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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Sunday, December 28
Monday, December 29
Tuesday, December 30
Wednesday, December 31
Thursday, January 1
Friday, January 2
Saturday, January 3
Sunday, January 4
Monday, January 5
Tuesday, January 6
Wednesday, January 7
Thursday, January 8
Friday, January 9
Saturday, January 10
Sunday, January 11
Monday, January 12
Tuesday, January 13
Wednesday, January 14
Thursday, January 15
Friday, January 16
Saturday, January 17
Sunday, January 18
Monday, January 19
Tuesday, January 20
Wednesday, January 21
Thursday, January 22
Friday, January 23
Saturday, January 24
Sunday, January 25
Monday, January 26
Tuesday, January 27
Wednesday, January 28
Thursday, January 29
Friday, January 30
Saturday, January 31
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...
Do you live in a Metuchen home built before 1930 and want to know more about it? This 3-part workshop series may be for you!...
For ages 5-10. Ms. Gina Folgar of Graceful Kids Yoga is back to teach a fun, winter themed yoga class! Children need to bring a...
We will see a fantasy comedy film Freakier Friday (2025, PG-13, 1h 51m). It is the sequel to Freaky Friday (2003), itself based on Mary Rodgers's 1972 novel....
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 a fantasy comedy film Freakier Friday (2025, PG-13, 1h 51m). It is the sequel to Freaky Friday (2003), itself based on Mary Rodgers's 1972 novel....
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 9 and up Join us in the Makery for guided workshops and custom projects. Please indicate below if you would like a guided activity...
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.
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...
Join us for an immersive journey into the world of Downton Abbey with a three-part film series at the library! Every screening begins with light refreshments...
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 an immersive journey into the world of Downton Abbey with a three-part film series at the library! Every screening begins with light refreshments...
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 9 and up Join us in the Makery for guided workshops and custom projects. Please indicate below if you would like a guided activity...
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 fellow board game enthusiasts in the community to play a variety of games on the first Tuesday of every month. Attendees are encouraged to...
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 Spanish Book Club will have a hybrid meeting and discuss Entre dos aguas by Cristina Henríquez. If you have any questions, email info@metuchenlibrary.org. 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...
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 at downstairs Activity Room. The library will provide Mah Jongg sets and tables for open...
For ages 12-18. Join us on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of the month for a fun and relaxed book club meeting! We pick the...
This event is for ages 12-18! Please be advised that this performance will contain PG-13 elements (and murder). Join us for our second annual Murder...
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...
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...
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 an immersive journey into the world of Downton Abbey with a three-part film series at the library! Every screening begins with light refreshments...
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 an immersive journey into the world of Downton Abbey with a three-part film series at the library! Every screening begins with light refreshments...
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...
Canceled
Metuchen Makery - Open Hours
Ages 9 and up Join us in the Makery for guided workshops and custom projects. Please indicate below if you would like a guided activity...
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 Board of Trustees meet on the second Tuesday of each month, except for August, when there is no meeting. Meetings are held in...
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 to help pack seeds for the Seed Library! No experience necessary. Chat with fellow gardening and plant enthusiasts while you do it! If...
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 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...
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 at downstairs Activity Room. The library will provide Mah Jongg sets and tables for open...
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...
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...
Stop in and get a craft bag for your child to do at home. Two bags per family, please! Metuchen residents only on Friday. If...
Please note that the Mat Yoga class originally scheduled for Friday, January 16 has been reschedule to Friday, January 30. A combination of flowing movement...
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...
Join us for "Classical Music Meets Animation," a duo recital of music for clarinet and piano. Experience an innovative concert of classical music from Schubert to Bernstein...
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
Knitting & Crochet Club
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...
Canceled
Artist Reception
Please join us in welcoming artist Nupur Nishith to the Gallery at the Metuchen Library. Light refreshments will be served. About the Exhibit: The Gallery...
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...
Canceled
Metuchen Makery - Open Hours
Ages 9 and up Join us in the Makery for guided workshops and custom projects. Please indicate below if you would like a guided activity...
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...
Join us to help pack seeds for the Seed Library! No experience necessary. Chat with fellow gardening and plant enthusiasts while you do it! If...
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...
It’s not late to start growing specific native plants from seed outside. Join volunteers from the Garden Club of Metuchen and the Master Gardeners of...
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 at downstairs Activity Room. The library will provide Mah Jongg sets and tables for open...
For ages 12-18. Join us on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of the month for a fun and relaxed book club meeting! We pick the...
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!...
Join us for an adult painting class at the library. Discover the joy of painting as you create a charming “Robin in the Snow” on...
Join us for an adult painting class at the library. Discover the joy of painting as you create a charming “Robin in the Snow” on...
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...
1/25/26 Metuchen Jazz Concert at the Library is postponed. New Date to be announced. Join us for a free concert featuring guitar phenom Marel Hidalgo,...
Canceled
Play Session for Preschoolers
Ages 2-4. Free play at the library! Please sign in and sanitize your child’s hands (and your own) when you arrive.
Canceled
Homework Buddies
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...
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...
Please note that the film screening originally scheduled for Monday, January 26 has been rescheduled to Tuesday, January 27. Join us for an immersive journey...
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 9 and up Join us in the Makery for guided workshops and custom projects. Please indicate below if you would like a guided activity...
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! Please sign in and sanitize your child’s hands (and your own) when you arrive.
Join us to help pack seeds for the Seed Library! No experience necessary. Chat with fellow gardening and plant enthusiasts while you do it! If...
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 “Life at an Edwardian Manor” with Judith Krall-Russo. Discover the world behind the hit series “Downton Abbey” and explore the Edwardian era—a...
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 at downstairs Activity Room. The library will provide Mah Jongg sets and tables for open...
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...
This event is for Grades 5 and up, including adults! Join us for a collaborative, freestyle LEGO party that shows us how the fun of...
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 children of all ages. Come and hang out with Sarge or Niles, our loveable therapy dogs. They love to hear stories! You can bring...
Rescheduled from January 18, 2026 Please join us in welcoming artist Nupur Nishith to the Gallery at the Metuchen Library. Light refreshments will be served....
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.