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Winnie-the-Pooh turns 100 ! @ DeMott Lane branch

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2026-10-11 14:00:00 2026-10-11 14:30:00 America/New_York Winnie-the-Pooh turns 100 ! @ DeMott Lane branch 100 years of the 100 acre wood! Celebrate 100 years of Winnie the Pooh! Join us for stories, crafts and favorite Pooh memories. Help Pooh hunt around the children's area for hidden honey jars. DeMott Lane Branch -

Sunday, October 11
2:00pm - 2:30pm

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100 years of the 100 acre wood! Celebrate 100 years of Winnie the Pooh! Join us for stories, crafts and favorite Pooh memories. Help Pooh hunt around the children's area for hidden honey jars.

100 years of the 100 acre wood! Celebrate 100 years of Winnie the Pooh! Join us for stories, crafts and favorite Pooh memories. Help Pooh hunt around the children's area for hidden honey jars.

AGE GROUP: | Tweens | Preschool | Kids | Families |

EVENT TYPE: | Special Events | Arts & Crafts |

TAGS: | 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 5:00PM

We're closed Monday September 21
We're closed Saturday September 26
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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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 - 11:00am
DeMott Lane Branch
Young children with parent/caregiver will enjoy a rousing rhyme time with 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
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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.
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.
Bitty Babies (Lapsit Rhymes) @ DeMott Lane - ages newborn to 18 months
Wed, Sep 30, 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!
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!
Playful Art: Lovely Dough @ DeMott Lane branch - ages 18-36 months
Thu, Oct 01, 10:30am - 11:00am
DeMott Lane Branch
Come play with art media! It's not a project, it's a process! In this program, children explore their senses and develop fine motor skills. October is gluten-free lovely dough.
Move, Breathe, Meditate @ Franklin Park Branch
Fri, Oct 02, 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.
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!
Nacho Cheese @ DeMott Lane Branch - ages 4 + up
Sun, Oct 04, 2:00pm - 2:30pm
DeMott Lane Branch
Celebrate National Taco Day with us! Enjoy making a paper taco craft with personality while listening to a giant taco read yummy taco stories. Finish up with a scavenger hunt of "Count the Tacos"
Megabyte Mondays: Microsoft Excel Series - a computer class
Mon, Oct 05, 10:30am - 12:00pm
DeMott Lane Branch - Community Room
Megabyte Mondays are the library's weekly computer and technology classes.
Morning Rhymes @ Franklin Park Branch - Ages 0 - 4 Years
Mon, Oct 05, 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.
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!
Jewelry Class
Mon, Oct 05, 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 Thursday, October 1 2026 at 10:15am
Scribble Time @ Franklin Park Branch - Ages 1 - 4 Years
Tue, Oct 06, 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..
Stay & Play: Fall Leaves @ DeMott Lane Branch - ages 2-5 years
Tue, Oct 06, 10:30am - 11:00am
DeMott Lane Branch
Join us for some fall stories and songs...and then stay to play and make new friends!
Drop-in Mahjong
Tue, Oct 06, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
DeMott Lane Branch - Media Room
Come play Mahjong at the library!
Mad Hatter Day @ DeMott Lane branch - Ages 5 years + up
Tue, Oct 06, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
DeMott Lane Branch
Follow Alice down the rabbit hole and meet the Mad Hatter during this Alice in Wonderland themed craft and activities! Allergy warning: real food will be served at this event.
Keeping Up the Beat: Heart Health - presented by the Somerset County Department of Health
Wed, Oct 07, 11:00am - 12:00pm
DeMott Lane Branch - Community Room
Learn how high cholesterol and blood pressure affect heart disease and how to make heart-healthy lifestyle changes.
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.
Skip To My Lou @ DeMott Lane - ages 2-5 years
Thu, Oct 08, 10:30am - 11:00am
DeMott Lane Branch
Children and their caregivers enjoy simple circle dances and books to sing!
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.
LEGO Club @ Franklin Park Branch - Ages 5-12 years
Thu, Oct 08, 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!
Boo to You! @ DeMott Lane branch - ages 4 years + up
Thu, Oct 08, 5:30pm - 6:00pm
DeMott Lane Branch
Work on a cute ghost craft while listening to the book, "A friend for ghost" by Suzanne Kaufman. Discuss how the character feels... Would you feel the same??
Teen Crochet Club @ Franklin Park - Learn to Crochet with us!
Thu, Oct 08, 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.
Advanced Beginner Sewing Class for Adults
Fri, Oct 09, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Franklin Park Branch - Franklin Park Community Room
Make a patchwork tote bag!
This event is full
Movie Matinee: The Christophers (2026)
Fri, Oct 09, 2:00pm - 3:40pm
DeMott Lane Branch - Community Room
Rated R. 1 hour, 40 minutes.
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.
Winnie-the-Pooh turns 100 ! @ DeMott Lane branch - ages 4 years + up
Sun, Oct 11, 2:00pm - 2:30pm
DeMott Lane Branch
