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.
The start of the new year is one of the most challenging times to collect blood products as the threat of severe winter weather builds and can often lead to widespread blood drive cancellations. Additionally, an active cold and flu season may prevent people from keeping donation appointments as they rest and recover from illness. During National Blood Donor Month, the Red Cross celebrates those who generously roll up a sleeve to help save lives and urges those who are feeling well to make and keep donation appointments to help the blood supply stay on track throughout the winter.
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.
Cranbury
Jan. 17 – noon to 5 p.m. – Amazon TEB6, 22 Hightstown-Cranbury Station Road.
Bordentown
Jan. 22 – 2-7 p.m. – Rutgers EcoComplex, 1200 Florence-Columbus Road.
Lawrence Township
Jan. 22 – 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. – Church of Saint Ann, 1253 Lawrenceville Road.
Princeton
Jan. 22 – 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. – BXP, 101 Carnegie Center Dr.
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.
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.
Jan. 10 – 10:30 a.m. – Obstacle Course.
Jan. 10 – 1 p.m. – Mahjong Meetup.
Jan. 11 – 10 a.m. – National Hot Tea Day.
Jan. 11 – 10:30 a.m. – Financial Literacy: Tax Refunds.
Jan. 13 – 2 p.m. – Navigating Job Sites.
Jan. 14 – 10:15 a.m. – Baby and Toddler Time.
Jan. 14 – 10:45 a.m. – Preschool Storytime.
Jan. 15 – 2 p.m. – Resume Basics.
Jan. 15 – 5 p.m. – Table Top Role Playing.
Jan. 16 – 4 p.m. – Snowflake Extravaganza.
Jan. 17 – 1 p.m. – Mahjong Meetup.
Saturday, Jan. 11
Rabies Vaccination clinic: Northern Community Park from 1-2:30 p.m. in the building at the park, Groveville Road.
Cranbury
The Cranbury Public Library (CPL) is located at 30 Park Place West. For more information on listed events please call (609) 722-6992.
Jan. 10 – noon to 2 p.m. – Cranbury Senior Center Luncheon.
Jan. 11 – 10-11:30 a.m. – Tai Chi.
Jan. 11 – 1-3 p.m. – Sticky Fingers Cooking Presents: Cook and Books Cooking Class for Kids.
Jan. 12 – noon – Motorcycling Across Mongolia.
Jan. 12 – 2-4 p.m. – Cranbury Girl Scouts Troop 72349
Jan. 13 – 11 a.m. – Caregiver Support Group.
Jan. 13 – 12:30 p.m. – iPhone 101.
Jan. 13 – 1 p.m. – Senior Social Hour.
Jan. 13 – 1-3 p.m. – Cranbury Golden Age Neighbors.
Jan. 13 – 6 p.m. – CPL Cinemates Film Club.
Jan. 13 – 7:30-9 p.m. – Troop 2024.
Jan. 15 – 11 a.m. – Family Storytime!
Jan. 15 – 1:30 p.m. – Afternoon Book Discussion.
Jan. 15 – 6-7 p.m. – Cub Scouts.
Jan. 15 – 6-8 p.m. – Puzzle Club.
Jan. 16 – 3:30-4:30 p.m. – Thursday Crafternoon: DIY Snow Gauges!
Jan. 16 – 5-6 p.m. – Code Wiz at Cranbury Public Library!
Jan. 16 – 7 p.m. – Indivisible Cranbury.
Jan. 17 – 2 p.m. – Hawaiian History and Culture.
Cranbury Arts Council Gourgaud Gallery
Gourgaud Gallery is located in Town Hall, 23-A North Main St.
The Gourgaud Gallery is pleased to present a collection of artwork by board member and local professional artist: Kathleen Maguire Morolda through Jan. 26.
Color is the key to her paintings. Inspired by the natural beauty of the environment, Kathleen draws most of her creative energies from the natural beauty of her home state of New Jersey. Kathleen awakens the imagination of the observer through the creative manner in which she blends shape 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.
