Need some tech help? Register for a one-on-one 45-minute session to get advice about your device. Open to Monroe and Jamesburg residents.

Hester by Laurie Lico AlbaneseA vivid reimagining of the woman who inspired Hester Prynne, the tragic heroine of Nathaniel Hawthorne's The Scarlet Letter, and a journey into the enduring legacy of New England's witchcraft trials.This is a hybrid program. Please register with an ema...read more

Come play a fun trivia game to test your American history and government knowledge prior to Election Day. Prizes sponsored by Monroe Township League of Women Voters. Registration is required. 

Each month a new recipe we try and make together! No cooking experience necessary!

For kids 4th to 8th grade. Discover the joy in volunteering, and connecting to your community! A volunteer group of young people grades 4-8 who plan and sponsor programs and activities for kids. To join, stop by the Library and fill out a Kids for Kids application. Registration is Req...read more

Enjoy open play with LEGOs. Space is limited and available on a first come, first served basis. Please take a number at the Youth Services Desk (numbers available 30 minutes prior to program start). Registration is not required. 

The January Board meeting will be held via zoom due to the inclement weather.Any members of the public wishing to attend the meeting can participate via phone. Please visit the Library's website for the meeting ID.

Need some tech help? Register for a one-on-one 45-minute session to get advice about your device. Open to Monroe and Jamesburg residents.

Learn to navigate the many options available through Medicare, understand plans and supplements, and determine what plan best suits your needs. Presented by Jacki Spear, Medicare Specialist and Senior Advisor. Registration is required. In-person.

Looking for something to read or add to your reading list? Library staff presents and recommends a variety of titles pertaining to a different topic, both new and old titles.Themes: October 17 – Edgy Reads  November 21 - Family Stories - Thankful That's Not MY Family December 19 - Boo...read more

Need some tech help? Register for a one-on-one 45-minute Session to get advice about your device. Open to Monroe and Jamesburg residents.

Make a Dancing Spider Vibrobot. For children ages 9 to 17. This event will run on a first come, first served basis. There will be tickets at the Youth Services Desk beginning 1/2 hour prior to the program's starting time. 

Join this live stream event to chat and explore foods that you can turn into healthy snacks! A demo on Kimchi chips will be provided. Register at app.librarychef.comLibrary Chef is a unique culinary journey that offers you the chance to enhance your kitchen skills with expert-led classes, all from t...read more

Have questions about your child's development? Want fun learning activities to support your child's continued growth? Early Childhood Specialists from Central New Jersey Family Health Consortium will be in the Library's Youth Services Department to help you! 

For children ages 2-5. Enjoy the story 'Creepy Carrots' and then help decorate the library's Halloween bulletin board by making a creepy carrot craft! (Alternatively, completed craft can be taken home.) This event will run on a first come, first served basis. There will be tickets at the...read more

Socialize with stitchers & crafters of all types and skill levels. Bring your own supplies.

Music, rhymes and fun for ages 18-26 mos and caregiver. This event will run on a first come, first served basis. There will be tickets at the Youth Services Desk beginning 1/2 hour prior to the program's starting time.

Drop by Studio M, the library's maker studio, to check out the equipment. Studio M has a 3D printer, Cricut Cutting Machine, Button Maker, Heat Press, Photo Scanner, and Portable Green Screens. Stop by today if you're working on a project, or just curious.

Calling all backyard ornithologists! Are you interested in watching birds? Join us for the Fall migration and see what birds are on the move. Meet us outside by the playground and learn about the different types. All levels welcome, but bring your own binoculars. This program is weather permitting. ...read more

January- Some Like it Hot- After two male musicians witness a mob hit, they flee with an all-female band while disguised as women. February- Akeelah and the Bee- A young girl from south Los Angeles tries to make it to the National Spelling BeeMarch- Modern Times- "The Tramp"...read more

Celebrate Croptoberfest and create cards and treasured photo albums during this all-day scrapbooking event! A Creative Memories Advisor will offer instruction throughout the day. Beginners welcome! Open to adults 18 and over. Registration required. Bring your own supplies and lunch or contact Ruth t...read more

The Environmental Commission of Monroe Township presents:A Talk by Katherine Anouna Lecture Title: Putting Your Garden to BedRutgers trained Master Gardener Katherine Anouna has gardened in NJ for 30 years, becoming a Master Gardener in 2015.  Specializing in growing vegetables, peren...read more

CANCELLEDLearn to code! Explore coding in a fun and friendly environment. For girls and boys in grades 6 to 8.This is an in-person program held at the library. Registration required. Call, visit Youth Services, or go online to register.

Songs and fun for all ages. No registration required. 

Need some tech help? Register for a one-on-one 45-minute session to get advice about your device. Open to Monroe and Jamesburg residents.  

Join this instructor-led workshop to read, write, and discuss poetry. Registration is required. This is an in-person program.

Drop by Studio M, the library's maker studio, to check out the equipment. Studio M has a 3D printer, Cricut Cutting Machine, Button Maker, Heat Press, Photo Scanner, and Portable Green Screens. Stop by today if you're working on a project, or just curious. 

