Name: Megabyte Mondays: Using Microsoft Publisher
Start: 2024-09-09T10:30
End: 2024-09-09T12:00:00-04:00
Location: DeMott Lane Branch

Megabyte Mondays: Using Microsoft Publisher

a computer class

2024-09-09 10:30:00 2024-09-09 12:00:00 America/New_York Megabyte Mondays: Using Microsoft Publisher Megabyte Mondays are the library's weekly computer and technology classes. DeMott Lane Branch - Community Room

Monday, September 09
10:30am - 12:00pm

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DeMott Lane Branch

Community Room

Megabyte Mondays are the library's weekly computer and technology classes.

Microsoft Publisher is a document creation program that can format newsletters, calendars, cards, and more. Learn the basics at this class.

Bring your own laptop or device or borrow one of ours.

No registration necessary but limited space is available; patrons will be admitted into the program on a first-come-first-serve basis.

This is an on-site, in-person program. If you have any questions regarding the library’s policies and programming, please call us at 732-873-8700 x 111.

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Computers and Technology |

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DeMott Lane Branch

Hours

About the branch

The 36,018 square foot Demott Lane Branch is located in the Franklin Township municipal complex and provides a large community room for library programming, as well as additional meeting room space for community groups, study rooms, public access computers, and more.

Upcoming events

Vacation Creations: Craft Program @ DeMott Lane - ages 3-11 years

Thu, Jul 16, 10:30am - 11:00am

DeMott Lane Branch

Families work together to make a craft! (while supplies last)

Movie Matinee for Families: Land Before Time @ DeMott Lane - rated G movie. 1988 animated. 1 hour 9 mins runtime.

Thu, Jul 16, 1:00pm - 2:30pm

DeMott Lane Branch - Community Room

Movie showing of The Land Before Time. We supply the popcorn! Bring your lunch & blanket to have a picnic in our air-conditioned community room. Water only- no ant-attracting juice boxes please.

Teen Sewing @ Franklin Park - Make a Tote Bag - Teen Craft!

Thu, Jul 16, 2:30pm - 4:30pm

Franklin Park Branch - Franklin Park Community Room

Learn to machine sew and make a tote bag! Participants must register for and attend both days. Open to students ages 12-17. Please register.

Registration is now closed

Dino Roar @ DeMott Lane - ages 4 + up

Thu, Jul 16, 5:30pm - 6:00pm

DeMott Lane Branch

Make a paper craft dino and meet our special dino-bite dinos! Will a dino bite your finger? If the dino "bites" you, you can take the dino home!

Ramen Bar! @ Franklin Park - Teen Cooking

Thu, Jul 16, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Franklin Park Branch - Franklin Park Community Room

We'll have lots of ingredients to flavor a ramen bowl to your taste! Open to students ages 12-17. Please register.

Registration is now closed

Night Rhymes @ DeMott Lane - ages newborn to 5 years old

Thu, Jul 16, 6:30pm - 6:45pm

DeMott Lane Branch

Young children, accompanied by parents or caregivers, develop language in this active 15-minute rhymes program which includes a simple story!

Rhythm & Rhymes @ DeMott Lane - ages 0-4 years

Fri, Jul 17, 10:30am - 11:00am

DeMott Lane Branch

Join us for a fun program of singing, dancing & rhyming... plus a great story!

The Cranberry Lacemakers of Central New Jersey

Sat, Jul 18, 10:30am - 1:30pm

DeMott Lane Branch

Experience the dynamic, centuries-old technique of bobbin lace making.

Pet Loss Support Group

Sun, Jul 19, 1:30pm - 3:00pm

FTPL @ Home

Pet parents who have lost a pet, or anticipate a loss, gather to share stories and memories with like minds and hearts.

Scratch the Dino @ DeMott Lane - ages 4 + up

Sun, Jul 19, 2:00pm - 2:30pm

DeMott Lane Branch

Drop in for this cute dino scratch art program. Dino has an itch... so let's start scratchin' !

Morning Rhymes @ Franklin Park Branch - Ages 0 - 4 Years

Mon, Jul 20, 10:30am - 10:45am

Franklin Park Branch - Franklin Park Community Room

Young children, accompanied by parents or caregivers, develop language in this 15-minute rhyme program which includes a simple story.

Megabyte Mondays: Library Apps & eBooks - a computer class

Mon, Jul 20, 10:30am - 12:00pm

DeMott Lane Branch - Community Room

Megabyte Mondays are the library's weekly computer and technology classes.

Monday Morning Storytime @ Lewis Street - ages 0-5 years

Mon, Jul 20, 10:30am - 11:00am

Lewis Street Branch

Traditional storytime with stories, songs, rhymes and musical instruments like shakers & rhythm sticks!

Bitty Babies (Lapsit Rhymes) @ DeMott Lane - ages newborn to 18 months

Mon, Jul 20, 10:30am - 10:45am

DeMott Lane Branch

A lapsit program for our youngest ones (accompanied by parents or caregivers). Babies will bounce through this active 15-minute program!

Reading Buddies: STEAM MONDAY @ DeMott Lane - ages 6-12 years

Mon, Jul 20, 3:15pm - 3:30pm

DeMott Lane Branch

Join us for some quick 15-min STEAM activities... then stay for Reading Buddies at 3:30 when teens read with kids! See all weekly STEAM activities in the long description.

Reading Buddies - Kids Practice Reading with Teen Volunteers!

Mon, Jul 20, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

DeMott Lane Branch - Children's Reading Room

Teen Volunteers will be on hand to help your child practice reading aloud on a one-to-one basis. They will provide an encouraging, fun environment that will get your child excited about reading!

Neurodoodling

Mon, Jul 20, 4:30pm - 6:00pm

DeMott Lane Branch - Community Room

A meditative watercolor and ink art class

This event is full

Beginner Yoga

Mon, Jul 20, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

DeMott Lane Branch - Virtual Events 1

New to yoga? Learn the foundations for establishing a safe and effective yoga practice.

