What's Happening At The Moorestown Library: July 29-Aug. 2, 2019

MOORESTOWN, NJ — Here’s a look at some upcoming events at the Moorestown Library for this week.

Monday, July 29
Baby Time, 9:30 a.m. to 10 a.m; 10:15 a.m. to 10:45 a.m..: Drop in each week for 30 minutes of stories, rhymes, and songs for babies. No registration required. For children under 2 with a caregiver. Siblings welcome.

Time for Twos, 11 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.: Drop in each week for 30 minutes of stories, rhymes, and songs for 2-year-olds. No registration required. For children who are 2 years old, with a caregiver. Siblings are welcome.

Tuesday, July 30
Let’s Play Mah Jongg, 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.: This lively game is lots of fun and challenging. Those with experience are preferred. Come join in at the library with leader Betsy Schnorr. If you have a game, please bring it. REGISTER NOW!

Tuesday Movie: Mary Poppins Returns, 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.: No Registration Required. It’s a summer of sequels! Snacks will be provided; please bring your own drinks in a covered container.
Yoga Story Stretchers, 4 p.m. to 4:45 p.m.: For children entering grades 1-4; Registration required. Learn different yoga breathing and yoga poses and listen to a great story. Mats not required. Wear comfortable clothes. Class is 45 minutes. Call 856-234-0333 x 5 to register.

Hiking the Catskill Peaks with REI, 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.: Have you ever dreamed of summiting the Catskill 35ers? That’s 35 day hikes up the Catskill Mountains ranging from 3,508 to 4,180 feet. Join Catskill winter and spring peak bagger Richard Feuer to learn more about the peaks and how to get started. He’ll cover hiking essentials (and briefly include backpacking tips for multiple-day trips) such as choosing a pack, selecting proper clothing and footwear, and rudimentary trip planning skills, and understanding the basic gear you need to reach your destination. No experience necessary! REGISTER NOW!

Wednesday, July 31
Duct Tape Wallet Craft, 2 p.m.: For students entering grades 3+; Registration required. Create a unique and colorful wallet made entirely of duct tape. Call 856-234-0333 x 5 to register.

Thursday, Aug. 1
Drop-In Story Time, 10 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.; 1:30 p.m. to 2 p.m.: No registration required. For children ages 3-6. Drop in to enjoy stories, songs and crafts! Choose one session per week.

Teen Yoga Workshop, 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.: Teens Grades 7+; Registration required. Learn the basic poses and breathing of Vinyasa Yoga in this beginner’s series. Mats provided but feel free to bring your own and wear comfortable clothing. Call 856-234-0333 x 5 to register.

Friday, Aug. 2

Traveling Lantern Theatre Company Presents: My Mother, The Astronaut, 1:30 p.m.: For children of all ages, no registration required. Aquarius’ mom is an astronaut and today is “Take your child to work day”. Aquarius can’t wait to go to NASA and find out what it’s like to be in space! They visit Mission Control where she meets scientists and engineers who show her what they do, and she learns all about space travel. Her imagination blasts off, and she dreams of incredible journeys through the cosmos! Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

For a full list of events at the Moorestown Library, visit moorestownlibrary.org.