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Dino Tracks @ DeMott Lane
ages 5-12 years old
Monday, August 03
6:00pm - 6:30pm
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Dino Tracks @ DeMott Lane
Decorate some wooden dino feet ornaments. Follow the tracks to find where the dinos are hiding.
DeMott Lane Branch -
Decorate some wooden dino feet ornaments. Follow the tracks to find where the dinos are hiding.
Decorate some wooden dino feet ornaments. Follow the tracks to find where the dinos are hiding.
EVENT TYPE: | Games/Contest | Arts & Crafts |
TAGS: | dino | 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
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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Mon, Jun 22, 10:30am - 12:00pm
DeMott Lane Branch - Community Room
Megabyte Mondays are the library's weekly computer and technology classes.
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.
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!
Mon, Jun 22, 10:30am - 11:00am
Lewis Street Branch
Join us for Monday Morning Storytime featuring stories, songs and rhymes!
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.
Registration is now closed
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!
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!)
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).
Registration is now closed
Tue, Jun 23, 10:30am - 11:00am
DeMott Lane Branch
Families are invited to make a simple and easy craft together. (while supplies last)
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.
Tue, Jun 23, 3:00pm - 3:30pm
Lewis Street Branch
Join us to hear multicultural stories from around the world!
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.
This event is full
Tue, Jun 23, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
DeMott Lane Branch - Media Room
Come play Mahjong at the library!
Tue, Jun 23, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
DeMott Lane Branch
Join us for a lightly-competitive club to meet other chess players & share strategies.
Wed, Jun 24, 10:30am - 12:30pm
DeMott Lane Branch - Historical Room
Stop by for help with easy tech related questions. Registration is required.
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!
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.
Wed, Jun 24, 11:00am - 12:30pm
Franklin Park Branch - Franklin Park Community Room
Share your current projects with fellow crafters!
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.
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.
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!
Wed, Jun 24, 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Lewis Street Branch
Join us to play a few rounds of BINGO, where all the prizes are books!
Wed, Jun 24, 5:45pm - 8:00pm
DeMott Lane Branch - Historical Room
Monthly meeting of the Library Board of Trustees. The public are welcome.
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)
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
Thu, Jun 25, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
New date Thursday, June 18, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
DeMott Lane Branch
Meditate with us
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!
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!
Fri, Jun 26, 10:30am - 11:00am
DeMott Lane Branch
Join us for a rollicking program filled with songs, rhymes and a great story!
Fri, Jun 26, 2:00pm - 3:50pm
DeMott Lane Branch - Community Room
Rated PG-13. 1 hour, 49 minutes.
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.
Mon, Jun 29, 10:30am - 12:00pm
DeMott Lane Branch - Community Room
Megabyte Mondays are the library's weekly computer and technology classes.
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.
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!
Mon, Jun 29, 10:30am - 11:00am
Lewis Street Branch
Join us for Monday Morning Storytime featuring stories, songs and rhymes!
Mon, Jun 29, 10:30am - 3:00pm
Lewis Street Branch
Join us for a Dino Storytime at 10:30am or drop-in at any time between 10:30-3pm on Mon June 29 for fun activities and games focusing on our Summer Reading theme... Unearth A Story: DINOSAURS!
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.
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!
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.
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!
Tue, Jun 30, 11:00am - 12:00pm
DeMott Lane Branch
Join us for indoor and outdoor fun (weather permitting outdoors)! Games, activities and crafts, and, of course, sign up for Summer Reading Challenge!
Tue, Jun 30, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
DeMott Lane Branch - Media Room
Come play Mahjong at the library!
Tue, Jun 30, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
DeMott Lane Branch
Join us for a lightly-competitive club to meet other chess players & share strategies.
Wed, Jul 01, 10:30am - 11:00am
DeMott Lane Branch
Join us to learn about a different type of dino each week through story & song... then stay to socialize and play with our new dino toys! Check the long description to see each week's dinosaur focus.
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.
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.
Wed, Jul 01, 3:30pm - 4:00pm
DeMott Lane Branch
Join us for a special music & movement program for our littlest ones!
