A Master Gardener from the Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Middlesex County will provide tips and tricks to create your own beautiful containers and small space gardens using fall plants.
Join Ms. Laura for stories, songs, and fun for everyone in the Children's room!
Thursday CRAFTernoon! Salt Shaker Button Bouquets
Thursdays, September 3rd and 24th 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Come by the Maker Space every Thursday at 3:30pm to create your own unique craft! Registration is *required* to participate. Recommended for ages 6-10.
Let's sing, play, and move with Ms. Jenni as she takes us on musical adventures designed especially for our littlest patrons! Each first Friday of the month at 11:00am, join us as we explore with instruments, dance, and song. Recommended for ages 0-4. Caregivers must attend with their child. Registration is *highly recommended*.
Join Jessica Maldarelli of Superbloom Speech Therapy, LLC for Talk Yoga! Through the movement of yoga, and newly developed and adapted yoga poses, we infuse the world of speech sounds and language development with movement and play! Developmental milestones in speech and language are combined with child-centered yoga, songs, and games to enhance self-esteem and the mind-body connection. Registration is *required*, as space is limited. Recommended for ages 3 to 6. This program will be held in Meeting Rooms 1 + 2. Register for additional dates on our website.
Calling all crafty toddlers! Join us in the Maker Space for a special seasonal craft perfect for busy little hands. Recommended for ages 2 to 5. Registration is *highly encouraged.*
For Teens
Teen Junk Journaling Club
Mondays, September 14th, 21st and 28th 4 PM
Every Monday tweens & teens ages 11-17 are invited to join the new monthly Junk Journaling Club. Members will learn all about the sustainable practice of junk journaling and how we can repurpose materials that would otherwise be scrap into a creative outlet. Journaling is a great practice to help us slow down, unplug from our screens, and reflect on what's important to us in the moment. All materials, including a journal, will be provided, but members are also welcome to bring their own photos, stickers, scraps, junk, and other assorted materials to place in their journal each month. Members are not required to attend every session and are encouraged to work on their journals in their spare time. Registration is *required* to ensure enough materials are supplied. This program will take place in the Teen Room. Register for additional dates on our website.
Teen Mashup Hour (or Whatever): Decorate a Picture Frame!
Thursdays, September 17th and 24th 4 PM - 5 PM
On the second and fourth Thursday each month, tweens & teens can drop by the Teen Room at 4:00pm for the Teen Mashup Hour (or Whatever). Each month there will be a guided craft to work on - but attendees are welcome to discuss whatever and work on whatever they'd like. Attendees will also learn of volunteer opportunities available at the Library. Light snacks will be offered. The teen room computers are only to be used for programming materials during this hour. This program is intended for ages 11-17. The Teen Mashup Hour will meet on the second and fourth Thursday each month at 4:00pm in the Teen Room (unless otherwise stated). Register for additional dates on our website.
Wednesdays, September 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd and 30th
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Join us for an hour of gentle stretching, breath work, and meditation. This class is perfect for beginners or experienced practitioners. Please bring your own mat. Walk-ins welcome. No registration required. Beth Glasberg has been practicing yoga for over 20 years. After studying the mind-body connection as part of her work as a behavior analyst, she decided she needed a deeper education in yoga. The more she learned, the more she fell in love. She became certified as a yoga instructor through the Yoga Renew program and joined the Yoga Alliance. Since then, Beth has been teaching both foundational and vinyasa flow classes regularly. She is also in the process of becoming certified to work with individuals who have suffered a trauma. She is passionate about using movement and breath to build strength, flexibility, balance, and peace, and committed to making the practice available to individuals of all fitness levels and backgrounds. When not on the mat, you can find Beth enjoying time with her family, visiting new places, or relaxing at the beach. in Motion Fitness is a boutique fitness studio located in Princeton, NJ. Register for additional dates on our website.
Bingo + Gentle Exercises = BINGOCIZE Bingocize is a health promotion program that combines the game of bingo with fall prevention exercises (seated or standing). Come play bingo and meet new people while learning about techniques to reduce falls and increase cognition. Bingocize is exercise for your body, mind and spirit. This is a 10 week workshop starting at noon Mondays and Wednesdays from June 29th-Sep 2nd. Must register for each session separately.
Thursdays, September 3rd, 10th, 17th and 24th 6 - 7 PM
Join us for a 6 week series for beginners in conversational French. This informal group will meet with local native French speaker, Françoise Maitre, who will guide the group through introductory French conversation. Meeting Room 3. Register for additional dates on our website.
