Name: The Lorax Craftivity
Start: 2022-04-18T16:00:00-04:00
End: 2022-04-18T19:00:00-04:00
Location: DeMott Lane Branch

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The Lorax Craftivity

Geared toward 4-8 year olds

2022-04-18 16:00:00 2022-04-18 19:00:00 America/New_York The Lorax Craftivity An arts & crafts activity packet based on Dr. Seuss' The Lorax. DeMott Lane Branch -

Monday, April 18
4:00pm - 7:00pm

Add to Calendar 2022-04-18 16:00:00 2022-04-18 19:00:00 America/New_York The Lorax Craftivity An arts & crafts activity packet based on Dr. Seuss' The Lorax. DeMott Lane Branch -

DeMott Lane Branch

An arts & crafts activity packet based on Dr. Seuss' The Lorax.

Stop by between 4:00-7:00pm to get your Lorax craftivity packet to prepare for Earth Day on April 22. Then join us on Friday 4/22 at the FTPL Kids' Page (https://www.franklintwp.org/kids/ to view a virtual Earth Day celebration! No registration necessary.

AGE GROUP: | Kids |

EVENT TYPE: | Arts & Crafts |

TAGS: | children |

DeMott Lane Branch

Hours

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

Fall Harvest Craft: Acorns & Pumpkins @ DeMott Lane - all ages

Sun, Nov 24, 2:00pm - 2:30pm

DeMott Lane Branch

Come decorate wooden acorn and pumpkin ornaments! A great gift at Thanksgiving for a child to give to a loved one.

Morning Rhymes @ Franklin Park Branch - Ages 0 - 4 Years

Mon, Nov 25, 10:30am - 11:00am

Franklin Park Branch - Franklin Park Community Room

Rhymes and a story for little ones!

Bitty Babies (Lapsit Rhymes) @ DeMott Lane - ages newborn to 12 months

Mon, Nov 25, 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!

Megabyte Mondays: Google Docs and Sheets - a computer class

Mon, Nov 25, 10:30am - 12:00pm

DeMott Lane Branch - Community Room

Megabyte Mondays are the library's weekly computer and technology classes.

Drop-in Chess for Adults

Mon, Nov 25, 5:00pm - 7:30pm

DeMott Lane Branch - Media Room

We provide the chess boards, all you need is a desire to play!

Beginner Yoga

Mon, Nov 25, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

FTPL @ Home - Virtual Events 1

New to yoga? Learn the foundations for establishing a safe and effective yoga practice.

First Steps Basic English - Literacy Volunteers of Somerset County and GRWDB ESL course

Mon, Nov 25, 5:50pm - 7:50pm

DeMott Lane Branch - Community Room

A basic ESL class.

Recycled Book Flowers - Teen Craft

Mon, Nov 25, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Franklin Park Branch - Franklin Park Community Room

Open to students ages 12-17. Please register.

Storytime @ Franklin Park Branch - Ages 2 - 5 years

Tue, Nov 26, 10:30am - 11:00am

Franklin Park Branch - Franklin Park Community Room

Join us for stories, rhymes and a craft.

Potato Head Fun @ DeMott Lane - all ages

Tue, Nov 26, 10:30am - 11:00am

DeMott Lane Branch

Join us to play with our collection of potato head friends (baby, kids, mom, dad, grandparents) and their clothes and body parts as you make new friends!

Drop-in Mahjong

Tue, Nov 26, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

DeMott Lane Branch - Media Room

Come play Mahjong at the library!

Chess Club for Kids @ DeMott Lane - for intermediate and advanced players

Tue, Nov 26, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

DeMott Lane Branch

Join us for a lightly-competitive, fun club to meet other chess players and share strategies.

Tech-Help @ DeMott Lane

Wed, Nov 27, 10:30am - 12:30pm

DeMott Lane Branch - Historical Room

Stop by for help with easy tech related questions. Registration is required.

