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Games & Grub - Indoor Smores Edition

Teen Hangout with games & snacks!
2026-09-24 18:30:00 2026-09-24 19:30:00 America/New_York Games & Grub - Indoor Smores Edition Casual hangout with games & the usual snacks plus we’ll microwave some Smores! We have chess, Uno, CAH, Exploding Kittens, Jenga, Taco Cat Goat Cheese Pizza & more! Open to Teens ages 12-17 DeMott Lane Branch - Community Room

Thursday, September 24
6:30pm - 7:30pm

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DeMott Lane Branch

Community Room

Casual hangout with games & the usual snacks plus we’ll microwave some Smores! We have chess, Uno, CAH, Exploding Kittens, Jenga, Taco Cat Goat Cheese Pizza & more! Open to Teens ages 12-17

Teens are welcome to bring their own games as well. Snacks will include various kinds of chips and cookies. Food may contain common allergens such as wheat and dairy products. Participants are responsible for reading ingredients on labels when they choose their snacks. The library will be happy to make accommodations, please click here to contact the teen librarian.

AGE GROUP: | Teens |

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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 2:00PM

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 & Rhymes @ DeMott Lane - ages 0-4 years
Fri, Aug 14, 10:30am - 11:00am
DeMott Lane Branch
Join us for a fun program of singing, dancing & rhyming... plus a great story!
Movie Matinee: The Devil Wears Prada 2 (2026)
Fri, Aug 14, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
DeMott Lane Branch - Community Room
Rated PG-13. 1 hour, 59 minutes.
The Cranberry Lacemakers of Central New Jersey
Sat, Aug 15, 10:30am - 4:30pm
DeMott Lane Branch - Community Room
Experience the dynamic, centuries-old technique of bobbin lace making.
Pet Loss Support Group
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.
Colossal Fossil @ DeMott Lane - ages 4 + up
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!
Bitty Babies (Lapsit Rhymes) @ DeMott Lane - ages newborn to 18 months
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!
Monday Morning Storytime @ Lewis Street - ages 0-5 years
Mon, Aug 17, 10:30am - 11:00am
Lewis Street Branch
Traditional storytime with stories, songs, rhymes & musical instruments like shakers & rhythm sticks!
Megabyte Mondays: Streaming TV Services - a computer class
Mon, Aug 17, 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, Aug 17, 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, 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. 
Drop-in Chess for Adults
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!
Friendship Bracelets - Teen Craft!
Mon, Aug 17, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
DeMott Lane Branch - Community Room
We'll have lots of colors available to make some fun bracelets! Open to students ages 12-17. Please register.
Art Box: Foam Paint @ DeMott Lane - ages 6-12 years old
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!)
Make & Take Beach Ball Craft @ DeMott Lane - ages 2-5 years
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.
Build & Play @ Franklin Park Branch - Ages 2 - 5 years
Tue, Aug 18, 10:30am - 11:00am
Franklin Park Branch - Franklin Park Community Room
"Build & Play" introduces toddlers to the exciting world of building, stacking, and constructing through fun, safe, and age-appropriate activities.
Ageless Grace
Tue, Aug 18, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Franklin Park Branch - Franklin Park Community Room
Men and women are joining in the fun of this evidence-based seated exercise, using the cutting edge science of neuroplasticity.
Drop-in Mahjong
Tue, Aug 18, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
DeMott Lane Branch - Media Room
Come play Mahjong at the library!
Cancelled
Franklin Township Astronomy Club
Tue, Aug 18, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
DeMott Lane Branch
Attend the club's monthly meeting!
Move, Breathe, Meditate
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.
Zumba Gold + Chair Pilates
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.
Zumba Gold + Chair Pilates (Virtual)
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.
Bitty Babies (Lapsit Rhymes) @ DeMott Lane - ages newborn to 18 months
