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Spooky Mad Libs @ Lewis Street branch

ages 12-17 years

2024-10-22 13:00:00 2024-10-22 17:00:00 America/New_York Spooky Mad Libs @ Lewis Street branch Stop by the library, if you dare, to complete a MadLib just in time for Halloween. During library hours, while supplies last. Lewis Street Branch -

Tuesday, October 22
1:00pm - 5:00pm

Add to Calendar 2024-10-22 13:00:00 2024-10-22 17:00:00 America/New_York Spooky Mad Libs @ Lewis Street branch Stop by the library, if you dare, to complete a MadLib just in time for Halloween. During library hours, while supplies last. Lewis Street Branch -

Stop by the library, if you dare, to complete a MadLib just in time for Halloween. During library hours, while supplies last.

Stop by the library, if you dare, to complete a MadLib just in time for Halloween. During library hours, while supplies last.

AGE GROUP: | Tweens | Teens |

EVENT TYPE: | Games/Contest |

TAGS: | tweens | tween | teens | teen |

Lewis Street Branch

Phone: 848-838-1960

Hours

Lewis Street Branch

Today's hours

We're open 10:00AM to 8:00PM

Tomorrow's hours

We're open 10:00AM to 3:00PM

We're closed Wednesday January 01

Address
429 Lewis Street
Franklin Township, NJ 08873
Tel: 848-838-1960

About the branch

The Lewis Street Branch is located just off Hamilton Street and Franklin Boulevard within the Franklin Youth Center building.

Upcoming events

Mon, Dec 30, 10:30am - 10:45am
Franklin Park Branch - Franklin Park Community Room
Rhymes and a story for little ones!

Mon, Dec 30, 10:30am - 12:00pm
DeMott Lane Branch - Community Room
Megabyte Mondays are the library's weekly computer and technology classes.

Mon, Dec 30, 5:00pm - 7:30pm
DeMott Lane Branch - Media Room
We provide the chess boards, all you need is a desire to play!

Mon, Dec 30, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
FTPL @ Home - Virtual Events 1
New to yoga? Learn the foundations for establishing a safe and effective yoga practice. 

Mon, Dec 30, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Franklin Park Branch - Franklin Park Community Room
Decorate your own time capsule box to fill with your memories of 2024! Open to students ages 12-17. Please register.

Tue, Dec 31, 11:30am - 12:00pm
DeMott Lane Branch
Join us at 11:30am to ring in 2025… at noon! We’ll decorate party hats, create wishing wands and, right before noon, have a countdown to a ball pop. The fun ends with a short dance party!

Thu, Jan 02, 10:30am - 11:00am
DeMott Lane Branch
Families work together to make a craft!

Thu, Jan 02, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
DeMott Lane Branch - Community Room
Come hang out and play some friendly games of chess! We’ll meet the 1st Thursday of each month. Open to students ages 12-17

Thu, Jan 02, 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!

Fri, Jan 03, 10:30am - 11:00am
DeMott Lane Branch
Join us for a rollicking rhythmic storytime!

Sun, Jan 05, 2:00pm - 2:30pm
DeMott Lane Branch
Join us for a fun decorating craft!

Mon, Jan 06, 10:30am - 12:00pm
DeMott Lane Branch - Community Room
Megabyte Mondays are the library's weekly computer and technology classes.

Mon, Jan 06, 10:30am - 10:45am
Franklin Park Branch - Franklin Park Community Room
Rhymes and a story for little ones!

Mon, Jan 06, 10:30am - 11:00am
Lewis Street Branch
Traditional 30-min storytime with stories, songs, rhymes & musical instruments like shakers & bells!

Mon, Jan 06, 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!

Mon, Jan 06, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
DeMott Lane Branch - Community Room
A free, basic ESL conversation group for students who have a basic working knowledge of English and wish to gain more confidence speaking English.

Mon, Jan 06, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
DeMott Lane Branch - Media Room
We provide the chess boards, all you need is a desire to play!

Mon, Jan 06, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
DeMott Lane Branch - Virtual Events 1
New to yoga? Learn the foundations for establishing a safe and effective yoga practice. 

Mon, Jan 06, 7:00pm - 7:45pm
Franklin Park Branch - Franklin Park Community Room
Learn how to start your meditation journey.

Tue, Jan 07, 10:30am - 11:00am
Franklin Park Branch - Franklin Park Community Room
"Scribble Time" is an introduction to crayons, glue and more for little ones.

Tue, Jan 07, 10:30am - 11:00am
DeMott Lane Branch
Join us for a polar story, polar activities and then lots of social activity with our in-house toys!

Tue, Jan 07, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
DeMott Lane Branch - Media Room
Come play Mahjong at the library!

Tue, Jan 07, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
DeMott Lane Branch
Join us for a lightly competitive game of chess and sharing of strategies!

