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Playful Art: Playdough @ DeMott Lane

ages 18-36 months with caregiver
2026-01-15 10:30:00 2026-01-15 11:00:00 America/New_York Playful Art: Playdough @ DeMott Lane Come enjoy the process of art, not a specific project. Children will explore their senses and develop find motor skills! Dress for Mess! DeMott Lane Branch -

Thursday, January 15
10:30am - 11:00am

Add to Calendar 2026-01-15 10:30:00 2026-01-15 11:00:00 America/New_York Playful Art: Playdough @ DeMott Lane Come enjoy the process of art, not a specific project. Children will explore their senses and develop find motor skills! Dress for Mess! DeMott Lane Branch -

Come enjoy the process of art, not a specific project. Children will explore their senses and develop find motor skills! Dress for Mess!

Come enjoy the process of art, not a specific project. Children will explore their senses and develop find motor skills! Dress for Mess!

AGE GROUP: | Preschool | Baby/Toddlers |

EVENT TYPE: | Arts & Crafts |

TAGS: | playdough | children's | children |

DeMott Lane Branch
Phone: 732-873-8700
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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 8:00PM

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

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Morning Rhymes @ Franklin Park Branch - Ages 0 - 4 Years
Mon, Dec 22, 10:30am - 10:45am
Franklin Park Branch - Franklin Park Community Room
Rhymes and a story for little ones!
Megabyte Mondays: iPhone Basics Part 1 - a computer class
Mon, Dec 22, 10:30am - 12:00pm
DeMott Lane Branch - Community Room
Megabyte Mondays are the library's weekly computer and technology classes.
Drop-in Chess for Adults
Mon, Dec 22, 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 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. 
Registration is now closed
Storytime Adventures @ Franklin Park Branch - Ages 2 - 5 years
Tue, Dec 23, 10:30am - 11:00am
Franklin Park Branch - Franklin Park Community Room
Stories, rhymes and a craft for little ones!
Rescheduled
Tai Chi for Beginners
Tue, Dec 23, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
New date Tuesday, November 04, 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 23, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
DeMott Lane Branch - Media Room
Come play Mahjong at the library!
All Branches Closed
Wed, Dec 24, All day
DeMott Lane Branch - Butterfly Room,Community Room,Historical Room,Media Room
All Branches Closed
All Branches Closed
Thu, Dec 25, All day
DeMott Lane Branch - Butterfly Room,Community Room,Historical Room,Media Room
All Branches Closed
Megabyte Mondays: iPhone Basics Part 2 - a computer class
Mon, Dec 29, 10:30am - 12:00pm
DeMott Lane Branch - Community Room
Megabyte Mondays are the library's weekly computer and technology classes.
Drop-in Chess for Adults
Mon, Dec 29, 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 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. 
Teen Balloon Animals Workshop
Tue, Dec 30, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
DeMott Lane Branch - Community Room
We’ll learn how to make some fun balloon sculptures! Open to students ages 12-17. Please register.
Drop-in Mahjong
Tue, Dec 30, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
DeMott Lane Branch - Media Room
Come play Mahjong at the library!
All Branches Closed
Thu, Jan 01, All day
DeMott Lane Branch - Butterfly Room,Children's Programing Room,Children's Reading Room,Community Room,Historical Room,Media PC
All Branches Closed
Trivia & Crafting Fun! @ DeMott Lane - ages 4 years + up
Sun, Jan 04, 2:00pm - 2:30pm
DeMott Lane Branch
Get creative making a craft and answer trivia questions while you are working. Silly, brainy and slightly zany fun!
Megabyte Mondays: Computer Basics - a computer class
Mon, Jan 05, 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, Jan 05, 10:30am - 10:45am
Franklin Park Branch - Franklin Park Community Room
Rhymes and a story for little ones!
Monday Morning Storytime @ Lewis Street branch - ages 0-5 years
Mon, Jan 05, 10:30am - 11:00am
Lewis Street Branch
Join us for a traditional 30-min storytime with stories, songs, rhymes & musical instruments like shakers & drums! January 12 will be a special sensory storytime for everyone.
Bitty Babies (Lapsit Rhymes) @ DeMott Lane - ages newborn to 18 months
