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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The Many Faces of Youth Mental Health: A Community Conversation on Belonging and Support
Where: Metuchen Public Library
Thursday, August 21
Friday, August 22
Saturday, August 23
Sunday, August 24
Monday, August 25
Tuesday, August 26
Wednesday, August 27
Thursday, August 28
Friday, August 29
Saturday, August 30
Sunday, August 31
Monday, September 1
Tuesday, September 2
Wednesday, September 3
Thursday, September 4
Friday, September 5
Saturday, September 6
Ages 2-4. Free play at the library! Families choose Monday or Wednesday to attend. Siblings are welcome. Please sign in and sanitize your child’s hands...
Are you ready to smash?? To brawl?? To melee?? Now’s your chance! Join in on the fun with a bracketed tournament in the upstairs community...
For kids ages 9-12. Love to read and talk about books? Then join Ms. Glynis for a book discussion group! We'll be reading Slugfest by...
For families with kids up to age 6. Family storytime with songs, rhymes and a coloring page to take home.
*Cancelled: For children up to age 6. Ms. Joanne will be reading stories in the baby pool area. Bring a towel to sit on.
Recommended for Grades K -5. Through hands-on experiments and interactive stories, Talewise gets kids excited about the science that's all around us while we celebrate...
Ages 2-4. Free play at the library! Families choose Monday or Wednesday to attend. Siblings are welcome. 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...
Join us for a charming four-hand piano concert featuring delightful works such as Saint-Saëns’ Carnival of the Animals (selections), Fauré’s Dolly Suite, and Bizet’s Jeux...
For ages 5-10. Ms. Gina Folgar of Graceful Kids Yoga is back to teach another wonderful yoga class, this one is summer themed! Bring 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...
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...
Join us in the downstairs activity room to color your world in the best way--the tasty way! This simple recipe of Oreos and cream cheese...
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 the Barbara Jobin Memorial Studio Ghibli Film Festival! In celebration of the service of a former library employee, we’ll be hosting showings...
Storytime for 2 and 3 year old children with their caregivers. Join Ms. Joanne for stories, songs, and playtime after. Siblings are welcome.
We will see At Eternity's Gate (2018, PG-13, 1h 51m) that is a biographical drama film about the final years of painter Vincent van Gogh's life....
We will see At Eternity's Gate (2018, PG-13, 1h 51m) that is a biographical drama film about the final years of painter Vincent van Gogh's life....
For children up to age 6. Ms. Joanne will be reading stories in the baby pool area. Bring a towel to sit on.
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...
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 in the upstairs community room for an engaging workshop from NJ4S! Strong communication skills, self-awareness, and professionalism are essential--not just for landing a...
Join us for an adult craft class at the library. Learn how to transform ordinary cardstock into stunning paper flowers like peonies, roses, and carnations....
For kids ages 9-12. Love to read and talk about books? Then join Ms. Glynis for a book discussion group! We'll be reading Slugfest by...
Join us for an adult craft class at the library. Learn how to transform ordinary cardstock into stunning paper flowers like peonies, roses, and carnations....
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...
Join us in the children’s room for a guided reading session between teens and early readers! Trained teens will help rising 1st and 2nd graders...
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 in the upstairs community room for our annual Writers Block summer party, where we have pizza and play fun writing games! If you’re...
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...
Join us to celebrate the end of the 2025 Summer Reading program, ‘Color Our World.’ Participate in fun games such as mini golf and a...
Storytime for 2 and 3 year old children with their caregivers. Join Ms. Joanne for stories, songs, and playtime after. Siblings are welcome.
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...
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 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.
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 6-9. Love to read books and talk about it? Then join Ms. Joanne's Smarty Pants Book Club! The first 5 Metuchen residents signed up...
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...
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...
Ages 6-9. A fun, informative nonfiction program for bigger kids! Caregivers must stay in the building.
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...
Recommended for families with children 3+ years old. Wallaby Tales, an exotic animal rescue, presents 'Eyes of the Wild', a live animal show featuring 5-6...
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...
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 children of all ages. Come and hang out with Sarge or Niles, our loveable therapy dogs. They love to hear stories! You can bring...
This event will be rescheduled to a later date! Please continue to work on and submit films. We still have many filmmakers working, so we...
Before the summer comes to an end and students are Back to School, why not come on down to the library to enjoy some movie...
Before the summer comes to an end and students are Back to School, why not come on down to the library to enjoy some movie...
Join us in the downstairs activity room for a casual, lively discussion on a pre-selected read. The first ten registrants will receive a copy of...
Say farewell to summer and the library’s summer reading program with a final tournament of speed and skill in the upstairs community room! Brackets for...
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...
Join us for a meaningful discussion about the mental health challenges facing young people today -- and how we, as a community, can show up...
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!
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 3-18 months and their caregivers. Stories, rhymes and songs for your baby and you! Siblings are welcome. 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...
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...
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...
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...
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 Spanish Book Club will have a hybrid meeting and discuss La casa de los espiritus by Isabel Allende. If you have any questions, email...
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 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.