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Chair Yoga
This gentle class focuses on an exploration of basic yoga poses and how to connect them through attention to breathing, alignment and mindfulness.
Open to all levels of practice and abilities, this gentle class focuses on an exploration of basic yoga poses and how to connect them through attention to breathing, alignment and mindfulness. Although much of the class will be done seated in a chair, the option to practice standing poses to improve balance, strength and flexibility are also included. Expect lots gentle stretching to bring movement to the joints and muscles.
This class is perfect for stress relief and overall well-being.
Registration is required. A link to the Zoom meeting will be included in your confirmation email (sent after you register) and a reminder email (sent one day prior to the program). If you do not receive the emails, please call the library. The 'meeting room' will open 10 minutes before the scheduled start of the program.
DeMott Lane Branch
Phone: 732-873-8700
Hours
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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
We're closed Monday September 21
We're closed Saturday September 26
Address
485 Demott Lane
Franklin Township, NJ 08873
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
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Thu, Sep 24, 10:30am - 11:00am
DeMott Lane Branch
Families join in simple circle dances and books to sing!
Thu, Sep 24, 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.
Registration is now closed
Thu, Sep 24, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
DeMott Lane Branch - Community Room
Stop by the Community Room for life-saving resources.
Thu, Sep 24, 4:45pm - 5:30pm
Franklin Park Branch - Franklin Park Community Room
Stop by the library for a quick craft for kids! We will make something simple enough for younger children. Older children can complete the craft with more detail.
Thu, Sep 24, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
DeMott Lane Branch - Community Room
Casual hangout with games & the usual snacks plus we’ll microwave some Smores!
We have chess, Uno, CAH, Exploding Kittens, Jenga, Taco Cat Goat Cheese Pizza & more!
Open to Teens ages 12-17
Thu, Sep 24, 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, Sep 25, 10:30am - 11:00am
DeMott Lane Branch
Young children with parent/caregiver will enjoy a rousing rhyme time with a simple story!
Fri, Sep 25, 2:00pm - 3:50pm
DeMott Lane Branch - Community Room
Rated PG. 1 hour, 49 minutes.
Sat, Sep 26, All day
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Sat, Sep 26, 12:00pm - 1:30pm
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Use our library supplies to create an individual journal! Junk journaling is simply making a book using recycled or repurposed materials. Bring tickets & photos to create a textured memory book!
Sun, Sep 27, 2:00pm - 2:30pm
DeMott Lane Branch
Hold my place -- join us for a cute and simple bookmark craft. What do you think would make a silly and creative bookmark? (while supplies last)
Mon, Sep 28, 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.
Mon, Sep 28, 10:30am - 12:00pm
DeMott Lane Branch - Community Room
Megabyte Mondays are the library's weekly computer and technology classes.
Mon, Sep 28, 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, Sep 28, 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, Sep 28, 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, Sep 28, 5:00pm - 7:30pm
DeMott Lane Branch - Media Room
We provide the chess boards, all you need is a desire to play!
Mon, Sep 28, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Franklin Park Branch - Franklin Park Community Room
Come prepared to make them and eat them! Open to students ages 12-17. Please register.
Tue, Sep 29, 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.
Tue, Sep 29, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
DeMott Lane Branch - Media Room
Come play Mahjong at the library!
Tue, Sep 29, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
DeMott Lane Branch
Drop-in to play a friendly game against other chess lovers! *What's a novice? Novices know the rules of the game and are ready to sit down and play a simple game of chess.
Wed, Sep 30, 10:30am - 11:00am
DeMott Lane Branch
A traditional half-hour themed storytime that includes stories, songs, fingerplays and movement activities. Themes for the month of September!
9/16: Music, 9/23: Fall, 9/30: Apples.
Wed, Sep 30, 11:00am - 12:30pm
Franklin Park Branch - Franklin Park Community Room
Share your current projects with fellow crafters!
Wed, Sep 30, 2:00pm - 2:45pm
DeMott Lane Branch - Community Room
Join us for this fun combo class that can be done sitting or standing.
Wed, Sep 30, 2:00pm - 2:45pm
FTPL @ Home - Virtual Events 1
Join us for this fun combo class that can be done sitting or standing.
Wed, Sep 30, 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, Sep 30, 4:30pm - 7:00pm
DeMott Lane Branch - Community Room
The library will host four screenings of the 29th annual Manhattan Short Film Festival. Vote for your favorite at the end and help decide the winners!
