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First Steps Basic English

Literacy Volunteers of Somerset County and GRWDB ESL course

2023-11-15 17:50:00 2023-11-15 19:50:00 America/New_York First Steps Basic English A basic ESL class. DeMott Lane Branch - Community Room AB

Wednesday, November 15
5:50pm - 7:50pm

Add to Calendar 2023-11-15 17:50:00 2023-11-15 19:50:00 America/New_York First Steps Basic English A basic ESL class. DeMott Lane Branch - Community Room AB

DeMott Lane Branch

Community Room AB

A basic ESL class.

Somerset County is funding a new program to teach English language to adults for free. First Steps Basic English is an 18-month pilot program is being overseen by the Greater Raritan Workforce Development Board in partnership with the Literacy Volunteers of Somerset County, Raritan Valley Community College, Hunterdon County Educational Services Commission, and public library partners. 

Visit this website for more information. You can fill out this form or contact the Literacy Navigator at 908-864-4936 and snieves@literacysomerset.org. Assistance is available in English and Spanish.

Registration is required by filling out the form above or contacting the literacy navigator directly; we will not be able to accommodate walk-ins. There is the possibility of adding late-comers throughout the year, so contact the above for more information.

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | ESL & Citizenship |

TAGS: | |

DeMott Lane Branch

Phone: 732-873-8700

Hours

DeMott Lane Branch

Today's hours

We're open 10:00AM to 5:00PM

Tomorrow's hours

We're open 1:00PM to 4:00PM


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

Canceled
Sat, Dec 02, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
FTPL @ Home
Experience authentic Tai Chi training, also referred to as 'Meditation in Motion,' with Dr. Gang Huang.

Mon, Dec 04, 10:30am - 10:50am
Franklin Park Branch - Community Room
Rhymes and a story for little ones!

Mon, Dec 04, 10:30am - 12:00pm
DeMott Lane Branch - Community Room AB
Megabyte Mondays are the library's weekly computer and technology classes.

Mon, Dec 04, 10:30am - 11:00am
Lewis Street Branch
Traditional 30-min storytime with stories, songs, rhymes and musical instruments like shakers, tambourines and bells! *Dec 11 session is a "Jingle Jingle Storytime"!

Mon, Dec 04, 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 04, 5:00pm - 7:30pm
DeMott Lane Branch - Media Room
We provide the chess boards, all you need is a desire to play!

Mon, Dec 04, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
FTPL @ Home - Virtual Events 1
New to yoga? Learn the foundations for establishing a safe and effective yoga practice. 

Mon, Dec 04, 5:50pm - 7:50pm
DeMott Lane Branch - Community Room AB
A basic ESL class.

Mon, Dec 04, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Franklin Park Branch - Community Room
Make cards and gift tags to use for holiday gift giving!
This event is full

Mon, Dec 04, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
DeMott Lane Branch
Wear your wildest, most colorful socks while we construct a no-sew sock-a-pillar and play a sock matching game in celebration of National Sock Day!

Tue, Dec 05, 10:30am - 11:00am
Franklin Park Branch - Community Room
Join us for stories, rhymes and a craft. December 5: Bears December 19: Winter

Tue, Dec 05, 10:30am - 11:30am
DeMott Lane Branch
Join us to play literacy games from Lakeshore Learning and other educational suppliers. Our librarians will show you how to use the games and then... you play with your child! Make new friends too!

Tue, Dec 05, 11:30am - 12:00pm
DeMott Lane Branch
Create a craft, play a fun icebreaker and meet other homeschooling families while you learn about the resources that Franklin Library can provide for your homeschooling journey!

Tue, Dec 05, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Lewis Street Branch
Learn how to craft a 3D paper snowflake!

Tue, Dec 05, 5:30pm - 6:00pm
DeMott Lane Branch
Stop by to do little service by coloring pages for Color-A-Smile. Attendees earn 30 mins of volunteer time.

Tue, Dec 05, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
DeMott Lane Branch - Community Room AB
Experience authentic Tai Chi training, also referred to as 'Meditation in Motion,' with Dr. Gang Huang.

