Library Closed

All Locations
Oct 14,

Library Board of Trustees Meeting

Conference Room
Oct 15, 6:30 p.m. (Tuesdays, January 16, February 20, March 19, April 16, May 21, June 18, September 17, October 15, November 19, December 17, 6:30 p.m.)
The January Board meeting will be held via zoom due to the inclement weather.
Any members of the public wishing to attend the meeting can participate via phone. Please visit  Click to view event for the meeting ID.

Medicare 101

Meeting Room
Oct 16, 6:00 p.m.
Registration required. Call 732-521-5000 or Click to view event.
Learn to navigate the many options available through Medicare, understand plans and supplements, and determine what plan best suits your needs. Presented by Jacki Spear, Medicare Specialist and Senior Advisor. Registration is required. In-person.

Dehydrator Fun Foods! Yay or Nay?

Virtual
Oct 17, 6:00 p.m.
Join this live stream event to chat and explore foods that you can turn into healthy snacks! A demo on Kimchi chips will be provided. Register at Click to view event

Library Chef is a unique culinary journey that offers you the chance to enhance your kitchen skills with expert-led classes, all from the comfort of your home.

Features include:
Interactive Kitchen Classes: Cook along and master essential kitchen skills.
Catch Up On-Demand: Missed a class? Replays are available anytime.
Skills On-Demand: Learn to master knife skills and how to cut and prepare certain produce.
Culinary Community: Share experiences and dishes with fellow food enthusiasts.

Here's How To Get Started:

• Visit  Click to view event and click the Create Your Account button.
• Select New Jersey and click Go.
• Select Libraries, then on the next screen select Monroe Township Library.
• You will be asked to enter your account information and a code, which is 08831.
• Once you click the Register button, you will be prompted for a 2FA code that will be sent to the email address you provided.
• Enter the code and you will be taken to the login screen where you can log in and start using Library Chef!

Friday Afternoon Movie

Meeting Room
Oct 18, 2:30pm (1/26, 2/23, 3/22, 4/26, 5/24, 6/28, 7/26, 823, 9/27, 10/18, 11/22, 12/27)
Registration required. Call 732-521-5000 or Click to view event.



January- Some Like it Hot- After two male musicians witness a mob hit, they flee with an all-female band while disguised as women. 

February- Akeelah and the Bee- A young girl from south Los Angeles tries to make it to the National Spelling Bee

March- Modern Times- "The Tramp" struggles to live in modern industrial society with the help of a homeless woman.

April- Father of the Bride- With his oldest daughter's wedding approaching, a father has difficulty letting go. 

May- Mr. Mom- After being laid off, a father learns the struggles of becoming a stay-at-home parent. 

June- The Apartment- An insurance clerk tries to advance his career by letting executives use his apartment for trysts, but complications and romance of his own ensue.

July- Night at the Museum- A new museum security guard learns that, at night, the displays come to life and wreak havoc. 

August- Defending Your Life- After dying, a man learns he must stand trial to justify his life, but will fear keep him from finding the strength to move on?

September- My Big Fat Greek Wedding- A young Greek woman falls in love with a non-Greek and struggles to get her family to accept him.

October- The Addams Family - After a long absence, a person claiming to be Uncle Fester returns, but is he really an Addams?

November- You've Got Mail- A bookstore magnate and an independent bookstore seller, fall in love through the anonymity of the internet. 

December- Home Alone- After accidentally being left home alone, Kevin must protect his house from the notorious Wet Bandits.



Please keep in mind that movies are a reflection of the time they were created. Some material may be deemed inappropriate by current standards. Viewer discretion is advised.

CANCELLED - Girls Who Code Club

Program Room
Oct 19, 3:00 p.m. (9/21, 9/28, 10/5, 10/12, 10/19, 10/26, 11/2, 11/9, 11/16, 11/23, 12/7)
Registration required. Call 732-521-5000 or Click to view event.
CANCELLED

Learn to code! Explore coding in a fun and friendly environment. 

For girls and boys in grades 6 to 8.
This is an in-person program held at the library. Registration required. Call, visit Youth Services, or go online to register.