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!
Cancelled
MOVIE MATINEE: Ice Age Dawn of Dinos (2009) @ Lewis Street - Rated: PG. Running Time: 1 hr. 33 mins.
Wed, Aug 19, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Lewis Street Branch
Bring a picnic with a blanket/towel...and enjoy some popcorn on us! Please no drinks other than water because we don't want our ant friends joining us!
Craft-a-Palooza: Dinosaurs! @ Lewis Street Branch - all ages
Wed, Aug 19, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Lewis Street Branch
Join us for a mega crafting event. Missed any of our great dino crafts from the summer? Visit us between 3:00-4:30pm and we'll have them all out for you to try!
All Together Now: Franklin Animal Shelter - All Ages
Wed, Aug 19, 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Franklin Park Branch - Franklin Park Community Room
A service project designed to help a local non-profit. Participants earn 30 mins of volunteer time.
LVSC Summer ESL Session
Wed, Aug 19, 6:00pm - 7:40pm
DeMott Lane Branch - Media Room
LVSC ESL conversation group
Teen Crochet Club @ Franklin Park - Learn to Crochet with us!
Thu, Aug 20, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Franklin Park Branch - Franklin Park Community Room
Teens come learn to crochet! Open to students ages 12-17. Teens who know how to crochet are welcome to come and stitch with us! Please register.
This event is full
Dino Dance in the Gazebo! (weather permitting) @ DeMott Lane - ages 0-5 years with a caregiver
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!
Megabyte Mondays: Migrate to a New Email/Cloud Drive Account - a computer class
Mon, Aug 24, 10:30am - 12:00pm
DeMott Lane Branch - Community Room
Megabyte Mondays are the library's weekly computer and technology classes.
Beginner Yoga
Mon, Aug 24, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
DeMott Lane Branch - Virtual Events 1
New to yoga? Learn the foundations for establishing a safe and effective yoga practice. 
Drop-in Chess for Adults
Mon, Aug 24, 5:00pm - 7:30pm
DeMott Lane Branch - Media Room
We provide the chess boards, all you need is a desire to play!
Jewelry Class
Mon, Aug 24, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
DeMott Lane Branch - Community Room
Learn to work with jewelry making tools and create a wearable work of art!
This event is full
Storytime Adventures @ Franklin Park Branch - Ages 1 1/2 - 5 years
Tue, Aug 25, 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, Aug 25, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
DeMott Lane Branch - Community Room
Experience authentic Tai Chi training, also referred to as 'Meditation in Motion,' with Dr. Gang Huang.
Drop-in Mahjong
Tue, Aug 25, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
DeMott Lane Branch - Media Room
Come play Mahjong at the library!
Sit n' Stitch @ Franklin Park Branch
Wed, Aug 26, 11:00am - 12:30pm
Franklin Park Branch - Franklin Park Community Room
Share your current projects with fellow crafters!
Zumba Gold + Chair Pilates
Wed, Aug 26, 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, Aug 26, 2:00pm - 2:45pm
FTPL @ Home - Virtual Events 1
Join us for this fun combo class that can be done sitting or standing.
Sidewalk Chalk (weather permitting) @ Lewis Street - all ages
Wed, Aug 26, 3:00pm - 3:30pm
Lewis Street Branch
Create a masterpiece outside the Franklin Youth Center using our sidewalk chalk supplies!
Meeting: Library Board of Trustees
Wed, Aug 26, 5:45pm - 8:00pm
DeMott Lane Branch - Historical Room
Monthly meeting of the Library Board of Trustees. The public are welcome.
LVSC Summer ESL Session
Wed, Aug 26, 6:00pm - 7:40pm
DeMott Lane Branch - Media Room
LVSC ESL conversation group
Chair Yoga
Thu, Aug 27, 11:00am - 12:00pm
FTPL @ Home - Virtual Events 1
This gentle class focuses on an exploration of basic yoga poses and how to connect them through attention to breathing, alignment and mindfulness.
Move, Breathe, Meditate
Thu, Aug 27, 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.
Pointillism Painting Workshop
Thu, Aug 27, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
DeMott Lane Branch - Community Room
Discover pointillism with artist Jennifer Troulis.
This event is full
Coloring & Conversation
Thu, Aug 27, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Franklin Park Branch - Franklin Park Community Room
