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Mercer County Library System’s Adult and Family Programs
October 2008
All Branches Will Be Closed Monday, October 13 in observance of Columbus Day
Sunday Hours at Lawrence, West Windsor, Ewing and Hickory Corner Branches: 12:30-5:00

Art Display, East Lobby
Ewing Art Group
Show open for viewing, October 1–31.

Display Cases, Reference Desk
A collection of books written, illustrated and hand made by Harvey Steinberg.
The display is available for viewing during regular library hours.

Adult Programs

Reiki Meditation
Thursday, October 2, 7-8:00 p.m.
Mary Ryan of Namaste Holistic Bodyworks will lead a meditation session. Reiki meditation balances the physical and spiritual energy in your body to increase mental health.
Registration suggested: Call (609) 989-6920 or email James Damron, jdamron@mcl.org

Classic Movies @ Your Library
Breakfast at Tiffany’s
Sunday, October 5, 2:00 p.m.
Breakfast at Tiffany’s is the 1961 film adaptation of Truman Capote's classic novella and is ideally cast with Audrey Hepburn in the role of Holly Golightly. The film follows the free-spirited gamine as she darts about New York, feted by wealthy men drawn to her megawatt charm and elegance, hoping that the party will never end. After "shopping" in front of a Tiffany's window, she meets aspiring writer Paul Varjak (George Peppard), and they begin a platonic friendship. Not rated. 115 minutes.
Registration suggested. Call (609) 989-6920 or email James Damron, jdamron@mcl.org

Greater Mercer TMA Outreach Event
Tuesday, October 7, 11:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m.
The Greater Mercer Transportation Management Association is a non-profit partnership of the public and private sectors dedicated to reducing traffic congestion and improving transportation in and around Mercer County through a variety of commuter programs and services. Representatives will be available in the library’s lobby area to answer patron questions about ridesharing, the latest transit schedules, construction projects, and other commuter-related information.

Introduction to NoveList - CANCELLED

Independent Films @ Your Library
Persepolis
Thursday, October 9, 7:00 p.m.
Persepolis is a black-and-white animated film based on Marjane Satrapi’s autobiographical graphic novel of the same name. It is the story of a precocious nine-year-old Iranian girl coming of age during the Islamic Revolution. The film won the Jury Prize at the 2007 Cannes Film Festival and was also nominated for the Academy Award for Best Animated Feature. Rated PG-13, it is 96 minutes long. Registration suggested. Call 609-989-6920 or email James Damron, jdamron@mcl.org.

One-Act Play Submissions Due
Wednesday, October 15
The deadline for play submissions for the Lawrence Library One-Act Play Festival, which will be held in April 2009, is Wednesday, October 15. Please email your submission as a Word document attachment to akerr@mcl.org or bring them to the library’s reference desk.
For more information please call Ann Kerr, 609-989-6922 or James Damron, 609-989-6915.

Meet the Geeks
Thursday, October 16, 5:30–7:30 p.m.
Do you have questions about computers and electronics? Now you can ask the information technology (IT) staff at the Lawrence Headquarters Branch Library’s questions about technology, or about library services such as the new library catalog or ListenNJ audio books. So bring in your electronic devices (with the manuals) for troubleshooting or instruction and learn how to properly use them. The IT Staff will also address issues related to PCs, home networking, and other “geek oriented” topics. They can also offer consumer tips in buying a new computer or other electronic device. Please email your questions to support@mcl.org by October 14. Registration suggested. Call (609) 989-6920 or email James Damron, jdamron@mcl.org

Introduction to the Pilates Method
Thursday, October 16, 7:00–8:00 p.m.
The Pilates Method of body conditioning emphasizes the balanced development of the body through, core strength, flexibility, and awareness in order to support efficient, graceful movement. Nancy Warner, director of Pennington Dance and a Pilates instructor certified by Romana Kryzanowska & Sari Meija Santo, will introduce Pilates in this workshop designed for all ability levels. The workshop is part lecture, part instruction and active participation is not required. Please bring a Pilates or yoga mat, if possible.
Registration suggested: Call (609) 989-6920 or email James Damron, jdamron@mcl.org

Boomers & Seniors Wii Bowling League
Saturday, October 18, 10:00 a.m.–12:00 noon
The Wii interactive video game is a fun and easy way to get some light exercise and socialize with friends.
Registration suggested: Call (609) 989-6920 or email James Damron, jdamron@mcl.org

