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Open Books, Open Minds: Historical Fiction Book Club
2025-04-24 13:45:00 2025-04-24 14:45:00 America/New_York Open Books, Open Minds: Historical Fiction Book Club April's Selection: "The Children's Blizzard" by Melanie Benjamin Franklin Park Branch - Franklin Park Community Room

Thursday, April 24
1:45pm - 2:45pm

Add to Calendar 2025-04-24 13:45:00 2025-04-24 14:45:00 America/New_York Open Books, Open Minds: Historical Fiction Book Club April's Selection: "The Children's Blizzard" by Melanie Benjamin Franklin Park Branch - Franklin Park Community Room

Franklin Park Branch

Franklin Park Community Room

April's Selection: "The Children's Blizzard" by Melanie Benjamin

Join us for a discussion of The Children's Blizzard by Melanie Benjamin

A limited number of copies the book will be available for checkout at the Franklin Park Branch beginning March 27. 

Registration is not required. 

If you have any questions, please call us at 732-873-8700 x 5. The library reserves the right to reschedule programs.

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All Branches Closed
Fri, Jun 19, All day
DeMott Lane Branch - Butterfly Room,Children's Programing Room,Community Room,Historical Room,Media Room
All Branches Closed
Conversational English as a Second Language (ESL) Class
Sat, Jun 20, 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.
The Cranberry Lacemakers of Central New Jersey
Sat, Jun 20, 10:30am - 4:30pm
DeMott Lane Branch - Community Room
Experience the dynamic, centuries-old technique of bobbin lace making.
Pet Loss Support Group
Sun, Jun 21, 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.
Megabyte Mondays: Using Google Calendar and Google Keep - a computer class
Mon, Jun 22, 10:30am - 12:00pm
DeMott Lane Branch - Community Room
Megabyte Mondays are the library's weekly computer and technology classes.
All Levels Yoga
Mon, Jun 22, 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, Jun 22, 5:00pm - 7:30pm
DeMott Lane Branch - Media Room
We provide the chess boards, all you need is a desire to play!
Tai Chi for Beginners
Tue, Jun 23, 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, May 14 2026 at 6:00pm
Drop-in Mahjong
Tue, Jun 23, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
DeMott Lane Branch - Media Room
Come play Mahjong at the library!
Tap Away Stress
Wed, Jun 24, 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, Jun 24, 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, Jun 24, 2:00pm - 2:45pm
DeMott Lane Branch - Virtual Events 1
Join us for this fun combo class that can be done sitting or standing.
Meeting: Library Board of Trustees
Wed, Jun 24, 5:45pm - 8:00pm
DeMott Lane Branch - Historical Room
Monthly meeting of the Library Board of Trustees. The public are welcome.
Chair Yoga
Thu, Jun 25, 11:00am - 12:00pm
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.
Move, Breathe, Meditate
Thu, Jun 25, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
DeMott Lane Branch - Community Room
Meditate with us
Megabyte Mondays: Online Shopping & Security - a computer class
Mon, Jun 29, 10:30am - 12:00pm
DeMott Lane Branch - Community Room
Megabyte Mondays are the library's weekly computer and technology classes.
All Levels Yoga
Mon, Jun 29, 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, Jun 29, 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, Jun 30, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
DeMott Lane Branch - Media Room
Come play Mahjong at the library!
Zumba Gold + Chair Pilates (Virtual)
Wed, Jul 01, 2:00pm - 2:45pm
DeMott Lane Branch - Virtual Events 1
Join us for this fun combo class that can be done sitting or standing.
Zumba Gold + Chair Pilates
Wed, Jul 01, 2:00pm - 2:45pm
DeMott Lane Branch - Community Room
Join us for this fun combo class that can be done sitting or standing.
All Branches Closed
Fri, Jul 03, All day
DeMott Lane Branch - Butterfly Room,Children's Programing Room,Community Room,Historical Room,Media Room
All Branches Closed
All Branches Closed
Sat, Jul 04, All day
DeMott Lane Branch - Butterfly Room,Children's Programing Room,Community Room,Historical Room,Media Room
All Branches Closed
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