THURSDAY, Feb. 8
Game: Mahjong. 1-3 p.m. Moorestown Library. Register at www.moorestownlibrary.org.
Scratch for students in third through fifth grade. 4:15-5 p.m. Moorestown Library. Students will learn to code using Scratch, an introductory coding language developed by MIT. No coding experience necessary. Register at www.moorestownlibrary.org.
Join Moorestown Pride for a LGBTQIA+ Book Talk. 7-8:30 p.m. Moorestown Library. A selection of library books for teens and adults will be available for an open reading. This program is part of a monthly series of family gatherings, teen groups and support groups for the LGBTQIA+ community hosted by Moorestown Pride.
Sustainable Moorestown Committee meeting. 7 p.m. 111 West Second Street. For more information, visit www.moorestown.nj.us.
FRIDAY, Feb. 9
Friday Film: “Just Mercy.” 2-4:30 p.m. Moorestown Library. A powerful and thought-provoking true story, “Just Mercy” follows young lawyer Bryan Stevenson and his history-making battle for justice.
SATURDAY, Feb. 10
STEAM Time. 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Moorestown Library.
Lunar New Year. 10 a.m. to noon. Moorestown Library. For all ages. Visit stations to see and try traditional Asian arts, crafts, games and music performances, including calligraphy, paper-cut art, Chinese knotting, lantern-making, lantern riddles, Chinese characters water-tattoo, stamping art and more. Presented by MooreUnity, Better Together and members of the Chinese American Community.
Kids chess with Scott Gorman. 10-11 a.m. Moorestown Library. For students in third grade and up. Gorman will teach lessons in chess rules and strategy, and attendees will play a game or two. Register at www.moorestownlibrary.org.
Meet Bindi from Angel on a Leash Therapy Dogs, give her a pet and read her a short story. 11 a.m. to noon. Moorestown Library.
Inspiring Craft Day. 1-2:30 p.m. Moorestown Library. Students ages 5-12 are welcome to join Inspiring Craft Day. Teen volunteers will help children create crafts with breast cancer patients in mind. These crafts will be delivered to local cancer centers along with goodie bags we will create at a later event. Register at www.moorestownlibrary.org.
Volunteer for Inspiring Craft Day. 1-2:30 p.m. Moorestown Library. Youth volunteers ages 12-18 are welcome to help children create crafts with breast cancer patients in mind. These crafts will be delivered to local cancer centers along with goodie bags we will create at a later event. Register at www.moorestownlibrary.org.
SUNDAY, Feb. 11
STEAM Time. 1-4:30 p.m. Moorestown Library.
Fiction Writers’ Workshop. 2-4 p.m. Moorestown Library. For more information, visit www.moorestownlibrary.org.
MONDAY, Feb. 12
Baby Time. Ages 0-2. 10-10:30 a.m. Moorestown Library.
Toddler Time. Ages 2-4. 10:45-11:15 a.m. Moorestown Library.
Moorestown Knit and Crochet Together: a virtual program. 1-2 p.m. Moorestown Library. Register at www.moorestownlibrary.org.
Movie and Discussion: International Cinema Night with Michael – “Mystery Road.” 6:30-8 p.m. Moorestown Library. Attendees will enjoy old and contemporary movies from around the world, including but not limited to Europe, South America, Asia, the Middle East and Africa. All films are screened in their original language with English subtitles. Librarian Michael will offer a brief introduction and discussion before the screening. Register at www.moorestownlibrary.org.
Alzheimer’s Caregiver Support Group. 7-8 p.m. Moorestown Library. The caregiver support group is for family and friends caring for a loved one with some type of dementia. The support group offers caregivers a place to share feelings and concerns, discuss challenges, and learn about available resources. To register, please call the Alzheimer’s New Jersey Helpline at (888) 280-6055 or complete a Support Group Inquiry Form at https://www.alznj.org/services/family-support-groups/alzheimers-new-jersey-family-support-group-inquiry-form/.
Township Council meeting. 7 p.m. 111 West Second Street. For more information, visit www.moorestown.nj.us.
TUESDAY, Feb. 13
Story Time. Ages three and up. 10-10:30 a.m. Moorestown Library.
Literacy New Jersey Information Session. Noon to 1 p.m. Moorestown Library. Join an informational session with Literacy New Jersey to learn about teaching adults to read, speak English or earn their GED. Register at www.moorestownlibrary.org.
Game: Mexican Train Dominoes. 1-3:30 p.m. Moorestown Library. Register at www.moorestownlibrary.org.
Open Space Advisory Committee meeting. 7 p.m. 111 West Second Street. For more information, visit www.moorestown.nj.us.
Tree Planting and Preservation Committee meeting. 7 p.m. 111 West Second Street. For more information, visit www.moorestown.nj.us.
WEDNESDAY, Feb. 14
Baby Time. Ages 0-2. 10-10:30 a.m. Moorestown Library.
Toddler Time. Ages 2-4. 10:45-11:15 a.m. Moorestown Library.
Game: Rummikub. Noon to 2 p.m. Moorestown Library. Register at www.moorestownlibrary.org.
Homework Helpers. 3:30-5:15 p.m. Moorestown Library. Students in kindergarten through high school are invited to drop in to get homework help from retiree volunteers. If your child is under 10-years old, a caregiver is required to stay in the library during the child’s entire stay.
THURSDAY, Feb. 15
Game: Mahjong. 1-3 p.m. Moorestown Library. Register at www.moorestownlibrary.org.
Scratch for students in third through fifth grade. 4:15-5 p.m. Moorestown Library. Students will learn to code using Scratch, an introductory coding language developed by MIT. No coding experience necessary. Register at www.moorestownlibrary.org.
Game: Moorestown Chess Club. 7-8:30 p.m. Moorestown Library. Register at www.moorestownlibrary.org.
Environmental Advisory Committee meeting. 7 p.m. 111 West Second Street. For more information, visit www.moorestown.nj.us.
SATURDAY, Feb. 17
STEAM Time. 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Moorestown Library.
Kids’ Chess Club. 10-11 a.m. For students in third through eighth grade. Learn basic strategies and get matched for games with other players. Register at www.moorestownlibrary.org.
Lunar New Year Celebration: An Afternoon of Joyful Performances. 2-4 p.m. Moorestown Library. Come and enjoy an afternoon of performances by the instructors and students from Cherry Hill Chinese School. Programs include demonstrations of traditional instruments Zither, Er-hu, Pi-pa, Asian folk dances, Tai’Chi and Martial Arts, etc. Register at www.moorestownlibrary.org.
SUNDAY, Feb. 18
STEAM Time. 1-4:30 p.m. Moorestown Library.
Fiction Writers’ Workshop. 2-4 p.m. Moorestown Library. For more information, visit www.moorestownlibrary.org.
