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ART BOX: Yummy Dirt and It Won't Hurt! @ DeMott Lane

ages 5 & up
2026-06-29 18:00:00 2026-06-29 18:30:00 America/New_York ART BOX: Yummy Dirt and It Won't Hurt! @ DeMott Lane Come decorate a “real cookie” at our dirt cookie decorating with silly supplies. Allergy warning: Real food will be used at this program. DeMott Lane Branch -

Monday, June 29
6:00pm - 6:30pm

Add to Calendar 2026-06-29 18:00:00 2026-06-29 18:30:00 America/New_York ART BOX: Yummy Dirt and It Won't Hurt! @ DeMott Lane Come decorate a “real cookie” at our dirt cookie decorating with silly supplies. Allergy warning: Real food will be used at this program. DeMott Lane Branch -

Come decorate a “real cookie” at our dirt cookie decorating with silly supplies. Allergy warning: Real food will be used at this program.

Come decorate a “real cookie” at our dirt cookie decorating with silly supplies.  Allergy warning: Real food will be used at this program.

AGE GROUP: | Tweens | Kids |

EVENT TYPE: | STEM | Special Events | Cooking | Arts & Crafts |

TAGS: | dirt cookie | cookie | children's | children | art box |

DeMott Lane Branch
Phone: 732-873-8700
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DeMott Lane Branch

Today's hours

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

Tomorrow's hours

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

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

The 36,018 square foot Demott Lane Branch is located in the Franklin Township municipal complex and provides a large community room for library programming, as well as additional meeting room space for community groups, study rooms, public access computers, and more.

