This Week's Lawrenceville Area Events

Lawrenceville NJ

16 August, 2021

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LAWRENCEVILLE, NJ — Hoping to go on a family outing? Hoping to spend a night out with friends? Below, we've included some of this week's top events from Lawrenceville. Here are some events taking place in town this week. Want to add your own event? Whether you're planning a career fair, a barbecue, or resume workshop, there's no better place to share it than Patch's event calendar. As always, it's free to post an event in your community. To reach more people, you can promote your event and share it nearby for $1 per day per community. Here are all of this week's events in and around Lawrenceville: Word 3 (VIRTUAL) - Mercer County Library System When: Monday, August 16th at 2:00 p.m. Where: Mercer County Library System What: Event listing from Mercer County Library System: Monday, August 16 from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PMWork with tables & text boxes explore WordArt and insert pictures from the Internet.Take Word 1 & Word 2 first!Registration with an email is required so we can send you a link to ... Learn More STEM Activities (ages 9-12) - Mercer County Library System When: Monday, August 16th at 2:00 p.m. Where: Mercer County Library System What: Event listing from Mercer County Library System: Monday, August 16 from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PMIt's time to do some science and math! Come to the Twin Rivers Branch and do some experiments. All materials will be provided. Suggested for children, and ages 9-12 years.COVID Guidelines: We... Learn More Word 3 (IN PERSON) - Mercer County Library System When: Monday, August 16th at 2:00 p.m. Where: Mercer County Library System What: Event listing from Mercer County Library System: Monday and August 16 from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PMWork with tables & text boxes explore WordArt and insert pictures from the Internet.Take Word 1 & Word 2 first!COVID Guidelines:We will be providing a safe environment by strictly... Learn More Children's Author Study - Mercer County Library System When: Monday, August 16th at 2:30 p.m. Where: Mercer County Library System What: Event listing from Mercer County Library System: Monday, August 16 from 2:30 PM to 3:00 PMJoin us as we learn about a new children's author each week. You will learn facts about the author and take a fast look at books and series the author has written. In addition there may a... Learn More Outdoor Teen Wool Painting - Mercer County Library System When: Monday, August 16th at 3:00 p.m. Where: Mercer County Library System What: Event listing from Mercer County Library System: Monday, August 16 at 3:00 PMUse the needle felting technique to create a beautiful wall hanging out of wool.  No experience necessary. Recommended for ages 10-18. Please bring your own seating.Sponsored by the Friends of the Law... Learn More Outdoor Pet Rock Cactus Craft - Mercer County Library System When: Monday, August 16th at 6:30 p.m. Where: Mercer County Library System What: Event listing from Mercer County Library System: Monday, August 16 at 6:30 PMCreate and paint your own adorable pet rocks into mini cacti!  Please dress for a mess!  Suggested for kids of all ages, with an adult to supervise.Sponsored by the Friends of the Lawrence Library.COV... Learn More Pajama Storytime - Mercer County Library System When: Monday, August 16th at 6:30 p.m. Where: Mercer County Library System What: Event listing from Mercer County Library System: Monday, August 16 from 6:30 PM to 7:00 PMMCLS' Youth Services Librarians share bedtime stories and soothing songs for children, ages 2-5.Watch the most recent Pajama Storytime video on MCLS' YouTube channel when it goes live at ... Learn More Indoor Makerspace Mondays for Teens and Tweens: Ice Cream Party When: Monday, August 16th at 6:30 p.m. Where: Mercer County Library System What: Event listing from Mercer County Library System: Monday, August 16 from 6:30 PM to 7:30 PMTweens and teens, ages 10 and up, are welcome to join us indoors to make homemade ice cream in a baggie and play some games. Sponsored by the Friends of the Hickory Corner Library.COVID G... Learn More Monday Night Book Group: North and South When: Monday, August 16th at 7:00 p.m. Where: Mercer County Library System What: Event listing from Mercer County Library System: Monday, August 16 from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PMAll are welcome to discuss this month's title, North and South by Elizabeth Gaskel.Registration with an email is required, so we can send you a link to connect through GoToMeeting. You wi... Learn More Football: Varsity vs. Delaware Valley (Home) When: Tuesday, August 17th at 9:30 a.m. Where: Lawrence High School Sports What: Event listing from Lawrence High School Sports: Tuesday, August 17 at 9:30 AMType: Scrimmage Opponent: Delaware Valley Learn More Outdoor Baby/Toddler Time - Mercer County Library System When: Tuesday, August 17th at 10:00 a.m. Where: Mercer County Library System What: Event listing from Mercer County Library System: Tuesday, August 17 at 10:00 AMChildren from Birth through 24 months and their caregivers are invited to practice early literacy skills with songs, rhymes and a group board book read aloud outside in front of the Hightstown Branc... Learn More Outdoor Toddler Dance Party (ages 2-5) When: Tuesday, August 17th at 10:00 a.m. Where: Mercer County Library System What: Event listing from Mercer County Library System: Tuesday, August 17 at 10:00 AMRecommended for children, ages 2-5 years. Inviting all toddlers to our dance party!  