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Turkey Trot Bingo @ Lewis Street

all ages!
2025-11-26 16:00:00 2025-11-26 16:30:00 America/New_York Turkey Trot Bingo @ Lewis Street Gobble, gobble... bring your whole family out to the library to play BINGO where all the prizes are books! Lewis Street Branch -

Wednesday, November 26
4:00pm - 4:30pm

Add to Calendar 2025-11-26 16:00:00 2025-11-26 16:30:00 America/New_York Turkey Trot Bingo @ Lewis Street Gobble, gobble... bring your whole family out to the library to play BINGO where all the prizes are books! Lewis Street Branch -

Gobble, gobble... bring your whole family out to the library to play BINGO where all the prizes are books!

Gobble, gobble... bring your whole family out to the library to play BINGO where all the prizes are books!

AGE GROUP: | Tweens | Teens | Preschool | Multigenerational | Kids | Families | Baby/Toddlers | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Games/Contest |

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Lewis Street Branch
Phone: 848-838-1960
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Lewis Street Branch

Today's hours

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

Tomorrow's hours

We're open 1:00PM to 5:00PM

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

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Megabyte Mondays: Excel Series - a computer class
Mon, Oct 20, 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, Oct 20, 10:30am - 10:45am
Franklin Park Branch - Franklin Park Community Room
Rhymes and a story for little ones!
Bitty Babies (Lapsit Rhymes) @ DeMott Lane - ages newborn to 18 months
Mon, Oct 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!
Monday Morning Storytime @ Lewis Street branch - ages 0-5 years
Mon, Oct 20, 10:30am - 11:00am
Lewis Street Branch
Traditional 30-min storytime with stories, songs, rhymes & musical instruments like shakers, tambourines and drums!
Conversational English as a Second Language (ESL) Class
Mon, Oct 20, 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.
Book Club for Kids: Serpent's Secret @ DeMott Lane - grades 4-6
Mon, Oct 20, 2:00pm - 2:30pm
DeMott Lane Branch
Join us to discuss and enjoy activities based upon the book, "The Serpent's Secret" by Sayantani Dasgupta. Story is about an Indian-American girl from NJ whose parents disappear.
Drop-in Chess for Adults
Mon, Oct 20, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
DeMott Lane Branch - Media Room
We provide the chess boards, all you need is a desire to play!
Beginner Yoga
Mon, Oct 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. 
Registration is now closed
Art Box: Watercolor Webs @ DeMott Lane - ages 6-12 years
Mon, Oct 20, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
DeMott Lane Branch
Join us for a sometimes messy, always fun half-hour art session! Dress for mess!
Build & Play @ Franklin Park Branch - Ages 2 - 5 years
Tue, Oct 21, 10:30am - 11:00am
Franklin Park Branch - Franklin Park Community Room
Join us for a half hour of building with Duplos and Mega Blocks while meeting new friends!
Spooky MadLibs @ Lewis Street branch - ages 12-17 years
Tue, Oct 21, 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Lewis Street Branch
Stop by the library, if you dare, to complete a creepy MadLib in time for Halloween. During library hours, while supplies last.
Ageless Grace
Tue, Oct 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, Oct 21, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
DeMott Lane Branch - Media Room
Come play Mahjong at the library!
Franklin Township Astronomy Club
Tue, Oct 21, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
DeMott Lane Branch - Community Room
Attend their monthly meeting!
Old Cemeteries of Monmouth County, NJ
Tue, Oct 21, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
FTPL @ Home - Virtual Events 1
Learn the stories behind the headstones with historian Greg Caggiano in this virtual lecture.
Drop-In Chess for Kids @ DeMott Lane - intermediate & advanced players
Tue, Oct 21, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
DeMott Lane Branch
Join us for a lightly competitive drop-in club to meet other chess players and share strategies.