Saturday, Jan. 25
Rabies Vaccine Clinic will be held 1-2 p.m.
East Windsor/Hightstown
Hickory Corner Branch Library
Hickory Corner Branch Library is located at 138 Hickory Corner Road, East Windsor.
Jan. 10 – 10:30-11 a.m. – Story and Snack: Snowmen.
Jan. 10 – 11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. – Creation Station.
Jan. 10 – 2-4 p.m. – Matinee Movie – “Bob Marley: One Love (2024).
Jan. 11 – 10:30-11 a.m. – Family Fun Time.
Jan. 11 – 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. – Free play with mTinys.
Jan. 12 – 2-4 p.m. – Matinee Movie: “The Fall Guy” (2024).
Jan. 13 – 10:30-11 a.m. – Messy Monday.
Jan. 13 – noon to 6 p.m. – NYBC Blood Drive.
Jan. 13 – 2:30-3:30 p.m. – ESL Conversation.
Jan. 13 – 5-5:45 p.m. – School-age STEAM: Animal Tracks in the Snow.
Jan. 13 – 7-8 p.m. – Paint Like Ted Harrison.
Jan. 14 – 10:30-11 a.m. – Storytime.
Jan. 14 – 2:30-3:30 p.m. – Adult Craft: Blue Willow Plates in Tempera.
Jan. 14 – 4:30-5 p.m. – Lunar New Year Bingo.
Jan. 15 – 10:30-11 a.m. – Discovery Time.
Jan. 15 – 10:30-11:30 a.m. – Hickory Corner Book Club.
Jan. 15 – 2:30-3:30 p.m. – Current Events Chat.
Jan. 15 – 4:30-5:30 p.m. – Chess Club.
Jan. 15 – 6:30-7 p.m. – Family Fun Time.
Jan. 16 – 10:30-11 a.m. – Baby Time.
Jan. 16 – 11 a.m. to noon – Basic Skills Craft for Adults.
Jan. 16 – 2:30-3:30 p.m. – Crochet and Knit Corner.
Jan. 16 – 4-7 p.m. – Free Eye Screening.
Jan. 16 – 5-5:30 p.m. – Crafternoon: Little Owl Art Project and Read Aloud.
Jan. 16 – 6:30-8 p.m. – Chess for Adults.
Jan. 17 – 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. – Creation Station.
Jan. 17 – 10:30-11:30 a.m. – Basic Skills Craft for Adults.
Jan. 17 – 2-4 p.m. – Matinee Movie: “Life as We Know It” (2010.
Hightstown Branch Library
Hightstown Branch Library is located at 114 Franklin St., Hightstown.
Jan. 11 – 3-4 p.m. – Citizenship Exam Preparation.
Jan. 13 – 6-7 p.m. – Grades 1-8 Tutoring.
Jan. 14 – 5-8:15 p.m. – Learning English.
Jan. 15 – 10-10:30 a.m. – Wiggle, Giggle, READ!
Jan. 15 – 4-5 p.m. – Citizenship Exam Preparation.
Jan. 16 – 10-10:30 a.m. – Play Doh Storytime.
Jan. 16 – noon to 12:45 p.m. – Guided Meditation.
Twin Rivers Branch Library
Twin Rivers Branch Library is located at 276 Abbington Dr., East Windsor. For more information contact (609) 443-1880.
Jan. 10 – 10:30-11:30 a.m. – Little Builders.
Jan. 11 – 10:30 a.m. to noon – Resume Review.
Jan. 13 – 2-3 p.m. – Adult Nonfiction Book Club.
Jan. 13 – 4:30-5:15 p.m. – Kids’ Craft: Kids Paint with What?!
Jan. 13 – 6-7:30 p.m. – Resume Review.
Jan. 14 – 10:30-11:15 a.m. – Story and Songs.
Jan. 14 – 2-3 p.m. – Only Murders in the Library.
