Mother's Day Celebration

Wed, May 06, 10:00am - 11:00am

In the Children's Area; no registration needed. Drop by the Library or come early for Storytime. Enjoy open play in a supportive and nurturing environment with other families.

Board Games Afternoon - at the Southwest Branch

Wed, May 06, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Meeting Room

Stories, songs, and a simple craft encourage social interaction, develop fine motor skills and prepare little ones for their educational journey. Please register all children participating.

Wed, May 06, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Meeting Room

Get ready to roll the dice and shuffle the deck at Board Game Afternoon! Make new friends and have fun playing a different board game every month. All ages welcome.

Thu, May 07, 10:00am - 11:00am

Meeting Room

We welcome our littlest patrons to the library to enjoy stories with their caregivers and peers. This storytime promotes early literacy and socialization for babies and toddlers.

Together We Can Change Lives

Thu, May 07, 10:30am - 11:30am

In the Children's Area; no registration needed. Drop by the Library or stay after Storytime for open play in a supportive and nurturing environment with other families.

Thu, May 07, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Conference Room

Do you want to give back to your community in a meaningful way? Learn about New Jersey's Foster Care and Adoption program and how you can become a licensed resource caregiver for children in need.

Wed, May 13, 10:00am - 11:00am

In the Children's Area; no registration needed. Drop by the Library or come early for Storytime. Enjoy open play in a supportive and nurturing environment with other families.

Wed, May 13, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Meeting Room

Stories, songs, and a simple craft encourage social interaction, develop fine motor skills and prepare little ones for their educational journey. Please register all children participating.

Thu, May 14, 10:00am - 11:00am

Meeting Room

We welcome our littlest patrons to the library to enjoy stories with their caregivers and peers. This storytime promotes early literacy and socialization for babies and toddlers.

Check 'Em Out Book Discussion

Thu, May 14, 10:30am - 11:30am

In the Children's Area; no registration needed. Drop by the Library or stay after Storytime for open play in a supportive and nurturing environment with other families.

Friday Flicks

Fri, May 15, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Conference Room

Catch a front row seat for some of Hollywood's newest and most acclaimed films. Please register everyone in your group who will be attending. Free admission.

Mon, May 18, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Meeting Room

Join us for a monthly book club meeting where we will read books from all genres and engage in lively discussions. For the first meeting, please bring what you are currently reading.

Registration is now closed

Southwest Branch Friends Meeting

Tue, May 19, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Conference Room

Come join the Friends of the Southwest Branch! The Friends are responsible for fundraising to provide programming and other necessities for our library. Become a Friend, and help us help you.

Gel Plate Printing Workshop

Tue, May 19, 5:30pm - 7:30pm

Meeting Room

Explore gel plate printing in this hands-on workshop for all experience levels.

Registration opens Tuesday, May 5 2026 at 9:00am

Wed, May 20, 10:00am - 11:00am

In the Children's Area; no registration needed. Drop by the Library or come early for Storytime. Enjoy open play in a supportive and nurturing environment with other families.

Labrador Literature - Read to a Pup

Wed, May 20, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Meeting Room

Stories, songs, and a simple craft encourage social interaction, develop fine motor skills and prepare little ones for their educational journey. Please register all children participating.

Wed, May 20, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Meeting Room

Would you like to read to a dog? We will be joined by a Labrador puppy in training to become a Seeing Eye guide dog!

Thu, May 21, 10:00am - 11:00am

Meeting Room

We welcome our littlest patrons to the library to enjoy stories with their caregivers and peers. This storytime promotes early literacy and socialization for babies and toddlers.

Check 'Em Out Book Discussion-Afternoon

Thu, May 21, 10:30am - 11:30am

In the Children's Area; no registration needed. Drop by the Library or stay after Storytime for open play in a supportive and nurturing environment with other families.

Fri, May 22, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Meeting Room

Join us for a monthly book club meeting where we will read books from all genres and engage in lively discussions. For the first meeting, please bring what you are currently reading.

Registration is now closed

Library Closed - Memorial Day

Mon, May 25, All day

All library branches will be closed.

Wed, May 27, 10:00am - 11:00am

In the Children's Area; no registration needed. Drop by the Library or come early for Storytime. Enjoy open play in a supportive and nurturing environment with other families.

Cover to Cover - A Classics Book Discussion Group

Thu, May 28, 10:30am - 11:30am

In the Children's Area; no registration needed. Drop by the Library or stay after Storytime for open play in a supportive and nurturing environment with other families.

Thu, May 28, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Conference Room

For those who always try to read the Classics but can't get past the first page, join Cover to Cover! Plow through your reading lists with a new classic every month.

Registration is now closed

Friday Flicks

Fri, May 29, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Conference Room

Catch a front row seat for some of Hollywood's newest and most acclaimed films. Please register everyone in your group who will be attending. Free admission.

Bedazzle a Book - Teen and Adult Program

Mon, Jun 01, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Maker Space

Bring your own book and bedazzle the title or the cover artwork with rhinestones.

Registration opens Monday, May 18 2026 at 9:00am

Wed, Jun 03, 10:00am - 11:00am

In the Children's Area; no registration needed. Drop by the Library or come early for Storytime. Enjoy open play in a supportive and nurturing environment with other families.

Board Games Afternoon - at the Southwest Branch

Wed, Jun 03, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Meeting Room

Stories, songs, and a simple craft encourage social interaction, develop fine motor skills and prepare little ones for their educational journey. Please register all children participating.

Registration opens Monday, May 4 2026 at 11:00am

Wed, Jun 03, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Meeting Room

Get ready to roll the dice and shuffle the deck at Board Game Afternoon! Make new friends and have fun playing a different board game every month. All ages welcome.

Registration opens Monday, May 4 2026 at 1:00pm

Thu, Jun 04, 10:00am - 11:00am

Meeting Room

We welcome our littlest patrons to the library to enjoy stories with their caregivers and peers. This storytime promotes early literacy and socialization for babies and toddlers.

Registration opens Tuesday, May 5 2026 at 10:00am

Thu, Jun 04, 10:30am - 11:30am

In the Children's Area; no registration needed. Drop by the Library or stay after Storytime for open play in a supportive and nurturing environment with other families.

Wed, Jun 10, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Meeting Room

Stories, songs, and a simple craft encourage social interaction, develop fine motor skills and prepare little ones for their educational journey. Please register all children participating.

Registration opens Monday, May 11 2026 at 11:00am

Father's Day Upcycled Book Photo Frames

Thu, Jun 11, 10:00am - 11:00am

Meeting Room

We welcome our littlest patrons to the library to enjoy stories with their caregivers and peers. This storytime promotes early literacy and socialization for babies and toddlers.

Registration opens Tuesday, May 12 2026 at 10:00am

Sat, Jun 13, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Maker Space

Make a special Father's Day craft. We will upcycle discarded hardcover books to create photo frames using paint and twine.

Registration opens Friday, May 29 2026 at 9:00am

Southwest Branch Friends Meeting

Tue, Jun 16, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Conference Room

Come join the Friends of the Southwest Branch! The Friends are responsible for fundraising to provide programming and other necessities for our library. Become a Friend, and help us help you.

Labrador Literature - Read to a Pup

Wed, Jun 17, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Meeting Room

Stories, songs, and a simple craft encourage social interaction, develop fine motor skills and prepare little ones for their educational journey. Please register all children participating.

Registration opens Monday, May 18 2026 at 11:00am

Wed, Jun 17, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Meeting Room

Would you like to read to a dog? We will be joined by a Labrador puppy in training to become a Seeing Eye guide dog!