Event Calendar
Explore our calendar for activities for all ages, including workshops, book clubs, storytimes, and more. Connect, learn, and grow with your community.
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Saturday, November 1
Knitting & Crochet Club meets on every Sunday (2-4pm) and the second Tuesday of the month (3-5pm) at downstairs Activity Room. Share your love of...
Ages 2-4. Free play at the library! Families choose Monday or Wednesday to attend. Please sign in and sanitize your child’s hands (and your own)...
We will see The Penguin Lessons (2024, PG-13, 1h 50m). "A disillusioned Englishman who goes to work in a school in a divided Argentina in...
Stuck on homework? Drop in at the teen area of the library to ask for help! First come, first served--you may have to wait your...
We will see The Penguin Lessons (2024, PG-13, 1h 50m). "A disillusioned Englishman who goes to work in a school in a divided Argentina in...
Attention all parents! Are you concerned about how you will afford your child’s college education in the future? Start planning now by attending the college funding...
The library's English as a Second Language (ESL) classes are a partnership with Literacy New Jersey, which handles all registration, assessment, and orientation. There are...
Canceled
Tech Help 101
If you have issues or questions about your computer, cell phone, tablet, etc., let us know how we can help! Please call the library at...
Canceled
Metuchen Makery - Open Hours
Ages 12 and up Join us in the Makery to work with a community of makers, tinkerers, and artists. Work on your own projects and...
The library's English as a Second Language (ESL) classes are a partnership with Literacy New Jersey, which handles all registration, assessment, and orientation. There are...
Ages 2-4. Free play at the library! Families choose Monday or Wednesday to attend. Please sign in and sanitize your child’s hands (and your own)...
The library's English as a Second Language (ESL) classes are a partnership with Literacy New Jersey, which handles all registration, assessment, and orientation. There are...
The Spanish Book Club will have a hybrid meeting and discuss Sabrina y Corina by Kali Fajardo-Anstine. If you have any questions, email info@metuchenlibrary.org. To...
Preschoolers: Join us for a simple storytime consisting of three stories and three songs or fingerplays. The session ends with a coloring page or a...
The library's English as a Second Language (ESL) classes are a partnership with Literacy New Jersey, which handles all registration, assessment, and orientation. There are...
Mah Jongg Open Play meets every week on Thursday afternoon. The library will provide Mah Jongg sets and tables for open play time. This is...
For elementary to middle grade writers. This bimonthly meet-up offers activities and exercises for young writers looking to learn more about the fun of storytelling!...
A combination of flowing movement and deep stretching, this class dives deeper into yoga poses (asanas) to release tension and return body and mind to...
It's again time for the Friends of the Metuchen Library's annual Book Sale! The sale will be held inside the library. Browse thousands of books...
For children of all ages and their caregivers: Join local author and teacher Jennie Misko for a special read aloud of her book Monster Feelings:...
Knitting & Crochet Club meets on every Sunday (2-4pm) and the second Tuesday of the month (3-5pm) at downstairs Activity Room. Share your love of...
For ages 2-4. Join Ms. Joanne for an interactive program of stories, songs, and movement. Space is limited to the first 14 families. Playtime will...
We will see White Bird (2023, PG-13, 1h 51m) which is a war drama film based on the 2019 graphic novel of the same name by R. J....
Stuck on homework? Drop in at the teen area of the library to ask for help! First come, first served--you may have to wait your...
We will see White Bird (2023, PG-13, 1h 51m) which is a war drama film based on the 2019 graphic novel of the same name by R. J....
The library's English as a Second Language (ESL) classes are a partnership with Literacy New Jersey, which handles all registration, assessment, and orientation. There are...
If you have issues or questions about your computer, cell phone, tablet, etc., let us know how we can help! Please call the library at...
Ages 12 and up Join us in the Makery to work with a community of makers, tinkerers, and artists. Work on your own projects and...
Join fellow board game enthusiasts in the community to play a variety of games on the first Tuesday of every month. Attendees are encouraged to...
The library's English as a Second Language (ESL) classes are a partnership with Literacy New Jersey, which handles all registration, assessment, and orientation. There are...
For ages 2-4. Join Ms. Joanne for an interactive program of stories, songs, and movement. Space is limited to the first 14 families. Playtime will...