Tech-Help @ DeMott Lane
Wed, Oct 22, 10:30am - 12:30pm
DeMott Lane Branch - Historical Room
Stop by for help with easy tech related questions. Registration is required.
Once Upon A Time storytime @ DeMott Lane - for ages 2 to 5 years old
Wed, Oct 22, 10:30am - 11:00am
DeMott Lane Branch
A traditional half-hour themed storytime that includes stories, songs, fingerplays and movement activities. Themes: 10/1: Leaves, 10/8: Fire Safety, 10/15: Pumpkins, 10/22: Bats, 10/29: Spiders.
Move, Breathe, Meditate
Wed, Oct 22, 11:00am - 12:00pm
DeMott Lane Branch - Community Room
Learn how to start your meditation journey.
Sit n' Stitch @ Franklin Park Branch
Wed, Oct 22, 11:00am - 12:30pm
Franklin Park Branch - Franklin Park Community Room
Share your current projects with fellow crafters!
Zumba Gold + Pilates
Wed, Oct 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.
This event is full
Bitty Babies (Lapsit Rhymes) @ DeMott Lane - ages newborn to 18 months
Wed, Oct 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!
"Wispy Ghost" Watercolors - all ages welcome!
Wed, Oct 22, 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Lewis Street Branch
Create a masterpiece using the library's watercolor paints, brushes and watercolor paper while listening to spooky seasonal music. Learn the technique of blending edges to diffuse and fade paint.
Meeting: Library Board of Trustees
Wed, Oct 22, 5:45pm - 7:00pm
DeMott Lane Branch - Historical Room
Monthly meeting of the Library Board of Trustees. The public are welcome.
Head, Shoulders, Knees & Toes @ DeMott Lane - ages 2 1/2 - 3 1/2 years
Thu, Oct 23, 10:30am - 11:00am
DeMott Lane Branch
Children will develop their listening skills and attention span during this half-hour storytime filled with fun stories and fingerplays for parent and child to share.
Rescheduled
Chair Yoga
Thu, Oct 23, 11:00am - 12:00pm
New date Thursday, October 30, 11:00am - 12:00pm
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.
Open Books, Open Minds: Historical Fiction Book Club
Thu, Oct 23, 1:45pm - 2:45pm
Franklin Park Branch - Franklin Park Community Room
October's Selection: The Briar Club by Kate Quinn
Haunted House Decorating @ DeMott Lane - ages 4 years + up
Thu, Oct 23, 5:30pm - 6:00pm
DeMott Lane Branch
Decorate a paper haunted house with fun monster stickers!
Teen Bharatanatyam Indian Dance Workshop
Thu, Oct 23, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
DeMott Lane Branch - Community Room
Join us to learn the basics of the ancient art form of Bharatanatyam! Open to students ages 12-15. Please be sure to register.
Adult Painting: Vintage Ghost Paintings
Thu, Oct 23, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Franklin Park Branch - Franklin Park Community Room
Make your own Halloween decor! Add ghosts, bats, and other spooky details to printed photos from the Franklin Township Public Library’s photo database and prints of famous paintings.
This event is full
Night Rhymes @ DeMott Lane - ages 0-5 years old
Thu, Oct 23, 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 & Rhyme Storytime @ DeMott Lane - ages 0-4 years
Fri, Oct 24, 10:30am - 11:00am
DeMott Lane Branch
Join us for a half-hour storytime with singing and stories and rhymes!
Movie Matinee: The Life of Chuck (2024)
Fri, Oct 24, 2:00pm - 3:50pm
DeMott Lane Branch - Community Room
Rated R. Running Time: 1 hour, 51 minutes.
Conversational English as a Second Language (ESL) Class
Sat, Oct 25, 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.
Saturday Morning Book Club - Lula Dean's Little Library of Banned Books by Kirsten Miller
Sat, Oct 25, 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!
Pumpkin Painting @ DeMott Lane - all ages!
Sun, Oct 26, 2:00pm - 2:30pm
DeMott Lane Branch
Bring a pumpkin and a cardbox box (to take your wet pumpkin home). We supply the paint and the clean up! Dress for mess!
Megabyte Mondays: Excel Series - a computer class
Mon, Oct 27, 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, Oct 27, 10:30am - 10:45am
Franklin Park Branch - Franklin Park Community Room
Rhymes and a story for little ones!
Bitty Babies (Lapsit Rhymes) @ DeMott Lane - ages newborn to 18 months
