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Coming Up In September @ PFPL September 2026 |
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Tuesday, September 8, 11:00am This month we’re kicking off the autumn season by making a wreath adorned with miniature pumpkins! Registration is required. Click here to register! |
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Wednesday, September 16, 6:00pm Join author L’Aura Hladik Ho man for a spirited presentation of the haunts of America’s Honeymoon Capital! This event is sponsored by the Friends of Phillipsburg Free Public Library, a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organization of volunteers and advocates who support our Library’s mission to inspire lifelong learning, advance knowledge and strengthen the community. |
 Sky Gazers: Tuesday, September 1, 6:00pmEarth Explorers: Tuesday, September 22, 6:00pm Join the Nurture Nature Center as we explore the Sky and Earth each month in 2026. There’s something for all levels of interest and experience! Sky Gazers will learn about objects we can see in the night sky and will have the opportunity to complete a challenge each month to earn a stamp in their Adventure Passport. Earth Explorers will learn about land based phenomena including rocks, animals, and more, and will have monthly |
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Lego Club
Wednesday, September 9, 4:00pm
Ages 5-12
Any day with LEGOs is a good day! We alternate free play days with Challenge days, so come show off your building skills. After the program, participants’ builds will be put on display in the library! |
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| Preschool Storytime
Thursday, September 10, 17 &24, 10:00am
Ages 2 - 5
Our Storytime programs are filled with stories, flannel boards, songs, and fun! |
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Little Movers
Monday, September 14, 21 & 28, 10:00am Ages 6-24 months An active program of rhymes, music, play, and stories for babies and their adult caregivers. |
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Bad Art Jr. Tuesday, September 15, 4:00pm
Ages 7-12 Get creative, make a mess, and have fun-because there is no such thing as bad art!
Bring your imagination and creativity, enjoy an after school snack, make new friends, and have fun with art!
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Pajama Storytime in the Park Wednesday, September 16, 6:00pm
For children of all ages and their families! Come in your pajamas for a magical evening of stories and movement. Bring a blanket or yoga mat, your favorite stuffy, and enjoy a relaxing night in the park together. Create your very own 'Rainbow Trail Mix.' Registration preferred.
In the event of rain the program will be held inside. |
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Curious Minds STEAM Club Wednesday, September 23, 4:00pmAges 5-12Our Kid’s STEAM Club is back! This month we will explore our amazing brain! Curious minds explore the wonders of science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics! Join us for hands-on experiments, creative projects, and exciting adventures that spark imagination and learning. Registration required. Click here to sign up! |
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Cryptid Club Tuesday, September 8, 4:30pm
Ages 13-18 Learn more about your favorite cryptids and creepy creatures! Each session we’ll learn about a different mythical monster and do a fun craft or activity. Attendees will also get a badge featuring the session’s cryptid. This session we’ll dive into Mothman. Registration required. Click here to register! |
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Bad Art & Pizza Teen Night Thursday, September 17, 4:30-6:00pm
Ages 11-18 Join us as we create some dreadful art and enjoy some pizza. This month will be a freestyle edition: paint a canvas, make some bracelets, or use our materials to create something new! Registration suggested but not required. Free program, no library card needed! All materials and pizza will be provided. |
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Murder Mystery Monday Monday, September 21, 5:00-6:00pm
Ages 13-18 Put on your detective cap to see if you can solve a murder mystery in the library! No registration required. |
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PFPL Writers Group
Monday, September 7 & 21, 7:00pm D o you have a story to tell? Join the PFPL Writers Group! We welcome all levels of writers from beginner to published professionals. We'll discuss fiction, poetry, nonfiction (including memoir), and more. Bring your ideas, a notebook, and your magic pen! This event will be held on Zoom. Call the library for more information, or register online! |
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Thursday, September 10 & 24, 6:00pmJoin our Chess Club, where strategy meets community! Come and enjoy casual matches, friendly competition, and great conversation with fellow chess enthusiasts. For ages 13+. Call the library for more information, or register online!
