Starting today you can pick up a take home craft in the children’s section of the library. Mini Makers crafts are geared towards birth-Kindergarten age, although younger ones may need help. Craft is first come, first served while supplies last.
Join us for an all-ages storytime done outside! Meet in the Children's Area and we will walk to the grassy area by the 9/11 Memorial together. Bring your own beach towel or chairs to sit on. Adults must stay with children at all times while storytime is in progress. In...
Learn how to create a fun game with a two week Scratch coding program presented by teen volunteer Elan Desello! Bring your own laptop if possible or use one of our library laptops. Registration is required and the program will take place from June 20th-24th and June 27th to July...
Crazy 8s Math Club for grades 3-5 begins today. Registration for this 8 week program is required.
Drop in between 10:15am-11:30am to socialize and play with learning toys that encourage imagination and motor skills.
Learn how to create a fun game with a two week Scratch coding program presented by teen volunteer Elan Desello! Bring your own laptop if possible or use one of our library laptops. Registration is required and the program will take place from June 20th-24th and June 27th to July...
Join us for a bedtime craft and story and be sure to bring your stuffed animal along. Your stuffed pals will sleep over in the library and you can pick them up the next day and see just how much fun they had overnight- complete with pictures to take home!...
Baby Storytime focuses on developing your baby’s pre-literacy skills. In this program, our storyteller will lead the group in songs, rhymes, group reading, and sensory play time to develop language skills, social skills, and motor skills, while also providing a space for parents and caregivers to socialize and build community....
Learn how to create a fun game with a two week Scratch coding program presented by teen volunteer Elan Desello! Bring your own laptop if possible or use one of our library laptops. Registration is required and the program will take place from June 20th-24th and June 27th to July...
Join us for an all-ages storytime done outside! Meet in the Children's Area and we will walk to the grassy area by the 9/11 Memorial together. Bring your own beach towel or chairs to sit on. Adults must stay with children at all times while storytime is in progress. In...
Learn how to create a fun game with a two week Scratch coding program presented by teen volunteer Elan Desello! Bring your own laptop if possible or use one of our library laptops. Registration is required and the program will take place from June 20th-24th and June 27th to July...
Need a place to play a tabletop RPG? Come to the library! We will have space for players to meet up as well as character sheets and rulebooks for those that don't bring their own. Create new campaigns, continue on old adventures, and meet new friends! Grades 6 & Up
While supplies last, pick up an activity packet in the library with fun magic activities! Grades 6-12
Crazy 8s Math Club for grades K-2 begins today. Registration for this 8 week program is required.
This summer has “Oceans of Possibilities!” Learn more about our oceans and marine life with exciting documentaries being shown select Fridays at 2:30 PM during the month of July. Join us in the large meeting room to bring a relaxing and educational end to your week! No registration is required....
Learn how to create a fun game with a two week Scratch coding program presented by teen volunteer Elan Desello! Bring your own laptop if possible or use one of our library laptops. Registration is required and the program will take place from June 20th-24th and June 27th to July...
Improve your math skills with the help of our teen volunteers! Bring in math questions that you have trouble with so that the teen volunteers can help you work through them. For kids going into grades 1-5
Are you a senior that needs help with basic technology questions? Ask our teen tech volunteers! Our Tech Helpers will be located next to our Adult Services Desk to assist you with your tech related issues.
Turn a coffee filter into a piece of sun-catching artwork. Craft is first come, first served while supplies last.
Drop in between 10:15am-11:30am to socialize and play with learning toys that encourage imagination and motor skills.
Baby Storytime focuses on developing your baby’s pre-literacy skills. In this program, our storyteller will lead the group in songs, rhymes, group reading, and sensory play time to develop language skills, social skills, and motor skills, while also providing a space for parents and caregivers to socialize and build community....
Go on a deep dive into the wild ocean! Featuring crafts, activities, and experiments to help us learn more about different aspects of the seven seas. Today's topic: Big Blue World. Grades 3-5. Registration is required.
Volunteer for fun projects that benefit our community. Have a say in deciding what events, books, space and more the library has for teens. No sign-up is required, and teens can attend whichever projects and meetings fit their schedule. Community service time is given for meetings and events. Grades 6-12.
Join us for an all-ages storytime done outside! Meet in the Children's Area and we will walk to the grassy area by the 9/11 Memorial together. Bring your own beach towel or chairs to sit on. Adults must stay with children at all times while storytime is in progress. In...
Come to the library this summer to practice reading with one of our teen volunteers. Bring a favorite book from home or pick one to read from our collection! For kids going into grades 1-5 Reading Buddies will be drop-in this summer, with no registration required.
