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Calling all young innovators, researchers, and explorers!

 

Do you have a resident ghost, a ghost story to tell, or some fun history about Cranbury, that you would like to share? 

Meet The Mistress of Madness, Diva of darnkess, and New Jersey's favorite storytelling "ghost" legened, Haunted History Productins very own Miss Cookie!

Sponsored by Peace of Chocolate
Meeting Room 1 + 2

 

Calling all young innovators, researchers, and explorers!

 

Join us for a beginner cell phone and internet class! Learn all about the uses of your phone, detect scams, and become more comfortable with your devices! This class and discussion is sponsored by the Gardens at Monroe and facilitated by Kat Verdi and Dean Klimek. Located in Meeting Room 3.

If you're a history buff,  lived through the 1960s, or watched the recent Hollywood productions Oppenheimer, Fallout or Silo, you might know that there was a time when the threat of nuclear war dominated the American psyche.

In the 1960s, fallout shelters became a bizarre and fascinating phenomenon. This interactive history lecture explores the "shelter craze" of the period through original artifacts and media.

There are different types of caregivers and ALL are welcomed. This is a judgment free safe place to share, to learn and/or to just listen. It’s a place of love, empathy and respect. It is a place to share the triumphs, the challenges, the disappointments, the accomplishments or simply a place to vent and reset ourselves so we can carry on one day at a time. Stress - free, safe environment respectful of everybody's level of comfort and pace of engagement.

Kat welcomes you with open arms! Kat Verdi is a Certified Alzheimer’s and Dementia Care Trainer. She serves as a sound referral resource for anyone caring for a loved one. Her mission are the “3E’s” - to Educate, Empower and Encourage caregivers.

This support group will take place in Meeting Room 3. 

Join us for the first Senior Social Hour! For our first meeting, we will be having a Super Duper Bingo Event! Win prizes, share stories, meet new people, and have a great time! 

Located in Meeting Room 1 + 2.

Facilitated by Kat Verdi and sponsored by The Gardens at Monroe.

Meets the Second Tuesday of the month in Meeting Room 1. Video and discussion to follow. Copies of the Great Decisions Briefing Book available for checkout at the Cranbury Public Library.

Topics Include:

Mideast Realignment
Climate Technology and Competition
Science Across Borders
U.S. -China Trade Rivalry
NATO’s Future
Understanding Indonesia
High Seas Treaty
Pandemic Preparedness
 

Calling all young innovators, researchers, and explorers!

 

TEENS ARE INVITED TO END THEIR SUMMER WITH AN ADVENTURE BACK IN TIME!

Calling all cinephiles! Join us for the CPL Cinemates Film Club, a monthly club focused on the appreciation and analysis of movies. *Beginning in July 2024, our meetings will switch to the THIRD MONDAY of every month to screen a film and share an educational and open-minded discussion about the film and its related topics. 

More details to follow! 

Meeting Room 1 + 2

Sponsored by the Gardens of Monroe 

Enjoy an hour of knitting, crocheting, crafts and conversation. All levels welcome. This workshop will be in Meeting Room 1.

The June 18th meeting of Spining Yarns will be held in Meeting Room 3. 

Join us for a serene, mindful, evening walk through the flat walking trails of the Reinhardt Forest Preserve Cranbury with environmental Craig Harrley. Learn about the benefits of hiking as well sustainable preservation practice. Wear sturdy shoes. Held rain or shine.

 
register here 

Meets the 3rd Wednesday of the month in Meeting Room 3.

Upcoming 2024 Meetings:

 

Enjoy the sunset at this outdoor concert featuring the local band, Timeless Groove. Timeless Groove is a NJ Cover band that plays Rock and Blues covers.

Location: The Patio at 30 Park Place West. All attendees should bring their own lawn chairs or blankets.

Rain Date: Thursday, 8/22 at 6:30pm

Sponsored by the Cranbury Public Library Foundation

Calling all young innovators, researchers, and explorers!

 

Learn all about how to use your iPhone or iPad!  In this workshop, we will have an open forum for any troubles you might encounter with the iPhone. In previous sessions, we dicussed the camera, security measures, and data storage. Beginner to intermediate experience with an iPhone is suggested. 

This workshop will be held in Meeting Room 1. 

Discuss your recent reads with fellow bibliophiles. This discussion group promises thought-provoking and engaging discourse. Meets the 4th Monday of the month in Meeting Room 3.

Wheat weaving is an ancient and beautiful craft that has been practiced by ancient civilizations across the globe. When life depended on the harvest, designs made from leftover wheat were weighted in magic, hope, and supersition. Tap into this ancient practice and celebrate the coming harvest by learning to make your own braided wheat decoration.

This workshop is approximately 2-2.5 hours. No experience necessary, just nimble fingers. Taught by New Jersey artist, Christine Metzler.

Space is limited. Registration required. Registration limited to Cranbury Public Library Cardholders.

Cranbury Public Library Cards can be obtained by visiting the Cranbury Public Library and presenting ID with proof of Cranbury residency. Non resident library cards are also available for a fee.

Sponsored by the Cranbury Public Library Foundation.