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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Join the Metuchen-Edison Historical Society for its popular annual Local History Day. This year's theme is Revolution! On July 4, 2026, the United States will...
We will see F1 (2025, PG-13, 2h 35m), a sports drama film starring Brad Pitt as Formula One (F1) racing driver Sonny Hayes, who returns...
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 F1 (2025, PG-13, 2h 35m), a sports drama film starring Brad Pitt as Formula One (F1) racing driver Sonny Hayes, who returns...
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...
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...
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 Un viejo que leía novelas de amor by Luis Sepulveda. If you have any questions,...
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...
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 9-15. This workshop will describe the process of creating characters in comics, manga, and graphic novels and allow participants to craft their own...
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...
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 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...
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...
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 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.
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...
In this program presented by CompDojo, patrons will learn the basics of Programming in Python. Python is an easy to understand programming language that has...
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...
CineMusic presents a musical dram film Better Man (2024, R, 2h 15m) at Metuchen Public Library. The film is based on the life of 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...
CineMusic presents a musical dram film Better Man (2024, R, 2h 15m) at Metuchen Public Library. The film is based on the life of 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...
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...
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...
Toddles 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...
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.
Join us for our annual Makers Day celebration, where we celebrate STEAM and making culture at the library! This year's theme is engineering and upcycling....
Are you interested in joining a Dungeons & Dragons campaign here at the library? Do you enjoy creating your own adventures with a group of...
Caili O’Doherty Quartet Celebrates the Legacy of Lil Hardin Armstrong In honor of Women's History Month, join us on March 22 for a special performance...
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 Blue Moon (2025, R, 1h 40m), a biographical drama film directed by Richard Linklater and written by Robert Kaplow, 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 Blue Moon (2025, R, 1h 40m), a biographical drama film directed by Richard Linklater and written by Robert Kaplow, 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...
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 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...
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...
Toddles 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...
Calling all kids in grades 2-4! Join us for a silent book group! Here’s how it works: Fill out a short form about a book...
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 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 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...
*Newly rescheduled date* For ages 2-4 with their caregivers - Discover the magic of learning through play with Exploration Stations. Exploration Stations is a company...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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,...
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!...
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...
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.