Mount Laurel Township offices and the library will be closed on Wednesday, Dec. 31, and Thursday, Jan. 1 in observance of New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day.
Friday, Jan. 2
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, Jan. 3
Chinese Bilingual Story time: For ages 3 to 5 years. 4 to 4:45 p.m. at the Mount Laurel Library. Young residents and their guardians are invited to enjoy stories, songs, and crafts in Chinese and English. No registration required.
Sunday, Jan. 4
Family Storytime: Ages 18 months to 10 years. 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. at the Mount Laurel Library. Join the library staff every other Saturday for stories, songs, and more as the class explores new books from the library collection. This storytime helps kids build early literacy skills and a love of reading. No registration required. Participants are invited to join the library staff after storytime for playtime, a craft, and gardening (weather-dependent).
Monday, Jan. 5
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: 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, Jan. 6
Arts and Crafts for Adults with Disabilities: For ages 18 years and up. 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. at the Mount Laurel Library. Join the library staff for a fun arts and crafts class designed for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. This class may be using materials such as clay and paint, so participants should wear appropriate clothing. Registration is required at www.mountlaurel.librarycalendar.com (register participants only; no need to register caregivers). Those interested should note that the library does not provide respite care; caregivers are required to stay with adults who need them. Adults who do not require a caregiver are also welcome to attend.
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.
Scrabble Club: Ages 18 years and up. 6 to 8 p.m. at the Mount Laurel Library. Beginners, experts, and all word game enthusiasts are invited to join the library staff for a fun evening. Research shows that Scrabble keeps the brain stimulated and engaged, expands vocabulary, and even improves players moods. Scrabble boards, scoring materials, and a dictionary will be provided. Participants may bring friends or make new friends at the event. Participants will play in groups of up to four people. No registration required.