Mon, Oct 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!
Not-So-Spooky Storytime @ Lewis Street branch - ages 0-5 years
Mon, Oct 27, 10:30am - 11:00am
Lewis Street Branch
Join Miss Lana for some silly Halloween fun with pumpkin, ghost and witch stories like Room On The Broom, The Halloween House and 5 Little Pumpkins! Children are welcome to wear their costumes!
Conversational English as a Second Language (ESL) Class
Mon, Oct 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.
Drop-in Chess for Adults
Mon, Oct 27, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
DeMott Lane Branch - Media Room
We provide the chess boards, all you need is a desire to play!
Beginner Yoga
Mon, Oct 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. 
Black Cats and Witches' Hats! @ DeMott Lane - ages 4 years + up
Mon, Oct 27, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
DeMott Lane Branch
Join us for a cute halloween craft as children decorate the witch hat on their paper cat!
Savory and Sweet Halloween Cooking Demo - a virtual cooking class with Vanessa from Thirsty Radish
Mon, Oct 27, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
FTPL @ Home - Virtual Events 1
Watch Vanessa from Thirsty Radish work in her kitchen, from yours!
Storytime Adventures @ Franklin Park Branch - Ages 2 - 5 years
Tue, Oct 28, 10:30am - 11:00am
Franklin Park Branch - Franklin Park Community Room
Stories, rhymes and a craft for little ones!
Cute Candy Apples Make & Take Craft @ DeMott Lane - ages 2-5 years
Tue, Oct 28, 10:30am - 11:00am
DeMott Lane Branch
Join us on Halloween Week for a seasonal (non-Halloween) craft!
Spooky Storytelling @ Lewis Street branch - geared for ages 10 years + up
Tue, Oct 28, 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Lewis Street Branch
Join us at Lewis Street Library for some spooky tales to get you in the Halloween mood!
Tai Chi for Beginners
Tue, Oct 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.
This event is full
Drop-in Mahjong
Tue, Oct 28, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
DeMott Lane Branch - Media Room
Come play Mahjong at the library!
Drop-In Chess for Kids @ DeMott Lane - intermediate & advanced players
Tue, Oct 28, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
DeMott Lane Branch
Join us for a lightly competitive drop-in club to meet other chess players and share strategies.
Once Upon A Time storytime @ DeMott Lane - for ages 2 to 5 years old
Wed, Oct 29, 10:30am - 11:00am
DeMott Lane Branch
A traditional half-hour themed storytime that includes stories, songs, fingerplays and movement activities. Themes: 10/1: Leaves, 10/8: Fire Safety, 10/15: Pumpkins, 10/22: Bats, 10/29: Spiders.
Zumba Gold + Pilates
Wed, Oct 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.
This event is full
Bitty Babies (Lapsit Rhymes) @ DeMott Lane - ages newborn to 18 months
Wed, Oct 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!
PreK Surprise: Spiders! @ DeMott Lane - ages 2-5 years
Thu, Oct 30, 10:30am - 11:00am
DeMott Lane Branch
Join us for a special PreK Surprise during Halloween Week for... a spider craft!
Chair Yoga
Thu, Oct 30, 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.
Mandela Painting - Teen Craft!
Thu, Oct 30, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
DeMott Lane Branch - Community Room
Paint some mandala ornaments with us! Open to students ages 12-17. Please register, supplies limited.
Pumpkin Painting - All Ages
Thu, Oct 30, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Franklin Park Branch - Franklin Park Community Room
Decorate your pumpkin at the library!
Itsy Bitsy Spider Halloween Night Rhymes @ DeMott Lane - ages 0-5 years with caregiver
Thu, Oct 30, 6:30pm - 6:45pm
DeMott Lane Branch
The night before Halloween... our Night Rhymes will be a non-spooky spider and bat rhymes party with the Itsy Bitsy Spider as the main character! Little ones (& caregivers) can come in costume!
Not-so-Spooky Halloween Fun @ DeMott Lane - geared for ages 0-5 years
Fri, Oct 31, 10:30am - 11:30am
DeMott Lane Branch
Wear your costume & bring a sac to collect your (non-edible) treats! 10:30am Halloween Storytime for our little ones under 5 years. 11:00am Trick-or-Treating throughout the library on DeMott Lane.
