All events are subject to change.
THURSDAY, Jan. 23
Game: Mahjong. Moorestown Library. 1 p.m. Register on the library website.
Opera Roundtable: “Aida.” Moorestown Library. 6:30 p.m. Join Bill Holt, founder of the library’s Opera Roundtable, for a discussion of The Metropolitan Opera’s upcoming HD simulcast “Aida.” Register for in-person or online on the library website.
Virtual Meditation Circle. Moorestown Library. 7:30 p.m. In this group participants will experience breathing and other relaxation techniques. Whether you are new to it or a long-time practitioner, join Alex Dys-Dragos to meditate, learn, share experiences and deepen practice. Register on the library website.
FRIDAY, Jan. 24
Birds and Bare Branches. Moorestown Library. 1 p.m. Learn about the resident and migratory birds that are found in Southern New Jersey in the winter months in this photographic slide show depicting species from ducks to eagles to finches. This program will be presented by Burlington County Park Naturalist Jen Bulava. Register on the library website.
SATURDAY, Jan. 25
International Lego and National Puzzle Day. Moorestown Library. 9:30 a.m. Stop by the library’s Youth Services and the Collab Lab for International Lego and National Puzzle Day. International Lego Day is celebrated on Tuesday, Jan. 28, and National Puzzle Day is celebrated on Wednesday, Jan. 29 There will be tables set out with different kinds of Legos and puzzles for children of all ages. Registration is not required.
Local Author Talk. Moorestown Library. 2 p.m. This program will feature Joseph Badowski, author of “406: A Story about the Greatest Baseball Game Ever Played.” Although the focus of the book is the seventh game of the 1960 World Series, it is the relationship of the characters that will inspire readers. Register on the library website.
SUNDAY, Jan. 26
International Lego and National Puzzle Day. Moorestown Library. 1:30 p.m. Stop by the library’s Youth Services and the Collab Lab for International Lego and National Puzzle Day. International Lego Day is celebrated on Tuesday, Jan. 28, and National Puzzle Day is celebrated on Wednesday, Jan. 29 There will be tables set out with different kinds of Legos and puzzles for children of all ages. Registration is not required.
MONDAY, Jan. 27
Baby Time. Moorestown Library. 10 a.m. This program is for children up to two-years-old. There will be stories, rhymes and songs.
Knitting Group Meetup. Moorestown Library. 10:30 a.m. All levels of skill are welcome. Advanced knitters will be available for teaching and assistance.
Open Play Time. Moorestown Library. 10:30 a.m. For children of all ages.
International Cinema and Discussion Night. Moorestown Library. 6:30 p.m. This program will feature the 2018 Ghanaian film “Azali,” directed by Kwabena Gyansah. A short discussion will follow.
Township Council meeting. West Second Street. 7 p.m.
TUESDAY, Jan. 28
Story Time. Moorestown Library. 10 a.m. This program is for ages three and up. There will be stories, rhymes and songs.
Game: Mexican Train Dominoes. Moorestown Library. 1 p.m. Register on the library website.
Economic Development Advisory Committee meeting. West Second Street. 7 p.m.
WEDNESDAY, Jan. 29
Toddler Time. Moorestown Library. 10 a.m. This program is for ages two to four. There will be stories, rhymes and songs.
Open Play Time. Moorestown Library. 10:30 a.m. For children of all ages.
Game: Rummikub. Moorestown Library. Noon. Register on the library website.
THURSDAY, Jan. 30
Game: Mahjong. Moorestown Library. 1 p.m. Register on the library website.
Historical Talk: Moorestown Suffragist Movement. Moorestown Library. 7 p.m. Gary Ell, member of the Historical Society’s board of trustees, will speak on a new project which will shed light on the early suffrage movement in Moorestown. This program is part of the New Jersey Speaks Lecture Series. Register on the library website.
Non-Fiction Addiction Book Group. Moorestown Library. 7 p.m. Join participants in discussing non-fiction reads with monthly changing themes. Choose a non-fiction book related to the month’s topic and share your thoughts with the group. This month’s topic is self-care. Feel free to join even if you haven’t read a book. Adult Services Librarian Erin will lead the discussion. For a list of recommended books, visit the reference desk or email eoswald@moorestownlibrary.org. This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Moorestown Library. Register on the library website.
SATURDAY, Feb. 1
Teen Grab and Go – DIY Roses. Moorestown Library. Stop by the library’s Young Adult room and pick up a craft to make at home. While supplies last. This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Moorestown Library.
Meet the Instruments: Woodwinds. Moorestown Library. 10:30 a.m. Participants will learn all about the instruments that make up the woodwind section of the orchestra. Attendees can meet the musicians after the show, ask questions and enjoy the instrument “petting zoo,” a chance to touch and hold some of the woodwind instruments. This program is made possible through a grant from the D’Olier Foundation.
Pasta Fest. First Methodist Church. 446 East Camden Ave. Enjoy a pasta meal while supporting Moorestown’s Boy Scout Troop 44. At $10 per person, enjoy a pasta meal with a choice of two sauces, meatballs or mild sausage, salad, drink and dessert. Gluten-free is available upon request. Get tickets from a Scout or show up for a 3, 4:30 or 6 p.m. seating. Take out is also available.