Jan. 14 – 4:30-5:15 p.m. – LEGO Free Play.
Jan. 15 – 11 a.m. to noon – Memory Makers: Activities for Adults with Memory Issues or Special Needs.
Jan. 15 – 6-7 p.m. – Tween/Teen Craft: Snowman Decoration.
Jan. 16 – 10:30-11:15 a.m. – Baby Time.
Jan. 16 – 2:30-3:15 p.m. – Little Artists.
Jan. 16 – 6:30-7:30 p.m. – Cook the Book.
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.
Jan. 10 – 4:30-5:30 p.m. – Read to a Therapy Dog.
Jan. 11 – 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. – Saturday Drop-In Fun.
Jan. 11 – 2-2:30 p.m. – Traditional Lion Dance.
Jan. 11 – 3-5 p.m. – Reading Buddies.
Jan. 13 – 5-6 p.m. – T(w)een Paint Night.
Jan. 13 – 6:30-7:30 p.m. – Cardio Dance – Dance Your Way to Fitness.
Jan. 14 – 2-3 p.m. – Adult Crafternoon – DIY Cleaning Supplies.
Jan. 14 – 4:30-5:30 p.m. – Art Club.
Jan. 14 – 6-7 p.m. – Engineering with Paper.
Jan. 15 – 10:30-11 a.m. – Sing-along with Sarah.
Jan. 15 – 6:30-7:30 p.m. – Sci-Fi Book Club: “Extinction” by Douglas Preston.
Jan. 16 – 6-7 p.m. – Drop-In Chess.
Jan. 17 – 4-5:45 p.m. – Muslin American Heritage Month Celebration.
Hopewell Valley
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.
Hopewell Public Library
Hopewell Public Library is located at 13 East Broad St., Hopewell.
Jan. 13 – 10:30-11:30 a.m. – Children’s Storytime.
Jan. 14 – 1-3 p.m. – Quilting Event.
Jan. 14 – 6:30-8:30 p.m. – Cookbook Club.
Jan. 15 – 6:30-8:30 p.m. – Michael Mills Speaker Series.
Hopewell Branch Library
Hopewell Branch Library is located at 245 Pennington Titusville Road, Pennington.
Jan. 10 – 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. – REAL ID: Mobile NJ Motor Vehicle Commission.
Jan. 11 – 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. – Card and Letter Writing Campaign for Meals on Wheels.
Jan. 11 – 10:30-11 a.m. – Storytime.
Jan. 11 – 1-2 p.m. – Pokémon Club.
Jan. 11 – 3:30-4:30 p.m. – Teen Service Event.
Jan. 13 – 10:30-11 a.m. – Storytime.
Jan. 13 – 2-3 p.m. – Monday Afternoon Book Club.
Jan. 13 – 2-4 p.m. – Open Enrollment Help: Health Insurance.
Jan. 13 – 4-5 p.m. – Crafternoon – Arctic Fox Craft.
Jan. 13 – 4:30-5:30 p.m. – Chess Club.
Jan. 14 – 10:30-11 a.m. – Toddler Rock.
Jan. 14 – 1-2 p.m. – Homeschool Teens Club – Discover America.
Jan. 14 – 2-3 p.m. – ESL Conversation Group.
Jan. 14 – 4-5 p.m. – Crafternoon – Arctic Fox Craft.
Jan. 15 – 10:30-11 a.m. – Babytime.
Jan. 15 – 2-3 p.m. – The Short of It: Aaliyah Bilal.
Jan. 15 – 6-6:30 p.m. – Storytime.
Jan. 16 – 10-11 a.m. – Cribbage and Coffee.
Jan. 16 – 10:30-11 a.m. – Storytime.
Jan. 16 – 4:30-5:30 p.m. – Lego Club.
Jan. 17 – 10 a.m. to noon – Mah Jongg in the Morning.
Pennington Public Library
Pennington Public Library is located at 30 N. Main St. For more information visit www.penningtonlibrary.org.
