For Your Entertainment - DVDs
July 2025
Drama and Comedy
The Alto Knights

The Alto Knights follows two of New York's most notorious organized crime bosses, Frank Costello (Robert De Niro) and Vito Genovese (De Niro), as they vie for control of the city's streets. Once the best of friends, petty jealousies and a series of betrayals place them on a deadly collision course that will reshape the Mafia (and America) forever. MPA rating: R (Violence and pervasive language)
 
Watch the trailer!
Captain America: Brave New World

As he takes on the mantle of Captain America, Sam Wilson soon finds himself in the middle of an international incident. In a race against time, Sam must unravel a nefarious global plot before the true mastermind has the entire world seeing red. MPA rating: PG-13 (Intense sequences of violence and action, some strong language)
 
Watch the trailer!
Dr. Who And The Daleks

When his time-travel phone box TARDIS is accidentally activated, eccentric inventor Dr. Who -- along with granddaughters Susan, Barbara, and he bumbling boyfriend Ian -- are transported to the planet Skaro where they're caught in the middle of a war between the benevolent Thals and evil Daleks. Not Rated.
 
Watch the trailer!
The Friend
 
In The Friend, writer and teacher Iris (Naomi Watts) finds her comfortable, solitary New York life thrown into disarray after her closest friend and mentor (Bill Murray) dies suddenly and bequeaths her his beloved 150 lb. Great Dane. The regal yet intractable beast, named Apollo, immediately creates practical problems for Iris, from furniture destruction to eviction notices, as well as more existential ones, his looming presence constantly reminding her of her friend's problematic choices in both life and death. Yet as Iris finds herself unexpectedly bonding with the animal, she begins to come to terms with her past, her lost friend, and her own creative inner life. MPA rating: R (A sexual reference and language)
 
 Watch the trailer!
Mickey 17

Unlikely hero Mickey Barnes has found himself in the extraordinary circumstance of working for an employer who demands the ultimate commitment to the job... to die, for a living. MPA rating: R (Violent content, language throughout, sexual content and drug material)
 
Watch the trailer!
Shark Warning

After 20 years, a man returns to the town where his brother was killed by a shark. But when the predator resurfaces and kills again, he decides to stop the shark once and for all. Not Rated (Contains scenes of creature violence and some language)
 
Watch the trailer!
The Wedding Banquet

Frustrated with his commitment-phobic boyfriend Chris, Min makes a proposal: a green card marriage with Angela in exchange for in vitro fertilization treatments for her partner, Lee. Plans change when Min's grandmother surprises them with a Korean wedding banquet in this joyful comedy of errors about a chosen family. MPA Rating: R (Language and some sexual material, nudity)
 
Watch the trailer!
Wildcat

In 1950, Flannery O'Connor visits her mother Regina in Georgia when she is diagnosed with lupus at twenty-four years old. Struggling with the same disease that took her father's life when she was a child and desperate to make her mark as a great writer, this crisis pitches her imagination into a feverish exploration of belief. As she dives deeper into her craft, the lines between reality, imagination, and faith begin to blur, allowing Flannery to ultimately come to peace with her situation and heal a strained relationship with her mother. Not rated.
 
Watch the trailer!
Woman in the Yard

"When the sun is bright and the wind is still, she comes to you like a sudden chill. Draped in black from head to toe, how she got there, you'll never know. Today's the day."
With that cryptic warning, an otherworldly woman sends a family into a seemingly inescapable nightmare. Already grieving the death of her husband, Ramona faces a new fear when this mysterious figure appears outside her farmhouse. With the woman continually creeping closer, Ramona must protect her children from the chilling grasp of this haunting entity whose unknown intentions are anything but peaceful. MPA rating: PG-13 (Some violent content, brief strong language, bloody images, suicide-related content, terror)
 
