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Once Upon A Time @ DeMott Lane in Children's Program Room

geared for ages 3 to 6 years old

2023-04-11 10:30:00 2023-04-11 11:00:00 America/New_York Once Upon A Time @ DeMott Lane in Children's Program Room A traditional half-hour themed storytime that includes stories, songs, fingerplays and movement activities. DeMott Lane Branch -

Tuesday, April 11
10:30am - 11:00am

Add to Calendar 2023-04-11 10:30:00 2023-04-11 11:00:00 America/New_York Once Upon A Time @ DeMott Lane in Children's Program Room A traditional half-hour themed storytime that includes stories, songs, fingerplays and movement activities. DeMott Lane Branch -

A traditional half-hour themed storytime that includes stories, songs, fingerplays and movement activities.

A traditional half-hour storytime that includes stories, songs, fingerplays and movement activities such as the interactive Weather Song as well as Days of the Week and Months of the Year songs. Based around a theme, each program is designed to help prepare preschoolers for Kindergarten and foster a lifelong love of learning!  April 4: Bunnies, Chicks & Lambs - Spring on the Farm!  April 11: Unicorns (Let's Celebrate National Unicorn Day!)  April 18: Our Pretty Planet (Earth Day)  April 25: 3-2-1 Blast Off! (Outer Space)

AGE GROUP: | Preschoolers |

EVENT TYPE: | Storytimes |

TAGS: | children |

DeMott Lane Branch

Phone: 732-873-8700

Hours

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

Tue, Apr 16, 10:30am - 11:00am
Franklin Park Branch - Franklin Park Community Room
Fun with blocks!

Tue, Apr 16, 10:30am - 11:00am
DeMott Lane Branch
Children create a craft based upon a favorite story!

Tue, Apr 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.
Registration is now closed

Rescheduled
Tue, Apr 16, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
New date Tuesday, April 16, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Franklin Park Branch
Men and women are joining in the fun of this evidence-based seated exercise, using the cutting edge science of neuroplasticity.

Tue, Apr 16, 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.

Tue, Apr 16, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
DeMott Lane Branch - Community Room
Attend the monthly meeting!

Canceled
Tue, Apr 16, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
DeMott Lane Branch
Come play or learn to play with others!

Wed, Apr 17, 10:30am - 11:00am
DeMott Lane Branch
There are no couch potatoes at the library! Join us to play with our new Mr. Potato Heads, read potato stories, learn potato facts and make some new friends!

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

Wed, Apr 17, 2:15pm - 3:00pm
DeMott Lane Branch - Community Room
Join us for this fun combo class that can be done sitting or standing.

Wed, Apr 17, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Franklin Park Branch - Franklin Park 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, Apr 17, 5:50pm - 7:50pm
DeMott Lane Branch - Community Room
A basic ESL class.

Thu, Apr 18, 10:30am - 11:00am
DeMott Lane Branch
Do you like our sparkly ribbon bookmarks? Children will decorate bookmarks and meet the librarian behind our special bookmarks.. Ms. Jan!

Thu, Apr 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!

Fri, Apr 19, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
DeMott Lane Branch - Community Room
Attend this papercraft class led by Sharon. 
This event is full

Sun, Apr 21, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
DeMott Lane Branch
Spend part of your week off making new friends at the library ~ gather at the Community Coloring Table any time we are open!

Sun, Apr 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, Apr 22, 10:00am - 7:00pm
DeMott Lane Branch
Spend part of your week off making new friends at the library ~ gather at the Community Coloring Table any time we are open!

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

Mon, Apr 22, 10:30am - 11:00am
Lewis Street Branch
Traditional 30-min storytime with stories, songs, rhymes & musical instruments!

Mon, Apr 22, 5:00pm - 7:30pm
DeMott Lane Branch - Media Room
We provide the chess boards, all you need is a desire to play!

Mon, Apr 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. 

Mon, Apr 22, 5:50pm - 7:50pm
DeMott Lane Branch - Community Room
A basic ESL class.

Mon, Apr 22, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
DeMott Lane Branch
Celebrate Earth Day with us by creating a Tic-Tac-Toe game to go and play a few rounds!