Mon, Jan 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!
Conversational English as a Second Language (ESL) Class
Mon, Jan 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.
Beginner Yoga
Mon, Jan 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. 
Do You Want To Build A Snowman? @ DeMott Lane - ages 5-12 years
Mon, Jan 05, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
DeMott Lane Branch
Building a snowman with wooden beads and buttons. Make a jolly little friend who will not melt away.
Scribble Time @ Franklin Park Branch - Ages 1 - 4 Years
Tue, Jan 06, 10:30am - 11:00am
Franklin Park Branch - Franklin Park Community Room
"Scribble Time" is an introduction to crayons, glue and more for little ones.
Wintertime Stories Stay & Play @ DeMott Lane - ages 2-5 years
Tue, Jan 06, 10:30am - 11:00am
DeMott Lane Branch
Come hear some winter stories and then stay & play with new friends!
Watercolors @ Lewis Street Branch - all ages!
Tue, Jan 06, 4:30pm - 5:00pm
Lewis Street Branch
Create a masterpiece using the library's watercolor paints, brushes and watercolor paper.
Drop-In Chess for Kids @ DeMott Lane - intermediate & advanced players
Tue, Jan 06, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
DeMott Lane Branch
Join us for a lightly-competitive club to meet other chess players & share strategies.
Tech-Help @ DeMott Lane
Wed, Jan 07, 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 - ages 2-5 years old
Wed, Jan 07, 10:30am - 11:00am
DeMott Lane Branch
A traditional half-hour themed storytime that includes stories, songs, fingerplays and movement activities. 1/7: Mittens, 1/14: Snow, 1/21: Arctic Animals, 1/:28: Groundhogs
Zumba Gold + Chair Pilates
Wed, Jan 07, 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, Jan 07, 2:00pm - 2:45pm
DeMott Lane Branch - Virtual Events 1
Join us for this fun combo class that can be done sitting or standing.
Bitty Babies (Lapsit Rhymes) @ DeMott Lane - ages newborn to 18 months
Wed, Jan 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!
Watercolor Class - Presented by Jennifer Moy of Art Sink
Wed, Jan 07, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
DeMott Lane Branch - Community Room
Adults are welcome to join us to learn to watercolor paint.
Registration opens Friday, January 2 2026 at 10:15am
Bookmark Decorating @ DeMott Lane - all ages!
Wed, Jan 07, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
DeMott Lane Branch
Come decorate a bookmark with library supplies!
Skip To My Lou @ DeMott Lane - ages 2-5 years
Thu, Jan 08, 10:30am - 11:00am
DeMott Lane Branch
Enjoy dancing to favorites such as Skip to my Lou, Looby Loo and Bluebird Through My Window!
Chair Yoga
Thu, Jan 08, 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.
Afternoon Art Club @ Franklin Park Branch - Ages 5-12 years
Thu, Jan 08, 4:45pm - 5:15pm
Franklin Park Branch - Franklin Park Community Room
We'll explore a different art form each month. January: Weaving with Paper
Who Zapped Me? STEM program @ DeMott Lane - ages 5-12 years
Thu, Jan 08, 5:30pm - 6:00pm
DeMott Lane Branch
National Static Electricity Day! Celebrate with this shockingly fun program!
Paint a Faux Neon sign - Teen Craft!
Thu, Jan 08, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Franklin Park Branch - Franklin Park Community Room
Open to students ages 12-17. Please register.
Night Rhymes @ DeMott Lane - ages newborn to 4 years old
Thu, Jan 08, 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 & Rhymes @ DeMott Lane - ages 0-4 years
Fri, Jan 09, 10:30am - 11:00am
DeMott Lane Branch
Young children with parent/caregiver will enjoy this active program with rhymes and a simple story!
Move, Breathe, Meditate @ Franklin Park Branch
Fri, Jan 09, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Franklin Park Branch - Franklin Park Community Room
Learn how to start your meditation journey.
Movie Matinee: Good Fortune (2025)
Fri, Jan 09, 2:00pm - 3:40pm
DeMott Lane Branch - Community Room
Rated R. 1 hour, 39 minutes.
Conversational English as a Second Language (ESL) Class
Sat, Jan 10, 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.
Saturday Morning Book Club - The Children's Blizzard by Melanie Benjamin
Sat, Jan 10, 11:00am - 12:00pm
DeMott Lane Branch - Butterfly 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!
The Art of Turkish Mosaics: lightbox project workshop - presented by the Muslim Heritage Month Coalition of NJ
