Mount Laurel Calendar

Wednesday, Sept. 11

Preschool Storytime: Ages 3 to 5 years. 10:30 to 11 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 and Crochet Meetup: 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: 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: 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.

Friday, Sept. 13

Knit & Crochet Afternoon Meetup: 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, Sept. 14

Future Coders – Intro to Programming with Scratch: Ages 8 to 12 years. 10 to 11:30 a.m. at the Mount Laurel Library. This fun, beginner-friendly program is for young kids who want to try out code for the first time. Students will learn to use Scratch, a kid-friendly, interactive, and immersive coding program. Throughout this course, students will learn about character motion, variables, how to make their own games, animations, and more. This course serves as an introduction to the world of code and the possibilities it has. No previous coding experience is necessary. Registration required at www.mtlaurel.lib.nj.us. Parents/guardians must remain in the building during the program. Participants should bring their own laptop, if possible. The library will also have laptops available for participants to borrow. 

Family Storytime: Ages 18 month to 10 years. 10:30 to 11 a.m. at the Mount Laurel Library. Join in every other Saturday for stories, songs, and rhymes. This story time helps kids build early literacy skills and a passion for reading. Interested participants should note that this program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Those interested must plan to attend and be engaged with their child for this program. Drop-offs are not permitted. No registration required.

Monday, Sept. 16

Move and Groove: 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: 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, Sept. 17

Toddler Storytime: Ages 18 months to 3 years. 10:30 to 11:00 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: 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.

Future Coders – Intro to Programming with Scratch: Ages 8 to 12 years. 5 to 6:30 p.m. at the Mount Laurel Library. This fun, beginner-friendly program is for young kids who want to try out code for the first time. Students will learn to use Scratch, a kid-friendly, interactive, and immersive coding program. Throughout this course, students will learn about character motion, variables, how to make their own games, animations, and more. This course serves as an introduction to the world of code and the possibilities it has. No previous coding experience is necessary. Registration required at www.mtlaurel.lib.nj.us. Parents/guardians must remain in the building during the program. Participants should bring their own laptop, if possible. The library will also have laptops available for participants to borrow.