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.
Book a time to give by visiting RedCrossBlood.org, downloading the Red Cross Blood Donor App, or calling 1-800-RED CROSS.
Through Feb. 28 donors will get a $15 e-gift card to a merchant of choice. See RedCrossBlood.org/Flurry for details.
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.
Pennington
Jan. 31 – 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. – Capital Health Medical Center-Hopewell, One Capital Way.
Feb. 6 – 1-6 p.m. – Trenton Cyrus Lodge No. 5, 131 Burd St.
Feb. 8 – 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. – St. James Church, 17 Eglantine Ave.
Hillsborough
Feb. 9 – 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Hillsborough YMCA, 19 E. Mountain St.
Bordentown
Feb. 10 – 2-7 p.m. – Bordentown Elks Lodge 2085, 11 Amboy Road.
Feb. 11 – 2-7 p.m. – Holiday Inn Express Bordentown-Trenton South, 195 Route 130 N.
Princeton
Feb. 14 – 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. – Princeton University First Campus Center, 75 Washington 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.
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. 31 – 10 a.m. – Puzzle Exchange.
Jan. 31 – 1 p.m. – Mahjong Meetup.
Feb. 1 – 1 p.m. – Let’s Learn Bridge.
Feb. 4 – 2 p.m. – Intro to Computers.
Feb. 4 – 10:30 a.m. – Stay and Play: Scavenger Hunt.
Feb. 4 – 6:30 p.m. – Valentine’s Day Craft.
Feb. 5 – 5 p.m. – Bordentown Gaming Club.
Feb. 6 – 11 a.m. – Gentle Yoga.
Feb. 6 – 1 p.m. – Community Resource Navigators.
Feb. 6 – 4 p.m. – Candy Heart Challenge.
Feb. 6 – 6:30 p.m. – Knot Your Momma’s Yarn Club.
Feb. 7 – 10:30 a.m. – Parachute Play.
Feb. 7 – 1 p.m. – Mahjong Meetup.
Saturday, Feb. 1
Come out to Old City Hall, 13 Crosswicks St., on Feb. 1 in support of The Fanny Parnell Poetry Project 2025 hosted by the Bordentown Poetry Project in support of the Old City Hall Restoration Committee. Session 1: Poetry, Politics, and Ms. Parnell featuring live music, theater and the works of Fanny Parnell at 3 p.m. Session 2: Poets and Pints at Bordentown Square Tap and Grill at 4 p.m. Reading by regional poets and an open mic session.
Saturday, Feb. 15
Join the AmeriCorps NJ Watershed Ambassadors program and the Friends for the Abbott Marshlands to remove litter in Roebling Park from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Feb. 15 at Tulpehaking Nature Center, 157 Westcott Ave., Hamilton. Gloves, trash pickers, trash bags, and snacks will be provided. Please dress warm, and wear closed-toed shoes you don’t mind getting dirty. Bring water!
Saturday, Feb. 22
Come out and support Retired Sgt. Wayne Lebak with the Bordentown Township Officers Charity Fund’s first Corn Hole Tournament at the Bordentown Elks, 11 Amboy Road. Start time for tournament is 2 p.m. Contact Officer Adam Edwards at aedwards@bordentown.k12.nj.us.
Cranbury
The Cranbury Public Library (CPL) is located at 30 Park Place West. For more information on listed events please call (609) 722-6992.
Feb. 1 – 10-11:30 a.m. – Tai Chi.
Feb. 3 – 7 p.m. – Democratic Committee.
Feb. 3 – 7:30-9 p.m. – Troop 2024.
Feb. 4 – 10:30 a.m. – Cardio Chair Dance.
Feb. 4 – 6-7:30 p.m. – Cranbury Business Association.
Feb. 4 – 6:30 p.m. – Spinning Yarns.
Feb. 5 – 11 a.m. – Family Storytime.
Feb. 5 – 6-7 p.m. – Cranbury Lions Club.
Feb. 5 – 7 p.m. – Mercer County RC Society.
Feb. 6 – 3:30-4:30 p.m. – Thursday Crafternoon: Mosaic Hearts.
Feb. 6 – 5-6 p.m. – Code Wiz at Cranbury Public Library.
Feb. 6 – 7 p.m. – Penguin Pointers with Jenkinson’s Aquarium.
Feb. 7 – 11 a.m. – First Friday: Music Movement with Ms. Jenni.