Upcoming events

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Rhythm and Rhymes @ DeMott Lane - 0-4 years old with caregiver
Fri, Jun 05, 10:30am - 11:00am
DeMott Lane Branch
Join us for a rollicking program filled with songs, rhymes and a great story!
Move, Breathe, Meditate @ Franklin Park Branch
Fri, Jun 05, 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.
Registration is now closed
Conversational English as a Second Language (ESL) Class
Sat, Jun 06, 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 - Three Days in June by Anne Tyler
Sat, Jun 06, 11:00am - 12:00pm
DeMott Lane Branch - Butterfly Room
Join us for a meeting of the FTPL Saturday Morning Book Club! Now held in-person at the DeMott Lane Branch. No registration required!
Megabyte Mondays: Google Docs & Sheets - a computer class
Mon, Jun 08, 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, Jun 08, 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.
Bitty Babies (Lapsit Rhymes) @ DeMott Lane - ages newborn to 12 months
Mon, Jun 08, 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, Jun 08, 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.
All Levels Yoga
Mon, Jun 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. 
Drop-in Chess for Adults
Mon, Jun 08, 5:00pm - 7:30pm
DeMott Lane Branch - Media Room
We provide the chess boards, all you need is a desire to play!
Crafty Creations @ Franklin Park Branch - All Ages
Tue, Jun 09, 10:30am - 11:00am
Franklin Park Branch - Franklin Park Community Room
Stop by the library for a quick craft for kids!
Cancelled
Alzheimer’s New Jersey Family Support Group for Caregivers
Tue, Jun 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.
Tai Chi for Beginners
Tue, Jun 09, 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 Mahjong
Tue, Jun 09, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
DeMott Lane Branch - Media Room
Come play Mahjong at the library!
Tech-Help @ DeMott Lane
Wed, Jun 10, 10:30am - 12:30pm
DeMott Lane Branch - Historical Room
Stop by for help with easy tech related questions. Registration is required.
Move, Breathe, Meditate
Wed, Jun 10, 11:00am - 12:00pm
DeMott Lane Branch - Community Room
Meditate with us
Zumba Gold + Chair Pilates
Wed, Jun 10, 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 10, 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 12 months
Wed, Jun 10, 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!
Paint and Sip
Wed, Jun 10, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
DeMott Lane Branch - Community Room
Adults are welcome to join us to paint a canvas and enjoy (non-alcoholic!) beverages.
This event is full
Chair Yoga
Thu, Jun 11, 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.
LEGO Club @ Franklin Park Branch - Ages 5-12 years
Thu, Jun 11, 4:45pm - 5:15pm
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!
Night Rhymes @ DeMott Lane - ages newborn to 5 years old
Thu, Jun 11, 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 and Rhymes @ DeMott Lane - 0-4 years old with caregiver
Fri, Jun 12, 10:30am - 11:00am
DeMott Lane Branch
Join us for a rollicking program filled with songs, rhymes and a great story!
Movie Matinee: Killers of the Flower Moon (2023)
Fri, Jun 12, 1:00pm - 4:35pm
DeMott Lane Branch - Community Room
Rated R. 3 hours, 26 minutes. *Note: movie starts an hour earlier than usual due to film length.
Conversational English as a Second Language (ESL) Class
Sat, Jun 13, 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: Introduction to Gmail - a computer class
Mon, Jun 15, 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, Jun 15, 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.
Bitty Babies (Lapsit Rhymes) @ DeMott Lane - ages newborn to 12 months
Mon, Jun 15, 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, Jun 15, 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.
June Jewelry Class
Mon, Jun 15, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
DeMott Lane Branch - Community Room
Learn to work with beads and wire to create a wearable piece of art.
This event is full
All Levels Yoga
Mon, Jun 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 Chess for Adults
Mon, Jun 15, 5:00pm - 7:30pm
DeMott Lane Branch - Media Room
We provide the chess boards, all you need is a desire to play!
Build & Play @ Franklin Park Branch - Ages 2 - 5 years
Tue, Jun 16, 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.
Ageless Grace
Tue, Jun 16, 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, Jun 16, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
DeMott Lane Branch - Media Room
Come play Mahjong at the library!
Cancelled
Franklin Township Astronomy Club
Tue, Jun 16, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
DeMott Lane Branch
Attend the club's monthly meeting!
Artists' Eyes on the American Revolution - Gilbert Stuart, Portraitist of the Founding Fathers
Tue, Jun 16, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
FTPL @ Home - Virtual Events 1
Gilbert Stuart (1755-1828) painted the most important Americans of his time. His portrait of George Washington is on the one-dollar bill.
Zumba Gold + Chair Pilates
Wed, Jun 17, 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 17, 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 12 months
Wed, Jun 17, 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!
Rescheduled
Teen Kindness Club
Wed, Jun 17, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
New date Thursday, June 18, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
DeMott Lane Branch
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.
Tech-Help @ DeMott Lane
Wed, Jun 17, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
DeMott Lane Branch - Historical Room
Stop by for help with easy tech related questions. Registration is required.
Move, Breathe, Meditate
Thu, Jun 18, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
DeMott Lane Branch - Community Room
Meditate with us
Teen Kindness Club
Thu, Jun 18, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
DeMott Lane Branch
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.
Afternoon Art Club @ Franklin Park Branch
Thu, Jun 18, 4:45pm - 5:15pm
Franklin Park Branch