Wed, Dec 06, 10:30am - 12:30pm
DeMott Lane Branch - Historical Room
Stop by for help with easy tech related questions. Registration is required.

Wed, Dec 06, 10:30am - 11:00am
DeMott Lane Branch
A traditional half-hour themed storytime that includes stories, songs, fingerplays and movement activities. (Dec 6 = The Five Senses, Dec 13 = Gingerbread Boy, Dec 20 = Elves & Shoemaker)

Wed, Dec 06, 11:00am - 12:30pm
Franklin Park Branch - Community Room
Make cards and gift tags to use for holiday gift giving!
This event is full

Wed, Dec 06, 2:00pm - 2:45pm
DeMott Lane Branch - Community Room AB,Virtual Events 1
Join us for this fun combo class that can be done sitting or standing.

Wed, Dec 06, 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 06, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
DeMott Lane Branch - Community Room AB
Learn important health information to keep yourself and your family safe and healthy this holiday season and winter.

Wed, Dec 06, 5:50pm - 7:50pm
DeMott Lane Branch - Community Room AB
A basic ESL class.

Thu, Dec 07, 10:30am - 11:00am
DeMott Lane Branch
Preschoolers enjoy stories, songs and rhymes in this traditional half-hour storytime.

Thu, Dec 07, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Franklin Park Branch - Community Room
Join us for a fun art project. December's Art Project: Holiday Cards

Thu, Dec 07, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
DeMott Lane Branch - Community Room AB
Come prepared to make some and eat some! Open to students ages 12-17. Please be sure to register.

Thu, Dec 07, 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 08, 10:30am - 11:00am
DeMott Lane Branch
Join us for a rollicking rhythm and rhymes storytime with stories, songs and rhymes!

Fri, Dec 08, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
DeMott Lane Branch - Community Room AB
Join us for a paper craft class with Sharon!

Sat, Dec 09, 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!

Sun, Dec 10, 2:00pm - 2:30pm
DeMott Lane Branch
Decorate a paper plate llama while we listen to the story, "Llama Destroys The World" by Jonathan Stutzman.

Mon, Dec 11, 10:30am - 10:50am
Franklin Park Branch - Community Room
Rhymes and a story for little ones!

Mon, Dec 11, 10:30am - 12:00pm
DeMott Lane Branch - Community Room AB
Megabyte Mondays are the library's weekly computer and technology classes.

Mon, Dec 11, 10:30am - 11:00am
Lewis Street Branch
Traditional 30-min storytime with stories, songs, rhymes and musical instruments like shakers, tambourines and bells! *Dec 11 session is a "Jingle Jingle Storytime"!

Mon, Dec 11, 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 11, 4:30pm - 5:00pm
DeMott Lane Branch
Join us to make tags for your gifts this holiday season!

Mon, Dec 11, 5:00pm - 7:30pm
DeMott Lane Branch - Media Room
We provide the chess boards, all you need is a desire to play!

Mon, Dec 11, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
FTPL @ Home - Virtual Events 1
New to yoga? Learn the foundations for establishing a safe and effective yoga practice. 

Mon, Dec 11, 5:50pm - 7:50pm
DeMott Lane Branch - Community Room AB
A basic ESL class.

Tue, Dec 12, 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 12, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
New venue 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, Dec 12, 3:45pm - 4:45pm
Franklin Park Branch - Community Room
Build awesome structures using the library's collection of straws & connectors!

Tue, Dec 12, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
DeMott Lane Branch
Join us for a lightly-competitive club to meet other chess players & share strategies.

Wed, Dec 13, 10:30am - 12:30pm
DeMott Lane Branch - Historical Room
Stop by for help with easy tech related questions. Registration is required.

Wed, Dec 13, 10:30am - 11:15am
Franklin Park Branch - Community Room
Come by the library for a quick craft for kids! December: Thaumatropes!