The library's English as a Second Language (ESL) classes are a partnership with Literacy New Jersey, which handles all registration, assessment, and orientation. There are...
For ages 6-9. Learn the reasons why some of our favorite kid’s books have been challenged while we play one of our favorite games. Everyone...
The Metuchen Library Book Club meets September through June on the second Wednesday of the month in the library's upstairs Community Room. This month we...
Preschoolers: Join us for a simple storytime consisting of three stories and three songs or fingerplays. The session ends with a coloring page or a...
The library's English as a Second Language (ESL) classes are a partnership with Literacy New Jersey, which handles all registration, assessment, and orientation. There are...
Mah Jongg Open Play meets every week on Thursday afternoon. The library will provide Mah Jongg sets and tables for open play time. This is...
For Grades 1-5! Embark on an exciting journey of math adventure with AAM! The club is designed for curious minds ready to explore numbers, puzzles,...
For ages 3-6 and their caregivers. Join Ms. Joanne for a relaxing and fun evening storytime! Pajamas and stuffed animal friends are welcome! This program...
Join us on the second Friday of each month for one hour of a gentle form of yoga where you will practice sitting in a...
For children of all ages. Come and hang out with Sarge or Niles, our loveable therapy dogs. They love to hear stories! You can bring...
Knitting & Crochet Club meets on every Sunday (2-4pm) and the second Tuesday of the month (3-5pm) at downstairs Activity Room. Share your love of...
Join Little Fish Art Studio in the library's Community Room for a reception for high school students Justin Ren and Wendy Zhu, whose art exhibit...
The library's English as a Second Language (ESL) classes are a partnership with Literacy New Jersey, which handles all registration, assessment, and orientation. There are...
Knitting & Crochet Club meets the second Tuesday of the month (3-5pm) and every Sunday (2-4pm) at downstairs Activity Room. Share your love of knitting...
If you have issues or questions about your computer, cell phone, tablet, etc., let us know how we can help! Please call the library at...
Ages 12 and up Join us in the Makery to work with a community of makers, tinkerers, and artists. Work on your own projects and...
The library's English as a Second Language (ESL) classes are a partnership with Literacy New Jersey, which handles all registration, assessment, and orientation. There are...
For ages 2-4. Join Ms. Joanne for an interactive program of stories, songs, and movement. Space is limited to the first 14 families. Playtime will...
The library's English as a Second Language (ESL) classes are a partnership with Literacy New Jersey, which handles all registration, assessment, and orientation. There are...
The library's English as a Second Language (ESL) classes are a partnership with Literacy New Jersey, which handles all registration, assessment, and orientation. There are...
Mah Jongg Open Play meets every week on Thursday afternoon. The library will provide Mah Jongg sets and tables for open play time. This is...
Come hang out and learn about filmmaking on the third Thursday of the month! Together we'll have fun doing guided activities that hone in on...
A combination of flowing movement and deep stretching, this class dives deeper into yoga poses (asanas) to release tension and return body and mind to...
For ages 3-18 months and their caregivers. Stories, rhymes and songs for your baby and you! Siblings are welcome. Playtime will follow. No registration required.
Canceled
Dungeons & Dragons Club
Are you interested in joining a Dungeons & Dragons campaign here at the library? Do you enjoy creating your own adventures with a group of...
Canceled
Women in STEM
Grades 8 to 12 Join CompDojo in this workshop presented by three young women discussing their journey in studying the Sciences so far and what...
Drummer Winard Harper & Jeli Posse Constantly in reverence of his predecessors while remaining innovative in his own right, Winard Harper has been among the...
For ages 2-4. Join Ms. Joanne for an interactive program of stories, songs, and movement. Space is limited to the first 14 families. Playtime will...
Join us for the Barbara Jobin Memorial Studio Ghibli Film Festival! In celebration of the service of a former library employee, we’ll be hosting showings...
Stuck on homework? Drop in at the teen area of the library to ask for help! First come, first served--you may have to wait your...
Join us for the Barbara Jobin Memorial Studio Ghibli Film Festival! In celebration of the service of a former library employee, we’ll be hosting showings...
The library's English as a Second Language (ESL) classes are a partnership with Literacy New Jersey, which handles all registration, assessment, and orientation. There are...