Hang out with others while coloring on designs for adults.All supplies will be provided, or bring your own.
Movie Matinee: Project Hail Mary (2026)
Fri, Aug 28, 2:00pm - 4:40pm
DeMott Lane Branch - Community Room
Rated PG-13. 2 hours, 36 minutes.
Megabyte Mondays: Cloud Storage: Microsoft 365 and One Drive - a computer class
Mon, Aug 31, 10:30am - 12:00pm
DeMott Lane Branch - Community Room
Megabyte Mondays are the library's weekly computer and technology classes.
Beginner Yoga
Mon, Aug 31, 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 31, 5:00pm - 7:30pm
DeMott Lane Branch - Media Room
We provide the chess boards, all you need is a desire to play!
Standing Tall Against Falls - presented by the Somerset County Department of Health
Tue, Sep 01, 11:00am - 12:00pm
DeMott Lane Branch - Community Room
Identify fall risk factors, learn the potential consequences of falls, and discover ways to lower fall risk with the Somerset County Dept. of Health.
Drop-in Mahjong
Tue, Sep 01, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
DeMott Lane Branch - Media Room
Come play Mahjong at the library!
Zumba Gold + Chair Pilates
Wed, Sep 02, 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, Sep 02, 2:00pm - 2:45pm
FTPL @ Home - Virtual Events 1
Join us for this fun combo class that can be done sitting or standing.
Autumn Waterfall Paint and Sip
Wed, Sep 02, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
DeMott Lane Branch - Community Room
Adults are welcome to join us to paint an autumnal waterfall scene on canvas and enjoy (non-alcoholic!) beverages.
Registration opens Wednesday, August 26 2026 at 10:15am
All Branches Closed
Sat, Sep 05, All day
DeMott Lane Branch - Butterfly Room,Children's Programing Room,Community Room,Historical Room,Media Room
All Branches Closed
All Branches Closed
Sun, Sep 06, All day
DeMott Lane Branch - Butterfly Room,Children's Programing Room,Community Room,Historical Room,Media Room
All Branches Closed
All Branches Closed
Mon, Sep 07, All day
DeMott Lane Branch - Butterfly Room,Children's Programing Room,Community Room,Historical Room,Media Room
All Branches Closed
Scribble Time @ Franklin Park Branch - Ages 1 - 4 Years
Tue, Sep 08, 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..
Alzheimer’s New Jersey Family Support Group for Caregivers
Tue, Sep 08, 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.
Tai Chi for Beginners
Tue, Sep 08, 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, Sep 08, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
DeMott Lane Branch - Media Room
Come play Mahjong at the library!
Move, Breathe, Meditate
Wed, Sep 09, 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.
Zumba Gold + Chair Pilates
Wed, Sep 09, 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, Sep 09, 2:00pm - 2:45pm
FTPL @ Home - Virtual Events 1
Join us for this fun combo class that can be done sitting or standing.
Chair Yoga
Thu, Sep 10, 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.
Open Books, Open Minds: Historical Fiction Book Club
Thu, Sep 10, 1:45pm - 2:45pm
Franklin Park Branch - Franklin Park Community Room
September's Selection: The Last Painting of Sara de Vos by Dominic Smith
LEGO Club @ Franklin Park Branch - Ages 5-12 years
Thu, Sep 10, 4:45pm - 5:30pm
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!
Teen Crochet Club @ Franklin Park - Learn to Crochet with us!
Thu, Sep 10, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Franklin Park Branch - Franklin Park Community Room
Teens come learn to crochet! Open to students ages 12-17. Teens who know how to crochet are welcome to come and stitch with us! Please register.
Move, Breathe, Meditate @ Franklin Park Branch
Fri, Sep 11, 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.
Movie Matinee: Michael (2026)
Fri, Sep 11, 2:00pm - 4:10pm
DeMott Lane Branch - Community Room
Rated PG-13. 2 hours, 7 minutes.
Morning Rhymes @ Franklin Park Branch - Ages 0 - 4 Years
Mon, Sep 14, 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.
Megabyte Mondays: Introduction to Microsoft Word - a computer class
Mon, Sep 14, 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, Sep 14, 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, Sep 14, 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, Sep 14, 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 1 1/2 - 5 years
