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Tai Chi for Beginners (in person)

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

Dr. Gang Huang, the founder of 'Seeking Tai Chi,' will be teaching Tai Chi classes for those who have little or no Tai Chi experience.

The focus will be on fundamentals that aim to improve strength, balance, coordination, and inner piece to lead to healthy living. It is not necessary to attend previous classes to benefit from a Tai Chi for Beginner session. This will be a perfect opportunity to get to experience authentic Tai Chi training which is also referred to as 'Meditation in Motion.'

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Health & Wellness |

TAGS: | fitness | exercise |

DeMott Lane Branch

Phone: 732-873-8700

Hours
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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


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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Tue, Nov 25, 10:30am - 11:00am
Franklin Park Branch - Franklin Park Community Room
Stories, rhymes and a craft for little ones!

Tue, Nov 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.
This event is full

Tue, Nov 25, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
DeMott Lane Branch - Media Room
Come play Mahjong at the library!

Tue, Nov 25, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
DeMott Lane Branch
Join us for a lightly-competitive club to meet other chess players and share strategies.

Wed, Nov 26, 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Lewis Street Branch
Gobble, gobble... bring your whole family out to the library to play BINGO where all the prizes are books!

Thu, Nov 27, All day
DeMott Lane Branch - Butterfly Room,Community Room,Historical Room,Media Room
All Branches Closed

Fri, Nov 28, All day
DeMott Lane Branch - Butterfly Room,Community Room,Historical Room,Media Room
All Branches Closed

Mon, Dec 01, 10:30am - 12:00pm
DeMott Lane Branch - Community Room
Megabyte Mondays are the library's weekly computer and technology classes.

Mon, Dec 01, 10:30am - 10:45am
Franklin Park Branch - Franklin Park Community Room
Rhymes and a story for little ones!

Mon, Dec 01, 10:30am - 10:45am
DeMott Lane Branch
A lapsit program for our youngest ones (accompanied by parents or caregivers). Babies will bounce through this active 15-minute program!

Mon, Dec 01, 10:30am - 11:00am
Lewis Street Branch
A traditional 30-min storytime with stories, songs, rhymes & musical instruments like shakers and drums! * Dec 9 session is a Jingle Jingle Storytime incorporating many of the season's holidays!

Mon, Dec 01, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
DeMott Lane Branch - Media Room
We provide the chess boards, all you need is a desire to play!

Mon, Dec 01, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
DeMott Lane Branch - Virtual Events 1
New to yoga? Learn the foundations for establishing a safe and effective yoga practice. 

Mon, Dec 01, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Lewis Street Branch
Learn the art of beautiful gift wrapping. Bring a gift to wrap and use the library's supplies!

Mon, Dec 01, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
DeMott Lane Branch
Listen to a silly llama story while celebrating National Llama Day create a llam-azing craft and learn your llama name!

Tue, Dec 02, 10:30am - 11:00am
Franklin Park Branch - Franklin Park Community Room
"Scribble Time" is an introduction to crayons, glue and more for little ones.

Tue, Dec 02, 10:30am - 11:00am
DeMott Lane Branch
A musical storytime with bells! We'll be singing stories, rhymes and seasonal songs like Jingle Bells!

Tue, Dec 02, 11:00am - 12:00pm
DeMott Lane Branch - Community Room
An art history lecture about a holiday tradition at The Met.

Tue, Dec 02, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
DeMott Lane Branch - Media Room
Come play Mahjong at the library!

Tue, Dec 02, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
DeMott Lane Branch
Join us for a lightly-competitive club to meet other chess players & share strategies.

Wed, Dec 03, 10:30am - 12:30pm
DeMott Lane Branch - Historical Room
Stop by for help with easy tech related questions. Registration is required.

Wed, Dec 03, 10:30am - 11:00am
DeMott Lane Branch
A traditional half-hour themed storytime that includes stories, songs, fingerplays and movement activities.

Wed, Dec 03, 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.
This event is full

Wed, Dec 03, 2:00pm - 2:15pm
DeMott Lane Branch
A lapsit program for our youngest ones (accompanied by parents or caregivers). Babies will bounce through this active 15-minute program!

Wed, Dec 03, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
DeMott Lane Branch
Stop by the Children's Room to do a little service by coloring pages for the non-profit organization "Color-A-Smile". Attendees earn 30 mins of volunteer time.

Thu, Dec 04, 10:30am - 11:00am
DeMott Lane Branch
Enjoy dancing to favorites such as Skip to my Lou, Looby Loo and Bluebird Through My Window!