Watch the trailer!
A Working Man

Levon Cade left behind a decorated military career in the black ops to live a simple life working construction. But when his boss's daughter, who is like family to him, is taken by human traffickers, his search to bring her home uncovers a world of corruption far greater than he ever could have imagined. MPA rating: R (Strong violence, language throughout, and drug content)
 
Watch the trailer!
Series
Doctor Who, Season One

This season of Doctor Who follows the Doctor and his companion Ruby Sunday as they travel across time and space, with adventures all the way from the Regency era in England, to war-torn future worlds. Throughout their adventures in the TARDIS -- a time-travelling ship shaped like a police box -- they encounter incredible friends and dangerous foes, including the Doctor's most powerful enemy yet. Not rated.
 
Watch the trailer!
Outlander, Season Seven

Following the harrowing events of season six, Jamie and Young Ian race to rescue Claire before she's tried and wrongfully convicted of murder. But their mission is complicated by the beginning of a geopolitical firestorm: The American Revolution has arrived. Jamie, Claire, and their family are caught in the violent birth pains of an emerging nation as armies march to war and British institutions crumble in the face of armed rebellion. The land the Frasers call home is changing -- and they must change with it. Not rated.
 
Watch the trailer!
Family Favorites
A Minecraft Movie

Four misfits are suddenly pulled through a mysterious portal into the Overworld: a bizarre, cubic wonderland that thrives on imagination. To get back home, they embark on a magical quest with an unexpected, expert crafter, Steve. Together, their adventure will challenge all five to be bold and to reconnect with the qualities that make each of them uniquely creative. MPA rating: PG (Violence/action, language, suggestive/rude humor and some scary images)
 
Watch the trailer!
Snow White

Follow Snow White's adventure as she journeys into magical woods to escape the Evil Queen and meets the beloved Bashful, Sleepy, Sneezy, Happy, Dopey, Grumpy and Doc who join her quest to restore the kingdom. MPA rating: PG (Violence, some peril, thematic elements and brief rude humor)
 
Watch the trailer!
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!
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Summer Enrichment: "Percy Jackson" TV Series Weekly Marathon 
Wednesdays, July 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd, and 30th 3:15 PM                                     
 
 
Register Here
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Thursday CRAFTernoon Summer Enrichment Weekly Edition: Magnet Painting!
Thursday, July 3rd 
3:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Come by the Maker Space every Thursday at 3:30pm to create your own unique craft and Color Our World! This week: Paint with magnets! Registration is *required* to participate. Recommended for ages 8-13. 
 
Register Here
 
 
Summer Enrichment Movie Series: Robin Hood 
Saturday, July 5th 2:15 PM
 
Register Here
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Summer Enrichment: "I Ain't Gonna Paint No More" with Stage a Story! 
Tuesday, July 8th 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
In this playful workshop, we will "paint" the floor, the ceiling, the walls, the curtains, the door, and then use real body paint to paint ourselves as we act out this silly song! This 10:00am session is geared for 3-4 year olds. Registration is *required.*
 
Note: This program uses water-soluble crayons for body art.
 
Register Here
 
 
                                                     Summer Enrichment: "I Ain't Gonna Paint No More" with Stage a Story! 
Tuesday, July 8th 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
In this playful workshop, we will "paint" the floor, the ceiling, the walls, the curtains, the door, and then use real body paint to paint ourselves as we act out this silly song! This 11:00am session is geared for 5-8 year olds. Registration is *required.*

Note: This program uses water-soluble crayons for body art.
 
Register Here
 
 
Summer Enrichment: Tie-Dye with NJ4S 
Wednesday, July 9th 3:45 PM - 5:30 PM
Join us, along with New Jersey Statewide Student Support Services (NJ4S), for some incredible tie-dye fun!
 
Register Here
 
 
 
 
Thursday CRAFTernoon Summer Enrichment Weekly Edition: Paint a Bookend!
Thursday, July 10th 
3:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Come by the Maker Space every Thursday at 3:30pm to create your own unique craft and Color Our World! This week: It's a Crafternoon/Teen Mashup where we'll paint a bookend to be used in the library! Registration is *required* to participate. Recommended for ages 8-18. 
 
