Send items to kchang@donnelly.media. The deadline for submissions each week is 5 p.m. on Tuesday.
Burlington, Mercer, Middlesex, and Somerset counties
The American Red Cross urges donors to make an appointment to give lifesaving blood or platelets in the new year to help keep the blood supply strong this winter. Type O negative blood donors and those giving platelets are especially urged to give now to keep critical blood products on the shelves for patients in need.
All who come to give in April will be automatically entered for a chance to win a $5,000 gift card. There will be three lucky winners. Additionally, those who come to give through April 13, will receive a $15 Amazon.com Gift Card by email. All who come to give later in the month, April 14-30, will receive an exclusive Red Cross T-shirt, while supplies last. See RedCrossBlood.org/Hope for details on all three offers.
Book a time to give by visiting RedCrossBlood.org, downloading the Red Cross Blood Donor App, or calling 1-800-RED CROSS.
American Red Cross Llura Gund Blood Donation Center – Central New Jersey
707 Alexander Road, Suite 101, Princeton
Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday: 12:30-7:15 p.m.
Thursday: 10:45 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Friday, Saturday, and Sunday: 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
East Windsor
April 6 – 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. – Beth El Synagogue, 50 Maple Stream Road.
Lawrenceville
April 7 – 1-6 p.m. – The Presbyterian Church of Lawrenceville, 2688 Main St.
Bordentown
April 8 – 2-7 p.m. – Rutgers EcoComplex, 1200 Florence- Columbus Road.
Hillsborough
April 13 – 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. – Hillsborough YMCA, 19 E. Mountain St.
Princeton
April 14 – 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. – Princeton University Frist Campus Center, 75 Washington Road.
Princeton Junction
April 14 – 2-7 p.m. – First Presbyterian Church of Dutch Neck, 154 S. Mill Road.
Nutrition
The Mercer County Nutrition Program for Older Adults has in-person lunches at nine of its locations.
The Nutrition Program for Older Adults provides a daily nutritionally balanced meal Monday through Friday, except for county and/or municipal holidays.
All meals meet the required one-third of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) daily referenced intake of nutrients for an individual 60 years or older.
Meals are available to Mercer County residents age 60 or older and their spouses (regardless of age), any county resident with a disability whose primary caregiver is a program participant, anyone volunteering in the program, and the personal care aides of program participants when they accompany a participant to the site where the meals are provided.
In-person services will be hosted at: Jennye Stubblefield Senior Center and Sam Naples Community Center in Trenton, Lawrence Township Senior Center, Princeton Café for Older Adults, John O. Wilson Neighborhood Service Center in Hamilton, Hamilton Senior Center, Hopewell Valley Senior Center, Hollowbrook Community Center in Ewing, and Robbinsville Senior Center.
Most meal services begin at 11:30 a.m., although times may vary by location, so call 609-989-6650 or inquire at a local site.
No payment is required for a meal; however, there is a suggested donation of $1 for each meal provided.
Reservations are required; call 609-989-6650 to reserve a spot.
Monthly menus can be found on the Nutrition Program for Older Adults web page.
If transportation is a barrier to participating in the congregate meals, Mercer County TRADE may be able to help; call 609-530-1971 or email trade@mercercounty.org. Some of the sites also may have transportation options for its participants.
There may be home-delivered options.
For more information, call 609-989-6650 or email adrc@mercercounty.org.
Hiring
Mercer County Correctional Police is hiring. Send resume to mcorrectioncareers@mercercounty.org.
Tai Chi Lessons
Learn and practice Tai Chi for free at Todd’s Tai Chi Group – at the Plainsboro Public Library, 9 Van Doren Street, Plainsboro on Saturdays – for beginners through intermediate level from 10-11:30 a.m. On Saturdays when the library room is not available practice is outside (weather permitting) at the Plainsboro Park off of Edgemere Avenue near the bocce ball court near the cricket parking area.
Bordentown
Wednesdays
The Bordentown Township Police Department offers Straight to Treatment on Wednesdays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Insurance is not necessary to receive assistance. Neither is residency in Burlington County. No appointment is needed.
For more information visit www.straighttotreatment.com or email treatment@co.burlington.nj.us.
First Saturday
Spring into action with the Bordentown City Green Team’s Toy Library! Bring your gently used toys to swap and bring home a new-to-you treasure! Join the Green Team on the first Saturday of every month from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the First Presbyterian Church on Farnsworth Avenue. Help reduce waste and keep the fun going.
Bordentown Library events
Bordentown Library is located at 18 E. Union St., Bordentown. For more information about the events below call 609-298-0622 or visit https://www.bcls.lib.nj.us/locations/bordentown-library.
