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PreK Surprise

Craft Program for Ages 2-5 Years
2026-09-17 10:30:00 2026-09-17 11:00:00 America/New_York PreK Surprise Families work together to make a craft! (while supplies last) DeMott Lane Branch -

Thursday, September 17
10:30am - 11:00am

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Families work together to make a craft! (while supplies last)

Children create crafts based on favorite stories! Stories and rhymes before the craft activity. (while supplies last)

AGE GROUP: | Preschool | Baby/Toddlers |

EVENT TYPE: | Arts & Crafts |

TAGS: | craft | children |

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

Today's hours

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

Tomorrow's hours

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

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

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

Upcoming events

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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!
Community Coloring Table @ DeMott Lane - all ages
Tue, Sep 01, All day
DeMott Lane Branch
Drop-in to make new friends all week long!
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!
Community Coloring Table @ DeMott Lane - all ages
Wed, Sep 02, All day
DeMott Lane Branch
Drop-in to make new friends all week long!
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.
This event is full
Community Coloring Table @ DeMott Lane - all ages
Thu, Sep 03, All day
DeMott Lane Branch
Drop-in to make new friends all week long!
Community Coloring Table @ DeMott Lane - all ages
Fri, Sep 04, All day
DeMott Lane Branch
Drop-in to make new friends all week long!
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
Community Coloring Table @ DeMott Lane - all ages
Tue, Sep 08, All day
DeMott Lane Branch
Drop-in to make new friends all week long!
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.
This event is full
Drop-in Mahjong
Tue, Sep 08, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
DeMott Lane Branch - Media Room
Come play Mahjong at the library!
Community Coloring Table @ DeMott Lane - all ages
Wed, Sep 09, All day
DeMott Lane Branch
Drop-in to make new friends all week long!
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.
Community Coloring Table @ DeMott Lane - all ages
Thu, Sep 10, All day
DeMott Lane Branch
Drop-in to make new friends all week long!
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!
Arthur & Friends Library Card Holder @ DeMott Lane - ages 4 years + up
Thu, Sep 10, 5:30pm - 6:00pm
DeMott Lane Branch
Join us during Library Card Sign-Up Month! Come personalize a library card holder to store your library card!
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.
Community Coloring Table @ DeMott Lane - all ages
Fri, Sep 11, All day
DeMott Lane Branch
Drop-in to make new friends all week long!
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.
Wooden Pencil Craft @ DeMott Lane - ages 4 years + up
Sun, Sep 13, 2:00pm - 2:30pm
DeMott Lane Branch
Decorate a wooden pencil craft and listen to some fun back-to-school stories! (while supplies last)
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!
ART BOX: Leaf Stencils @ DeMott Lane - ages 6-12 years
Mon, Sep 14, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
DeMott Lane Branch
Join us for some messy fun as we work with paint & leaf stencils to make a lovely Fall design.
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.
Stay & Play: Fall Stories @ DeMott Lane - ages 2-5 years
Tue, Sep 15, 10:30am - 11:00am
DeMott Lane Branch
Join us to hear Autumn stories, sing a song & stay to socialize and play with our in-house toys.
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. 
Once Upon A Time Storytime @ DeMott Lane - ages 2-5 years old
Wed, Sep 16, 10:30am - 11:00am
DeMott Lane Branch
A traditional half-hour themed storytime that includes stories, songs, fingerplays and movement activities. Themes for the month of September! 9/16: Music, 9/23: Fall, 9/30: Apples.
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.
Zumbini @ DeMott Lane - ages 0-4 years
Wed, Sep 16, 3:30pm - 4:00pm
DeMott Lane Branch
Join us for a music and movement program which gets the entire family movin' and groovin' together!
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.