Cancelled

Zumba Gold + Pilates

Wed, Nov 27, 2:00pm - 2:45pm

DeMott Lane Branch

Join us for this fun combo class that can be done sitting or standing.

All Branches Closed

Thu, Nov 28, All day

DeMott Lane Branch - Butterfly Room,Children's Reading Room,Community Room,Historical Room,Media Room

All Branches Closed

Fri, Nov 29, All day

DeMott Lane Branch - Butterfly Room,Children's Reading Room,Community Room,Historical Room,Media Room

All Branches Closed

Morning Rhymes @ Franklin Park Branch - Ages 0 - 4 Years

Mon, Dec 02, 10:30am - 10:45am

Franklin Park Branch - Franklin Park Community Room

Rhymes and a story for little ones!

Megabyte Mondays: Introduction Gmail - a computer class

Mon, Dec 02, 10:30am - 12:00pm

DeMott Lane Branch - Community Room

Megabyte Mondays are the library's weekly computer and technology classes.

Monday Morning Storytime @ Lewis Street - ages 0-5 years

Mon, Dec 02, 10:30am - 11:00am

Lewis Street Branch

Join us for a traditional 30-min storytime with stories, songs, rhymes and musical instruments like shakers and tambourines! Mon Dec 9 will be a Jingle Jingle Seasonal Storytime featuring holidays!

Drop-in Chess for Adults

Mon, Dec 02, 5:00pm - 7:30pm

DeMott Lane Branch - Media Room

We provide the chess boards, all you need is a desire to play!

Beginner Yoga

Mon, Dec 02, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

FTPL @ Home - Virtual Events 1

New to yoga? Learn the foundations for establishing a safe and effective yoga practice.

First Steps Basic English - Literacy Volunteers of Somerset County and GRWDB ESL course

Mon, Dec 02, 5:50pm - 7:50pm

DeMott Lane Branch - Community Room

A basic ESL class.

Adult DIY: Card Making Workshop - Adults

Mon, Dec 02, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Franklin Park Branch - Franklin Park Community Room

Join us for a festive card making workshop!

This event is full

Scribble Time @ Franklin Park Branch - Ages 1 - 4 Years

Tue, Dec 03, 10:30am - 11:00am

Franklin Park Branch - Franklin Park Community Room

"Scribble Time" is an introduction to crayons, glue and more for little ones.

Tai Chi for Beginners

Tue, Dec 03, 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, Dec 03, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

DeMott Lane Branch - Media Room

Come play Mahjong at the library!

Adult DIY: Card Making Workshop - Adults

Wed, Dec 04, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Franklin Park Branch - Franklin Park Community Room

Join us for a festive card making workshop!

This event is full

Zumba Gold + Pilates

Wed, Dec 04, 2:00pm - 2:45pm

DeMott Lane Branch - Community Room,Virtual Events 1

Join us for this fun combo class that can be done sitting or standing.

First Steps Basic English - Literacy Volunteers of Somerset County and GRWDB ESL course

Wed, Dec 04, 5:50pm - 7:50pm

DeMott Lane Branch - Community Room

A basic ESL class.

Afternoon Art Club @ Franklin Park Branch

Thu, Dec 05, 4:30pm - 5:00pm

Franklin Park Branch - Franklin Park Community Room

We'll explore a different art form each month.

Teen Chess Club

Thu, Dec 05, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

DeMott Lane Branch - Community Room

Come hang out and play some friendly games of chess! We’ll meet the 1st Thursday of each month. Open to students ages 12-17

Movie Matinee: It Ends With Us (2024)

Fri, Dec 06, 2:00pm - 4:10pm

DeMott Lane Branch - Community Room

Rated PG-13. 2 hours, 11 minutes.

ESL Conversation Class @ Lewis Street branch - adults and teens only

Sat, Dec 07, 11:00am - 11:45am

Lewis Street Branch

Join us for a free English As A Second Language conversation class on Saturday mornings at Lewis Street branch library (located within the Franklin Youth Center).