Conversational English as a Second Language (ESL) Class
Sat, Nov 01, 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.
Feathers & Fluff: Turkey Time! @ DeMott Lane - ages 4+ years
Sun, Nov 02, 2:00pm - 2:30pm
DeMott Lane Branch
Gather around to make a fun and creative turkey-tastic craft. Listen to some silly turkey tales & let us hear your best turkey sounds! (while supplies last)
Morning Rhymes @ Franklin Park Branch - Ages 0 - 4 Years
Mon, Nov 03, 10:30am - 10:45am
Franklin Park Branch - Franklin Park Community Room
Rhymes and a story for little ones! No program on Nov. 10.
Megabyte Mondays: Online Shopping & Security - a computer class
Mon, Nov 03, 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, Nov 03, 10:30am - 11:00am
Lewis Street Branch
A traditional storytime with stories, songs, rhymes & musical instruments like shakers, drums and bells! Session on Nov 10 will be dinosaur themed. Session on Nov 17 will be turkey themed.
Bitty Babies (Lapsit Rhymes) @ DeMott Lane - ages newborn to 18 months
Mon, Nov 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!
Conversational English as a Second Language (ESL) Class
Mon, Nov 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.
Drop-in Chess for Adults
Mon, Nov 03, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
DeMott Lane Branch - Media Room
We provide the chess boards, all you need is a desire to play!
Beginner Yoga
Mon, Nov 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. 
Adult DIY: Card Making Workshop
Mon, Nov 03, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Franklin Park Branch - Franklin Park Community Room
Make your own seasonal cards!
This event is full
Decorate a Dino! @ DeMott Lane - ages 5 years + up
Mon, Nov 03, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
DeMott Lane Branch
Use your artistic skills to decorate your very own wooden dinosaur ornament. We will share a dino story and fun fact sheets for everyone!
Scribble Time @ Franklin Park Branch - Ages 1 - 4 Years
Tue, Nov 04, 10:30am - 11:00am
Franklin Park Branch - Franklin Park Community Room
"Scribble Time" is an introduction to crayons, glue and more for little ones.
Teen Take & Make: Election Day @ Lewis Street - ages 12-17 years
Tue, Nov 04, 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Lewis Street Branch
Pick up a craft kit celebrating our election day freedoms! During library hours while supplies last.
Tai Chi for Beginners
Tue, Nov 04, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
DeMott Lane Branch
Experience authentic Tai Chi training, also referred to as 'Meditation in Motion,' with Dr. Gang Huang.
This event is full
Drop-in Mahjong
Tue, Nov 04, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
DeMott Lane Branch - Media Room
Come play Mahjong at the library!
Adult DIY: Card Making Workshop
Wed, Nov 05, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Franklin Park Branch
Make your own seasonal cards!
Zumba Gold + Pilates
Wed, Nov 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.
This event is full
Rescheduled
Adult DIY: Card Making Workshop
Wed, Nov 05, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
New date Wednesday, November 05, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Franklin Park Branch
Make your own seasonal cards!
Chair Yoga
Thu, Nov 06, 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.
Games & Grub - Spicy Chips Edition! - Teen Hangout with games & snacks!
Thu, Nov 06, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
DeMott Lane Branch - Community Room
Casual hangout with games & the usual snacks plus a selection of spicy chips! We have chess, Uno, CAH, Exploding Kittens, Jenga, Taco Cat Goat Cheese Pizza & more Open to Teens ages 12-17
Movie Matinee: F1 (2025)
Fri, Nov 07, 2:00pm - 4:35pm
DeMott Lane Branch - Community Room
Rated PG-13. 2 hours, 35 minutes.
Conversational English as a Second Language (ESL) Class
Sat, Nov 08, 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.
Local Author Book Fair - 2nd Annual Event
Sat, Nov 08, 1:00pm - 3:30pm
DeMott Lane Branch - Community Room
Meet local authors and buy signed copies of their books!