Thu, Jul 02, 4:00pm - 8:00pm
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Fri, Jul 03, All day
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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.
Mon, Jul 06, 10:30am - 12:00pm
DeMott Lane Branch - Community Room
Megabyte Mondays are the library's weekly computer and technology classes.
Mon, Jul 06, 10:30am - 11:00am
Lewis Street Branch
Traditional storytime with stories, songs, rhymes and musical instruments like shakers & rhythm sticks!
Mon, Jul 06, 10:30am - 10:45am
DeMott Lane Branch
A lapsit program for our youngest ones (accompanied by parents or caregivers). Babies will bounce through this active 15-minute program!
Mon, Jul 06, 3:15pm - 3:30pm
DeMott Lane Branch
Join us for some quick 15-min STEAM activities... then stay for Reading Buddies at 3:30 when teens read with kids! See all weekly STEAM activities in the long description.
Mon, Jul 06, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
DeMott Lane Branch - Children's Reading Room
Teen Volunteers will be on hand to help your child practice reading aloud on a one-to-one basis. They will provide an encouraging, fun environment that will get your child excited about reading!
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.
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!
Mon, Jul 06, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
DeMott Lane Branch
Dig into a Jurassic Excavation Mission with a Dino egg & become a Jr. Paleontologist as we unearth the past!
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..
Tue, Jul 07, 10:30am - 11:00am
DeMott Lane Branch
Hear a story, sing a song and stay to socialize with our in-house toys!
Tue, Jul 07, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
DeMott Lane Branch - Media Room
Come play Mahjong at the library!
Tue, Jul 07, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
DeMott Lane Branch
Use our supplies to make yourself a cute beaded charm for your backpack!
Open to students ages 12-17. Please register.
Tue, Jul 07, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
DeMott Lane Branch
Join us for a lightly-competitive club to meet other chess players & share strategies.
Wed, Jul 08, 10:30am - 11:15am
Franklin Park Branch - Franklin Park Community Room
A STEAM activity for kids, ages 6 -11 years old.
Wed, Jul 08, 10:30am - 11:00am
DeMott Lane Branch
Join us to learn about a different type of dino each week through story & song... then stay to socialize and play with our new dino toys! Check the long description to see each week's dinosaur focus.
Wed, Jul 08, 11:00am - 12:00pm
DeMott Lane Branch - Community Room
Begin your meditation journey here. The benefits of a regular meditation practice are life-altering. The key is consistent practice.
Wed, Jul 08, 2:00pm - 2:15pm
DeMott Lane Branch
A lapsit program for our youngest ones (accompanied by parents or caregivers). Babies will bounce through this active 15-minute program!
Wed, Jul 08, 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Lewis Street Branch
Decorate a wooden dinosaur using the library's markers. Will it be an ornament or a coaster or wall art... or something else?
Wed, Jul 08, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
DeMott Lane Branch - Community Room
Original & traditional bluesy guitar soloist.
Thu, Jul 09, 10:30am - 11:00am
DeMott Lane Branch
Families work together to make a craft! (while supplies last)
Thu, Jul 09, 11:00am - 12:00pm
FTPL @ Home - Virtual Events 1
This gentle class focuses on an exploration of basic yoga poses and how to connect them through attention to breathing, alignment and mindfulness.
Thu, Jul 09, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Franklin Park Branch - Franklin Park Community Room
Learn to machine sew and make a tote bag! Participants must register for and attend both days. Open to students ages 12-17. Please register.
This event is full
Thu, Jul 09, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
DeMott Lane Branch - Community Room
Learn to work with jewelry making tools and create a wearable work of art!
Registration opens Wednesday, July 1 2026 at 10:15am
Thu, Jul 09, 5:30pm - 6:00pm
DeMott Lane Branch
Create a pet foam dinosaur. Design it, bedazzle it, name it and take it home!
Thu, Jul 09, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Franklin Park Branch - Franklin Park Community Room
Teens come learn to crochet! Open to students ages 12-17. Teens who know how to crochet are welcome to come and stitch with us! Please register.
