Name: Tai Chi for Beginners (virtual)
Start: 2023-09-19T18:00:00-04:00
End: 2023-09-19T19:00:00-04:00
Location: FTPL @ Home

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Tai Chi for Beginners (virtual)

2023-09-19 18:00:00 2023-09-19 19:00:00 America/New_York Tai Chi for Beginners (virtual) Experience authentic Tai Chi training, also referred to as 'Meditation in Motion,' with Dr. Gang Huang. FTPL @ Home - Virtual Events 1

Tuesday, September 19
6:00pm - 7:00pm

Add to Calendar 2023-09-19 18:00:00 2023-09-19 19:00:00 America/New_York Tai Chi for Beginners (virtual) Experience authentic Tai Chi training, also referred to as 'Meditation in Motion,' with Dr. Gang Huang. FTPL @ Home - Virtual Events 1

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Experience authentic Tai Chi training, also referred to as 'Meditation in Motion,' with Dr. Gang Huang.

Dr. Gang Huang, the founder of 'Seeking Tai Chi,' leads the library's Tai Chi classes for those who have little or no Tai Chi experience.

We focus on fundamentals that aim to improve strength, balance, coordination, and inner peace.

It is not necessary to attend previous classes to benefit from a Tai Chi for Beginner session. This will be a perfect opportunity to get to experience authentic Tai Chi training which is also referred to as 'Meditation in Motion.'

Tai Chi meets twice monthly: on the first Tuesday of every month in person at DeMott Lane and virtually via Zoom on the third Tuesday.

Registration is required for virtual classes in order to receive the link to the Zoom meeting. The link will be included in your confirmation email (sent after you register) and a reminder email (sent one day prior to the program). If you do not receive the emails, please call the library.

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Health & Wellness |

TAGS: | fitness | exercise |

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PreK Surprise - Craft Program for Ages 2 -5 Years

Thu, Nov 21, 10:30am - 11:00am

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Families work together to make a craft!

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Sensory Friendly Movie: Inside Out @ DeMott Lane - all ages for cognitive, mobility & developmental conditions

Thu, Nov 21, 5:00pm - 7:00pm

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Sensory-friendly movie with lights on, sound low and lots of space to pace, dance and sing. Wheelchair-friendly areas. All ages are welcome at this showing of Inside-Out. Rated PG. 1hr 35min. Pixar.

Teen Crochet Club - Learn to Crochet with us!

Thu, Nov 21, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

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Teens come learn to crochet! Open to students ages 12-17. Teens who know how to crochet are welcome to come and stitch with us! Please register.

Rhythm & Rhyme Time @ DeMott Lane - ages 0-4 years

Fri, Nov 22, 10:30am - 10:45am

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Young children with parent/caregiver enjoy these active 15-min rhymes programs... including a simple story!

Movie Matinee: Dìdi (2024)

Fri, Nov 22, 2:00pm - 3:30pm

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Fall Harvest Craft: Acorns & Pumpkins @ DeMott Lane - all ages

Sun, Nov 24, 2:00pm - 2:30pm

DeMott Lane Branch

Come decorate wooden acorn and pumpkin ornaments! A great gift at Thanksgiving for a child to give to a loved one.

Morning Rhymes @ Franklin Park Branch - Ages 0 - 4 Years

Mon, Nov 25, 10:30am - 11:00am

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Bitty Babies (Lapsit Rhymes) @ DeMott Lane - ages newborn to 12 months

Mon, Nov 25, 10:30am - 10:45am

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A lapsit program for our youngest ones (accompanied by parents or caregivers). Babies will bounce through this active 15-minute program!

Megabyte Mondays: Google Docs and Sheets - a computer class

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Drop-in Chess for Adults

Mon, Nov 25, 5:00pm - 7:30pm

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First Steps Basic English - Literacy Volunteers of Somerset County and GRWDB ESL course

Mon, Nov 25, 5:50pm - 7:50pm

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Recycled Book Flowers - Teen Craft

Mon, Nov 25, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

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Tue, Nov 26, 10:30am - 11:00am

Franklin Park Branch - Franklin Park Community Room

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Potato Head Fun @ DeMott Lane - all ages

Tue, Nov 26, 10:30am - 11:00am

DeMott Lane Branch

Join us to play with our collection of potato head friends (baby, kids, mom, dad, grandparents) and their clothes and body parts as you make new friends!

Drop-in Mahjong

Tue, Nov 26, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

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Come play Mahjong at the library!

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Tue, Nov 26, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

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Join us for a lightly-competitive, fun club to meet other chess players and share strategies.

Tech-Help @ DeMott Lane

Wed, Nov 27, 10:30am - 12:30pm

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Stop by for help with easy tech related questions. Registration is required.

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Monday Morning Storytime @ Lewis Street - ages 0-5 years

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Zumba Gold + Pilates

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Winter "Paint and Sip"

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DeMott Lane Branch - Community Room

Adults are welcome to join us to paint an autumn-themed canvas and enjoy seasonal (non-alcoholic!) beverages.