Shake, shimmy, and slide with us as we dance our way through a playlist of fun, up-beat songs.  We'll play instru... Learn More Outdoor Babyttime - Mercer County Library System When: Tuesday, August 17th at 10:30 a.m. Where: Mercer County Library System What: Event listing from Mercer County Library System: Tuesday, August 17 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 Chick Graduation Party (Outdoors) - Mercer County Library System When: Tuesday, August 17th at 10:30 a.m. Where: Mercer County Library System What: Event listing from Mercer County Library System: Tuesday, August 17 from 10:30 AM to 11:30 AMAll ages are welcome to join the West Windsor Branch for a Chick Graduation Party. We will celebrate our growing chicks as they graduate from the library back to the farm. We will hea... Learn More Indoor Kids' Craft: Pet Rocks (ages 5-12) When: Tuesday, August 17th at 2:00 p.m. Where: Mercer County Library System What: Event listing from Mercer County Library System: Tuesday, August 17 at 2:00 PMCreate your own pet rock.Suggested for children, ages 5-12.COVID Guidelines: We will be providing a safe environment by strictly adhering to the following guidelines:Please remain physically distance... Learn More Outdoor School-age STEAM: Making Ice Cream When: Tuesday, August 17th at 3:00 p.m. Where: Mercer County Library System What: Event listing from Mercer County Library System: Tuesday, August 17 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 combine the ingredients needed to make ... Learn More Indoor Activity: CD Spinners - Mercer County Library System When: Tuesday, August 17th at 6:30 p.m. Where: Mercer County Library System What: Event listing from Mercer County Library System: Tuesday, August 17 at 6:30 PMCome and make a cool spinner out of an old CD. Suggested for children, ages 5 and up.Sponsored by the Friends of the Lawrence Library.COVID Guidelines: We will be providing a safe environment by stri... Learn More Outdoor Event with Mad Science: Fire and Ice Show When: Tuesday, August 17th at 7:00 p.m. Where: Mercer County Library System What: Event listing from Mercer County Library System: Tuesday, August 17 from 7:00 PM to 7:45 PMChildren, ages 3 and up, are welcome for a safe, outdoor event with Mad Science at the Hickory Corner Branch!  The Fire and Ice Show thrills audiences with impressive science experiments... Learn More Animals of WW2 - Mercer County Library System When: Tuesday, August 17th at 7:00 p.m. Where: Mercer County Library System What: Event listing from Mercer County Library System: Tuesday, August 17 from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PMThey had wings, four legs, feathers, hair all over their bodies, and tails. They served in the military, were faithful to their partners and duties, won service medals, and many lived an... Learn More Outdoor Puppet Theater Storytime and Paper Bag Animal Puppets When: Tuesday, August 17th at 11:15 p.m. Where: Mercer County Library System What: Event listing from Mercer County Library System: Tuesday, August 17 at 11:15 PMAn outdoor puppet storytelling will be set up on grassy area near parking lot. Suggestedfor children, ages 6-11.Sponsored by the Friends of the Ewing Library.COVID Guidelines: We will be providing a... Learn More Outdoor Activity: Airplane Flying - Mercer County Library System When: Wednesday, August 18th at 10:00 a.m. Where: Mercer County Library System What: Event listing from Mercer County Library System: Wednesday, August 18 at 10:00 AMCome and build a foam airplane.  After you build it, see how far it will fly.   Everyone will get an airplane and a prize.  