Wednesday, Oct. 3
Preschool Story Time: Ages 3 to 5 years. 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. at the Mount Laurel Library. Join in for stories, song, and rhymes with a new theme explored every week. This story time helps kids build early literacy skills and a love of reading. Registration is required at www.mtlaurel.lib.nj.us.
Knit & Crochet Afternoon Meetup: For ages 18 years and up. 1 to 3 p.m. at the Mount Laurel Library. Like to knit or crotchet? Join this friendly group. Beginners to experts are welcome to attend. Participants must bring their own materials. No registration required.
Tai Chi for Health: For ages 18 years and up. 4 to 5 p.m. at the Mount Laurel Library. Certified instructor Bob Stanton teaches tai chi, a gentle exercise that can improve muscle tone, flexibility, and coordination. This class can be done seated or standing. Registration is required at www.mtlaurel.lib.nj.us.
ESL Conversation Class with NJ Literacy:Â Ages 18 years and up. 6 to 8 p.m. at the Mount Laurel Library. This ESL class is for upper level beginner to lower level intermediate learners. Visit www.literacynj.org/burlington-student-application to apply. Applicants will be contacted and placed in an appropriate class for their learning level.
Thursday, Oct. 2
Chinese Bilingual Story time:Â For ages 3 to 5 years. 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. at the Mount Laurel Library. Residents are invited to enjoy stories, songs, and crafts in Chinese and English. No registration required.
Friday, Oct. 3
La Hora del Cuento en Español: Ages 2 to 5 years. 11:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Mount Laurel Library. Join the library to enjoy Spanish Story Time and learn through the imitation of songs, verses, and games while the class immerses in a new culture and language. This program will contribute to the integral development of children, cultivating the growth of imagination and meaningful exploration.Â
Knit & Crochet Afternoon Meetup: For ages 18 years and up. 1 to 3 p.m. at the Mount Laurel Library. Like to knit or crotchet? Join this friendly group. Beginners to experts are welcome to attend. Participants must bring their own materials. No registration required.
Sunday, Oct. 5
Chess Club:Â All ages. 2 to 3 p.m. at the Mount Laurel Library. New and experienced players are invited to the library for a game of chess. The library staff will provide chess board but participants may bring their own. No registration required.
Monday, Oct. 6
Move and Groove: For ages 18 months to 5 years. 10:30 to 11 a.m. at the Mount Laurel Library. Join in for this weekly outdoor event where participants will be able to celebrate music through rhymes, songs, and dance-alongs. This program will give kids a chance to learn new dance moves and get active. No registration required.
Mental Health Awareness Program: For adults 18 years and up. 6 to 7 p.m. at the Mount Laurel Library. October 7 is recognized as National Depression Screening Day and South Jersey Mental Health LLC will have a panel of psychologists who will speak to the community about depression and other related mental health issues. No registration required.
Knit & Crochet Evening Meetup: For ages 18 years and up. 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Mount Laurel Library. Like to knit or crotchet? Join this friendly group. Beginners to experts are welcome to attend. Participants must bring their own materials. No registration required.
Tuesday, Oct. 7
Toddler Story Time: For ages 18 months to 3 years. 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. at the Mount Laurel Library. Residents are invited for stories, songs, rhymes, and a take-home craft or coloring page as a new theme is explored every week. This story time will help kids build early literacy skills and a love of reading. No registration required. Check the library’s events calendar for updates.
Mahjong: For ages 18 years and up. 1 to 4 p.m. at the Mount Laurel Library. Mahjong is a popular tile-based game of strategy and skill. Some experience is recommended for this event. Participants may bring a National Mahjong League 2023 card and a mahjong set. No registration required.
