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.  

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. 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 8 & up.

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. 

What have you been reading? We want to know! Join other book lovers for a lively discussion. Book Café is a perfect place to find your next great read or share what you have enjoyed.This is a hybrid program. Join us via Zoom or in person.Registration is required.

What have you been reading? We want to know! Join other book lovers for a lively discussion. Book Café is a perfect place to find your next great read or share what you have enjoyed.This is a hybrid program. Join us via Zoom or in person.Registration is required.

Nowhere in Africa (2001) Germany2h 21m   Rated: R   Biography   Drama   HistoryDue to Hitler's threat, Walter Redlich, a Jewish lawyer, immigrates to Kenya with his wife Jettel and daughter Regina. Things take a turn when the family is ordered to move...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 ages 6 and up. Attendees must bring their own plain white t-shirt to decorate. 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. 

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.

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). 

For children first to third grade, an introduction to Book Clubs. Practice reading and skills, through fun activities, crafts, and book discussions. No need to read the book ahead of time.Space is limited and available on a first come, first served basis. Please take a number at the Youth Services D...read more

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.

 Make a slingshot rocket and then test it out. 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.

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.  

Monday, July 8 & Wednesday, July 10 from 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.Ages 8-12$25 registration fee. MUST REGISTER IN PERSON.Learn to develop ideas for a new product or service, introduce advertising (social media), create packaging, brand logo, brand name & prepare a marketing plan to p...read more

Join this instructor-led workshop on the second Monday of each month 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. 

For children ages 6-9. 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 for a half hour session of free tech help from a teen volunteer (the experts!). Get assistance in texting, emails, photos, apps, ebooks, and 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.

Songs and fun for all ages. No registration required. 

Join us for a visit to Deckawoo Drive with everyone’s favorite adventure loving pig, Mercy Watson! Newbery Medal winning author Kate DiCamillo will be sharing the stories behind the creation of her early chapter book series, the original Mercy Watson, and the follow up series, Tales ...read more

Join Monroe Township Public Library’s first Crochet Along!The Crochet Along (CAL) will run from May 21 through July 10 for a nice, relaxed project with plenty of time for you to make the pattern. The pattern, as selected by survey, will be a Sampler Afghan. The project will be broken into...read more

The MTPL monthly Photography Club is open to township residents ages 12+ and welcomes all skill levels. No experience is necessary to join. Bring a camera (smart device is acceptable) and share your love of photography. Registration is required. This event will be held at the Library.

Join us on the second Tuesday of the month for a fun, themed social hour. Designed for adults (ages 18+) with cognitive or developmental disabilities and their parent or caregiver. Registration is required and must be done in person by the parent or caregiver of the attendee. Please visit the M...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. 

A fun movement based Story Time where we'll dance, jump, groove, and shake the sillies out!  For children ages 2-5 years old. 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'...read more

Monday, July 8 & Wednesday, July 10 from 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.Ages 8-12$25 registration fee. MUST REGISTER IN PERSON.Learn to develop ideas for a new product or service, introduce advertising (social media), create packaging, brand logo, brand name & prepare a marketing plan to p...read more

For ages 2+. 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.

A Caregiver Support Group meets at the Library monthly on the second Wednesday of the month. This group is intended for caregivers only; no solicitation and no distribution of promotional materials. Led by Kat Verdi, MAT CDP, CADDCT, Certified Alzheimer’s and Dementia Care Trainer, of The...read more

Join this small group, instructor-led workshop to improve your writing skills, give constructive criticism and get feedback on your work. Bring a typed copy of your work (1,500 words or less). Whether it is a complete short story or a piece of a larger project, be prepared to read your work to the g...read more

Learn how to identify, preserve, and interpret the old photographs in your personal collection. This is a quick-paced, introductory workshop that incorporates authentic examples of 19th and 20th century images.

Quilling involves using strips of paper that are rolled to create different shapes and glued together to make beautiful designs. This month we will be making a floral brooch. Registration is required. All materials will be provided. For adults ages 18 and over.

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 Monroe Township Public Library’s first Crochet Along!The Crochet Along (CAL) will run from May 21 through July 10 for a nice, relaxed project with plenty of time for you to make the pattern. The pattern, as selected by survey, will be a Sampler Afghan. The project will be broken into...read more

Topics in this workshop include demystifying credit and credit scores, college planning, and setting financial goals. Presented by Justin Hughes of Mid-Atlantic Resource Group. Registration is required. This is an in-person program.

Drop by for a half hour session of free tech help from a teen volunteer (the experts!). Get assistance in texting, emails, photos, apps, ebooks, and more! 

For children ages 3-5. Books, music & lots of fun! 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.

