Health Screening/Story Time: Cinnaminson Library Events

CINNAMINSON, NJ — Here's a look at some upcoming events at the Cinnaminson Library for the week of Sept. 9-14, 2019. Each event's description comes from the library's website. Click the name of each event for more information.

Monday, Oct. 7
Free Health Screenings, 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.: On the first Monday of each month, a registered nurse from Lourdes Health System will be in the meeting room to provide FREE health screenings and dispense health and wellness information. Walk-ins welcome!

The Book Cafe, 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.: Gather with other book lovers to discuss your favorite books! In our October meeting, we’ll be having a book café. Let’s talk about what you have read recently. Get ideas about what you might to read next. Please bring along a book you’ve enjoyed. New members are always welcome.

Tuesday, Oct. 8
Tai Chi, 10:30 a.m. to noon: This is a beginner’s course in Qigong and Tai Chi, slow, gentle forms of exercise that help increase energy, flexibility, balance and body awareness. Those who suffer from bad posture, stiff joints, tension and instability should find the course especially helpful. No special equipment or attire required other than loose-fitting clothing and soft, flat-bottom shoes. This program is for adults only.

Teen Cook Camp: Pie!, 4 p.m. to 5 p.m.: Join us each month to learn simple, no-oven-needed recipes you can make at home. This month we will make fall-themed mini pies with your choice of pumpkin or carmel apple filling. Nutritional information will be made available, please inform instructor of any food allergies prior to class. For ages 11 to 18.

Creative Writing Workshop, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.: Welcome to a workshop where writers write. Through writing exercises, games, timed writing, and discussions with peers, we can find joy and satisfaction in creative writing. Bring your laptops. This program is for adults.

Wednesday, Oct. 9
1KBBK Fall Story Time, 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.: Kids ages 5 and under are invited to a very special story time. We will read stories, sing songs, make fall crafts and celebrate our One Thousand Books Before Kindergarten successes. Whether new to the 1KBBK program or you have finished, all participants are welcome.

Scrabble Club, 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.: Do you love a good game of Scrabble? Look no further. You have found kindred spirits with the new Scrabble Club forming at the Cinnaminson Library. Players of all levels and all ages are welcome to drop in, and we hope, stick around. It's stimulating, educational and most of all, lots of fun!

Laughter Yoga, 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.: Laughter Yoga is a whole body, well-being workout that uses intentional laughter, breathing, mindfulness, and gentle movement to promote a healthy, joyful and vibrant life. It's uplifting, energizing and fun! There are no yoga poses involved. The yoga aspect is the deep breathing and mindfulness that we include. The program is wonderful for friendly connection, stress relief and can also help ease anxiety & mild depression, while also being a form of exercise. We do not use jokes or comedy and you do not need to be flexible or funny. You can even participate in a chair. Please bring water and a willingness to be playful and have fun! For more information about the instructor, visit her website!

Thursday, Oct. 10
New Power Poetry, 6 p.m. to 8:15 p.m.: New Power Poetry is a group where poets and spoken word artists can gather together and encourage one another with constructive criticism and different perspectives. This set up is similar to an open mic, where our guests are able to come up and share if they like, or just listen and write if they prefer. We want to give poets, songwriters, storytellers and other writers an opportunity to shape their written work and practice their performance skills with plenty of support and encouragement. If you are looking for a community in which you can grow as an artist and a person, please don’t hesitate to join us!

Friday, Oct. 11
Parachute Play, 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.: Pop into the library for some fun play with the parachute. Dress comfortably for 35 minutes of fun songs and movement! Recommended for ages 5 and under. Registration is not required.

The Writer's Clinic, 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.: If you need help with writing tasks like:

• Resumes
• Cover Letters
• Filling out Forms (except for legal, financial and tax documents)
• Writing Projects (i.e. toasts, speeches, reports, essays, etc.)
• College Papers
• Letters

We can help you! Meet one-on-one with a professional writing instructor and get the job done! This program is for adults only.