Have you ever looked at a painting and wished to understand it more? This lecture serves as a guide to basic visual analysis. We will review some of the more common symbols and tropes seen in Western painting. This lecture provides examples and practice in visual and contextual analysis while examining a variety of artworks. Join us in unpacking these paintings, improving our visual literacy, and increasing our appreciation of art!
This program is sponsored by the Cranbury Public Library Foundation.
Join Ms. Laura for stories, songs, and fun for everyone in the Children's room!
Summer Enrichment 2026 : Jake Strong Magic Show!
Tuesday, August 4th 11:00 AM
He's back! Jake Strong, Philadelphia and New Jersey's number one magician, returns to CPL for a magic show like none other! There are kids’ magicians and there are adults’ magicians, but few can hold the attention of anyone in the room at a given time. Adults can't figure out how his tricks are done while kids are cracking up throughout the show. Recommended for all ages. Registration is required, as space is limited. Meeting rooms 1 + 2. This program is sponsored by the Cranbury Public Library Foundation.
Join us for an End-of-Summer-Enrichment Splash Party to end all Summer Enrichment Splash Parties, complete with music, splash pad, water balloons, and bubbles! Wear your bathing suits or loose-fitting shorts and shirts (or togas!), sandals or beach shoes, or older sneakers (or even go barefoot!). A towel, sunscreen, and a change of clothing is highly recommended. Recommended for all ages, registration is highly encouraged.
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*.
Re-scheduled from 7/28: Welcome back Happy Trails Petting Zoo for an hour of fuzzy, fluffy, feathery fun! Happy Trails brings along sheep, goats, rabbits, chickens, ducks, and even a donkey that you can meet, touch, and learn about. For all ages. Registration is *highly encouraged.* This program will take place outside. This program is sponsored by the Cranbury Public Library Foundation.
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.*
Mondays, August 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th and 31st 1 PM
NEW SUMMER HOURS! During the summer, we will be meeting at 1:00pm every Monday! 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.
Summer Enrichment 2026: Teen Hunger Games Book Club
Wednesday, August 5th 2 PM
All patrons upon turning age 11 are invited to volunteer as tribute for the first ever Hunger Games Book Club at Cranbury Public Library. The book club will take place every Wednesday at 2:00 pm, beginning July 1 and ending on August 5. Tributes will be able to discuss the book and participate in themed activities and crafts. Each tribute will receive their own copy of The Hunger Games.
Registration is required as supplies are limited.
Happy Hunger Games, and may the odds be ever in your favor.
Summer Enrichment Teen End of Summer Party and Movie Screening
Thursday, August 6th 12:30 PM
2026 Summer Enrichment is about to go extinct, but tweens and teens will be able to send the summer off in style. Participants age 11 and older are invited to our end of summer bash, featuring a screening of The Mummy (1999). There will be food, fun, and a post-screening trivia contest. Registration is required. This program is limited to those age 11 and older.
The Mummy (1999) is rated PG-13 and has a 2 hour and 4 minute run time. For more information about the film, please click on the film's title or visit IMDB.
Summer Enrichment Teen Mashup - Tiny Tin Terrariums
Thursday, August 6th 3:30 PM
Come by the Maker Space this Thursday at 3:30pm for a special Crafternoon/Teen Mashup Craft! Today only: Let's make terrariums out of candy tins! Registration is *required* to participate. Recommended for ages 8-17.
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. 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. Register for additional dates on our website.
Want to gussy up that backpack? Or give your jacket the flair it deserves? Come by the Maker Space every Monday this summer (until August 10) from 3:00-4:00pm with your pre-printed designs, or draw an original piece, and we'll make a button out of it!
Chair Yoga Dance
Tuesday, August 4th 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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!
Enjoy the sunset at this outdoor concert featuring the local Cranbury band, Spanky's Garage. Spanky's Garage is a NJ Cover band that plays Rock, Blues and Country music.
Location: The Patio at 30 Park Place West. All attendees should bring their own lawn chairs or blankets. Rain Date: August 11th, 6:30pm
Sponsored by the Cranbury Public Library Foundation.
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.
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.
This presentation focuses on building an understanding of the basics of the Medicare program. Duration: 40 minutes and speaker is from AARP. Meeting Rooms 1 + 2.
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
Blood Drive
Thursday, August 13th 1 PM - 6 PM
Giving blood is a simple thing to do, but it can make a difference in the lives of others. The American Red Cross will be at the Cranbury Public Library collecting blood donations on Thursday, Aug 13th from 1:00 PM to 6:00 PM. These donations are extremely critical.
Have you ever looked at a painting and wished to understand it more? This lecture serves as a guide to basic visual analysis. We will review some of the more common symbols and tropes seen in Western painting. This lecture provides examples and practice in visual and contextual analysis while examining a variety of artworks. Join us in unpacking these paintings, improving our visual literacy, and increasing our appreciation of art!
This program is sponsored by the Cranbury Public Library Foundation.
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. Space is limited. Please register to secure your spot.
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!
Meets the 3rd Wednesday of the month in Meeting Room 3. August Title: The Woman they could not silenceby Kate Moore. To see additional information be sure to do check out the Cranbury Public Library Goodreads.
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.
Special Announcements
Museum Passes to the Museum of Natural History, Guggenheim, and Frick Collection now available with your Cranbury Public Library Card.
Sponsored by the Cranbury Public Library Foundation.
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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.