Megabyte Mondays: Organizing File Folders with Windows 10 - a computer class
Mon, Nov 10, 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, Nov 10, 10:30am - 11:00am
Lewis Street Branch
A traditional storytime with stories, songs, rhymes & musical instruments like shakers, drums and bells! Session on Nov 10 will be dinosaur themed. Session on Nov 17 will be turkey themed.
Bitty Babies (Lapsit Rhymes) @ DeMott Lane - ages newborn to 18 months
Mon, Nov 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!
Conversational English as a Second Language (ESL) Class
Mon, Nov 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.
Drop-in Chess for Adults
Mon, Nov 10, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
DeMott Lane Branch - Media Room
We provide the chess boards, all you need is a desire to play!
Beginner Yoga
Mon, Nov 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. 
Reverse Coloring - Teen Craft!
Mon, Nov 10, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
DeMott Lane Branch - Community Room
Create a unique picture with pre-printed watercolor pages! Open to students ages 12-17. Please register.
All Branches Closed
Tue, Nov 11, All day
DeMott Lane Branch - Butterfly Room,Community Room,Historical Room,Media Room
All Branches Closed
Tapping Away Stress
Wed, Nov 12, 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 + Pilates
Wed, Nov 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.
This event is full
Floating Maple Leaf Paint and Sip
Wed, Nov 12, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
DeMott Lane Branch - Community Room A
Adults are welcome to join us to paint a maple leaf-themed canvas and enjoy (non-alcoholic!) beverages.
Registration opens Monday, November 3 2025 at 10:15am
Chair Yoga
Thu, Nov 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.
Move, Breathe, Meditate
Thu, Nov 13, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
DeMott Lane Branch - Community Room
Learn how to start your meditation journey.
Afternoon Art Club @ Franklin Park Branch
Thu, Nov 13, 4:30pm - 5:15pm
Franklin Park Branch - Franklin Park Community Room
We'll explore a different art form each month.
Salted Caramel Mug Cakes! - Teen Cooking
Thu, Nov 13, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Franklin Park Branch - Franklin Park Community Room
Come prepared to make them and eat them! Be sure to bring your own microwave safe mug! Open to students ages 12-17. Please register.
Discovering Your Ancestors Online: Ancestry & Beyond
Fri, Nov 14, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Franklin Park Branch - Franklin Park Community Room
Learn how to unlock the power of paid and free online genealogy resources.
Preserve Your Personal Story: Write Your Memoir
Fri, Nov 14, 11:00am - 12:00pm
DeMott Lane Branch - Community Room
This workshop will teach you how to recall and write down stories from your life. No writing experience is required—just a willingness to share and reflect in a supportive environment.
This event is full
Conversational English as a Second Language (ESL) Class
Sat, Nov 15, 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.
Bobbin Lacemaking
Sat, Nov 15, 2:30pm - 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.
Pet Loss Support Group
Sun, Nov 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.
Morning Rhymes @ Franklin Park Branch - Ages 0 - 4 Years
Mon, Nov 17, 10:30am - 10:45am
Franklin Park Branch - Franklin Park Community Room
Rhymes and a story for little ones! No program on Nov. 10.
Megabyte Mondays: Google Chrome & Google Apps - a computer class
Mon, Nov 17, 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, Nov 17, 10:30am - 11:00am
Lewis Street Branch
A traditional storytime with stories, songs, rhymes & musical instruments like shakers, drums and bells! Session on Nov 10 will be dinosaur themed. Session on Nov 17 will be turkey themed.
Bitty Babies (Lapsit Rhymes) @ DeMott Lane - ages newborn to 18 months
Mon, Nov 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!
Conversational English as a Second Language (ESL) Class
Mon, Nov 17, 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.
Drop-in Chess for Adults