Feb. 7 – 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. – Pop Artists: Warhol, Basquiat and Keith Haring.
Feb. 7 – 4-5 p.m. – Cranbury Girl Scout Troop 72480.
Feb. 7 – 4:30-6 p.m. – Cranbury Girl Scout Troop 78204.
Cranbury Arts Council Gourgaud Gallery
Gourgaud Gallery is located in Town Hall, 23-A North Main St.
The Gourgaud Gallery is pleased to present a collection of artwork – Still Life “Floral” – by board member and local professional artist: Kathleen Maguire Morolda through February.
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.
Brainerd Lake is open for ice skating
Skating is only permitted when the green flag is up. No flag means no skating. Enter the ice through Village Park only. Skate only within the orange painted area and during daylight hours.
Through Jan. 31
All dogs and cats in Cranbury must be licensed by Jan. 31 to avoid late fees. Rabies vaccination must be valid through Oct. 31.
East Windsor/Hightstown
Hickory Corner Branch Library
Hickory Corner Branch Library is located at 138 Hickory Corner Road, East Windsor.
Jan. 31 – 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. – Creation Station.
Jan. 31 – 10:30-11:30 a.m. – Basic Skills Craft for Adults.
Jan. 31 – 2-4 p.m. – Matinee Movie – “The Goodbye Girl” (1977).
Feb. 1 – 10:30-11 a.m. – Family Fun Time.
Feb. 1 – 2:30-3 p.m. – Valentine’s Day Heart Jars.
Feb. 1 – 3-4 p.m. – Disaster Preparedness and CPR.
Feb. 2 – 2-4 p.m. – Matinee Movie: “The Color Purple” (2023).
Feb. 3 – 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. – Jigsaw Puzzle Swap.
Feb. 3 – 10:30-11 a.m. – Messy Monday.
Feb. 3 – 2:30-3:30 p.m. – ESL Conversation.
Feb. 3 – 5-5:45 p.m. – School-age STEAM: Gummy Bears and Salt Hearts.
Feb. 3 – 7-8 p.m. – Paint Like Alma Thomas.
Feb. 4 – 10:30-11 a.m. – Storytime.
Feb. 4 – 2:30-3:30 p.m. – No-Cook Series.
Feb. 4 – 4:30-5 p.m. – Wood Slice Valentine Ornaments.
Feb. 5 – 10-11 a.m. – Getting Started with Creativebug.
Feb. 5 – 10:30-11 a.m. – Discovery Time.
Feb. 5 – 2:30-3:30 p.m. – Current Events Chat.
Feb. 5 – 4:30-5:30 p.m. – Chess Club.
Feb. 5 – 4:30-5 p.m. – World Read Aloud Day Program.
Feb. 5 – 6:30-7 p.m. – Family Fun Time.
Feb. 6 – 10:30-11 a.m. – Baby Time.
Feb. 6 – noon to 2 p.m. – Flu and COVID Vaccine Clinic.
Feb. 6 – 2:30-3:30 p.m. – Crochet and Knit Corner.
Feb. 6 – 5-5:30 p.m. – Crafternoon: Mondrian Heart Art.
Feb. 6 – 6:30-8 p.m. – Chess for Adults.
Feb. 7 – 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. – Creation Station.
Feb. 7 – 10:30-11 a.m. – Dance Party.
Feb. 7 – 2-4 p.m. – Matinee Movie: “Ocean’s Twelve” (2004).
Hightstown Branch Library
Hightstown Branch Library is located at 114 Franklin St., Hightstown.
Feb. 1 – 10:30-11:30 a.m. and 6-7 p.m. – Grades 1-8 Tutoring.
Feb. 4 – 5-8:15 p.m. – Learning English.
Feb. 5 – 10-10:30 a.m. – Wiggle, Giggle, READ.
Feb. 5 – 4-5 p.m. – Citizenship Exam Preparation.
Feb. 6 – 10-10:30 a.m. – Play Doh Storytime.
Feb. 6 – 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.
Feb. 3 – 4:30-5:15 p.m. – Kids’ Craft: Sand Art Mitten.
Feb. 4 – 10:30-11:15 a.m. – Story and Songs.
Feb. 4 – 2-3 p.m. – Craft and Chat.
Feb. 4 – 4:30-5:15 p.m. – mTiny Robot Play.
Feb. 5 – 6-6:45 p.m. – Tween/Teen Craft: Origami Hearts.