Thu, Jul 09, 6:30pm - 6:45pm
DeMott Lane Branch
Young children, accompanied by parents or caregivers, develop language in this active 15-minute rhymes program which includes a simple story!
Fri, Jul 10, 10:30am - 11:00am
DeMott Lane Branch
Join us for a fun program of singing, dancing & rhyming... plus a great story!
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.
Fri, Jul 10, 2:00pm - 3:45pm
DeMott Lane Branch - Community Room
Rated PG-13. 1 hour, 45 minutes.
Sun, Jul 12, 2:00pm - 2:30pm
DeMott Lane Branch
Stained glass dino decorating! Use our special paints and create a beautiful stained glass dino for your window (dress for mess)
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.
Mon, Jul 13, 10:30am - 12:00pm
DeMott Lane Branch - Community Room
Megabyte Mondays are the library's weekly computer and technology classes.
Mon, Jul 13, 10:30am - 11:00am
Lewis Street Branch
Traditional storytime with stories, songs, rhymes and musical instruments like shakers & rhythm sticks!
Mon, Jul 13, 10:30am - 10:45am
DeMott Lane Branch
A lapsit program for our youngest ones (accompanied by parents or caregivers). Babies will bounce through this active 15-minute program!
Mon, Jul 13, 3:15pm - 3:30pm
DeMott Lane Branch
Join us for some quick 15-min STEAM activities... then stay for Reading Buddies at 3:30 when teens read with kids! See all weekly STEAM activities in the long description.
Mon, Jul 13, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
DeMott Lane Branch - Children's Reading Room
Teen Volunteers will be on hand to help your child practice reading aloud on a one-to-one basis. They will provide an encouraging, fun environment that will get your child excited about reading!
Mon, Jul 13, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
DeMott Lane Branch - Community Room
A meditative watercolor and ink art class
Registration opens Wednesday, July 1 2026 at 10:15am
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.
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!
Mon, Jul 13, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
DeMott Lane Branch
Be creative and decorate a wooden dino pal with paint markers!
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.
Tue, Jul 14, 10:30am - 11:00am
DeMott Lane Branch
Join us to meet our friendly, inflatable, 6 foot tall T-Rex! Photo op!
Tue, Jul 14, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
DeMott Lane Branch - Historical Room
Held on the 2nd Tuesday of each month, Alzheimer’s New Jersey Family Support Groups provide families and caregivers with the emotional support and education they need.
Tue, Jul 14, 3:00pm - 3:30pm
Lewis Street Branch
Join us for stories told in humanity's oldest art form: storytelling!
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.
Tue, Jul 14, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
DeMott Lane Branch - Media Room
Come play Mahjong at the library!
Tue, Jul 14, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
DeMott Lane Branch
Join us for a lightly-competitive club to meet other chess players & share strategies.
Wed, Jul 15, 10:30am - 11:15am
Franklin Park Branch - Franklin Park Community Room
A STEAM activity for kids, ages 6 -11 years old.
Wed, Jul 15, 10:30am - 11:00am
DeMott Lane Branch
Join us to learn about a different type of dino each week through story & song... then stay to socialize and play with our new dino toys! Check the long description to see each week's dinosaur focus.
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.
Wed, Jul 15, 2:00pm - 2:45pm
FTPL @ Home - Virtual Events 1
Join us for this fun combo class that can be done sitting or standing.
Wed, Jul 15, 2:00pm - 2:15pm
DeMott Lane Branch
A lapsit program for our youngest ones (accompanied by parents or caregivers). Babies will bounce through this active 15-minute program!
Wed, Jul 15, 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Lewis Street Branch
Stop in for some soccer activities and fun!
Wed, Jul 15, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
DeMott Lane Branch - Community Room
Join us for a summer concert!
Thu, Jul 16, 10:30am - 11:00am
DeMott Lane Branch
Families work together to make a craft! (while supplies last)
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.
Thu, Jul 16, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Franklin Park Branch - Franklin Park Community Room
Learn to machine sew and make a tote bag! Participants must register for and attend both days. Open to students ages 12-17. Please register.