Thu, Oct 01, 10:30am - 1:00pm
DeMott Lane Branch - Community Room
The library will host four screenings of the 29th annual Manhattan Short Film Festival. Vote for your favorite at the end and help decide the winners!
Thu, Oct 01, 10:30am - 11:00am
DeMott Lane Branch
Come play with art media! It's not a project, it's a process! In this program, children explore their senses and develop fine motor skills. October is gluten-free lovely dough.
Thu, Oct 01, 6:30pm - 6:45pm
DeMott Lane Branch
Young children develop language in this active 15-minute rhymes program which includes a simple story! Note: Thurs Oct 29 is a special not spooky Halloween Night Rhymes.
Fri, Oct 02, 10:30am - 11:00am
DeMott Lane Branch
Join us for a half-hour of rhymes, stories and songs! Note: Fri Oct 30 is a special not-so-spooky storytime at 10:30am followed by Trick or Treating around the library!
Fri, Oct 02, 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.
Fri, Oct 02, 1:00pm - 3:30pm
DeMott Lane Branch - Community Room
The library will host four screenings of the 29th annual Manhattan Short Film Festival. Vote for your favorite at the end and help decide the winners!
Sat, Oct 03, 10:30am - 12:00pm
DeMott Lane Branch - Historical 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.
Sat, Oct 03, 11:00am - 2:30pm
DeMott Lane Branch - Community Room
The library will host four screenings of the 29th annual Manhattan Short Film Festival. Vote for your favorite at the end and help decide the winners!
Sun, Oct 04, 2:00pm - 2:30pm
DeMott Lane Branch
Celebrate National Taco Day with us! Enjoy making a paper taco craft with personality while listening to a giant taco read yummy taco stories. Finish up with a scavenger hunt of "Count the Tacos"
Mon, Oct 05, 10:30am - 12:00pm
DeMott Lane Branch - Community Room
Megabyte Mondays are the library's weekly computer and technology classes.
Mon, Oct 05, 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.
Mon, Oct 05, 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, Oct 05, 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, Oct 05, 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, Oct 05, 5:00pm - 7:30pm
DeMott Lane Branch - Media Room
We provide the chess boards, all you need is a desire to play!
Mon, Oct 05, 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 Thursday, October 1 2026 at 10:15am
Tue, Oct 06, 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..
Tue, Oct 06, 10:30am - 11:00am
DeMott Lane Branch
Join us for some fall stories and songs...and then stay to play and make new friends!
Tue, Oct 06, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
DeMott Lane Branch - Media Room
Come play Mahjong at the library!
Tue, Oct 06, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
DeMott Lane Branch
Follow Alice down the rabbit hole and meet the Mad Hatter during this Alice in Wonderland themed craft and activities! Allergy warning: real food will be served at this event.
Tue, Oct 06, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
DeMott Lane Branch
Drop-in to play a friendly game against other chess lovers! *Novices know the rules of the game and are ready to sit down and play!
Wed, Oct 07, 10:30am - 11:00am
DeMott Lane Branch
A traditional half-hour themed storytime that includes stories, songs, fingerplays and movement activities.
Wed, Oct 07, 11:00am - 12:00pm
DeMott Lane Branch - Community Room
Learn how high cholesterol and blood pressure affect heart disease and how to make heart-healthy lifestyle changes.
Wed, Oct 07, 2:00pm - 2:45pm
DeMott Lane Branch - Community Room
Join us for this fun combo class that can be done sitting or standing.
Wed, Oct 07, 2:00pm - 2:45pm
FTPL @ Home - Virtual Events 1
Join us for this fun combo class that can be done sitting or standing.
Wed, Oct 07, 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! Note: Wed Oct 21 will be Zumbini Halloweenie from 3:30-4pm.
Thu, Oct 08, 10:30am - 11:00am
DeMott Lane Branch
Children and their caregivers enjoy simple circle dances and books to sing!
Thu, Oct 08, 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.
Thu, Oct 08, 4:45pm - 5:30pm
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!
Thu, Oct 08, 5:30pm - 6:00pm
DeMott Lane Branch
Work on a cute ghost craft while listening to the book, "A friend for ghost" by Suzanne Kaufman. Discuss how the character feels... Would you feel the same??
Thu, Oct 08, 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, Oct 08, 6:30pm - 6:45pm
DeMott Lane Branch
Young children develop language in this active 15-minute rhymes program which includes a simple story! Note: Thurs Oct 29 is a special not spooky Halloween Night Rhymes.