April 4 – 10:30 a.m. – Parachute Time.
April 4 – 1 p.m. – Mahjong Meetup.
April 5 – 1 p.m. – Postcrossing Meetup.
April 8 – 10:15 a.m. – Baby and Toddler Time.
April 8 – 10:45 a.m. – Preschool Storytime.
April 8 – 1 p.m. – Tech Drop-in Help.
April 9 – 1 p.m. – Let’s Play Bridge.
April 9 – 5 p.m. – Table Top Role Playing.
April 10 – 11 a.m. – Gentle Yoga.
April 10 – 4 p.m. – Milk Carton Bird Feeders.
April 10 – 6 p.m. – Medicare 101.
April 10 – 7 p.m. – Reading is Murder Book Club.
April 11 – 1 p.m. – Mahjong Meetup.
Saturday, April 12
The Bordentown City Shade Tree Commission presents its annual tree planting at 9 a.m. in front of 324 Farnsworth. For more information contact BordentownCityShadeTree@gmail.com.
Sunday, April 13
April Garden Work Day at 1 p.m., Oliver Street Park.
Saturday, April 19
Families are invited to celebrate spring at Bordentown Township’s 10th Annual Easter Egg Hunt, taking place Saturday, April 19th at Northern Community Park on Groveville Road. The event kicks off PROMPTLY at 10 a.m., with two separate egg hunts designed for children ages 2 to 9. Participants are encouraged to bring their own baskets or bags to collect eggs. In addition to the traditional hunt, children will have the chance to find special Golden Eggs hidden throughout the fields. Those who find a Golden Egg can return it to the registration table to claim a giant Easter basket filled with goodies.
Tuesday, April 22
Rising Costs of Noise Pollution will be held at 7 p.m., Old City Hall, 11 Crosswicks St.
Saturday, May 10
Bordentown City will hold its Annual Citywide Yard Sale will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Paper Shredder is coming to town between 9 a.m. to noon at the Bordentown Township Public Works, 266 Crosswicks Road. Co-sponsored by the Bordentown City and township environmental commissions.
Ongoing
Bordentown Farmers Market is calling all local vendors and food trucks interested in joining the market for its 2025 season. The market runs every Sunday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. from June 1 to Oct. 26, rain or shine, at the Carslake Community Center, 207 Crosswicks St.
Cranbury
The Cranbury Public Library (CPL) is located at 30 Park Place West. For more information on listed events please call (609) 722-6992.
April 4 – 11 a.m. – First Fridays: Music and Movement with Ms. Jenni.
April 4 – 4-5 p.m. – Cranbury Girl Scout Troop 73480.
April 4 – 4-6 p.m. – Cranbury Girl Scout Troop 78204.
April 6 – noon to 6 p.m. – Green Chilies Group.
April 7 – 6:30-9:30 p.m. – Cranbury Historical and Preservation Society.
April 7 – 7:30-9 p.m. – Troop 2024.
April 8 – 3-4:30 p.m. – Great Decisions Foreign Policy Discussion Group.
April 8 – 7 p.m. – Winemaking from First Flower to the Final Squeeze.
April 9 – 10:30-11:30 a.m. – Gentle Yoga.
April 9 – 11 a.m. – Family Storytime!
April 9 – 7 p.m. – Democratic Committee.
April 9 – 7:30-10 p.m. – Cranbury Digital Camera Club.
April 10 – 3:30-4:30 p.m. – Thursday Crafternoon: Bubble Art!
April 10 – 5-6 p.m. – Teen Mashup Hour (or Whatever).
April 10 – 6 p.m. – The Evolving World of Financial Aid – Virtual Workshop.
April 10 – 7 p.m. – Indivisible Cranbury.
April 10 – 7 p.m. – Cranbury Public Library Board of Trustees Meeting.
April 11 – 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. – Pysanky: Ukranian Egg Decorating Workshop.
April 11 – 4-6 p.m. – Cranbury Girl Scout Troop 78204.
Cranbury Arts Council Gourgaud Gallery
Gourgaud Gallery is located in Town Hall, 23-A North Main St.
During the month of April, The Swanagan Gallery at the Cranbury Public Library in Cranbury will display a photography collection titled, “Rhythm and Flow” by local artist, Louise Palagyi.
Seasons, Tides, Celestial Bodies, they are all rhythmic and move to an ancient song played by an invisible drummer. In this collection of photographs, the viewer will experience the rhythm and flow of the ancient music of the natural world through a palate of light, shadow, texture, form and color.
Gallery hours are Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information visit cranburyartscouncil.com and gourgaudgallery.com.