Children ages 6-9. Come make beautiful crafts for Diwali! This event will run on a first come, first served basis. There will be tickets at the Youth Services Desk beginning 1/2 hour prior to the program's starting time.

Learn from a representative of NJ Department of Children and Families in Middlesex County what it means to be a foster parent and what the process entails. Help raise awareness for the agency, which is actively recruiting foster families who want to serve as caregivers, advocates, and mentors t...read more

Need some tech help? Register for a one-on-one 45-minute session to get advice about your device. Open to Monroe and Jamesburg residents.

For children ages 2-5. Enjoy the story 'Creepy Carrots' and then help decorate the library's Halloween bulletin board by making a creepy carrot craft! (Alternatively, completed craft can be taken home.) This event will run on a first come, first served basis. There will be tickets at the...read more

Songs and fun for all ages. No registration required. 

Every year, nearly 30 million Americans sit on a therapist’s couch—and some of these patients are therapists. In her remarkable book Maybe You Should Talk to Someone, Lori Gottlieb tells us that despite her license and rigorous training, her most significant credential is that she&r...read more

Enjoy open play with LEGOs. Space is limited and available on a first come, first served basis. Please take a number at the Youth Services Desk (numbers available 30 minutes prior to program start). Registration is not required. 

Need some tech help? Register for a one-on-one 45-minute session to get advice about your device. Open to Monroe and Jamesburg residents.

Let's add fall floral decor to our home with a fall wreath.This program is for adults ages 18 and over. All materials will be provided. Registration is required.  

For children ages 3-5. Halloween themed shadow show, followed by trick-or treating around the library. This event will run on a first come, first served basis. There will be tickets at the Youth Services Desk beginning 1/2 hour prior to the program's starting time.

We meet on the fourth Thursday of the month to discuss two short stories, except in the case of November because of Thanksgiving. The group will meet the week before on Thursday, Novmber 21. This program is held in-person at the Library. *Registration is required.October 24, 2024We will discuss...read more

Need some tech help? Register for a one-on-one 45-minute Session to get advice about your device. Open to Monroe and Jamesburg residents.

Carve your own pumpkin and then light it up with LED lights instead of candles. For children ages 9 to 17. This event will run on a first come, first served basis. There will be tickets at the Youth Services Desk beginning 1/2 hour prior to the program's starting time. 

Come grab all the supplies needed to make a fun craft at home. While supplies last.

Join our modern romance book group. The book for October is The Newlyweds by Nell Freudenberger.This is a hybrid program. Join us via Zoom or in person.*Registration is required for in-person participation. Register to receive the Zoom link.

Drop by Studio M, the library's maker studio, to check out the equipment. Studio M has a 3D printer, Cricut Cutting Machine, Button Maker, Heat Press, Photo Scanner, and Portable Green Screens. Stop by today if you're working on a project, or just curious.

Recommended for children ages 3 & up.Get ready for a non-scary show filled with tricks and treats!Ticket required for entry. Free tickets available at the Youth Services Desk beginning Friday, October 14. 

Children ages 3-5. Halloween themed crafts and activities. This event will run on a first come, first served basis. There will be tickets at the Youth Services Desk beginning 1/2 hour prior to the program's starting time.

CANCELLEDLearn to code! Explore coding in a fun and friendly environment. For girls and boys in grades 6 to 8.This is an in-person program held at the library. Registration required. Call, visit Youth Services, or go online to register.

Need some tech help? Register for a one-on-one 45-minute session to get advice about your device. Open to Monroe and Jamesburg residents.  

For ages 0-18 mo. Join us for your baby's first introduction to Story Time!Space is limited and available on a first come, first served basis. Please take a number at the Youth Services Desk (numbers available 30 minutes prior to program start).

Drop by Studio M, the library's maker studio, to check out the equipment. Studio M has a 3D printer, Cricut Cutting Machine, Button Maker, Heat Press, Photo Scanner, and Portable Green Screens. Stop by today if you're working on a project, or just curious. 

 For children ages 6-9. Make Halloween themed crafts. This event will run on a first come, first served basis. There will be tickets at the Youth Services Desk beginning 1/2 hour prior to the program's starting time.

Need some tech help? Register for a one-on-one 45-minute session to get advice about your device. Open to Monroe and Jamesburg residents.

Songs and fun for all ages. No registration required. 

For ages 6-12. See how many words you can spell correctly by jumping from letter to letter! Space is limited and available on a first come, first served basis. Please take a number at the Youth Services Desk (numbers available 30 minutes prior to program start). Registration is not required.  

Enjoy open play with LEGOs. Space is limited and available on a first come, first served basis. Please take a number at the Youth Services Desk (numbers available 30 minutes prior to program start). Registration is not required. 

For ages 2-5.Tickets required for entry. Tickets will be available at the Youth Services Desk 1/2 prior to program start time.  

Need some tech help? Register for a one-on-one 45-minute session to get advice about your device. Open to Monroe and Jamesburg residents.

A fun cooking program for children ages 6-9.Ticket required for entry. Free tickets available at the Youth Services Desk 1/2 hour prior to program start time. 

Need some tech help? Register for a one-on-one 45-minute Session to get advice about your device. Open to Monroe and Jamesburg residents.