Fri, Oct 09, 10:30am - 11:00am
DeMott Lane Branch
Join us for a half-hour of rhymes, stories and songs! Note: Fri Oct 30 is a special not-so-spooky storytime at 10:30am followed by Trick or Treating around the library!
Fri, Oct 09, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Franklin Park Branch - Franklin Park Community Room
Make a patchwork tote bag!
This event is full
Fri, Oct 09, 2:00pm - 3:40pm
DeMott Lane Branch - Community Room
Rated R. 1 hour, 40 minutes.
Sat, Oct 10, 10:30am - 12:00pm
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.
Sun, Oct 11, 2:00pm - 2:30pm
DeMott Lane Branch
100 years of the 100 acre wood! Celebrate 100 years of Winnie the Pooh! Join us for stories, crafts and favorite Pooh memories. Help Pooh hunt around the children's area for hidden honey jars.
Mon, Oct 12, 10:30am - 12:00pm
DeMott Lane Branch - Community Room
Megabyte Mondays are the library's weekly computer and technology classes.
Mon, Oct 12, 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.
Mon, Oct 12, 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, Oct 12, 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, Oct 12, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
DeMott Lane Branch - Community Room
Stop by the Community Room for information about Community In Crisis.
Mon, Oct 12, 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, Oct 12, 5:00pm - 7:30pm
DeMott Lane Branch - Media Room
We provide the chess boards, all you need is a desire to play!
Tue, Oct 13, 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.
Tue, Oct 13, 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, Oct 13, 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, Oct 13, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
DeMott Lane Branch - Media Room
Come play Mahjong at the library!
Tue, Oct 13, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
DeMott Lane Branch
Drop-in to play a friendly game against other chess lovers! *Novices know the rules of the game and are ready to sit down and play!
Wed, Oct 14, 10:30am - 11:00am
DeMott Lane Branch
A traditional half-hour themed storytime that includes stories, songs, fingerplays and movement activities.
Wed, Oct 14, 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.
Wed, Oct 14, 2:00pm - 2:45pm
DeMott Lane Branch - Community Room
Join us for this fun combo class that can be done sitting or standing.
Wed, Oct 14, 2:00pm - 2:45pm
FTPL @ Home - Virtual Events 1
Join us for this fun combo class that can be done sitting or standing.
Wed, Oct 14, 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! Note: Wed Oct 21 will be Zumbini Halloweenie from 3:30-4pm.
Thu, Oct 15, 5:30pm - 6:00pm
DeMott Lane Branch
Decorate a paper haunted house and listen to the story, "Hardly Haunted" by Jesse Sima. Discuss how the house's feelings change throughout the story.
Thu, Oct 15, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
DeMott Lane Branch - Community Room
Teens are invited for an evening of opening painting and a variety of cookies to snack on! Open to students ages 12-17. Please register.
Thu, Oct 15, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Franklin Park Branch - Franklin Park Community Room
Create a unique piece of fall decor using iris paper folding.
This event is full
Thu, Oct 15, 6:30pm - 6:45pm
DeMott Lane Branch
Young children develop language in this active 15-minute rhymes program which includes a simple story! Note: Thurs Oct 29 is a special not spooky Halloween Night Rhymes.
Fri, Oct 16, 10:30am - 11:00am
DeMott Lane Branch
Join us for a half-hour of rhymes, stories and songs! Note: Fri Oct 30 is a special not-so-spooky storytime at 10:30am followed by Trick or Treating around the library!
Fri, Oct 16, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Franklin Park Branch - Franklin Park Community Room
Make a patchwork tote bag!
This event is full
Sat, Oct 17, All day
DeMott Lane Branch
Join us for some self-directed activities during Library hours while our supplies last! Happy Sloth Day!
Sat, Oct 17, 10:30am - 4:30pm
DeMott Lane Branch - Community Room
Experience the dynamic, centuries-old technique of bobbin lace making.
Sat, Oct 17, 10:30am - 12:00pm
DeMott Lane Branch - Historical 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.
Sun, Oct 18, 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.
Sun, Oct 18, 2:00pm - 2:30pm
DeMott Lane Branch
Learn about pumpkins and gourds during this fun storycraft!
Mon, Oct 19, 10:30am - 12:00pm
DeMott Lane Branch - Community Room
Megabyte Mondays are the library's weekly computer and technology classes.
Mon, Oct 19, 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.
Mon, Oct 19, 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, Oct 19, 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, Oct 19, 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, Oct 19, 5:00pm - 7:30pm
DeMott Lane Branch - Media Room
We provide the chess boards, all you need is a desire to play!