Drop-in Chess for Adults

Mon, Jul 20, 5:00pm - 7:30pm

DeMott Lane Branch - Media Room

We provide the chess boards, all you need is a desire to play!

Art Box: Summer Gel Press @ DeMott Lane - ages 6-12 years

Mon, Jul 20, 6:00pm - 6:30pm

DeMott Lane Branch

Dress for mess in this fun artsy program! Work with our gel plates, dino stencils and paint to create mono-prints. Learn to blend paints and pull prints from the gel plates.

Build & Play @ Franklin Park Branch - Ages 2 - 5 years

Tue, Jul 21, 10:30am - 11:00am

Franklin Park Branch - Franklin Park Community Room

"Build & Play" introduces little ones to the exciting world of building, stacking, and constructing through fun, safe, and age-appropriate activities.

Patriotic Ice Cream Cone Make & Take @ DeMott Lane - ages 2-5 years

Tue, Jul 21, 10:30am - 11:00am

DeMott Lane Branch

Join us to make a red/white/blue paper ice cream cone. A simple & easy craft! (while supplies last)

Ageless Grace

Tue, Jul 21, 1:30pm - 2:30pm

Franklin Park Branch - Franklin Park Community Room

Men and women are joining in the fun of this evidence-based seated exercise, using the cutting edge science of neuroplasticity.

Drop-in Mahjong

Tue, Jul 21, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

DeMott Lane Branch - Media Room

Come play Mahjong at the library!

Paintings of the American Revolution - an art history lecture

Tue, Jul 21, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

DeMott Lane Branch - Community Room

How do depictions of the American Revolution color our understanding of the war?

Cancelled

Franklin Township Astronomy Club

Tue, Jul 21, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

DeMott Lane Branch

Attend the club's monthly meeting!

Drop-In Chess for Kids @ DeMott Lane - novice & intermediate players

Tue, Jul 21, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

DeMott Lane Branch

Join us for a lightly-competitive club to meet other chess players & share strategies.

Wednesday Wonders @ Franklin Park Branch - Ages 6 - 11 years

Wed, Jul 22, 10:30am - 11:15am

Franklin Park Branch - Franklin Park Community Room

A STEAM activity for kids, ages 6 -11 years old.

DINOSAUR Storytime! @ DeMott Lane - all ages!

Wed, Jul 22, 10:30am - 11:00am

DeMott Lane Branch

Join us to learn about a different type of dino each week through story & song... then stay to socialize and play with our new dino toys! Check the long description to see each week's dinosaur focus.

Tapping Away Stress

Wed, Jul 22, 11:00am - 12:00pm

DeMott Lane Branch - Community Room

Learn "Emotional Freedom Techniques" or "tapping" to help reduce stress and gain control of your emotions.

Zumba Gold + Chair Pilates

Wed, Jul 22, 2:00pm - 2:45pm

DeMott Lane Branch - Community Room

Join us for this fun combo class that can be done sitting or standing.

Zumba Gold + Chair Pilates (Virtual)

Wed, Jul 22, 2:00pm - 2:45pm

FTPL @ Home - Virtual Events 1

Join us for this fun combo class that can be done sitting or standing.

Bitty Babies (Lapsit Rhymes) @ DeMott Lane - ages newborn to 18 months

Wed, Jul 22, 2:00pm - 2:15pm

DeMott Lane Branch

A lapsit program for our youngest ones (accompanied by parents or caregivers). Babies will bounce through this active 15-minute program!

Teen Kindness Club

Wed, Jul 22, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

DeMott Lane Branch - Community Room

Join us for a community service activity and earn an hour of volunteer time. Open to students ages 12-17. Snacks will be served! Please be sure to register.

LEGO Club @ Franklin Park Branch - Ages 5-12 years

Wed, Jul 22, 4:00pm - 4:45pm

Franklin Park Branch - Franklin Park Community Room

Join us at the Franklin Park Branch for LEGO Club, where we supply the LEGOs and you supply the imagination!

Be A Paleontologist: Dig for Fossils! @ Lewis Street - all ages!

Wed, Jul 22, 4:00pm - 4:30pm

Lewis Street Branch

Earn a Junior Paleontologist certificate after digging up fossils in the sand. Can you find them all? You'll take home your fossil discoveries!

T-Shirt Design & Decorating @ DeMott Lane - all ages!

Wed, Jul 22, 6:00pm - 6:30pm

DeMott Lane Branch

Bring a white or light-colored poly-cotton t-shirt to decorate with our fabric markers. (dress for mess!)

LVSC Summer ESL Session

Wed, Jul 22, 6:00pm - 7:40pm

DeMott Lane Branch - Media Room

LVSC ESL conversation group

Vacation Creations: Craft Program @ DeMott Lane - ages 3-11 years

Thu, Jul 23, 10:30am - 11:00am

DeMott Lane Branch

Families work together to make a craft! (while supplies last)

Chair Yoga

Thu, Jul 23, 11:00am - 12:00pm

FTPL @ Home - Virtual Events 1

This gentle class focuses on an exploration of basic yoga poses and how to connect them through attention to breathing, alignment and mindfulness.

LEGOs & DINOs @ Lewis Street - all ages

Thu, Jul 23, 4:00pm - 4:30pm

Lewis Street Branch

Our new mini-dinosaurs need a home. Can you create one using our library Legos?

Afternoon Art Club @ Franklin Park Branch - Ages 5-12 years

Thu, Jul 23, 4:30pm - 5:15pm

Franklin Park Branch - Franklin Park Community Room

We'll explore a different art form each month. July: Cave Paintings

Teen Silent Scavenger Hunt - Teen Games

Thu, Jul 23, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

DeMott Lane Branch - Community Room

Prizes awarded to those who can find the most items the fastest! Open to students ages 12-17. Please register.

Dino-mite Book Bingo @ DeMott Lane - all ages!