Jan. 14 – 7-8 p.m. – Vibrant Soups.
Jan. 15 – 10:30-11 a.m. – Family Storytime.
Jan. 15 – 7-8:15 p.m. – Author Talk: TJ Klune.
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
The Lawrence Township Library Branch is located at 2751 Brunswick Pike, Lawrence Township. For more information contact (609) 882-9246.
Jan. 10 – 10-10:30 a.m. – Movers and Shakers.
Jan. 11 – 10-11 a.m. – ESL Conversation Circle with Paula.
Jan. 11 – 2-3 p.m. – “No thank you, evil” Role Playing Game.
Jan. 12 – 2-2:45 p.m. – Chanukah-Themed Paper Circuits.
Jan. 13 – 10-11 a.m. – Morning Book Club: The First Ladies by Marie Benedict.
Jan. 13 – 10-10:45 a.m. – Storytime.
Jan. 13 – 4:15-4:45 p.m. – Round Singing.
Jan. 13 – 6:30-7 p.m. – Bean Mosaic.
Jan. 14 – 11-11:45 a.m. – Quiet Storytime.
Jan. 14 – 3-4 p.m. – Adult CrafterNoon: Take Home Craft and Upcycle Cart.
Jan. 14 – 6:30-7 p.m. – Tissue Paper Lanterns.
Jan. 15 – 10-10:45 a.m. – Storytime: Muslim Heritage Month.
Jan. 15 – 11 a.m. to noon – Sensory Playtime.
Jan. 15 – 1-2 p.m. – Google Docs.
Jan. 15 – 2:30-3:30 p.m. – Google Sheets.
Jan. 15 – 2:30-4 p.m. – Poetry Writing Workshop.
Jan. 15 – 5:30-7:15 p.m. – Film Screening: “Beetlejuice Beetlejuice” (2024).
Jan. 15 – 6:30-7:30 p.m. – Google Organizational Tools.
Jan. 15 – 6:30-7:15 p.m. – mTiny Robot Coding Basics.
Jan. 16 – 10-11 a.m. – Accessing Telehealth Appointments.
Jan. 16 – 10-10:30 a.m. – Baby Time.
Jan. 16 – 10-11:30 a.m. – Cook Talks: Mexican Cuisine.
Jan. 16 – 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. – Windows 11: Files and Folders.
Jan. 16 – 1-5 p.m. – Drop-in Upcycle Challenge: Let’s Get Organized!
Jan. 16 – 1-3 p.m. – Laughter: The Secret of Aging Gracefully.
Jan. 16 – 6-7 p.m. – Understanding Inheritance Tax.
Jan. 16 – 6:30-7:15 p.m. – Play with Clay.
Jan. 17 – 10-11 a.m. – Kids’ Drive-In Movie.
Jan. 17 – 10-11:30 a.m. – Open Lab/Northstar.
Jan. 17 – 2-3 p.m. – Word Essentials.
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.
Jan. 11 – 10:30-11 a.m. – American Sign Language Storytime.
Jan. 13 – 5:15-6 p.m. – Art Academy – Eadweard Muybridge.
Jan. 14 – 5:15-6:15 p.m. – Mythology Makers.
Jan. 14 – 6-7 p.m. – Paper Craft – Snowflakes.
Jan. 15 – 11 a.m. to noon – English Conversation Group.
Jan. 15 – 5:30-7 p.m. – Wood Pallet Painting for Teens.
Jan. 16 – 10:30-11:30 a.m. – Baby Playdate.
Jan. 17 – 10:30-11 a.m. – Toddler/Preschool Storytime.
Princeton
Saturday to Monday, Jan. 11-13
Princeton University Concerts (PUC) brings the fan-favorite Mahler Chamber Orchestra experience in virtual reality and spatial sound back to Princeton, this time with a new program of music exclusively from Felix Mendelssohn’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream. This immersive installation will be open to the public Saturday to Monday, Jan. 11-13, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., with up to eight patrons entering every half hour. Princeton University Concerts is located at the Woolworth Music Building on the Princeton University Campus.