Meets the Second Tuesday of the month in Meeting Room 1. Video and discussion to follow. Copies of the Great Decisions Briefing Book are available for checkout at the Cranbury Public Library.
Discussion Topics Include:
America and the World: Trump 2.0 Foreign Policy Trump Tariffs and the Future of the World Economy U.S.-China Relations Ruptured Alliances and the Risk of Nuclear Proliferation Ukraine and the Future of European Security Multilateral Institutions in a Changing World Order U.S. Engagement of Africa
The Future of Human Rights and International Law
Living Face: Yoga, Touch & the Art of Aging Gracefully
Thursday, September 10th 12 PM - 1 PM
Satyavathi Devi believes your face holds more tension — and more potential — than you realize. A Certified Face Yoga Teacher, Yoga Therapist, and E-RYT 200, she is the founder of Luminine LLC, a Princeton-based wellness brand helping people reconnect with their bodies from the inside out. Her sessions — available both in-person and virtually across NJ — blend movement, breathwork, and mindful practice into something you have to experience to understand.
What You'll Discover
Why face yoga is more than a beauty trend — it's a wellness practice
How your facial muscles hold stress (and how to release it)
The lymphatic connection — drainage, puffiness, and natural detox
Tapping techniques to awaken energy and circulation
How face yoga activates the nervous system for deep relaxation
What You'll Experience
Hands-on face yoga techniques you can use every day
Guided tapping and lymphatic massage sequences
A short nervous system reset through touch and breath
Zero equipment, zero experience needed — just your hands and your face
There are different types of caregivers and ALL are welcomed. This is a judgment free safe place to share, to learn and/or to just listen. It’s a place of love, empathy and respect. It is a place to share the triumphs, the challenges, the disappointments, the accomplishments or simply a place to vent and reset ourselves so we can carry on one day at a time. Stress - free, safe environment respectful of everybody's level of comfort and pace of engagement. Kat welcomes you with open arms! Kat Verdi is a Certified Alzheimer’s and Dementia Care Trainer. She serves as a sound referral resource for anyone caring for a loved one. Her mission are the “3E’s” - to Educate, Empower and Encourage caregivers. This support group will take place in Meeting Room 3. Meets the 2nd month of every month.
Welcome to Senior Arts & Crafts with Caregiver Coach, Kat Typically, each month there will be a craft for Seniors to enjoy. Occasionally there may be a bingo session, but that will be announced a few weeks before. Meet new people, share stores, and have a great time! Please note, that for craft months, there is a limit of 12 participants. For Bingo, there is not limit on the number of participants. Located in Meeting Rooms 1 + 2.
Candice Wisaksono is a certified Pilates instructor dedicated to guiding others toward deep relaxation, healing, and inner balance. With a passion for holistic wellness, she combines the restorative power of Pilates to help her students find peace, clarity, and renewal. Her classes offer a nurturing space to release stress, reconnect within, and restore harmony to the body, mind, and spirit. Please bring your own mat. Walk-ins are welcome. Register for additional dates on our website.
Stephanie Cuddahy is a certified group fitness instructor and personal trainer who has taught classes is several local gyms, including most recently RWJ Fitness and Wellness Hamilton and the Hamilton Area YMCA. Her cardio chair dance class came from her love of low impact aerobic exercise and the need to make the class appropriate for all bodies and fitness levels. AND it needs to be fun!
Meets the 3rd Wednesday of the month in Meeting Room 3. September Title: All Systems Red: Murderbot Diaries #1 by Martha Wells To see additional information be sure to do check out the Cranbury Public Library Goodreads.
Join us for our monthly puzzle night on the third Wednesday of each month! Come work on a new puzzle each month, and meet fellow puzzle enthusiasts! Drop in from 6-8pm when we'll be working on puzzles in the adult circulation room.
A Master Gardener from the Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Middlesex County will provide tips and tricks to create your own beautiful containers and small space gardens using fall plants.
Movie-lovers of all kinds are welcome! Whether you're a casual viewer or well-versed in auteur theory and the works of André Bazin, we invite all who wish to share in the cinematic experience and spirited (but civil) discussions. Screenings will vary in rating, so we advise using discretion on deciding whether to attend a screening.
This program is suggested for teens and older. Refreshments will be provided, but you may also bring your own snacks and nonalcoholic drinks. Most importantly: bring your love for movies! This program will meet in Meeting Rooms 1 + 2 on the third Monday of every month.
Each month's selection is inspired by a specific theme and is voted on by club members. Be sure to submit your email address on the questionnaire below to be included in the voting for each month's film!
Below is a short questionnaire to assess what types of films participants would like to screen. Please feel free to share your thoughts by submitting a form and be sure to leave your email to stay up to date with Cinemates happenings!