Are you a senior that needs help with basic technology questions? Ask our teen tech volunteers! Our Tech Helpers will be located next to our Adult Services Desk to assist you with your tech related issues.
Improve your math skills with the help of our teen volunteers! Bring in math questions that you have trouble with so that the teen volunteers can help you work through them. For kids going into grades 1-5
Join us in the large meeting room at 1 pm for the return of the Second Saturday Concert Series! Jazz guitarist Dennis Pol will be kicking off the series. Pol is an Italian/Greek jazz guitarist and composer, and is the leader of the Dennis Pol Acoustic Quartet. His style...
Starting today you can pick up a take home craft in the children’s section of the library. Mini Makers crafts are geared towards birth-Kindergarten age, although younger ones may need help. Craft is first come, first served while supplies last.
Join us outside as we dance along to popular kids songs such as The Wheels on the Bus, Shake your Sillies out, and other favorites! Meet in the Children’s Area and we will walk to the grassy area by the 9/11 Memorial together. Parents-bring your own beach towel or chairs...
Join Anushka Barodekar and Charley Vena, seniors at St. John Vianney, as they help prepare students for pre-algebra and algebra! Enjoy games, prizes and fun as you strengthen your math skills! This program will take place from July 11th through July 14th and July 18th through July 21st. For Grades...
Drop in between 10:15am-11:30am to socialize and play with learning toys that encourage imagination and motor skills.
Join Anushka Barodekar and Charley Vena, seniors at St. John Vianney, as they help prepare students for pre-algebra and algebra! Enjoy games, prizes and fun as you strengthen your math skills! This program will take place from July 11th through July 14th and July 18th through July 21st. For Grades...
Co-sponsored by the East Brunswick, Highland Park, Monroe, and Piscataway Public Libraries Join us for a virtual Q&A with author Fabian Nicieza, as we discuss his new novel, The Self-Made Widow! Nicieza is best known as a comic book writer for Marvel and DC, and as the co-creator of Deadpool. ...
Baby Storytime focuses on developing your baby’s pre-literacy skills. In this program, our storyteller will lead the group in songs, rhymes, group reading, and sensory play time to develop language skills, social skills, and motor skills, while also providing a space for parents and caregivers to socialize and build community....
Join Anushka Barodekar and Charley Vena, seniors at St. John Vianney, as they help prepare students for pre-algebra and algebra! Enjoy games, prizes and fun as you strengthen your math skills! This program will take place from July 11th through July 14th and July 18th through July 21st. For Grades...
Go on a deep dive into the wild ocean! Featuring crafts, activities, and experiments to help us learn more about different aspects of the seven seas. Today's topic: Bioluminescence/Biofluorescence. Grades 3-5. Registration is required.
Join us for a fun night of video games! Grades 6-12 *Registration is Required and Space is Limited. Masks are Recommended.
Join us for an all-ages storytime done outside! Meet in the Children's Area and we will walk to the grassy area by the 9/11 Memorial together. Bring your own beach towel or chairs to sit on. Adults must stay with children at all times while storytime is in progress. In...
Join Anushka Barodekar and Charley Vena, seniors at St. John Vianney, as they help prepare students for pre-algebra and algebra! Enjoy games, prizes and fun as you strengthen your math skills! This program will take place from July 11th through July 14th and July 18th through July 21st. For Grades...
Come to the library this summer to practice reading with one of our teen volunteers. Bring a favorite book from home or pick one to read from our collection! For kids going into grades 1-5 Reading Buddies will be drop-in this summer, with no registration required.
This summer has “Oceans of Possibilities!” Learn more about our oceans and marine life with exciting documentaries being shown select Fridays at 2:30 PM during the month of July. Join us in the large meeting room to bring a relaxing and educational end to your week! No registration is required....
Barbara Lee, a professional medium for over 20 years, will present a lecture and Q&A session, providing insight on how to best communicate with a psychic medium and how to avoid fraud. She has shared her ability of psychic prediction with law enforcement agencies and direct communication with the deceased...
Are you a senior that needs help with basic technology questions? Ask our teen tech volunteers! Our Tech Helpers will be located next to our Adult Services Desk to assist you with your tech related issues.
Improve your math skills with the help of our teen volunteers! Bring in math questions that you have trouble with so that the teen volunteers can help you work through them. For kids going into grades 1-5
Seashells are beautiful, so let's show their shine by creating trinkets to wear and share. Craft is first come, first served while supplies last.