Mon, Oct 19, 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 Thursday, October 1 2026 at 10:15am
Mon, Oct 19, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
DeMott Lane Branch
Join us for a sometimes messy, always fun half-hour art session! October is Watercolor Web-making! Dress for mess!
Tue, Oct 20, 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.
Tue, Oct 20, 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, Oct 20, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
DeMott Lane Branch - Media Room
Come play Mahjong at the library!
Cancelled
Tue, Oct 20, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
DeMott Lane Branch
Attend the club's monthly meeting!
Tue, Oct 20, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
DeMott Lane Branch
Drop-in to play a friendly game against other chess lovers! *Novices know the rules of the game and are ready to sit down and play!
Wed, Oct 21, 10:30am - 11:00am
DeMott Lane Branch
A traditional half-hour themed storytime that includes stories, songs, fingerplays and movement activities.
Wed, Oct 21, 2:00pm - 2:45pm
DeMott Lane Branch - Community Room
Join us for this fun combo class that can be done sitting or standing.
Wed, Oct 21, 2:00pm - 2:45pm
FTPL @ Home - Virtual Events 1
Join us for this fun combo class that can be done sitting or standing.
Wed, Oct 21, 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.
Thu, Oct 22, 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.
Thu, Oct 22, 1:45pm - 2:45pm
Franklin Park Branch - Franklin Park Community Room
October's Selection: "Wade in the Water" by Nyaneba Nkrumah.
Thu, Oct 22, 4:45pm - 5:15pm
Franklin Park Branch - Franklin Park Community Room
We'll explore a different art form each month.
Thu, Oct 22, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
DeMott Lane Branch - Community Room
Casual hangout with games & the usual snacks plus a selection of pumpkin spice snacks! We have chess, Uno, CAH, Exploding Kittens, Jenga, Taco Cat Goat Cheese Pizza & more!
Open to Teens ages 12-17
Thu, Oct 22, 6:30pm - 6:45pm
DeMott Lane Branch
Young children develop language in this active 15-minute rhymes program which includes a simple story! Note: Thurs Oct 29 is a special not spooky Halloween Night Rhymes.
Fri, Oct 23, 10:30am - 11:00am
DeMott Lane Branch
Join us for a half-hour of rhymes, stories and songs! Note: Fri Oct 30 is a special not-so-spooky storytime at 10:30am followed by Trick or Treating around the library!
Fri, Oct 23, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Franklin Park Branch - Franklin Park Community Room
October's Selection: The Promise by Rachel Yoder (August 10, 2026)
Fri, Oct 23, 2:00pm - 4:25pm
DeMott Lane Branch - Community Room
Rated PG-13. 2 hours, 25 minutes.
Sat, Oct 24, All day
DeMott Lane Branch
Drop in to draw more adventures for Harold during Library hours.
Sat, Oct 24, 10:30am - 12:00pm
DeMott Lane Branch - Historical 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.
Sat, Oct 24, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
DeMott Lane Branch - Community Room
The conversation begun in the autumn of 1783 is one America has never finished having.
Sun, Oct 25, 2:00pm - 2:30pm
DeMott Lane Branch
Bring a pumpkin & a cardboard box. Use our supplies to paint your gourd. We clean up the mess! Dress for mess!
Mon, Oct 26, 10:30am - 12:00pm
DeMott Lane Branch - Community Room
Megabyte Mondays are the library's weekly computer and technology classes.
Mon, Oct 26, 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.
Mon, Oct 26, 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, Oct 26, 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, Oct 26, 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, Oct 26, 5:00pm - 7:30pm
DeMott Lane Branch - Media Room
We provide the chess boards, all you need is a desire to play!
Mon, Oct 26, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Franklin Park Branch - Franklin Park Community Room
Come prepared to make them and eat them! Open to students ages 12-17. Please register.
Tue, Oct 27, 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.
Tue, Oct 27, 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, Oct 27, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
DeMott Lane Branch - Media Room
Come play Mahjong at the library!
Tue, Oct 27, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
DeMott Lane Branch
Drop-in to play a friendly game against other chess lovers! *Novices know the rules of the game and are ready to sit down and play!
Wed, Oct 28, 10:30am - 11:00am
DeMott Lane Branch
A traditional half-hour themed storytime that includes stories, songs, fingerplays and movement activities.
Wed, Oct 28, 11:00am - 12:30pm
Franklin Park Branch - Franklin Park Community Room
Share your current projects with fellow crafters!