The 2024 Monroe Farmers Market returns on Thursday afternoons, beginning June 27th, from 2:30 to 6:30 p.m. in the Monroe Township Library Parking Lot. Our 3rd year promises returning favorite vendors and musicians, as well as new offerings — like extending our season throug...read more

The Insult (2017)Lebanon  1h 53m  Rated: RDrama  Crime  ThrillerAfter an emotional exchange between a Lebanese Christian and a Palestinian refugee escalates, the men end up in a court case that gets national attention.View film at your leisure on Kanopy, available on our web...read more

Each month, we pick a musician, listen to a couple of their songs, and read the lyrics. Then, we'll talk about what makes the writer and their music so timeless. Like a book discussion, but for music!February- Sam CookeMarch- Simon & GarfunkelApril- Aretha FranklinMay- Billy JoelJune- H...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.

This decorative simple machine will make your busy bee circle around a flower. 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 our teen volunteers for a summer of coding! Free lessons using Scratch. Each week will build upon the last, so please be ready to attend all sessions!We have a limited supply of laptops - if you can, please bring one with you.

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.

Come in and join us for some casual, non-competitive, rounds of the traditional Chinese Mahjong. There are no joker tiles or American mahjong cards used in this style of play. Brush up on your skills, work towards becoming a confident player, and meet fellow players of all levels. The...read more

View soil microorganisms under a microscope and learn their significance in building nutritional value of the food we eat. Identify bacteria, fungi, protozoa and nematodes in soil and understand their importance. Presented by Rajani Karuturi, Soil Consultant at Soil Food Web School. Registratio...read more

American Heart Association Family & Friends CPR is a classroom-based, video-led course taught by trained staff at Saint Peter's University Hospital that includes manikin skills practice throughout the course. Lifesaving skills training includes how to recognize warning signs of car...read more

American Heart Association Family & Friends CPR is a classroom-based, video-led course taught by trained staff at Saint Peter's University Hospital that includes manikin skills practice throughout the course. Lifesaving skills training includes how to recognize warning signs of cardiac ...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.  

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. 

The non-fiction discussion group meets every 2 months on the third Monday (unless there is a holiday, as in January). This is a hybrid program. Join us via Zoom or in person. *Registration is required. Provide a valid email address to receive a zoom link to participate virtually. Upco...read more

For children ages 6-9. 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 for a half hour session of free tech help from a teen volunteer (the experts!). Get assistance in texting, emails, photos, apps, ebooks, and 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.

Tuesday, July 16Wednesday, July 17Thursday, July 18(3 days)10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.Ages 7-12$35 registration feeKids will learn the importance of relaxation and both physical and mental stability. Presented by Hope Yoga of Jamesburg. 

Songs and fun for all ages. No registration required. 

Would you survive a zombie apocalypse? Join us to talk with New York Times bestselling author Max Brallier about The Last Kids on Earth, both the book series and the animated series on Netflix. In this virtual event, Max will share how he came up with the different monsters and villai...read more

For ages 8 & up.

In this 2-session, role-play workshop, you will develop ideas for a new product or service, manage and lead brand plans and prepare recommendations, introduce promotional strategy, (including social media), establish competitive positioning and advantages, create packaging, a brand logo and a brand ...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. 

It's baaaack!!!Anther July, another round of smoothie wars! Choose from a variety of fruits, veggies, sweets, and more to create the tastiest, healthiest, least healthy, and least tasty creations. We will once again make Miss Emily's colleagues be the judges! A messy and fun event!

Tuesday, July 16Wednesday, July 17Thursday, July 18(3 days)10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.Ages 7-12$35 registration feeKids will learn the importance of relaxation and both physical and mental stability. Presented by Hope Yoga of Jamesburg. 

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.

Flavian “Fever” is spreading and setting the world on fire with fun and exciting Mental Marvels. Flavian will read your mind and make you laugh as he reveals answers to some very hilarious questions. This show is recommended for children ages 6 & up. Tickets required for entry, free ...read more

Drop by for a half hour session of free tech help from a teen volunteer (the experts!). Get assistance in texting, emails, photos, apps, ebooks, and more! 

Tuesday, July 16Wednesday, July 17Thursday, July 18(3 days)10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.Ages 7-12$35 registration feeKids will learn the importance of relaxation and both physical and mental stability. Presented by Hope Yoga of Jamesburg. 

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: July 18 – It Happened One Summer  August 15 – Books to Make You Laugh  September 19 – Back...read more

The 2024 Monroe Farmers Market returns on Thursday afternoons, beginning June 27th, from 2:30 to 6:30 p.m. in the Monroe Township Library Parking Lot. Our 3rd year promises returning favorite vendors and musicians, as well as new offerings — like extending our season throug...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.

How tall can you make a tower only using spaghetti and marshmallows. 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 our teen volunteers for a summer of coding! Free lessons using Scratch. Each week will build upon the last, so please be ready to attend all sessions!We have a limited supply of laptops - if you can, please bring one with you.

As supplies last. For children ages 4 & up.  

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

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.

MTPL's high school volunteers are putting together programs just for our tweens this summer! Themes and activities will be based on pop culture: books, movies, games, music, etc.Details to come, but sign up to be reminded!Ages 8 through 13.