Thu, Jul 23, 6:30pm - 7:00pm

DeMott Lane Branch

Enjoy a fun family game of BINGO while winning book prizes! Tell us the name of a dinosaur and win TWO books!

Rhythm & Rhymes @ DeMott Lane - ages 0-4 years

Fri, Jul 24, 10:30am - 11:00am

DeMott Lane Branch

Join us for a fun program of singing, dancing & rhyming... plus a great story!

Movie Matinee: Is this Thing On? (2025)

Fri, Jul 24, 2:00pm - 4:05pm

DeMott Lane Branch - Community Room

Rated R. 2 hours, 1 minute.

Happy Birthday, Harry @ DeMott Lane - ages 5 + up

Sun, Jul 26, 2:00pm - 2:30pm

DeMott Lane Branch

You are invited to attend a Harry Potter Party! Dress in your favorite Hogwarts house colors! A magical adventure awaits... goodies & so much more!

Morning Rhymes @ Franklin Park Branch - Ages 0 - 4 Years

Mon, Jul 27, 10:30am - 10:45am

Franklin Park Branch - Franklin Park Community Room

Young children, accompanied by parents or caregivers, develop language in this 15-minute rhyme program which includes a simple story.

Megabyte Mondays: Social Networking - a computer class

Mon, Jul 27, 10:30am - 12:00pm

DeMott Lane Branch - Community Room

Megabyte Mondays are the library's weekly computer and technology classes.

Monday Morning Storytime @ Lewis Street - ages 0-5 years

Mon, Jul 27, 10:30am - 11:00am

Lewis Street Branch

Traditional storytime with stories, songs, rhymes and musical instruments like shakers & rhythm sticks!

Bitty Babies (Lapsit Rhymes) @ DeMott Lane - ages newborn to 18 months

Mon, Jul 27, 10:30am - 10:45am

DeMott Lane Branch

A lapsit program for our youngest ones (accompanied by parents or caregivers). Babies will bounce through this active 15-minute program!

Reading Buddies: STEAM MONDAY @ DeMott Lane - ages 6-12 years

Mon, Jul 27, 3:15pm - 3:30pm

DeMott Lane Branch

Join us for some quick 15-min STEAM activities... then stay for Reading Buddies at 3:30 when teens read with kids! See all weekly STEAM activities in the long description.

Reading Buddies - Kids Practice Reading with Teen Volunteers!

Mon, Jul 27, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

DeMott Lane Branch - Children's Reading Room

Teen Volunteers will be on hand to help your child practice reading aloud on a one-to-one basis. They will provide an encouraging, fun environment that will get your child excited about reading!

Paint and Sip: Beach Scene

Mon, Jul 27, 4:30pm - 6:00pm

DeMott Lane Branch - Community Room

Soak in the summer while creating a step-by-step beach scene using acrylic paints on canvas!

This event is full

Beginner Yoga

Mon, Jul 27, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

DeMott Lane Branch - Virtual Events 1

New to yoga? Learn the foundations for establishing a safe and effective yoga practice.

Drop-in Chess for Adults

Mon, Jul 27, 5:00pm - 7:30pm

DeMott Lane Branch - Media Room

We provide the chess boards, all you need is a desire to play!

Dino Mini-Totes @ DeMott Lane - ages 5 +

Mon, Jul 27, 6:00pm - 6:30pm

DeMott Lane Branch

Decorate a dino-printed mini-tote bag using paint markers!

Storytime Adventures @ Franklin Park Branch - Ages 1 1/2 - 5 years

Tue, Jul 28, 10:30am - 11:00am

Franklin Park Branch - Franklin Park Community Room

A fun and interactive program where children enjoy stories, songs, rhymes, and activities that encourage early literacy, creativity, and a love of reading.

T-Shirt Design & Decorating @ DeMott Lane - all ages!

Tue, Jul 28, 10:30am - 11:00am

DeMott Lane Branch

Bring a white or light-colored poly-cotton t-shirt to decorate with our fabric markers. (dress for mess!)

Tinker Time @ Franklin Park Branch - Ages 5-12 years

Tue, Jul 28, 4:00pm - 4:45pm

Franklin Park Branch - Franklin Park Community Room

Join us for a STEM activity! July: Snap Circuits!

Tai Chi for Beginners

Tue, Jul 28, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

DeMott Lane Branch - Community Room

Experience authentic Tai Chi training, also referred to as 'Meditation in Motion,' with Dr. Gang Huang.

Drop-in Mahjong

Tue, Jul 28, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

DeMott Lane Branch - Media Room

Come play Mahjong at the library!

Drop-In Chess for Kids @ DeMott Lane - novice & intermediate players

Tue, Jul 28, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

DeMott Lane Branch

Join us for a lightly-competitive club to meet other chess players & share strategies.

Wednesday Wonders @ Franklin Park Branch - Ages 6 - 11 years

Wed, Jul 29, 10:30am - 11:15am

Franklin Park Branch - Franklin Park Community Room

A STEAM activity for kids, ages 6 -11 years old.

DINOSAUR Storytime! @ DeMott Lane - all ages!

Wed, Jul 29, 10:30am - 11:00am

DeMott Lane Branch

Join us to learn about a different type of dino each week through story & song... then stay to socialize and play with our new dino toys! Check the long description to see each week's dinosaur focus.

Sit n' Stitch @ Franklin Park Branch

Wed, Jul 29, 1:30pm - 3:00pm

Franklin Park Branch - Franklin Park Community Room

Share your current projects with fellow crafters!

Zumba Gold + Chair Pilates

Wed, Jul 29, 2:00pm - 2:45pm

DeMott Lane Branch - Community Room

Join us for this fun combo class that can be done sitting or standing.

Zumba Gold + Chair Pilates (Virtual)

Wed, Jul 29, 2:00pm - 2:45pm

FTPL @ Home - Virtual Events 1

Join us for this fun combo class that can be done sitting or standing.

