Newsletter and Program Guide of the Mount Laurel Library Vol 29, Issue 3 March 2020 mountlaurellibrary.org

Sunday Concert: Forever Judy Sunday, March 8 2PM

Francine Evans & Joel Zelnik will take you on this memorable musical program featuring America’s number one female vocalist, Judy Garland. Crafted with love, “Forever Judy” is an inspiring musical experience. No registration required.

Women and Tea in the Victorian Era Mahjong Monday Thursday, March 26 Monday, March 16 10:30AM 1PM Monday, March 30 10:30AM Tea was introduced Need a space to meet other mahjong to England in the middle of the players? Stop in to the library with 17th century, but it wasn’t until the early your tiles and your determination to 18th century, when the Golden Lyon win and play a few games. Note that this Tea Shop opened in London, that women is not a training class: participants could purchase tea, and it remained an should already know the basics. expensive and prestigious beverage. No registration required. Learn how tea had an impact on both upper- and working-class women with Judith Krall-Russo, tea historian. Foreign Film: No registration required. Brassed Off Sunday, March 15 1:30PM Book Discussion Group The funny, touching true story of a Tuesday, March 3 mining town facing major shutdowns in 7PM the mid-1980s. Facing an uncertain Join the Book Discussion Group for future, the townspeople rely on the local fascinating conversation. This month's brass band for pride and encouragement. book is The Friend, by Sigrid Nunez. In English with English subtitles. 1997. R. No registration required. 107 min. Hosted by Irv Slifkin. No registration required.

Library Hours Mon - Thurs. 9:30am - 9pm, Fri. 9:30am - 7pm, Sat. 9:30am - 5pm, Sun. 12 - 5pm 2 ADULTS Crochet Anyone? Chronic Pain Monday, March 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 Self-Management Program 6:30PM for Seniors Wed., March 4, 11, 18, 25 1PM Monday, April 6 Friday, March 6, 13, 20, 27 1PM Join craft enthusiasts for crocheting and 1PM conversation. Novices and experts welcome. This 6-week program will help you learn to deal Instruction available if needed. Please bring with chronic pain and related problems, such as your own materials. No registration required. fatigue, isolation, and insomnia. Instructors will help you improve your strength, flexibility, and endurance. Other topics include nutrition and Classic Comedies communicating effectively with health Thursdays professionals. Intended for attendees 60+. Easy Living - March 5 2PM Registration required. Midnight - March 19 2PM Trouble in Paradise - March 24 2PM Info Table: Ninotchka - April 2 2PM US Family Health Plan Paul Howe hosts a series of classic and Thursday, March 12 10AM screwball comedies. No registration required. Thursday, March 26 10AM Health Benefits Consultant Josephine Grey will be in the Series lobby to answer questions about US Family Health Plan for qualified Clips and Discussion military personnel. Wednesday, March 4 12:30PM No registration required. Cabaret Wednesday, March 11, 12:30PM ESL Intermediate Lenny Wednesday, March 18 12:30PM Class All that Jazz Tuesdays March 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 Wednesday, March 25 12:30PM 1PM Star 80 Thursdays Wednesday, April 1 12:30PM March 5, 12, 19, 26 Join us for a series focusing on the films and 6PM career of multi-talented director and Practice your English grammar and choreographer Bob Fosse, hosted by Joseph conversation skills with others in this program, Truitt. No registration required. put on by Literacy New Jersey. An experienced volunteer tutor will help guide the conversation Gaming for Grown-Ups and provide assistance. No registration Tuesday, March 17 6-8PM required. Join us for our game night and learn a new game, or play an old favorite. No experience needed, just your desire to get in the game. No registration required. Books and Ages 18+ Movies Discussion: Saturday, March 21 Movie Matinee: 11:30AM Judy Join Joseph Truitt and Paul Howe --longtime educators about film Thursday, March 12 2PM and literature--for a guided discussion Legendary performer Judy about films and books. This month's topic Garland (Renée Zellweger) will be New York City. arrives in London in the winter No registration necessary. of 1968 to perform a series of sold-out concerts. No registration required. KIDS

Messy Masterpieces Baby Sensory Friday, March 20 11:30AM Thursdays, 10AM Perfect for preschoolers with an March 5, 12, 19, 26 interest in art! Join us as we cre- In this program we will be ate our own unique works in the focusing on sensory play for little ones style of some of the worlds most ages 0-18 months. Come out and experience celebrated artists! This month, different sounds, sights, textures and age we will be creating our own Piet appropriate developmental activities. Mondrian style paintings! Smocks welcome (an old tee-shirt will do)! Recommended for ages 2-5. Registration required. Bricks for Kidz Workshop:

A Pirates Quest Sunday, March 1 Toddler Storytime 2PM Mondays Shiver me timbers as we explore the March 9, 16, 23, 30 10:30AM popular culture behind the life of a pirate! Build a Fun for the little ones! Join us for stories, motorized pirate ship, a helm and an anchor, as songs, fingerplays, and musical we batten down the hatches and prepare for muti- instruments for all. Best suited ny. For this event, children will have a 10-minute for toddlers up to 3 years old. themed discussion. They will then build a model No registration necessary but using LEGOS and Bricks 4 Kidz unique building our space can only accommodate a instructions. Grades K-5. Registration required. maximum of fifty people so please arrive on time. Abrakadoodle Sunday, March 29 2PM Abrakadoodle is a creative, fun art experience where kids are provided the opportunity to experiment as they discover exciting artists from around the globe. Join us for an ART-rageous adventure as we explore striking colors, exciting techniques, Preschool Storytime and create masterpieces of our very own! Tuesdays No prior art experience necessary. March 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 10:30AM Grades K-4. Registration is required. Join us at the Library for a fun-filled session of stories, songs, fingerplays, stretching exercises, and an art activity. Best suited for ages 3-6 years. No registration required. Kids Code! Thursday, March 26 6PM Coding may seem Climbers intimidating, but in this club, we make it look easy! and Crawlers Club Join us as we tackle a new Fridays, 10AM project every month in this March 6, 13, 20, 27 kid-friendly coding program. Kids will use This is an open-play gross motor skills program websites like scratch and thimble to create their designed for little ones just starting to move and own version of the months set project. While it groove on their own, up to 18 months. We will be may seem like just having fun, kids will be using different sized foam shapes to create learning foundational aspects of interchangeable obstacles for the kids to go coding that they can build on in the future. over, around, up, down and possibly through. For grades 5-8, registration required. 5 3 4 KIDS Read Across America Family Music Class Storytime Celebration Sunday, March 1 Monday, March 3 10:30AM 3PM Infants, toddlers, and preschool At this special, all age’s storytime, we will children- along with their celebrate Read Across America, a holiday parents or caregivers- join together as a centered around the birthday of Dr. Seuss. musical community. Activities include playing With stories, crafts, and a “photo station”, rhythm instruments, having fun with rhymes, this storytime will show kids how much fun and singing and dancing to music of different reading can be! tones and modalities. Please register.

Ages 6 months-6 years.

Kid’s Move and Groove Wednesdays Little Yogi Storytime March 4, 11, 18, 25 10:30 AM Friday, March 27 Does your little one love to dance, 11:30AM sing, and get active? Join us for a Is your little one interested in program where we celebrate moving around during sto- music through rhymes, songs, rytime? Incorporating aspects of and dance-alongs! This program will give kids traditional storytime and kid’s yoga, a chance to learn new dance moves and get this program keeps kids active and active! Perfect for ages 2-5, no registration. mindful while teaching them new and valuable skills! Join us as we read through a book and try poses that reflect the story Paws for Reading: and encourage mindfulness! This program is run by Ms. Lindsay, who is NOT a Wilson certified yoga instructor, but has experience Thursday, March 26 teaching children basic poses! 4PM, 4:15PM. 4:30PM, Registration required, and yoga mats 4:45PM are welcome but not required. Practice your reading skills with a captive canine audience in a private setting with Wilson, a registered therapy dog, and his owner, Ms. Judy. Wilson is a friendly ALL AGES Bearded Collie mix who is waiting to hear you read to him. Please note, sessions are in Write Stuff 15-minute blocks. Bring your favorite book Tuesday, March 17 6-8PM from home or arrive early to choose a book This is a community service opportunity for from the library’s collection. children who may be too young for our Grades 1-4. Please register. regular volunteer positions. Participants will color pictures, make cards, or write letters that will be distributed to nursing homes, children's hospitals, and deployed military Facebook Storytime! personnel. Children will receive a letter of Thursday March 19 participation at the end of the event. Open to 6PM kids in Pre-K and up. Parents are asked to In this program, we bring the stay to assist your children in grades 4 or storytime to you! Join us for a younger. No registration required. storytime right from your home as we live-stream books, rhymes, and songs directly through our Facebook page! This month, the theme is Earth Day! Just log on, head to our page, and enjoy the show! Perfect for ages 2-6. This program is entirely online, no registration required.