Mahjong is a popular game, not only in Asia but all around the world. In this 2-part series, you will learn the fundamentals of traditional Chinese-style Mahjong:  rules, tiles, strategies, and game etiquette. Classes will include handouts and time for game play.  This style of play d...read more

For children ages 3-5. 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 how to design and cut a vinyl decal with our Cricut Maker Machine.Make either a sticker decal for a water bottle or other hard surface, or an iron-on decal for fabric surfaces (cotton, canvas, nylon)Drop in to Studio M between 1:30 and 4pm (craft should take about a half hour)Sticker decals: c...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 ages 2+. 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 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. 

Learn about sewing machines with this hands-on session for adults, ages 18 and over. You will learn how to wind a bobbin, thread a needle and practice stitching.

Join Kayleen Torres from the NOAA Office of Education to learn about weather & weather forecasts. This is a virtual program. Please register with an email address to receive the zoom link. 

For children ages 6-9. 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 for a half hour session of free tech help from a teen volunteer (the experts!). Get assistance in texting, emails, photos, apps, ebooks, and 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.

Tuesday, July 23 & Thursday, July 2510:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.Ages 8-12$25 registration feeLearn about the creative writing process.  Presented by author Jen Doktorski. 

Songs and fun for all ages. No registration required. 

You’re invited to learn about the power of poetry with Elizabeth Acevedo! In this exciting author conversation and Q&A, Acevedo will provide a short reading from her National Book Award winning and New York Times bestselling novel-in-verse, The Poet X serving as the bac...read more

In this 2-session, role-play workshop, you will develop ideas for a new product or service, manage and lead brand plans and prepare recommendations, introduce promotional strategy, (including social media), establish competitive positioning and advantages, create packaging, a brand logo and a brand ...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. 

Tuesday, July 23 & Thursday, July 2510:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.Ages 8-12$25 registration feeLearn about the creative writing process.  Presented by author Jen Doktorski. 

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 5 & up. Come play a few rounds of Bingo and win free books! 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. Bring a bleach blanket to sit on!

Quilling involves using strips of paper that are rolled to create different shapes and glued together to make beautiful designs. This month we will be making a floral brooch. Registration is required. All materials will be provided. For adults ages 18 and over.

Learn about wills & trusts, estate and retirement planning, tax optimization, long-term care, and down market protection. Presented by Bhawna Kumar of Financial Planners Group. Registration is required. This is an in-person program.

Drop by for a half hour session of free tech help from a teen volunteer (the experts!). Get assistance in texting, emails, photos, apps, ebooks, and more! 

For children ages 3-5. Books, music & lots of fun! 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 monthly to discuss two short stories. This program is held in-person at the Library. *Registration is required.June 27, 2024We will discuss “Verona. A Young Woman Speaks” by Harold Brodkey in “The Best American Short Stories of the Century” edited by John Updike ...read more

The 2024 Monroe Farmers Market returns on Thursday afternoons, beginning June 27th, from 2:30 to 6:30 p.m. in the Monroe Township Library Parking Lot. Our 3rd year promises returning favorite vendors and musicians, as well as new offerings — like extending our season throug...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.

Sculpt your own chia pet, then plant your seeds and watch it grow. 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. 

Learn about sewing machines with this hands-on session for adults, ages 18 and over. You will learn how to wind a bobbin, thread a needle and practice stitching.

Join our teen volunteers for a summer of coding! Free lessons using Scratch. Each week will build upon the last, so please be ready to attend all sessions!We have a limited supply of laptops - if you can, please bring one with you.

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.

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

Mahjong is a popular game, not only in Asia but all around the world. In this 2-part series, you will learn the fundamentals of traditional Chinese-style Mahjong:  rules, tiles, strategies, and game etiquette. Classes will include handouts and time for game play.  This style of play d...read more

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.  

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. 

Let's have fun and paint our own trinket boxes. All materials and supplies will be provided. This program is for adults ages 18 and over. Registration is required.

For children ages 6-9. 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 for a half hour session of free tech help from a teen volunteer (the experts!). Get assistance in texting, emails, photos, apps, ebooks, and 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.

Songs and fun for all ages. No registration required. 

Join this year’s winner of the National Book Award for Young People's Literature, Dan Santat, as he inspires tweens and teens to tell their own stories through graphic novels. His winning book, A First Time for Everything, is a graphic memoir based on his own awkward middle school yea...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. 

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

A fun movement based Story Time where we'll dance, jump, groove, and shake the sillies out!  For children ages 2-5 years old. 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'...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.

THIS EVENT HAS BEEN RESCHEDULED TO WEDNESDAY, JULY 10. Topics in this workshop include demystifying credit and credit scores, college planning, and setting financial goals. Presented by Justin Hughes of Mid-Atlantic Resource Group. Registration is required. This is an in-person program.