This event is full
Thu, Jul 16, 5:30pm - 6:00pm
DeMott Lane Branch
Make a paper craft dino and meet our special dino-bite dinos! Will a dino bite your finger? If the dino "bites" you, you can take the dino home!
Thu, Jul 16, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Franklin Park Branch - Franklin Park Community Room
We'll have lots of ingredients to flavor a ramen bowl to your taste! Open to students ages 12-17. Please register.
Thu, Jul 16, 6:30pm - 6:45pm
DeMott Lane Branch
Young children, accompanied by parents or caregivers, develop language in this active 15-minute rhymes program which includes a simple story!
Fri, Jul 17, 10:30am - 11:00am
DeMott Lane Branch
Join us for a fun program of singing, dancing & rhyming... plus a great story!
Sat, Jul 18, 10:30am - 4:30pm
DeMott Lane Branch - Community Room
Experience the dynamic, centuries-old technique of bobbin lace making.
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.
Sun, Jul 19, 2:00pm - 2:30pm
DeMott Lane Branch
Drop in for this cute dino scratch art program. Dino has an itch... so let's start scratchin' !
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.
Mon, Jul 20, 10:30am - 12:00pm
DeMott Lane Branch - Community Room
Megabyte Mondays are the library's weekly computer and technology classes.
Mon, Jul 20, 10:30am - 11:00am
Lewis Street Branch
Traditional storytime with stories, songs, rhymes and musical instruments like shakers & rhythm sticks!
Mon, Jul 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!
Mon, Jul 20, 3:15pm - 3:30pm
DeMott Lane Branch
Join us for some quick 15-min STEAM activities... then stay for Reading Buddies at 3:30 when teens read with kids! See all weekly STEAM activities in the long description.
Mon, Jul 20, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
DeMott Lane Branch - Children's Reading Room
Teen Volunteers will be on hand to help your child practice reading aloud on a one-to-one basis. They will provide an encouraging, fun environment that will get your child excited about reading!
Mon, Jul 20, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
DeMott Lane Branch - Community Room
A meditative watercolor and ink art class
Registration opens Wednesday, July 1 2026 at 10:15am
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.
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!
Mon, Jul 20, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
DeMott Lane Branch
Dress for mess in this fun artsy program! Work with our gel plates, dino stencils and paint to create mono-prints. Learn to blend paints and pull prints from the gel plates.
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.
Tue, Jul 21, 10:30am - 11:00am
DeMott Lane Branch
Join us to make a red/white/blue paper ice cream cone. A simple & easy craft! (while supplies last)
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.
Tue, Jul 21, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
DeMott Lane Branch - Media Room
Come play Mahjong at the library!
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
Tue, Jul 21, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
DeMott Lane Branch
Attend the club's monthly meeting!
Tue, Jul 21, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
DeMott Lane Branch
Join us for a lightly-competitive club to meet other chess players & share strategies.
Wed, Jul 22, 10:30am - 11:15am
Franklin Park Branch - Franklin Park Community Room
A STEAM activity for kids, ages 6 -11 years old.
Wed, Jul 22, 10:30am - 11:00am
DeMott Lane Branch
Join us to learn about a different type of dino each week through story & song... then stay to socialize and play with our new dino toys! Check the long description to see each week's dinosaur focus.
Wed, Jul 22, 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.
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.
Wed, Jul 22, 2:00pm - 2:45pm
FTPL @ Home - Virtual Events 1
Join us for this fun combo class that can be done sitting or standing.
Wed, Jul 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!
Wed, Jul 22, 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.
Wed, Jul 22, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
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!
Wed, Jul 22, 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Lewis Street Branch
Earn a Junior Paleontologist certificate after digging up fossils in the sand. Can you find them all? You'll take home your fossil discoveries!
Wed, Jul 22, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
DeMott Lane Branch
Bring a white or light-colored poly-cotton t-shirt to decorate with our fabric markers. (dress for mess!)