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LEGO Club @ Franklin Park Branch

Wed, Dec 11, 4:00pm - 4:45pm

Franklin Park Branch - Franklin Park Community Room

Join us at the Franklin Park Branch for LEGO Club!

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Chair Yoga

Thu, Dec 12, 11:00am - 12:00pm

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This gentle class focuses on an exploration of basic yoga poses and how to connect them through attention to breathing, alignment and mindfulness.

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FTPL @ Home - Virtual Events 1

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Chocolate Dippers - Teen Cooking

Thu, Dec 12, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

DeMott Lane Branch - Community Room

Come prepared to make them and eat them! Open to students ages 12-17. Please register.

Meditation

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Are you interested in trying meditation to reduce stress or calm your mind?

Adult DIY: Beginner Beading Class

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Registration opens Monday, December 2 2024 at 10:15am

Pet Loss Support Group

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Pet parents who have lost a pet, or anticipate a loss, gather to share stories and memories with like minds and hearts.

Merry MadLibs @ Lewis Street branch - ages 10-17 years

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Stop by the library to complete a seasonal MadLib during library hours while supplies last!

Morning Rhymes @ Franklin Park Branch - Ages 0 - 4 Years

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Rhymes and a story for little ones!

Megabyte Mondays: Introduction to PowerPoint - a computer class

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Drop-in Chess for Adults

Mon, Dec 16, 5:00pm - 7:30pm

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Beginner Yoga

Mon, Dec 16, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

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First Steps Basic English - Literacy Volunteers of Somerset County and GRWDB ESL course

Mon, Dec 16, 5:50pm - 7:50pm

DeMott Lane Branch - Community Room

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Build & Play @ Franklin Park Branch - Ages 2 - 5 years

Tue, Dec 17, 10:30am - 11:00am

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Join us for a half hour of building with Duplos and Mega Blocks!

Ageless Grace

Tue, Dec 17, 1:30pm - 2:30pm

Franklin Park Branch - Franklin Park Community Room

Men and women are joining in the fun of this evidence-based seated exercise, using the cutting edge science of neuroplasticity.

Tai Chi for Beginners (Virtual)

Tue, Dec 17, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

DeMott Lane Branch - Virtual Events 1

Experience authentic Tai Chi training, also referred to as 'Meditation in Motion,' with Dr. Gang Huang.

Cancelled

Silent Book Club

Tue, Dec 17, 6:00pm - 7:45pm

DeMott Lane Branch

Bring your own book to read in a quiet, communal setting!

Drop-in Mahjong

Tue, Dec 17, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

DeMott Lane Branch - Media Room

Come play Mahjong at the library!

Franklin Township Astronomy Club Monthly Meeting

Tue, Dec 17, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

DeMott Lane Branch - Community Room

Attend the monthly meeting!

Sit n' Stitch @ Franklin Park Branch

Wed, Dec 18, 11:00am - 12:30pm

Franklin Park Branch - Franklin Park Community Room

Share your current projects with fellow crafters!

Zumba Gold + Pilates

Wed, Dec 18, 2:00pm - 2:45pm

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Join us for this fun combo class that can be done sitting or standing.

Teen Kindness Club

Wed, Dec 18, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

DeMott Lane Branch - Community Room

Join us for a community service activity and earn an hour of volunteer time. Open to students ages 12-17. Snacks will be served! Please register!

3D Paper Snowflakes @ Lewis Street branch - ages 12-17 years

Wed, Dec 18, 4:00pm - 4:30pm

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Learn how to craft a 3D paper snowflake!

Meeting: Library Board of Trustees

Wed, Dec 18, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

DeMott Lane Branch - Historical Room

Monthly meeting of the Library Board of Trustees. The public are welcome.

First Steps Basic English - Literacy Volunteers of Somerset County and GRWDB ESL course

Wed, Dec 18, 5:50pm - 7:50pm

DeMott Lane Branch - Community Room

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Open Books, Open Minds: Historical Fiction Book Club

Thu, Dec 19, 1:45pm - 2:45pm

Franklin Park Branch - Franklin Park Community Room

December's Selection: "The Story of Lucy Gault" by William Trevor

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Thu, Dec 19, 4:30pm - 5:00pm

Franklin Park Branch - Franklin Park Community Room

Join us for a STEM activity!

Teen Crochet Club - Learn to Crochet with us!

Thu, Dec 19, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Franklin Park Branch - Franklin Park Community Room

Teens come learn to crochet! Open to students ages 12-17. Teens who know how to crochet are welcome to come and stitch with us! Please register.

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Fri, Dec 20, 11:00am - 11:45am

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Movie Matinee: Kinds of Kindness (2024)

Fri, Dec 20, 2:00pm - 4:45pm

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Bobbin Lacemaking

Sat, Dec 21, 10:30am - 4:30pm

DeMott Lane Branch - Community Room

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Mon, Dec 23, 10:30am - 10:45am

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Mon, Dec 23, 5:00pm - 7:30pm

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DIY New Year's Time Capsule - Teen Craft!

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