Wednesday, Oct. 15
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.
Thursday, Oct. 16
Tots Art Time: For ages 18 months to 3 years. 10:30 to 11:15 a.m. at the Mount Laurel Library. This event is an art class for the kids to enjoy with their parents and caregivers. Registration with a current Mount Laurel Library card is required at www.mtlaurel.lib.nj.us.
Tumblin’ Tots: Ages 3 to 5 years. 11:15 to 11:45 a.m. at the Mount Laurel Library. Join Miss Amy of Tumblin’ Tots for a fun and energetic movement class. Registration with a current Mount Laurel Library card is required at www.mtlaurel.lib.nj.us.
Friday, Oct. 17
Baby Story Time: For newborns to 18 months. 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. at the Mount Library. Join in for an a story time program designed to help babies develop early literacy skills and a love of reading. Older siblings are always welcome, however, this storytime is designed for ages 0 to 18 months. Residents should not attend without a baby in the proper age range. No registration required.
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.
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.
Saturday, Oct. 18
Chess Club: 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. 20
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.
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. 21
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.
Kids’ Movie Time — “Cars”: Ages 10 years and under. 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Mount Laurel Library. Young residents are invited to join the library staff in their craft room for an open-house style movie. This program is perfect for kids and their caretakers, and is a way for kids to practice being in a movie theater.
This week the library will be screening the 2006 animated film “Cars.” The movie follows Lightning McQueen, a cocky, hotshot rookie car who becomes stranded in a desert town en route to a big race, and gets a long-overdue lesson in humility. With the help of the town’s quirky car population, he learns that sometimes life is more about the voyage than the outcome of the race.
The library staff will have rugs laid out on the floor, as well as chairs for seating. Participants may bring a snack and drop in to enjoy this movie in an informal setting. No registration required.