Mon, Apr 22, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Franklin Park Branch - Franklin Park Community Room
We'll make these adorable cactus pet rocks! Please be sure to register. Open to students ages 12-17.

Tue, Apr 23, 10:00am - 7:00pm
DeMott Lane Branch
Stop by anytime we are open today to play some classic games!

Tue, Apr 23, 10:00am - 7:00pm
DeMott Lane Branch
Spend part of your week off making new friends at the library ~ gather at the Community Coloring Table any time we are open!

Canceled
Tue, Apr 23, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
DeMott Lane Branch
Come play or learn to play with others!

Wed, Apr 24, 10:00am - 7:00pm
DeMott Lane Branch
Celebrate National Superhero Day by going on a scavenger hunt in the Children's Room at DeMott Lane!

Wed, Apr 24, 10:00am - 7:00pm
DeMott Lane Branch
Spend part of your week off making new friends at the library ~ gather at the Community Coloring Table any time we are open!

Wed, Apr 24, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Franklin Park Branch - Franklin Park Community Room
Learn the steps to make beautiful cards!

Wed, Apr 24, 2:15pm - 3:00pm
DeMott Lane Branch - Community Room
Join us for this fun combo class that can be done sitting or standing.

Wed, Apr 24, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
DeMott Lane Branch - Historical Room
Monthly meeting of the Library Board of Trustees. The public are welcome.

Wed, Apr 24, 5:50pm - 7:50pm
DeMott Lane Branch - Community Room
A basic ESL class.

Thu, Apr 25, 10:00am - 7:00pm
DeMott Lane Branch
Spend part of your week off making new friends at the library ~ gather at the Community Coloring Table any time we are open!

Thu, Apr 25, 10:30am - 11:00am
DeMott Lane Branch
Work together to set up domino runs, then topple them over!

Thu, Apr 25, 11:00am - 12:00pm
DeMott Lane Branch - 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, Apr 25, 5:30pm - 6:00pm
DeMott Lane Branch
Craft thank "ewes" to give out to teachers, moms or anyone you would like to thank!

Thu, Apr 25, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Franklin Park Branch - Franklin Park Community Room
April's Selection: The Paris Apartment by Lucy Foley

Fri, Apr 26, 10:00am - 4:00pm
DeMott Lane Branch
Drop-in anytime from 10-5pm on Friday, April 26 to hunt for favorite book characters from your favorite children's novels!

Fri, Apr 26, 10:00am - 5:00pm
DeMott Lane Branch
Spend part of your week off making new friends at the library ~ gather at the Community Coloring Table any time we are open!

Fri, Apr 26, 2:00pm - 4:40pm
DeMott Lane Branch - Community Room
Rated R. TRT 2 hours, 38 minutes.

Mon, Apr 29, 10:30am - 10:45am
Franklin Park Branch - Franklin Park Community Room
Rhymes and a story for little ones!

Mon, Apr 29, 10:30am - 12:30pm
DeMott Lane Branch - Historical Room
Stop by for help with easy tech related questions. Registration is required.

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

Mon, Apr 29, 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, Apr 29, 10:30am - 11:00am
Lewis Street Branch
Traditional 30-min storytime with stories, songs, rhymes & musical instruments!

Mon, Apr 29, 5:00pm - 7:30pm
DeMott Lane Branch - Media Room
We provide the chess boards, all you need is a desire to play!

Mon, Apr 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. 

Mon, Apr 29, 5:50pm - 7:50pm
DeMott Lane Branch - Community Room
A basic ESL class.

Mon, Apr 29, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Franklin Park Branch - Franklin Park Community Room
Come prepared to make some and eat some! Open to students ages 12-17. Please be sure to register.

Canceled
Tue, Apr 30, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
DeMott Lane Branch
Come play or learn to play with others!

Wed, May 01, 2:00pm - 2:45pm
DeMott Lane Branch - Community Room A,Virtual Events 1
Join us for this fun combo class that can be done sitting or standing.

Wed, May 01, 5:50pm - 7:50pm
DeMott Lane Branch - Community Room
A basic ESL class.

Wed, May 01, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
DeMott Lane Branch - Virtual Events 1
Watch our instructor prepare recipes in her kitchen--from yours!