Bitty Babies (Lapsit Rhymes) @ DeMott Lane - ages newborn to 18 months

Wed, Jul 29, 2:00pm - 2:15pm

DeMott Lane Branch

A lapsit program for our youngest ones (accompanied by parents or caregivers). Babies will bounce through this active 15-minute program!

Scratch Art Dinosaurs @ Lewis Street - all ages!

Wed, Jul 29, 4:00pm - 4:30pm

Lewis Street Branch

Scratch off rainbow colors to transform our black dinosaurs into black and neon rainbow dinos!

Jewelry Class

Wed, Jul 29, 5:30pm - 7:00pm

DeMott Lane Branch - Community Room

Learn to work with jewelry making tools and create a wearable work of art!

This event is full

All Together Now: Color A Smile @ DeMott Lane - all ages!

Wed, Jul 29, 6:00pm - 6:30pm

DeMott Lane Branch

A service project designed to help a local non-profit. Participants earn 30 mins of volunteer time.

LVSC Summer ESL Session

Wed, Jul 29, 6:00pm - 7:40pm

DeMott Lane Branch - Media Room

LVSC ESL conversation group

Vacation Creations: Craft Program @ DeMott Lane - ages 3-11 years

Thu, Jul 30, 10:30am - 11:00am

DeMott Lane Branch

Families work together to make a craft! (while supplies last)

Movie Matinee for Families: The Good Dinosaur @ DeMott Lane - rated PG movie. 2015 animated. 1 hour 33 min runtime.

Thu, Jul 30, 1:00pm - 2:35pm

DeMott Lane Branch

Movie matinee showing of The Good Dinosaur. Bring your lunch & a blanket if you want to enjoy it as a summer picnic in our air-conditioned community room! Water only- no ant-attracting juice please.

Move, Breathe, Meditate

Thu, Jul 30, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

DeMott Lane Branch - Community Room

Begin your meditation journey here. The benefits of a regular meditation practice are life-altering. The key is consistent practice.

Salt Watercolor Painting - Teen Craft!

Thu, Jul 30, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

DeMott Lane Branch - Community Room

Join us for a Teen paint and sip (non-alcoholic!) at which we will try out this fun painting technique. Open to students ages 12-17. Please register.

Adult DIY: Mosaic Coasters

Thu, Jul 30, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Franklin Park Branch - Franklin Park Community Room

Explore the art of mosaic design in this hands-on class.

This event is full

Night Rhymes @ DeMott Lane - ages newborn to 5 years old

Thu, Jul 30, 6:30pm - 6:45pm

DeMott Lane Branch

Young children, accompanied by parents or caregivers, develop language in this active 15-minute rhymes program which includes a simple story!

Rhythm & Rhymes @ DeMott Lane - ages 0-4 years

Fri, Jul 31, 10:30am - 11:00am

DeMott Lane Branch

Join us for a fun program of singing, dancing & rhyming... plus a great story!

Puzzle Swap

Sat, Aug 01, 11:00am - 1:00pm

DeMott Lane Branch - Community Room

Trade for new-to-you puzzles!

Prehistoric Slime @ DeMott Lane - ages 4 + up

Sun, Aug 02, 2:00pm - 2:30pm

DeMott Lane Branch

Let's go back in time and make some gooey playful slime... can you sink a dinosaur into this prehistoric craft?

Bitty Babies (Lapsit Rhymes) @ DeMott Lane - ages newborn to 18 months

Mon, Aug 03, 10:30am - 10:45am

DeMott Lane Branch

A lapsit program for our youngest ones (accompanied by parents or caregivers). Babies will bounce through this active 15-minute program!

Monday Morning Storytime @ Lewis Street - ages 0-5 years

Mon, Aug 03, 10:30am - 11:00am

Lewis Street Branch

Traditional storytime with stories, songs, rhymes & musical instruments like shakers & rhythm sticks!

Megabyte Mondays: Using Zoom for Virtual Meetings - a computer class

Mon, Aug 03, 10:30am - 12:00pm

DeMott Lane Branch - Community Room

Megabyte Mondays are the library's weekly computer and technology classes.

Morning Rhymes @ Franklin Park Branch - Ages 0 - 4 Years

Mon, Aug 03, 10:30am - 10:45am

Franklin Park Branch - Franklin Park Community Room

Young children, accompanied by parents or caregivers, develop language in this 15-minute rhyme program which includes a simple story.

Reading Buddies: STEAM MONDAY @ DeMott Lane - ages 6-12 years

Mon, Aug 03, 3:15pm - 3:30pm

DeMott Lane Branch

Join us for some quick 15-min STEAM activities... then stay for Reading Buddies at 3:30 when teens read with kids! See all weekly STEAM activities in the long description.

Reading Buddies - Kids Practice Reading with Teen Volunteers!

Mon, Aug 03, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

DeMott Lane Branch - Children's Reading Room

Teen Volunteers will be on hand to help your child practice reading aloud on a one-to-one basis. They will provide an encouraging, fun environment that will get your child excited about reading!

Beginner Yoga

Mon, Aug 03, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

DeMott Lane Branch - Virtual Events 1

New to yoga? Learn the foundations for establishing a safe and effective yoga practice.

Drop-in Chess for Adults

Mon, Aug 03, 5:00pm - 7:30pm

DeMott Lane Branch - Media Room

We provide the chess boards, all you need is a desire to play!

Dino Tracks @ DeMott Lane - ages 5-12 years old

Mon, Aug 03, 6:00pm - 6:30pm

DeMott Lane Branch

Decorate some wooden dino feet ornaments. Follow the tracks to find where the dinos are hiding.

Beach Stories Stay & Play @ DeMott Lane - ages 2-5 years

Tue, Aug 04, 10:30am - 11:00am

DeMott Lane Branch

Join us to hear fun beach stories then stay to play & socialize.

Scribble Time @ Franklin Park Branch - Ages 1 - 4 Years

Tue, Aug 04, 10:30am - 11:00am

Franklin Park Branch - Franklin Park Community Room

"Scribble Time" introduces your little ones to crayons, glue, tearing and other activities that help to develop fine motor skills..