Morning Rhymes @ Franklin Park Branch - Ages 0 - 4 Years

Mon, Dec 09, 10:30am - 10:45am

Franklin Park Branch - Franklin Park Community Room

Rhymes and a story for little ones!

Megabyte Mondays: Google Calendar and Google Keep - a computer class

Mon, Dec 09, 10:30am - 12:00pm

DeMott Lane Branch - Community Room

Megabyte Mondays are the library's weekly computer and technology classes.

Monday Morning Storytime @ Lewis Street - ages 0-5 years

Mon, Dec 09, 10:30am - 11:00am

Lewis Street Branch

Join us for a traditional 30-min storytime with stories, songs, rhymes and musical instruments like shakers and tambourines! Mon Dec 9 will be a Jingle Jingle Seasonal Storytime featuring holidays!

Drop-in Chess for Adults

Mon, Dec 09, 5:00pm - 7:30pm

DeMott Lane Branch - Media Room

We provide the chess boards, all you need is a desire to play!

Beginner Yoga

Mon, Dec 09, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

FTPL @ Home - Virtual Events 1

New to yoga? Learn the foundations for establishing a safe and effective yoga practice.

First Steps Basic English - Literacy Volunteers of Somerset County and GRWDB ESL course

Mon, Dec 09, 5:50pm - 7:50pm

DeMott Lane Branch - Community Room

A basic ESL class.

Move, Breathe, Meditate @ Franklin Park Branch

Mon, Dec 09, 7:00pm - 7:45pm

Franklin Park Branch - Franklin Park Community Room

Learn how to start your meditation journey.

Storytime Adventures @ Franklin Park Branch - Ages 2 - 5 years

Tue, Dec 10, 10:30am - 11:00am

Franklin Park Branch - Franklin Park Community Room

Stories, rhymes and a craft for little ones!

Alzheimer’s New Jersey Family Support Group - for caregivers

Tue, Dec 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.

Watercolor Workshop @ Lewis Street branch - all ages

Tue, Dec 10, 4:00pm - 4:30pm

Lewis Street Branch

Create a masterpiece using the library's watercolor paints, brushes and watercolor paper!

Drop-in Mahjong

Tue, Dec 10, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

DeMott Lane Branch - Media Room

Come play Mahjong at the library!

Festive Holiday Gatherings - a virtual cooking class with Vanessa from Thirsty Radish

Tue, Dec 10, 7:00pm - 8:15pm

FTPL @ Home - Virtual Events 1

Watch our instructor prepare recipes in her kitchen, from yours!

Zumba Gold + Pilates

Wed, Dec 11, 2:00pm - 2:45pm

DeMott Lane Branch - Community Room,Virtual Events 1

Join us for this fun combo class that can be done sitting or standing.

Winter "Paint and Sip"

Wed, Dec 11, 4:00pm - 5:30pm

DeMott Lane Branch - Community Room

Adults are welcome to join us to paint an autumn-themed canvas and enjoy seasonal (non-alcoholic!) beverages.

Registration opens Monday, December 2 2024 at 10:15am

LEGO Club @ Franklin Park Branch

Wed, Dec 11, 4:00pm - 4:45pm

Franklin Park Branch - Franklin Park Community Room

Join us at the Franklin Park Branch for LEGO Club!

First Steps Basic English - Literacy Volunteers of Somerset County and GRWDB ESL course

Wed, Dec 11, 5:50pm - 7:45pm

DeMott Lane Branch - Community Room

A basic ESL class.

Rescheduled

Chair Yoga

Thu, Dec 12, 11:00am - 12:00pm

New date Thursday, December 12, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

FTPL @ Home

This gentle class focuses on an exploration of basic yoga poses and how to connect them through attention to breathing, alignment and mindfulness.

Chair Yoga

Thu, Dec 12, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

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.

Chocolate Dippers - Teen Cooking

Thu, Dec 12, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

DeMott Lane Branch - Community Room

Come prepared to make them and eat them! Open to students ages 12-17. Please register.