Thu, May 02, 7:00pm - 7:30pm
Franklin Park Branch - Franklin Park Community Room
Stop by the library for a quick craft for kids!

Mon, May 06, 10:30am - 12:00pm
DeMott Lane Branch - Community Room
Megabyte Mondays are the library's weekly computer and technology classes.

Mon, May 06, 10:30am - 10:45am
Franklin Park Branch - Franklin Park Community Room
Rhymes and a story for little ones!

Mon, May 06, 5:00pm - 7:30pm
DeMott Lane Branch - Media Room
We provide the chess boards, all you need is a desire to play!

Mon, May 06, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
FTPL @ Home - Virtual Events 1
New to yoga? Learn the foundations for establishing a safe and effective yoga practice. 

Mon, May 06, 5:50pm - 7:50pm
DeMott Lane Branch - Community Room
A basic ESL class.

Mon, May 06, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Franklin Park Branch - Franklin Park Community Room
Learn the steps to make beautiful cards!

Tue, May 07, 10:30am - 11:00am
Franklin Park Branch - Franklin Park Community Room
Join us for stories, rhymes and a craft. May 7: Owls! May 21: Space!

Tue, May 07, 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.

Tue, May 07, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
DeMott Lane Branch - Media Room
Come play or learn to play with others!

Wed, May 08, 10:30am - 11:00am
Franklin Park Branch - Franklin Park Community Room
Stop by the library for a quick craft for kids!

Wed, May 08, 2:00pm - 2:45pm
DeMott Lane Branch - Community Room A,Virtual Events 1
Join us for this fun combo class that can be done sitting or standing.

Wed, May 08, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Franklin Park Branch - Franklin Park Community Room
Join us at the Franklin Park Branch for LEGO Club!

Wed, May 08, 5:50pm - 7:50pm
DeMott Lane Branch - Community Room
A basic ESL class.

Thu, May 09, 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, May 09, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
FTPL @ Home - Virtual Events 1
Are you interested in trying meditation to reduce stress or calm your mind?

Sat, May 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!

Mon, May 13, 10:30am - 12:00pm
DeMott Lane Branch - Community Room
Megabyte Mondays are the library's weekly computer and technology classes.

Mon, May 13, 10:30am - 10:45am
Franklin Park Branch - Franklin Park Community Room
Rhymes and a story for little ones!

Mon, May 13, 5:00pm - 7:30pm
DeMott Lane Branch - Media Room
We provide the chess boards, all you need is a desire to play!

Mon, May 13, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
FTPL @ Home - Virtual Events 1
New to yoga? Learn the foundations for establishing a safe and effective yoga practice. 

Mon, May 13, 5:50pm - 7:50pm
DeMott Lane Branch - Community Room
A basic ESL class.

Mon, May 13, 7:00pm - 7:45pm
Franklin Park Branch - Franklin Park Community Room
Learn how to start your meditation journey.

Tue, May 14, 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, May 14, 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.

Tue, May 14, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Franklin Park Branch - Franklin Park Community Room
Play with the library's collection of building sets!

Tue, May 14, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
DeMott Lane Branch - Media Room
Come play or learn to play with others!

Wed, May 15, 2:00pm - 2:45pm
DeMott Lane Branch - Community Room A,Virtual Events 1
Join us for this fun combo class that can be done sitting or standing.

Wed, May 15, 5:50pm - 7:50pm
DeMott Lane Branch - Community Room
A basic ESL class.

Thu, May 16, 4:30pm - 5:15pm
Franklin Park Branch - Franklin Park Community Room
We'll explore a different art form each month.

Sat, May 18, 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, May 19, 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, May 20, 10:30am - 12:00pm
DeMott Lane Branch - Community Room
Megabyte Mondays are the library's weekly computer and technology classes.

Mon, May 20, 10:30am - 10:45am
Franklin Park Branch - Franklin Park Community Room
Rhymes and a story for little ones!

Mon, May 20, 5:00pm - 7:30pm
DeMott Lane Branch - Media Room
We provide the chess boards, all you need is a desire to play!

Mon, May 20, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
FTPL @ Home - Virtual Events 1
New to yoga? Learn the foundations for establishing a safe and effective yoga practice. 