For all ages with caregiver.COVID Guidelines: We will be providing a saf... Learn More Excel 3 (IN PERSON) - Mercer County Library System When: Wednesday, August 18th at 10:00 a.m. Where: Mercer County Library System What: Event listing from Mercer County Library System: Wednesday, August 18 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PMLearn how to consolidate multiple data ranges into one worksheet, then insert charts to highlight your worksheet's most important information. Proficiency in Excel 1 & Excel 2 re... Learn More Outdoor Intro to Indian Dance Styles: Indian Classical When: Wednesday, August 18th at 10:00 a.m. Where: Mercer County Library System What: Event listing from Mercer County Library System: Wednesday, August 18 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 3 (VIRTUAL) - Mercer County Library System When: Wednesday, August 18th at 10:00 a.m. Where: Mercer County Library System What: Event listing from Mercer County Library System: Wednesday, August 18 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PMLearn how to consolidate multiple data ranges into one worksheet, then insert charts to highlight your worksheet's most important information. Proficiency in Excel 1 & Excel 2 re... Learn More Feature on New Junior Graphic Novels When: Wednesday, August 18th at 10:30 a.m. Where: Mercer County Library System What: Event listing from Mercer County Library System: Wednesday, August 18 from 10:30 AM to 11:00 AMCheck out what is new in our collection! MCLS' Youth Services Librarians share titles we've just gotten in -- available for you to check out.Watch this week's Feature on New Books vi... Learn More Indoor Upcycle Challenge: Coded Message When: Wednesday, August 18th at 1:00 p.m. Where: Mercer County Library System What: Event listing from Mercer County Library System: Wednesday, August 18 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 Outdoor Craft: Air Dry Clay Animal Magnets Craft When: Wednesday, August 18th at 2:00 p.m. Where: Mercer County Library System What: Event listing from Mercer County Library System: Wednesday, August 18 from 2:00 PM to 3:00 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 PowerPoint 1 (IN PERSON) - Mercer County Library System When: Wednesday, August 18th at 2:00 p.m. Where: Mercer County Library System What: Event listing from Mercer County Library System: Wednesday, August 18 from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM(This is the first part of a two-part class.) Create a basic presentation using PowerPoint. Learn to add new slides, text, and images. Strong Word skills recommended!COVID Guidelines: ... Learn More PowerPoint 1 (VIRTUAL) - Mercer County Library System When: Wednesday, August 18th at 2:00 p.m. Where: Mercer County Library System What: Event listing from Mercer County Library System: Wednesday, August 18 from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM(This is the first part of a two-part class.) Create a basic presentation using PowerPoint. Learn to add new slides, text, and images. Strong Word skills recommended!Registration with ... Learn More Gardening Book Group: The Invention of Nature by Andrea Wulf When: Wednesday, August 18th at 2:00 p.m. Where: Mercer County Library System What: Event listing from Mercer County Library System: Wednesday, August 18 from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PMJoin us in reading and discussing works of fiction or non-fiction having to do with gardening, plants, nature, or the land. All are welcome to discuss this month's book, The Invention ... Learn More Outdoor Teen Read-A-Thon - Mercer County Library System When: Wednesday, August 18th at 2:30 p.m. Where: Mercer County Library System What: Event listing from Mercer County Library System: Wednesday, August 18 from 2:30 PM to 4:30 PMWe'll take turns reading a novel picked by the Twin Rivers' branch YS librarian. How much can we read in two hours? Suggested for participants, ages 12 and up.COVID Guidelines: We will... Learn More Outdoor Visible Mending - Mercer County Library System When: Wednesday, August 18th at 4:00 p.m. Where: Mercer County Library System What: Event listing from Mercer County Library System: Wednesday, August 18 at 4:00 PMDo you have stained or torn garments at home you can't bear to part with?  Want to add some unique pizzazz to your wardrobe while benefitting the planet and saving money?  Come to Visible Mending w... Learn More Teen Science (ages 12-18) - Mercer County Library System When: Wednesday, August 18th at 4:00 p.m. Where: Mercer County Library System What: Event listing from Mercer County Library System: Wednesday, August 18 from 4:00 PM to 4:45 PMCome and join us at West Windsor Library for a heat sensitive color changing slime experiment! Suggested for participants, ages 12-18.COVID Guidelines: We will be providing a safe envi... Learn More Outdoor Tween Craft: Goldfish Keychain (ages 8-12) When: Wednesday, August 18th at 5:00 p.m. Where: Mercer County Library System What: Event listing from Mercer County Library System: Wednesday, August 18 from 5:00 PM to 5:30 PMJoin us at the Hopewell Branch to learn how to make the take-home craft of the week at this outdoor creation station. This week we will weave beaded goldfish. Everyone will receive the... Learn More Outdoor Pokémon Club (ages 5 -10) - Mercer County Library System When: Wednesday, August 18th at 6:30 p.m. Where: Mercer County Library System What: Event listing from Mercer County Library System: Wednesday, August 18 from 6:30 PM to 7:30 PMCalling all Pokémon fans! Join us at the Hopewell Branch for our Pokémon club. We will discuss trading cards, books, games, and all things Pokémon. Bring your trading cards, handheld d... Learn More Indoor Worry Dolls (ages 10 and up) - Mercer County Library System When: Wednesday, August 18th at 6:30 p.m. Where: Mercer County Library System What: Event listing from Mercer County Library System: Wednesday, August 18 at 6:30 PMMake a clothespin worry doll!  