Here's What's Coming Up At The Moorestown Library

MOORESTOWN, NJ — Moorestown High School student Maya Butani will help girls entering Grades 6-9 explore basic coding and programming languages such as java, python, HTML, and scratch during a virtual event sponsored by the Moorestown Library next week.

“We will use these skills for real-world applications such as genetics, safety, and modelling disease,” the library says in its description for the ProjectCSGirls on Zoom: Programming and Problem-Solving in the World online event.

“This fun, interactive experience will provide a background in computer science through a problem-solving format. To get the best experience, it is recommended that the student is able to attend every session if possible.”

Sessions will be held Aug. 2-6, 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. each day. Registration for this online event is on the library’s website.

The subject of this week's story time craft at the Moorestown Library is fairy tales, according to the library's website. Story times are held for ages 3-and-up at the library, 111 West Second Street next to town hall, on Tuesdays and Thursdays, 3 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Anyone who misses story time can create their own story time at home by visiting moorestownlibrary.org/kids, clicking on TumbleBook Library, and watching the fairy tales playlist. Leftover crafts will be available in the Children's Room beginning Thursday at 3:30 pm.

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The following is the list of other events coming up next week at the Moorestown Library:

Monday, Aug. 2:

Grab and Go Steam: Germinating Seeds, all day: Stop by the Children's Room this week and pick up a Grab and Go STEAM craft to make at home. This month's craft is a Germinating Seed! While supplies last.

Yoga Story Stretchers, 3 p.m.: Children ages 5 to 10 can learn different yoga breathing and poses and listen to a great story. Attendees should bring their own mat or beach towel, and water, and wear comfortable clothes. The program will be held outside the library on Washington Street lawn, behind the library, as weather permits.
Tuesday, Aug. 3:

Watercolor Basics, 1 p.m.: Come learn the basics of successful watercolor painting. You will learn which supplies are best, how to handle the brushes properly, how to keep your colors clean and transparent, and lots more. Taught by local artist Schuyler McClain. Supplies will be provided, but feel free to bring any supplies that you may already have. All levels welcome.

Wednesday, Aug. 4:

Virtual Q&A Session with the Master Gardeners, 1:30 p.m.: Join members of the Rutgers Master Gardener Program of Burlington County for a one-hour virtual session during which they will answer questions about your lawn, garden, starting a garden, or seasonal gardening topics. Some questions may require research, so please be prepared to email your question to: burlingtonmg@njaes.rutgers.edu.

Teen Yoga, 4 p.m.: Learn the basic poses and breathing of Hatha/Vinyasa Yoga in this gentle, beginner's series for teens entering Grades 7 and up, held outside the library from 4 p.m. to 4:45 p.m.

Thursday, Aug. 5:

Virtual Chair Yoga, noon: Join Debbie and Simran Ransi to learn gentle yoga exercises that can be done while seated in or supported by a chair. This class will teach the basics: guided breathing, simple physical stretches, and meditation. The yoga exercises are safe and accessible for all levels. Debbie has been teaching Mat Yoga, Chair Yoga and Mindful Meditation for 15 years. Her daughter, Simran, recently received her certification to teach Chair Yoga and is excited to also be teaching this form of exercise. This program will be conducted on Zoom. You will receive a link to the meeting a day prior to the event. To register, visit the library’s website.