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Potato Head Fun @ DeMott Lane

all ages

2024-11-26 10:30:00 2024-11-26 11:00:00 America/New_York Potato Head Fun @ DeMott Lane Join us to play with our collection of potato head friends (baby, kids, mom, dad, grandparents) and their clothes and body parts as you make new friends! DeMott Lane Branch -

Tuesday, November 26
10:30am - 11:00am

Add to Calendar 2024-11-26 10:30:00 2024-11-26 11:00:00 America/New_York Potato Head Fun @ DeMott Lane Join us to play with our collection of potato head friends (baby, kids, mom, dad, grandparents) and their clothes and body parts as you make new friends! DeMott Lane Branch -

Join us to play with our collection of potato head friends (baby, kids, mom, dad, grandparents) and their clothes and body parts as you make new friends!

Join us to play with our collection of potato head friends (baby, kids, mom, dad, grandparents) and their clothes and body parts as you make new friends!

AGE GROUP: | Preschool | Baby/Toddlers |

EVENT TYPE: | Special Events |

TAGS: | children's | children |

DeMott Lane Branch

Phone: 732-873-8700

Hours

DeMott Lane Branch

Today's hours

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

Tomorrow's hours

We're open 10:00AM to 5:00PM


Address
485 Demott Lane
Franklin Township, NJ 08873
Tel: 732-873-8700

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

Thu, Dec 05, 10:30am - 11:00am
DeMott Lane Branch
Hear a story and then stay to play with our special Fisher-Price Pirate and Princess toys and our Potato Heads!

Thu, Dec 05, 4:30pm - 5:00pm
Franklin Park Branch - Franklin Park Community Room
We'll explore a different art form each month.

Thu, Dec 05, 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, Dec 05, 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, Dec 06, 10:30am - 10:50am
DeMott Lane Branch
Young children with parent/caregiver enjoy these active 15-min rhymes programs… including a simple story!

Fri, Dec 06, 2:00pm - 4:10pm
DeMott Lane Branch - Community Room
Rated PG-13. 2 hours, 11 minutes.

Sat, Dec 07, 11:00am - 11:45am
Lewis Street Branch
Join us for a free English As A Second Language conversation class on Saturday mornings at Lewis Street branch library (located within the Franklin Youth Center).

Sun, Dec 08, 2:00pm - 2:30pm
DeMott Lane Branch
Come make tags for your gifts this holiday season!

Mon, Dec 09, 10:30am - 10:45am
Franklin Park Branch - Franklin Park Community Room
Rhymes and a story for little ones!

Mon, Dec 09, 10:30am - 12:00pm
DeMott Lane Branch - Community Room
Megabyte Mondays are the library's weekly computer and technology classes.

Mon, Dec 09, 10:30am - 11:00am
Lewis Street Branch
Join us for a traditional 30-min storytime with stories, songs, rhymes and musical instruments like shakers and tambourines! Mon Dec 9 will be a Jingle Jingle Seasonal Storytime featuring holidays!

Mon, Dec 09, 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, Dec 09, 5:00pm - 7:30pm
DeMott Lane Branch - Media Room
We provide the chess boards, all you need is a desire to play!

Mon, Dec 09, 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 09, 5:50pm - 7:50pm
DeMott Lane Branch - Community Room
A basic ESL class.

Mon, Dec 09, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
DeMott Lane Branch
Let’s make some cotton candy scented fluffy slime!

Mon, Dec 09, 7:00pm - 7:45pm
Franklin Park Branch - Franklin Park Community Room
Learn how to start your meditation journey.

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

Tue, Dec 10, 10:30am - 11:00am
DeMott Lane Branch
A seasonal program...a musical storytime with bells! We’ll be singing stories, rhymes and seasonal songs like Jingle Bells!.

Tue, Dec 10, 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, Dec 10, 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Lewis Street Branch
Create a masterpiece using the library's watercolor paints, brushes and watercolor paper!

Tue, Dec 10, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
DeMott Lane Branch - Media Room
Come play Mahjong at the library!

Tue, Dec 10, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
DeMott Lane Branch
Join us for a lightly-competitive club to meet other chess players & share strategies.