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Stitch & Sip Yarn Group Friday, September 11 & 25, 10:00am
Calling all knitters, crocheters, and other fiber artists! Join us on the second and fourth Friday of each month - Bring your latest WIP, and help yourself to a cup of tea provided by us! Call the library for more information, or register online!
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Flirty Fiction Book Club: Left of Forever Saturday, September 12, 10:30am Phillipsburg Free Public Library’s Flirty Fiction Book Club will be reading a wide variety of romance novels — ranging from second chance to romantasy to thrillers and more. If you’ve been looking for a place to discuss the many aspects of romance with other readers, this is the book club for you! We meet every second Saturday of the month from 10:30am-11:30am. Our September selection is Left of Forever by Tara DeWitt. |
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Game Night Tuesday, September 15, 5:30 pm Join us for some lively game sessions where people bring their favorite games to share! Some games will also be provided for your enjoyment. You are also welcome to bring any game of your choosing or select from our library-provided games. It's a fun and friendly day where new friendships are formed and old friendships are rekindled over shared games, quests, and friendly competition. Registration is strongly recommended! |
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Dungeons & Dragons
Monday, September 21, 5:00pm
Adults - join us for an exciting 2nd Edition Dungeons & Dragons campaign set in the enchanting world of the Forgotten Realms! Whether you’re a seasoned adventurer or a curious newcomer, this is the perfect opportunity to dive into a rich storytelling experience where roleplaying takes center stage over mere dice rolls. Space
is limited. Registration is required. Call the library for more information, or register online! |
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Everyday Art
Wednesday, September 23, 6:30pm
EveryDay Art workshops focus on mindfulness, intention, preparing a work of art with purpose; maybe to give to someone as a gift for outstanding service or just because we care or love the other person. We also can keep the artwork for ourselves! Each month usually has a topic or theme, and it is always a surprise! **Please Note** Bring your own coloring pencils or markers-some will |
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Happy Bookers Discussion Group: Remarkably Bright CreaturesWednesday, September 23, 7:00pm For fans of A Man Called Ove, a ... debut novel about a widow's unlikely friendship with a giant Pacific octopus reluctantly residing at the local aquarium--and the truths she finally uncovers about her son's disappearance 30 years ago Multiple copies of the book are available for reserve. See |
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SAVE THE DATE: - Wednesday, 10/7 @ 6:30pm - From the Ground Up: Building a Stronger Local Food System
- Friday, 10/9 @ 7:00pm - Movie at Bentley Park: Jurassic Park
- Wednesday, 10/14 @ 7pm - Classic Book Club: The Princess Bride
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This is a super simple recipe this month and it is perfect for the upcoming fall weather. September is the time for apples and not having to actually peel and chop apples is a plus. Some days, you just don’t want too much prep before you can enjoy a piece of cake. Honestly, I did not wait for it to cool completely before cutting into it and drizzling it with caramel. Because it is such a moist cake, it didn’t cut cleanly, but it tasted just like fall. |
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Reading the Bones: Homo Naledi and the Mysteries of Human Evolutionby Marc AronsonHigh-stakes adventure meets cutting-edge anthropology in this true account of the groundbreaking discovery of Homo naledi, which shocked the world of evolutionary science and redefined what it means to be human, written for young readers by a Sibert Medalist and a nationally-recognized educator. Selected by Zully, Library Associate.