Register Here
 
 
Summer Enrichment Movie Series: My Neighbor Toturo
Friday, July 11th 3:15 PM
 
Register Here
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Summer Enrichment: Craft Your Own Pandora's Box
Tuesday, July 15th 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
 
Register Here
 
 
Thursday CRAFTernoon Summer Enrichment Weekly Edition: Paint Your Friend's Face!
Thursday, July 10th 
3:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Come by the Maker Space every Thursday at 3:30pm to create your own unique craft and Color Our World! This week: It's a Crafternoon/Teen Mashup where you'll paint your friend's face ON THEIR FACE! Registration is *required* to participate. Recommended for ages 8-18.
 
Register Here
 
 
Summer Enrichment Movie Series: Hercules 
Friday, July 18th 3:15 PM
 
Register Here
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
                                                                     Summer Enrichment: Christopher Agostino's StoryFaces! 
Tuesday, July 22nd 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
StoryFaces shows are a surprising combination of storytelling and visual arts that engage the entire audience as the stories come to life on the faces of audience volunteers!  Like a magician would do, storyteller and artist Christopher Agostino picks his volunteers from the audience to be part of the show onstage while he engages the full audience with his spellbinding storytelling and audience involvement. Recommended for all ages. Registration is *highly encouraged.* 
 
Register Here
 
 
Thursday CRAFTernoon Summer Enrichment Weekly Edition: Stained Glass!
Thursday, July 24th 3:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Come by the Maker Space every Thursday at 3:30pm to create your own unique craft and Color Our World! This week: It's a Crafternoon/Teen Mashup where we'll paint transparency sheets to look like stained glass! Registration is *required* to participate. Recommended for ages 8-18.
 
Register Here
 
 
Summer Enrichment Movie Series: Song of the Sea
Friday, July 25th 3:15 PM
 
Register Here
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
                                                    Summer Enrichment: Mythological Creatures with NJ4S 
Tuesday, July 29th 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
 
Register Here
 
 
 
 
 
Thursday CRAFTernoon Summer Enrichment Weekly Edition: Air Dry Clay!
Thursday, July 31st 3:30 PM -4:30 PM
Come by the Maker Space every Thursday at 3:30pm to create your own unique craft and Color Our World! This week: Air Dry Clay Sculptures! Registration is *required* to participate. Recommended for ages 8-13.
 
Register Here
 
 
For Teens
Summer Enrichment Teen Mashup Hour: Balloon Dogs!  
Thursday, July 3rd 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Tweens and Teens: drop by the Teen Room from 4:30-5:30pm for a unique Mashup Hour Summer Enrichment Craft. This week: Paint a Balloon Dog! Registration is *required* to participate. Recommended for ages 12-18.
 
Register Here
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Summer Enrichment Teen Mashup Hour: Roy Lichtenstein Pop Art! 
Thursday, July 31st 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Tweens and Teens: drop by the Teen Room from 4:30-5:30pm for a unique Mashup Hour Summer Enrichment Craft. This week: Roy Lichetenstein Pop Art! Registration is *required* to participate. Recommended for ages 12-18.
 
Register Here
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
For Adults
Spinning Yarns 
Tuesdays, July 1st and 15th 6:30 PM 
Enjoy an hour of knitting, crocheting, crafts and conversation. All levels welcome. This workshop will be in Meeting Room 1. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Gentle Yoga 
Wednesdays, July 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.
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.  Walk-ins welcome, no registration required.
 
 
Great Decisions Foreign Policy Discussion Group 
Tuesday, July 8th 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. 

July: The Future of NATO and European Security
August: AI and American National Security
September: After Gaza: American Policy in the Middle East
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Launch of the Viking Mars Landers 
Tuesday, July 8th 6:30 PM
Celebrating the 50th anniversary of the launch of the Viking Mars Landers: A personal history with the program as related by Jack Frohbeiter.

