NJ Events Calendar

  • Friends of the Lawrence Library January Book Sale

    Lawrence Branch of Mercer County Library System 2751 Brunswick Pike, Lawrenceville, NJ, United States

    books Shop the Friends of the Lawrence Library January Book Sale for thousands of used, gently-read books for readers of all ages. A special Early Admission event will be held on Thursday, January 29, from 1 to 4 pm where the public will have the first chance to get some amazing deals. Entry to the […]

  • Ten Crucial Days

    Lawrence Branch of Mercer County Library System 2751 Brunswick Pike, Lawrenceville, NJ, United States

    Take a moment to reflect on a pivotal turning point in the American Revolution—the “Ten Crucial Days” of 1776-77. Drawing from his book, Winning the Ten Crucial Days, historian David Price explores this decisive winter campaign, revealing how leadership, geography, weather, artillery, and contingency converged to secure General George Washington’s victory and alter the course […]

  • Music That Tells a Story: Opera 101

    Lawrence Branch of Mercer County Library System 2751 Brunswick Pike, Lawrenceville, NJ, United States

    This immersive, relaxed workshop for all ages offers vocal coaching and insights into singing opera from Princeton University voice professor Rochelle Ellis and soprano Emily Margevitch, a Company Artist with Opera Delaware. Presented by the Princeton Festival Guild with support from the Lento family in honor of Takako Lento. Free with registration. Call 609-497-0020 or […]

    Free
  • Friends of the Lawrence Library Book Sale

    Friends of the Lawrence Library Book Sale

    Lawrence Branch of Mercer County Library System 2751 Brunswick Pike, Lawrenceville, NJ, United States

    Shop the Friends of the Lawrence Library Book Sale for thousands of used, gently-read books for readers of all ages. A special Early Admission event will be held on Thursday, May 15, from 1-4 pm. Entry to the Early Admission is free for current members of the Friends of the Lawrence Library, $5 for the […]

  • Mother’s Day Musical Bouquet

    Lawrence Branch of Mercer County Library System 2751 Brunswick Pike, Lawrenceville, NJ, United States

    Singer Francine Evans and jazz pianist Joel Zelnik will honor mothers, grandmothers and great-grandmothers with a special pre-Mother's Day concert. Sing along to timeless classics like “Que Sera, Sera,” “Wind Beneath My Wings,” and “Mama Mia.” Register online on LibCal at https://mcl.org/.  

    Free
  • National Poetry Month at the Lawrence Library

    National Poetry Month at the Lawrence Library

    Lawrence Branch of Mercer County Library System 2751 Brunswick Pike, Lawrenceville, NJ, United States

    Celebrate National Poetry Month at the Lawrence Headquarters Branch of the Mercer County Library System. Poetry Reading and Open Mic Night Thursday, April 3 6:30 pm Local talents Maxine Susman and Ilene Millman. Maxine Susman, with her latest poetry collection Northern Swim, has been published in numerous journals and anthologies. Ilene Millman, a two-time Pushcart […]

    Free
  • TrashedArt Contest 

    Lawrence Branch of Mercer County Library System 2751 Brunswick Pike, Lawrenceville, NJ, United States

    In March and April, art will be displayed for the 16th Annual TrashedArt Contest at the Lawrence Headquarters branch of the Mercer County Library System. The contest celebrates Earth Day by asking residents to turn trash into artwork. You will have a chance to view photographs of the artwork and vote for the “People’s Choice” […]

  • NJ Slavery and the Underground Railroad Presentation 

    Lawrence Branch of Mercer County Library System 2751 Brunswick Pike, Lawrenceville, NJ, United States

    Celebrate Black History Month with Richard Moody, an amateur historian, as he deepens your understanding of slavery and the Underground Railroad in New Jersey. His presentation delves into the origins of the slave trade, the harrowing Middle Passage, and the gradual abolition of slavery in New Jersey and neighboring states. Moody highlights the crucial roles […]

    Free
  • Family & Friends CPR

    Lawrence Branch of Mercer County Library System 2751 Brunswick Pike, Lawrenceville, NJ, United States

    Learn lifesaving techniques during Penn Medicine Princeton Health’s Free CPR Month Training. The first Family & Friends CPR session teaches you how to perform CPR on an infant (age 1 and younger) who is choking, and will be held from 6:30-7:15 pm. The second session teaches you how to perform CPR on an adult or […]