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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Trumpeter Ted Chubb will be accompanied by Bruce Williams on saxophone, Tom DeCarlo on bass, Oscar Perez on piano, and Carmen Intorre on drums. This...
Ages 2-4. Join Ms. Joanne for an interactive program of stories, songs, and movement. Space is limited to 14 families, so arrive early! Playtime will...
Monday Timeslots: 4:00-5:00, 5:30-6:30, 7:00-8:00 Stuck on homework? Drop in at the teen area of the library to ask for help! First come, first served...
Join us for an interactive workshop designed to help high school students build a strong foundation for their future! This session will cover essential topics...
Metuchen Public Library is now offering 1-on-1 resume review and mock interview appointments with an experienced Human Resources professional. Sign up for a session 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...
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 Attendees are encouraged to help each other, but patrons are expected to have an activity or project in mind. Join us...
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...
*Cancelled: The librarians will be at Campbell School today.* Ages 2-4. Join Ms. Joanne for an interactive program of stories, songs, and movement. Space is...
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...
Metuchen Public Library is now offering 1-on-1 resume review and mock interview appointments with an experienced Human Resources professional. Sign up for a session to...
Join us for an informative session on the NJSave program—your one-stop online application for accessing benefits and savings. NJSave is designed to help low-income older...
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...
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...
For ages 3-18 months and their caregivers. Older siblings are welcome. Stories, rhymes and songs for your baby and you! Playtime will follow. No registration...
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...
Ages 2-4. Join Ms. Joanne for an interactive program of stories, songs, and movement. Space is limited to 14 families, so arrive early! Playtime will...
We will see A Real Pain (2024, R, 1h 29m) that is a comedy-drama film written and directed by Jesse Eisenberg. An international co-production between Poland and the United States,...
Monday Timeslots: 4:00-5:00, 5:30-6:30, 7:00-8:00 Stuck on homework? Drop in at the teen area of the library to ask for help! First come, first served...
We will see A Real Pain (2024, R, 1h 29m) that is a comedy-drama film written and directed by Jesse Eisenberg. An international co-production between Poland and the United States,...
Metuchen Public Library is now offering 1-on-1 resume review and mock interview appointments with an experienced Human Resources professional. Sign up for a session to...
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 Attendees are encouraged to help each other, but patrons are expected to have an activity or project in mind. Join us...
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...
Ages 2-4. Join Ms. Joanne for an interactive program of stories, songs, and movement. Space is limited to 14 families, so arrive early! Playtime will...
Join us for an informative session on the NJSave program—your one-stop online application for accessing benefits and savings. NJSave is designed to help low-income older...
Metuchen Public Library is now offering 1-on-1 resume review and mock interview appointments with an experienced Human Resources professional. Sign up for a session to...
The Metuchen Library Book Club meets September through June on the second Wednesday of the month in the library's upstairs Community Room. Click HERE 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. The library will provide Mah Jongg sets and tables for open play time. This is...
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 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...
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...
Monday Timeslots: 4:00-5:00, 5:30-6:30, 7:00-8:00 Stuck on homework? Drop in at the teen area of the library to ask for help! First come, first served...
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...
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 Attendees are encouraged to help each other, but patrons are expected to have an activity or project in mind. Join us...
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 the New Jersey Department of Children and Families to learn about its Foster Care and Adoption program, the requirements, and more about the special...
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....
Metuchen Public Library is now offering 1-on-1 resume review and mock interview appointments with an experienced Human Resources professional. Sign up for a session to...
Metuchen Public Library is now offering 1-on-1 resume review and mock interview appointments with an experienced Human Resources professional. Sign up for a session to...
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...
Join the Friends of the Metuchen Library for their second Mixed Media Sale of the year! The sale will be held in the Metuchen Library...
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...
Are you interested in joining a Dungeons & Dragons campaign here at the library? Do you enjoy creating your own adventures with a group of...
Storytime for 2 and 3 year old children with their caregivers. Join Ms. Joanne for stories, songs, and playtime after. Siblings are welcome.
CineMusic celebrates Pride Month with a screening of The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert (1994, R, 1h 44m). It is an Australian road comedy...
Monday Timeslots: 4:00-5:00, 5:30-6:30, 7:00-8:00 Stuck on homework? Drop in at the teen area of the library to ask for help! First come, first served...
CineMusic celebrates Pride Month with a screening of The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert (1994, R, 1h 44m) that is an Australian road comedy...
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 Attendees are encouraged to help each other, but patrons are expected to have an activity or project in mind. Join us...
Join us for a special event featuring Sheila Rohan, a founding member of the Dance Theatre of Harlem. Rohan will share her personal story and...
Metuchen Public Library is now offering 1-on-1 resume review and mock interview appointments with an experienced Human Resources professional. Sign up for a session to...
Metuchen Public Library is now offering 1-on-1 resume review and mock interview appointments with an experienced Human Resources professional. Sign up for a session to...
For children ages 3-9 and their caregivers. Come to the library for a fun craft! You can make it here or bag it up to...
Join us for a fun and interactive evening of art-themed trivia! Test your knowledge of the arts and famous artists in an exciting night hosted...
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 children ages 3 and up with their caregivers. Board games, puzzles, and coloring pages for family fun!
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. No registration required.
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...
Ages 2-4. Free play at the library! Siblings are welcome. Families choose Monday or Wednesday to attend. Please sign in and sanitize your child’s hands...
The library will be hosting a very special guest--a live penguin from Jenkinson’s Aquarium! Come learn about the habitats and biology of penguins from a...
For families with kids up to age 6. Family storytime with songs, rhymes and a coloring page to take home.
For children up to age 6. Ms. Joanne will be reading stories in the baby pool area. Bring a towel to sit on.
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...
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...
Ages 2-4. Free play at the library! Siblings are welcome. Families choose Monday or Wednesday to attend. Please sign in and sanitize your child’s hands...
Metuchen Public Library is now offering 1-on-1 resume review and mock interview appointments with an experienced Human Resources professional. Sign up for a session to...
Metuchen Public Library is now offering 1-on-1 resume review and mock interview appointments with an experienced Human Resources professional. Sign up for a session to...
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 children ages 3 and up with their caregivers. Board games, puzzles, and coloring pages for family fun!
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.
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.