RCA participated in the design of the first spaceship to successfully land on another planet. Jack Frohbieter will discuss the Viking Mars Spaceship as seen through the eyes of one of its designers 50 years after the Spaceship was launched. He will provide insights into the evolution of the system and will discuss the RCA Astro role in the mission.

Jack has spent his career in the aerospace industry. He has a degree in Electrical Engineering and is a graduate of the Harvard Business School’s Advanced Management Program.  He participated in the design of numerous satellites before being appointed VP and GM of RCA Astro Electronics Division and later the GE Government Electronics Division with facilities in Moorestown and Syracuse NY. He left GE to become the President and COO of Fairchild Space and Defense Corp.  Jack was a recipient of the RCA Engineering Excellence award, the Astro Star award and the University of Evansville Outstanding Alumni award.

Also of note, Jack came to the Hightstown area in 1966 with his wife Cathy and children.  They moved to Cranbury Neck Road in Cranbury in 1979.   Recently, in late 2023 they retired to Newtown, PA.

Meeting Room 1 + 2
 
Register Here
 
 
Summer Enrichment: DIY Oyster Shell Trinket Dish 
Thursday, July 10th 6:30 PM
"Color Our World" in one of our Summer Enrichment craft programs designed with adults in mind! Learn how to create your own your own trinket dishes using oyster shells.

Participants will be given materials and guidance to create three unique oyster shell trinket dishes that will put those expensive store-bought versions to shame.

*Registration is required as space is limited.* This program is suggested for those 16 and older.
 
Register Here
 
 
 
Caregiver Support Group 
Monday, July 14th 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, July 14th 1:00 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 Room 1 + 2.
 
Register Here
 
 
Cardio Dance Yoga 
Tuesday, July 15th 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
 
 
 
Afternoon Book Discussion
Wednesday, July 16th 1:30 PM
Meets the 3rd Wednesday of the month in Meeting Room 3.

Cranbury Public Library Good Reads Chat
 
Register Here
 
 
Puzzle Club 
Wednesday, July 16th 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Join us for our monthly puzzle club on the third Wednesday of each month! Come work on a new puzzle each month, and meet fellow puzzle enthusiasts!

From 6-8pm we'll be working on puzzles in the adult circulation room.
 
Register Here
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Outdoor Concert featuring Timeless Groove 
Wednesday, July 16th 7:00 PM
Enjoy the sunset at this outdoor concert featuring the local band, Timeless Groove.  Timeless Groove is a NJ Cover band that plays Rock and Blues covers.  Location: The Patio at 30 Park Place West. All attendees should bring their own lawn chairs or blankets.  
 
Rain Date: Thursday, 7/17 at 7pm
Sponsored by the Cranbury Public Library Foundation
 
Register Here
 
 
CPL Cinemates Film Club 
Monday, July 21st 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!

Monthly Themes:

July - Independent 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
 
Register Here
 
 
iPhone 101 
Monday, July 28th 12:30 PM
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. In previous sessions, we discussed the camera, security measures, and data storage. Beginner to intermediate experience with an iPhone is suggested. This workshop will be held in Meeting Room 1.
 
 Register Here
 
 
Literary Cafe
Monday, July 28th 7:00 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.
 
Register Here
 
 
Introduction to Backyard Composting 
Tuesday, July 29th 2:00 PM
If you are a Middlesex County resident who is concerned about the environment, now is the time to learn how to reduce waste and improve soil, all in your own backyard.  The Introduction to Backyard Composting workshop will show residents how to cut down on trash and create a natural gardening resource by using yard waste and kitchen scraps as compost an earthy, soil-like material.  The presentation will be given by one of Middlesex County’s Master Gardeners Alicia Lax.  Meeting Rooms 1 + 2.
 
Register Here
 
Library Hours and Closings
 
 
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/