Feb. 6 – 10:30-11:15 a.m. – Babytime.
Feb. 6 – 2:30-3:30 p.m. – Playdoh Free Play.
Feb. 7 – 10:30-11:30 a.m. – Little Builders.
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. 31 – 11-11:30 a.m. – Baby Rhyme and Play.
Feb. 1 – 3-5 p.m. – Reading Buddies.
Feb. 3 – 2-3 p.m. – Senior Social Hour.
Feb. 4 – 1-2:30 p.m. – English Conversation Group.
Feb. 4 – 5:30-7:30 p.m. – Crafts for Non-crafters – Potholders.
Feb. 5 – 2-3 p.m. – Watercolor Wednesday – Valentine’s Day Cards.
Feb. 5 – 6:30-7:30 p.m. – Fantastic Worlds Book Club.
Feb. 7 – 4:30-5:30 p.m. – Read to a Therapy Dog.
Through Friday, Feb. 14
As part of the Hillsborough Leadership Program (H.L.P.), one of the teams is hosting a used crayon drive. The Crayon Initiative takes used crayons and brings new life to them by turning them into brand-new crayons for children in hospitals. A collection box is located outside the library entrance in the Municipal Building now through Valentine’s Day, Feb. 14.
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 (HPL) is located at 13 East Broad St., Hopewell.
Feb. 3 – 10:30-11 a.m. – Children’s Storytime.
Feb. 4 – 2-4 p.m. – Knitting Club – Stich N’Knit.
Feb. 4 – 6:30 p.m. – HPL Book Club.
Feb. 4 – 6:30 p.m. – HPL Board meeting.
Feb. 5 – 2-3:30 p.m. – Winter Artist Series No. 2.
Feb. 5 – 6:30-8 p.m. – Night Knitters.
Hopewell Branch Library
Hopewell Branch Library is located at 245 Pennington Titusville Road, Pennington.
Jan. 31 – 10 a.m. to noon – Mah Jongg in the Morning.
Jan. 31 – 10:30-11 a.m. – Toddler Rock.
Jan. 31 – 11-11:30 a.m. – Stay and Play.
Feb. 1 – 10 a.m. to noon – Maj Jongg in the Morning.
Feb. 3 – 10 a.m. to noon – Canasta Meet-up.
Feb. 3 – 10:30-11 a.m. – Storytime.
Feb. 3 – 2-3 p.m. – Monday Afternoon Book Club.
Feb. 3 – 4-5 p.m. – Crafternoon – Sleeping Bear Craft.
Feb. 4 – 10:30-11 a.m. – Toddler Rock.
Feb. 4 – 2-3 p.m. – ESL Conversation Group.
Feb. 4 – 4-5 p.m. – Crafternoon – Sleeping Bear Craft.
Feb. 5 – 10-10:45 a.m. – Family and Friends CPR (infant).
Feb. 5 – 10:30-11 a.m. – Babytime.
Feb. 5 – 11-11:45 a.m. – Family and Friends CPR (Adult/Child).
Feb. 5 – 4-5 p.m. – Tween Craft – Valentine Themed Perler Bead Creations.
Feb. 5 – 6-6:30 p.m. – Storytime.
Feb. 6 – 10-11 a.m. – Cribbage and Coffee.
Feb. 6 – 10:30-11 a.m. – Storytime.
Feb. 6 – 2-3 p.m. – Thursday Dominoes.
Feb. 6 – 4:30-5:30 p.m. – Lego Club.
Feb. 7 – 10 a.m. to noon – Mah Jongg in the Morning.
Feb. 7 – 10:30-11 a.m. – Toddler Rock.
Feb. 7 – 11-11:30 a.m. – Story and Play.
Pennington Public Library
Pennington Public Library is located at 30 N. Main St. For more information visit www.penningtonlibrary.org.
Feb. 4 – 2-3 p.m. – Author Talk: Smithsonian Curator Sabrina Sholts.
Feb. 5 – 10:30-11 a.m. – Family Storytime.
Feb. 5 – 7-8:15 p.m. – The History of Area Canals.
Feb. 6 – 2-3 p.m. – Adult Book Club.
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. 31 – 10-10:30 a.m. – Playdough Playdate.
Feb. 1 – 10-11 a.m. – Introduction to Canva.
Feb. 1 – 11-11:30 a.m. – Science Saturday with Princeton University.
Feb. 1 – 2-3 p.m. – Google Sheets.
