THURSDAY, Feb. 22
SHIP information program. 10-11 a.m. Moorestown Library. The State Health Insurance Assistance Program provides free help to New Jersey Medicare beneficiaries who have problems with, or questions about their health insurance. Nina DeLong from Senior Citizens United Community Services (SCUCS) will provide information and answer any questions about enrollment or appeals. This program is an information session, in partnership with the state of New Jersey, and does not offer enrollment or insurance sales. Register at www.moorestownlibrary.org.
Mahjong. 1-3 p.m. Moorestown Library. Register at www.moorestownlibrary.org.
Knit and crochet meetup. 1-2 p.m. Moorestown Library. Register at www.moorestownlibrary.org.
Evening knit and crochet meetup. 6:30-8:30 p.m. Moorestown Library. Register at www.moorestownlibrary.org.
Sustainable Moorestown: Energy Efficiency Outreach. 7-8 p.m. Learn about opportunities to improve your home energy efficiency and potential cost savings on your PSEG bill. For more information, please visit energyoutreachnj.com/moorestown. Sponsored by Moorestown Township, Sustainable Jersey, and PSEG. Register at www.moorestownlibrary.org.
Virtual meditation circle. 7:30-8:45 p.m. 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 at www.moorestownlibrary.org.
FRIDAY, Feb. 23
Winter waterfowl lecture. 2-3 p.m. Moorestown Library. This presentation offers an in-depth look at the over-wintering waterfowl species occurring in New Jersey. Find out which species can be found in our Burlington County Parks in the winter months and the best places and times to look for them. Presented by Burlington County Parks Senior Naturalist Jen Bulava. Register at www.moorestownlibrary.org.
Stuffed animal sleepover. 4-5 p.m. Moorestown Library. For children and stuffed animals of all ages. Your cuddly critter will spend the night and enjoy a fun movie, playtime and of course, bedtime stories with other stuffed animal friends. Before you go to bed, check the library’s Facebook and Instagram for an update on what your stuffed animal is up to, then check back Saturday morning for breakfast photos. Be sure to pick up your friend before 5 p.m. on Saturday and get your souvenir photo booklet so you can see all the sleepover fun. Register at www.moorestownlibrary.org.
SATURDAY, Feb. 24
STEAM time. 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Moorestown Library.
Lantern festival. 10 a.m. to noon. Moorestown Library. 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. Register at www.moorestownlibrary.org.
Kids chess with Scott Gorman. 10-11 a.m. Moorestown Library. For students in third grade and up. Join Gorman for lessons in chess rules and strategy, then pair up with an opponent to play a game or two. Register at www.moorestownlibrary.org.
Read to Bindi the therapy dog from 11 a.m. to noon at the Moorestown Library.
Brian Betz and Denis DiBlasio present a jazz duo concert featuring jazz standards, bossa novas and original compositions at 2 p.m. at the Moorestown Library. There will be a question-and-answer opportunity for the audience when the show is over. Register at www.moorestownlibrary.org.
SUNDAY, Feb. 25
STEAM time. 1-4:30 p.m. Moorestown Library.
MONDAY, Feb. 26
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. Register at www.moorestownlibrary.org.
Movie and talk: International cinema night with Michael – “The Innocents.” Participants 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. Register at www.moorestownlibrary.org.
Township council meeting. 7 p.m. 111 West Second Street. For more information, visit www.moorestown.nj.us.
TUESDAY, Feb. 27
Story time for ages three and up. 10-10:30 a.m. Moorestown Library. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.
Mexican train dominoes. 1-3:30 p.m. Moorestown Library. Register at www.moorestownlibrary.org.
Economic Development Advisory Committee meeting. 7 p.m. 111 West Second Street. For more information, visit www.moorestown.nj.us.
WEDNESDAY, Feb. 28
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.
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 welcome 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.
Library Board of Trustees meeting. 7 p.m. Moorestown Library.
THURSDAY, Feb. 29
MIPPA information program. 10-11 a.m. Moorestown Library. MIPPA is the Medicare Improvement for Patients and Providers Act. It helps low-income seniors and people with disabilities under 65 with savings programs designed to help them with Medicare and other costs. Nina DeLong from Senior Citizens United Community Services (SCUCS) will provide information and answer questions. This program is an information session, in partnership with the state of New Jersey, and does not offer enrollment or insurance sales. Register at www.moorestownlibrary.org.
Mahjong. 1-3 p.m. Moorestown Library. Register at www.moorestownlibrary.org.
Opera roundtable – La Forza del Destino. 6:30-8 p.m. In-person (Moorestown Library) /online. Register at www.moorestownlibrary.org.
FRIDAY, March 1
Baby and me meetup. 10-11 a.m. Moorestown Library.
SATURDAY, March 2
Teen grab and go – March mushrooms. Moorestown Library. Stop by the Young Adult room and pick up a craft to make at home. While supplies last. Sponsored by the Friends of the Moorestown Library.
Lego challenge. For students in third through eighth grade. 10-11 a.m. Moorestown Library. Design creations and show off your creative side. Register at www.moorestownlibrary.org.
St. Patty’s Day dance party. Ages 0-6. 10-10:30 a.m. Moorestown Library.
Inspiring Life Together goodie bag day. 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Moorestown Library. Students in grades 8-12 are welcome to make goodie bags for breast cancer patients. These bags will be delivered to local cancer centers. Participants will also get a chance to hear from a healthcare professional about breast cancer awareness. Register at www.moorestownlibrary.org.
Lesley Pitts, practitioner of Christian Science healing and international speaker, will present her talk “Finding trust in a changing world” at the Cherry Hill Library. The free talk is open to the community and is being co-sponsored by First Church of Christ, Scientist of Haddonfield and Moorestown.