Mon, May 20, 5:50pm - 7:50pm
DeMott Lane Branch - Community Room
A basic ESL class.

Tue, May 21, 10:30am - 11:00am
Franklin Park Branch - Franklin Park Community Room
Join us for stories, rhymes and a craft. May 7: Owls! May 21: Space!

Tue, May 21, 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, May 21, 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.

Tue, May 21, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
DeMott Lane Branch - Historical Room
Attend the monthly meeting!

Tue, May 21, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
DeMott Lane Branch - Media Room
Come play or learn to play with others!

Wed, May 22, 11:00am - 12:30pm
Franklin Park Branch - Franklin Park Community Room
Share your current projects with fellow crafters!

Wed, May 22, 2:00pm - 2:45pm
DeMott Lane Branch - Community Room A,Virtual Events 1
Join us for this fun combo class that can be done sitting or standing.

Wed, May 22, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
DeMott Lane Branch - Historical Room
Monthly meeting of the Library Board of Trustees. The public are welcome.

Wed, May 22, 5:50pm - 7:50pm
DeMott Lane Branch - Community Room
A basic ESL class.

Wed, May 22, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
DeMott Lane Branch - Virtual Events 1
Enjoy carefree fun this summer without worrying about paperwork, clutter, and vacation items.

Thu, May 23, 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.

Fri, May 24, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
DeMott Lane Branch - Community Room
Attend this papercraft class led by Sharon.
Registration opens Wednesday, May 1 2024 at 10:15am

Sat, May 25, All day
DeMott Lane Branch - Butterfly Room,Children's Reading Room,Community Room,Historical Room,Media Room
All Branches Closed

Sun, May 26, All day
DeMott Lane Branch - Butterfly Room,Children's Reading Room,Community Room,Historical Room,Media Room
All Branches Closed

Mon, May 27, All day
DeMott Lane Branch - Butterfly Room,Children's Reading Room,Community Room,Historical Room,Media Room
All Branches Closed

Tue, May 28, 10:30am - 11:00am
Franklin Park Branch - Franklin Park Community Room
Fun with blocks!

Tue, May 28, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
DeMott Lane Branch - Media Room
Come play or learn to play with others!

Wed, May 29, 2:00pm - 2:45pm
DeMott Lane Branch - Community Room A,Virtual Events 1
Join us for this fun combo class that can be done sitting or standing.

Thu, May 30, 7:00pm - 7:45pm
Franklin Park Branch - Franklin Park Community Room
May's Selection: "The Baby on the Fire Escape" by Julie Phillips

Fri, May 31, 11:00am - 11:45am
Franklin Park Branch - Franklin Park Community Room
Learn how to start your meditation journey.

Mon, Jun 03, 5:00pm - 7:30pm
DeMott Lane Branch - Media Room
We provide the chess boards, all you need is a desire to play!

Mon, Jun 03, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
FTPL @ Home - Virtual Events 1
New to yoga? Learn the foundations for establishing a safe and effective yoga practice. 

Tue, Jun 04, 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.

Canceled
Tue, Jun 04, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
DeMott Lane Branch
Come play or learn to play with others!

Tue, Jun 04, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
DeMott Lane Branch - Virtual Events 1
Watch our instructor prepare recipes in her kitchen--from yours!

Wed, Jun 05, 2:00pm - 2:45pm
DeMott Lane Branch - Community Room A,Virtual Events 1
Join us for this fun combo class that can be done sitting or standing.

Mon, Jun 10, 5:00pm - 7:30pm
DeMott Lane Branch - Media Room
We provide the chess boards, all you need is a desire to play!

Mon, Jun 10, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
FTPL @ Home - Virtual Events 1
New to yoga? Learn the foundations for establishing a safe and effective yoga practice. 

Tue, Jun 11, 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.

Wed, Jun 12, 2:00pm - 2:45pm
DeMott Lane Branch - Community Room A,Virtual Events 1
Join us for this fun combo class that can be done sitting or standing.

Thu, Jun 13, 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, Jun 13, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
FTPL @ Home - Virtual Events 1
Are you interested in trying meditation to reduce stress or calm your mind?

Sat, Jun 15, 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.