Feb. 1 – 3:30-4:30 p.m. – Google Docs.
Feb. 2 – 2-2:45 p.m. – Friendship Bracelets.
Feb. 3 – 10-10:45 a.m. – Storytime.
Feb. 3 – 2-3 p.m. – PC Basics.
Feb. 3 – 4:15-4:45 p.m. – Round Singing.
Feb. 4 – 10-11 a.m. – Mouse Basics.
Feb. 4 – 11 a.m. to noon – Intro to Word.
Feb. 4 – 11-11:45 a.m. – Quiet Storytime.
Feb. 5 – 10-10:45 a.m. – Storytime.
Feb. 5 – 1-2 p.m. – Windows 11: Files and Folders.
Feb. 5 – 2-3:45 p.m. – Film Screening: “The Wild Robot” (2024).
Feb. 5 – 2:30-3:30 p.m. – Open Lab/Northstar.
Feb. 5 – 6:30-7:30 p.m. – Word Essentials.
Feb. 6 – 10-11 a.m. – Getting Started with Google and Gmail.
Feb. 6 – 1-5 p.m. – Drop-in Upcycle Challenge: Let’s Get Organized!
Feb. 6 – 2-3 p.m. – Intro to Excel.
Feb. 6 – 5-6 p.m. – Get Lit: The Dividing Sky by Jill Tew.
Feb. 6 – 6:30-7:15 p.m. – Play with Clay.
Feb. 7 – 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. – Black History Month Drop-in Crafts and Book Tasting.
By Thursday, Feb. 6
The Lawrence Township Democratic Municipal Committee is accepting letters of interest for Endorsement for the following elected positions for the 2025 Election:
- Lawrence Township Council
- Mercer County Commissioner
- Mercer County Clerk
- LD-15 Assemblyperson
Please forward email to LawrenceDemMuniCommittee@gmail.com on or before February 6. The Democratic Municipal Committee Convention will be held on Thursday, Feb. 13 at 6:30 p.m. at the Lawrence library.
Sunday, Feb. 23
Lawrence Historical Society to host Ruth Barringer Lecture/New Jersey Underground Railroad History will be held at 6 p.m. at Lawrence High School.
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. 31 – 10:30-10:50 a.m. – Sing-along with Ms. Natalie. – Humorous Harmonies.
Feb. 1 – 2-3 p.m. – Story and Craft – The Day the Crayons Quit.
Feb. 3 – 5:15-6 p.m. – Art Academy.
Feb. 4 – 5:15-6 p.m. – Story and Craft – Valentine’s Day.
Feb. 5 – 11 a.m. to noon – English Conversation Group.
Feb. 5 – 6-6:30 p.m. – Family Storytime – Pajama Time.
Feb. 6 – 10:30-11:30 a.m. – Baby Bounce.
Feb. 6 – 5-6 p.m. – Read to a Therapy Dog.
Feb. 7 – 10:30-11 a.m. – Toddler/Preschool Storytime.
Princeton
Thursday, Feb. 13
The DoosTrio — comprising GRAMMY-winning kamancheh player Kayhan Kalhor, tabla player Sandeep Das, and pipa virtuoso Wu Man — makes its ensemble debut on Princeton University Concerts’ (PUC) Performances Up Close series in a set of hour-long concerts that explore the ancient roots of the musicians’ respective homelands at 6 p.m. and 9 p.m. at the Richardson Auditorium, Alexander Hall. Before the 9 p.m. concert, patrons can enjoy a pre-concert Speed Friend-ing event at the historic Maclean House at 7 p.m., steps away from the concert hall. This event is part of PUC’s Do-Re-Meet series of social events for music lovers.
PPPL Lecture series
The Ronald E. Hatcher Science On Saturday Lecture Series returns to the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory (PPPL) this year to offer lectures to science fans of all ages. Science On Saturday begins Jan. 18 with a slate of world-leading speakers who will discuss topics ranging from the science and art of polling to the promise of quantum computing. Talks run from 9:30-11 a.m., which includes a presentation and Q&A. The talks are held online and in person at the Melvin B. Gottlieb Auditorium in PPPL’s Lyman Spitzer Building, located at 100 Stellarator Road in Princeton, New Jersey.
- Feb. 1: “Developing Systems for Mitigating Aquatic Microplastic Pollution,” Yidian Liu, PolyGone Systems.