Journaling Workshop with Poet Therese Halscheid
Saturday, October 18, 2–4:00 p.m.
The New Jersey Poetry Society and the Lawrence Headquarters Branch Library present a free journaling workshop, “Capturing moments in the outer and inner thoughts about them,” led by Poet Therese Halscheid. Author of three poetry collections, including Uncommon Geography, which won a 2007 Finalist Award for Paterson Poetry Book Prize, Therése Halscheid received a Greatest Hits Award from Pudding House Publications and a 2003 Fellowship for Poetry from the NJ State Council on the Arts.
Registration suggested: Call (609) 989-6920 or email James Damron, jdamron@mcl.org

Morning Book Club
The House of Mirth by Edith Wharton
Monday, October 20, 10–11:00 a.m.
The House of Mirth examines the conflict between rigid social expectation and personal desire in Edith Wharton’s best-known novel of Old New York. Lily Bart is intelligent and adept at playing society's games, which expect her to arrange an advantageous marriage for herself. Yet she sabotages all her potential marriages; she wants more for herself, but is too enamored of luxurious living to marry for love alone.
Registration suggested: Call (609) 989-6920 or email James Damron, jdamron@mcl.org

Blockbusters @ Your Library
The Other Boleyn Girl
Monday, October 20,6:30 pm,
The Other Boleyn Girl is a tale of intrigue, romance and betrayal set against the backdrop of a defining moment in 16th century European history: two beautiful sisters, Anne and Mary Boleyn, driven by their family's blind ambition, compete for the love of the handsome and passionate King Henry VIII. The 2008 drama is adapted from Philippa Gregory’s novel of the same name. PG-13. 115 min.
Registration suggested: Call (609) 989-6920 or email James Damron, jdamron@mcl.org

Evening Book Club
My Antonia by Willa Cather
Thursday, October 23, 7:00–8:30 pm
My Antonia is the final novel in Willa Cather’s prairie trilogy and tells the stories of several immigrant families who move to rural Nebraska to start new lives in America. My Antonia is considered to be Cather’s greatest work.
Registration suggested: Call 609-989-6920 or email James Damron, jdamron@mcl.org

Program Calendar for Children - October 2008
Lawrence
882-9246 or 989-6921

All programs are free. Programs do not require registration unless noted below.
We are open Sundays from 12:30pm to 5pm. Youth Information Desk telephone number is (609) 989-6921.
The library will be closed Monday, October 13 for Columbus Day.

Special Programs

Art Reception
Wednesday, October 1, 2008, 6:30—7:30 p.m.
In the Children’s Activity Room. No registration required. For EPS students and their families. Refreshments will be served.
"I Am Me": A celebration of our uniqueness. Presented by the kindergarten students of Eldridge Park Elementary School.

Morning Movie
Shrek the Third
Thursday, October 9 at 10am. No registration is required. Rated PG. Adults must supervise children throughout film.

Sunday Afternoon Movie
National Treasure 2: The Book of Secrets
Sunday, October 19 at 2pm in Room 3. No registration is required. Rated PG. Adults must supervise children throughout film.

Magic Show with John Carlson
Saturday, October 25 at 1pm. For ages 4-11 with a caregiver. Registration is required.

Preschool Halloween Parade
Thursday, October 30 at 10am. For children 5 and under with a caregiver. Registration is required starting October 1. Wear your custom as we parade for goodie through the library, paint a pumpkin and have refreshments.

Monthly Programs

Musical Adventures with Miss Amy
Thursday, October 2 at 10am in Room 3. For ages 2-5 with a caregiver. No registration is required.

Guitar Sing-along with Pat McKinley
Friday, October 10 at 10am in Room 3. For ages 6 and under with a caregiver. No registration is required.

Weekly Programs

Baby Time
For ages 6-24 months with a caregiver.
Wednesdays from 10am to 10:30am October 1, 8, 15, 22 and 29.

Toddler story-time and craft
For ages 2 to 3 ½ with a caregiver.
Monday at 10am October 6, 20 and 27.
Thursdays at 10am October 16 and 23.

Preschool story-time and craft
For ages 3 to 6 with a caregiver.
Monday at 11am October 6, 20 and 27.
Tuesdays at 10am October 7, 14, 21 and 28.

Story-time and craft for ages 2-5
With a caregiver.
Tuesdays at 1pm October 7, 14, 21 and 28.

Kindergarten through grade 4 story-time and craft
Tuesday evenings at 6:30pm October 7, 14, 21 and 28.

Kid Time: stories and craft
For grades K – 4.
Thursdays at 4pm October 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30.

Thursday evening story-time and craft
For ages 2-5 with a caregiver.
Thursdays at 7pm October 2, 9, 16 and 23*.
*There will be no evening story time on October 30.

Saturday morning story-time and craft
For ages 2-6 with a caregiver.
Saturdays at 11am October 4, 11, 18 and 25.

Lawrence Branch Youth Calendar