PreK Surprise - Craft Program for Ages 2-5 Years
Thu, Sep 17, 10:30am - 11:00am
DeMott Lane Branch
Families work together to make a craft! (while supplies last)
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.
Talk Like A Pirate Day @ DeMott Lane - ages 4 years + up
Thu, Sep 17, 5:30pm - 6:00pm
DeMott Lane Branch
Yo ho ho, mateys! Enjoy some pirate humor and stories while decorating a wooden pirate ship. Shiver me timbers! (while supplies last)
Night Rhymes @ DeMott Lane - ages newborn to 4 years old
Thu, Sep 17, 6:30pm - 6:45pm
DeMott Lane Branch
Young children, accompanied by parents or caregivers, develop language in this active 15-minute rhymes program which includes a simple story!
Rhythm & Rhymes @ DeMott Lane - ages 0-4 years
Fri, Sep 18, 10:30am - 10:45am
DeMott Lane Branch
Young children and families/caregivers will enjoy this active rhyming program which includes a simple story!
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.
Elephant Appreciation Day @ DeMott Lane - all ages!
Sat, Sep 19, All day
DeMott Lane Branch
Join us for self-directed activities that you can do at your own pace! All celebrating our favorite pachyderm.. the elephant!
Elephant Appreciation Day @ Lewis Street - all ages!
Sat, Sep 19, All day
Lewis Street Branch
Join us for self-directed activities that you can do at your own pace! All celebrating our favorite pachyderm.. the elephant!
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.
Make & Take: Friendly Scarecrow @ DeMott Lane - ages 2-5 years
Tue, Sep 22, 10:30am - 11:00am
DeMott Lane Branch
Join us to make a simple & easy Fall craft! (while supplies last)
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!
Drop-In Chess for Kids @ DeMott Lane - novice & intermediate players
Tue, Sep 22, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
DeMott Lane Branch
Drop-in to play a friendly game against other chess lovers! *What's a novice? Novices know the rules of the game and are ready to sit down and play a simple game of chess.
Once Upon A Time Storytime @ DeMott Lane - ages 2-5 years old
Wed, Sep 23, 10:30am - 11:00am
DeMott Lane Branch
A traditional half-hour themed storytime that includes stories, songs, fingerplays and movement activities. Themes for the month of September! 9/16: Music, 9/23: Fall, 9/30: Apples.
Bitty Babies (Lapsit Rhymes) @ DeMott Lane - ages newborn to 18 months
Wed, Sep 23, 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!
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.
This event is full
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.
Koko the Therapy Dog @ DeMott Lane - all ages!
Wed, Sep 23, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
DeMott Lane Branch
SPECIAL BOOK LAUNCH! Koko, our certified therapy dog, is visiting the library and bringing along her new book, "Koko At The Hospital"! Join us to say hello to Koko, pet her or read her a story!
Skip To My Lou @ DeMott Lane - ages 2-5 years
Thu, Sep 24, 10:30am - 11:00am
DeMott Lane Branch
Families join in simple circle dances and books to sing!
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
Night Rhymes @ DeMott Lane - ages newborn to 4 years old
Thu, Sep 24, 6:30pm - 6:45pm
DeMott Lane Branch
Young children, accompanied by parents or caregivers, develop language in this active 15-minute rhymes program which includes a simple story!
Rhythm & Rhymes @ DeMott Lane - ages 0-4 years
Fri, Sep 25, 10:30am - 10:45am
DeMott Lane Branch
Young children and families/caregivers will enjoy this active rhyming program which includes a simple story!
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
Cute & Simple Bookmark Craft @ DeMott Lane - ages 4 years + up
Sun, Sep 27, 2:00pm - 2:30pm
DeMott Lane Branch
Hold my place -- join us for a cute and simple bookmark craft. What do you think would make a silly and creative bookmark? (while supplies last)
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.
Bitty Babies (Lapsit Rhymes) @ DeMott Lane - ages newborn to 18 months
Mon, Sep 28, 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, 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!
Drop-In Chess for Kids @ DeMott Lane - novice & intermediate players
Tue, Sep 29, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
DeMott Lane Branch
Drop-in to play a friendly game against other chess lovers! *What's a novice? Novices know the rules of the game and are ready to sit down and play a simple game of chess.