According to Guatemalan legend, worry dolls have the ability to remove worries from sleeping children. Children tell one worry to each doll when they go to bed at nig... Learn More Outdoor Concert w/ Miss Amy - Mercer County Library System When: Thursday, August 19th at 10:00 a.m. Where: Mercer County Library System What: Event listing from Mercer County Library System: Thursday, August 19 from 10:00 AM to 10:45 AMChildren are welcome for a safe, outdoor concert with Miss Amy at the Ewing Branch! Concert will be held at the end of the building on grass area, Parents are welcome to bring their o... Learn More Cook Talks: Sous Vide Cooking - Mercer County Library System When: Thursday, August 19th at 10:00 a.m. Where: Mercer County Library System What: Event listing from Mercer County Library System: Thursday, August 19 from 10:00 AM to 11:30 AMUsing the Sous Vide method to cook your meats allows you to bring them to their peak of flavor and tenderness. Making sure everything is brought to temperature properly allows you to ... Learn More Outdoor Concert Miss Amy - Mercer County Library System When: Thursday, August 19th at 10:00 a.m. Where: Mercer County Library System What: Event listing from Mercer County Library System: Thursday, August 19 from 10:00 AM to 10:45 PMChildren are welcome for a safe, outdoor concert with Miss Amy at the Ewing Branch! Concert will be held at the end of the building on grass area, Parents are welcome to bring their o... Learn More Indoor Adult Craft: Quilling - Mercer County Library System When: Thursday, August 19th at 2:00 p.m. Where: Mercer County Library System What: Event listing from Mercer County Library System: Thursday, August 19 at 2:00 PMMake card or picture using quilling (the art of rolling and shaping paper strips). Suggested for ages 16 and up.COVID Guidelines: We will be providing a safe environment by strictly adhering to the ... Learn More Outdoor Craft Crew: Duct Tape Boats - Mercer County Library System When: Thursday, August 19th at 3:00 p.m. Where: Mercer County Library System What: Event listing from Mercer County Library System: Thursday, August 19 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 making boats out of duct tape and w... Learn More Sock Puppet Craft - Mercer County Library System When: Thursday, August 19th at 3:00 p.m. Where: Mercer County Library System What: Event listing from Mercer County Library System: Thursday, August 19 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 Guideli... Learn More Online Game Hour - Mercer County Library System When: Thursday, August 19th at 3:00 p.m. Where: Mercer County Library System What: Event listing from Mercer County Library System: Thursday, August 19 from 3:00 PM to 4:00 PMJoin Miss Jamie from the Twin Rivers branch for an hour of tween-friendly games, such as Taboo, trivia, and others!Registration with an email is required, so we can send you a link to c... Learn More Observatory (2020): Documentary Screening and Discussion When: Thursday, August 19th at 7:00 p.m. Where: Mercer County Library System What: Event listing from Mercer County Library System: Thursday, August 19 from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PMThe spring and early summer of 2020 brought something unprecedented in our lives - a pandemic lockdown. We may vividly remember those times or push the memory aside. We had the collecti... Learn More Outdoor Fun with Chalk & Bubbles - Mercer County Library System When: Friday, August 20th at 10:00 a.m. Where: Mercer County Library System What: Event listing from Mercer County Library System: Friday, August 20 from 10:00 AM to 10:30 AMChildren of all ages are welcome for safe, outdoor fun wtih sidewalk chalk and bubbles at Hickory Corner Branch.Sponsored by the Friends of the Hickory Corner Library.COVID Guidelines: ... Learn More Outdoor Sing Along w/ Tot Tunes Plus When: Friday, August 20th at 10:00 a.m. Where: Mercer County Library System What: Event listing from Mercer County Library System: Friday, August 20 from 10:00 AM to 10:30 AMChildren, of all ages, accompanied by an adult, are invited to join us for asafe, outdoor, and physically distanced concert at the Robbinsville Branch. Come sing and dance with Tot Tune... Learn More Storytime w/ Miss Andrea - Mercer County Library System When: Friday, August 20th at 10:30 a.m. Where: Mercer County Library System What: Event listing from Mercer County Library System: Friday, August 20 from 10:30 AM to 11:00 