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! 

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.

Keep cool with your own electric fan. 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.

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

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.

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.

Learn to make your own bubble tea. 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. 

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 sew! Make a case for your eyeglasses or sunglasses. Class is 2 hours.Students must bring: A scrap of fabric for the outside of the case at least 8"x8" A scrap of fabric for the case lining at least 8"x8" (you may want to use flannel for softness but cotton will do!)Stude...read more

 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! 

Tuesday, August 6, Wednesday, August 7 & Thursday, August 810:00 a.m. - 12:00 a.m.Ages 7-12$35 registration feeKids will learn basic art techniques and have fun. Presented by Jennifer Hyer.

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. 

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

Tuesday, August 6, Wednesday, August 7 & Thursday, August 810:00 a.m. - 12:00 a.m.Ages 7-12$35 registration feeKids will learn basic art techniques and have fun. Presented by Jennifer Hyer.

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.

You’re invited to virtually step inside one of the greatest international achievements with a behind-the-scenes guide to space exploration with the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum curator Dr. Jennifer Levasseur.Revealing a new perspective into the world of space exploration and the d...read more

The Hunt (2012)1 h  55m   Rated:  RDrama   DenmarkA teacher lives a lonely life, all the while struggling over his son's custody. His life slowly gets better as he finds love and receives good news from his son, but his new luck is about to be brutally shattere...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 7-12. Come join us and learn to make this simple cake that is light, simple and full of summer freshness. If you have any concerns about food allergies, please give us a call at 732-521-5000 x116. 

Let's bring out the artist inside you with an easy to learn, relaxing and fun way to create beautiful Zentangle images. Registration is required. All materials will be provided. For adults ages 18 and over.

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, August 6, Wednesday, August 7 & Thursday, August 810:00 a.m. - 12:00 a.m.Ages 7-12$35 registration feeKids will learn basic art techniques and have fun. Presented by Jennifer Hyer.

For ages 6-13!Sign up to be paired with a Library Pen Pal! We are partnering with a Maplewood Library in Minesota to potentially match up participants to exchange letters. Perfect for children looking to work on their social and letter writing skills. Registration is required.  

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

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.

Build a boat out of aluminum foil. Will your boat carry the most cargo? 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.

Learn to sew! Make a case for your eyeglasses or sunglasses. Class is 2 hours.Students must bring: A scrap of fabric for the outside of the case at least 8"x8" A scrap of fabric for the case lining at least 8"x8" (you may want to use flannel for softness but cotton will do!)Stude...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.

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

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). You can distribute the following public link:

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

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.

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.

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! 

The NJ Motor Vehicle Commission Mobile Unit "Agency on Wheels" is returning to Monroe Township Library! Appointments are required. To make an appointment, visit https://telegov.njportal.com/njmvcmobileunit/. Registration opens July 15.Available services include REAL ID, registration r...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.

Songs and fun for all ages. No registration required. 

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 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

Beginner and experienced genealogists welcome to discuss research, share findings and resources.

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 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! 

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: May 16 - Books About Mothers June 20 - Books About Fathers July 18 – It Happened One Summer  August 15...read more

Another college application season is around the corner, and stress is already beginning to ratchet up for teens and their parents. You’re invited to join us for this must-watch talk by Irena Smith, PhD. You will hear about constructive and healthy ways to approach the college application proc...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.

Get started making a pop-up book. Learn some of the basics. 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.

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

As supplies last. For children ages 4 & up. 

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

Join our modern romance book group. The book for August is Same Time Next Summer by Annabel Monaghan.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.

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.

Songs and fun for all ages. No registration required. 

Monday, August 19, Tuesday, August 20, Wednesday, August 2110:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.Ages 8-13$35 registration feeMake your own video game using Kodu, a beginner video game creation engine. Attendees must be comfortable using a laptop computer. Presented by Maker Studio Coordinator, Steve Hrubes.

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 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! 

Monday, August 19, Tuesday, August 20, Wednesday, August 2110:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.Ages 8-13$35 registration feeMake your own video game using Kodu, a beginner video game creation engine. Attendees must be comfortable using a laptop computer. Presented by Maker Studio Coordinator, Steve Hrubes.

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.

"Horse" by Geraldine BrooksBased on the remarkable true story of the record-breaking thoroughbred Lexington, Horse is a novel of art and science, love and obsession, and our unfinished reckoning with racism.Hybrid program. Please read the book in advance and join us for a discuss...read more

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. 

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, August 19, Tuesday, August 20, Wednesday, August 2110:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.Ages 8-13$35 registration feeMake your own video game using Kodu, a beginner video game creation engine. Attendees must be comfortable using a laptop computer. Presented by Maker Studio Coordinator, Steve Hrubes.

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!

We invite you to join us as we chat with the amazing New York Times bestselling author Shelby Van Pelt about her beloved novel Remarkably Bright Creatures. You don’t want to miss this deep-dive exploration of friendship, reckoning, hope, and so much more!Register for the webinar...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! 

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.May 23, 2024We will discuss “Roses, Rhododendron” by Alice Adams in “The Best American Short Stories of the Century” edited by John Updike and “Br...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.

Learn to make Beeswax Sushi 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. 

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

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.  

 Come and relax as we bring the summer to a close. We will have coloring sheets, mandalas and music. This is an adult program, and registration is required.

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.

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.

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.

Volunteers for The American Red Cross return to Monroe Township Library for another blood donation drive! Walk-ins are welcome. Registration is not required. 

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.

Make your own flashlight. 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.

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.