- Feb. 8: “Quantum-level Spectral Analysis and Deep Learning for Life Science and
Biomedical Research,” Corey Toler-Franklin, Columbia University. - Feb. 15: “Eco-friendly and Energy-efficient: The Role of Direct Recycling in Promoting
Sustainability,” Chao Yan, Princeton NuEnergy and Princeton University. - March 1: “Will Quantum Computers Solve the World’s Greatest Problems?,” Andrew
Houck, Princeton Center for Theoretical Science. - March 8: “Schizophrenia — A Journey Beyond the Brain,” Bonnie Firestein, Rutgers
University.
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
Feb. 1 – 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. – Lane Stewardship Volunteer Session. Session 1 – 10 a.m. to noon and Session 2 – 1-3 p.m.
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. 31 – 9:45 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. – Job Seekers: The Basics of Interviewing.
Jan. 31 – 10:30 a.m. to noon – English Conversation Group.
Feb. 1 – All day – Take Your Child to the Library Day.
Feb. 1 – 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. – Oral History Workshop.
Feb. 1 – 10:30-11 a.m. – Kids: Saturday Storytime!
Feb. 1 – 11:30 a.m. to noon – Kids: Mandarin Chinese Storytime.
Feb. 1 – 3-4 p.m. – Science Saturdays.
Feb. 2 – 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. – Music: Jazz Brunch with the Marell Hidalgo Quartet.
Feb. 2 – 3-4 p.m. – Authors Peter R. Grant and B. Rosemary Grant – A Library Labyrinth event.
Feb. 2 – 3:30-4 p.m. – Kids: Russian Storytime.
Feb. 3 – 8:30 a.m. – 3 p.m. – AARP Tax Assistance by Appointment.
Feb. 3 – 11 a.m. to noon – Playtime Fun: Music and Movement.
Feb. 3 – 1-2 p.m. – Library Reads.
Feb 3 – 4-6 p.m. – Princeton Public Library Special Board meeting.
Feb. 3 – 7-8:30 p.m. – English Conversation Group.
Feb. 3 – 7-8:30 p.m. – Performance: “Harriet Tubman: Follow The Freedom Star.”
Feb. 4 – 10-11 a.m. – Black History Month: Community Leader Storytime.
Feb. 4 – 10:30 a.m. to noon – English Conversation Group.
Feb. 4 – 11 a.m. to noon – Playtime Fun: Music and Movement.
Feb. 4 – 4-7 p.m. – Mercer County Community ID.
Feb. 4 – 6-7 p.m. – Author: Julian Zelizer in Conversation with Sean Wilentz – A Library and Labyrinth Event.
Feb. 4 – 7-9 p.m. – Workshop: Writers Room.
Feb. 5 – 10 a.m. to noon. – Drop in and Knit.
Feb. 5 – 10 a.m. to noon – Tech: Internet security for Seniors Part 2.
Feb. 5 – 10:30-11 a.m. – Kids: Storytime.
Feb. 5 – 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. – Mobile Office Hours: Constituent Services Representatives.
Feb. 5 – 11:30 a.m. to noon – Kids: Baby Storytime.
Feb. 5 – noon to 1 p.m. – Baby Play Group.
Feb. 5 – 3-5:15 p.m. – Movie Series: Oscar-Winners through the Decades.
Feb. 5 – 4-5:30 p.m. – English Conversation Group.
Feb. 5 – 7-8:30 p.m. – PSO Soundtracks: “Amadeus” and the Myth of Mozart.
Feb. 6 – 10:30 a.m. to noon – English Conversation Group.
Feb. 6 – 10:30 a.m. to noon – Advanced Poetry Workshop: Writing into the Frenzied World.
Feb. 6 – 10:30-11 a.m. – Kids: Storytime!
Feb. 6 – 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. – Tech: Ask the Mac Pros.
Feb. 6 – 11:30 a.m. to noon – Kids: Baby Storytime.
Feb. 6 – noon to 1 p.m. – Baby Play Group.
Feb. 6 – 4-5:30 p.m. – Neurodivergent Crafts and games.
Feb. 6 – 6-7:30 p.m. – Presentation: Wendy Belcher, “Ladder of Heaven.”
Feb. 7 – 9:45 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. – Job Seekers: Stay in the Game Goals.
Feb. 7 – 10:30 a.m. to noon – English Conversation Group.
Feb. 7 – 10:30 a.m. to noon – Discussion: The Power of Words.
Feb. 7 – 4-5 p.m. – Teens: DIY Bath Bombs.