Drop-in Mahjong

Tue, Aug 04, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

DeMott Lane Branch - Media Room

Come play Mahjong at the library!

DINOSAUR Storytime! @ DeMott Lane - all ages!

Wed, Aug 05, 10:30am - 11:00am

DeMott Lane Branch

Join us to learn about a different type of dino each week through story & song... then stay to socialize and play with our new dino toys! Check the long description to see each week's dinosaur focus.

Wednesday Wonders @ Franklin Park Branch - Ages 6-11 years

Wed, Aug 05, 10:30am - 11:15am

Franklin Park Branch - Franklin Park Community Room

A STEAM activity for kids, ages 6 -11 years.

Zumba Gold + Chair Pilates

Wed, Aug 05, 2:00pm - 2:45pm

DeMott Lane Branch - Community Room

Join us for this fun combo class that can be done sitting or standing.

Zumba Gold + Chair Pilates (Virtual)

Wed, Aug 05, 2:00pm - 2:45pm

FTPL @ Home - Virtual Events 1

Join us for this fun combo class that can be done sitting or standing.

Bitty Babies (Lapsit Rhymes) @ DeMott Lane - ages newborn to 18 months

Wed, Aug 05, 2:00pm - 2:15pm

DeMott Lane Branch

A lapsit program for our youngest ones (accompanied by parents or caregivers). Babies will bounce through this active 15-minute program!

Book Bingo @ Lewis Street - all ages!

Wed, Aug 05, 4:00pm - 4:30pm

Lewis Street Branch

Join us for a round or two of BINGO where the prizes are... books!

LVSC Summer ESL Session

Wed, Aug 05, 6:00pm - 7:40pm

DeMott Lane Branch - Media Room

LVSC ESL conversation group

Vacation Creations: Craft Program @ DeMott Lane - ages 3-11 years

Thu, Aug 06, 10:30am - 11:00am

DeMott Lane Branch

Families work together to make a craft! (while supplies last)

LEGOs & DINOs @ Lewis Street - all ages!

Thu, Aug 06, 4:00pm - 4:30pm

Lewis Street Branch

Our new mini-dinosaurs need a home. Can you create one using our library Legos?

LEGO Club @ Franklin Park Branch - Ages 5-12 years

Thu, Aug 06, 4:30pm - 5:15pm

Franklin Park Branch - Franklin Park Community Room

Join us at the Franklin Park Branch for LEGO Club, where we supply the LEGOs and you supply the imagination!

Watermelon Sugar Lip Scrub - Teen Craft!

Thu, Aug 06, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

DeMott Lane Branch - Community Room

We'll have all the supplies you need to made some of these summer scented scrubs! Open to students ages 12-17. Please register.

Night Rhymes @ DeMott Lane - ages newborn to 5 years old

Thu, Aug 06, 6:30pm - 6:45pm

DeMott Lane Branch

Young children, accompanied by parents or caregivers, develop language in this active 15-minute rhymes program which includes a simple story!

Rhythm & Rhymes @ DeMott Lane - ages 0-4 years

Fri, Aug 07, 10:30am - 11:00am

DeMott Lane Branch

Join us for a fun program of singing, dancing & rhyming... plus a great story!

Move, Breathe, Meditate @ Franklin Park Branch

Fri, Aug 07, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Franklin Park Branch - Franklin Park Community Room

Begin your meditation journey here. The benefits of a regular meditation practice are life-altering. The key is consistent practice.

Indoor Bird Watching @ DeMott Lane - ages 4 + up

Sun, Aug 09, 2:00pm - 2:30pm

DeMott Lane Branch

Pick up your bird identification sheets and birding book. Then hunt around the children's department to find each bird & listen to their sounds.

Bitty Babies (Lapsit Rhymes) @ DeMott Lane - ages newborn to 18 months

Mon, Aug 10, 10:30am - 10:45am

DeMott Lane Branch

A lapsit program for our youngest ones (accompanied by parents or caregivers). Babies will bounce through this active 15-minute program!

Monday Morning Storytime @ Lewis Street - ages 0-5 years

Mon, Aug 10, 10:30am - 11:00am

Lewis Street Branch

Traditional storytime with stories, songs, rhymes & musical instruments like shakers & rhythm sticks!

Megabyte Mondays: Using Canva for Graphic Design - a computer class

Mon, Aug 10, 10:30am - 12:00pm

DeMott Lane Branch - Community Room

Megabyte Mondays are the library's weekly computer and technology classes.

Morning Rhymes @ Franklin Park Branch - Ages 0 - 4 Years

Mon, Aug 10, 10:30am - 10:45am

Franklin Park Branch - Franklin Park Community Room

Young children, accompanied by parents or caregivers, develop language in this 15-minute rhyme program which includes a simple story.

Reading Buddies: STEAM MONDAY @ DeMott Lane - ages 6-12 years

Mon, Aug 10, 3:15pm - 3:30pm

DeMott Lane Branch

Join us for some quick 15-min STEAM activities... then stay for Reading Buddies at 3:30 when teens read with kids! See all weekly STEAM activities in the long description.

Reading Buddies - Kids Practice Reading with Teen Volunteers!

Mon, Aug 10, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

DeMott Lane Branch - Children's Reading Room

Teen Volunteers will be on hand to help your child practice reading aloud on a one-to-one basis. They will provide an encouraging, fun environment that will get your child excited about reading!

Beginner Yoga

Mon, Aug 10, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

DeMott Lane Branch - Virtual Events 1

New to yoga? Learn the foundations for establishing a safe and effective yoga practice.

Drop-in Chess for Adults

Mon, Aug 10, 5:00pm - 7:30pm

DeMott Lane Branch - Media Room

We provide the chess boards, all you need is a desire to play!

Jewelry Class

Mon, Aug 10, 5:30pm - 7:00pm

DeMott Lane Branch - Community Room

Learn to work with jewelry making tools and create a wearable work of art!