As part of a non-profit Cranbury Arts Council, the Gourgaud Gallery donates 20% of art sales to the Cranbury Arts Council and its programs that support the arts in the community. Cash or a check made out to the artist is accepted as payment.
Open Sundays
Cranbury Historical and Preservation Society open Sundays from 1-4 p.m., 4 Park Place E.
East Windsor/Hightstown
Ongoing:
Hightstown Borough is seeking participants for its 2025 Memorial Day Parade as well as a grand marshal on May 26.
Hickory Corner Branch Library
Hickory Corner Branch Library is located at 138 Hickory Corner Road, East Windsor.
April 4 – 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. – Creation Station.
April 4 – 10:30-11:30 p.m. – Basic Skills Craft.
April 4 – 10:30-11 a.m. – Dance Party.
April 4 – 2-4 p.m. – Matinee Movie – “Geostorm” (2017).
April 5 – 10:30-11 a.m. – Family Fun Time.
April 5 – 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. – Free Play with mTiny Robots.
April 5 – 1-2:30 p.m. – Poetry Writing Workshop.
April 6 – 2-4 p.m. – Matinee Movie – “Strange World” (2022).
April 7 – 10:30-11 a.m. – Messy Monday.
April 7 – 2:30-3:30 p.m. – ESL Conversation.
April 7 – 5-5:45 p.m. – School-age STEAM: Egg Experiments.
April 7 – 6:30-7:30 p.m. – Investing for Beginners.
April 7 – 7-8 p.m. – Paint Like Mary Blair.
April 8 – 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. – Jigsaw Puzzle Swap.
April 8 – 10:30-11 a.m. – Storytime.
April 8 – 2:30-3:30 p.m. – Easy Cook: Tortellini en brodo.
April 8 – 4-5 p.m. – Getting Started with Kanopy.
April 8 – 4:30-5 p.m. – Learn to Draw Your Own Comic.
April 8 – 6-8 p.m. – ESL for Beginners.
April 9 – 10:30-11 a.m. – Discovery Time.
April 9 – 2:30-3:30 p.m. – Current Events Chat.
April 9 – 4:30-5:30 p.m. – Chess Club.
April 9 – 5-5:30 p.m. – Passover Storytime.
April 9 – 6:30-7 p.m. – Family Fun Time.
April 10 – 10 a.m. to noon – East Windsor Township Health Department COVID Test Distribution.
April 10 – 10:30-11 a.m. – Baby Time.
April 10 – 11 a.m. to noon – Basic Skills Craft.
April 10 – 2:30-3:30 p.m. – Crochet and Knit Corner.
April 10 – 5-5:30 p.m. – Crafternoon: Tulips and Sprinkles Craft.
April 10 – 6:30-8 p.m. – Chess for Adults.
April 11 – 10:30-11:30 a.m. – Basic Skills Craft.
April 11 – 10:30-11 a.m. – Story and Snack: Chicks.
April 11 – 11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. – Creation Station.
April 11 – 2-4 p.m. – Matinee Movie – “The Public” (2018).
Hightstown Branch Library
Hightstown Branch Library is located at 114 Franklin St., Hightstown.
April 5 – 10:30-11:15 a.m. – Writer’s Workshop and Author Visit.
April 5 – 3-4 p.m. – Citizenship Exam Preparation.
April 7 – 10-10:30 a.m. – Bilingual (Spanish/English) Games for Kids.
April 7 – 6-7 p.m. – Grades 1-8 Tutoring.
April 8 – 5-8:15 p.m. – Learning English.
April 9 – 10-10:30 a.m. – Wiggle, Giggle, READ!
April 9 – 10:30-11 a.m. – Library Playgroup.
April 9 – 3:30-4:30 p.m. – Citizenship Exam Preparation.
April 9 – 5:30-6:30 p.m. – Measles: How to protect your family and community.
April 10 – 10-10:30 a.m. – Play Doh Story Time.
April 10 – noon to 12:45 p.m. – Guided Meditation.
April 10 – 6-7 p.m. – Reading Buddies – Kids’ ESL Classes.
April 11 – 3-3:45 p.m. – East Egg Hunt.
Twin Rivers Branch Library
Twin Rivers Branch Library is located at 276 Abbington Dr., East Windsor. For more information contact (609) 443-1880.
April 4 – 10:30-11:30 a.m. – Little Builders.
April 7 – 4:30-5:15 p.m. – Kids’ Craft: Upcycle Art.
April 8 – 10:30-11 a.m. – Story and Songs.
April 9 – 6-6:45 p.m. – Tween/Teen Craft: Journal Decorating.
April 10 – 10:30-11 a.m. – Baby Time.
April 10 – 6:30-7:30 p.m. – Bingo.