We'll explore a different art form each month.
Rescheduled
LEGO Club @ Franklin Park Branch - Ages 5-12 years
Thu, Jun 18, 4:45pm - 5:15pm
New date Thursday, June 11, 4:45pm - 5:15pm
Franklin Park Branch
Join us at the Franklin Park Branch for LEGO Club, where we supply the LEGOs and you supply the imagination!
Night Rhymes @ DeMott Lane - ages newborn to 5 years old
Thu, Jun 18, 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!
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
FTPL @ Home
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.
Morning Rhymes @ Franklin Park Branch - Ages 0 - 4 Years
Mon, Jun 22, 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.
Bitty Babies (Lapsit Rhymes) @ DeMott Lane - ages newborn to 12 months
Mon, Jun 22, 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!
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!
Adopt A Tiny Dino @ DeMott Lane - all ages!
Mon, Jun 22, 5:00pm - 8:00pm
DeMott Lane Branch
Adopt a tiny dino in a dome to help you unearth summer reading stories. Read to your little buddy all summer long! (begin adopting at 5pm June 22 and continue all week long while supplies last!)
The Franklin Park Tragedy: A Forgotten Story - presented by Brian Armstrong
Mon, Jun 22, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Franklin Park Branch - Franklin Park Community Room
Join author Brian Armstrong for a presentation about his book, The Franklin Park Tragedy: A Forgotten Story of Racial Injustice in New Jersey (The History Press).
This event is full
Make & Take Cute Dinosaurs @ DeMott Lane - ages 2-5 years
Tue, Jun 23, 10:30am - 11:00am
DeMott Lane Branch
Families are invited to make a simple and easy craft together. (while supplies last)
Preventing Tick Borne Diseases - presented by the Somerset County Department of Health
Tue, Jun 23, 11:00am - 12:30pm
DeMott Lane Branch - Community Room
Get information on tick borne diseases, how to prevent them, and how to identify common ticks from the Somerset County Department of Health.
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.
Drop-in Mahjong
Tue, Jun 23, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
DeMott Lane Branch - Media Room
Come play Mahjong at the library!
Drop-In Chess for Kids @ DeMott Lane - novice & intermediate players
Tue, Jun 23, 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, Jun 24, 10:30am - 12:30pm
DeMott Lane Branch - Historical Room
Stop by for help with easy tech related questions. Registration is required.
Unearth a Storytime: DINOS @ DeMott Lane - ages 2-5 years, older siblings welcome too!
Wed, Jun 24, 10:30am - 11:00am
DeMott Lane Branch
Join us for a Dino-mite storytime every Wednesday during summer as we celebrate all the different types of dinosaurs in fun, singable ways!
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.
Sit n' Stitch @ Franklin Park Branch
Wed, Jun 24, 11:00am - 12:30pm
Franklin Park Branch - Franklin Park Community Room
Share your current projects with fellow crafters!
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.
Bitty Babies (Lapsit Rhymes) @ DeMott Lane - ages newborn to 12 months
Wed, Jun 24, 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!
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.
PreK Surprise Craft @ DeMott Lane - Craft Program for Ages 2 -5 Years
Thu, Jun 25, 10:30am - 11:00am
DeMott Lane Branch
Families work together to make a craft based upon a favorite story! (while supplies last)
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.
Rescheduled
Move, Breathe, Meditate
Thu, Jun 25, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
New date Thursday, June 18, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
DeMott Lane Branch
Meditate with us
Book Bingo @ Franklin Park - Summer Reading Challenge Kickoff!
Thu, Jun 25, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Franklin Park Branch - Franklin Park Community Room
Get ready for Summer Reading! Play bingo where all the prizes are free books!
1000 Books Night Rhymes @ DeMott Lane - ages 0-5 years old with caregiver
Thu, Jun 25, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
DeMott Lane Branch
This Night Rhymes features a 1000 Books special event! "1000 Books Before Kindergarten" is a National Reading Initiative where everyone receives a free book to take home for their bookshelves!
Rhythm and Rhymes @ DeMott Lane - 0-4 years old with caregiver
Fri, Jun 26, 10:30am - 11:00am
DeMott Lane Branch
Join us for a rollicking program filled with songs, rhymes and a great story!
Movie Matinee: The Devil Wears Prada (2006)
Fri, Jun 26, 2:00pm - 3:50pm
DeMott Lane Branch - Community Room
Rated PG-13. 1 hour, 49 minutes.
Let's Read Dino! @ DeMott Lane - all ages
Sun, Jun 28, 2:00pm - 2:30pm
DeMott Lane Branch
Learn about some fun dinosaur books at the library, color a few dino pictures, then play activity sheets and memory match games.
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.
Morning Rhymes @ Franklin Park Branch - Ages 0 - 4 Years
Mon, Jun 29, 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.
Bitty Babies (Lapsit Rhymes) @ DeMott Lane - ages newborn to 12 months
Mon, Jun 29, 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!
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!
ART BOX: Yummy Dirt and It Won't Hurt! @ DeMott Lane - ages 5 & up
Mon, Jun 29, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
DeMott Lane Branch
Come decorate a “real cookie” at our dirt cookie decorating with silly supplies. Allergy warning: Real food will be used at this program.
Book Bingo - Summer Reading Challenge Kickoff!
Mon, Jun 29, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
DeMott Lane Branch - Community Room
Get ready for Summer Reading! Play bingo where all the prizes are free books!
Drop-in Mahjong
Tue, Jun 30, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
DeMott Lane Branch - Media Room
Come play Mahjong at the library!
Drop-In Chess for Kids @ DeMott Lane - novice & intermediate players
Tue, Jun 30, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
DeMott Lane Branch
Join us for a lightly-competitive club to meet other chess players & share strategies.