Registration opens Monday, August 3 2026 at 10:15am

Tiny Dino Books @ DeMott Lane - ages 5-12 years old

Mon, Aug 10, 6:00pm - 6:30pm

DeMott Lane Branch

Decorate a mini notebook with a dinosaur theme. Fill your notebook with dino drawings & adventures!

Storytime Adventures @ Franklin Park Branch - Ages 1 1/2 - 5 years

Tue, Aug 11, 10:30am - 11:00am

Franklin Park Branch - Franklin Park Community Room

A fun and interactive program where children enjoy stories, songs, rhymes, and activities that encourage early literacy, creativity, and a love of reading.

Alzheimer’s New Jersey Family Support Group for Caregivers

Tue, Aug 11, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

DeMott Lane Branch - Historical Room

Held on the 2nd Tuesday of each month, Alzheimer’s New Jersey Family Support Groups provide families and caregivers with the emotional support and education they need.

Storytelling in the Afternoon @ Lewis Street - ages 3-12 years old

Tue, Aug 11, 3:00pm - 3:30pm

Lewis Street Branch

Join us for stories told in humanity's oldest art form: storytelling!

Tai Chi for Beginners

Tue, Aug 11, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

DeMott Lane Branch - Community Room

Experience authentic Tai Chi training, also referred to as 'Meditation in Motion,' with Dr. Gang Huang.

Drop-in Mahjong

Tue, Aug 11, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

DeMott Lane Branch - Media Room

Come play Mahjong at the library!

Drop-In Chess for Kids @ DeMott Lane - novice & intermediate players

Tue, Aug 11, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

DeMott Lane Branch

Join us for a lightly-competitive club to meet other chess players & share strategies.

DINOSAUR Storytime! @ DeMott Lane - all ages!

Wed, Aug 12, 10:30am - 11:00am

DeMott Lane Branch

Join us to learn about a different type of dino each week through story & song... then stay to socialize and play with our new dino toys! Check the long description to see each week's dinosaur focus.

Wednesday Wonders @ Franklin Park Branch - Ages 6-11 years

Wed, Aug 12, 10:30am - 11:15am

Franklin Park Branch - Franklin Park Community Room

A STEAM activity for kids, ages 6 -11 years.

Zumba Gold + Chair Pilates

Wed, Aug 12, 2:00pm - 2:45pm

DeMott Lane Branch - Community Room

Join us for this fun combo class that can be done sitting or standing.

Zumba Gold + Chair Pilates (Virtual)

Wed, Aug 12, 2:00pm - 2:45pm

FTPL @ Home - Virtual Events 1

Join us for this fun combo class that can be done sitting or standing.

Bitty Babies (Lapsit Rhymes) @ DeMott Lane - ages newborn to 18 months

Wed, Aug 12, 2:00pm - 2:15pm

DeMott Lane Branch

A lapsit program for our youngest ones (accompanied by parents or caregivers). Babies will bounce through this active 15-minute program!

Teen Kindness Club

Wed, Aug 12, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

DeMott Lane Branch - Community Room

Join us for a community service activity and earn an hour of volunteer time. Open to students ages 12-17. Snacks will be served! Please be sure to register.

Dinosaur Suncatchers @ Lewis Street - all ages!

Wed, Aug 12, 4:00pm - 4:30pm

Lewis Street Branch

Come create a dinosaur "stained glass" suncatcher! (Children under 10 may need adult assistance)

All Together Now: Color A Smile @ DeMott Lane - ages 4 + up

Wed, Aug 12, 6:00pm - 6:30pm

DeMott Lane Branch

A service project designed to help a local non-profit. Participants earn 30 mins of volunteer time.

LVSC Summer ESL Session

Wed, Aug 12, 6:00pm - 7:40pm

DeMott Lane Branch - Media Room

LVSC ESL conversation group

Generative AI and Our Environment

Wed, Aug 12, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

DeMott Lane Branch - Community Room

Learn how data centers impact electricity bills, grid strain, and air and noise pollution. Presented by a member of the Raritan Valley Group Sierra Club.

Vacation Creations: Craft Program @ DeMott Lane - ages 3-11 years

Thu, Aug 13, 10:30am - 11:00am

DeMott Lane Branch

Families work together to make a craft! (while supplies last)

Chair Yoga

Thu, Aug 13, 11:00am - 12:00pm

FTPL @ Home - Virtual Events 1

This gentle class focuses on an exploration of basic yoga poses and how to connect them through attention to breathing, alignment and mindfulness.

The Lizard Guys @ DeMott Lane - all ages!

Thu, Aug 13, 1:30pm - 2:15pm

DeMott Lane Branch

The Lizard Guys return! Bringing with them a plethora of interesting creatures, fascinating facts and silly fun!

Afternoon Art Club @ Franklin Park Branch

Thu, Aug 13, 4:00pm - 5:15pm

Franklin Park Branch - Franklin Park Community Room

We'll explore a different art form each month. August: Scratch Art

Smoothie Wars @ Franklin Park

Thu, Aug 13, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Franklin Park Branch - Franklin Park Community Room

We'll have lots of ingredients for you to create tasty smoothies, then we'll judge to decide the best ones! Prizes Awarded! Open to students ages 12-17. Please register.

Rhythm & Rhymes @ DeMott Lane - ages 0-4 years

Fri, Aug 14, 10:30am - 11:00am

DeMott Lane Branch

Join us for a fun program of singing, dancing & rhyming... plus a great story!

Movie Matinee: The Devil Wears Prada 2 (2026)

Fri, Aug 14, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

DeMott Lane Branch - Community Room

Rated PG-13. 1 hour, 59 minutes.

The Cranberry Lacemakers of Central New Jersey

Sat, Aug 15, 10:30am - 4:30pm

DeMott Lane Branch - Community Room

Experience the dynamic, centuries-old technique of bobbin lace making.

Pet Loss Support Group

Sun, Aug 16, 1:30pm - 3:00pm

FTPL @ Home

Pet parents who have lost a pet, or anticipate a loss, gather to share stories and memories with like minds and hearts.