Hillsborough
Photo submissions
The Administration/Clerk’s Office invites Hillsborough residents to share scenic photos of Hillsborough for the annual township calendar and planner. In the past, the calendar has showcased the township’s gorgeous open space and scenic locations including wildlife, farmland, parks, and rivers. When submitting photos, please don’t include people and pets, and avoid objects that distract including roofs, fences, and car windows. Please save pictures with your name and the location’s name before sending them to Deborah Ng at debng@hillsborough-nj. You will also need to fill out a photo release form that is located on the Hillsborough Township website.
Hillsborough Branch Library
The library is part of the Somerset County Library System at 379 S. Branch Road. For more information on the events visit sclsnj.org.
April 4 – 11-11:30 a.m. – Baby Ryme and Play.
April 5 – 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. – Saturday Drop-In Fun.
April 5 – 3-5 p.m. – Reading Buddies.
April 7 – 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. – Preschool Adventures – Cereal Bird Feeder.
April 7 – 2-3 p.m. – Senior Social Hour.
April 7 – 5-6 p.m. – T(w)een Paint Night.
April 7 – 6:30-7:30 p.m. – Line Dancing with Pam.
April 8 – 10:30-11 a.m. – Toddler Storytime.
April 8 – 2-3:30 p.m. – Adult Crafternoon – Fabric Bowl.
April 8 – 4:30-5:30 p.m. – Art Club.
April 8 – 6-7 p.m. – Tuesday Treats.
April 9 – 10:30-11 a.m. – Movin’ Munchkins.
April 9 – 2-3 p.m. – Coloring and Conversation.
April 9 – 5:30-7:30 p.m. – Mid-Week Moving Night – “Conclave.”
April 10 – 2-3 p.m. – English Conversation Group.
April 10 – 5-7 p.m. – Special Open House Event.
April 10 – 6-7 p.m. – Edgar Allan Poe – Performed by American Historical Theater.
April 11 – noon to 1 p.m. – Plant Help Desk- Presented by Rutgers Cooperative Extension.
April 11 – 4:30-5:30 p.m. – Read to a Therapy Dog.
Ongoing:
The Social Services Department is asking residents to donate the following items to the Hillsborough C.A.N. Food Pantry with detergents of all kinds, deodorant and shampoo. Donation drop-off is at the municipal court/health/social services entrance to the municipal building by the gazebo. Bins are provided for after-hours and weekend donations.
Free Radon Kits
Radon is a colorless, odorless radioactive gas formed from the breakdown of uranium and radon in rocks and soil that can build up in homes and get into the air we breathe. Radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer in the United States. Testing your home for radon is easy and homes with high levels of radon can be easily mitigated. The Hillsborough Health Department has received a grant from the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection for radon test kits. The kits are available and the health department is now distributing free radon test kits to residents on a first come, first served basis.
Hopewell Valley
Saturday, April 5
Hopewell Township Clean Communities is hosting the Spring 2025 Clean Sweep from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Public Works building. Registration is not required and protective gear will be provided. Contact Coordinator Melissa Laing at mlaing@hopewelltwp.org for more information.
Sunday, April 6
Hopewell Township is hosting a tree seedling giveaway for Hopewell Township residents from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the township’s Public Works building. Contact Jamie Bolles at (609) 737-0605 ext. 6640.
Saturdays at Howell Living History Farm
The farm is located at 70 Woodens Lane, Hopewell Township and is a facility of the Mercer County Park Commission. For more information on the events listed call 609-737-3299 or email info@howellfarm.org.
April 5 – 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. – Lambing Day.
April 12 – 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. – Potato Planting.
April 19 – 10 a.m. – Bird Excursion.
April 19 – 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. – Henhouse Visits.
April 25 – 7:30-9:30 p.m. – Barn Dance Fundraiser.
April 26 – 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. – Spring Beekeeping and Tree Planting.
Hopewell Public Library
Hopewell Public Library (HPL) is located at 13 East Broad St., Hopewell.
April 7 – 10:15-10:45 a.m. – Children’s Storytime.
April 8 – 6-8 p.m. – Sew Now What? (at 16 Seminary Ave.)
April 9 – 10 a.m. to noon – Sew Now What? (at 16 Seminary Ave.)
April 9 – 2-3:30 p.m. – Spring Artist Series No. 3.
April 9 – 7-8:30 p.m. – Butterfly Gardening. (at Hopewell Presbyterian Church, 80 W. Broad St.)
Hopewell Branch Library
Hopewell Branch Library is located at 245 Pennington Titusville Road, Pennington.
April 4 – 10 a.m. to noon – Mah Jongg in the Morning.
April 4 – 10:30-11 a.m. – Toddler Rock.