Meditation

Thu, Dec 12, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

FTPL @ Home - Virtual Events 1

Are you interested in trying meditation to reduce stress or calm your mind?

Adult DIY: Beginner Beading Class

Fri, Dec 13, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Franklin Park Branch - Franklin Park Community Room

Join us for a fun and informative beginner beading class!

This event is full

Adult Craft: Holiday Gift Tags

Fri, Dec 13, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

DeMott Lane Branch - Community Room

Make this craft with us!

Registration opens Monday, December 2 2024 at 10:15am

Pet Loss Support Group

Sun, Dec 15, 1:30pm - 3:00pm

DeMott Lane Branch - Historical Room,Virtual Events 1

Pet parents who have lost a pet, or anticipate a loss, gather to share stories and memories with like minds and hearts.

Merry MadLibs @ Lewis Street branch - ages 10-17 years

Mon, Dec 16, All day

Lewis Street Branch

Stop by the library to complete a seasonal MadLib during library hours while supplies last!

Morning Rhymes @ Franklin Park Branch - Ages 0 - 4 Years

Mon, Dec 16, 10:30am - 10:45am

Franklin Park Branch - Franklin Park Community Room

Rhymes and a story for little ones!

Megabyte Mondays: Introduction to PowerPoint - a computer class

Mon, Dec 16, 10:30am - 12:00pm

DeMott Lane Branch - Community Room

Megabyte Mondays are the library's weekly computer and technology classes.

Drop-in Chess for Adults

Mon, Dec 16, 5:00pm - 7:30pm

DeMott Lane Branch - Media Room

We provide the chess boards, all you need is a desire to play!

Beginner Yoga

Mon, Dec 16, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

FTPL @ Home - Virtual Events 1

New to yoga? Learn the foundations for establishing a safe and effective yoga practice.

First Steps Basic English - Literacy Volunteers of Somerset County and GRWDB ESL course

Mon, Dec 16, 5:50pm - 7:50pm

DeMott Lane Branch - Community Room

A basic ESL class.

Build & Play @ Franklin Park Branch - Ages 2 - 5 years

Tue, Dec 17, 10:30am - 11:00am

Franklin Park Branch - Franklin Park Community Room

Join us for a half hour of building with Duplos and Mega Blocks!

Ageless Grace

Tue, Dec 17, 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.

Tai Chi for Beginners (Virtual)

Tue, Dec 17, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

DeMott Lane Branch - Virtual Events 1

Experience authentic Tai Chi training, also referred to as 'Meditation in Motion,' with Dr. Gang Huang.

Cancelled

Silent Book Club

Tue, Dec 17, 6:00pm - 7:45pm

DeMott Lane Branch

Bring your own book to read in a quiet, communal setting!

Drop-in Mahjong

Tue, Dec 17, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

DeMott Lane Branch - Media Room

Come play Mahjong at the library!

Franklin Township Astronomy Club Monthly Meeting

Tue, Dec 17, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

DeMott Lane Branch - Community Room

Attend the monthly meeting!

Sit n' Stitch @ Franklin Park Branch

Wed, Dec 18, 11:00am - 12:30pm

Franklin Park Branch - Franklin Park Community Room

Share your current projects with fellow crafters!

Zumba Gold + Pilates

Wed, Dec 18, 2:00pm - 2:45pm

DeMott Lane Branch - Community Room,Virtual Events 1

Join us for this fun combo class that can be done sitting or standing.

Teen Kindness Club

Wed, Dec 18, 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 register!

3D Paper Snowflakes @ Lewis Street branch - ages 12-17 years

Wed, Dec 18, 4:00pm - 4:30pm

Lewis Street Branch

Learn how to craft a 3D paper snowflake!

Meeting: Library Board of Trustees

Wed, Dec 18, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

DeMott Lane Branch - Historical Room

Monthly meeting of the Library Board of Trustees. The public are welcome.