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Daggermouthby H. M. WolfeThe first thing you'll learn in New Found Haven is that mercy doesn't exist. The second thing is that, from the highest glass atrium in the Heart to the windowless slums of the Boundary, the Veyra are always watching. The last lesson is the hardest, but you must remember it: Love outside of your ring is a death sentence. The city is carved into rings of privilege and poverty, ruled by the masked elite who will do whatever it takes to hold onto power. Obedience is demanded. Rebellion is crushed. Greyson Serel has spent his life caught between two worlds. Publicly, he's the flawless heir to the presidency. Privately, he's entangled in secrets that could topple the regime. But when he's forced into a political marriage meant to bind him tighter to the government's brutal laws, he finds himself shackled to a bride as lethal as she is unwilling. Selected by Lori, Supervising Library Assistant
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All That's Unseen: An Appalachian Memoir by Emilee HackneyBorn and raised deep in the hollers of the Appalachian Mountains, Emilee Hackney knew little beyond the ridgelines and coalfields of southwest Virginia. As an eighth-generation Appalachian, her childhood was steeped in the stories of her grandparents--tales of the coal mines' brutal grip and the way the land, both beautiful and unforgiving, never quite let anyone go. At fourteen, Emilee meets Sam, a senior at her high school, who offers her a glimpse at a promising future together. But as they begin attending services at Deliverance Christian Church as a couple, Emilee is thrust into the radical realm of Pentecostalism. In a culture where marriage at nineteen isn't uncommon, Emilee is engaged to Sam. Eager to make her relationship work, she embraces the extremist doctrines of the religion, submitting herself fully to God, to Sam, and to a life of repentance. But what she doesn't yet know is the man she plans to marry is not who he claims to be. Selected by Kim, Senior Library Assistant |
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The media spotlight is the last thing art thief and forger Sophie Williams needs. But when one of three long-missing royal portraits turns up in Germany at her best friend’s art gallery, the spotlight is exactly what she gets. Since the tragic deaths of Princess Johanna of Neuhansberg and her two children forty years ago, the whereabouts of these portraits have been unknown . . . and the timing of their reappearance―just days before a new prince’s coronation―reignites questions surrounding the infamous accident. Selected by Cindy, Senior Library Assistant
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Dungeon Crawler Carl by Matt DinnimanYou know what's worse than breaking up with your girlfriend? Being stuck with her prize-winning show cat. And you know what's worse than that? An alien invasion, the destruction of all man-made structures on Earth, and the systematic exploitation of all the survivors for a sadistic intergalactic game show. That's what. Join Coast Guard vet Carl and his ex-girlfriend's cat, Princess Donut, as they try to survive the end of the world--or just get to the next level--in a video game-like, trap-filled fantasy dungeon. A dungeon that's actually the set of a reality television show with countless viewers across the galaxy. Exploding goblins. Magical potions. Deadly, drug-dealing llamas. This ain't your ordinary game show. Welcome, Crawler. Welcome to the Dungeon. Survival is optional. Keeping the viewers entertained is not. Selected by Shannon, Library Associate |
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Vagabond: A Memoirby Tim CurryThere are few stars in Hollywood today that can boast the kind of resume Emmy award-winning actor Tim Curry has built over the past five decades. From his breakout role as Dr. Frank-N-Furter in 'The Rocky Horror Picture Show' to his iconic depiction as the sadistic clown Pennywise in It to his critically acclaimed role as the original King Arthur in both the Broadway and West End versions of Spamalot, Curry redefined what it meant to be a 'character actor,' portraying heroes and villains alike with complexity, nuance, and a genuine understanding of human darkness. Now, in his memoir, Curry takes readers behind-the-scenes of his rise to fame from his early beginnings as a military brat with difficult family dynamics, to his formative years in boarding school and university, to the moment when he hit the stage for the first time.
Selected by Stephanie, Reference Librarian
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Stay for a Spell by Amy CoombePrincess Tanadelle of the Widdenmar is disillusioned with life as a princess. She longs for real conversation, the chance to build a life of her own making, and uninterrupted reading time. During a routine royal visit to the town of Little Pepperidge, Tandy's dream comes true when she finds herself cursed to remain in a run-down bookshop until she unlocks her heart's desire. Certain that someone will figure out how to break the curse eventually, and delighted by the prospect of an entire bookstore of her own, Tandy settles into life among the stacks. There's just one, minor problem: as Tandy's royal duties go unfulfilled, her frantic parents start sending princes to woo her, each one of them certain their kiss will break the curse. After all, what more could a princess want but a prince? Selected by Isabella, Library Assistant
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