Sat, Jan 10, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
DeMott Lane Branch - Community Room
Join us for a hands-on celebration of beauty and tradition—learn about the history behind the craft, watch demonstrations, and create your own mini mosaic piece to take home.
This event is full
ESL Conversation Group @ Lewis Street Branch - teens, adults & seniors
Sat, Jan 10, 1:00pm - 1:45pm
Lewis Street Branch
Join us for a friendly chat and conversational tips!
Rubber Ducky Day Quackstravaganza @ DeMott Lane - ages 4 + up
Sun, Jan 11, 2:00pm - 2:30pm
DeMott Lane Branch
Celebrate National Rubber Ducky Day. Let's get "quacking" & decorate duckies! (while supplies last)
Megabyte Mondays: Internet Basics - a computer class
Mon, Jan 12, 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, Jan 12, 10:30am - 10:45am
Franklin Park Branch - Franklin Park Community Room
Rhymes and a story for little ones!
Monday Morning Storytime @ Lewis Street branch - ages 0-5 years
Mon, Jan 12, 10:30am - 11:00am
Lewis Street Branch
Join us for a traditional 30-min storytime with stories, songs, rhymes & musical instruments like shakers & drums! January 12 will be a special sensory storytime for everyone.
Bitty Babies (Lapsit Rhymes) @ DeMott Lane - ages newborn to 18 months
Mon, Jan 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!
Conversational English as a Second Language (ESL) Class
Mon, Jan 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.
Beginner Yoga
Mon, Jan 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. 
ART BOX: Sip & Paint @ DeMott Lane - ages 6-12 years
Mon, Jan 12, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
DeMott Lane Branch
A relaxing, kid-friendly "sip & paint" program. We will paint our way through a Winter scene while sipping juice or water and snacking on pretzels. Dress for mess. ALLERGY WARNING: real food served
Storytime Adventures @ Franklin Park Branch - Ages 2 - 5 years
Tue, Jan 13, 10:30am - 11:00am
Franklin Park Branch - Franklin Park Community Room
Stories, rhymes and a craft for little ones!
Language Blocks Fun! @ DeMott Lane - ages 2-5 years with a caregiver
Tue, Jan 13, 10:30am - 11:00am
DeMott Lane Branch
Looking for a one-on-one activity to do with your little one at the library? Try our alphabet blocks that represent Spanish, Korean, Arabic, Hindi & Chinese! (suggestions for use are included)
Alzheimer’s New Jersey Family Support Group for Caregivers
Tue, Jan 13, 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.
Tai Chi for Beginners
Tue, Jan 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.
Drop-In Chess for Kids @ DeMott Lane - intermediate & advanced players
Tue, Jan 13, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
DeMott Lane Branch
Join us for a lightly-competitive club to meet other chess players & share strategies.
Once Upon A Time Storytime @ DeMott Lane - ages 2-5 years old
Wed, Jan 14, 10:30am - 11:00am
DeMott Lane Branch
A traditional half-hour themed storytime that includes stories, songs, fingerplays and movement activities. 1/7: Mittens, 1/14: Snow, 1/21: Arctic Animals, 1/:28: Groundhogs
Zumba Gold + Chair Pilates
Wed, Jan 14, 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, Jan 14, 2:00pm - 2:45pm
DeMott Lane Branch - Virtual Events 1
Join us for this fun combo class that can be done sitting or standing.
Bitty Babies (Lapsit Rhymes) @ DeMott Lane - ages newborn to 18 months
Wed, Jan 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!
Tech-Help @ DeMott Lane
Wed, Jan 14, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
DeMott Lane Branch - Historical Room
Stop by for help with easy tech related questions. Registration is required.
Coloring Craze @ DeMott Lane - ages 4 years + up
Wed, Jan 14, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
DeMott Lane Branch
Use the library's supplies to color a variety of interesting coloring pages!
Playful Art: Playdough @ DeMott Lane - ages 18-36 months with caregiver
Thu, Jan 15, 10:30am - 11:00am
DeMott Lane Branch
Come enjoy the process of art, not a specific project. Children will explore their senses and develop find motor skills! Dress for Mess!
LEGO Club @ Franklin Park Branch - Ages 5-12 years
Thu, Jan 15, 4:45pm - 5:30pm
Franklin Park Branch - Franklin Park Community Room
Join us at the Franklin Park Branch for LEGO Club!
