Suggested for children up to age 3.Registration with an email is required, so we can send you a link ... Learn More Little Explorers Outdoors - Mercer County Library System When: Thursday, August 12th at 10:00 a.m. Where: Mercer County Library System What:Event listing from Mercer County Library System: Thursday, August 12 from 10:00 AM to 10:30 AMChildren ages 3 and up, accompanied by an adult, are invited to join us for a safe, outdoor and physically distanced program about balance at the Robbinsville Branch. Please bring fol... Learn More Outdoor BINGO - Mercer County Library System When: Thursday, August 12th at 10:00 a.m. Where: Mercer County Library System What: Event listing from Mercer County Library System: Thursday, August 12 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AMSponsored by the Friends of the Ewing Library.COVID Guidelines: We will be providing a safe environment by strictly adhering to the following guidelines:Please remain physically dista... Learn More Indoor Storytime - Mercer County Library System When: Thursday, August 12th at 10:30 a.m. Where: Mercer County Library System What: Event listing from Mercer County Library System: Thursday, August 12 at 10:30 AMChildren, ages 2-6, with a caregiver are welcome for an indoor, physically distanced storytime at the Hollowbrook Branch. COVID Guidelines: We will be providing a safe environment by strictly adher... Learn More Outdoor Bingo - Mercer County Library System When: Thursday, August 12th at 11:00 a.m. Where: Mercer County Library System What: Event listing from Mercer County Library System: Thursday, August 12 from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PMSearch around the outside of the library for the items on your bingo cardand return it for a special prize. The cards will be available through curbside from 11 am - 4 pm.COVID Guideli... Learn More Outdoor Babytime (ages 6-24 mos.) - Mercer County Library System When: Thursday, August 12th at 11:00 a.m. Where: Mercer County Library System What: Event listing from Mercer County Library System: Thursday, August 12 at 11:00 AMJoin us for a fun upbeat program of songs rhymes finger-plays board books and activities to promote early literacy in infants and young toddlers!  Led by a librarian caregiver participation is requ... Learn More Outdoor Young Writers' Club - Mercer County Library System When: Thursday, August 12th at 11:00 a.m. Where: Mercer County Library System What: Event listing from Mercer County Library System: Thursday, August 12 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PMDo you like to tell stories? Brush up on some writing skills, get some inspiration, share ideas, and have some fun! Get writing with Miss Jamie and other creative kids, just like you!... Learn More Caterpillar Pen Holder Craft - Mercer County Library System When: Thursday, August 12th at 11:15 a.m. Where: Mercer County Library System What: Event listing from Mercer County Library System: Thursday, August 12 from 11:15 AM to 12:15 PMAn outdoor craft will be set up on grassy area near parking lot. Each group will be assigned to a station with craft supplies!Sponsored by the Friends of the Ewing Library.COVID Guide... Learn More Adult Coloring - Mercer County Library System When: Thursday, August 12th at 11:30 a.m. Where: Mercer County Library System What: Event listing from Mercer County Library System: Thursday, August 12 from 11:15 AM to 12:15 PMAn outdoor craft will be set up on grassy area near parking lot. Each group will be assigned to a station with craft supplies!Sponsored by the Friends of the Ewing Library.COVID Guide... Learn More Writers' Group: Stealing Stories - Mercer County Library System When: Thursday, August 12th at 1:00 p.m. Where: Mercer County Library System What: Event listing from Mercer County Library System: Thursday, August 12 from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PMOur monthly writers' group invites writers of all genres and forms to join a creative community. The group alternates between discussion-based informative sessions and generative writin... Learn More What If the Letters Were Animals? - Mercer County Library System When: Thursday, August 12th at 2:30 p.m. Where: Mercer County Library System What: Event listing from Mercer County Library System: Thursday, August 12 from 2:30 PM to 3:30 PMJoin us each week throughout the summer and practice your alphabet as we share fingerplays, challenges, and disguise each letter as an animal. Feel free to show us your creations or fin... Learn More Outdoor Craft Crew: Shell Painting - Mercer County Library System When: Thursday, August 12th at 3:00 p.m. Where: Mercer County Library System What: Event listing from Mercer County Library System: Thursday, August 12 from 3:00 PM to 4:00 PMChildren, ages 5 to 10 (grades K to 5), with a caregiver are welcome for a safe, outdoor craft program at the Hickory Corner Branch. Today we will be decorating shells.  