This slow-paced class, led by Maria Benerofe, a certified yoga instructor, includes breath work, stretching, and a flow of poses which will help improve flexibility and reduce stress. The class is ideal for anyone new to yoga and anyone who desires a relaxed practice of yoga. Please bring a mat if you have one. Meeting Rooms 1 + 2. Please register HERE
Detoxify: Live Clean, Reduce Inflammation, and Reclaim Your Health: Author Talk with Dr. Aly Cohen
Thursday, September 24th 6:30 PM
Dr. Aly Cohen will discuss her new book, Detoxify: Live Clean, Reduce Inflammation, and Reclaim Your Health.
Dr. Aly Cohen is a board-certified rheumatologist and integrative medicine physician, and one of the country’s leading medical and legal experts in environmental health. In addition to lecturing on environmental health at universities, medical schools, and physician-training programs, she is on the faculty of the Academy of Integrative Health and Medicine, Southern California University of Health Sciences, and the University of California, Irvine. In her tenure as an environmental health expert, Dr. Cohen has been interviewed by countless national print and television outlets, given popular TEDx talks, published peer-reviewed medical articles, acted as a legal medical expert for exposure cases, and she has collaborated with the Environmental Working Group, Cancer Schmancer, and other eminent disease-prevention organizations. She has received countless awards for her work in health education, including the Burton L. Eichler Award for humanitarianism. Today, Dr. Cohen manages The Smart Human social media platform and podcast and continues to see patients in her medical practice in Princeton, New Jersey, where she lives on a farm with her husband, two sons, and lots of furry friends.
Join instructor Shipra Mitra for a hands-on workshop featuring helpful, budget-friendly, and health-focused recipes that you can watch, learn, and taste! Beyond her professional and philanthropic pursuits, Shipra embodies the essence of holistic well-being nurturing both mental and physical health through art, travel, and an active lifestyle. She believes that true wealth lies not in material gains but in living each day with purpose, balance, and fulfillment. Registration is highly recommended.
Join Urban Glo for a candle making experience. Participants will make their own custom candle. Open to Cranbury Public Library Cardholders. Registration Required. Space is limited. Meeting Rooms 1 + 2. Cranbury Public Library Cards can be obtained by visiting the Cranbury Public Library and presenting ID with proof of Cranbury residency. Non resident library cards are also available for a fee. Sponsored by the Cranbury Public Library Foundation.
Learn all about how to use your iPhone or iPad! In this workshop, we will have an open forum for any troubles you might encounter with the iPhone or other Apple devices. In previous sessions, we discussed the camera, security measures, and data storage. Beginner to intermediate experience with an iPhone or Apple device is suggested. Meeting Room 1.
Discuss your recent reads with fellow bibliophiles. This discussion group promises thought-provoking and engaging discourse. Meets the 4th Monday of the month in Meeting Room 3.
Freedom to Create: The Artists Who Shaped America
Tuesday, September 29th 11 AM
Celebrate America 250 and the diversity and creativity that have shaped the American art story with this lecture and art-making workshop taught by artist and educator, Jenny Santa Maria. Attendees will explore how each artist’s experiences and challenges informed their creative voice—from Georgia O’Keeffe’s meditative connection to the natural world, to Faith Ringgold’s storytelling quilts that wove art and activism together, to Keith Haring’s bold visual language created in service of social change. Together, their work honors the freedom to create and the many voices that form our shared story. Through an engaging lecture and hands-on art-making session, participants will explore the power of self-expression and create original works inspired by the techniques and stories of these groundbreaking artists—celebrating what it means to make art in the spirit of freedom. Open to Cranbury Public Library Cardholders. Registration Required. Space is limited. Meeting Rooms 1&2. Ages 18+. Cranbury Public Library Cards can be obtained by visiting the Cranbury Public Library and presenting ID with proof of Cranbury residency. Non resident library cards are also available for a fee.
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Notary services are now available by appointment
The Cranbury Public Library offers, free of charge, notary public services for the benefit of the residents of Cranbury and for Cranbury Public Library cardholders. In lieu of fees, a donation may be made to the Cranbury Public Library Foundation. Persons seeking notary public services who are not Cranbury residents or Cranbury cardholders shall be charged a $2.50 fee per signature.
*Please note our Notary isnot an attorney licensed to practice law and may not give legal advice about immigration or any other legal matter or accept fees for legal advice.*
Now offering free digital access to the NY Times and WSJ for CPL cardholders!
Links to the NY Times and WSJ can be accessed from our homepage, and from the Digital Services page on our website.