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.
Library Closing at 4PM
Thu, Jul 02, 4:00pm - 8:00pm
DeMott Lane Branch - Butterfly Room,Children's Programing Room,Children's Reading Room,Community Room,Historical Room,Media PC
Early closure
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
All Branches Closed
Sun, Jul 05, All day
DeMott Lane Branch - Butterfly Room,Children's Programing Room,Community Room,Historical Room,Media Room
All Branches Closed
Morning Rhymes @ Franklin Park Branch - Ages 0 - 4 Years
Mon, Jul 06, 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.
Beginner Yoga
Mon, Jul 06, 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, Jul 06, 5:00pm - 7:30pm
DeMott Lane Branch - Media Room
We provide the chess boards, all you need is a desire to play!
Scribble Time @ Franklin Park Branch - Ages 1 - 4 Years
Tue, Jul 07, 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..
Drop-in Mahjong
Tue, Jul 07, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
DeMott Lane Branch - Media Room
Come play Mahjong at the library!
Move, Breathe, Meditate @ Franklin Park Branch
Fri, Jul 10, 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.
Morning Rhymes @ Franklin Park Branch - Ages 0 - 4 Years
Mon, Jul 13, 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.
Beginner Yoga
Mon, Jul 13, 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, Jul 13, 5:00pm - 7:30pm
DeMott Lane Branch - Media Room
We provide the chess boards, all you need is a desire to play!
Storytime Adventures @ Franklin Park Branch - Ages 2 - 5 years
Tue, Jul 14, 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.
Tai Chi for Beginners
Tue, Jul 14, 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 Mahjong
Tue, Jul 14, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
DeMott Lane Branch - Media Room
Come play Mahjong at the library!
Zumba Gold + Chair Pilates
Wed, Jul 15, 2:00pm - 2:45pm
DeMott Lane Branch - Community Room
Join us for this fun combo class that can be done sitting or standing.
Movie Matinee for Families: Land Before Time @ DeMott Lane - rated G movie. 1988 animated. 1 hour 9 mins runtime.
Thu, Jul 16, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
DeMott Lane Branch - Community Room
Movie showing of The Land Before Time. We supply the popcorn! Bring your lunch & blanket to have a picnic in our air-conditioned community room. Water only- no ant-attracting juice boxes please.
The Cranberry Lacemakers of Central New Jersey
Sat, Jul 18, 10:30am - 4:30pm
DeMott Lane Branch - Community Room
Experience the dynamic, centuries-old technique of bobbin lace making.
Pet Loss Support Group
Sun, Jul 19, 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.
Morning Rhymes @ Franklin Park Branch - Ages 0 - 4 Years
Mon, Jul 20, 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.
Beginner Yoga
Mon, Jul 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. 
Drop-in Chess for Adults
Mon, Jul 20, 5:00pm - 7:30pm
DeMott Lane Branch - Media Room
We provide the chess boards, all you need is a desire to play!
Build & Play @ Franklin Park Branch - Ages 2 - 5 years
Tue, Jul 21, 10:30am - 11:00am
Franklin Park Branch - Franklin Park Community Room
"Build & Play" introduces little ones to the exciting world of building, stacking, and constructing through fun, safe, and age-appropriate activities.
Ageless Grace
Tue, Jul 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, Jul 21, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
DeMott Lane Branch - Media Room
Come play Mahjong at the library!
Paintings of the American Revolution - an art history lecture
Tue, Jul 21, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
DeMott Lane Branch - Community Room
How do depictions of the American Revolution color our understanding of the war?
Cancelled
Franklin Township Astronomy Club
Tue, Jul 21, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
DeMott Lane Branch
Attend the club's monthly meeting!
Zumba Gold + Chair Pilates
Wed, Jul 22, 2:00pm - 2:45pm
DeMott Lane Branch - Community Room
Join us for this fun combo class that can be done sitting or standing.
Morning Rhymes @ Franklin Park Branch - Ages 0 - 4 Years
Mon, Jul 27, 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.
Beginner Yoga
Mon, Jul 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. 
Drop-in Chess for Adults
Mon, Jul 27, 5:00pm - 7:30pm
DeMott Lane Branch - Media Room
We provide the chess boards, all you need is a desire to play!
Storytime Adventures @ Franklin Park Branch - Ages 2 - 5 years
Tue, Jul 28, 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.
Tai Chi for Beginners
Tue, Jul 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.
Registration opens Thursday, June 18 2026 at 6:00pm
Drop-in Mahjong
Tue, Jul 28, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
DeMott Lane Branch - Media Room
Come play Mahjong at the library!
Sit n' Stitch @ Franklin Park Branch
Wed, Jul 29, 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Franklin Park Branch - Franklin Park Community Room
Share your current projects with fellow crafters!
Zumba Gold + Chair Pilates
Wed, Jul 29, 2:00pm - 2:45pm
DeMott Lane Branch - Community Room
Join us for this fun combo class that can be done sitting or standing.
Movie Matinee for Families: The Good Dinosaur @ DeMott Lane - rated PG movie. 2015 animated. 1 hour 33 min runtime.
Thu, Jul 30, 1:00pm - 2:35pm
DeMott Lane Branch
Movie matinee showing of The Good Dinosaur. Bring your lunch & a blanket if you want to enjoy it as a summer picnic in our air-conditioned community room! Water only- no ant-attracting juice please.
Adult DIY: Mosaic Coasters
Thu, Jul 30, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Franklin Park Branch - Franklin Park Community Room
Explore the art of mosaic design in this hands-on class.
Registration opens Monday, July 6 2026 at 10:15am
Beginner Yoga
Mon, Aug 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. 
Drop-in Chess for Adults
Mon, Aug 03, 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, Aug 04, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
DeMott Lane Branch - Media Room
Come play Mahjong at the library!
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