A Tell-Tale Tale: The Stories and Poems of Edgar Allan Poe
WHEN: Saturday, October 10th 2 PM
WHERE: Meeting Rooms 1 + 2
Recommended for ages 8 to adult
Registration is highly recommended
No one tells a story quite like the great Edgar Allan Poe! In A Tell-Tale Tale these spooky and clever stories and poems are brought to life by national touring company Bright Star Theatre before your very eyes. With a mastery of language that few can match, Edgar Allan Poe’s stories and poems are as impactful today as they were in the 19th century when they were written. This show blends rich language with expert storytelling to produce a rich language arts experience for middle grades and beyond. Stories include “The Tell-Tale Heart,” “The Raven,” “The Bells” and more!
Join Ms. Laura for stories, songs, and fun for everyone in the Children's room!
Talk Yoga for Kids
Thursday, October 1st
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.
Come by the Maker Space every Thursday at 3:30pm to create your own unique craft! This month: Let's make Spooky Halloween Creatures out of Playdough! 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*.
Learn practical emergency response skills including recognizing emergencies, calling 911, treating common injuries, and building basic first aid kits. This workshop will empower young people with the knowledge and confidence to respond safely in emergency situations. Recommended for ages 9-13. Registration is *required* to participate. Meeting Rooms 1 + 2.
Calling all crafty toddlers! Join us in the Maker Space for a special seasonal craft perfect for busy little hands. This month: Let's make Halloween creatures out of playdough! Recommended for ages 2 to 5. Registration is *highly encouraged.*
Add Cranbury Public Library to your Halloween Trick or Treating route! Patrons are invited to stop by our Maker Space anytime between 10am and 4pm to strike a pose and show off their fantastic costumes or otherwise festive apparel in front of our Halloween backdrop. Those without costumes are welcome, as we'll have props and other assorted costume accessories to make your photos pop! In exchange, the first 50 patrons under age 18 will receive a full-size candy bar!
For Teens
Teen Mashup Hour: Help Create Halloween Decorations for the Library
Thursday, October 1st 4:30 PM -5:30 PM
Patrons aged 11-17 are welcome to drop by the Maker Space at 4:30pm for the Teen Mashup Hour. On October 1st, we'll be making assorted spooky season decorations to display in the library! Tweens and teens can help us create cheesecloth ghosts, candy apples, and more. Participants will also get to create and keep a creation of their own to bring some festivity home. This program is limited to those ages 11-17. Registration is required.
Patrons aged 11-17 are welcome to drop by the Maker Space at 4:30pm for the Teen Mashup Hour. 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. On October 1st and 8th, we'll be crafting Egg Carton Ghost Portraits! This program is limited to those ages 11-17. Registration is required to ensure enough supplies are available. Register for additional dates on our website.
Get ready for the school Halloween Dance by fashioning your own spooky flower crown! On October 15th, patrons aged 11-17 are welcome to drop by the Maker Space at 4:30pm for a special seasonal Teen Mashup Hour. Join us in crafting spooky faux flower crowns to top off your anything-but-scary looks for Halloween and Día de Muertos. This program is restricted to those ages 11-17, as sharp tools will be used. Registration is *required* as materials and space are limited.
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.
Join us for an artist reception from 1-3pm, as we celebrate the exhibit of our newest junior artist, Ryder! Ryder's show will be on display in the center of the Swanagan Gallery through October and November. His "creepy" art style perfectly captures the vibe of spooky season, so be sure to stop by and get into the spirit! To get a preview of Ryder's art, please check out his Instagram page art_on_the_spectrum_Ryder is an Artist on the Autism Spectrum. Before using words to communicate he was using his Art to express himself. Ryder’s first language is Art ❤️
Bright Star Touring Theatre Presents A Tell-Tale Tale: The Stories and Poems of Edgar Allan Poe
Saturday, October 10th 2 PM - 3 PM
No one tells a story quite like the great Edgar Allan Poe! In A Tell-Tale Tale these spooky and clever stories and poems are brought to life by national touring company Bright Star Theatre before your very eyes. With a mastery of language that few can match, Edgar Allan Poe’s stories and poems are as impactful today as they were in the 19th century when they were written. This show blends rich language with expert storytelling to produce a rich language arts experience for middle grades and beyond. Stories include “The Tell-Tale Heart,” “The Raven,” “The Bells” and more! Recommended for ages 8 to adult. Registration is highly encouraged. This program will take place in Meeting Rooms 1 + 2.