Thu, Dec 04, 11:00am - 12:00pm
FTPL @ Home - Virtual Events 1
This gentle class focuses on an exploration of basic yoga poses and how to connect them through attention to breathing, alignment and mindfulness.

Thu, Dec 04, 4:45pm - 5:30pm
Franklin Park Branch - Franklin Park Community Room
We'll explore a different art form each month. December: Make your own holiday cards!

Thu, Dec 04, 5:30pm - 6:00pm
DeMott Lane Branch
Practice your art skills on this festive, seasonal craft!

Thu, Dec 04, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
DeMott Lane Branch - Community Room
Casual hangout with games & the usual snacks plus a selection of festive cookies! We have chess, Uno, CAH, Exploding Kittens, Jenga, Taco Cat Goat Cheese Pizza & more. Open to Teens ages 12-17

Thu, Dec 04, 6:30pm - 6:45pm
DeMott Lane Branch
Young children, accompanied by parents or caregivers, develop language in this active 15-minute rhymes program which includes a simple story!

Fri, Dec 05, 10:30am - 11:00am
DeMott Lane Branch
Stories, songs and fingerplay fun! *Please note that Dec 19 will be a seasonal Rhythm & Rhymes!

Fri, Dec 05, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Franklin Park Branch - Franklin Park Community Room
Ring in the holiday season by making pomander balls from oranges and cloves to scent your home!
This event is full

Fri, Dec 05, 2:00pm - 3:50pm
DeMott Lane Branch - Community Room
Rated PG-13. 1 hour, 51 minutes.

Sat, Dec 06, 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.

Sun, Dec 07, 2:00pm - 2:30pm
DeMott Lane Branch
Celebrate National Slime Day with snowflake slime-making. Be prepared for an ooey gooey good time! (while supplies last)

Mon, Dec 08, 10:30am - 10:45am
Franklin Park Branch - Franklin Park Community Room
Rhymes and a story for little ones!

Mon, Dec 08, 10:30am - 12:00pm
DeMott Lane Branch - Community Room
Megabyte Mondays are the library's weekly computer and technology classes.

Mon, Dec 08, 10:30am - 10:45am
DeMott Lane Branch
A lapsit program for our youngest ones (accompanied by parents or caregivers). Babies will bounce through this active 15-minute program!

Mon, Dec 08, 10:30am - 11:00am
Lewis Street Branch
A traditional 30-min storytime with stories, songs, rhymes & musical instruments like shakers and drums! * Dec 9 session is a Jingle Jingle Storytime incorporating many of the season's holidays!

Mon, Dec 08, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
DeMott Lane Branch - Media Room
We provide the chess boards, all you need is a desire to play!

Mon, Dec 08, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
DeMott Lane Branch - Virtual Events 1
New to yoga? Learn the foundations for establishing a safe and effective yoga practice. 

Mon, Dec 08, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
DeMott Lane Branch
Come make tags for your gifts this holiday season! (while supplies last)

Tue, Dec 09, 10:30am - 11:00am
Franklin Park Branch - Franklin Park Community Room
Stories, rhymes and a craft for little ones!

Tue, Dec 09, 10:30am - 11:00am
DeMott Lane Branch
Join us to hear snowman stories and then stay to play as you connect with current pals and make new friends during this social activity!

Cancelled
Tue, Dec 09, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
DeMott Lane Branch
Held on the 2nd Tuesday of each month, Alzheimer’s New Jersey Family Support Groups provide families and caregivers with the emotional support and education they need.

Tue, Dec 09, 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Lewis Street Branch
Create a masterpiece using the library's watercolor paints, brushes and paper.

Rescheduled
Tue, Dec 09, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
New date Tuesday, October 07, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
DeMott Lane Branch
Experience authentic Tai Chi training, also referred to as 'Meditation in Motion,' with Dr. Gang Huang.

Tue, Dec 09, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
DeMott Lane Branch - Media Room
Come play Mahjong at the library!

Tue, Dec 09, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
DeMott Lane Branch
Join us for a lightly-competitive club to meet other chess players & share strategies.

Wed, Dec 10, 10:30am - 11:00am
DeMott Lane Branch
A traditional half-hour themed storytime that includes stories, songs, fingerplays and movement activities.

Wed, Dec 10, 11:00am - 12:00pm
DeMott Lane Branch - Community Room
Learn "Emotional Freedom Techniques" or "tapping" to help reduce stress and gain control of your emotions.