April 4 – 11-11:30 a.m. – Stay and Play.
April 7 – 10 a.m. to noon – Canasta Meetup.
April 7 – 10:30-11 a.m. – Storytime.
April 7 – 2-3 p.m. – Monday Afternoon Book Club.
April 7 – 4-5 p.m. – Crafternoon – Tissue Paper Egg.
April 7 – 4:30-5:30 p.m. – Chess Club.
April 8 – 10:30-11 a.m. – Toddler Rock.
April 8 – 1-2 p.m. – Homeschool Teens Club – Discover America.
April 8 – 2-3 p.m. – ESL Conversation Group.
April 8 – 4-5 p.m. – Crafternoon – Tissue Paper Egg.
April 9 – 10:30-11 a.m. – Babytime.
April 9 – 11 a.m. to noon – Egg Hunt.
April 9 – 2-3 p.m. – The Short of It: Susan Muaddi Darraj.
April 9 – 2-3:30 p.m. – Wednesday Scrabble.
April 9 – 4:30-5 p.m. – Reading Rebels.
April 9 – 7-8 p.m. – Sports Book Club.
April 10 – 10-11 a.m. – Cribbage and Coffee.
April 10 – 10:30-11 a.m. – Storytime.
April 10 – 2-3 p.m. – Thursday Dominoes.
April 10 – 4-5 p.m. – Egg Hunt.
April 11 – 10 a.m. to noon – Maj Jongg in the Morning.
April 11 – 10:30-11 a.m. – Toddler Rock.
April 11 – 11-11:30 a.m. – Stay and Play.
Pennington Public Library
Pennington Public Library is located at 30 N. Main St. For more information visit www.penningtonlibrary.org.
April 8 – 2-3 p.m. – Author Talk: Matthew Fleming.
April 8 – 7:30-8:30 p.m. – Too Busy for Books Book Club.
April 9 – 10:30-11 a.m. – Family Storytime.
April 10 – 7-8 p.m. – Rise and Shine: Breakfast and Brunch.
Sundays at Washington Crossing Park
The Historic Education Committee of the Washington Crossing Park Association (WCPA) will lead tours of the State Park on various Sundays from 1-2:30 p.m.
Tickets are free. As space is limited, all tickets must be reserved at Eventbrite. (https://www.eventbrite.com/e/free-washington-crossing-state-park-historic-walking-tours-tickets-634898156477)
Tours begin at the Washington Crossing Visitor Center Museum with a tour overview and a screening of the film, Ten Crucial Days: The Road to Liberty. Tour guides and state park historians will introduce participants to the Museum’s world-class Swan Historical Foundation Collection of Revolutionary War artifacts. They will also discuss Lloyd Garrison’s painting of Washington’s Crossing, and how it compares to other depictions of the 1776 Crossing.
Next, visitors will walk down Sullivan Drive to the entrance to Continental Lane, where you will engage in a discussion on the reasons why Gen. George Washington chose this spot for his history-changing campaign. From there, participants will walk to the park’s Stone Barn where they will examine a map of the Battle of Trenton and a large diorama of Washington’s Crossing, the March to Trenton, and the Battle of Trenton.
Finally, visitors will walk to the nearby Landing Overlook, where they will discuss the significance of the nearby 1740s Johnson Ferry House, and the importance of ferryboat operations to the Crossing and Landing.
Tours are free but donations to the Washington Crossing Park Association are gratefully accepted. Tours are contingent on the weather. For updates: call the Visitors Center at (609) 737-0623. You may also visit https://www.wcpa-nj.com/historic-tours for more information.
Contact Information: WCPA, Executive Director Annette Earling, info@washingtoncrossingparkassociation.com.
Lawrence Township
Saturday, April 12
Annual Egg Hunt will be held at 9 a.m., Central Park, 100 Dave Nevius Way, rain or shine. For more information contact Lawrence Recreation at (609) 844-7064.
The Lawrence Township Library Branch is located at 2751 Brunswick Pike, Lawrence Township. For more information contact (609) 882-9246.
April 4 – 10-10:30 a.m. – Movers and Shakers.
April 4 – 10-11 a.m. – Windows 11: Files and Folders.
April 4 – 2-3:30 p.m. – Open Lab/Northstar.
April 4 – 3-4 p.m. – Sensory Playtime.
April 5 – 10-11 a.m. – Evaluating Online Information.
April 5 – 11-11:45 a.m. – Storytime.
April 5 – 1:30-2:30 p.m. – Computer – Introduction to Canva.
April 5 – 3-4:30 p.m. – Open Lab/Northstar.
April 6 – 3-3:45 p.m. – Westminster Outreach Choir Family Concert.