Wed, Jan 08, 10:30am - 11:00am
DeMott Lane Branch
A traditional half-hour themed storytime that includes stories, songs, fingerplays and movement activities.

Wed, Jan 08, 11:00am - 12:00pm
DeMott Lane Branch - Community Room
Learn about "Emotional Freedom Techniques" or "tapping" to help reduce stress and gain control of your emotions.

Wed, Jan 08, 2:00pm - 2:45pm
DeMott Lane Branch - Community Room,Virtual Events 1
Join us for this fun combo class that can be done sitting or standing.

Wed, Jan 08, 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!

Wed, Jan 08, 5:30pm - 6:00pm
DeMott Lane Branch
Join us to do a Valentine Day service project to benefit our local Ronald McDonald House! Students participating receive a "30-min Volunteer Service Certificate".

Thu, Jan 09, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
DeMott Lane Branch - 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.

Thu, Jan 09, 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Lewis Street Branch
Stop by the library to complete a MadLib!

Thu, Jan 09, 4:30pm - 5:15pm
Franklin Park Branch - Franklin Park Community Room
We'll explore a different art form each month.

Thu, Jan 09, 5:30pm - 6:00pm
DeMott Lane Branch
Celebrate National Static Electricity Day with our electrifying STEM program!

Thu, Jan 09, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
DeMott Lane Branch - Community Room
We’ll experiment with this fun painting technique using ground coffee! Open to students ages 12-17. Please register.

Thu, Jan 09, 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!

Fri, Jan 10, 10:30am - 11:00am
DeMott Lane Branch
Join us for a rollicking rhythmic storytime!

Fri, Jan 10, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Franklin Park Branch - Franklin Park Community Room
Learn about different types of tea and how to make custom tea blends.
This event is full

Fri, Jan 10, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
DeMott Lane Branch - Community Room
PG-13. TRT: 2 hours.

Sat, Jan 11, 10:30am - 4:30pm
DeMott Lane Branch - Community Room
The Cranberry Lacemakers of Central New Jersey work to preserve centuries-old hand bobbin lacemaking and tatting techniques.

Sat, Jan 11, 11:00am - 12:00pm
DeMott Lane Branch - Historical Room
Join us for a meeting of the FTPL Second Saturday Book Club! Now held in-person at the DeMott Lane Branch. No registration required!

Sat, Jan 11, 11:00am - 11:45am
Lewis Street Branch
Join us for a friendly chat and conversational tips!

Mon, Jan 13, 10:30am - 12:00pm
DeMott Lane Branch - Community Room
Megabyte Mondays are the library's weekly computer and technology classes.

Mon, Jan 13, 10:30am - 10:45am
Franklin Park Branch - Franklin Park Community Room
Rhymes and a story for little ones!

Mon, Jan 13, 10:30am - 11:00am
Lewis Street Branch
Traditional 30-min storytime with stories, songs, rhymes & musical instruments like shakers & bells!

Mon, Jan 13, 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!

Mon, Jan 13, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
DeMott Lane Branch - Community Room
A free, basic ESL conversation group for students who have a basic working knowledge of English and wish to gain more confidence speaking English.

Mon, Jan 13, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
DeMott Lane Branch - Media Room
We provide the chess boards, all you need is a desire to play!

Mon, Jan 13, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
DeMott Lane Branch - Virtual Events 1
New to yoga? Learn the foundations for establishing a safe and effective yoga practice. 

Mon, Jan 13, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
DeMott Lane Branch
Join us for Art Box! The craft today is Sweater Cats & Dogs!

Tue, Jan 14, 10:30am - 11:00am
Franklin Park Branch - Franklin Park Community Room
Stories, rhymes and a craft for little ones!

Tue, Jan 14, 10:30am - 11:00am
DeMott Lane Branch
Join us to celebrate National Rubber Ducky Day! Learn some trivia, hear a story and have fun with our rubber duckies!

Tue, Jan 14, 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.

Tue, Jan 14, 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.

Tue, Jan 14, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
DeMott Lane Branch - Media Room
Come play Mahjong at the library!

Tue, Jan 14, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
DeMott Lane Branch
Join us for a lightly competitive game of chess and sharing of strategies!

Wed, Jan 15, 10:30am - 11:00am
DeMott Lane Branch
A traditional half-hour themed storytime that includes stories, songs, fingerplays and movement activities.

Wed, Jan 15, 11:00am - 12:00pm
DeMott Lane Branch - Community Room
Learn how to start your meditation journey.

Wed, Jan 15, 2:00pm - 2:45pm
DeMott Lane Branch - Community Room,Virtual Events 1
Join us for this fun combo class that can be done sitting or standing.

Wed, Jan 15, 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!

Wed, Jan 15, 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 register.

Wed, Jan 15, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Franklin Park Branch - Franklin Park Community Room
Join us at the Franklin Park Branch for LEGO Club!