Create a set of two colorful mosaic pumpkins! Choose from a variety of glass tiles, colors and shapes to design your own unique fall decor. Program taught by Epoxy Moxy LLC. Meeting Rooms 1 + 2.
Kick back and enjoy an afternoon of original and traditional guitar compositions with a bluesy swing.
Guitarist / Songwriter and Instrumentalist in the Americana / Folk- Blues tradition performs Solo Acoustic from his original and traditional repertoire and discusses and demonstrates the history of this particular musical genre while exhibiting, performing on and displaying rare vintage period instruments during the course of a live musical concert.
Short Bio:
Tal Naccarato is a dynamic composer, songwriter and teacher artist whose roots stretch from the medieval mountain village of Fiumefreddo Bruzio, Italy, to the heart of East Flatbush, Brooklyn. His original music fuses Folk, Americana, Rock, and Blues with classical guitar flair and a signature bluesy swing. In 2023, Tal took home top honors at the Long Island Blues Society Solo/Duo Competition. Tal performs solo acoustic from his original and traditional repertoire. Meeting Rooms 1 + 2.
A CPL Rowdy Screening: THE ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW!
Saturday, October 17th 8:15 PM
LET'S DO THE TIME WARP AGAIN!
We're beckoning all ghouls, gals, and doe-eyed impressionable, young newlyweds to come see what's on the slab! Make sure your car breaks down in front of CPL on the dark and stormy (if we're lucky) evening of Saturday, October 17th so you can join us for a rowdy screening of The Rocky Horror Picture Show (1975). All props and refreshments will be provided for the occasion. At the request of Dr. Frank-N-Furter, guests are welcome to come in costume. This screening will take place in Meeting Rooms 1 + 2 at 8:15pm. Guests are encouraged to arrive by 8:05pm. Disclaimer: The Rocky Horror Picture Show is rated R and contains content that may be objectionable for some audiences. As such, this program is suggested for those who are 17 or older. Please refer to this Parents Guide for additional details. Registration is *REQUIRED* so we can ensure that we have the appropriate amount of materials.
What makes seeds a superfood? Seeds are nutrient-dense powerhouses packed with essential fatty acids, plant proteins, dietary fiber, vitamins, and minerals. Come learn all about how you can introduce seeds into your diet. Program in partnership with The Elms of Cranbury and Springpoint at Home.
Meets the 3rd Wednesday of the month in Meeting Room 3. October Title: Elephant Company by Vicki Constantine Croke To see additional information be sure to do check out the Cranbury Public Library Goodreads.
Our friends from NJ4S Middlesex are back again, and this time they'll be showing us how to make our very own stickers! All ages are invited to attend this workshop. Discover how to DIY your own stickers, grab some resources, learn more about NJ4S, and have fun! All materials will be provided. Registration is highly encouraged. This program will take place in the Maker Space or in Meeting Rooms 1 + 2.
Please join Simon Morrison (PhD, MFA, MA), author and Princeton University Professor in the Departments of Music and Slavic Studies, as he discusses the sweeping and fascinating history of Moscow. Morrison has published articles on music and Russian culture in The New York Times, Washington Post, Time magazine, London Review of Books, and more. Morrison’s latest book, A Kingdom and a Village: A One-Thousand-Year History of Moscow has been called
“A sweeping history of Moscow that combines taut storytelling with penetrating analysis […] Simon Morrison brings to life the contradictory legacies of power, violence and creativity that have shaped the city as a nexus of empire. A timely and indispensable guide for anyone wanting to understand Moscow.” ― Rebecca Reich, Professor of Russian Literature and Culture, University of Cambridge
"… [this book] offers the best hope of answering the quintessential Russian question, posed by Tolstoy: do extraordinary individuals actually shape the course of history, or are they merely swept along by it? The erudition of A Kingdom and a Village, Simon Morrison’s book on a thousand years of Moscow’s history is matched only by its readability. ― Financial Times
His other works include Tchaikovsky's Empire: A New Life of Russia's Greatest Composer, Bolshoi Confidential: Secrets of the Russian Ballet from the Tsars to Today, The People's Artist: Prokofiev’s Soviet Years, and many more!
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.
Cranbury Historic Preservation Society
Tuesday, October 27th 7:00 PM
Battle of Red Bank-History, Hessians & Forensics by Dr. Stuart Alexander
New Neighbors Reception
Friday, October 30th 7PM
Join other new neighbors and meet some new and old Cranburians for this fun event. Light refreshments will be served.
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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!
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