Music, rhymes and fun for ages 18-26 mos and caregiver. This event will run on a first come, first served basis. There will be tickets at the Youth Services Desk beginning 1/2 hour prior to the program's starting time.

Make a paper circuit lightsaber card to celebrate Star Wars Day. May the Fourth be with you!  For children ages 9 to 17.  This event will run on a first come, first served basis. There will be tickets at the Youth Services Desk beginning 1/2 hour prior to the program's starting time.&n...read more

Need some tech help? Register for a one-on-one 45-minute session to get advice about your device. Open to Monroe and Jamesburg residents.  

Drop by Studio M, the library's maker studio, to check out the equipment. Studio M has a 3D printer, Cricut Cutting Machine, Button Maker, Heat Press, Photo Scanner, and Portable Green Screens. Stop by today if you're working on a project, or just curious. 

Socialize with scrapbookers and paper crafters of all levels. Create scrapbooks, design cards, and share layout ideas.  Bring your own supplies.  Open to adults 18 and over. Registration required.

For children ages 6-9. This event will run on a first come, first served basis. There will be tickets at the Youth Services Desk beginning 1/2 hour prior to the program's starting time.

Practice your English language skills with a certified English as a Second Language (ESL) teacher. Classes will be in person at the Monroe Township Library and run for 6 weeks. Students must be at intermediate level English proficiency. Registration is required.

Need some tech help? Register for a one-on-one 45-minute session to get advice about your device. Open to Monroe and Jamesburg residents.

Songs and fun for all ages. No registration required. 

For age 8 & up.Join us for Pokémon Club! Share your love of Pokémon with everyone. Bring your cards to show them off, play games & trade! This is an unstructured time to meet other kids who are also interested in Pokémon. To ensure fair trades, all trading must be agreed...read more

For ages 8 & up

Enjoy open play with LEGOs. Space is limited and available on a first come, first served basis. Please take a number at the Youth Services Desk (numbers available 30 minutes prior to program start). Registration is not required. 

Please leave an email address so Miss Emily can send you a reminder and the Zoom link before the presentation.You will not be required to participate! And, if you choose to, you may use the chat feature and keep your camera off.Presented by the Rutgers University Behavioral Health Care.April 30th Zo...read more

The beautiful babies at https://newbeginningsanimalrescuenj.org/adoptions/ are looking for good homes! Download a pic of any of the cats and turn it into an art piece.  It can be silly or sweet, digital/handmade/mixed media, etc. You will earn two hours of volunteer service for s...read more

A fun movement based Story Time where we'll dance, jump, groove, and shake the sillies out!  For children ages 2-5 years old. This event will run on a first come, first served basis. There will be tickets at the Youth Services Desk beginning 1/2 hour prior to the program'...read more

A Caregiver Support Group meets at the Library monthly on the second Wednesday of the month. This group is intended for caregivers only; no solicitation and no distribution of promotional materials. Led by Kat Verdi, MAT CDP, CADDCT, Certified Alzheimer’s and Dementia Care Trainer, of The...read more

Join this small group, instructor-led workshop to improve your writing skills, give constructive criticism and get feedback on your work. Bring a typed copy of your work (1,500 words or less). Whether it is a complete short story or a piece of a larger project, be prepared to read your work to the g...read more

Need some tech help? Register for a one-on-one 45-minute session to get advice about your device. Open to Monroe and Jamesburg residents.

Nothing brings a family together like a murder next door.You’re invited to join Nina Simon online as she chats about her lighthearted whodunnit about a grandmother-mother-daughter trio of amateur sleuths, Mother-Daughter Murder Night. Register for the webinar to receive the link.&nbs...read more

For children ages 3-5. Books, music & lots of fun! This event will run on a first come, first served basis. There will be tickets at the Youth Services Desk beginning 1/2 hour prior to the program's starting time.

Return to Dust (2022) ChinaDrama  2h 11m   This film is not rated.The humble, unassuming Ma and timid Cao have been cast off by their families and forced into an arranged marriage. To survive, they have to come together and build a home for themselves.View the film at your leisur...read more

Each month, we pick a musician, listen to a couple of their songs, and read the lyrics. Then, we'll talk about what makes the writer and their music so timeless. Like a book discussion, but for music!February- Sam CookeMarch- Simon & GarfunkelApril- Aretha FranklinMay- Billy JoelJune- H...read more

Need some tech help? Register for a one-on-one 45-minute Session to get advice about your device. Open to Monroe and Jamesburg residents.

Join us in the library to make your own fizzy bath bomb. For children ages 9 to 17. This event will run on a first come, first served basis. There will be tickets at the Youth Services Desk beginning 1/2 hour prior to the program's starting time.  

For children ages 4 & up. As supplies last. 