If you have issues or questions about your computer, cell phone, tablet, etc., let us know how we can help! Please call the library at...
Ages 12 and up Join us in the Makery to work with a community of makers, tinkerers, and artists. Work on your own projects and...
The library's English as a Second Language (ESL) classes are a partnership with Literacy New Jersey, which handles all registration, assessment, and orientation. There are...
Join us for this month’s in-person TAB meeting! It will be held in the upstairs community room. We will discuss upcoming library events and outreach....
For ages 2-4. Join Ms. Joanne for an interactive program of stories, songs, and movement. Space is limited to the first 14 families. Playtime will...
The library's English as a Second Language (ESL) classes are a partnership with Literacy New Jersey, which handles all registration, assessment, and orientation. There are...
Enjoy spell-binding folk songs from the desert state of Rajasthan. Learn the graceful Ghoomar dance. Dress in colorful traditional outfits and wear exquisite jewelry, bangles,...
The library's English as a Second Language (ESL) classes are a partnership with Literacy New Jersey, which handles all registration, assessment, and orientation. There are...
Preschoolers: Join us for a simple storytime consisting of three stories and three songs or fingerplays. The session ends with a coloring page or a...
Mah Jongg Open Play meets every week on Thursday afternoon. The library will provide Mah Jongg sets and tables for open play time. This is...
Join us for the library’s chess club, a group for all ages and all skill levels. Basic instruction will be given to beginner players. Come...
For elementary to middle grade writers. This bimonthly meet-up offers activities and exercises for young writers looking to learn more about the fun of storytelling!...
For ages 3-18 months and their caregivers. Stories, rhymes and songs for your baby and you! Siblings are welcome. Playtime will follow. No registration required.
Canceled
Reiki-Infused Meditation
Join Reiki Masters and Meditation Teachers Jean Zissler and Christine Buck for one hour of Reiki-Infused mindfulness and a guided themed meditation. This program is...
For ages 12-18. Join us for an after-hours spooktacular event - A Haunted House hosted by the Teen Advisory Board! Registration is required for safety,...
For children of all ages. Come and hang out with Sarge or Niles, our loveable therapy dogs. They love to hear stories! You can bring...
Knitting & Crochet Club meets on every Sunday (2-4pm) and the second Tuesday of the month (3-5pm) at downstairs Activity Room. Share your love of...
Join us for the Barbara Jobin Memorial Studio Ghibli Film Festival! In celebration of the service of a former library employee, we’ll be hosting showings...
Celebrate the Halloween season with a special screening of Little Shop of Horrors (1986, PG-13, 1h 34m) at the library! “A nerdy florist finds his chance for...
Stuck on homework? Drop in at the teen area of the library to ask for help! First come, first served--you may have to wait your...
Celebrate the Halloween season with a special screening of Little Shop of Horrors (1986, PG-13, 1h 34m) at the library! “A nerdy florist finds his chance for...
The library's English as a Second Language (ESL) classes are a partnership with Literacy New Jersey, which handles all registration, assessment, and orientation. There are...
If you have issues or questions about your computer, cell phone, tablet, etc., let us know how we can help! Please call the library at...
Ages 12 and up Join us in the Makery to work with a community of makers, tinkerers, and artists. Work on your own projects and...
The library's English as a Second Language (ESL) classes are a partnership with Literacy New Jersey, which handles all registration, assessment, and orientation. There are...
Join us for A Reading & Talk with Mary Ann McGuigan, a long-time resident of Metuchen, NJ. Following our in-person conversation, she'll be signing copies...
Canceled
ESL Class (High Beginner)
The library's English as a Second Language (ESL) classes are a partnership with Literacy New Jersey, which handles all registration, assessment, and orientation. There are...
Elementary Antics is a new program for kids in grades K-3. This month's program is Halloween Stories & Crafts. We'll hear some (not too) scary...
The library's English as a Second Language (ESL) classes are a partnership with Literacy New Jersey, which handles all registration, assessment, and orientation. There are...
Preschoolers: Join us for a simple storytime consisting of three stories and three songs or fingerplays. The session ends with a coloring page or a...
The library's English as a Second Language (ESL) classes are a partnership with Literacy New Jersey, which handles all registration, assessment, and orientation. There are...
