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OutFront, In Full: Intersectionality in Ink

Saturday, May 30, 2026
2:00-3:30pm

Join OutFront Metuchen, a local organization that strengthens and uplifts the local LGBTQIA+ community and allies, for a special all-ages community event to kick off Pride Month.

2-2:30pm – Meet members of OutFront Metuchen, learn about what they do, and browse the Metuchen Public Library’s newly expanded collection of books focused on intersectionality of LGBTQ+ books across cultures, faiths, and identities. This collection includes books for all ages and is collaboratively curated by OutFront Metuchen and the library. Creative activities for younger readers will be available.

2:30-3:30pm – Stay for an intergenerational panel conversation on identity, representation, and the power of storytelling between Caroline (she/her), OutFront Metuchen Board Chair; Shailen (he/him), Youth Community Advocate; and Darshini (they/them), Educational Policy Professional.

Registration is encouraged.

Parent Workshop: Language Development in Young Children

Sunday, May 31
2:00-2:45pm

Join Jessica Case of Superbloom Speech Therapy for a talk on Early Childhood Language Development. She will present language milestones from birth through preschool age. Learn how to spot typical vs. non-typical language development. Tips and resources will be given for boosting language and social skills at home.

Light refreshments will be provided. This program will be held in the upstairs Community Room. Registration is recommended. This program is for adults only.

New StoryWalk!

The Weedflower
Written by Elizabeth Davaze & illustrated by Marianne Ferrer

This is a story great for 4-8 year olds and kids at heart who want a few extra steps in the sunshine. Find the StoryWalk at the back entrance of the Library.

“Unraveled” Gallery Exhibit

On display in the library’s gallery thru June 24

About the Exhibit:
The inspiration: A single thread, a ball of yarn, a bolt of fabric. The tools: A loom, a needle; a crochet hook. The result: Works of art. Sweaters, tapestry, quilts, baskets, and so much more. Join the Gallery at the Metuchen Library as we celebrate fiber art in our newest installation “Unraveled”. Artists from Metuchen and our surrounding towns are showcased in a tactile display of color, movement and form.

Exciting Changes Coming to the Children’s Room

Improvements to the Children’s Room at the Metuchen Public Library are ongoing!

The Children’s Room remains closed while work is underway. A temporary Children’s area can be located in the Lower Level Activity Room, with limited access to physical materials.

A HUGE thank you to the Friends of the Metuchen Library and our amazing community for responding to the Friends’ “Next Chapter” Fundraiser and helping make this project possible. We can’t wait to share the refreshed space with you and look forward to announcing our Grand Reopening after Memorial Day. Stay tuned!