Where's My Underwear? @ DeMott Lane - ages 4 years + up
Thu, Jan 15, 5:30pm - 6:00pm
DeMott Lane Branch
Decorate a pair of paper undies! Listen to a fantastic, silly underwear story while you decorate! (while supplies last!)
Teen Crochet Club - Learn to Crochet with us!
Thu, Jan 15, 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.
Night Rhymes @ DeMott Lane - ages newborn to 4 years old
Thu, Jan 15, 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 & Rhymes @ DeMott Lane - ages 0-4 years
Fri, Jan 16, 10:30am - 11:00am
DeMott Lane Branch
Young children with parent/caregiver will enjoy this active program with rhymes and a simple story!
National Winnie-the-Pooh Day fun @ Lewis Street branch - all ages! during library hours
Sat, Jan 17, 10:00am - 2:00pm
Lewis Street Branch
Stop in for self-directed fun celebrating National Winnie The Pooh Day and Hot Cocoa Day! While supplies last. No actual food or drink served at this program.
National Hot Chocolate Day Self-Directed Fun! @ DeMott Lane
Sat, Jan 17, 10:00am - 5:00pm
DeMott Lane Branch
Drop in during library hours to do some self-directed activities celebrating National Hot Chocolate Day! For all ages, all day during library hours. While supplies last.
Conversational English as a Second Language (ESL) Class
Sat, Jan 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.
The Cranberry Lacemakers of Central New Jersey
Sat, Jan 17, 10:30am - 4:30pm
DeMott Lane Branch - Community Room
Experience the dynamic, centuries-old technique of bobbin lace making.
Pet Loss Support Group
Sun, Jan 18, 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.
Curious about Curling - presented by the Plainfield Curling Club
Sun, Jan 18, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
DeMott Lane Branch - Community Room
Whether you're a curious spectator or interested in being a future curler, this program will be the perfect introduction to the sport!
Winnie-The-Pooh Fun! @ DeMott Lane - ages 4 years + up
Sun, Jan 18, 2:00pm - 2:30pm
DeMott Lane Branch
Design your own Winnie-the-Pooh bookmark craft & listen to a Pooh tale. This silly old bear gets in so many sticky situations! (while supplies last)
All Branches Closed
Mon, Jan 19, All day
DeMott Lane Branch - Butterfly Room,Children's Programing Room,Community Room,Historical Room,Media Room
All Branches Closed
Build & Play @ Franklin Park Branch - Ages 2 - 5 years
Tue, Jan 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.
Polar Bear Make & Take Drop-In Craft @ DeMott Lane - ages 2-5 years
Tue, Jan 20, 10:30am - 11:00am
DeMott Lane Branch
Create a simple and easy polar bear craft!
Ageless Grace
Tue, Jan 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.
Franklin Township Astronomy Club
Tue, Jan 20, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
DeMott Lane Branch - Community Room
Attend the club's monthly meeting!
Drop-In Chess for Kids @ DeMott Lane - intermediate & advanced players
Tue, Jan 20, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
DeMott Lane Branch
Join us for a lightly-competitive club to meet other chess players & share strategies.
Tech-Help @ DeMott Lane
Wed, Jan 21, 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 - ages 2-5 years old
Wed, Jan 21, 10:30am - 11:00am
DeMott Lane Branch
A traditional half-hour themed storytime that includes stories, songs, fingerplays and movement activities. 1/7: Mittens, 1/14: Snow, 1/21: Arctic Animals, 1/:28: Groundhogs
Tapping Away Stress
Wed, Jan 21, 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, Jan 21, 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, Jan 21, 2:00pm - 2:45pm
DeMott Lane Branch - Virtual Events 1
Join us for this fun combo class that can be done sitting or standing.
Bitty Babies (Lapsit Rhymes) @ DeMott Lane - ages newborn to 18 months
Wed, Jan 21, 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!
Teen Kindness Club
Wed, Jan 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.
Head Shoulders Knees & Toes @ DeMott Lane - ages 2 1/2 - 3 1/2 years with a caregiver
Thu, Jan 22, 10:30am - 11:00am
DeMott Lane Branch
Children will develop listening skills and attention span during this half-hour storytime filled with fun stories & fingerplays for parent and child to share.
Serving Up Good Nutrition - presented by the Somerset County Department of Health
Thu, Jan 22, 11:00am - 12:00pm
DeMott Lane Branch - Community Room