April 7 – 10-11 a.m. – Learn to Use Libby.
April 7 – 10-10:45 a.m. – Storytime.
April 7 – 4:15-4:45 p.m. – Round Singing.
April 7 – 6:30-7 p.m. – Minecraft Cardboard Torch Craft.
April 8 – 11-11:45 a.m. – Quiet Storytime.
April 8 – 2-3:30 p.m. – Open Lab/Northstar.
April 8 – 3-4 p.m. – Adult Crafternoon and Makerspace.
April 8 – 6:30-7 p.m. – Pokémon Craft Night: Pokeball Paper Craft.
April 9 – 10-10:45 a.m. – Storytime.
April 9 – 10-11 a.m. – Word Essentials.
April 9 – 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. – Early Childhood Developmental Screenongs.
April 9 – 1-2 p.m. – ESL Conversation Circle with Andrew.
April 9 – 2-3 p.m. – Sci-Fi Shorts Book Club: All Summer in a Day by Ray Bradbury.
April 9 – 6:30-7:30 p.m. – Excel Essentials.
April 9 – 6:30-7:15 p.m. – mTiny Robot Coding Basics.
April 10 – 10-10:30 a.m. – Baby Time.
April 10 – 10-11:30 a.m. – Fiction Writers’ Workshop: Sharing Your Words.
April 10 – 1-5 p.m. – Drop-in Upcycle Challenge: Let’s Get Organized!
April 10 – 2:30-4 p.m. – Open Lab/Northstar.
April 10 – 6:30-7:30 p.m. – Google Drive.
April 10 – 6:30-7:15 p.m. – Play with Clay.
April 10 – 6:30-8 p.m. – Poetry Circle: Poetry Month Reading.
April 11 – 10-10:30 a.m. – Movers and Shakers.
April 11 – 3-4 p.m. – Sensory Playtime.
Anne Demarais Nature Center (ADNC)
The center is located at 481 Drexel Ave.
Every month, on the first Saturday, Lawrence Township Environmental Education Foundation is sponsoring walks through the meadow at the Lawrence Nature Center and through the Drexel Woods to see the wonders of nature, learn about the history of Lawrence Township and enjoy the great outdoors. Check back on the center’s Events page to see what is coming up and to register for a walk.
Montgomery
Montgomery Library is located at 100 Community Dr., Skillman. For more information call (908) 458-8401.
April 4 – 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. – Preschool Playtime.
April 5 – 10:30 a.m. – Mandarin Storytime.
April 7 – 5:15 p.m. – Books and Baking
April 8 – 10 a.m. – Tuesday Morning Page Turners.
April 8 – 6 p.m. – Paper Craft.
April 9 – 11 a.m. – English Conversation Group.
April 9 – 2 p.m. – Montgomery Writer’s Circle.
April 9 – 5 p.m. – Pysanka (Ukranian Easter Egg Workshop).
April 11 – 10 a.m. – Preschool Playtime.
Saturday, April 12
Stream cleanup will be held from 9-11 a.m., Montgomery Veterans Park, 235 Harlingen Road, Belle Mead.
Ongoing:
Radon Kits are available at the Montgomery Health Department, Second Floor of Municipal Center, Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Princeton
Happenings at McCarter Theater
McCarter Theatre Center is located at 91 University Place, Princeton. For more information about events listed or for tickets visit www.mccarter.org.
FOPOS
Friends of Princeton Open Space (FOPOS) has a number of events lined up. For more information visit www.fopos.org.
FOPOS is hosting its ninth annual photo contest, Perspectives on Preservation, sponsored by REI Co-op Princeton.
The Perspectives on Preservation photo contest showcases the diverse forms of beauty that photographers find in the Mountain Lakes Open Space Area and builds awareness of the role Mountain Lakes plays in protecting biodiversity and enhancing quality of life in our community. The goal is to encourage residents to explore the natural world more deeply and to learn what our community most loves and values about the Mountain Lakes Preserve and surrounding area. For more information visit https://www.fopos.org/perspectives-photo-contest
April 5 – 8-10 a.m. – Spring Bird Walk with Winnie Hughes Spar at Billy Johnson Mountain Lakes Nature Preserve.
April 9 – 10 a.m. to noon – Weekday Land Stewardship Volunteer Session.
April 12 – 10 a.m. to noon – Foraging as Stewardship: Garlic Mustard.
April 19 – 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. – Land Stewardship Volunteer Session.
April 26 – 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. – Earth Day Land Stewardship Volunteer Event. Two volunteer sessions from 10 a.m. to noon and 1-3 p.m.
April 27 – 10 a.m. to noon – Foraging as Stewardship: Garlic Mustard.