Wed, Dec 10, 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.
This event is full

Wed, Dec 10, 2:00pm - 2:15pm
DeMott Lane Branch
A lapsit program for our youngest ones (accompanied by parents or caregivers). Babies will bounce through this active 15-minute program!

Wed, Dec 10, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
DeMott Lane Branch - Community Room
Adults are welcome to join us to paint a maple leaf-themed canvas and enjoy (non-alcoholic!) beverages.
Registration opens Monday, December 1 2025 at 10:15am

Wed, Dec 10, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
DeMott Lane Branch - Historical Room
Stop by for help with easy tech related questions. Registration is required.

Wed, Dec 10, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
DeMott Lane Branch
Join us for round dances and a raffle for books!

Thu, Dec 11, 10:30am - 11:00am
DeMott Lane Branch
Toddlers experience Fingerpainting during this program which encourages art as a process…not a project!

Rescheduled
Thu, Dec 11, 11:00am - 12:00pm
New date Thursday, December 04, 11:00am - 12:00pm
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.

Thu, Dec 11, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
DeMott Lane Branch - Community Room
Learn how to start your meditation journey.

Thu, Dec 11, 5:30pm - 6:00pm
DeMott Lane Branch
Decorate a reindeer ornament to use as a gift tag, tree ornament or festive decoration!

Thu, Dec 11, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Franklin Park Branch - Franklin Park Community Room
Open to students ages 12-17. Please register. Supplies limited.

Thu, Dec 11, 6:30pm - 6:45pm
DeMott Lane Branch
Young children, accompanied by parents or caregivers, develop language in this active 15-minute rhymes program which includes a simple story!

Fri, Dec 12, 10:30am - 11:00am
DeMott Lane Branch
Stories, songs and fingerplay fun! *Please note that Dec 19 will be a seasonal Rhythm & Rhymes!

Fri, Dec 12, 2:00pm - 3:40pm
DeMott Lane Branch - Community Room
Rated PG-13. 1 hour, 38 minutes.

Sat, Dec 13, 1:00pm - 1:45pm
Lewis Street Branch
Join us for a free conversation class. Make new friends and chat in English! All levels welcome.

Mon, Dec 15, 10:00am - 8:00pm
Lewis Street Branch
Stop by the library today to complete a MadLib during library hours, 10-8pm (while supplies last)

Mon, Dec 15, 10:30am - 10:45am
Franklin Park Branch - Franklin Park Community Room
Rhymes and a story for little ones!

Mon, Dec 15, 10:30am - 12:00pm
DeMott Lane Branch - Community Room
Megabyte Mondays are the library's weekly computer and technology classes.

Mon, Dec 15, 10:30am - 10:45am
DeMott Lane Branch
A lapsit program for our youngest ones (accompanied by parents or caregivers). Babies will bounce through this active 15-minute program!

Mon, Dec 15, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
DeMott Lane Branch - Media Room
We provide the chess boards, all you need is a desire to play!

Mon, Dec 15, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
DeMott Lane Branch - Virtual Events 1
New to yoga? Learn the foundations for establishing a safe and effective yoga practice. 

Tue, Dec 16, 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.

Tue, Dec 16, 10:30am - 11:00am
DeMott Lane Branch
A simple and easy craft for our younger patrons (while supplies last)

Tue, Dec 16, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Franklin Park Branch - Franklin Park Community Room
Men and women are joining in the fun of this evidence-based seated exercise, using the cutting edge science of neuroplasticity.

Tue, Dec 16, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
DeMott Lane Branch - Media Room
Come play Mahjong at the library!

Tue, Dec 16, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
DeMott Lane Branch - Community Room
Explore the fascinating history behind holiday traditions that began during the Gilded Age, and sample treats from The Gilded Age Christmas Cookbook!

Tue, Dec 16, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
DeMott Lane Branch - Historical Room
Attend their monthly meeting!

Tue, Dec 16, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
DeMott Lane Branch
Join us for a lightly-competitive club to meet other chess players & share strategies.

Wed, Dec 17, 10:30am - 12:30pm
DeMott Lane Branch - Historical Room
Stop by for help with easy tech related questions. Registration is required.

Wed, Dec 17, 10:30am - 11:00am
DeMott Lane Branch
A traditional half-hour themed storytime that includes stories, songs, fingerplays and movement activities.

Wed, Dec 17, 11:00am - 12:00pm
DeMott Lane Branch - Community Room
Learn how to start your meditation journey.