Mah Jongg Open Play meets every week on Thursday afternoon. The library will provide Mah Jongg sets and tables for open play time. This is...
For ages 3-18 months and their caregivers. Stories, rhymes and songs for your baby and you! Siblings are welcome. Playtime will follow. No registration required.
Enjoy tasty desserts while learning about ranked choice voting and how we can bring "majority rules" to New Jersey. Presented by Voter Choice NJ, a...
The library offers a variety of programs for adults throughout the year. Regularly occurring programs include:
- Movie Screenings: Enjoy feature films on our Community Room’s big screen. Select Monday afternoons and evenings of each month.
- Book Club: A lively monthly discussion of a pre-selected title. All are welcome. Second Wednesday of each month at 7:30pm, September-June. Contact Justine at jjohnson@metuchenlibrary.org.
- Spanish Book Club: First Wednesday of each month at 7pm, September-June, held as a hybrid format (in-person or virtual). Must speak fluent Spanish to participate; no English is allowed during the book discussion. To join, contact Elaine at elaine.edgcomb@gmail.com.
- Metuchen Writers Club: Second Thursday of each month at 7pm. To join, contact Nicole at nchinchar@metuchenlibrary.org.
- Yoga and Meditation: Classes are held regularly each month, usually on Fridays. See calendar for details.
- Mah Jongg Open Play and Board Games Night: See calendar for details.
- Tech Help 101: If you have issues with or questions about your laptop, cell phone, tablet, etc., we may be able to help! Please call the library to schedule an appointment.
- English as a Second Language (ESL) Classes: Held September through June. For more information, contact info@metuchenlibrary.org.
For a full listing of upcoming programs for adults, visit the library’s calendar. If you have any questions, please email info@metuchenlibrary.org.
The library offers programs for children of all ages and their caregivers throughout the year. Regularly occurring programs include:
- Rhythm & Rhyme: Stories, songs and movement for ages 2-5 and their caregivers.
- Bookworms: Stories, rhymes and more for children ages 24-36 months and their caregivers.
- Bouncing Babies: Stories, rhymes and songs for babies 3-18 months and their caregivers.
- Take & Make Crafts: Grab a bag now and do the craft later! Held on select Fridays.
- Homework Buddies: During the school year, teen volunteers can help younger students with their homework. For more information, contact Jules at jrichards@metuchenlibrary.org.
- StoryWalk: Families, take a walk outside near the library and read a story while you walk!
For a full listing of upcoming programs for children and families, visit the library’s calendar. If you have questions about children’s programs, please email metuchenlibrarykiddos@gmail.com.
The library offers programs for teens throughout the year. Regularly occurring programs include:
Teen Advisory Board: The Teen Advisory Board (TAB) is for teens in grades 6-12 who are interested in committing to 15 service hours through the calendar year. This involves participating in our monthly meetings, volunteering for library events and/or library services.
YA Book Group: We meet monthly to discuss a pre-selected book, either fiction or a graphic novel, but always YA. All ages welcome!
Chess Club: We meet on the first and third Thursday of the month to play matches and get some basic instruction. All ages and skill-levels welcome!
For a full listing of upcoming programs for teens, visit the library’s calendar. If you have questions about teen programs, please email Jules at jrichards@metuchenlibrary.org.
The Metuchen Makery is a place for creativity, imagination and innovation. This makerspace cultivates imagination as the cornerstone of active learning and supports the library’s evolving role as a community center where people of all ages and backgrounds come together to create tangible projects using shared resources. Some regularly occurring programs and services include:
- Coding Workshops with WeMake4H: We partner with a community non-profit to provide introductory workshops in Computer Programming for middle school and high school students.
- Metuchen Coding Club: Join coding beginners and enthusiasts within the community to share projects and complete activities.
- Library Lab: For children ages 5-12, workshops to perform basic science experiments or use some of the library’s educational maker kits.
- 3D Printing: Send us a design in printable format, and the Library will provide a price quote. Most items can be printed for less than $5!
Makery Mission Statement
For a full listing of upcoming programs for all ages, visit the library’s Events Calendar. For more information about Makerspace Programs, including 3D printing inquiries, contact Rohan at rpundlik@metuchenlibrary.org.