Colossal Fossil @ DeMott Lane - ages 4 + up

Sun, Aug 16, 2:00pm - 2:30pm

DeMott Lane Branch

Create your own fossils with clay impressions. Earn a real fossil and discover which fossil you have found!

Bitty Babies (Lapsit Rhymes) @ DeMott Lane - ages newborn to 18 months

Mon, Aug 17, 10:30am - 10:45am

DeMott Lane Branch

A lapsit program for our youngest ones (accompanied by parents or caregivers). Babies will bounce through this active 15-minute program!

Monday Morning Storytime @ Lewis Street - ages 0-5 years

Mon, Aug 17, 10:30am - 11:00am

Lewis Street Branch

Traditional storytime with stories, songs, rhymes & musical instruments like shakers & rhythm sticks!

Megabyte Mondays: Streaming TV Services - a computer class

Mon, Aug 17, 10:30am - 12:00pm

DeMott Lane Branch - Community Room

Megabyte Mondays are the library's weekly computer and technology classes.

Morning Rhymes @ Franklin Park Branch - Ages 0 - 4 Years

Mon, Aug 17, 10:30am - 10:45am

Franklin Park Branch - Franklin Park Community Room

Young children, accompanied by parents or caregivers, develop language in this 15-minute rhyme program which includes a simple story.

Beginner Yoga

Mon, Aug 17, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

DeMott Lane Branch - Virtual Events 1

New to yoga? Learn the foundations for establishing a safe and effective yoga practice.

Drop-in Chess for Adults

Mon, Aug 17, 5:00pm - 7:30pm

DeMott Lane Branch - Media Room

We provide the chess boards, all you need is a desire to play!

Friendship Bracelets - Teen Craft!

Mon, Aug 17, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

DeMott Lane Branch - Community Room

We'll have lots of colors available to make some fun bracelets! Open to students ages 12-17. Please register.

Art Box: Foam Paint @ DeMott Lane - ages 6-12 years old

Mon, Aug 17, 6:00pm - 6:30pm

DeMott Lane Branch

Use shaving cream foam to make fun colorful artwork. (Slightly messy but smells great! Dress for mess!)

Make & Take Beach Ball Craft @ DeMott Lane - ages 2-5 years

Tue, Aug 18, 10:30am - 11:00am

DeMott Lane Branch

Join us to make a cute beach ball. It's a simply and easy craft.

Build & Play @ Franklin Park Branch - Ages 2 - 5 years

Tue, Aug 18, 10:30am - 11:00am

Franklin Park Branch - Franklin Park Community Room

"Build & Play" introduces toddlers to the exciting world of building, stacking, and constructing through fun, safe, and age-appropriate activities.

Ageless Grace

Tue, Aug 18, 1:30pm - 2:30pm

Franklin Park Branch - Franklin Park Community Room

Men and women are joining in the fun of this evidence-based seated exercise, using the cutting edge science of neuroplasticity.

Drop-in Mahjong

Tue, Aug 18, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

DeMott Lane Branch - Media Room

Come play Mahjong at the library!

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Franklin Township Astronomy Club

Tue, Aug 18, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

DeMott Lane Branch

Attend the club's monthly meeting!

Move, Breathe, Meditate

Wed, Aug 19, 11:00am - 12:00pm

DeMott Lane Branch - Community Room

Begin your meditation journey here. The benefits of a regular meditation practice are life-altering. The key is consistent practice.

Zumba Gold + Chair Pilates

Wed, Aug 19, 2:00pm - 2:45pm

DeMott Lane Branch - Community Room

Join us for this fun combo class that can be done sitting or standing.

Zumba Gold + Chair Pilates (Virtual)

Wed, Aug 19, 2:00pm - 2:45pm

FTPL @ Home - Virtual Events 1

Join us for this fun combo class that can be done sitting or standing.

Bitty Babies (Lapsit Rhymes) @ DeMott Lane - ages newborn to 18 months

Wed, Aug 19, 2:00pm - 2:15pm

DeMott Lane Branch

A lapsit program for our youngest ones (accompanied by parents or caregivers). Babies will bounce through this active 15-minute program!

MOVIE MATINEE: Ice Age Dawn of Dinos (2009) @ Lewis Street - Rated: PG. Running Time: 1 hr. 33 mins.

Wed, Aug 19, 3:00pm - 4:30pm

Lewis Street Branch

Bring a picnic with a blanket/towel...and enjoy some popcorn on us! Please no drinks other than water because we don't want our ant friends joining us!

All Together Now: Franklin Animal Shelter - All Ages

Wed, Aug 19, 4:00pm - 4:30pm

Franklin Park Branch - Franklin Park Community Room

A service project designed to help a local non-profit. Participants earn 30 mins of volunteer time.

LVSC Summer ESL Session

Wed, Aug 19, 6:00pm - 7:40pm

DeMott Lane Branch - Media Room

LVSC ESL conversation group

Teen Crochet Club @ Franklin Park - Learn to Crochet with us!

Thu, Aug 20, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Franklin Park Branch - Franklin Park Community Room

Teens come learn to crochet! Open to students ages 12-17. Teens who know how to crochet are welcome to come and stitch with us! Please register.

Dino Dance in the Gazebo! (weather permitting) @ DeMott Lane - ages 0-5 years with a caregiver

Thu, Aug 20, 6:30pm - 7:00pm

DeMott Lane Branch

Shake your dino tail & stomp your feet. We'll enjoy some dino dances as a fun and silly treat! (weather permitting!) Call (732) 873-8700 ext 112 before you come to see if we are holding the program!

Megabyte Mondays: Migrate to a New Email/Cloud Drive Account - a computer class

Mon, Aug 24, 10:30am - 12:00pm

DeMott Lane Branch - Community Room

Megabyte Mondays are the library's weekly computer and technology classes.