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
Jan. 12 – 10-11:30 a.m. – Waterfowl Walk with South Jersey Wildlife Tours.
Jan. 15 – 1-3 p.m. – Weekday Land Stewardship Volunteer Session. Meeting at Mountain Lakes Housing Parking lot, 57 Mountain Ave., Princeton.
Jan. 18 – 10 a.m. to noon – Seed Sowing with FOPOS.
Jan. 20 – 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. – MLK Day of Service. Two session times – 10 a.m. to noon and 1-3 p.m.
Jan. 25 – 10 a.m. to noon – January Nature Walk.
Jan. 29 – 10 a.m. to noon – Weekday Land Stewardship Volunteer Session. Meeting location at Mountain Lakes House Parking lot, 57 Mountain Ave., Princeton.
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.
Princeton Public Library
Princeton Public Library is located at 65 Witherspoon St.
Jan. 10 – 9:45 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. – Job Seekers: Hiring: The View from HR.
Jan. 10 – 10:30 a.m. to noon – English Conversation Group.
Jan. 10 – 12:30-1:30 p.m. – Beyond the Concer Keynot with Sir Stephen Hough.
Jan. 10 – 7-9 p.m. – Teens: A Cappella Night.
Jan. 11 – 10:30-11 a.m. – Kids: Saturday Storytime!
Jan. 11 – 2-3 p.m. – Teens: Go Between Club.
Jan. 11 – 3:30-5 p.m. – Youth: Drop-In Chess Sessions.
Jan. 12 – 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. – Lisa Gardner in Conversation with Amy Jo Burns.
Jan. 12 – 3-4 p.m. – Bad Kitty Birthday Bash with Nick Bruel.
Jan. 13 – 11 a.m. to noon – Playtime Fun: Build It!
Jan. 13 – 6-7:30 p.m. – Feminist Book Discussion Group.
Jan. 13 – 6-8 p.m. – Bullet Journal Club.
Jan. 13 – 7-8:30 p.m. – English Conversation Group.
Jan. 13 – 7-8:30 p.m. – Workshop: Writers Room Poets.
Jan. 14 – 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. – Art: Princeton Sketchers.
Jan. 14 – 11 a.m. to noon – Playtime Fun: Build it!
Jan. 14 – 4-7 p.m. – Mercer County Community ID.
Jan. 14 – 4:30-5:15 p.m. – Writers Circle.
Jan. 14 – 6-7 p.m. – Panel Discussion: Sustainable Creativity – Inspiring Change Through Eco-Conscious Art.
Jan. 15 – 10 a.m. to noon – Drop in and Knit.
Jan. 15 – 10:30-11 a.m. – Kids: Storytime!
Jan. 15 – 11:30 a.m. to noon – Kids: Baby Storytime.
Jan. 15 – noon to 1 p.m. – Baby Play Group.
Jan. 15 – 2-3 p.m. – Tech: Using the Apple Watch.
Jan. 15 – 7-8 p.m. – Beyond Words: An Evening with Brook Shields at Richardson Auditorium in Alexander Hall, 68 Nassau St. on the Princeton University campus.
Jan. 16 – 10:30 a.m. to noon – English Conversation Group.
Jan. 16 – 10:30-11 a.m. – Kids: Storytime!
Jan. 16 – 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. – Tech: Ask the Mac Pros.
Jan. 16 – 11:30 a.m. to noon – Kids: Baby Storytime.
Jan. 16 – noon to 1 p.m. – Baby Play Group.
Jan. 16 – 4-5 p.m. – Kids: STEM Lab – Engineering Satellites with Origami.
Jan. 16 – 4-5:30 p.m. – Neurodivergent Crafts and Games.
Jan. 16 – 6-8 p.m. – Film and Panel Discussion: “Majority Rules.”
Jan. 16 – 6:30-8:30 p.m. – Tech: Advanced Photoshop.