Tue, Dec 10, 7:00pm - 8:15pm
FTPL @ Home - Virtual Events 1
Watch our instructor prepare recipes in her kitchen, from yours!

Wed, Dec 11, 10:30am - 11:00am
DeMott Lane Branch
A traditional half-hour themed storytime that includes stories, songs, fingerplays and movement activities. Themes: 12/4: 5 Senses, 12/11: Gingerbread, 12/18: Elves and Shoemaker

Wed, Dec 11, 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, Dec 11, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
DeMott Lane Branch - Community Room
Adults are welcome to join us to paint an autumn-themed canvas and enjoy seasonal (non-alcoholic!) beverages.
This event is full

Wed, Dec 11, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Franklin Park Branch - Franklin Park Community Room
Join us at the Franklin Park Branch for LEGO Club!

Wed, Dec 11, 4:30pm - 5:15pm
DeMott Lane Branch
Little ones are invited to join Ms. Laurie of Zumba as she leads the group in songs and movement perfect for our littlest children!

Wed, Dec 11, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
DeMott Lane Branch - Historical Room
Stop by for help with easy tech related questions. Registration is required.

Wed, Dec 11, 5:50pm - 7:45pm
DeMott Lane Branch - Community Room
A basic ESL class.

Wed, Dec 11, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
DeMott Lane Branch
Stop by to do little service by coloring pages for Color-A-Smile. Attendees earn 30 mins of volunteer time.

Thu, Dec 12, 10:30am - 11:00am
DeMott Lane Branch
Families work together to make a craft based upon a favorite story!

Rescheduled
Thu, Dec 12, 11:00am - 12:00pm
New date Thursday, December 12, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
FTPL @ Home
This gentle class focuses on an exploration of basic yoga poses and how to connect them through attention to breathing, alignment and mindfulness.

Thu, Dec 12, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
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.

Thu, Dec 12, 5:30pm - 6:00pm
DeMott Lane Branch
Decorate a paper gingerbread house at this festive, seasonal program!

Thu, Dec 12, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
DeMott Lane Branch - Community Room
Come prepared to make them and eat them! Open to students ages 12-17. Please register.

Thu, Dec 12, 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!

Thu, Dec 12, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
FTPL @ Home - Virtual Events 1
Are you interested in trying meditation to reduce stress or calm your mind?

Fri, Dec 13, 10:30am - 10:50am
DeMott Lane Branch
Young children with parent/caregiver enjoy these active 15-min rhymes programs… including a simple story!

Fri, Dec 13, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Franklin Park Branch - Franklin Park Community Room
Join us for a fun and informative beginner beading class!
This event is full

Fri, Dec 13, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
DeMott Lane Branch - Community Room
Make this craft with us!

Sun, Dec 15, 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.

Sun, Dec 15, 2:00pm - 2:30pm
DeMott Lane Branch
Build your own little snowglobe craft so we can all “let it snow”!

Mon, Dec 16, All day
Lewis Street Branch
Stop by the library to complete a seasonal MadLib during library hours while supplies last!

Mon, Dec 16, 10:30am - 10:45am
Franklin Park Branch - Franklin Park Community Room
Rhymes and a story for little ones!

Mon, Dec 16, 10:30am - 12:00pm
DeMott Lane Branch - Community Room
Megabyte Mondays are the library's weekly computer and technology classes.

Mon, Dec 16, 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, Dec 16, 5:00pm - 7:30pm
DeMott Lane Branch - Media Room
We provide the chess boards, all you need is a desire to play!

Mon, Dec 16, 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 16, 5:50pm - 7:50pm
DeMott Lane Branch - Community Room
A basic ESL class.

Mon, Dec 16, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
DeMott Lane Branch
Join us for shaving cream print-making! Dress for mess!

Tue, Dec 17, 10:30am - 11:00am
Franklin Park Branch - Franklin Park Community Room
Join us for a half hour of building with Duplos and Mega Blocks!

Tue, Dec 17, 10:30am - 11:00am
DeMott Lane Branch
A simple and easy craft for all ages (while supplies last)

Tue, Dec 17, 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.