100 years of the 100 acre wood! Celebrate 100 years of Winnie the Pooh! Join us for stories, crafts and favorite Pooh memories. Help Pooh hunt around the children's area for hidden honey jars.
Megabyte Mondays: Microsoft Excel Series - a computer class
Mon, Oct 12, 10:30am - 12:00pm
DeMott Lane Branch - Community Room
Megabyte Mondays are the library's weekly computer and technology classes.
Morning Rhymes @ Franklin Park Branch - Ages 0 - 4 Years
Mon, Oct 12, 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.
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.
Community in Crisis Information Table
Mon, Oct 12, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
DeMott Lane Branch - Community Room
Stop by the Community Room for information about Community In Crisis.
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!
Storytime Adventures @ Franklin Park Branch - Ages 1 1/2 - 4 years
Tue, Oct 13, 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.
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.
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.
Haunted House Decorating @ DeMott Lane branch - ages 4 years + up
Thu, Oct 15, 5:30pm - 6:00pm
DeMott Lane Branch
Decorate a paper haunted house and listen to the story, "Hardly Haunted" by Jesse Sima. Discuss how the house's feelings change throughout the story.
Cookies & Canvas Party - Teen Craft!
Thu, Oct 15, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
DeMott Lane Branch - Community Room
Teens are invited for an evening of opening painting and a variety of cookies to snack on! Open to students ages 12-17. Please register.
Adult DIY: Iris Folding Pumpkin
Thu, Oct 15, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Franklin Park Branch - Franklin Park Community Room
Create a unique piece of fall decor using iris paper folding.
This event is full
Advanced Beginner Sewing Class for Adults
Fri, Oct 16, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Franklin Park Branch - Franklin Park Community Room
Make a patchwork tote bag!
This event is full
International Sloth Day self-directed fun! @ DeMott Lane - all ages
Sat, Oct 17, All day
DeMott Lane Branch
Join us for some self-directed activities during Library hours while our supplies last! Happy Sloth Day!
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.
Oh My Gourd @ DeMott Lane branch - ages 4 years + up
Sun, Oct 18, 2:00pm - 2:30pm
DeMott Lane Branch
Learn about pumpkins and gourds during this fun storycraft!
Megabyte Mondays: Microsoft Excel Series - a computer class
Mon, Oct 19, 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, Oct 19, 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.
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!
Jewelry Class
Mon, Oct 19, 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 Thursday, October 1 2026 at 10:15am
Build & Play @ Franklin Park Branch - Ages 2 - 5 years
Tue, Oct 20, 10:30am - 11:00am
Franklin Park Branch - Franklin Park Community Room
"Build & Play" introduces toddlers to the exciting world of building, stacking, and constructing through fun, safe, and age-appropriate activities.
Ageless Grace
Tue, Oct 20, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Franklin Park Branch - Franklin Park Community Room
Men and women are joining in the fun of this evidence-based seated exercise, using the cutting edge science of neuroplasticity.
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.
Teen Kindness Club
Wed, Oct 21, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
DeMott Lane Branch - Community Room
Join us for a community service activity and earn an hour of volunteer time. Open to students ages 12-17. Snacks will be served! Please be sure to register.
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.
Open Books, Open Minds: Historical Fiction Book Club
Thu, Oct 22, 1:45pm - 2:45pm
Franklin Park Branch - Franklin Park Community Room
October's Selection: "Wade in the Water" by Nyaneba Nkrumah.
Afternoon Art Club @ Franklin Park Branch
Thu, Oct 22, 4:45pm - 5:15pm
Franklin Park Branch - Franklin Park Community Room
We'll explore a different art form each month.
Games & Grub - Pumpkin Spice Edition - Teen Hangout with games & snacks!
Thu, Oct 22, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
DeMott Lane Branch - Community Room
Casual hangout with games & the usual snacks plus a selection of pumpkin spice snacks! We have chess, Uno, CAH, Exploding Kittens, Jenga, Taco Cat Goat Cheese Pizza & more! Open to Teens ages 12-17
The New Yorker Short Story Club
Fri, Oct 23, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Franklin Park Branch - Franklin Park Community Room
October's Selection: The Promise by Rachel Yoder (August 10, 2026)
Movie Matinee: Disclosure Day (2026)
Fri, Oct 23, 2:00pm - 4:25pm
DeMott Lane Branch - Community Room
Rated PG-13. 2 hours, 25 minutes.
Harold's Purple Crayon self-directed activity @ DeMott Lane - all ages
Sat, Oct 24, All day
DeMott Lane Branch
Drop in to draw more adventures for Harold during Library hours.
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.
Megabyte Mondays: Microsoft Excel Series - a computer class
Mon, Oct 26, 10:30am - 12:00pm
DeMott Lane Branch - Community Room
Megabyte Mondays are the library's weekly computer and technology classes.
Morning Rhymes @ Franklin Park Branch - Ages 0 - 4 Years
Mon, Oct 26, 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.
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!
Graveyard Brownies! at Franklin Park - Teen Cooking