Tue, Sep 15, 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.
Ageless Grace
Tue, Sep 15, 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, Sep 15, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
DeMott Lane Branch - Media Room
Come play Mahjong at the library!
Cancelled
Franklin Township Astronomy Club
Tue, Sep 15, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
DeMott Lane Branch
Attend the club's monthly meeting!
Crafty Creations @ Franklin Park Branch - Ages 2 - 11 years
Wed, Sep 16, 10:30am - 11:00am
Franklin Park Branch - Franklin Park Community Room
Stop by the library for a quick craft for kids! We will make something simple enough for younger children. Older children can complete the craft with more detail. 
Zumba Gold + Chair Pilates
Wed, Sep 16, 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, Sep 16, 2:00pm - 2:45pm
FTPL @ Home - Virtual Events 1
Join us for this fun combo class that can be done sitting or standing.
Teen Kindness Club
Wed, Sep 16, 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.
Move, Breathe, Meditate
Thu, Sep 17, 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.
Afternoon Art Club @ Franklin Park Branch - Ages 5-12 years
Thu, Sep 17, 4:45pm - 5:30pm
Franklin Park Branch - Franklin Park Community Room
We'll explore a different art form each month.
The New Yorker Short Story Club
Fri, Sep 18, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Franklin Park Branch - Franklin Park Community Room
September's Selection: "The Pig Lab" from the July 6 - 13, 2026 issue.
The Cranberry Lacemakers of Central New Jersey
Sat, Sep 19, 10:30am - 4:30pm
DeMott Lane Branch - Community Room
Experience the dynamic, centuries-old technique of bobbin lace making.
Saturday Morning Book Club - The Ten Thousand Doors of January by Alix E. Harrow
Sat, Sep 19, 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!
Pet Loss Support Group
Sun, Sep 20, 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.
All Branches Closed
Mon, Sep 21, 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, Sep 22, 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.
Tai Chi for Beginners
Tue, Sep 22, 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, Sep 22, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
DeMott Lane Branch - Media Room
Come play Mahjong at the library!
Zumba Gold + Chair Pilates
Wed, Sep 23, 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, Sep 23, 2:00pm - 2:45pm
FTPL @ Home - Virtual Events 1
Join us for this fun combo class that can be done sitting or standing.
Autumn Waterfall Paint and Sip
Wed, Sep 23, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
DeMott Lane Branch - Community Room
Adults are welcome to join us to paint an autumnal waterfall scene on canvas and enjoy (non-alcoholic!) beverages.
Registration opens Wednesday, August 26 2026 at 10:15am
Meeting: Library Board of Trustees
Wed, Sep 23, 5:45pm - 8:00pm
DeMott Lane Branch - Historical Room
Monthly meeting of the Library Board of Trustees. The public are welcome.
Chair Yoga
Thu, Sep 24, 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.
Save-a-Life Day Table
Thu, Sep 24, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
DeMott Lane Branch - Community Room
Stop by the Community Room for life-saving resources.
Crafty Creations @ Franklin Park Branch - Ages 2 - 11 years
Thu, Sep 24, 4:45pm - 5:30pm
Franklin Park Branch - Franklin Park Community Room
Stop by the library for a quick craft for kids! We will make something simple enough for younger children. Older children can complete the craft with more detail. 
Games & Grub - Indoor Smores Edition - Teen Hangout with games & snacks!
Thu, Sep 24, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
DeMott Lane Branch - Community Room
Casual hangout with games & the usual snacks plus we’ll microwave some Smores! We have chess, Uno, CAH, Exploding Kittens, Jenga, Taco Cat Goat Cheese Pizza & more! Open to Teens ages 12-17
Movie Matinee: The Sheep Detectives (2026)
Fri, Sep 25, 2:00pm - 3:50pm
DeMott Lane Branch - Community Room
Rated PG. 1 hour, 49 minutes.
All Branches Closed
Sat, Sep 26, All day
DeMott Lane Branch - Butterfly Room,Children's Programing Room,Children's Reading Room,Community Room,Historical Room,Media PC,Media Room
All Branches Closed
