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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Monday, April 27
Tuesday, April 28
Wednesday, April 29
Thursday, April 30
Friday, May 1
Saturday, May 2
Knitting & Crochet Club meets on every Sunday (2-4pm). Share your love of knitting and crocheting with yarn enthusiasts. Please bring your own knitting and...
For ages 2-4 with their caregivers - Discover the magic of learning through play with Exploration Stations. Exploration Stations is a company that provides sensory...
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...
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...
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is rapidly becoming an integral part of our daily lives, transforming how we find, create, and consume information. In this two-part series,...
For ages 3-6 and their caregivers. Join Ms. Joanne for a relaxing and fun evening storytime! Pajamas and stuffed animal friends are welcome. No registration...
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 Spanish Book Club will have a hybrid meeting and discuss poesia. If you have any questions, email info@metuchenlibrary.org. To join the Spanish Book Club,...
Toddlers and Preschoolers. Join us for a simple storytime consisting of three stories and three songs or fingerplays. The session ends with a coloring page...
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...
Ages 6-9. Love to read and talk about it? Then join Ms. Joanne's Smarty Pants Book Club! Children must read the book before attending 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!...
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...
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! Playtime will follow storytime. This program is for Metuchen...
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 One Battle After Another (2025, 2h 41m, R), a black comedy action-thriller film directed by Paul Thomas Anderson. It is inspired by the...
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 One Battle After Another (2025, 2h 41m, R), a black comedy action-thriller film directed by Paul Thomas Anderson. It is inspired by the...
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...
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. Families choose...
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...
Toddlers and Preschoolers. Join us for a simple storytime consisting of three stories and three songs or fingerplays. The session ends with a coloring page...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Led by the Teen Advisory Board! Drop in to the children’s room any time between 2 to 4 to participate in a fun egg hunt...
Join us for "Spring Romance," an enchanting duo recital featuring violinist Albert Cao and pianist Lyndon Ji. They will invite you to enjoy a selection...
Knitting & Crochet Club meets on every Sunday (2-4pm). Share your love of knitting and crocheting with yarn enthusiasts. Please bring your own knitting and...
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 Hamnet (2025, PG-13, 2h 5m), a historical drama film directed by Chloé Zhao, who co-wrote the screenplay with Maggie O'Farrell, based on...
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 Hamnet (2025, PG-13, 2h 5m), a historical drama film directed by Chloé Zhao, who co-wrote the screenplay with Maggie O'Farrell, based on...
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
ESL Class (Advanced)
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. Families choose...
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...
Unleash your creativity in our adult painting class at the library! We will have a theme “Paint Like Van Gogh - The Starry Night” 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...
Unleash your creativity in our adult painting class at the library! We will have a theme “Paint Like Van Gogh - The Starry Night” and...
Toddlers and Preschoolers. Join us for a simple storytime consisting of three stories and three songs or fingerplays. The session ends with a coloring page...
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...
Canceled
Book Snack
Calling all kids in grades 2-4! Join us for an almost silent book group! Here’s how it works: Fill out a short form about a...
Canceled
Filmmaking Club
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 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). Share your love of knitting and crocheting with yarn enthusiasts. Please bring your own knitting and...
For children ages 6 and up with sensory or developmental needs. Attendance is limited and registration is required. Caregivers must stay in the building during...
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...
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...
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
ESL Class (Advanced)
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. Families choose...
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 longtime local birder and wildlife photographer Tom Ostrand for a presentation on birding opportunities in Metuchen and throughout Middlesex County. Tom has birded extensively...
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...
Toddlers and Preschoolers. Join us for a simple storytime consisting of three stories and three songs or fingerplays. The session ends with a coloring page...
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...
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! Playtime will follow storytime. This program is for Metuchen...
Join Reiki Master and Meditation Teacher Christine Buck for one hour of Reiki-Infused mindfulness and a guided themed meditation. This program is intended for adults...
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). Share your love of knitting and crocheting with yarn enthusiasts. Please bring your own knitting and...
Pelvic health isn’t just about exercise—it’s about how your body functions during everyday life. In this engaging, real-life-focused session, Dr. Aparna Kamulkar, a local pelvic...
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 on Monday, April 27th as CineMusic closes out @MetuchenPublicLibrary’s Oscars movie month with a screening of Sinners (2025, R, 2h 17m). Winner of Best...
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 on Monday, April 27th as CineMusic closes out @MetuchenPublicLibrary’s Oscars movie month with a screening of Sinners (2025, R, 2h 17m). Winner of Best...
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 or the older adults in your life need help navigating transportation options, this presentation is for you! Keep Middlesex Moving is hosting an...
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...
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 3-6 and their caregivers. Join Ms. Joanne for a relaxing and fun evening storytime! Pajamas and stuffed animal friends are welcome. No registration...
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...
Toddlers and Preschoolers. Join us for a simple storytime consisting of three stories and three songs or fingerplays. The session ends with a coloring page...
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...
Leonieke ("lay-o-nee-ka") Scheuble, pianist and organist, brings The 3 Generations of Jazz Trio featuring Legendary Bassist Bill Crow to Metuchen in celebration of International Jazz...
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! Playtime will follow. This program is for Metuchen patrons...
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.