The Friends of the Lawrence Library will be hosting an open house, Thursday, May 12 from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Lawrence Headquarters Branch of the Mercer County Library System.
The public is invited to enjoy light refreshments and meet Friends’ members to learn about their efforts in supporting the programs and services of our community library.
Kicking off the event will be History on the Hoof’s “Greasy Luck: Stories of a New England Whalerman” program, to be followed by the recognition of library volunteers and recepients of the Friends’ annual scholarships. Two Lawrenceville seniors, who will be chosen on the basis of their scholarship, character and service to their schools and community, will be awarded scholarships by the Friends of the Lawrence Library.
History on the Hoof, presented by David Emerson and Stacy Roth, is a company specializing in unique presentations on themes in American History from two veteran historical interpreters who combine scholarship with a variety of interpretive techniques, including storytelling, songs, demonstration, and drama.
“Greasy Luck: Stories of a New England Whalerman” is about Capt. Leland Emerson, master of the brigantine Sarah Ann in the year 1843. Capt. Emerson recounts the trials and toils of the hunt for Leviathan and his life on board of a whaling ship and of perilous adventures at sea – including encounters with the infamous great white whale, “Mocha Dick.”
For more information about the Friends of the Lawrence Library Open House please call the Lawrence Headquarters Branch of the MCLS at 609-989-6920 or email James Damron, jdamron@mcl.org.