Music, rhymes and fun for ages 18-26 mos and caregiver. This event will run on a first come, first served basis. There will be tickets at the Youth Services Desk beginning 1/2 hour prior to the program's starting time.

Drop by Studio M, the library's maker studio, to check out the equipment. Studio M has a 3D printer, Cricut Cutting Machine, Button Maker, Heat Press, Photo Scanner, and Portable Green Screens. Stop by today if you're working on a project, or just curious.

Come in and join us for some casual, non-competitive, rounds of the traditional Chinese Mahjong. There are no joker tiles or American mahjong cards used in this style of play. Brush up on your skills, work towards becoming a confident player, and meet fellow players of all levels. The...read more

Teens 13 to 19!  Join us each Friday in the back of the children's department for D&D! No experience required!NO MEETUP WHEN SCHOOL IS CLOSED OR ON HALF-DAY

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The Monroe Township Community Garden will be selling vegetable plants to help you start your home garden. All proceeds go back into the community to help support local food pantries. Registration is not required.

For ages 0-18 mo. Join us for your baby's first introduction to Story Time!Space is limited and available on a first come, first served basis. Please take a number at the Youth Services Desk (numbers available 30 minutes prior to program start). 

Come grab all the supplies needed to make a fun craft at home. While supplies last.

For ages 6-13. Sign up to be paired with a Library Pen Pal. Perfect for children looking to work on their social and letter writing skills. Registration is required. Monday, May 13th. Registration Opens.The program will run from June - November. All letters exchanged will be sent through the li...read more

Need some tech help? Register for a one-on-one 45-minute session to get advice about your device. Open to Monroe and Jamesburg residents.  

Join this instructor-led workshop on the second Monday of each month to read, write, and discuss poetry. Registration is required. This is an in-person program.

Drop by Studio M, the library's maker studio, to check out the equipment. Studio M has a 3D printer, Cricut Cutting Machine, Button Maker, Heat Press, Photo Scanner, and Portable Green Screens. Stop by today if you're working on a project, or just curious. 

Join us for a panel discussion on the cultural beliefs of three different Indian religions; Sikh, Hindu, and Muslim.

Learn to sew! Make an insulated lunch bag. Class is 2 hours.Students must bring: 1/4 yard of fabric OR 2 fat quarters for the exterior 1/4 yard of fabric OR 2 fat quarters for the interior A medium to large sized buttonStudents must take the Meet Your Sewing Machine class or have prior machine sewin...read more

For children ages 5 & up. Use ink stampers, markers, and your fingers to create imaginative art. This event will run on a first come, first served basis. There will be tickets at the Youth Services Desk beginning 1/2 hour prior to the program's starting time.

Practice your English language skills with a certified English as a Second Language (ESL) teacher. Classes will be in person at the Monroe Township Library and run for 6 weeks. Students must be at intermediate level English proficiency. Registration is required.

Socrates Café are gatherings around the world where people from different backgrounds get together and exchange philosophical perspectives based on their experiences, using the version of the Socratic Method developed by founder Christopher Phillips. Moderated by Dr. Allan Cooper. Registratio...read more

Need some tech help? Register for a one-on-one 45-minute session to get advice about your device. Open to Monroe and Jamesburg residents.

For ages 2+. Space is limited and available on a first come, first served basis. Please take a number at the Youth Services Desk (numbers available 30 minutes prior to program start). Registration is not required.

Songs and fun for all ages. No registration required. 

In this informative talk, Dr. Timothy Urban will guide listeners through the Princeton Festival’s upcoming production of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s Cosi Fan Tutte.This event is sponsored by The Monroe Township Cultural Arts Commission and presented by Princeton Symphony Orchestra and...read more

For age 8 & up.Join us for Pokémon Club! Share your love of Pokémon with everyone. Bring your cards to show them off, play games & trade! This is an unstructured time to meet other kids who are also interested in Pokémon. To ensure fair trades, all trading must be agreed...read more

The MTPL monthly Photography Club is open to township residents ages 12+ and welcomes all skill levels. No experience is necessary to join. Bring a camera (smart device is acceptable) and share your love of photography. Registration is required. This event will be held at the Library.

Join us on the second Tuesday of the month for a fun, themed social hour. Designed for adults (ages 18+) with cognitive or developmental disabilities and their parent or caregiver. Registration is required and must be done in person by the parent or caregiver of the attendee. Please visit the M...read more

Enjoy open play with LEGOs. Space is limited and available on a first come, first served basis. Please take a number at the Youth Services Desk (numbers available 30 minutes prior to program start). Registration is not required. 

The beautiful babies at https://newbeginningsanimalrescuenj.org/adoptions/ are looking for good homes! Download a pic of any of the cats and turn it into an art piece.  It can be silly or sweet, digital/handmade/mixed media, etc. You will earn two hours of volunteer service for s...read more

The Monroe Township Public Library will open at 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, May 15th for staff training. 