Morning Rhymes @ Franklin Park Branch - Ages 0 - 4 Years
Mon, Sep 28, 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.
Megabyte Mondays: Back Up and Restore Your Phone or Computer - a computer class
Mon, Sep 28, 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, Sep 28, 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, Sep 28, 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, Sep 28, 5:00pm - 7:30pm
DeMott Lane Branch - Media Room
We provide the chess boards, all you need is a desire to play!
Autumn Brownie Truffles @ Franklin Park - Teen Cooking
Mon, Sep 28, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Franklin Park Branch - Franklin Park Community Room
Come prepared to make them and eat them! Open to students ages 12-17. Please register.
Storytime Adventures @ Franklin Park Branch - Ages 1 1/2 - 5 years
Tue, Sep 29, 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.
Drop-in Mahjong
Tue, Sep 29, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
DeMott Lane Branch - Media Room
Come play Mahjong at the library!
Sit n' Stitch @ Franklin Park Branch
Wed, Sep 30, 11:00am - 12:30pm
Franklin Park Branch - Franklin Park Community Room
Share your current projects with fellow crafters!
Zumba Gold + Chair Pilates
Wed, Sep 30, 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, Sep 30, 2:00pm - 2:45pm
FTPL @ Home - Virtual Events 1
Join us for this fun combo class that can be done sitting or standing.
Manhattan Short Film Festival - 29th Annual International Film Festival
Wed, Sep 30, 4:30pm - 7:00pm
DeMott Lane Branch - Community Room
The library will host four screenings of the 29th annual Manhattan Short Film Festival. Vote for your favorite at the end and help decide the winners!
Manhattan Short Film Festival - 29th Annual International Film Festival
Thu, Oct 01, 10:30am - 1:00pm
DeMott Lane Branch - Community Room
The library will host four screenings of the 29th annual Manhattan Short Film Festival. Vote for your favorite at the end and help decide the winners!
Manhattan Short Film Festival - 29th Annual International Film Festival
Fri, Oct 02, 1:00pm - 3:30pm
DeMott Lane Branch - Community Room
The library will host four screenings of the 29th annual Manhattan Short Film Festival. Vote for your favorite at the end and help decide the winners!
Conversational English as a Second Language (ESL) Class
Sat, Oct 03, 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.
Manhattan Short Film Festival - 29th Annual International Film Festival
Sat, Oct 03, 11:00am - 2:30pm
DeMott Lane Branch - Community Room
The library will host four screenings of the 29th annual Manhattan Short Film Festival. Vote for your favorite at the end and help decide the winners!
Conversational English as a Second Language (ESL) Class
Mon, Oct 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, Oct 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. 
Drop-in Chess for Adults
Mon, Oct 05, 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, Oct 06, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
DeMott Lane Branch - Media Room
Come play Mahjong at the library!
Zumba Gold + Chair Pilates
Wed, Oct 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, Oct 07, 2:00pm - 2:45pm
FTPL @ Home - Virtual Events 1
Join us for this fun combo class that can be done sitting or standing.
Chair Yoga
Thu, Oct 08, 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.
Conversational English as a Second Language (ESL) Class
Sat, Oct 10, 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.
Conversational English as a Second Language (ESL) Class
Mon, Oct 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, Oct 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. 
Drop-in Chess for Adults
Mon, Oct 12, 5:00pm - 7:30pm
DeMott Lane Branch - Media Room
We provide the chess boards, all you need is a desire to play!
Alzheimer’s New Jersey Family Support Group for Caregivers
Tue, Oct 13, 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.
Tai Chi for Beginners
Tue, Oct 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.
Registration opens Thursday, September 3 2026 at 6:00pm
Drop-in Mahjong
Tue, Oct 13, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
DeMott Lane Branch - Media Room
Come play Mahjong at the library!
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