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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Friday, April 18
Saturday, April 19
Sunday, April 20
Monday, April 21
Tuesday, April 22
Wednesday, April 23
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Friday, April 25
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Sunday, April 27
Monday, April 28
Tuesday, April 29
Wednesday, April 30
Thursday, May 1
Friday, May 2
Saturday, May 3
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 to welcome artist Geraldine Abdoo and her exhibit "Nature's Palette: An Impressionist Exploration," on display in the Gallery of the Metuchen Library March...
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 Conclave (2024, PG, 2h). It is a political thriller film directed by Edward Berger, based on the 2016 novel by Robert Harris. The...
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 Conclave (2024, PG, 2h). It is a political thriller film directed by Edward Berger, based on the 2016 novel by Robert Harris. The...
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...
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 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...
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...
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 to help pack seeds for the Seed Library! No experience necessary. Chat with fellow gardening and plant enthusiasts while you do it! If...
The Spanish Book Club will have a hybrid meeting and discuss poesia by Pablo Nerudo. If you have any questions, email info@metuchenlibrary.org. To join the...
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...
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!...
Ages 18-36 months. Join us for a short program of nursery rhymes, simple stories and songs. Each session will begin or end with an 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...
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 3-18 months and their caregivers Stories, rhymes and songs for your baby and you! 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...
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 Forrest Gump (1994 , PG-13 , 2h 22m) that is a comedy-drama film directed by Robert Zemeckis. An adaptation of the 1986...
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 a fun afternoon of Board Games! This is a great place to learn the rules of some new games, and to play...
We will see Forrest Gump (1994 , PG-13 , 2h 22m) that is a comedy-drama film directed by Robert Zemeckis. An adaptation of the 1986...
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...
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...
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...
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 to help pack seeds for the Seed Library! No experience necessary. Chat with fellow gardening and plant enthusiasts while you do it! If...
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. 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...
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 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...
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 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...
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...
Unleash your creativity in our adult painting class at the library! In celebration of Earth Day (April 22), discover the joy of painting as you...
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...
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...
Unleash your creativity in our adult painting class at the library! In celebration of Earth Day (April 22), discover the joy of painting as you...
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...
Ages 5 & up. Join Mr. Rohan in the lab and help him do some cool experiments. Registration is required.
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...
Ages 6-9 Join Ms. Joanne for a fun discussion of the book Cornbread & Poppy at the Carnival by Matthew Cordell. The first 6 Metuchen...
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'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 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...
Drop in to the children's anytime between 2-4 to play the Teen Advisory Board's Egg Hunt! Members of TAB will be present to help our...
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...
Come defy gravity with CineMusic on Monday, April 21, as we screen Wicked (2024, PG, 2h 40m). In this prequel to the 1939 classic, The...
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...
Come defy gravity with CineMusic on Monday, April 21, as we screen Wicked (2024, PG, 2h 40m). In this prequel to the 1939 classic, The...
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...
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...
Metuchen Tree Ambassadors interested in: Planting more trees in our community? Caring for trees in our neighborhoods? Strengthening our ecological roots? Learn about the benefits,...
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...
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...
Plant-forward dishes are vibrant and delicious, and they can nourish us in many ways. With this versatile and sustainable approach to food, you don't necessarily...
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 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...
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 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 along with a craft. Families choose Monday OR Wednesday to attend. Please sign in and sanitize your child’s...
We will see Here (2024, PG-13, 1h 44m) that is a drama film produced and directed by Robert Zemeckis, who co-wrote the screenplay with Eric...
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 Here (2024, PG-13, 1h 44m) that is a drama film produced and directed by Robert Zemeckis, who co-wrote the screenplay with Eric...
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...
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...
Ages 3-6 Join Jessica Case of Superbloom Speech Therapy for an inclusive, supportive, sensory-friendly Talk Yoga class. This class is for all ability yogis. Dress...
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. Free play at the library along with a craft. Families choose Monday OR Wednesday to attend. Please sign in and sanitize your child’s...
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...
T.K. Blue presents “Planet Bluu” on International Jazz Day, April 30 at Metuchen Public Library. The saxophonist and flutist T.K. (Talib Kibwe) Blue Trio...
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...
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 3-18 months and their caregivers. Older siblings are welcome. Stories, rhymes and songs for your baby and you! No registration required.
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...
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.