Learn to read food labels, choose healthy options, and make healthier meals to support healthy living and aging.
Chair Yoga
Thu, Jan 22, 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, Jan 22, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
DeMott Lane Branch - Community Room
Meditate with us
All Together Now: Service Opportunity @ Lewis Street - all ages!
Thu, Jan 22, 4:30pm - 5:00pm
Lewis Street Branch
Join us to do a fun service activity benefitting the Color-A-Smile non-profit group. Students will receive a 30-min volunteer certificate to use for school requirements!
Squirrel Appreciation Day Fun! @ DeMott Lane - ages 4 years + up
Thu, Jan 22, 5:30pm - 6:00pm
DeMott Lane Branch
Listen to zany squirrel stories while making a squirrel craft!
Games & Grub - Hot Cocoa Edition - Teen Hangout with games & snacks!
Thu, Jan 22, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
DeMott Lane Branch - Community Room
Casual hangout with games & the usual snacks plus hot cocoa fixings! We have chess, Uno, CAH, Exploding Kittens, Jenga, Taco Cat Goat Cheese Pizza & more. Open to Teens ages 12-17
RESCHEDULED: Adult DIY: Macrame Wall Hanging
Thu, Jan 22, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Franklin Park Branch
Learn how to make a macrame wall hanging!
Registration opens Thursday, January 8 2026 at 10:00am
Night Rhymes @ DeMott Lane - ages newborn to 4 years old
Thu, Jan 22, 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 & Rhymes @ DeMott Lane - ages 0-4 years
Fri, Jan 23, 10:30am - 11:00am
DeMott Lane Branch
Young children with parent/caregiver will enjoy this active program with rhymes and a simple story!
Movie Matinee: The Roses (2025)
Fri, Jan 23, 2:00pm - 3:45pm
DeMott Lane Branch - Community Room
Rated R. 1 hour, 45 minutes.
Conversational English as a Second Language (ESL) Class
Sat, Jan 24, 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.
Bubble Wrap Prints @ DeMott Lane - ages 4 years + up
Sun, Jan 25, 2:00pm - 2:30pm
DeMott Lane Branch
Work with paint & sheets of bubble wrap to make fun prints & patterns. Dress for mess. While supplies last.
Megabyte Mondays: Social Networking - a computer class
Mon, Jan 26, 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, Jan 26, 10:30am - 10:45am
Franklin Park Branch - Franklin Park Community Room
Rhymes and a story for little ones!
Monday Morning Storytime @ Lewis Street branch - ages 0-5 years
Mon, Jan 26, 10:30am - 11:00am
Lewis Street Branch
Join us for a traditional 30-min storytime with stories, songs, rhymes & musical instruments like shakers & drums! January 12 will be a special sensory storytime for everyone.
Bitty Babies (Lapsit Rhymes) @ DeMott Lane - ages newborn to 18 months
Mon, Jan 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!
Conversational English as a Second Language (ESL) Class
Mon, Jan 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.
Beginner Yoga
Mon, Jan 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. 
Coloring Storm @ DeMott Lane - all ages!
Mon, Jan 26, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
DeMott Lane Branch
Families come together to color some winter coloring pages, enjoy coloring sheets and enjoy an evening out with the kids! Drop-in anytime during 5:30-7pm.
Storytime Adventures @ Franklin Park Branch - Ages 2 - 5 years
Tue, Jan 27, 10:30am - 11:00am
Franklin Park Branch - Franklin Park Community Room
Stories, rhymes and a craft for little ones!
Book Beat: A Musical Storytime @ DeMott Lane - ages 2-5 years
Tue, Jan 27, 10:30am - 11:00am
DeMott Lane Branch
A musical storytime with instruments! We'll be singing stories, rhymes and songs with movement.
Tai Chi for Beginners
Tue, Jan 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.
Drop-In Chess for Kids @ DeMott Lane - intermediate & advanced players
Tue, Jan 27, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
DeMott Lane Branch
Join us for a lightly-competitive club to meet other chess players & share strategies.
Once Upon A Time Storytime @ DeMott Lane - ages 2-5 years old
Wed, Jan 28, 10:30am - 11:00am
DeMott Lane Branch
A traditional half-hour themed storytime that includes stories, songs, fingerplays and movement activities. 1/7: Mittens, 1/14: Snow, 1/21: Arctic Animals, 1/:28: Groundhogs
Move, Breathe, Meditate
Wed, Jan 28, 11:00am - 12:00pm
DeMott Lane Branch - Community Room
Meditate with us
Sit n' Stitch @ Franklin Park Branch