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.
Feb. 1 and 2 – Scenes of Connection; An Exploration of Intimacy Direction, presented by the Lewis Center for the Arts’ Program in Theater & Music Theater. Times are 7:30 p.m. on Feb. 1 and 2 p.m. on Feb. 2. At Drapkin Studio at Lewis Arts Complex on the Princeton University campus.
Feb. 3 – 8 p.m. – Seeing the Big Picture: An Experimental Film Series, presented by the Lewis Center for the Arts’ Program in Visual. At James Stewart Film Theater, 185 Nassau St. on the Princeton University campus.
Feb. 6 – 7:30 p.m. – The Thomas A. Edison Media Arts Consortium in collaboration with the Lewis Center for the Arts presents a film screening and panel on top award-winning filmmakers and poets living and working in New Jersey. At James Stewart Film Theater, 185 Nassau St., on the Princeton University campus.
Feb. 7 – 4:30 p.m. – Conversation with Ruth McGowan and Derbhle Crotty of Ireland’s Abbey Theatre, presented by the Fund for Irish Studies and Lewis Center for the Arts at Princeton University, James Stewart Film Theater, 185 Nassau St. on the Princeton University campus.
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 classic children’s story, along with its magic and wonder, comes to life when the Spirit Players present “James and the Giant Peach” Jan. 31 to Feb. 9 at the Kelsey Theatre on the West Windsor Campus of Mercer County Community College (MCCC).
Dates and Showtimes:
Fridays: Jan. 31 and Feb. 7 – 7 p.m.
Saturday: Feb. 1 – 1 p.m. and 4 p.m.
Sundays: Feb. 2 and 9 – 1 p.m.
Thursday, Feb. 6 – 10 a.m.
Dates and showtimes for “James and the Giant Peach” are Friday, Jan. 31 and Feb. 7 at 7 p.m.; Saturday, Feb. 1 at 1 p.m. and 4 p.m.; Sunday, Feb. 2 and Feb. 9 at 1 p.m.; and Thursday, Feb. 6 at 10 a.m. at the Kelsey Theatre on MCCC’s West Windsor Campus, 1200 Old Trenton Road. Tickets are $22 for adults and $18 for children and students, and may be purchased online at www.kelseytheatre.org or by calling the Kelsey Box Office Monday through Thursday, 9 a.m. to noon, at (609) 570-3333.
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
West Windsor Branch Library
West Windsor Branch Library is located at 333 N. Post Road, Princeton Junction.
Jan. 31 – 2-3:30 p.m. – Knitting, Crochet, et Cetera!
Feb. 1 – 1:30-4 p.m. – Lunar New Year Festival, featuring Princeton Chinese Language School.
Feb. 2 – 1-3 p.m. – Dro-in Craft.
Feb. 2 – 1-1:55 p.m. – Free CPR infant training.
Feb. 2 – 2-3 p.m. – Free CPR training (adult/child).
Feb. 3 – 10:30-11 a.m. – Baby Storytime.
Feb. 3 – 4:45-5:45 p.m. – Let’s Play Chess.
Feb. 3 – 6:30-7:30 p.m. – Coding Basics with mTiny Robots.
Feb. 4 – 10:30-11 a.m. – Toddler Storytime.
Feb. 4 – 11 a.m. to noon – Playdate Pals.
Feb. 4 – 5:30-6:30 p.m. – Elementary Spanish.
Feb. 4 – 6:30-7:30 p.m. – Crochet Club.
Feb. 5 – 10-10:30 a.m. – Sensory Storytime.
Feb. 5 – 10:30-11 a.m. – Baby Storytime.
Feb. 5 – 2-4:15 p.m. – Wednesday Film Festival: “Trial by Fire” (2019).
Feb. 5 – 6:30-7:30 p.m. – Home Shoppers Cost and Budget Review.
Feb. 6 – 10-11 a.m. – Toddler Storytime.
Feb. 6 – 10:30-11:30 a.m. – Cardmaking with Alicia.
Feb. 6 – 11 a.m. to noon – Playdate Pals.
Feb. 7 – 10:30-11 a.m. – Sing Along with Ms. Pat.
Feb. 7 – 1-3 p.m. – Vaccination Clinic.
Feb. 7 – 2-3:30 p.m. – Knitting, Crochet, Et Cetera!
Feb. 7 – 3:45-4:45 p.m. – Valentine Collage.
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