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Cranbury Public Library is collecting bedtime kit items such as stuffed animals (new) bedtime books, pajamas (all sizes for infants, toddlers, children and teens) toothbrush and toothpaste. Each month, Rise assists hundreds of local families right here in our community, providing them with a hand up...read more

Who wants to see some snow this winter? Let's be ready to measure just how much we get! Come by the Maker Space every Thursday in January at 3:30pm to create your own Snow Gauges! Registration is *required* to participate. Recommended for ages 8-13.

Art History SeriesJoin New Jersey artist, Jennifer Santa Maria, in this 6-part art history series sponsored by the Cranbury Public Library Foundation. Each month, participants will embark on a journey through art history, exploring diverse movements to understand how different cultures perceive beau...read more

Meeting Room 3

Meeting Room 2

Meeting Room 1 + 2 

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Meeting Room 1 Jan 13th  + Feb 10th meetings are in Meeting Room 3ID

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Join Ms. Laura for stories, songs, and fun for everyone in the Children's Room!

Meeting Room 3 

Meeting Room 1 + 2

Meeting Room 1 + 2LD

Meeting Room 1 + 2

Who wants to see some snow this winter? Let's be ready to measure just how much we get! Come by the Maker Space every Thursday in January at 3:30pm to create your own Snow Gauges! Registration is *required* to participate. Recommended for ages 8-13.

Beginning on January 9th, tweens & teens can drop by the Teen Room at 5pm for the Teen Mashup Hour (or Whatever). 

Meetings are held the second Thursday of the month at 7:00 pm in Meeting Room 3 in the Cranbury Public Library.

Meeting Room 1 + 2

Located in Meeting Room 1 + 2 (can be moved into 1 room if need be)

Let your favorite books come to life in the kitchen! In our Cooks + Books series, we’ll read a book and cook up recipes inspired by the story within. Young chefs will spark their imaginations in this hands-on literary and culinary experience! Our theme for this session: The Ligh...read more

Although January is the off-season for travel in much of the world, you can still live vicariously through adventurer Chris McCormack's trip across Mongolia on a motorbike. Chris will talk about his 2024 adventure which included time spent with the Tsaatan tribe on horseback (one of the last re...read more

Meeting Room 3

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 ...read more

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 discussed the camera, security measures, and data storage. Beginner to intermediate experience with an iPhone is suggested...read more

Meeting Room 3

January Canvas Painting is FULLWelcome to Senior Social Hour! Typically, each month there will be be Bingo or a craft for Seniors to enjoy. Meet new people, share stores, and have a great time!Please note, that for craft months, there is a limit of 12 participants. For Bingo, there is not limit on t...read more

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...read more

Meeting Room 1 Jan 13th  + Feb 10th meetings are in Meeting Room 3ID

Visit the Swanagan Gallery to view paintings by Don and Viriginia Swanagan. Light refreshments will be served.  

Join Ms. Laura for stories, songs, and fun for everyone in the Children's Room!

Meets the 3rd Wednesday of the month in Meeting Room 3.January Title:  Circle of Friends by Maeve BinchyFebruary Title: James by Percival EverettMarch Title: A Northern Light in Provence by Elizabeth BirkelundCranbury Public Library Good Reads Chat

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Join us for our monthly puzzle club on the third Wednesday of each month! Come work on a new puzzle each month, and meet fellow puzzle enthusiasts!From 6-8pm we'll be working on puzzles in the adult circulation room.

Meeting Room 1 + 2

Who wants to see some snow this winter? Let's be ready to measure just how much we get! Come by the Maker Space every Thursday in January at 3:30pm to create your own Snow Gauges! Registration is *required* to participate. Recommended for ages 8-13.

Code Wiz Plainsboro will be joining us at Cranbury Public Library for four weeks of coding fun starting on Thursday, January 16th!

Meeting Room 1 + 2

Warm up your winter with this lecture on Hawaiian History and Culture.Hawaiian-born lecturer Gail Thompson will discuss her upbringing on the Hawaiian island of Oahu, interspersed with tales of Hawaiian history and culture. Topics covered will include the royal history of Hawaii, traditional navigat...read more

Meeting Room 3. 

This is the first of two sessions we will host at CPL to discuss The Phantom Tollbooth, work on fun, guided activities (with snacks!) around the book, and provide an "open studio" hour for patrons to work on their art & writing submissions for the Gala in March.

Meeting Rooms 1 & 2

Calling all crafty toddlers! Join us in the Maker Space for a special seasonal craft perfect for busy little hands. Recommended for ages 2 to 5. This month: Let's make a snow gauge to measure any snow we get this winter!

Join Ms. Laura for stories, songs, and fun for everyone in the Children's Room!

Meeting Room 1 + 2 LD

Winter is the perfect time to learn a new kitchen skill or to cozy up with a plate of warm and hearty food. Join Chef Teey in this hands-on pierogi making workshop. Participants will learn to make these delicious Eastern European dumplings from scratch. Smacznego! Enjoy your meal!This program has po...read more

Who wants to see some snow this winter? Let's be ready to measure just how much we get! Come by the Maker Space every Thursday in January at 3:30pm to create your own Snow Gauges! Registration is *required* to participate. Recommended for ages 8-13.

Beginning on January 9th, tweens & teens can drop by the Teen Room at 5pm for the Teen Mashup Hour (or Whatever). 

Code Wiz Plainsboro will be joining us at Cranbury Public Library for four weeks of coding fun starting on Thursday, January 16th!

Meeting Room 3

By 2050, the 65+ population in the US will double according to AARP.  A boom in Age Technology solutions that help people age safely and successfully in their own homes is underway, and it's much broader than just medical devices.  Cranbury startup myAgeTechlab will share these excitin...read more

Meeting Room 1 + 2

Located in Meeting Room 1 + 2 (can be moved into 1 room if need be)

CHA Board Meeting - Mark Berkowsky - Held in Meeting Room 3

CHA Annual Meeting - Mark Berkowsky - Held in Meeting Rooms 1 & 2

Blood DriveGiving blood is a simple thing to do, but it can make a difference in the lives of others. American Red Cross will be at the Cranbury Public Library collecting blood donations on Monday,27th from 1:00pm to 6:00pm.These donations are extremely critical.To register click HERE...read more

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.

The History & Historic Preservation of Middlesex County by Mark Nonestied, Middlesex County Historian.Meeting Room 1 + 2 KK

Join Ms. Laura for stories, songs, and fun for everyone in the Children's Room!

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Who wants to see some snow this winter? Let's be ready to measure just how much we get! Come by the Maker Space every Thursday in January at 3:30pm to create your own Snow Gauges! Registration is *required* to participate. Recommended for ages 8-13.

Embark on a science-based adventure with us every month at our newest afternoon program: STEMBARK! JANUARY 30TH - This month's activity will be making and melting 'snowmen!' The Snowfolk will be molded from a paste consisting of baking soda, salt, hand soap, and water, and then...read more

Code Wiz Plainsboro will be joining us at Cranbury Public Library for four weeks of coding fun starting on Thursday, January 16th!