Please come dre... Learn More Science Explorers - Mercer County Library System When:Thursday, August 12th at 3:30 p.m. Where: Mercer County Library System What: Event listing from Mercer County Library System: Thursday, August 12 from 3:30 PM to 4:00 PMBe a science explorer outside the West Windsor Branch library. We will learn, do experiements and make crafts. Upon arrival, each group will be assigned a spot.  Suggested for children,... Learn More When: Birdwatching for Beginners - Mercer County Library System When: Thursday, August 12th at 3:30 p.m. Where: Mercer County Library System What: Event listing from Mercer County Library System: Thursday, August 12 from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PMDo you aspire to take to the sky, but feel overwhelmed when you look at the bird field guide? Mercer County Park Commission's naturalist will help you develop the basic skills and knowl... Learn More Adult Origami: Peacock Napkin - Mercer County Library System When: Friday, August 13th at 10:30 a.m. Where: Mercer County Library System What: Event listing from Mercer County Library System: Friday, August 13 from 10:30 AM to 11:00 AMTo celebrate our Summer Reading Program theme Tails & Tales we'll learn how to fold paper and fabric napkins into an peacock!  Feel free to bring your own cloth napkins you'll need ... Learn More Storytime w/ Miss Christine - Mercer County Library System When: Friday, August 13th at 10:30 a.m. Where: Mercer County Library System What: Event listing from Mercer County Library System: Friday, August 13 from 10:30 AM to 11:00 AMJoin Miss Christine for stories and songs.  Registration with an email is required, so we can send you a link to connect through GoToMeeting. You will receive the link approximately 24 ... Learn More Outdoor Baby Dance Party - Mercer County Library System When: Friday, August 13th at 10:30 a.m. Where: Mercer County Library System What: Event listing from Mercer County Library System: Friday, August 13 from 10:30 AM to 11:00 AMJoin us as we dance to some of our favorite songs. Wave some scarves shake some eggs have some fun!  Suggested for children ages birth to 3 years with a caregiver. Siblings welcome.COVI... Learn More Origami Dog - Mercer County Library System When: Friday, August 13th at 3:00 p.m. Where: Mercer County Library System What: Event listing from Mercer County Library System: Friday, August 13 from 3:00 PM to 4:00 PMAn outdoor craft will be set up on grassy area near parking lot. Each group will be assigned to a station with craft supplies!Sponsored by the Friends of the Ewing Library.COVID Guideline... Learn More MCLS Teen Advisory Board - Mercer County Library System When: Friday, August 13th at 3:30 p.m. Where: Mercer County Library System What: Event listing from Mercer County Library System: Friday, August 13 from 3:30 PM to 4:30 PMJoin us for the Mercer County Library System Teen Advisory Board meeting. All teens are welcome to join! At this meeting we'll play a few games, get to know each other and talk about what... Learn More Middle Grade Book Club - Mercer County Library System When: Friday, August 13th at 3:30 p.m. Where: Mercer County Library System What: Event listing from Mercer County Library System: Friday, August 13 from 3:30 PM to 4:00 PMLearn about this month's author and the books s/he's written and/or illustrated. Recommended for Grades 3 through 5.Watch this month's Middle Grade Book Club video on MCLS' YouTube channe... Learn More Featured Event: [Webinar] Roof Replacement 101: Everything You Need to Know When: Saturday, August 14th at 10:00 a.m. Where: Online What: During this free webinar roofing expert, Chadd Castrilli will share the most important things to consider before starting a new roofing project. We will cover the following topics: Roofing Basics: Types, Life Expectancy, Maintenance, and Common Issues Repair or Replace: Inspec... Learn More Featured Event: [Webinar] Roof Replacement 101: Everything You Need to Know (Wade NLHD) Community Yard Sale & cooking contest When: Saturday, August 14th at 8:00 a.m. Where: Project Freedom Inc. What: This will be the fourth annual community yard sale we're adding a cooking contest we have quite a few entries so far come out and be a judge and cast your vote Learn More Music & Movement for Kids - Mercer County Library System When: Saturday, August 14th at 10:30 a.m. Where: Mercer County Library System What: Event listing from Mercer County Library System: Saturday, August 14 from 10:30 AM to 11:00 AMMusic & Movement programs are guaranteed to get you up and moving along with MCLS' Youth Services Librarians! Suggested for toddlers, preschoolers and early elementary age childre... Learn More See more local events posted by your neighbors, or add your own, on the Lawrenceville Patch community calendar. Editor's note: This article was automatically generated based on event information mainly provided by community members. Patch has not independently verified most of this information, always check with organizers to confirm posted events are proceeding as planned. Click on any event in the list for more details. You can also reach out to [email protected] with any questions or other feedback about this article.