Wed, Dec 17, 11:00am - 12:30pm
Franklin Park Branch - Franklin Park Community Room
Share your current projects with fellow crafters!

Wed, Dec 17, 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.
This event is full

Wed, Dec 17, 2:00pm - 2:15pm
DeMott Lane Branch
A lapsit program for our youngest ones (accompanied by parents or caregivers). Babies will bounce through this active 15-minute program!

Wed, Dec 17, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
DeMott Lane Branch - Community Room
Join us for a community service activity and earn an hour of volunteer time. Open to students ages 12-17. Snacks will be served! Please be sure to register.

Wed, Dec 17, 5:45pm - 7:00pm
DeMott Lane Branch - Historical Room
Monthly meeting of the Library Board of Trustees. The public are welcome.

Thu, Dec 18, 10:30am - 11:00am
DeMott Lane Branch
Paint a snowflake using the library's watercolor paper, brushes and paint while listening to instrumental music! (while supplies last)

Thu, Dec 18, 11:00am - 12:00pm
FTPL @ Home - Virtual Events 1
This gentle class focuses on an exploration of basic yoga poses and how to connect them through attention to breathing, alignment and mindfulness.

Thu, Dec 18, 1:45pm - 2:45pm
Franklin Park Branch - Franklin Park Community Room
December's Selection: The Stolen Lady by Laura Morelli

Thu, Dec 18, 4:45pm - 5:30pm
Franklin Park Branch - Franklin Park Community Room
Join us at the Franklin Park Branch for LEGO Club!

Thu, Dec 18, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
DeMott Lane Branch - Community Room
Aspiring and established writers alike are invited to join us at the library and write together in a quiet space during these dedicated time.

Thu, Dec 18, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Franklin Park Branch - Franklin Park Community Room
Teens come learn to crochet! Open to students ages 12-17. Teens who know how to crochet are welcome to come and stitch with us! Please register.

Thu, Dec 18, 6:30pm - 6:45pm
DeMott Lane Branch
Young children, accompanied by parents or caregivers, develop language in this active 15-minute rhymes program which includes a simple story!

Fri, Dec 19, 10:30am - 11:00am
DeMott Lane Branch
Stories, songs and fingerplay fun! *Please note that Dec 19 will be a seasonal Rhythm & Rhymes!

Fri, Dec 19, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Franklin Park Branch - Franklin Park Community Room
Learn how to start your meditation journey.

Sat, Dec 20, 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.

Sun, Dec 21, 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.

Mon, Dec 22, 10:30am - 10:45am
Franklin Park Branch - Franklin Park Community Room
Rhymes and a story for little ones!

Mon, Dec 22, 10:30am - 12:00pm
DeMott Lane Branch - Community Room
Megabyte Mondays are the library's weekly computer and technology classes.

Mon, Dec 22, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
DeMott Lane Branch - Media Room
We provide the chess boards, all you need is a desire to play!

Mon, Dec 22, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
DeMott Lane Branch - Virtual Events 1
New to yoga? Learn the foundations for establishing a safe and effective yoga practice. 

Tue, Dec 23, 10:30am - 11:00am
Franklin Park Branch - Franklin Park Community Room
Stories, rhymes and a craft for little ones!

Rescheduled
Tue, Dec 23, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
New date Tuesday, November 04, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
DeMott Lane Branch
Experience authentic Tai Chi training, also referred to as 'Meditation in Motion,' with Dr. Gang Huang.

Tue, Dec 23, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
DeMott Lane Branch - Media Room
Come play Mahjong at the library!

Wed, Dec 24, All day
DeMott Lane Branch - Butterfly Room,Community Room,Historical Room,Media Room
All Branches Closed

Thu, Dec 25, All day
DeMott Lane Branch - Butterfly Room,Community Room,Historical Room,Media Room
All Branches Closed

Mon, Dec 29, 10:30am - 12:00pm
DeMott Lane Branch - Community Room
Megabyte Mondays are the library's weekly computer and technology classes.

Mon, Dec 29, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
DeMott Lane Branch - Media Room
We provide the chess boards, all you need is a desire to play!

Mon, Dec 29, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
DeMott Lane Branch - Virtual Events 1
New to yoga? Learn the foundations for establishing a safe and effective yoga practice. 

Tue, Dec 30, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
DeMott Lane Branch - Community Room
We’ll learn how to make some fun balloon sculptures! Open to students ages 12-17. Please register.

Tue, Dec 30, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
DeMott Lane Branch - Media Room
Come play Mahjong at the library!