Wed, Jan 15, 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Lewis Street Branch
Create a masterpiece using the library's watercolor paints, brushes and watercolor paper.

Thu, Jan 16, 10:30am - 11:00am
DeMott Lane Branch
Families work together to make a craft!

Rescheduled
Thu, Jan 16, 1:45pm - 2:45pm
New date Thursday, January 30, 1:45pm - 2:45pm
Franklin Park Branch
January's Selection: "The Library Book" by Susan Orlean

Thu, Jan 16, 5:30pm - 6:00pm
DeMott Lane Branch
Have you ever read a book about a bear in underwear? How about veggies wearing undies? Join us for a funny program where underwear is the main character!

Thu, Jan 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!

Fri, Jan 17, 10:30am - 11:00am
DeMott Lane Branch
Join us for a rollicking rhythmic storytime!

Fri, Jan 17, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
DeMott Lane Branch - Community Room
Make this craft with us!
Registration opens Thursday, January 2 2025 at 10:15am

Sat, Jan 18, 10:00am - 2:00pm
Lewis Street Branch
Drop in anytime the library is open for some self-directed Winnie-the-Pooh fun! Trivia! Craft!

Sun, Jan 19, 1:30pm - 3:00pm
DeMott Lane Branch - Historical Room,Virtual Events 1
Pet parents who have lost a pet, or anticipate a loss, gather to share stories and memories with like minds and hearts.

Tue, Jan 21, 10:30am - 11:00am
Franklin Park Branch - Franklin Park Community Room
Fun with blocks!

Tue, Jan 21, 10:30am - 11:30am
DeMott Lane Branch
Join us, while supplies last, to create a craft based upon a book!

Tue, Jan 21, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
DeMott Lane Branch - Community Room
A free, basic ESL conversation group for students who have a basic working knowledge of English and wish to gain more confidence speaking English.

Tue, Jan 21, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Franklin Park Branch
Men and women are joining in the fun of this evidence-based seated exercise, using the cutting edge science of neuroplasticity.

Tue, Jan 21, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
DeMott Lane Branch - Media Room
Come play Mahjong at the library!

Tue, Jan 21, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
DeMott Lane Branch - Community Room
Attend their monthly meeting!

Tue, Jan 21, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
DeMott Lane Branch
Join us for a lightly competitive game of chess and sharing of strategies!

Wed, Jan 22, 10:30am - 11:00am
DeMott Lane Branch
A traditional half-hour themed storytime that includes stories, songs, fingerplays and movement activities.

Wed, Jan 22, 11:00am - 12:30pm
Franklin Park Branch - Franklin Park Community Room
Share your current projects with fellow crafters!

Wed, Jan 22, 2:00pm - 2:45pm
DeMott Lane Branch - Community Room,Virtual Events 1
Join us for this fun combo class that can be done sitting or standing.

Wed, Jan 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!

Wed, Jan 22, 5:15pm - 6:45pm
DeMott Lane Branch
This month's book is: Phoebe and her Unicorn by Dana Simpson. Please try to read one of the titles from this series before our book club meets!

Wed, Jan 22, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
DeMott Lane Branch - Community Room
Perfect for beginners and henna enthusiasts alike!
This event is full

Thu, Jan 23, 10:30am - 11:00am
DeMott Lane Branch
Join us for a traditional toddler storytime with stories, songs, rhymes and more!

Thu, Jan 23, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
DeMott Lane Branch - 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.

Thu, Jan 23, 4:30pm - 5:15pm
Franklin Park Branch - Franklin Park Community Room
Join us for a STEM activity!

Thu, Jan 23, 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.

Fri, Jan 24, 10:30am - 11:00am
DeMott Lane Branch
Join us for a rollicking rhythmic storytime!

Fri, Jan 24, 11:00am - 11:45am
Franklin Park Branch - Franklin Park Community Room
Learn how to start your meditation journey.

Fri, Jan 24, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
DeMott Lane Branch - Community Room
Rated R. TRT: 1 hour, 33 mins.

Sun, Jan 26, 2:00pm - 2:30pm
DeMott Lane Branch
Join us to paint using recycled bubble wrap! Dress for mess!

Mon, Jan 27, 10:30am - 12:00pm
DeMott Lane Branch - Community Room
Megabyte Mondays are the library's weekly computer and technology classes.

Mon, Jan 27, 10:30am - 10:45am
Franklin Park Branch - Franklin Park Community Room
Rhymes and a story for little ones!

Mon, Jan 27, 10:30am - 11:00am
Lewis Street Branch
Traditional 30-min storytime with stories, songs, rhymes & musical instruments like shakers & bells!

Mon, Jan 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!

Mon, Jan 27, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
DeMott Lane Branch - Community Room
A free, basic ESL conversation group for students who have a basic working knowledge of English and wish to gain more confidence speaking English.