Thu, Jul 23, 10:30am - 11:00am
DeMott Lane Branch
Families work together to make a craft! (while supplies last)
Thu, Jul 23, 11:00am - 12:00pm
FTPL @ Home - Virtual Events 1
This gentle class focuses on an exploration of basic yoga poses and how to connect them through attention to breathing, alignment and mindfulness.
Thu, Jul 23, 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Lewis Street Branch
Our new mini-dinosaurs need a home. Can you create one using our library Legos?
Thu, Jul 23, 4:30pm - 5:15pm
Franklin Park Branch - Franklin Park Community Room
We'll explore a different art form each month.
July: Cave Paintings
Thu, Jul 23, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
DeMott Lane Branch - Community Room
Prizes awarded to those who can find the most items the fastest! Open to students ages 12-17. Please register.
Thu, Jul 23, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
DeMott Lane Branch
Enjoy a fun family game of BINGO while winning book prizes! Tell us the name of a dinosaur and win TWO books!
Fri, Jul 24, 10:30am - 11:00am
DeMott Lane Branch
Join us for a fun program of singing, dancing & rhyming... plus a great story!
Fri, Jul 24, 2:00pm - 4:05pm
DeMott Lane Branch - Community Room
Rated R. 2 hours, 1 minute.
Sun, Jul 26, 2:00pm - 2:30pm
DeMott Lane Branch
You are invited to attend a Harry Potter Party! Dress in your favorite Hogwarts house colors! A magical adventure awaits... goodies & so much more!
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.
Mon, Jul 27, 10:30am - 12:00pm
DeMott Lane Branch - Community Room
Megabyte Mondays are the library's weekly computer and technology classes.
Mon, Jul 27, 10:30am - 11:00am
Lewis Street Branch
Traditional storytime with stories, songs, rhymes and musical instruments like shakers & rhythm sticks!
Mon, Jul 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!
Mon, Jul 27, 3:15pm - 3:30pm
DeMott Lane Branch
Join us for some quick 15-min STEAM activities... then stay for Reading Buddies at 3:30 when teens read with kids! See all weekly STEAM activities in the long description.
Mon, Jul 27, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
DeMott Lane Branch - Children's Reading Room
Teen Volunteers will be on hand to help your child practice reading aloud on a one-to-one basis. They will provide an encouraging, fun environment that will get your child excited about reading!
Mon, Jul 27, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
DeMott Lane Branch - Community Room
Adults are welcome to join us to paint a canvas and enjoy (non-alcoholic!) beverages.
Registration opens Wednesday, July 1 2026 at 10:15am
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.
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!
Mon, Jul 27, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
DeMott Lane Branch
Decorate a dino-printed mini-tote bag using paint markers!
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.
Tue, Jul 28, 10:30am - 11:00am
DeMott Lane Branch
Bring a white or light-colored poly-cotton t-shirt to decorate with our fabric markers. (dress for mess!)
Tue, Jul 28, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Franklin Park Branch - Franklin Park Community Room
Join us for a STEM activity!
July: Snap Circuits!
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.
Tue, Jul 28, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
DeMott Lane Branch - Media Room
Come play Mahjong at the library!
Tue, Jul 28, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
DeMott Lane Branch
Join us for a lightly-competitive club to meet other chess players & share strategies.
Wed, Jul 29, 10:30am - 11:15am
Franklin Park Branch - Franklin Park Community Room
A STEAM activity for kids, ages 6 -11 years old.
Wed, Jul 29, 10:30am - 11:00am
DeMott Lane Branch
Join us to learn about a different type of dino each week through story & song... then stay to socialize and play with our new dino toys! Check the long description to see each week's dinosaur focus.
Wed, Jul 29, 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Franklin Park Branch - Franklin Park Community Room
Share your current projects with fellow crafters!
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.
Wed, Jul 29, 2:00pm - 2:45pm
FTPL @ Home - Virtual Events 1
Join us for this fun combo class that can be done sitting or standing.
Wed, Jul 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!
Wed, Jul 29, 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Lewis Street Branch
Scratch off rainbow colors to transform our black dinosaurs into black and neon rainbow dinos!