Mon, Oct 26, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
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 - 4 years
Tue, Oct 27, 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, 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.
Drop-in Mahjong
Tue, Oct 27, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
DeMott Lane Branch - Media Room
Come play Mahjong at the library!
Sit n' Stitch @ Franklin Park Branch
Wed, Oct 28, 11:00am - 12:30pm
Franklin Park Branch - Franklin Park Community Room
Share your current projects with fellow crafters!
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.
Pumpking Painting
Thu, Oct 29, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Franklin Park Branch - Franklin Park Community Room
Decorate your pumpkin at the library!
Conversational English as a Second Language (ESL) Class
Sat, Oct 31, 10:30am - 12:00pm
DeMott Lane Branch - Community Room
A free, basic ESL conversation group for students who have a basic working knowledge of English and wish to gain more confidence speaking English.
Conversational English as a Second Language (ESL) Class
Mon, Nov 02, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
DeMott Lane Branch - Community Room
A free, basic ESL conversation group for students who have a basic working knowledge of English and wish to gain more confidence speaking English.
Beginner Yoga
Mon, Nov 02, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
DeMott Lane Branch - Virtual Events 1
New to yoga? Learn the foundations for establishing a safe and effective yoga practice. 
Drop-in Chess for Adults
Mon, Nov 02, 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, Nov 03, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
DeMott Lane Branch - Media Room
Come play Mahjong at the library!
Zumba Gold + Chair Pilates
Wed, Nov 04, 2:00pm - 2:45pm
DeMott Lane Branch - Community Room
Join us for this fun combo class that can be done sitting or standing.
Zumba Gold + Chair Pilates (Virtual)
Wed, Nov 04, 2:00pm - 2:45pm
FTPL @ Home - Virtual Events 1
Join us for this fun combo class that can be done sitting or standing.
Conversational English as a Second Language (ESL) Class
Sat, Nov 07, 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.
Conversational English as a Second Language (ESL) Class
Mon, Nov 09, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
DeMott Lane Branch - Community Room
A free, basic ESL conversation group for students who have a basic working knowledge of English and wish to gain more confidence speaking English.
Beginner Yoga
Mon, Nov 09, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
DeMott Lane Branch - Virtual Events 1
New to yoga? Learn the foundations for establishing a safe and effective yoga practice. 
Drop-in Chess for Adults
Mon, Nov 09, 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, Nov 10, 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, Nov 10, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
DeMott Lane Branch - Community Room
Experience authentic Tai Chi training, also referred to as 'Meditation in Motion,' with Dr. Gang Huang.
Registration opens Thursday, October 1 2026 at 6:00pm
Drop-in Mahjong
Tue, Nov 10, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
DeMott Lane Branch - Media Room
Come play Mahjong at the library!
All Branches Closed
Wed, Nov 11, All day
DeMott Lane Branch - Butterfly Room,Children's Programing Room,Community Room,Historical Room,Media Room
All Branches Closed
Chair Yoga
Thu, Nov 12, 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, Nov 14, 10:30am - 12:00pm
DeMott Lane Branch - Community Room
A free, basic ESL conversation group for students who have a basic working knowledge of English and wish to gain more confidence speaking English.
Pet Loss Support Group
Sun, Nov 15, 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, Nov 16, 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, Nov 16, 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, Nov 16, 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, Nov 17, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
DeMott Lane Branch - Media Room
Come play Mahjong at the library!
Cancelled
Franklin Township Astronomy Club
Tue, Nov 17, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
DeMott Lane Branch
Attend the club's monthly meeting!
Move, Breathe, Meditate
Wed, Nov 18, 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, Nov 18, 2:00pm - 2:45pm
DeMott Lane Branch - Community Room
Join us for this fun combo class that can be done sitting or standing.
Zumba Gold + Chair Pilates (Virtual)
Wed, Nov 18, 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, Nov 18, 5:45pm - 8:00pm
DeMott Lane Branch - Historical Room
Monthly meeting of the Library Board of Trustees. The public are welcome.
Introducting the Library's New Telescope Program
Wed, Nov 18, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
DeMott Lane Branch - Community Room
Borrow the library’s telescope and learn to navigate the night sky. 
Move, Breathe, Meditate
Thu, Nov 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.
The Cranberry Lacemakers of Central New Jersey
Sat, Nov 21, 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, Nov 21, 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.
Beginner Yoga
Mon, Nov 23, 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, Nov 23, 5:00pm - 7:30pm
DeMott Lane Branch - Media Room
We provide the chess boards, all you need is a desire to play!
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