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

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 Thursday, March 26 1PM Tea was introduced

to England in the middle of the 17th century, but it wasn’t until the early 18th century, when the Golden Lyon Tea Shop opened in London, that women could purchase tea, and it remained an expensive and prestigious beverage. Learn how tea had an impact on both upper- and working-class women with Judith Krall-Russo, tea historian. No registration required.

Book Discussion Group Tuesday, March 3 7PM Join the Book Discussion Group for fascinating conversation. This month's book is The Friend, by Sigrid Nunez. No registration required.

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Mahjong Monday Monday, March 16 10:30AM Monday, March 30 10:30AM Need a space to meet other mahjong players? Stop in to the library with your tiles and your determination to win and play a few games. Note that this is not a training class: participants should already know the basics. No registration required.

Foreign Film: Brassed Off Sunday, March 15 1:30PM The funny, touching true story of a mining town facing major shutdowns in the mid-1980s. Facing an uncertain future, the townspeople rely on the local brass band for pride and encouragement. In English with English subtitles. 1997. R. 107 min. Hosted by Irv Slifkin. No registration required.

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Crochet Anyone? Monday, March 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 6:30PM Wed., March 4, 11, 18, 25 1PM Friday, March 6, 13, 20, 27 1PM Join craft enthusiasts for crocheting and conversation. Novices and experts welcome. Instruction available if needed. Please bring your own materials. No registration required.

Classic Comedies Thursdays Easy Living - March 5 2PM Midnight - March 19 2PM

Trouble in Paradise - March 24 2PM Ninotchka - April 2 2PM Paul Howe hosts a series of classic and screwball comedies. No registration required.

Bob Fosse Series Clips and Discussion Wednesday, March 4 12:30PM Cabaret Wednesday, March 11, 12:30PM Lenny Wednesday, March 18 12:30PM All that Jazz Wednesday, March 25 12:30PM

Star 80 Wednesday, April 1 12:30PM Join us for a series focusing on the films and career of multi-talented director and choreographer Bob Fosse, hosted by Joseph Truitt. No registration required.

Gaming for Grown-Ups Tuesday, March 17 6-8PM 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. Ages 18+

Movie Matinee: Judy Thursday, March 12 2PM Legendary performer Judy Garland (Renée Zellweger) arrives in London in the winter of 1968 to perform a series of sold-out concerts. No registration required.

Chronic Pain Self-Management Program for Seniors Monday, April 6 1PM This 6-week program will help you learn to deal with chronic pain and related problems, such as fatigue, isolation, and insomnia. Instructors will help you improve your strength, flexibility, and endurance. Other topics include nutrition and communicating effectively with health professionals. Intended for attendees 60+. Registration required.

Info Table: US Family Health Plan Thursday, March 12 10AM Thursday, March 26 10AM Health Benefits Consultant Josephine Grey will be in the lobby to answer questions about US Family Health Plan for qualified military personnel. No registration required.

ESL Intermediate Class Tuesdays March 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 1PM Thursdays March 5, 12, 19, 26 6PM

Practice your English grammar and conversation skills with others in this program, put on by Literacy New Jersey. An experienced volunteer tutor will help guide the conversation and provide assistance. No registration required.

Books and Movies Discussion: Saturday, March 21 11:30AM Join Joseph Truitt and Paul Howe--longtime educators about film and literature--for a guided discussion about films and books. This month's topic will be New York City. No registration necessary.

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Messy Masterpieces Friday, March 20 11:30AM Perfect for preschoolers with an interest in art! Join us as we cre-ate our own unique works in the style of some of the worlds most celebrated artists! This month, we will be creating our own Piet

Mondrian style paintings! Smocks welcome (an old tee-shirt will do)! Recommended for ages 2-5. Registration required. Toddler Storytime Mondays March 9, 16, 23, 30 10:30AM Fun for the little ones! Join us for stories, songs, fingerplays, and musical instruments for all. Best suited for toddlers up to 3 years old. No registration necessary but our space can only accommodate a maximum of fifty people so please arrive on time.

Preschool Storytime Tuesdays March 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 10:30AM 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.

Climbers and Crawlers Club Fridays, 10AM March 6, 13, 20, 27 This is an open-play gross motor skills program designed for little ones just starting to move and groove on their own, up to 18 months. We will be using different sized foam shapes to create interchangeable obstacles for the kids to go over, around, up, down and possibly through.

Baby Sensory Thursdays, 10AM March 5, 12, 19, 26 In this program we will be focusing on sensory play for little ones ages 0-18 months. Come out and experience different sounds, sights, textures and age appropriate developmental activities.

Bricks for Kidz Workshop: A Pirates Quest Sunday, March 1 2PM Shiver me timbers as we explore the

popular culture behind the life of a pirate! Build a motorized pirate ship, a helm and an anchor, as we batten down the hatches and prepare for muti-ny. For this event, children will have a 10-minute themed discussion. They will then build a model using LEGOS and Bricks 4 Kidz unique building instructions. Grades K-5. Registration required.

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, and create masterpieces of our very own! No prior art experience necessary. Grades K-4. Registration is required.

Kids Code! Thursday, March 26 6PM Coding may seem intimidating, but in this club, we make it look easy! Join us as we tackle a new project every month in this

kid-friendly coding program. Kids will use websites like scratch and thimble to create their own version of the months set project. While it may seem like just having fun, kids will be learning foundational aspects of coding that they can build on in the future. For grades 5-8, registration required.

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Read Across America Storytime Celebration Monday, March 3 10:30AM At this special, all age’s storytime, we will celebrate Read Across America, a holiday centered around the birthday of Dr. Seuss. With stories, crafts, and a “photo station”, this storytime will show kids how much fun reading can be!

