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Mercer County Library System’s Adult and Family Programs
July 2009
All Branches will be Closed Friday, July 3 and Saturday, July 4 In observance of Independence Day
Sunday Hours at Lawrence, West Windsor, Ewing and Hickory Corner Branches resume September 13

Registration is required for all Programs. To register call 259-2150.

Computer Training

Beginning Internet training for adults
Individual, 1 hour classes for beginners and advanced beginners.

Database Training for Adults
Individual, 1-hour instruction in the use of databases on the
Mercer County Library System website. Choose up to three databases.
Open to High School age through adults.

Contact Barbara Smith for an appointment.

Program Calendar for Children - July 2009
Registration Is Required for All Programs
Please call the Library at 609-259-2150 for More Details

Robbinsville

Children’s Programs

Pre-school Storytime
Children, ages 4 and 5, on Tuesdays at 10:00 am, or Thursdays at 11:00 am.
6/30 & 7/2 Dancing Fun
7/7 & 7/9 Under Construction
7/14 & 7/16 Sing for Me
7/21 & 7/23 Act Out
7/28 & 7/30 Fun With Food

Toddler Storytime
Children, ages 2 and 3, accompanied by an adult on Tuesdays at 11:00 am, Wednesdays at 10:00 am, 11:00 am, or Thursdays at 10:00 am.
6/30, 7/1, & 7/2 Dance, Dance, Dance
7/7, 7/8, & 7/9 Construction Crew
7/14, 7/15, & 7/16 Musical Fun
7/21, 7/22, & 7/23 Get Creative
7/28, 7/29, & 7/30 Eat It Up

School-Age Storytime and Craft
Children entering first grade and up, on Mondays at 7 pm.
Program runs Monday, June 29 – Monday, August 3.

Creative Writing for Kids
The class will run from Tuesday, June 30 to Tuesday, August 4 at 6 pm.
This six week program is for children ages 9 to 11. Kids will improve their craft through art and writing activities as well as discussion about their favorite books, short stories, and poems.

Toddler Tunes
Friday, July 24 at 10:30 am
Sing along with Pat McKinley!
For children, ages 1 and up, accompanied by an adult.

Special Events

“Creative Animals” with Wallaby Tales
Thursday, July 9 7:00 pm
Learn how some animals build their homes using materials found in their natural surroundings and how others use nature’s resources to create some amazing “works of art!” Please note this presentation includes live animals. For children ages 6 and up. Registration begins June 26.

“Bob, The Froggy Prince” with Puppetonia
Friday, July 10 10:30 am
Watch all of our friends from Puppetonia as they present this silly puppet show of friendship, music, magic, and flies. For children ages 2 - 5. Registration begins June 26.

“Glue and Go” with Holly Cleeland
Tuesday, July 14 7:00 pm
Come learn how to make prize winning costumes out of household materials! Watch as Holly creates costumes before your very eyes. For children ages 6 and up. Registration begins June 26.

“Wizard of Oz” with Mr. Malcolm
Thursday, July 16 7:00 pm
Storyteller Mr. Malcolm will bring The Wizard of Oz to life right before your eyes. Come join the fun! For children ages 6 and up. Registration begins June 26.

Wild Rumpus
Friday, July 17 10:00 am to 12:00 pm
Children, ages 2 - 5, are invited to drop in for some monster fun! Come and enjoy special games and crafts. No registration needed.

Magic Tree House Party
Tuesday, July 21 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Children, ages 6 and up, are invited to drop in for games and crafts. No registration needed.

“The Magic of Brian Richards”
Thursday, July 23 7:00 pm
Be amazed as Magician Brian Richards reveals magical mysteries. For children ages 6 and up. Registration begins July 13.

“Smoke & Bubbles” with Mad Science
Tuesday, July 28 2:00 pm or 3:00 pm
This workshop is really "cool!" Kids will be mesmerized when we use dry ice to make bubbling potions, shivering quarters, popping corks, and a thrilling cemetery scene. For children ages 4 - 6. Registration begins July 13.

“Be Creative with Popcorn” with Chef Lisa Cifelli
Thursday, July 30 7:00 pm
Learn how to create a new treat from an old favorite as Chef Lisa turns popcorn into... S’mores and much more! For children ages 6 and up. Registration begins July 13.

Author Event
Come meet Emma McLaughlin & Nicola Kraus, authors of The Nanny Diaries and The Real Real
Thursday, July 30 at 2 p.m.

“Dinosaur Roar” with Oogles n Googles
Friday, July 31 10:30 am
Come jump, sing, and twist as you learn about Dinosaurs! For children ages 2 - 5. Registration begins July 13.

Teen Nights
Ages 11 and up. Registration begins June 22.

• Wednesday, July 8 at 6 pm – Stand-up Comedy! Are you funny? Do you want to be even funnier? Learn how to write and perform stand-up comedy material, conquer stage fright and build confidence.

• Wednesday, July 15 at 7 pm - Join local resident Alena Principato and learn to make beaded key chains.

• Wednesday, July 22 at 6 pm – Robbinsville Runway! The challenge: create couture out of everyday materials. Each participant will act as both a designer and a model.

• Wednesday, July 29 at 6:30 pm – Comic Book/Japanese Anime! Doug Baron teaches how characters are created and then you get to create your own Anime! Also learn the skills necessary to create your own comic book characters.

Robbinsville Youth Services Calendar