Wed, Jul 29, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
DeMott Lane Branch
A service project designed to help a local non-profit. Participants earn 30 mins of volunteer time.
Thu, Jul 30, 10:30am - 11:00am
DeMott Lane Branch
Families work together to make a craft! (while supplies last)
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.
Thu, Jul 30, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
DeMott Lane Branch - Community Room
Begin your meditation journey here. The benefits of a regular meditation practice are life-altering. The key is consistent practice.
Thu, Jul 30, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
DeMott Lane Branch - Community Room
Join us for a Teen paint and sip (non-alcoholic!) at which we will try out this fun painting technique. Open to students ages 12-17. Please register.
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
Thu, Jul 30, 6:30pm - 6:45pm
DeMott Lane Branch
Young children, accompanied by parents or caregivers, develop language in this active 15-minute rhymes program which includes a simple story!
Fri, Jul 31, 10:30am - 11:00am
DeMott Lane Branch
Join us for a fun program of singing, dancing & rhyming... plus a great story!
Sun, Aug 02, 2:00pm - 2:30pm
DeMott Lane Branch
Let's go back in time and make some gooey playful slime... can you sink a dinosaur into this prehistoric craft?
Mon, Aug 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!
Mon, Aug 03, 3:15pm - 3:30pm
DeMott Lane Branch
Join us for some quick 15-min STEAM activities... then stay for Reading Buddies at 3:30 when teens read with kids! See all weekly STEAM activities in the long description.
Mon, Aug 03, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
DeMott Lane Branch - Children's Reading Room
Teen Volunteers will be on hand to help your child practice reading aloud on a one-to-one basis. They will provide an encouraging, fun environment that will get your child excited about reading!
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.
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!
Mon, Aug 03, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
DeMott Lane Branch
Decorate some wooden dino feet ornaments. Follow the tracks to find where the dinos are hiding.
Tue, Aug 04, 10:30am - 11:00am
DeMott Lane Branch
Join us to hear fun beach stories then stay to play & socialize.
Tue, Aug 04, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
DeMott Lane Branch - Media Room
Come play Mahjong at the library!
Wed, Aug 05, 10:30am - 11:00am
DeMott Lane Branch
Join us to learn about a different type of dino each week through story & song... then stay to socialize and play with our new dino toys! Check the long description to see each week's dinosaur focus.
Wed, Aug 05, 2:00pm - 2:45pm
DeMott Lane Branch - Community Room
Join us for this fun combo class that can be done sitting or standing.
Wed, Aug 05, 2:00pm - 2:45pm
FTPL @ Home - Virtual Events 1
Join us for this fun combo class that can be done sitting or standing.
Wed, Aug 05, 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!
Thu, Aug 06, 10:30am - 11:00am
DeMott Lane Branch
Families work together to make a craft! (while supplies last)
Thu, Aug 06, 6:30pm - 6:45pm
DeMott Lane Branch
Young children, accompanied by parents or caregivers, develop language in this active 15-minute rhymes program which includes a simple story!
Fri, Aug 07, 10:30am - 11:00am
DeMott Lane Branch
Join us for a fun program of singing, dancing & rhyming... plus a great story!
Sun, Aug 09, 2:00pm - 2:30pm
DeMott Lane Branch
Pick up your bird identification sheets and birding book. Then hunt around the children's department to find each bird & listen to their sounds.
Mon, Aug 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!
Mon, Aug 10, 3:15pm - 3:30pm
DeMott Lane Branch
Join us for some quick 15-min STEAM activities... then stay for Reading Buddies at 3:30 when teens read with kids! See all weekly STEAM activities in the long description.
Mon, Aug 10, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
DeMott Lane Branch - Children's Reading Room
Teen Volunteers will be on hand to help your child practice reading aloud on a one-to-one basis. They will provide an encouraging, fun environment that will get your child excited about reading!
Mon, Aug 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.
Mon, Aug 10, 5:00pm - 7:30pm
DeMott Lane Branch - Media Room
We provide the chess boards, all you need is a desire to play!