Wed, Oct 28, 2:00pm - 2:45pm
DeMott Lane Branch - Community Room
Join us for this fun combo class that can be done sitting or standing.
Wed, Oct 28, 2:00pm - 2:45pm
FTPL @ Home - Virtual Events 1
Join us for this fun combo class that can be done sitting or standing.
Wed, Oct 28, 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! Note: Wed Oct 21 will be Zumbini Halloweenie from 3:30-4pm.
Wed, Oct 28, 5:45pm - 8:00pm
DeMott Lane Branch - Historical Room
Monthly meeting of the Library Board of Trustees. The public are welcome.
Wed, Oct 28, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
DeMott Lane Branch
Come decorate a seasonal bookmark (while supplies last)
Thu, Oct 29, 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.
Thu, Oct 29, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Franklin Park Branch - Franklin Park Community Room
Decorate your pumpkin at the library!
Thu, Oct 29, 6:30pm - 6:45pm
DeMott Lane Branch
A not-so-spooky Night Rhymes celebrating Halloween! Wear your costumes!
Fri, Oct 30, 10:30am - 11:00am
DeMott Lane Branch
Join us for a half-hour of rhymes, stories and songs! Note: Fri Oct 30 is a special not-so-spooky storytime at 10:30am followed by Trick or Treating around the library!
Fri, Oct 30, 10:30am - 11:30am
DeMott Lane Branch
10:30 Storytime (wear your costumes!) followed by 11:00am Trick-or-Treating for non-edible treats around the library!
Sat, Oct 31, 10:30am - 12:00pm
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, Nov 02, 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, Nov 02, 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, Nov 02, 5:00pm - 7:30pm
DeMott Lane Branch - Media Room
We provide the chess boards, all you need is a desire to play!
Tue, Nov 03, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
DeMott Lane Branch - Media Room
Come play Mahjong at the library!
Wed, Nov 04, 2:00pm - 2:45pm
DeMott Lane Branch - Community Room
Join us for this fun combo class that can be done sitting or standing.
Wed, Nov 04, 2:00pm - 2:45pm
FTPL @ Home - Virtual Events 1
Join us for this fun combo class that can be done sitting or standing.
Sat, Nov 07, 10:30am - 12:00pm
DeMott Lane Branch - Historical 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, Nov 09, 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, Nov 09, 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, Nov 09, 5:00pm - 7:30pm
DeMott Lane Branch - Media Room
We provide the chess boards, all you need is a desire to play!
Tue, Nov 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, Nov 10, 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, October 1 2026 at 6:00pm
Tue, Nov 10, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
DeMott Lane Branch - Media Room
Come play Mahjong at the library!
Wed, Nov 11, All day
DeMott Lane Branch - Butterfly Room,Children's Programing Room,Community Room,Historical Room,Media Room
All Branches Closed
Thu, Nov 12, 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.
Sat, Nov 14, 10:30am - 12:00pm
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.
Sun, Nov 15, 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.
Mon, Nov 16, 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, Nov 16, 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, Nov 16, 5:00pm - 7:30pm
DeMott Lane Branch - Media Room
We provide the chess boards, all you need is a desire to play!
Tue, Nov 17, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
DeMott Lane Branch - Media Room
Come play Mahjong at the library!
Cancelled
Tue, Nov 17, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
DeMott Lane Branch
Attend the club's monthly meeting!
Wed, Nov 18, 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.
Wed, Nov 18, 2:00pm - 2:45pm
DeMott Lane Branch - Community Room
Join us for this fun combo class that can be done sitting or standing.
Wed, Nov 18, 2:00pm - 2:45pm
FTPL @ Home - Virtual Events 1
Join us for this fun combo class that can be done sitting or standing.
Wed, Nov 18, 5:45pm - 8:00pm
DeMott Lane Branch - Historical Room
Monthly meeting of the Library Board of Trustees. The public are welcome.
Wed, Nov 18, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
DeMott Lane Branch - Community Room
Borrow the library’s telescope and learn to navigate the night sky.
Thu, Nov 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.
Sat, Nov 21, 10:30am - 4:30pm
DeMott Lane Branch - Community Room
Experience the dynamic, centuries-old technique of bobbin lace making.
Sat, Nov 21, 10:30am - 12:00pm
DeMott Lane Branch - Historical 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, Nov 23, 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, Nov 23, 5:00pm - 7:30pm
DeMott Lane Branch - Media Room
We provide the chess boards, all you need is a desire to play!