Jan. 17 – 9:45 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. – Job Seekers: Using Stress to Your Advantage.
Jan. 17 – 10:30 a.m. to noon – English Conversation Group.
Jan. 17 – 3-4 p.m. – Teens: Take and Make (Photo Magnets).
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.
Through Sunday, Jan. 26
Princeton Makes, the vibrant artist cooperative located in the Princeton Shopping Center, is excited to announce the opening of its upcoming basement exhibition, Roots and Radiance. This thought-provoking exhibit will run through January 26, 2025, celebrating themes of growth, grounding, and the energy of new beginnings. An opening reception will be held from 5-7 p.m. Monday, Dec. 16 at 301 North Harrison St. For more information about Roots and Radiance or Princeton Makes visit www.princetonmakes.com. The Roots and Radiance exhibit is free and open to the public during Princeton Makes’ regular hours (Thursday to Sunday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.).
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.
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
Jan. 10 – 7-8:30 p.m. – Manifesting Beloved Community: Healing of the Planet for the Good of Humanity exhibit opening reception. The juried exhibition of work, presented in partnership with Art Against Racism, explores the interrelationship of community health and efforts to create an anti-racist society. The exhibit will be on view through March 1.
Jan. 17 – 7:30-9:30 p.m. – Dancing in the Dark: Our January Dance Party!
Jan. 20 – 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. – MLK Day of Service.
Jan. 28 – 7-8:30 p.m. – Winter Artist Meetup Collab with Artist in Residence Dr. Maria Lupo.
West Windsor Branch Library
West Windsor Branch Library is located at 333 N. Post Road, Princeton Junction.
Jan. 10 – 10:30-11 a.m. – Children’s Music with Ms. Kim.
Jan. 10 – 2-3:30 p.m. – Knitting, Crochet, Et Cetera!
Jan. 11 – 10-11:30 a.m. – Linda’s Day Farm New Year Social.
Jan. 11 – 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. – Comic Workshop with Masha Z! Time 11 a.m. to noon, ages 6-10 and time noon to 1 p.m., ages 10-16).
Jan. 11 – 2-4 :30 p.m. – Poetry Reading Group.
Jan. 12 – 1-3 p.m. – Drop-in Craft.
Jan. 13 – 10:30-11 a.m. – Baby Storytime.
Jan. 13 – 4:45-5:45 p.m. – Let’s Play Chess.
Jan. 13 – 6:30-7:30 p.m. – Lego Building Challenge.
Jan. 14 – 10:30-11 a.m. – Toddler Storytime.
Jan. 14 – 11 a.m. to noon – Playdate Pals.
Jan. 14 – Hijab and Keffiyeh Info Stations for Muslim Heritage Month.
Jan. 14 – 6:30-7 p.m. – Crochet Club.
Jan. 14 – 7-8 p.m. – SF Book Club – “Titanium Noir” by Nick Harkaway.
Jan. 15 – 10 a.m. to noon – Wednesday Morning Bookies: “Playground” by Richard Powers.
Jan. 15 – 10:30-11 a.m. – Little Libros – English/Spanish Storytime.
Jan. 15 – 2-4:15 p.m. – Wednesday Film Festival: “Rain Man.”
Jan. 16 – 10-11 a.m. – Toddler Storytime.
Jan. 16 – 11 a.m. to noon – Playdate Pals.
Jan. 16 – 5:30-6:30 p.m. – Let’s Learn Some Science!
Jan. 16 – 6:30-8 p.m. – Rule of Three reading Group: Trains.
Jan. 16 – 6:30-8 p.m. – Tabletop Gaming Night (Teens).
Jan. 17 – 10:30-11 a.m. – Tim Hoh’s Music for Kids.
Jan. 17 – 2-3:30 p.m. – Knitting, Crochet, Et Cetera!
Send items to calendar@centraljersey.com. The deadline for submissions each week is 5 p.m. on Tuesday. For details, call 732-358-5200, ext. 8233.