Beginner and experienced genealogists welcome to discuss research, share findings and resources.

Need some tech help? Register for a one-on-one 45-minute session to get advice about your device. Open to Monroe and Jamesburg residents.

Looking for something to read or add to your reading list? Library staff presents and recommends a variety of titles pertaining to a different topic, both new and old titles.Themes: May 16 - Books About Mothers June 20 - Books About Fathers July 18 – It Happened One Summer  August 15...read more

Need some tech help? Register for a one-on-one 45-minute Session to get advice about your device. Open to Monroe and Jamesburg residents.

Learn how to make your own ice cream. For children ages 9 to 17. This event will run on a first come, first served basis. There will be tickets at the Youth Services Desk beginning 1/2 hour prior to the program's starting time.

Join us for an after-hours party to celebrate the Library's 35th anniversary! Monroe Township Middle School Jazz Ensemble will perform and light refreshments will be served. Tickets are required and will be available at the Welcome Desk beginning April 26.

Socialize with stitchers & crafters of all types and skill levels. Bring your own supplies.

Drop by Studio M, the library's maker studio, to check out the equipment. Studio M has a 3D printer, Cricut Cutting Machine, Button Maker, Heat Press, Photo Scanner, and Portable Green Screens. Stop by today if you're working on a project, or just curious.

Monroe Library's teen volunteer group will perform "Cinderella" for children of all ages.Two showtimes: 11 am and 1 pm

For children ages 3-5. Drop by the Children's Department to join in the fun! Drop-In play is a time for kids to use their imaginations and play with props supplied by the library. Adult supervision required. Props must not leave the Drop-In Play area. 

Experience a live performance of "My Favorite Husband" from the Golden Age of radio that inspired the sitcom "I Love Lucy", performed by Classic Radio Road Show Players. Registration is required. This event will be held at Monroe Township Library. 

Need some tech help? Register for a one-on-one 45-minute session to get advice about your device. Open to Monroe and Jamesburg residents.  

Drop by Studio M, the library's maker studio, to check out the equipment. Studio M has a 3D printer, Cricut Cutting Machine, Button Maker, Heat Press, Photo Scanner, and Portable Green Screens. Stop by today if you're working on a project, or just curious. 

The non-fiction discussion group meets every 2 months on the third Monday (unless there is a holiday, as in January). This is a hybrid program. Join us via Zoom or in person. *Registration is required. Provide a valid email address to receive a zoom link to participate virtually. Upco...read more

Let's get ready for summer and make pressed flower vase. All materials and supplies will be provided. This program is for adults ages 18 and over. Registration is required.

Practice your English language skills with a certified English as a Second Language (ESL) teacher. Classes will be in person at the Monroe Township Library and run for 6 weeks. Students must be at intermediate level English proficiency. Registration is required.

Need some tech help? Register for a one-on-one 45-minute session to get advice about your device. Open to Monroe and Jamesburg residents.

For age 8 & up.Join us for Pokémon Club! Share your love of Pokémon with everyone. Bring your cards to show them off, play games & trade! This is an unstructured time to meet other kids who are also interested in Pokémon. To ensure fair trades, all trading must be agreed...read more

Join Monroe Township Public Library’s first Crochet Along!The Crochet Along (CAL) will run from May 21 through July 10 for a nice, relaxed project with plenty of time for you to make the pattern. The pattern, as selected by survey, will be a Sampler Afghan. The project will be broken into...read more

For children kindergarten to second grade. Practice reading skills, through fun activities, crafts, and book discussions.No need to read the book ahead of time.Space is limited and available on a first come, first served basis. Please take a number at the Youth Services Desk (numbers available 30 mi...read more

Join us for a vegetarian spin on a traditional Haitin pasta dish.

For ages 8 & up

Enjoy open play with LEGOs. Space is limited and available on a first come, first served basis. Please take a number at the Youth Services Desk (numbers available 30 minutes prior to program start). Registration is not required. 

The January Board meeting will be held via zoom due to the inclement weather.Any members of the public wishing to attend the meeting can participate via phone. Please visit the Library's website for the meeting ID.

We welcome you to register for a thrilling conversation with Rebecca F. Kuang (R.F. Kuang) as she chats with us about her New York Times bestselling novel, Yellowface. Yellowface grapples with questions of diversity, racism, and cultural appropriation, as well as the terrify...read more

The beautiful babies at https://newbeginningsanimalrescuenj.org/adoptions/ are looking for good homes! Download a pic of any of the cats and turn it into an art piece.  It can be silly or sweet, digital/handmade/mixed media, etc. You will earn two hours of volunteer service for s...read more

Join us for a live presentation of Indian dance, dress and cultural identity.

Need some tech help? Register for a one-on-one 45-minute session to get advice about your device. Open to Monroe and Jamesburg residents.

