Library Events

Join us for upcoming events, classes and programs at the Monroe Township Public Library! All events are open to the public. Registration required where noted.

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Library Closed
 Library Closed
Sunday, Sep. 1,
All Locations
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Library Closed
 Library Closed
Monday, Sep. 2,
All Locations
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Device Advice - Session B
10 a.m.
 Device Advice - Session B
Tuesday, Sep. 3, 10 a.m.
Conference Room
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.

or call 732-521-5000.
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Book Café I
11:00 a.m.
 Book Café I
Wednesday, Sep. 4, 11:00 a.m.
Activity Room
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.

Registration required, begins Aug 7.
Book Café II
1:00 p.m.
 Book Café II
Wednesday, Sep. 4, 1:00 p.m.
Activity Room
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.

Registration required, begins Aug 7.
Device Advice - Session C
3:30 p.m.
 Device Advice - Session C
Wednesday, Sep. 4, 3:30 p.m.
Conference Room
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.

or call 732-521-5000.
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Farmers Market
2:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
 Farmers Market
Thursday, Sep. 5, 2:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.Farmers Market
Parking Lot
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
Device Advice - Session D
3:45
 Device Advice - Session D
Thursday, Sep. 5, 3:45
Conference Room
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.

or call 732-521-5000.
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Sit-N-Stitch
10:30 a.m.
 Sit-N-Stitch
Friday, Sep. 6, 10:30 a.m.
(Fridays, January 5 & 19, February 2 & 16, March 1 & 15, April 5 & 19, May 3 & 17, July 5 & 19, August 2 & 16, September 6 & 20, October 4 & 18, November 1 & 15, December 6 & 20, 10:30 a.m.)

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

or call 732-521-5000.
Mahjong Club
2:00pm - 4:00pm
 Mahjong Club
Friday, Sep. 6, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Program Room
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

Registration required, begins Aug 10.
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Device Advice - Session A
10 a.m.
 Device Advice - Session A
Monday, Sep. 9, 10 a.m.
Conference Room
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.  

or call 732-521-5000.
Open Sewing
3:00-5:00 p.m.
 Open Sewing
Monday, Sep. 9, 3:00-5:00 p.m.
Conference Room
Students will bring their own projects on which to work – there is not a planned project; everyone will be working on their own.Students must take the Meet Your Sewing Machine class or have prior machine sewing knowledge to take this class. Ages 18 and over.

Registration required, begins Aug 6.
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Device Advice - Session B
10 a.m.
 Device Advice - Session B
Tuesday, Sep. 10, 10 a.m.
Conference Room
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.

or call 732-521-5000.
Learn to Crochet
2:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
 Learn to Crochet
Tuesday, Sep. 10, 2:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
(Tuesdays, September 10, 17 & 24, 2:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.)

Conference Room
Learn the basics of crochet using Creativebug and guided by Library staff.This class is 3 sessions - please plan to attend all 3 sessions.Registrants will need to bring medium weight yarn (#4) and a H8 (5mm) crochet hook.Registration is required.

Registration required, begins Aug 1.
Photography Club
3:30 p.m.
 Photography Club
Tuesday, Sep. 10, 3:30 p.m.
Program Room
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.

Registration required, begins Aug 1.
Mix & Mingle Social for Adults with Special Needs
5:00 - 6:00 p.m.
Mix & Mingle Social for Adults with Special Needs
Tuesday, Sep. 10, 5:00 - 6:00 p.m.
(May 14, June 11, July 9, August 13, September 10, October 8, November 12, December 10)

Program Room
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
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Caregiver Support Group
11:00 a.m. -1:00 p.m.
 Caregiver Support Group
Wednesday, Sep. 11, 11:00 a.m. -1:00 p.m.
Program Room
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
Genealogy Club
2:00 p.m.
 Genealogy Club
Wednesday, Sep. 11, 2:00 p.m.
(Wednesdays, January 10, February 14, March 13, April 10, May 15, June 12, August 14, September 11, October 9, November 13, December 11, 2:00 p.m.)

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

or call 732-521-5000.
Device Advice - Session C
3:30 p.m.
 Device Advice - Session C
Wednesday, Sep. 11, 3:30 p.m.
Conference Room
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.

or call 732-521-5000.
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Literary Book Club
11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
 Literary Book Club
Thursday, Sep. 12, 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Activity Room
Join our newly-formed book club for a discussion of Clear by Carys Davies. During the Scottish Clearances of the 1840s, a minister is sent to a remote island to evict the land of its last inhabitant. Registration is required. In-person. Please read the book in advance and be prepared to discuss...read more

Registration required, begins Aug 1.
Farmers Market
2:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
 Farmers Market
Thursday, Sep. 12, 2:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.Farmers Market
Parking Lot
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
Device Advice - Session D
3:45
 Device Advice - Session D
Thursday, Sep. 12, 3:45
Conference Room
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.

or call 732-521-5000.
Open Sewing
6:30-8:30 p.m.
 Open Sewing
Thursday, Sep. 12, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Conference Room
Students will bring their own projects on which to work – there is not a planned project; everyone will be working on their own.Students must take the Meet Your Sewing Machine class or have prior machine sewing knowledge to take this class. Ages 18 and over.