Mon, Aug 10, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
DeMott Lane Branch
Decorate a mini notebook with a dinosaur theme. Fill your notebook with dino drawings & adventures!
Tue, Aug 11, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
DeMott Lane Branch - Historical Room
Held on the 2nd Tuesday of each month, Alzheimer’s New Jersey Family Support Groups provide families and caregivers with the emotional support and education they need.
Tue, Aug 11, 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, July 2 2026 at 6:00pm
Tue, Aug 11, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
DeMott Lane Branch - Media Room
Come play Mahjong at the library!
Tue, Aug 11, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
DeMott Lane Branch
Join us for a lightly-competitive club to meet other chess players & share strategies.
Wed, Aug 12, 10:30am - 11:00am
DeMott Lane Branch
Join us to learn about a different type of dino each week through story & song... then stay to socialize and play with our new dino toys! Check the long description to see each week's dinosaur focus.
Wed, Aug 12, 2:00pm - 2:45pm
DeMott Lane Branch - Community Room
Join us for this fun combo class that can be done sitting or standing.
Wed, Aug 12, 2:00pm - 2:45pm
FTPL @ Home - Virtual Events 1
Join us for this fun combo class that can be done sitting or standing.
Wed, Aug 12, 2:00pm - 2:15pm
DeMott Lane Branch
A lapsit program for our youngest ones (accompanied by parents or caregivers). Babies will bounce through this active 15-minute program!
Wed, Aug 12, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
DeMott Lane Branch
A service project designed to help a local non-profit. Participants earn 30 mins of volunteer time.
Thu, Aug 13, 10:30am - 11:00am
DeMott Lane Branch
Families work together to make a craft! (while supplies last)
Thu, Aug 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.
Thu, Aug 13, 1:30pm - 2:15pm
DeMott Lane Branch
The Lizard Guys return! Bringing with them a plethora of interesting creatures, fascinating facts and silly fun!
Fri, Aug 14, 10:30am - 11:00am
DeMott Lane Branch
Join us for a fun program of singing, dancing & rhyming... plus a great story!
Sat, Aug 15, 10:30am - 4:30pm
DeMott Lane Branch - Community Room
Experience the dynamic, centuries-old technique of bobbin lace making.
Sun, Aug 16, 1:30pm - 3:00pm
FTPL @ Home
Pet parents who have lost a pet, or anticipate a loss, gather to share stories and memories with like minds and hearts.
Sun, Aug 16, 2:00pm - 2:30pm
DeMott Lane Branch
Create your own fossils with clay impressions. Earn a real fossil and discover which fossil you have found!
Mon, Aug 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!
Mon, Aug 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.
Mon, Aug 17, 5:00pm - 7:30pm
DeMott Lane Branch - Media Room
We provide the chess boards, all you need is a desire to play!
Mon, Aug 17, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
DeMott Lane Branch
Use shaving cream foam to make fun colorful artwork. (Slightly messy but smells great! Dress for mess!)
Tue, Aug 18, 10:30am - 11:00am
DeMott Lane Branch
Join us to make a cute beach ball. It's a simply and easy craft.
Tue, Aug 18, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
DeMott Lane Branch - Media Room
Come play Mahjong at the library!
Cancelled
Tue, Aug 18, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
DeMott Lane Branch
Attend the club's monthly meeting!
Wed, Aug 19, 11:00am - 12:00pm
DeMott Lane Branch - Community Room
Begin your meditation journey here. The benefits of a regular meditation practice are life-altering. The key is consistent practice.
Wed, Aug 19, 2:00pm - 2:45pm
DeMott Lane Branch - Community Room
Join us for this fun combo class that can be done sitting or standing.
Wed, Aug 19, 2:00pm - 2:45pm
FTPL @ Home - Virtual Events 1
Join us for this fun combo class that can be done sitting or standing.
Wed, Aug 19, 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!
Thu, Aug 20, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
DeMott Lane Branch
Shake your dino tail & stomp your feet. We'll enjoy some dino dances as a fun and silly treat! (weather permitting!) Call (732) 873-8700 ext 112 before you come to see if we are holding the program!