Wed, Dec 13, 10:30am - 11:00am
DeMott Lane Branch
A traditional half-hour themed storytime that includes stories, songs, fingerplays and movement activities. (Dec 6 = The Five Senses, Dec 13 = Gingerbread Boy, Dec 20 = Elves & Shoemaker)

Wed, Dec 13, 2:00pm - 2:45pm
DeMott Lane Branch - Community Room AB,Virtual Events 1
Join us for this fun combo class that can be done sitting or standing.

Wed, Dec 13, 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 13, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
DeMott Lane Branch - Community Room AB
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.

Wed, Dec 13, 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Lewis Street Branch
Create a masterpiece using the library's watercolor paints, brushes and watercolor paper.

Wed, Dec 13, 5:50pm - 7:50pm
DeMott Lane Branch - Community Room AB
A basic ESL class.

Wed, Dec 13, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
FTPL @ Home - Virtual Events 1
Decluttering doesn't have to be difficult!

Thu, Dec 14, 10:30am - 11:00am
DeMott Lane Branch
Families work together to make a craft after hearing a story!

Thu, Dec 14, 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 14, 5:30pm - 6:00pm
DeMott Lane Branch
Wear your best festive sweater while we decorate a sweater craft and listen to silly sweater music!

Thu, Dec 14, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Franklin Park Branch - 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!
This event is full

Thu, Dec 14, 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!

Thu, Dec 14, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
FTPL @ Home - Virtual Events 1
Are you interested in trying meditation to reduce stress or calm your mind?

Fri, Dec 15, 10:30am - 11:00am
DeMott Lane Branch
Join us for a rollicking rhythm and rhymes storytime with stories, songs and rhymes!

Fri, Dec 15, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
DeMott Lane Branch - Community Room AB
Attend this jewelry making class with Taylor of Brosseau's Events!
This event is full

Sun, Dec 17, 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.

Sun, Dec 17, 2:00pm - 2:30pm
DeMott Lane Branch
Make your snowflake sparkle at our wintery craft!

Mon, Dec 18, 10:30am - 10:50am
Franklin Park Branch - Community Room
Rhymes and a story for little ones!

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

Mon, Dec 18, 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 18, 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Lewis Street Branch
Stop by the Lewis Street branch library to complete a MadLib... holiday edition!

Mon, Dec 18, 5:00pm - 7:30pm
DeMott Lane Branch - Media Room
We provide the chess boards, all you need is a desire to play!

Mon, Dec 18, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
FTPL @ Home - Virtual Events 1
New to yoga? Learn the foundations for establishing a safe and effective yoga practice. 

Mon, Dec 18, 5:50pm - 7:50pm
DeMott Lane Branch - Community Room AB
A basic ESL class.

Canceled
Mon, Dec 18, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
DeMott Lane Branch
Experience authentic Tai Chi training, also referred to as 'Meditation in Motion,' with Dr. Gang Huang.

Canceled
Mon, Dec 18, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
DeMott Lane Branch
Get feedback on your work at the monthly writers group meeting, held every third Monday that the library is open

Mon, Dec 18, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
DeMott Lane Branch
Join us for fork painting. Dress for mess!

Mon, Dec 18, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Franklin Park Branch - Community Room
Open to students ages 12-17. Please be sure to register.  

Tue, Dec 19, 10:30am - 11:00am
Franklin Park Branch - Community Room
Join us for stories, rhymes and a craft. December 5: Bears December 19: Winter

Tue, Dec 19, 10:30am - 11:00am
DeMott Lane Branch
A simple and easy craft for all ages (while supplies last).

Tue, Dec 19, 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Franklin Park Branch - 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 19, 2:00pm - 2:30pm
DeMott Lane Branch
A movement & singing program for grownups and children. Enjoy simple circle dances and sing songs together!

Tue, Dec 19, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
DeMott Lane Branch - Community Room AB
Attend our monthly meeting!

Rescheduled
Tue, Dec 19, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
New date Tuesday, November 28, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
FTPL @ Home
Experience authentic Tai Chi training, also referred to as 'Meditation in Motion,' with Dr. Gang Huang.

Wed, Dec 20, 10:30am - 12:30pm
DeMott Lane Branch - Historical Room
Stop by for help with easy tech related questions. Registration is required.