Registration required, begins Aug 6.
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Film Screening and Author Talk: "The Green Amendment"
2:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Film Screening and Author Talk: "The Green Amendment"
Friday, Sep. 13, 2:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Meeting Room
Join us for a viewing of "Here's the Story: The Green Amendment" followed by a discussion of "The Green Amendment: The People's Fight for a Clean, Safe, and Healthy Environment," with author and Delaware Riverkeeper, Maya van Rossum. Van Rossum is the founder of Gree...read more

Registration required, begins Aug 1.
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Device Advice - Session A
10 a.m.
 Device Advice - Session A
Monday, Sep. 16, 10 a.m.
Conference Room
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.  

or call 732-521-5000.
Gentle Yoga Class
11:00 a.m.
 Gentle Yoga Class
Monday, Sep. 16, 11:00 a.m.
Meeting Room
September is National Yoga Month! Practicing yoga increases flexibility, builds strength, improves posture, keeps joints healthy, reduces stress and lowers blood pressure. Join us at the Library for a gentle yoga class led by staff at Penn Medicine Princeton Health. Bring a yoga mat or towel. Adults...read more

Registration required, begins Aug 5.
Non-Fiction Book Discussion
2:00 p.m.
 Non-Fiction Book Discussion
Monday, Sep. 16, 2:00 p.m.
Meeting Room
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
or call 732-521-5000.
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Device Advice - Session B
10 a.m.
 Device Advice - Session B
Tuesday, Sep. 17, 10 a.m.
Conference Room
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.

or call 732-521-5000.
Learn to Crochet
2:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
 Learn to Crochet
Tuesday, Sep. 17, 2:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
(Tuesdays, September 10, 17 & 24, 2:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.)

Conference Room
Learn the basics of crochet using Creativebug and guided by Library staff.This class is 3 sessions - please plan to attend all 3 sessions.Registrants will need to bring medium weight yarn (#4) and a H8 (5mm) crochet hook.Registration is required.

Registration required, begins Aug 1.
Library Board of Trustees Meeting
6:30 p.m.
Library Board of Trustees Meeting
Tuesday, Sep. 17, 6:30 p.m.
(Tuesdays, January 16, February 20, March 19, April 16, May 21, June 18, September 17, October 15, November 19, December 17, 6:30 p.m.)

Conference Room
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.
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Device Advice - Session C
3:30 p.m.
 Device Advice - Session C
Wednesday, Sep. 18, 3:30 p.m.
Conference Room
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.

or call 732-521-5000.
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Page Turners
11:00 a.m.
 Page Turners
Thursday, Sep. 19, 11:00 a.m.
Program Room
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

or call 732-521-5000.
Farmers Market
2:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
 Farmers Market
Thursday, Sep. 19, 2:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.Farmers Market
Parking Lot
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
Device Advice - Session D
3:45
 Device Advice - Session D
Thursday, Sep. 19, 3:45
Conference Room
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.

or call 732-521-5000.
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Sit-N-Stitch
10:30 a.m.
 Sit-N-Stitch
Friday, Sep. 20, 10:30 a.m.
(Fridays, January 5 & 19, February 2 & 16, March 1 & 15, April 5 & 19, May 3 & 17, July 5 & 19, August 2 & 16, September 6 & 20, October 4 & 18, November 1 & 15, December 6 & 20, 10:30 a.m.)

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

or call 732-521-5000.
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Device Advice - Session A
10 a.m.
 Device Advice - Session A
Monday, Sep. 23, 10 a.m.
Conference Room
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.  

or call 732-521-5000.
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Device Advice - Session B
10 a.m.
 Device Advice - Session B
Tuesday, Sep. 24, 10 a.m.
Conference Room
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.

or call 732-521-5000.
Learn to Crochet
2:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
 Learn to Crochet
Tuesday, Sep. 24, 2:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
(Tuesdays, September 10, 17 & 24, 2:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.)

Conference Room
Learn the basics of crochet using Creativebug and guided by Library staff.This class is 3 sessions - please plan to attend all 3 sessions.Registrants will need to bring medium weight yarn (#4) and a H8 (5mm) crochet hook.Registration is required.

Registration required, begins Aug 1.
Friends of the Library Board Meeting
4:00pm
Friends of the Library Board Meeting
Tuesday, Sep. 24, 4:00pm
Program Room
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Device Advice - Session C
3:30 p.m.
 Device Advice - Session C
Wednesday, Sep. 25, 3:30 p.m.
Conference Room
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.

or call 732-521-5000.
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Short Story Discussion Group
2:00 p.m.
 Short Story Discussion Group
Thursday, Sep. 26, 2:00 p.m.
Meeting Room
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

or call 732-521-5000.
Farmers Market
2:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
 Farmers Market
Thursday, Sep. 26, 2:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.Farmers Market
Parking Lot
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
Device Advice - Session D
3:45
 Device Advice - Session D
Thursday, Sep. 26, 3:45
Conference Room
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.

or call 732-521-5000.
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Friday Afternoon Movies
2:30pm
 Friday Afternoon Movies
Friday, Sep. 27, 2:30pm
(1/26, 2/23, 3/22, 4/26, 5/24, 6/28, 7/26, 823, 9/27, 10/18, 11/22, 12/27)

Meeting Room
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

or call 732-521-5000.
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Device Advice - Session A
10 a.m.
 Device Advice - Session A
Monday, Sep. 30, 10 a.m.
Conference Room
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.  

or call 732-521-5000.
     
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