April 30 – 1-3 p.m. – Weekday Land Stewardship Volunteer Session.
Happenings at Morven Museum & Garden
Morven Museum & Garden is located at 55 Stockton St. Hours are Wednesday to Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information contact info@morven.org.
Through April 7 – Morven’s Spring Plant Sale is open for online ordering until April 7. Our expert horticulturists have curated a selection of beautiful annuals, perennials, shrubs, and edible plants ready for spring planting. Plant ordering is on a first-come, first-served basis, and some plants sell out quickly. Visit https://www.morven.org/fy25/plantsale.
Princeton Public Library
Princeton Public Library is located at 65 Witherspoon St.
April 4 – 9:45 a.m. to noon – Job Seekers: the Art of Building Influence.
April 4 – 10:30 a.m. to noon – English Conversation Group.
April 4 – 5:30-7 p.m. – PEFF Film: “Flow.”
April 5 – 10 a.m. to noon – PEFF Film: “Hvaldimir: Conversation with a Spy Whale.”
April 5 – 10:30-11 a.m. – Kids: Saturday Storytime!
April 5 – 11:30 a.m. to noon – Kids: Mandarin Chinese Storytime.
April 5 – 1-2 p.m. – PEFF: “The Three Little Pigs.”
April 5 – 2-3 p.m. – Chemistry for Kids.
April 5 – 3-4 p.m. – PEFF Film: “Seaweed Stories.”
April 5 – 3-4 p.m. – PEFF: “Wild Blue and You: The Save Coastal Wildlife Story.”
April 5 – 5-5:30 p.m. – PEFF Film and Q&A: “Bird Safe.”
April 5 – 5:30-6:30 p.m. – PEFF Film: “Birdsong.”
April 6 – 11:05 a.m. to 1 p.m. – PEFF Film and Q&A: “Been Here, Stay Here.”
April 6 – 1-2 p.m. – PEFF Film and Q&A: “Chasing Time.”
April 6 – 3:30-4 p.m. – Kids: Russian Storytime.
April 6 – 4-4:45 p.m. – Kids: Russian Book Club.
April 6 – 4-5:30 p.m. – PEFF Film and Q&A: “Unearth.”
April 7 – 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. – AARP Tax Assistance by Appointment.
April 7 – 11 a.m. to noon – Playtime Fun: Build it!
April 7 – 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. – “The Great Gatsby” Community Read-Aloud – A Great Gatsby at 100 event.
April 7 – noon to 1:30 p.m. – English Conversation Group.
April 7 – 1-2 p.m. – Library Reads.
April 7 – 3-5 p.m. – An Afternoon with Jennifer Weiner – A Beyond Words Fundraising event.
April 7 – 3:15-6 p.m. – Kids and Teens: Homework Help.
April 7 – 6-8 p.m. – Citizenship Test Prep Course.
April 7 – 6-8 p.m. – Course: Learn English at the Library.
April 7 – 6-7:30 p.m. – Feminist Book Discussion Group.
April 7 – 7-8:30 p.m. – English Conversation Group.
April 8 – 10:30 a.m. to noon – English Conversation Group.
April 8 – 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. – Art: Princeton Sketchers.
April 8 – 10:30-11 a.m. – Kids: Storytime Jeff – A special Storytime! series.
April 8 – 2-3:30 p.m. – Tech: All Things Google.
April 8 – 3:15-6 p.m. – Kids and Teens: Homework Help.
April 8 – 4-7 p.m. – Mercer County Community ID.
April 8 – 4-5 p.m. – Lecture: Financial Safety with PNC Bank.
April 8 – 7-8:15 p.m. – Author: Nghi Vo – A Great Gatsby at 100 event.
April 9 – All Day – Kids: “Zoom Squirrel” Scavenger Hunt – a National Library Week program.
April 9 – 9-10 a.m. – Kids: “Zoom Squirrel” Take and Make.
April 9 – 10 a.m. to noon – Drop in and Knit.
April 9 – 10-10:30 a.m. – Coffee with the Director at Labyrinth Books – a National Library Week program.
April 9 – 10:30-11 a.m. – Kids: “Zoom Squirrel” Storytime at Labyrinth Books. – a National Library Week program.
April 9 – 11:30 a.m. to noon – Kids: Baby Storytime.
April 9 – noon to 1 p.m. – Baby Play Group.
April 9 – 12:30-2 p.m. – Course: Learn English at the Library.
April 9 – 3:15-6 p.m. – Kids and Teens: Homework Help.
April 9 – 4-5:30 p.m. – English Conversation Group.
April 9 – 4-4:45 p.m. – Build with Lego.
April 9 – 4-5:30 p.m. – Kids: Chess Lessons for Beginners.