Mon, Nov 17, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
DeMott Lane Branch - Media Room
We provide the chess boards, all you need is a desire to play!
Beginner Yoga
Mon, Nov 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. 
Recycled Cardboard Peacock Sculpture - presented by Seema from Enjoy Explore India.
Mon, Nov 17, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
DeMott Lane Branch - Community Room
Learn techniques, motifs and patterns used in Indian folk art as you create a peacock sculpture in the traditional art style from the state of Orissa.
Registration opens Monday, November 3 2025 at 10:15am
Build & Play @ Franklin Park Branch - Ages 2 - 5 years
Tue, Nov 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.
Alzheimer’s New Jersey Family Support Group - For Caregivers
Tue, Nov 18, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
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.
Ageless Grace
Tue, Nov 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.
Watercolor Painting @ Lewis Street - all ages
Tue, Nov 18, 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Lewis Street Branch
Create a masterpiece using the library's watercolor paints, brushes and watercolor paper while listening to relaxing classical music.
Drop-in Mahjong
Tue, Nov 18, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
DeMott Lane Branch - Media Room
Come play Mahjong at the library!
Franklin Township Astronomy Club
Tue, Nov 18, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
DeMott Lane Branch - Community Room
Attend their monthly meeting!
Sit n' Stitch @ Franklin Park Branch
Wed, Nov 19, 11:00am - 12:30pm
Franklin Park Branch - Franklin Park Community Room
Share your current projects with fellow crafters!
Move, Breathe, Meditate
Wed, Nov 19, 11:00am - 12:00pm
DeMott Lane Branch - Community Room
Learn how to start your meditation journey.
Zumba Gold + Pilates
Wed, Nov 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.
This event is full
Teen Kindness Club
Wed, Nov 19, 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.
Meeting: Library Board of Trustees
Wed, Nov 19, 5:45pm - 7:00pm
DeMott Lane Branch - Historical Room
Monthly meeting of the Library Board of Trustees. The public are welcome.
LEGO Club @ Franklin Park Branch - Ages 5-12 years
Thu, Nov 20, 4:30pm - 5:15pm
Franklin Park Branch - Franklin Park Community Room
Join us at the Franklin Park Branch for LEGO Club!
Time to Write - Held every third Thursday
Thu, Nov 20, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
DeMott Lane Branch - Community Room
Aspiring and established writers alike are invited to join us at the library and write together in a quiet space during these dedicated time.
Teen Crochet Club - Learn to Crochet with us!
Thu, Nov 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.
Move, Breathe, Meditate @ Franklin Park Branch
Fri, Nov 21, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Franklin Park Branch - Franklin Park Community Room
Learn how to start your meditation journey.
Movie Matinee: Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale (2025)
Fri, Nov 21, 2:00pm - 4:05pm
DeMott Lane Branch - Community Room
Rated PG-13. 2 hours, 3 minutes.
Conversational English as a Second Language (ESL) Class
Sat, Nov 22, 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.
Morning Rhymes @ Franklin Park Branch - Ages 0 - 4 Years
Mon, Nov 24, 10:30am - 10:45am
Franklin Park Branch - Franklin Park Community Room
Rhymes and a story for little ones! No program on Nov. 10.
Megabyte Mondays: Google Docs & Sheets - a computer class
Mon, Nov 24, 10:30am - 12:00pm
DeMott Lane Branch - Community Room
Megabyte Mondays are the library's weekly computer and technology classes.
Bitty Babies (Lapsit Rhymes) @ DeMott Lane - ages newborn to 18 months
Mon, Nov 24, 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!
Drop-in Chess for Adults
Mon, Nov 24, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
DeMott Lane Branch - Media Room
We provide the chess boards, all you need is a desire to play!
Beginner Yoga
Mon, Nov 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. 
Storytime Adventures @ Franklin Park Branch - Ages 2 - 5 years