Kid’s Move and Groove Wednesdays March 4, 11, 18, 25 10:30 AM Does your little one love to dance, sing, and get active? Join us for a program where we celebrate music through rhymes, songs,

and dance-alongs! This program will give kids a chance to learn new dance moves and get active! Perfect for ages 2-5, no registration.

Paws for Reading: Wilson Thursday, March 26 4PM, 4:15PM. 4:30PM, 4:45PM 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 Bearded Collie mix who is waiting to hear you read to him. Please note, sessions are in 15-minute blocks. Bring your favorite book from home or arrive early to choose a book from the library’s collection. Grades 1-4. Please register.

Facebook Storytime! Thursday March 19 6PM In this program, we bring the storytime to you! Join us for a 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.

Family Music Class Sunday, March 1 3PM Infants, toddlers, and preschool children- along with their parents or caregivers- join together as a musical community. Activities include playing rhythm instruments, having fun with rhymes, and singing and dancing to music of different tones and modalities. Please register. Ages 6 months-6 years.

Little Yogi Storytime Friday, March 27 11:30AM Is your little one interested in moving around during sto-rytime? Incorporating aspects of traditional storytime and kid’s yoga, this program keeps kids active and mindful while teaching them new and valuable skills! Join us as we read through a book and try poses that reflect the story and encourage mindfulness! This program is run by Ms. Lindsay, who is NOT a certified yoga instructor, but has experience teaching children basic poses! Registration required, and yoga mats are welcome but not required.

Write Stuff Tuesday, March 17 6-8PM This is a community service opportunity for children who may be too young for our 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 personnel. Children will receive a letter of participation at the end of the event. Open to kids in Pre-K and up. Parents are asked to stay to assist your children in grades 4 or younger. No registration required.

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Teen Advisory Board (TAB) Wednesday, March 4 6PM This is the chance for teens to have a say in the programming they would like to have at the library. Come out, have

some pizza, and let your voice be heard. Grades 7-12. Please register for the pizza order.

Meet and Make: TinkerCAD Tuesday, March 3 6-7PM TinkerCAD is a free, web-based site for creating 3D objects and files for use with the 3D printer. Follow the tutorials, or work on your own creation. Open to kids in grades 5-12. Registration is required.

Math League Practice Wednesday, March 11 7PM Wednesday, March 25 7PM The South Jersey Youth Math League offers this practice to help students learn competitive math skills and advanced problem-solving techniques to help you get ahead in your class. Open to kids ages 8-14, registration is required.

Meet and Make: Felt Cat Toys Saturday, March 14 2-4PM Today we'll be hand-sewing felt cat

toys that will be donated to the Burlington Coun-ty Animal Shelter. This will be considered volun-teer time, and we will hand out letters at the end of the event. Open to kids age 10 and up. Regis-tration is required.

South Jersey Youth Math League Competition Saturday, March 14 3PM South Jersey Youth Math League was estab-lished to give young students an introduction into the world of competitive math and a head start for higher level math courses. This program is designed for kids aged 8-14 and targets ele-mentary and middle school students. Contests encompass a variety of math topics and various subjects. There will be 3rd/4th, 5th/6th, and 7th/8th grade tests respectively. Registration is required.

Math in Art: Optical Illusions Tuesday, March 24 7-8PM Learn how to use shapes, colors, and patterns to create your own work of art. Open to grades 5-12. Space is limited, so please register.

TEEN AND TWEENS

Teen Smash Brothers Tournament Tuesday, March 31 6-8PM The format for this event will singles with double elimination. There will be no modifications to the brackets once we begin so please arrive on time. Teen observers are welcome to sit in and cheer for your friends or pick up a casual game between tournament rounds. Grades 7-12. Registration required to compete.

ALL AGES All Ages Chess Club Saturday, March 7 10AM Whether you have played before or not, join us for some rousing games of chess. We will have information on what the pieces are called and how they move for the true beginner and open play space for the seasoned player. All levels are encouraged to attend and bring a friend! We have a good number of boards for you to use, however if you have one that you prefer, please feel free to bring it with you

Maker Space: Second Saturday Sewing Saturday, March 14 10AM Please join us for Sewing Saturday in the Maker Space. Please feel

free to bring a project that you are currently 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 machines and shared supplies. If you require specific supplies you are encouraged to bring them with you. Fabric is also available for a small fee. No registration required

Maker Space Open Drop-In Friday, March 6 10-11AM Tuesday, March 10 6-8PM Wednesday, March 25 7-8PM Come check out the library's

Maker Space room and play with the many different tools and equipment we have on hand, like the 3D printer, sewing machines, snap circuits, button makers, etc. A staff member will be available for assistance. All ages. 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.

Wellness Mondays Less Pharm, More Table Monday, March 2 6:30PM

Essential Oils Made Easy Monday, March 9 6:30PM

Healthy in a Hurry Monday, March 16 6:30PM

Natural Migraine Relief Monday, March 23 6:30PM Join nutrition coach, natural food chef, and personal trainer Alene Brennan for a series of interactive workshops designed to educate, encourage, and inspire. No registration required.

Medicare Options Tuesday, March 31 5:30PM Marlton Medicare 101 will be offering an educational seminar about how Medicare works and what to expect with the plan options. They will discuss the elements of: Medicare Parts A and B, Part D Prescription Drug Plans, Medicare Advantage plans (Part C), and Medicare Supplements (Medigap). Learn how to verify if your doctor accepts the plan and how to calculate prescription costs. Learn how company agents and independent brokers are compensated. No registration required.

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