Quilling is an art form using strips of paper that are rolled, shaped and glued together to create decorative designs. This is an intermediate quilling program for people who have some experience with quilling. You will learn quilling techniques and make a picture frame. Tools and materials wil...read more

Join Monroe Township Public Library’s first Crochet Along!The Crochet Along (CAL) will run from May 21 through July 10 for a nice, relaxed project with plenty of time for you to make the pattern. The pattern, as selected by survey, will be a Sampler Afghan. The project will be broken into...read more

We meet monthly to discuss two short stories. This program is held in-person at the Library. *Registration is required.May 23, 2024We will discuss “Roses, Rhododendron” by Alice Adams in “The Best American Short Stories of the Century” edited by John Updike and “Br...read more

Need some tech help? Register for a one-on-one 45-minute Session to get advice about your device. Open to Monroe and Jamesburg residents.

Make a fun dancing monkey trapeze toy. For children ages 9 to 17.  This event will run on a first come, first served basis. There will be tickets at the Youth Services Desk beginning 1/2 hour prior to the program's starting time.

Learn to sew! Make an insulated lunch bag. Class is 2 hours.Students must bring: 1/4 yard of fabric OR 2 fat quarters for the exterior 1/4 yard of fabric OR 2 fat quarters for the interior A medium to large sized buttonStudents must take the Meet Your Sewing Machine class or have prior machine sewin...read more

Drop by Studio M, the library's maker studio, to check out the equipment. Studio M has a 3D printer, Cricut Cutting Machine, Button Maker, Heat Press, Photo Scanner, and Portable Green Screens. Stop by today if you're working on a project, or just curious.

Teens 13 to 19!  Join us each Friday in the back of the children's department for D&D! No experience required!NO MEETUP WHEN SCHOOL IS CLOSED OR ON HALF-DAY

January- Some Like it Hot- After two male musicians witness a mob hit, they flee with an all-female band while disguised as women. February- Akeelah and the Bee- A young girl from south Los Angeles tries to make it to the National Spelling BeeMarch- Modern Times- "The Tramp"...read more

Need some tech help? Register for a one-on-one 45-minute session to get advice about your device. Open to Monroe and Jamesburg residents.

For age 8 & up.Join us for Pokémon Club! Share your love of Pokémon with everyone. Bring your cards to show them off, play games & trade! This is an unstructured time to meet other kids who are also interested in Pokémon. To ensure fair trades, all trading must be agreed...read more

Join Monroe Township Public Library’s first Crochet Along!The Crochet Along (CAL) will run from May 21 through July 10 for a nice, relaxed project with plenty of time for you to make the pattern. The pattern, as selected by survey, will be a Sampler Afghan. The project will be broken into...read more

Enjoy open play with LEGOs. Space is limited and available on a first come, first served basis. Please take a number at the Youth Services Desk (numbers available 30 minutes prior to program start). Registration is not required. 

The beautiful babies at https://newbeginningsanimalrescuenj.org/adoptions/ are looking for good homes! Download a pic of any of the cats and turn it into an art piece.  It can be silly or sweet, digital/handmade/mixed media, etc. You will earn two hours of volunteer service for s...read more

Come grab all the supplies needed to make a fun craft at home. While supplies last.

A fun movement based Story Time where we'll dance, jump, groove, and shake the sillies out!  For children ages 2-5 years old. This event will run on a first come, first served basis. There will be tickets at the Youth Services Desk beginning 1/2 hour prior to the program'...read more

Quilling is an art form using strips of paper that are rolled, shaped and glued together to create decorative designs. In this program, you will learn basic quilling techniques and make a picture frame. Tools and materials will be provided by the library. This program will be held in-person. Sp...read more

Need some tech help? Register for a one-on-one 45-minute session to get advice about your device. Open to Monroe and Jamesburg residents.

Join Monroe Township Public Library’s first Crochet Along!The Crochet Along (CAL) will run from May 21 through July 10 for a nice, relaxed project with plenty of time for you to make the pattern. The pattern, as selected by survey, will be a Sampler Afghan. The project will be broken into...read more

For children ages 3-5. Books, music & lots of fun! This event will run on a first come, first served basis. There will be tickets at the Youth Services Desk beginning 1/2 hour prior to the program's starting time.

Need some tech help? Register for a one-on-one 45-minute Session to get advice about your device. Open to Monroe and Jamesburg residents.

Music, rhymes and fun for ages 18-26 mos and caregiver. This event will run on a first come, first served basis. There will be tickets at the Youth Services Desk beginning 1/2 hour prior to the program's starting time.

Teens 13 to 19!  Join us each Friday in the back of the children's department for D&D! No experience required!NO MEETUP WHEN SCHOOL IS CLOSED OR ON HALF-DAY