Teen Scene
August 2026
New and Recently Released
The Lure of Wolves and Whispers by Amanda Connolly
The Lure of Wolves and Whispers
by Amanda Connolly

Although magic is forbidden on Eireann, there is a workaround, thanks to a secretive group called the Whisperers. Maeve seeks magic to heal her gravely injured sister. The catch? She must now join the deadly competition to become the next queen. Read-alikes: Lauren Roberts’ Powerless; Margie Fuston’s The Revenant Games.
The Lovers, the Liars, and Me by Deandra Davis
The Lovers, the Liars, and Me
by DeAndra Davis

On Jaliya’s trip to Jamaica, she hopes to learn more about her mother, who ran off when Jaliya was very young. During her search, Jaliya finds herself falling for two people, both friends of her cousin Shevaughn. This lyrical novel is a gripping mystery and an emotional personal growth journey.
Witch's Inheritance by Paige Hender
Witch's Inheritance
by Paige Hender

When Edie inherited her estranged grandmother’s house across the country in Maine, she also inherited the duty to perform the magic keeping forest goblins at bay. As she learns her family’s magic, dark secrets emerge. This moody, thrilling graphic novel is rooted in the Slavic folklore of Baba Yaga.
Thornbird by E. Kennedy
Thornbird
by E. Kennedy

Ryan Mayfair’s assumed name separates her from her father, serial killer Gabriel Thorn. She’s back in her hometown, where Thorn’s crimes loom large. As his execution draws near, the search for his victims intensifies, pulling Ryan in. Read-alikes: April Henry’s In the Blood; Sami Ellis’ Dead Girls Walking.
Augusta Pine Does Not Exist by Emily Lloyd-Jones
Augusta Pine Does Not Exist
by Emily Lloyd-Jones

In near-future Portland, Oregon, Augusta Pine spies for the government instead of facing murder charges for a hacking incident gone terribly wrong. When cyberterrorists attack the building she’s staying in, she must use her wits to protect the building’s residents. This propulsive thriller is both clever and heartfelt.
Ladies of the Knight by Fiona Marchbank
Ladies of the Knight
by Fiona Marchbank

Although George hasn’t found a knight willing to take her on as a squire, she’s not giving up on her dreams. When she finally gets a chance with grumpy tournament champion Serafina, the unlikely duo discover they have much to learn from each other. Read-alikes: ND Stevenson’s Nimona; Anna Kopp’s The Marble Queen.
Buried Feelings by Kit Rosewater
Buried Feelings
by Kit Rosewater

Before Cam ended his friendship with Ivy, the two spent a summer seeking the hidden treasure hinted at in a queer history book. Two years later, Ivy restarts the hunt, spurring Cam into action, and leading them both to reckon with unresolved feelings. This banter-filled romance brims with whirlwind adventure.
Upcoming @ Your Library!
For Youth
Family Storytime
Every Wednesday at 11:00 AM
Join Ms. Laura for stories, songs, and fun for everyone in the Children's room!
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
End of Summer Splash Party
Wednesday, August 5th 1:00 PM
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.
 
Register Here
 
 
                                                      First Fridays: Music and Movement with Ms. Jenni
Friday, August 7th 11:00 AM
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*.
 
Register Here
 
 
Summer Enrichment Movie Series
Friday, August 7th 3:15 PM
 
 
RAIN DATE: Happy Trails Petting Zoo
Tuesday, August 11th 11:00 AM -12:00 PM
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.
 
Register Here
 
 
Toddler Craft Tuesday
Tuesday, August 18th 11:00 AM
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.*
 
Register Here
 
For Teens
 
Teen Junk Journaling Club 
Mondays, August 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.
 
Register Here
 
 
 
 
 
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.
 
Register Here
 
For Adults
 
Pilates for Wellness 
Mondays, August 17th, 24th and 31st
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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.
 
Register Here
 
 
 
 
Bingocize: Bingo + Gentle Exercises 
Mondays, August 10th, 17th, 24th and 31st
Wednesdays, August 5th, 12th, 19th and 26th
12 PM - 1 PM
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.
 
Register Here
 
 
 
 
 
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!
 
Register Here
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Spinning Yarns
Tuesdays, August 4th and 18th 6:30 PM
Register for additional dates on our website.
 
Register Here
 
 
 
 
Outdoor Concert Featuring Spanky's Garage
Tuesday, August 4th 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
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.
 
Register Here
 
 
Gentle Yoga 
Wednesdays, August 5th, 12th, 19th and 26th 
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.
 
Register Here
 
 
Tai Chi
Saturdays, August 8th and 22nd 10:00 AM
 
Register Here
 
 
Caregiver Support Group 
Monday, August 10th 11:00 AM
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. 
 
Register Here
 
 
Senior Arts & Crafts with Caregiver Coach, Kat
Monday, August 10th 1:30 PM
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.
 
Register Here
 
 
Medicare 101
Tuesday, August 11th 11:00 AM
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.
 
Register Here
 
 
Great Decisions Foreign Policy Discussion Group 
Tuesday, August 11th 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
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.
 
Register  HERE
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
How to Read a Painting 
Friday, August 14th 11 AM
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.
 
Register Here
 
 
Nutritious Feast 
Friday, August 14th 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM 
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.
 
Register Here
 
 
 
 
CPL Cinemates Film Club 
Monday, August 17th 6:00 PM
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!

Cinemates Film Club Questionnaire
 
Monthly Themes:
August - Blockbusters
 
Register Here
 
 
Afternoon Book Discussion
Wednesday, August 19th 1:30 PM
Meets the 3rd Wednesday of the month in Meeting Room 3.
August Title: The Woman they could not silence by Kate Moore.
To see additional information be sure to do check out the Cranbury Public Library Goodreads.
 
Register Here
 
 
Monthly Puzzle Night! 
Wednesday, August 19th 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
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.
 
Register Here
                                                      
 
 
 
 
 
 
Literary Cafe
Monday, August 24th 6:30 PM
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.
 
Library Hours
 
Monday thru Thursday - 10 AM to 8 PM
Friday - 10 AM to 5 PM
Saturday - 10 AM to 4 PM
Sunday - 12 PM to 4 PM 
 
Cranbury Public Library
30 Park Place West
Cranbury, New Jersey 08512
609-722-6992

www.cranburypubliclibrary.org/