Join us for an all-ages storytime done outside! Meet in the Children's Area and we will walk to the grassy area by the 9/11 Memorial together. Bring your own beach towel or chairs to sit on. Adults must stay with children at all times while storytime is in progress. In...
Join Anushka Barodekar and Charley Vena, seniors at St. John Vianney, as they help prepare students for pre-algebra and algebra! Enjoy games, prizes and fun as you strengthen your math skills! This program will take place from July 11th through July 14th and July 18th through July 21st. For Grades...
Drop in between 10:15am-11:30am to socialize and play with learning toys that encourage imagination and motor skills.
Join Anushka Barodekar and Charley Vena, seniors at St. John Vianney, as they help prepare students for pre-algebra and algebra! Enjoy games, prizes and fun as you strengthen your math skills! This program will take place from July 11th through July 14th and July 18th through July 21st. For Grades...
Join us in the large meeting room for a fun-filled afternoon making sea glass mason jars! These decorative jars make great candle holders and add a touch of summer to your home. This program is for adults ages 18+ and registration is required as there is limited space available. ...
Baby Storytime focuses on developing your baby’s pre-literacy skills. In this program, our storyteller will lead the group in songs, rhymes, group reading, and sensory play time to develop language skills, social skills, and motor skills, while also providing a space for parents and caregivers to socialize and build community....
Join Anushka Barodekar and Charley Vena, seniors at St. John Vianney, as they help prepare students for pre-algebra and algebra! Enjoy games, prizes and fun as you strengthen your math skills! This program will take place from July 11th through July 14th and July 18th through July 21st. For Grades...
Go on a deep dive into the wild ocean! Featuring crafts, activities, and experiments to help us learn more about different aspects of the seven seas. Today's topic: Ocean Pollution. Grades 3-5. Registration is required. Please register each child separately.
Watch anime, discuss your favorite characters, and hang out! Grades 6-12 *Registration is Required and Space is Limited. Masks are Recommended.
Join us for an all-ages storytime done outside! Meet in the Children's Area and we will walk to the grassy area by the 9/11 Memorial together. Bring your own beach towel or chairs to sit on. Adults must stay with children at all times while storytime is in progress. In...
Join Anushka Barodekar and Charley Vena, seniors at St. John Vianney, as they help prepare students for pre-algebra and algebra! Enjoy games, prizes and fun as you strengthen your math skills! This program will take place from July 11th through July 14th and July 18th through July 21st. For Grades...
Come to the library this summer to practice reading with one of our teen volunteers. Bring a favorite book from home or pick one to read from our collection! For kids going into grades 1-5 Reading Buddies will be drop-in this summer, with no registration required.
Children ages 2 & up can drop in with an adult from 10:30-12:30 to make an easy alphabet themed craft.
This summer has “Oceans of Possibilities!” Learn more about our oceans and marine life with exciting documentaries being shown select Fridays at 2:30 PM during the month of July. Join us in the large meeting room to bring a relaxing and educational end to your week! No registration is required....
Improve your math skills with the help of our teen volunteers! Bring in math questions that you have trouble with so that the teen volunteers can help you work through them. For kids going into grades 1-5
Are you a senior that needs help with basic technology questions? Ask our teen tech volunteers! Our Tech Helpers will be located next to our Adult Services Desk to assist you with your tech related issues.
Have fun and show off your skills in a tournament for the popular Nintendo Switch game Super Smash Bros. Ultimate! The tournament will be using library controllers, and we have a variety to choose from. All participants will be able to choose a prize at the end of the tournament. ...
Starting today you can pick up a take home craft in the children’s section of the library. Mini Makers crafts are geared towards birth-Kindergarten age, although younger ones may need help. Craft is first come, first served while supplies last.
Join us outside as we dance along to popular kids songs such as The Wheels on the Bus, Shake your Sillies out, and other favorites! Meet in the Children’s Area and we will walk to the grassy area by the 9/11 Memorial together. Parents-bring your own beach towel or chairs...
Drop in between 10:15am-11:30am to socialize and play with learning toys that encourage imagination and motor skills.
Socrates Café is an opportunity for ordinary people to wrestle with the Big Questions, such as “What is truth? What gives life meaning? Who are we?” in a facilitated, moderated discussion. Based on the work of Christopher Phillips, author of Socrates Café: A Fresh Taste of Philosophy, Socrates Café seeks to...
Celebrate winter in July by making a gingerbread beach house! Grades 3-6. Registration is required.
Baby Storytime focuses on developing your baby’s pre-literacy skills. In this program, our storyteller will lead the group in songs, rhymes, group reading, and sensory play time to develop language skills, social skills, and motor skills, while also providing a space for parents and caregivers to socialize and build community....
