Upcoming Events

Explore the characteristics of our scaly friends, the reptiles! Meet reptile ambassadors to learn about their differences and how they adapt to their habitats. Registration Required.

Gain the skills and confidence you need to recognize a medical emergency and save a life. This program will cover hands-only CPR, AED usage, stroke recognition, and choking relief. 

Ages 6-24 months

Take a plain wooden house, and turn it into a dream cottage!! Using various supplies including paint, appliques, and fairy garden figurines, decorate your mini house however you'd like!

Join us for Community Arts Day!

Join us for Community Arts Day! Enjoy the music and artistry from the day and stop by the children's room for a special craft! Register below to receive event reminders.

Chess for Kids

Grades 1-6

What will it be?!? Come choose a mystery bag containing one fleece pillow, then create it using a no-sew method!

Registration is not required. This is an in-person teen program for individuals age 12-18. 

Grades K-5

Drop in to practice reading to trained therapy dogs from Bright and Beautiful Therapy Dogs, Inc. Feel free to bring your favorite book or use one from the library. Great for reluctant or struggling readers!

The program will begin with a screening of Madan Sara (50 minutes) followed by a discussion.

American Sign Language for Beginners 1: 

Stop by the Westergard Teen Center and make a basketful of spring vegetables out of clay!!

This is an in-person event for teens ages 12-18. Registration is not required.

Join us for a fun-filled evening! Activities will include story time, a story walk, crafts, games, photo fun, resource tables with community partners, and more! Light refreshments will be served. 

for Grades 3-5

Kaleidoscopes use two or more reflective surfaces to create an endlessly changing pattern. Join us at the library to create your own kaleidoscope and learn more about these optical instruments!

Grades 4-8

Tell us about the authors you loved, the titles you despised, and the stories you can't forget -- all from the comfort of your home.  
 

History and Historic Preservation in Middlesex County

Ages 6-24 months

Grades 2-5

Dan Lieb from the New Jersey Historical Divers Association will explore 200 years of Jersey Shore shipwreck and maritime history. Come learn about the buried treasures that lie beneath the famous NJ shoreline!

Use tiny gems to create an image of a similing pineapple!

This is an in-person event for teens ages 12-18. Registration is required.