First Steps Basic English - Literacy Volunteers of Somerset County and GRWDB ESL course

Wed, Dec 18, 5:50pm - 7:50pm

DeMott Lane Branch - Community Room

A basic ESL class.

Open Books, Open Minds: Historical Fiction Book Club

Thu, Dec 19, 1:45pm - 2:45pm

Franklin Park Branch - Franklin Park Community Room

December's Selection: "The Story of Lucy Gault" by William Trevor

Tinker Time @ Franklin Park Branch - Ages 5-12 years

Thu, Dec 19, 4:30pm - 5:00pm

Franklin Park Branch - Franklin Park Community Room

Join us for a STEM activity!

Teen Crochet Club - Learn to Crochet with us!

Thu, Dec 19, 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, Dec 20, 11:00am - 11:45am

Franklin Park Branch - Franklin Park Community Room

Learn how to start your meditation journey.

Movie Matinee: Kinds of Kindness (2024)

Fri, Dec 20, 2:00pm - 4:45pm

DeMott Lane Branch - Community Room

Rated R. 2 hours, 45 minutes.

Bobbin Lacemaking

Sat, Dec 21, 10:30am - 4:30pm

DeMott Lane Branch - Community Room

The Cranberry Lacemakers of Central New Jersey work to preserve centuries-old hand bobbin lacemaking and tatting techniques.

Morning Rhymes @ Franklin Park Branch - Ages 0 - 4 Years

Mon, Dec 23, 10:30am - 10:45am

Franklin Park Branch - Franklin Park Community Room

Rhymes and a story for little ones!

Megabyte Mondays: iPhone Basics Series - a computer class

Mon, Dec 23, 10:30am - 12:00pm

DeMott Lane Branch - Community Room

Megabyte Mondays are the library's weekly computer and technology classes.

Drop-in Chess for Adults

Mon, Dec 23, 5:00pm - 7:30pm

DeMott Lane Branch - Media Room

We provide the chess boards, all you need is a desire to play!

Beginner Yoga

Mon, Dec 23, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

FTPL @ Home - Virtual Events 1

New to yoga? Learn the foundations for establishing a safe and effective yoga practice.

All Branches Closed

Tue, Dec 24, All day

DeMott Lane Branch - Butterfly Room,Children's Reading Room,Community Room,Historical Room,Media Room

All Branches Closed

Wed, Dec 25, All day

DeMott Lane Branch - Butterfly Room,Children's Reading Room,Community Room,Historical Room,Media Room

All Branches Closed

Morning Rhymes @ Franklin Park Branch - Ages 0 - 4 Years

Mon, Dec 30, 10:30am - 10:45am

Franklin Park Branch - Franklin Park Community Room

Rhymes and a story for little ones!

Megabyte Mondays: iPhone Basics Series - a computer class

Mon, Dec 30, 10:30am - 12:00pm

DeMott Lane Branch - Community Room

Megabyte Mondays are the library's weekly computer and technology classes.

Drop-in Chess for Adults

Mon, Dec 30, 5:00pm - 7:30pm

DeMott Lane Branch - Media Room

We provide the chess boards, all you need is a desire to play!

Beginner Yoga

Mon, Dec 30, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

FTPL @ Home - Virtual Events 1

New to yoga? Learn the foundations for establishing a safe and effective yoga practice.

DIY New Year's Time Capsule - Teen Craft!

Mon, Dec 30, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Franklin Park Branch - Franklin Park Community Room

Decorate your own time capsule box to fill with your memories of 2024! Open to students ages 12-17. Please register.

Second Saturday Book Club - Happiness Falls by Angie Kim

Sat, Jan 11, 11:00am - 12:00pm

DeMott Lane Branch - Historical Room

Join us for a meeting of the FTPL Second Saturday Book Club! Now held in-person at the DeMott Lane Branch. No registration required!

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The Lorax Craftivity

Geared toward 4-8 year olds

Monday, April 184:00pm - 7:00pm

DeMott Lane Branch

DeMott Lane Branch

DeMott Lane Branch

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