AMJoin Miss Andrea 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 hou... Learn More Outdoor Lapsit Babies - Mercer County Library System When: Friday, August 20th at 10:30 a.m. Where: Mercer County Library System What: Event listing from Mercer County Library System: Friday, August 20 from 10:30 AM to 10:45 AMBabies, newborn to one-year-old (accompanied by an adult), are invited to learn baby rhymes and listen stories! Sponsored by the Friends of the Ewing Library.COVID Guidelines: We will b... Learn More Indoor Adult Origami: Fish Napkin - Mercer County Library System When: Friday, August 20th at 10:30 a.m. Where: Mercer County Library System What: Event listing from Mercer County Library System: Friday, August 20 from 10:30 AM to 11:00 AMTo celebrate our Summer Reading Program theme, Tails & Tales, we'lllearn how to fold paper and fabric napkins into an fish! Feel free to bring your own cloth napkins. The branch w... Learn More Outdoor Kids' Concert with Mr. Jim (Ages 8 & Under) When: Friday, August 20th at 10:30 a.m. Where: Mercer County Library System What: Event listing from Mercer County Library System: Friday, August 20 from 10:30 AM to 11:15 AMJoin musician Jim Gaven as he plays original and classic family-friendly songs. Mr. Jim will bring a variety of instruments and teach children about music concepts during his interactiv... Learn More Harry Potter Palooza - Mercer County Library System When: Friday, August 20th at 1:00 p.m. Where: Mercer County Library System What: Event listing from Mercer County Library System: Friday, August 20 from 1:00 PM to 1:30 PMCalling all Harry Potter fans! MCLS Youth Services Librarians put a Harry Potter twist on trivia, crafts, and more. Check out this week's video to see what Harry Potter themed activity aw... Learn More Indoor Activity: Craft Stick Harmonica When: Friday, August 20th at 1:00 p.m. Where: Mercer County Library System What: Event listing from Mercer County Library System: Friday, August 20 at 1:00 PMCome and make a harmonica out of craft sticks that really plays music. Suggested for chilren, ages 5 and up.Sponsored by the Friends of the Lawrence Library.​COVID Guidelines: We will be providing a s... Learn More Outdoor Friday Knitting Group - Mercer County Library System When: Friday, August 20th at 2:00 p.m. Where: Mercer County Library System What: Event listing from Mercer County Library System: Friday, August 20 from 2:00 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 Gui... Learn More Outdoor Drum Circle - Mercer County Library System When: Friday, August 20th at 3:00 p.m. Where: Mercer County Library System What: Event listing from Mercer County Library System: Friday, August 20 from 3:00 PM to 4:00 PMJoin our in-person drum circle led by popular long time facilitator Ange Chianese in a relaxed outdoor setting next to the library's building. Drummers of all levels of experience are inv... Learn More Outdoor Origami Animals - Mercer County Library System When: Friday, August 20th at 3:00 p.m. Where: Mercer County Library System What:Event listing from Mercer County Library System: Friday, August 20 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 Back to School Safety & Preparedness at STUDIO 84 Squared When: Saturday, August 21st at 9:00 a.m. Where: Studio 84 Squared What: Studio 84 Squared is excited to announce our 1st Back to School Safety & Preparedness Day! Feel free to call 609.286.2376 with questions or email [email protected]. Pre Registration is requested, but not required. 9:15am - 10am : Kids (age 5 and older) & Teens :... Learn More Outdoor Bilingual Bingo & Guessing Games (ages 3 and Up) When: Saturday, August 21st at 10:30 a.m. Where: Mercer County Library System What: Event listing from Mercer County Library System: Saturday, August 21 from 10:30 AM to 11:00 AMPlay Bingo and some guessing games with a bilingual twist in this fun, outdoor program! Children ages 3 and up will learn Spanish and English vocabulary. Parents/guardians are encoura... Learn More Indoor Shoebox Puppet Theater - Mercer County Library System When: Saturday, August 21st at 3:00 p.m. Where: Mercer County Library System What: Event listing from Mercer County Library System: Saturday, August 21 at 3:00 PMMake your own shoebox puppet theater, complete with backdrops and puppets.  Some shoeboxes will be available, but please bring your own if you can.  All other materials (fabric, cardboard, beads, et... Learn More Saturday Night @ the Movies: Mr. Pip (2014) When: Saturday, August 21st at 8:00 p.m. Where: Mercer County Library System What: Event listing from Mercer County Library System: Saturday, August 21 from 8:00 PM to 10:00 PMExperience the thrill of watching a movie on a Saturday night at home, but not alone! Borrow the featured title from our Hoopla catalog with your Mercer County Library card and watch i... Learn More Check out more local events, 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.