TEEN AND TWEENS

Teen Advisory Board (TAB) Teen Smash Brothers Tournament Wednesday, March 4 6PM Tuesday, March 31 6-8PM This is the chance for teens to have a The format for this event will singles with double say in the programming they would like elimination. There will be no modifications to the to have at the library. Come out, have brackets once we begin so please arrive on time. some pizza, and let your voice be heard. Grades Teen observers are welcome to sit in and cheer 7-12. Please register for the pizza order. for your friends or pick up a casual game between tournament rounds. Grades 7-12. Registration Meet and Make: TinkerCAD required to compete.

Tuesday, March 3 6-7PM TinkerCAD is a free, web-based site for creating 3D objects and files for use with the 3D printer. ALL AGES Follow the tutorials, or work on your own creation. Open to kids in grades 5-12. Registration is required. All Ages Chess Club Math League Practice Saturday, March 7 10AM Wednesday, March 11 7PM Whether you have played before Wednesday, March 25 7PM or not, join us for some rousing games of chess. The South Jersey Youth Math League offers this We will have information on what the pieces are called and how they move for the true practice to help students learn competitive math beginner and open play space for the seasoned skills and advanced problem-solving techniques player. All levels are encouraged to attend and to help you get ahead in your class. Open to bring a friend! We have a good number of boards kids ages 8-14, registration is required. for you to use, however if you have one that you

prefer, please feel free to bring it with you Meet and Make: Felt Cat Toys Maker Space: Saturday, March 14 2-4PM Second Saturday Sewing Today we'll be hand-sewing felt cat toys that will be donated to the Burlington Coun- Saturday, March 14 10AM Please join us for Sewing Saturday ty Animal Shelter. This will be considered volun- in the Maker Space. Please feel teer time, and we will hand out letters at the end free to bring a project that you are currently of the event. Open to kids age 10 and up. Regis- tration is required. working on, start a new one here, or simply learn how to use the machines. You will have

access to one of our four state of the art South Jersey Youth Math League machines and shared supplies. If you require Competition specific supplies you are encouraged to bring Saturday, March 14 3PM them with you. Fabric is also available for South Jersey Youth Math League was estab- a small fee. No registration required lished to give young students an introduction into the world of competitive math and a head Maker Space start for higher level math courses. This program Open Drop-In is designed for kids aged 8-14 and targets ele- mentary and middle school students. Contests Friday, March 6 10-11AM encompass a variety of math topics and various Tuesday, March 10 6-8PM subjects. There will be 3rd/4th, 5th/6th, and Wednesday, March 25 7-8PM 7th/8th grade tests respectively. Registration is Come check out the library's required. Maker Space room and play with the many different tools and equipment we have on hand, like the 3D printer, sewing machines, Math in Art: Optical Illusions snap circuits, button makers, etc. A staff Tuesday, March 24 7-8PM member will be available for assistance. Learn how to use shapes, colors, and patterns All ages. No registration required. to create your own work of art. Open to grades 5 5-12. Space is limited, so please register. 5 ADULTS

Medicare Options Wellness Tuesday, March 31 Mondays 5:30PM Marlton Medicare 101 will be offering an educational Less Pharm, seminar about how More Table Medicare works and what Monday, March 2 to expect with the plan options. 6:30PM They will discuss the elements of: Medicare Parts A and B, Part D Essential Oils Made Easy Prescription Drug Plans, Medicare Monday, March 9 6:30PM Advantage plans (Part C), and

Healthy in a Hurry Medicare Supplements (Medigap). Monday, March 16 6:30PM Learn how to verify if your doctor accepts the plan and how to Natural Migraine Relief calculate prescription costs. Learn Monday, March 23 6:30PM how company agents and independent brokers are compensated. Join nutrition coach, natural food chef, No registration required. and personal trainer Alene Brennan for a series of interactive workshops designed to educate, encourage, and inspire. No registration required.

Friends Corner

Thanks to everyone who made our January book sale such a success. By everyone we mean, the people who donated books for the sale, the sorters, who take the books from the front and “sort” the books putting them on the bookcases in the back room. Then there are the set up volunteers who move the bookcases from the back room to the room where the book sale takes place. Another group is the volunteers who collected the money for the books chosen and others who helped people find books they wanted. This brings us to the Sunday clean up group. This group of volunteers packed up left over books and moved the bookcases to the back room. As you can see it takes many people to have a book sale. Please think about how you can help for our next book sale in April. The January book sale made $6,000. Every penny of this will be given to the library to buy items that are needed. A special thank you to Bernie Garofola who did all the footwork that is needed to have a successful book sale. And to Karen Cohen for setting up the volunteer schedule.