Beginner Yoga

Mon, Aug 24, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

DeMott Lane Branch - Virtual Events 1

New to yoga? Learn the foundations for establishing a safe and effective yoga practice.

Drop-in Chess for Adults

Mon, Aug 24, 5:00pm - 7:30pm

DeMott Lane Branch - Media Room

We provide the chess boards, all you need is a desire to play!

Jewelry Class

Mon, Aug 24, 5:30pm - 7:00pm

DeMott Lane Branch - Community Room

Learn to work with jewelry making tools and create a wearable work of art!

Registration opens Monday, August 3 2026 at 10:15am

Storytime Adventures @ Franklin Park Branch - Ages 1 1/2 - 5 years

Tue, Aug 25, 10:30am - 11:00am

Franklin Park Branch - Franklin Park Community Room

A fun and interactive program where children enjoy stories, songs, rhymes, and activities that encourage early literacy, creativity, and a love of reading.

Tai Chi for Beginners

Tue, Aug 25, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

DeMott Lane Branch - Community Room

Experience authentic Tai Chi training, also referred to as 'Meditation in Motion,' with Dr. Gang Huang.

Drop-in Mahjong

Tue, Aug 25, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

DeMott Lane Branch - Media Room

Come play Mahjong at the library!

Sit n' Stitch @ Franklin Park Branch

Wed, Aug 26, 11:00am - 12:30pm

Franklin Park Branch - Franklin Park Community Room

Share your current projects with fellow crafters!

Zumba Gold + Chair Pilates

Wed, Aug 26, 2:00pm - 2:45pm

DeMott Lane Branch - Community Room

Join us for this fun combo class that can be done sitting or standing.

Zumba Gold + Chair Pilates (Virtual)

Wed, Aug 26, 2:00pm - 2:45pm

FTPL @ Home - Virtual Events 1

Join us for this fun combo class that can be done sitting or standing.

Sidewalk Chalk (weather permitting) @ Lewis Street - all ages

Wed, Aug 26, 3:00pm - 3:30pm

Lewis Street Branch

Create a masterpiece outside the Franklin Youth Center using our sidewalk chalk supplies!

Meeting: Library Board of Trustees

Wed, Aug 26, 5:45pm - 8:00pm

DeMott Lane Branch - Historical Room

Monthly meeting of the Library Board of Trustees. The public are welcome.

LVSC Summer ESL Session

Wed, Aug 26, 6:00pm - 7:40pm

DeMott Lane Branch - Media Room

LVSC ESL conversation group

Chair Yoga

Thu, Aug 27, 11:00am - 12:00pm

FTPL @ Home - Virtual Events 1

This gentle class focuses on an exploration of basic yoga poses and how to connect them through attention to breathing, alignment and mindfulness.

Move, Breathe, Meditate

Thu, Aug 27, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

DeMott Lane Branch - Community Room

Begin your meditation journey here. The benefits of a regular meditation practice are life-altering. The key is consistent practice.

Pointillism Painting Workshop

Thu, Aug 27, 4:00pm - 6:00pm

DeMott Lane Branch - Community Room

Discover pointillism with artist Jennifer Troulis.

Registration opens Monday, August 3 2026 at 10:15am

Coloring & Conversation

Thu, Aug 27, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Franklin Park Branch - Franklin Park Community Room

Hang out with others while coloring on designs for adults.All supplies will be provided, or bring your own.

Movie Matinee: Project Hail Mary (2026)

Fri, Aug 28, 2:00pm - 4:40pm

DeMott Lane Branch - Community Room

Rated PG-13. 2 hours, 36 minutes.

Megabyte Mondays: Cloud Storage: Microsoft 365 and One Drive - a computer class

Mon, Aug 31, 10:30am - 12:00pm

DeMott Lane Branch - Community Room

Megabyte Mondays are the library's weekly computer and technology classes.

Beginner Yoga

Mon, Aug 31, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

DeMott Lane Branch - Virtual Events 1

New to yoga? Learn the foundations for establishing a safe and effective yoga practice.

Drop-in Chess for Adults

Mon, Aug 31, 5:00pm - 7:30pm

DeMott Lane Branch - Media Room

We provide the chess boards, all you need is a desire to play!

Drop-in Mahjong

Tue, Sep 01, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

DeMott Lane Branch - Media Room

Come play Mahjong at the library!

Zumba Gold + Chair Pilates

Wed, Sep 02, 2:00pm - 2:45pm

DeMott Lane Branch - Community Room

Join us for this fun combo class that can be done sitting or standing.

Zumba Gold + Chair Pilates (Virtual)

Wed, Sep 02, 2:00pm - 2:45pm

FTPL @ Home - Virtual Events 1

Join us for this fun combo class that can be done sitting or standing.

All Branches Closed

Sat, Sep 05, All day

DeMott Lane Branch - Butterfly Room,Children's Programing Room,Community Room,Historical Room,Media Room

All Branches Closed

Sun, Sep 06, All day

DeMott Lane Branch - Butterfly Room,Children's Programing Room,Community Room,Historical Room,Media Room

All Branches Closed

Mon, Sep 07, All day

DeMott Lane Branch - Butterfly Room,Children's Programing Room,Community Room,Historical Room,Media Room

All Branches Closed

Alzheimer’s New Jersey Family Support Group for Caregivers

Tue, Sep 08, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

DeMott Lane Branch - Historical Room

Held on the 2nd Tuesday of each month, Alzheimer’s New Jersey Family Support Groups provide families and caregivers with the emotional support and education they need.

Tai Chi for Beginners

Tue, Sep 08, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

DeMott Lane Branch - Community Room

Experience authentic Tai Chi training, also referred to as 'Meditation in Motion,' with Dr. Gang Huang.

Registration opens Thursday, July 30 2026 at 6:00pm

Drop-in Mahjong

Tue, Sep 08, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

DeMott Lane Branch - Media Room

Come play Mahjong at the library!

Move, Breathe, Meditate

Wed, Sep 09, 11:00am - 12:00pm

DeMott Lane Branch - Community Room