Tue, Nov 25, 10:30am - 11:00am
Franklin Park Branch - Franklin Park Community Room
Stories, rhymes and a craft for little ones!
Tai Chi for Beginners
Tue, Nov 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.
This event is full
Drop-in Mahjong
Tue, Nov 25, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
DeMott Lane Branch - Media Room
Come play Mahjong at the library!
Turkey Trot Bingo @ Lewis Street - all ages!
Wed, Nov 26, 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Lewis Street Branch
Gobble, gobble... bring your whole family out to the library to play BINGO where all the prizes are books!
All Branches Closed
Thu, Nov 27, All day
DeMott Lane Branch - Butterfly Room,Community Room,Historical Room,Media Room
All Branches Closed
All Branches Closed
Fri, Nov 28, All day
DeMott Lane Branch - Butterfly Room,Community Room,Historical Room,Media Room
All Branches Closed
Drop-in Chess for Adults
Mon, Dec 01, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
DeMott Lane Branch - Media Room
We provide the chess boards, all you need is a desire to play!
Beginner Yoga
Mon, Dec 01, 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 Mahjong
Tue, Dec 02, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
DeMott Lane Branch - Media Room
Come play Mahjong at the library!
Zumba Gold + Pilates
Wed, Dec 03, 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.
This event is full
Drop-in Chess for Adults
Mon, Dec 08, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
DeMott Lane Branch - Media Room
We provide the chess boards, all you need is a desire to play!
Beginner Yoga
Mon, Dec 08, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
DeMott Lane Branch - Virtual Events 1
New to yoga? Learn the foundations for establishing a safe and effective yoga practice. 
Cancelled
Alzheimer’s New Jersey Family Support Group - For Caregivers
Tue, Dec 09, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
DeMott Lane Branch
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.
Rescheduled
Tai Chi for Beginners
Tue, Dec 09, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
New date Tuesday, October 07, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
DeMott Lane Branch
Experience authentic Tai Chi training, also referred to as 'Meditation in Motion,' with Dr. Gang Huang.
Drop-in Mahjong
Tue, Dec 09, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
DeMott Lane Branch - Media Room
Come play Mahjong at the library!
Tapping Away Stress
Wed, Dec 10, 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 + Pilates
Wed, Dec 10, 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.
This event is full
Chair Yoga
Thu, Dec 11, 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, Dec 11, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
DeMott Lane Branch - Community Room
Learn how to start your meditation journey.
Drop-in Chess for Adults
Mon, Dec 15, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
DeMott Lane Branch - Media Room
We provide the chess boards, all you need is a desire to play!
Beginner Yoga
Mon, Dec 15, 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 Mahjong
Tue, Dec 16, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
DeMott Lane Branch - Media Room
Come play Mahjong at the library!
Franklin Township Astronomy Club
Tue, Dec 16, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
DeMott Lane Branch - Community Room
Attend their monthly meeting!
Move, Breathe, Meditate
Wed, Dec 17, 11:00am - 12:00pm
DeMott Lane Branch - Community Room
Learn how to start your meditation journey.
Zumba Gold + Pilates
Wed, Dec 17, 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.
This event is full
Meeting: Library Board of Trustees
Wed, Dec 17, 5:45pm - 7:00pm
DeMott Lane Branch - Historical Room
Monthly meeting of the Library Board of Trustees. The public are welcome.
Time to Write - Held every third Thursday
Thu, Dec 18, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
DeMott Lane Branch - Community Room
Aspiring and established writers alike are invited to join us at the library and write together in a quiet space during these dedicated time.
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