April 9 – 7-8 p.m. – Author: Lynn Steger Strong.
April 10 – All Day – Kids: “Zoom Squirrel” Scavenger Hunt – a National Library Week program.
April 10 – 10:30-11 a.m. – Kids: Storytime!
April 10 – 10:30-11:30 a.m. – Fiction Book Group.
April 10 – 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. – Tech: Ask the Mac Pros.
April 10 – 11:30 a.m. to noon – Kids: Baby Storytime.
April 10 – noon to 1 p.m. – Baby Play Group.
April 10 – 4:30-6 p.m. – Kids and Teens: Homework Help.
April 10 – 6:30-8:30 p.m. – Princeton Tech Meetup: Building High-Quality AI Software.
April 10 – 7:15-8:30 p.m. – Black Voices Book Group.
April 11 – All Day – Kids: “Zoom Squirrel” Scavenger Hunt – a National Library Week program.
April 11 – 9:45 a.m. to noon – Job Seekers: Visualization and Your Job Search.
April 11 – 10:30 a.m. to noon – English Conversation Group.
Princeton University Library
Princeton University Library (PUL). For more information about the exhibition, public tours, and related programming, visit: https://library.princeton.edu/
Lewis Center of the Arts
Lewis Center of the Arts is located at 122 Alexander St., Princeton.
Center for Modern Aging Princeton
Center for Modern Aging Princeton is located at 101 Poor Farm Road, Building B. For more information contact (609) 751-9699 ext. 105. Programs include in-person, hybrid, or virtual.
West Windsor
Kelsey Theatre at Mercer is located at the Mercer County Community College (MCCC), 1200 Old Trenton Road, West Windsor. For more information visit www.kelseytheatre.org.
A washed-up Broadway playwright has a plan to revive his career: a plan that involves theft, betrayal, and murder—along with loads of laughs—in the dark comedy-thriller “Deathtrap,” presented by Maurer Productions OnStage at the Kelsey Theatre, April 4-13, on Mercer County Community College’s West Windsor Campus.
Dates and showtimes for “Deathtrap” are Friday, April 4, and Saturday, April 5, at 8 p.m.; Saturday, April 12, at 2 p.m. and 8 p.m.; and Sunday, April 6 and April 13, at 2 p.m.
West Windsor Arts
West Windsor Arts Council, located at 952 Alexander Road, West Windsor, is hosting a number of events. For more information, visit westwindsorarts.org/artists
A Fundraising Art Show will be held through April 5.
April 8 to May 21 – Member Show: “Your Visual Story Through Art.” Member Show opening reception will be held from 7-8:30 p.m., Friday, April 11.
West Windsor Branch Library
West Windsor Branch Library is located at 333 N. Post Road, Princeton Junction.
April 4 – 10:30-11 a.m. – Sing Along with Sarah.
April 4 – 2-3:30 p.m. – Knitting, Crochet, Et Cetera!
April 4 – 3:45-4:45 p.m. – Gnomes and Fairies in Polymer Clay.
April 5 – 10-11 a.m. – Sahaja Yoga Meditation.
April 5 – 1:30-3:30 p.m. – Ikebana: The Japanese Art of Floral Arranging.
April 6 – 1-3 p.m. – Drop-in Craft: National Library Week Hearts.
April 7 – 10:30-11 a.m. – Baby Storytime.
April 7 – 1-3 p.m. – Estate Planning Workshop.
April 7 – 4:45-5:45 p.m. – Let’s Play Chess.
April 7 – 6:30-7:30 p.m. – Coding Basics with mTiny Robots.
April 8 – 10:30-11 a.m. – Toddler Storytime with Guest Reader.
April 8 – 11 a.m. to noon – Playdate Pals.
April 8 – 6:30-7:30 p.m. – Crochet Club.
April 8 – 7-8 p.m. – SF Book Club – “Road Out of Winter” by Alison Stine.
April 9 – 10-11 a.m. – Crafts for Grown-ups: Quilling.
April 9 – 11-11:30 a.m. – Baby Storytime.
April 9 – 1:30-4:30 p.m. – Drop-in Craft: National Library Week Hearts.
April 9 – 2-4:10 p.m. – Wednesday Film Festival: “Iron Man” (2008).
April 10 – 10-10:30 a.m. and 11-11:30 a.m. – Little STEAMers.
April 10 – 4:45-5:45 p.m. – Dreams2Code Coding Class.
April 11 – 10:30-11 a.m. – Sing Along with Ms. Pat.
April 11 – 1:30-4:30 p.m. – Drop-in Craft: National Library Week Hearts.
April 11 – 2-3:30 p.m. – Knitting, Crochet, Et Cetera!