Wed, Jan 28, 11:00am - 12:30pm
Franklin Park Branch - Franklin Park Community Room
Share your current projects with fellow crafters!
Zumba Gold + Chair Pilates
Wed, Jan 28, 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, Jan 28, 2:00pm - 2:45pm
DeMott Lane Branch - Virtual Events 1
Join us for this fun combo class that can be done sitting or standing.
Bitty Babies (Lapsit Rhymes) @ DeMott Lane - ages newborn to 18 months
Wed, Jan 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!
Pokemon Card Swap @ Lewis Street branch - all ages welcome but geared toward 10-18 year olds
Wed, Jan 28, 4:30pm - 5:00pm
Lewis Street Branch
Bring a card... take a card! Gotta collect 'em all!
PreK Surprise - Craft Program for Ages 2-5 years
Thu, Jan 29, 10:30am - 11:00am
DeMott Lane Branch
Families work together to make a craft based upon a favorite story! We will enjoy stories and rhymes before the craft. (while supplies last)
Open Books, Open Minds: Historical Fiction Book Club
Thu, Jan 29, 1:45pm - 2:45pm
Franklin Park Branch - Franklin Park Community Room
January's Selection - An Officer and a Spy by Robert Harris
Disney Bingo - Teen Games
Thu, Jan 29, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
DeMott Lane Branch - Community Room
Test your Disney knowledge! Prizes will be awarded! Open to students ages 12-17
Night Rhymes @ DeMott Lane - ages newborn to 4 years old
Thu, Jan 29, 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 & Rhymes @ DeMott Lane - ages 0-4 years
Fri, Jan 30, 10:30am - 11:00am
DeMott Lane Branch
Young children with parent/caregiver will enjoy this active program with rhymes and a simple story!
Conversational English as a Second Language (ESL) Class
Sat, Jan 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.
Megabyte Mondays: Using Zoom for Virtual Meetings - a computer class
Mon, Feb 02, 10:30am - 12:00pm
DeMott Lane Branch - Community Room
Megabyte Mondays are the library's weekly computer and technology classes.
Conversational English as a Second Language (ESL) Class
Mon, Feb 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.
Beginner Yoga
Mon, Feb 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. 
Zumba Gold + Chair Pilates
Wed, Feb 04, 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, Feb 04, 2:00pm - 2:45pm
DeMott Lane Branch - Virtual Events 1
Join us for this fun combo class that can be done sitting or standing.
Conversational English as a Second Language (ESL) Class
Sat, Feb 07, 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.
Megabyte Mondays: Library Apps & eBooks - a computer class
Mon, Feb 09, 10:30am - 12:00pm
DeMott Lane Branch - Community Room
Megabyte Mondays are the library's weekly computer and technology classes.
Conversational English as a Second Language (ESL) Class
Mon, Feb 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.
Beginner Yoga
Mon, Feb 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. 
Alzheimer’s New Jersey Family Support Group for Caregivers
Tue, Feb 10, 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.
Tai Chi for Beginners
Tue, Feb 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, January 1 2026 at 6:00pm
Zumba Gold + Chair Pilates
Wed, Feb 11, 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, Feb 11, 2:00pm - 2:45pm
DeMott Lane Branch - Virtual Events 1
Join us for this fun combo class that can be done sitting or standing.
Chair Yoga
Thu, Feb 12, 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.
Conversational English as a Second Language (ESL) Class
Sat, Feb 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.
Pet Loss Support Group
Sun, Feb 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.
All Branches Closed
Mon, Feb 16, All day
DeMott Lane Branch - Butterfly Room,Children's Programing Room,Community Room,Historical Room,Media Room
All Branches Closed
Franklin Township Astronomy Club
Tue, Feb 17, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
DeMott Lane Branch - Community Room
Attend the club's monthly meeting!
Move, Breathe, Meditate
Wed, Feb 18, 11:00am - 12:00pm
DeMott Lane Branch - Community Room
Meditate with us
Zumba Gold + Chair Pilates
Wed, Feb 18, 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, Feb 18, 2:00pm - 2:45pm
DeMott Lane Branch - Virtual Events 1
Join us for this fun combo class that can be done sitting or standing.
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