Tue, Dec 17, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
DeMott Lane Branch - Virtual Events 1
Experience authentic Tai Chi training, also referred to as 'Meditation in Motion,' with Dr. Gang Huang.

Cancelled
Tue, Dec 17, 6:00pm - 7:45pm
DeMott Lane Branch
Bring your own book to read in a quiet, communal setting!

Tue, Dec 17, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
DeMott Lane Branch - Media Room
Come play Mahjong at the library!

Tue, Dec 17, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
DeMott Lane Branch - Community Room
Attend the monthly meeting!

Wed, Dec 18, 10:30am - 11:00am
DeMott Lane Branch
A traditional half-hour themed storytime that includes stories, songs, fingerplays and movement activities. Themes: 12/4: 5 Senses, 12/11: Gingerbread, 12/18: Elves and Shoemaker

Wed, Dec 18, 10:30am - 12:30pm
DeMott Lane Branch - Historical Room
Stop by for help with easy tech related questions. Registration is required.

Wed, Dec 18, 11:00am - 12:30pm
Franklin Park Branch - Franklin Park Community Room
Share your current projects with fellow crafters!

Wed, Dec 18, 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, Dec 18, 2:00pm - 2:15pm
DeMott Lane Branch
A lapsit program for our youngest ones and parent/caregiver. Babies will bounce through this active 15-min program! No Bitties on 12/11 due to a Zumbini program at 4:30 for the littlest ones!

Wed, Dec 18, 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, Dec 18, 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Lewis Street Branch
Learn how to craft a 3D paper snowflake!

Wed, Dec 18, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
DeMott Lane Branch - Historical Room
Monthly meeting of the Library Board of Trustees. The public are welcome.

Wed, Dec 18, 5:50pm - 7:50pm
DeMott Lane Branch - Community Room
A basic ESL class.

Thu, Dec 19, 10:30am - 11:00am
DeMott Lane Branch
Join us for some snowy fun as we decorate paper snowflakes!

Thu, Dec 19, 1:45pm - 2:45pm
Franklin Park Branch - Franklin Park Community Room
December's Selection: "The Story of Lucy Gault" by William Trevor

Thu, Dec 19, 4:30pm - 5:00pm
Franklin Park Branch - Franklin Park Community Room
Join us for a STEM activity!

Thu, Dec 19, 5:30pm - 6:00pm
DeMott Lane Branch
Wear your best festive sweater while we decorate a sweater craft.

Thu, Dec 19, 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.

Thu, Dec 19, 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, Dec 20, 10:30am - 10:50am
DeMott Lane Branch
Young children with parent/caregiver enjoy these active 15-min rhymes programs… including a simple story!

Fri, Dec 20, 11:00am - 11:45am
Franklin Park Branch - Franklin Park Community Room
Learn how to start your meditation journey.

Fri, Dec 20, 2:00pm - 4:45pm
DeMott Lane Branch - Community Room
Rated R. 2 hours, 45 minutes.

Sat, Dec 21, All day
DeMott Lane Branch
Celebrate National Humbug Day with some fun activities that highlight Ebeneezer Scrooge and the Grinch.

Sat, Dec 21, 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.

Mon, Dec 23, 10:30am - 10:45am
Franklin Park Branch - Franklin Park Community Room
Rhymes and a story for little ones!

Mon, Dec 23, 10:30am - 12:00pm
DeMott Lane Branch - Community Room
Megabyte Mondays are the library's weekly computer and technology classes.

Mon, Dec 23, 5:00pm - 7:30pm
DeMott Lane Branch - Media Room
We provide the chess boards, all you need is a desire to play!

Mon, Dec 23, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
FTPL @ Home - Virtual Events 1
New to yoga? Learn the foundations for establishing a safe and effective yoga practice. 

Tue, Dec 24, All day
DeMott Lane Branch - Butterfly Room,Children's Reading Room,Community Room,Historical Room,Media Room
All Branches Closed

Wed, Dec 25, All day
DeMott Lane Branch - Butterfly Room,Children's Reading Room,Community Room,Historical Room,Media Room
All Branches Closed

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.

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!