Library Events

CANCELLEDFor all ages. Come join us for a fun craft! Space is limited and available on a first come, first served basis; please take a number at the Youth Services Desk. Registration is not required.

The Seduction of Mimi (1972) - Mimi, forced to leave his family in Sicily, finds a job in a factory in Turin where he gets involved in an extramarital affair. Rated "R";  1hr. 48min.; Comedy/Drama   This film is in Italian with English subtitles.Admission is free, but d...read more

Freshen any room with an air freshener you make yourself.Open to ages 9 - 18. 

For ages 8 & up. A beginner chess event for kids. 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 18-36 months.An introduction to paint, glue or markers for the younger child. Please wear clothing you don’t mind getting messy in. 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 t...read more

For ages 6-8. Create a one-of-a-kind work of art using collage techniques. Space is limited and available on a first come, first served basis; please take a number at the Youth Services Desk. Registration is not required. 

Come and join our group of Roblox players.Open to ages 9 - 18. 

For ages 18-36 months.Simple stories and songs followed by a craft. Space is limited and available on a first come, first served basis; please take a number at the Youth Services Desk. Registration is not required. 

Beginning and experienced genealogists welcome to discuss research, share findings and discover resources. Registration is not required.

For ages 8 & up. Come join us for a reading of Magic Ramen: The Story of Momofuku Ando by Andrea Wang and make some ramen! Space is limited and available on a first come, first served basis; please take a number at the Youth Services Desk. Registration is not required

An independent preschool storytime filled with books, rhymes and songs. Registration required. Call, visit Youth Services, or go online to register beginning Tuesday, March 31. at 9:30 a.m. 

Make an Anaglyph 3D Image and Viewer.Open to ages 9 - 18. 

Come socialize with needleworkers of all types and skill levels.  Share tips, patterns and ideas. Bring your own supplies. Drop in anytime between 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM.

Certified Caregiver Consultant Christine Forte will discuss resources in the community that can help provide and inform you and your aging loved one with necessary tools for planning the best transition possible. Register at the Welcome Desk or online.

Living in space has captured the human imagination for a century. Over the last 20 years, the nations of the world have built the International Space Station to perform experiments and learn how the human body adapts to a lack of gravity. We will talk about the everyday life on the Station, and the ...read more

For ages 8 & up. A beginner chess event for kids. 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 students of the MTHS National English Honors Society present a fun and educational  writing workshop to improve your writing and learn skills that will prepare students for middle school.

For ages 6-9.Pack your suitcases! This program will take children on a journey around the world without even having to leave the library! For seven weeks, children will be learning about different traditions , cultures, geography and food through arts and crafts, songs and stories!Please register on...read more

Each month, we will show a film that celebrates the most influential people and places of many different styles of music.February 16- Amazing Grace: Aretha Franklin- The Queen of Soul  performs with the choir at Watts' New Bethel Baptist Church in January 1972 while recording her live best-...read more

This 3-session class is being taught by Gail Thompson. Participants must attend all sessions. Please bring to class embroidery floss in colors of your own choosing and a pair of small scissors. Registration is limited to 8 individuals. Register at the Welcome Desk or call 732-521-5000.

For ages 6-8. Enjoy a story about the creation of the ramen noodles we all know and love, followed by ramen crafts and tasting. 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 star...read more

CANCELLEDCome grab all of the supplies you need (minus the scissors & glue) to make a fun craft at home. While supplies last.

Coffee and cookies provided.Register and reserve your copy at the Welcome Desk.Dates and selections for 2020: February 18 - Another Brooklyn by Jacqueline Woodson April 21 - What We Were Promised by Lucy Tan June 16 - Homegoing by Yaa Gyasi August 18 - The Leavers by Lisa Ko October 20 - Virgil Wand...read more

For ages 18-36 months.Simple stories and songs followed by a craft. Space is limited and available on a first come, first served basis; please take a number at the Youth Services Desk. Registration is not required. 

This month's cooking class we will be transforming ordinary ramen noodles into a delicious dish!Ages 11 and up

CANCELLEDFor ages 6-8. Explore early science, technology, math or engineering topics through literature and hands-on experimentation. 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 sta...read more

Build a ping-pong ball roller coaster out of drinking straws.Open to ages 9 - 18. 

Did you know that the library has a 3D printer?A 3D printer is a machine that can take a digital design from your computer and “print” it out into a solid three-dimensional object.  During this session you’ll see a 3D printer in action, understand how it works, and learn how i...read more

Need something fun to do after dinner? Come do a seasonal craft you can actually use. Join us as you create a Mason Jar Succlent Terranium. This class is for adult patrons only. You don’t need to bring anything, but registration is required  at www.monroetwplibrary.org or at the...read more

CANCELLEDFor ages 3-5. Explore early science, technology, math or engineering topics through literature and hands-on experimentation. 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 sta...read more

Local author John Katerba will discuss his new book Jamesburg and Monroe Township: Years Gone By.

For ages 6-9.Pack your suitcases! This program will take children on a journey around the world without even having to leave the library! For seven weeks, children will be learning about different traditions , cultures, geography and food through arts and crafts, songs and stories!Please register on...read more

Make your own pyramid catapult.Open to ages 9 - 18. 

This 3-session class is being taught by Gail Thompson. Participants must attend all sessions. Please bring to class embroidery floss in colors of your own choosing and a pair of small scissors. Registration is limited to 8 individuals. Register at the Welcome Desk or call 732-521-5000.

CANCELLEDFor all ages. Come join us for a fun craft! Space is limited and available on a first come, first served basis; please take a number at the Youth Services Desk. Registration is not required.

Come and join our group of Roblox players.Open to ages 9 - 18. 

For ages 18-36 months.Simple stories and songs followed by a craft. Space is limited and available on a first come, first served basis; please take a number at the Youth Services Desk. Registration is not required. 

An independent preschool storytime filled with books, rhymes and songs. Registration required. Call, visit Youth Services, or go online to register beginning Tuesday, March 31. at 9:30 a.m. 

John Miraglia of the Raritan Valley Sierra Club will lead a discussion on climate change and other environmental factors' impact on the quality of life in New Jersey. Please register at the Welcome Desk or call 732-521-5000.

Sculpt your own chia pet, then plant your seeds and watch it grow.Open to ages 9 - 18.