Go on a deep dive into the wild ocean! Featuring crafts, activities, and experiments to help us learn more about different aspects of the seven seas. Today's topic: Cold as Ice. Grades 3-5. Registration is required. Please register each child separately.
Formerly known as the Young Authors Showcase, this group of tweens is calling ALL young creators to join them. Share your stories and art (paper airplanes included) with your peers! Not a writer? Not an artist? Read a passage from your favorite book. Have an idea for a story, but...
Join us for an all-ages storytime done outside! Meet in the Children's Area and we will walk to the grassy area by the 9/11 Memorial together. Bring your own beach towel or chairs to sit on. Adults must stay with children at all times while storytime is in progress. In...
Come to the library this summer to practice reading with one of our teen volunteers. Bring a favorite book from home or pick one to read from our collection! For kids going into grades 1-5 Reading Buddies will be drop-in this summer, with no registration required.
Need a place to play a tabletop RPG? Come to the library! We will have space for players to meet up as well as character sheets and rulebooks for those that don't bring their own. Create new campaigns, continue on old adventures, and meet new friends! Grades 6 & Up
This summer has “Oceans of Possibilities!” Learn more about our oceans and marine life with exciting documentaries being shown select Fridays at 2:30 PM during the month of July. Join us in the large meeting room to bring a relaxing and educational end to your week! No registration is required. The...
Are you a senior that needs help with basic technology questions? Ask our teen tech volunteers! Our Tech Helpers will be located next to our Adult Services Desk to assist you with your tech related issues.
Improve your math skills with the help of our teen volunteers! Bring in math questions that you have trouble with so that the teen volunteers can help you work through them. For kids going into grades 1-5
Seals are the dogs are the ocean! Let's give Sadie the Therapy Dog and her owner Ruth our biggest SEAL of approval! Craft is first come, first served while supplies last.
While supplies last, pick up an activity packet in the library with fun superhero activities! Grades 6-12
Drop in between 10:15am-11:30am to socialize and play with learning toys that encourage imagination and motor skills.
Celebrate OBPL Shark Week with a special storytime! Join Miss Pham and Miss Jackie for sharktastic stories, songs, and more.
Baby Storytime focuses on developing your baby’s pre-literacy skills. In this program, our storyteller will lead the group in songs, rhymes, group reading, and sensory play time to develop language skills, social skills, and motor skills, while also providing a space for parents and caregivers to socialize and build community....
Go on a deep dive into the wild ocean! Featuring crafts, activities, and experiments to help us learn more about different aspects of the seven seas. Today's topic: Shaaaark!! Grades 3-5. Registration is required. Please register each child separately.
Volunteer for fun projects that benefit our community. Have a say in deciding what events, books, space and more the library has for teens. No sign-up is required, and teens can attend whichever projects and meetings fit their schedule. Community service time is given for meetings and events. Grades 6-12.
Celebrate OBPL Shark Week by making this chomping shark puppet! Craft will be available in the children's area from 10am-8pm.
Join us for an all-ages storytime done outside! Meet in the Children's Area and we will walk to the grassy area by the 9/11 Memorial together. Bring your own beach towel or chairs to sit on. Adults must stay with children at all times while storytime is in progress. In...
Come to the library this summer to practice reading with one of our teen volunteers. Bring a favorite book from home or pick one to read from our collection! For kids going into grades 1-5 Reading Buddies will be drop-in this summer, with no registration required.
Children ages 2 & up can drop in with an adult from 10:30-12:30 to make an easy alphabet themed craft.
Start your weekend early with a Friday afternoon film! This week, we'll be watching Spencer. Spencer (2021, Rated R, 1 hr. 56 min) The marriage of Princess Diana (Kristen Stewart) and Prince Charles (Jack Farthing) has long since grown cold. Though rumors of affairs and a divorce abound, peace...
Celebrate OBPL Shark Week with a scavenger hunt. Complete the hunt and get a special shark prize! Visit the children's desk any time from 10am-4:30pm to get started.
Improve your math skills with the help of our teen volunteers! Bring in math questions that you have trouble with so that the teen volunteers can help you work through them. For kids going into grades 1-5
Are you a senior that needs help with basic technology questions? Ask our teen tech volunteers! Our Tech Helpers will be located next to our Adult Services Desk to assist you with your tech related issues.
The Little Mermaid (1989) Runtime: 83 Minutes Rating: G A young mermaid strikes a deal with a sea witch to become human in order to land the man of her dreams, even though her father has forbidden her to swim to the surface. Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse...