Mon, Jan 27, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
DeMott Lane Branch - Media Room
We provide the chess boards, all you need is a desire to play!

Mon, Jan 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. 

Mon, Jan 27, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Franklin Park Branch - Franklin Park Community Room
Learn about "Emotional Freedom Techniques" or "tapping" to help reduce stress and gain control of your emotions.

Tue, Jan 28, 10:30am - 11:00am
Franklin Park Branch - Franklin Park Community Room
Stories, rhymes and a craft for little ones!

Tue, Jan 28, 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Lewis Street Branch
Help us celebrate the start of the Year of the Snake!

Tue, Jan 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.

Tue, Jan 28, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
DeMott Lane Branch - Media Room
Come play Mahjong at the library!

Wed, Jan 29, 10:30am - 11:00am
DeMott Lane Branch
A traditional half-hour themed storytime that includes stories, songs, fingerplays and movement activities.

Wed, Jan 29, 2:00pm - 2:45pm
DeMott Lane Branch - Community Room,Virtual Events 1
Join us for this fun combo class that can be done sitting or standing.

Wed, Jan 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!

Thu, Jan 30, 10:30am - 11:00am
DeMott Lane Branch
Join us for watercolors! Create a masterpiece using the library's watercolor paints, brushes and paper.

Thu, Jan 30, 1:45pm - 2:45pm
Franklin Park Branch
January's Selection: "The Library Book" by Susan Orlean

Thu, Jan 30, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
DeMott Lane Branch - Community Room
Identify songs, shout Bingo! Win Prizes! Open to students ages 12-17. Please register.

Thu, Jan 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!

Fri, Jan 31, 10:30am - 11:00am
DeMott Lane Branch
Join us for a rollicking rhythmic storytime!

Mon, Feb 03, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
DeMott Lane Branch - Community Room
A free, basic ESL conversation group for students who have a basic working knowledge of English and wish to gain more confidence speaking English.

Mon, Feb 03, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
DeMott Lane Branch - Media Room
We provide the chess boards, all you need is a desire to play!

Mon, Feb 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. 

Tue, Feb 04, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
DeMott Lane Branch - Media Room
Come play Mahjong at the library!

Wed, Feb 05, 2:00pm - 2:45pm
DeMott Lane Branch - Community Room,Virtual Events 1
Join us for this fun combo class that can be done sitting or standing.

Mon, Feb 10, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
DeMott Lane Branch - Community Room
A free, basic ESL conversation group for students who have a basic working knowledge of English and wish to gain more confidence speaking English.

Mon, Feb 10, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
DeMott Lane Branch - Media Room
We provide the chess boards, all you need is a desire to play!

Mon, Feb 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. 

Tue, Feb 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.

Tue, Feb 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.

Tue, Feb 11, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
DeMott Lane Branch - Media Room
Come play Mahjong at the library!

Wed, Feb 12, 2:00pm - 2:45pm
DeMott Lane Branch - Community Room,Virtual Events 1
Join us for this fun combo class that can be done sitting or standing.

Thu, Feb 13, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
DeMott Lane Branch - 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.

Sat, Feb 15, 10:30am - 4:30pm
DeMott Lane Branch - Community Room
The Cranberry Lacemakers of Central New Jersey work to preserve centuries-old hand bobbin lacemaking and tatting techniques.

Sun, Feb 16, 1:30pm - 3:00pm
DeMott Lane Branch - Historical Room,Virtual Events 1
Pet parents who have lost a pet, or anticipate a loss, gather to share stories and memories with like minds and hearts.

Tue, Feb 18, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
DeMott Lane Branch - Community Room
A free, basic ESL conversation group for students who have a basic working knowledge of English and wish to gain more confidence speaking English.

Tue, Feb 18, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
DeMott Lane Branch - Media Room
Come play Mahjong at the library!

Tue, Feb 18, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
DeMott Lane Branch - Community Room
Attend their monthly meeting!

Wed, Feb 19, 2:00pm - 2:45pm
DeMott Lane Branch - Community Room,Virtual Events 1
Join us for this fun combo class that can be done sitting or standing.

Mon, Feb 24, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
DeMott Lane Branch - Community Room
A free, basic ESL conversation group for students who have a basic working knowledge of English and wish to gain more confidence speaking English.

Mon, Feb 24, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
DeMott Lane Branch - Media Room
We provide the chess boards, all you need is a desire to play!

Mon, Feb 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. 

Tue, Feb 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.

Tue, Feb 25, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
DeMott Lane Branch - Media Room
Come play Mahjong at the library!

Wed, Feb 26, 2:00pm - 2:45pm
DeMott Lane Branch - Community Room,Virtual Events 1
Join us for this fun combo class that can be done sitting or standing.

Thu, Feb 27, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
DeMott Lane Branch - 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.