Once Upon A Time Storytime @ DeMott Lane - ages 2-5 years old
Wed, Sep 30, 10:30am - 11:00am
DeMott Lane Branch
A traditional half-hour themed storytime that includes stories, songs, fingerplays and movement activities. Themes for the month of September! 9/16: Music, 9/23: Fall, 9/30: Apples.
Bitty Babies (Lapsit Rhymes) @ DeMott Lane - ages newborn to 18 months
Wed, Sep 30, 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!
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!
Move, Breathe, Meditate
Wed, Oct 14, 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, Oct 14, 2:00pm - 2:45pm
DeMott Lane Branch - Community Room
Join us for this fun combo class that can be done sitting or standing.
Zumba Gold + Chair Pilates (Virtual)
Wed, Oct 14, 2:00pm - 2:45pm
FTPL @ Home - Virtual Events 1
Join us for this fun combo class that can be done sitting or standing.
The Cranberry Lacemakers of Central New Jersey
Sat, Oct 17, 10:30am - 4:30pm
DeMott Lane Branch - Community Room
Experience the dynamic, centuries-old technique of bobbin lace making.
Conversational English as a Second Language (ESL) Class
Sat, Oct 17, 10:30am - 12:00pm
DeMott Lane Branch - Historical Room
A free, basic ESL conversation group for students who have a basic working knowledge of English and wish to gain more confidence speaking English.
Pet Loss Support Group
Sun, Oct 18, 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.
Conversational English as a Second Language (ESL) Class
Mon, Oct 19, 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 19, 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 19, 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 20, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
DeMott Lane Branch - Media Room
Come play Mahjong at the library!
Cancelled
Franklin Township Astronomy Club
Tue, Oct 20, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
DeMott Lane Branch
Attend the club's monthly meeting!
Zumba Gold + Chair Pilates
Wed, Oct 21, 2:00pm - 2:45pm
DeMott Lane Branch - Community Room
Join us for this fun combo class that can be done sitting or standing.
Zumba Gold + Chair Pilates (Virtual)
Wed, Oct 21, 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 22, 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 24, 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.
1783 at Rockingham: Black Refugees and the Crisis of Freedom - co-presented by Franklin 250
Sat, Oct 24, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
DeMott Lane Branch - Community Room
The conversation begun in the autumn of 1783 is one America has never finished having.
Conversational English as a Second Language (ESL) Class
Mon, Oct 26, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
DeMott Lane Branch - Community Room
A free, basic ESL conversation group for students who have a basic working knowledge of English and wish to gain more confidence speaking English.
Beginner Yoga
Mon, Oct 26, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
DeMott Lane Branch - Virtual Events 1
New to yoga? Learn the foundations for establishing a safe and effective yoga practice. 
Drop-in Chess for Adults
Mon, Oct 26, 5:00pm - 7:30pm
DeMott Lane Branch - Media Room
We provide the chess boards, all you need is a desire to play!
Tai Chi for Beginners
Tue, Oct 27, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
DeMott Lane Branch - Community Room
Experience authentic Tai Chi training, also referred to as 'Meditation in Motion,' with Dr. Gang Huang.
Registration opens Thursday, September 17 2026 at 6:00pm
Drop-in Mahjong
Tue, Oct 27, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
DeMott Lane Branch - Media Room
Come play Mahjong at the library!
Zumba Gold + Chair Pilates
Wed, Oct 28, 2:00pm - 2:45pm
DeMott Lane Branch - Community Room
Join us for this fun combo class that can be done sitting or standing.
Zumba Gold + Chair Pilates (Virtual)
Wed, Oct 28, 2:00pm - 2:45pm
FTPL @ Home - Virtual Events 1
Join us for this fun combo class that can be done sitting or standing.
Meeting: Library Board of Trustees
Wed, Oct 28, 5:45pm - 8:00pm
DeMott Lane Branch - Historical Room
Monthly meeting of the Library Board of Trustees. The public are welcome.
Move, Breathe, Meditate
Thu, Oct 29, 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.
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