Wed, Dec 20, 10:30am - 11:00am
DeMott Lane Branch
A traditional half-hour themed storytime that includes stories, songs, fingerplays and movement activities. (Dec 6 = The Five Senses, Dec 13 = Gingerbread Boy, Dec 20 = Elves & Shoemaker)

Wed, Dec 20, 11:00am - 12:30pm
Franklin Park Branch - Community Room
Share your current projects with fellow crafters!

Wed, Dec 20, 2:00pm - 2:45pm
DeMott Lane Branch - Community Room AB,Virtual Events 1
Join us for this fun combo class that can be done sitting or standing.

Wed, Dec 20, 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 20, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Franklin Park Branch - Community Room
Join us for LEGO Club!

Wed, Dec 20, 5:50pm - 7:50pm
DeMott Lane Branch - Community Room AB
A basic ESL class.

Canceled
Wed, Dec 20, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
DeMott Lane Branch
An open and inclusive club which promotes both the science and joy of astronomy and its related activities.

Thu, Dec 21, 10:30am - 11:00am
DeMott Lane Branch
Preschoolers enjoy stories, songs and rhymes in this traditional half-hour storytime.

Thu, Dec 21, 5:30pm - 6:00pm
DeMott Lane Branch
Can you get your reindeer to fly? You'll find out at this STEM program using balloons.

Thu, Dec 21, 6:30pm - 7:15pm
Franklin Park Branch - Community Room
Come by the library for a quick craft for kids! December: Thaumatropes!

Thu, Dec 21, 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 22, 10:30am - 11:00am
DeMott Lane Branch
Join us for a rollicking rhythm and rhymes storytime with stories, songs and rhymes!

Sun, Dec 24, All day
FTPL @ Home
All Branches Closed

Sun, Dec 24, All day
FTPL @ Home
All Branches Closed

Mon, Dec 25, All day
FTPL @ Home
All Branches Closed

Mon, Dec 25, All day
FTPL @ Home
All Branches Closed

Tue, Dec 26, 11:30am - 12:00pm
DeMott Lane Branch
Join us to ring in 2024... at noon! We'll be decorating party hats, playing games and having a countdown to a balloon drop!

Wed, Dec 27, 2:00pm - 2:45pm
DeMott Lane Branch - Community Room AB,Virtual Events 1
Join us for this fun combo class that can be done sitting or standing.

Wed, Dec 27, 5:45pm - 6:45pm
FTPL @ Home
Monthly meeting of the Library Board of Trustees. The public are welcome. Click the event title above to access the meeting link in the description.

Canceled
Wed, Dec 27, 5:50pm - 7:50pm
DeMott Lane Branch
A basic ESL class.

Thu, Dec 28, 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 28, 4:00pm - 7:30pm
DeMott Lane Branch - Community Room AB
We'll make some boba tea and quesadillas to enjoy while we watch the movie. Open to students ages 12-17. Please be sure to register.

Canceled
Thu, Dec 28, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
DeMott Lane Branch
A Death Cafe is an an event where people come together in a safe and friendly environment to bring up a taboo subject—death!

Fri, Dec 29, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
DeMott Lane Branch - Community Room AB
Rated R. Running Time: 3 hours, 0 minutes.

Canceled
Wed, Jan 03, 5:50pm - 7:50pm
DeMott Lane Branch
A basic ESL class.

Mon, Jan 08, 5:50pm - 7:50pm
DeMott Lane Branch - Community Room AB
A basic ESL class.

Wed, Jan 10, 5:50pm - 7:50pm
DeMott Lane Branch - Community Room AB
A basic ESL class.

Wed, Jan 17, 5:50pm - 7:50pm
DeMott Lane Branch - Community Room AB
A basic ESL class.

Fri, Jan 19, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
DeMott Lane Branch - Community Room AB
Attend this papercraft class led by Sharon.
Registration opens Wednesday, January 3 2024 at 10:15am

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

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

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

Wed, Jan 31, 5:50pm - 7:50pm
DeMott Lane Branch - Community Room AB
A basic ESL class.