Music with Pat McKinley

Program Room
Oct 20, 11:45 a.m.
Songs and fun for all ages. No registration required. 

Foster Families Resources and Recruitment

Meeting Room
Oct 21, 6:30 p.m.
Learn from a representative of NJ Department of Children and Families in Middlesex County what it means to be a foster parent and what the process entails. Help raise awareness for the agency, which is actively recruiting foster families who want to serve as caregivers, advocates, and mentors to children and families and make a positive difference in their lives. Registration is not required.

LEGO Play

Children's
Oct 22, 6:00 p.m.

Enjoy open play with LEGOs. Space is limited and available on a first come, first served basis. Please take a number at the Youth Services Desk (numbers available 30 minutes prior to program start). Registration is not required. 

Crafty Creations

Activity Room
Oct 23, 6-8:00pm
Registration required. Call 7325215000 or Click to view event.

Let's add fall floral decor to our home with a fall wreath.This program is for adults ages 18 and over. All materials will be provided. Registration is required.  

Pumpkin Carving + LED Lights

Activity Room
Oct 24, 5:00 pm
Carve your own pumpkin and then light it up with LED lights instead of candles. For children ages 9 to 17. This event will run on a first come, first served basis. There will be tickets at the Youth Services Desk beginning 1/2 hour prior to the program's starting time. 

Open Maker Hours

Studio M
Oct 25, 1:00 pm to 4:30 pm (8/2, 8/16, 8/23, 8/30, 9/20, 10/4, 10/11, 10/18, 10/25)

Drop by Studio M, the library's maker studio, to check out the equipment. Studio M has a 3D printer, Cricut Cutting Machine, Button Maker, Heat Press, Photo Scanner, and Portable Green Screens. Stop by today if you're working on a project, or just curious.

CANCELLED - Girls Who Code Club

Program Room
Oct 26, 3:00 p.m. (9/21, 9/28, 10/5, 10/12, 10/19, 10/26, 11/2, 11/9, 11/16, 11/23, 12/7)
Registration required. Call 732-521-5000 or Click to view event.
CANCELLED

Learn to code! Explore coding in a fun and friendly environment. 

For girls and boys in grades 6 to 8.
This is an in-person program held at the library. Registration required. Call, visit Youth Services, or go online to register.

Halloween Crafts

Program Room
Oct 28, 4:30 p.m.
 For children ages 6-9. Make Halloween themed crafts. This event will run on a first come, first served basis. There will be tickets at the Youth Services Desk beginning 1/2 hour prior to the program's starting time.

LEGO Play

Children's
Oct 29, 6:00 p.m.

Enjoy open play with LEGOs. Space is limited and available on a first come, first served basis. Please take a number at the Youth Services Desk (numbers available 30 minutes prior to program start). Registration is not required. 

Make Monster Munch

Program Room
Oct 30, 6:00 p.m.
A fun cooking program for children ages 6-9.

Ticket required for entry. Free tickets available at the Youth Services Desk 1/2 hour prior to program start time. 

Device Advice - Session D

Conference Room
Oct 31, 3:45
Registration required. Call 732-521-5000 or Click to view event.
Need some tech help? Register for a one-on-one 45-minute Session to get advice about your device. Open to Monroe and Jamesburg residents.

Mother Goose

Program Room
Nov 1, 11:00 a.m.
For ages 18-36 months and caregiver. A half-hour storytime filled with stories, rhymes & most importantly – FUN! This event will run on a first come, first served basis. There will be tickets at the Youth Services Desk beginning 1/2 hour prior to the program's starting time. 

CANCELLED - Girls Who Code Club

Program Room
Nov 2, 3:00 p.m. (9/21, 9/28, 10/5, 10/12, 10/19, 10/26, 11/2, 11/9, 11/16, 11/23, 12/7)
Registration required. Call 732-521-5000 or Click to view event.
CANCELLED

Learn to code! Explore coding in a fun and friendly environment. 

For girls and boys in grades 6 to 8.
This is an in-person program held at the library. Registration required. Call, visit Youth Services, or go online to register.

Make a Steady Hand Game

Activity Room
Nov 3, 2:00 pm
Build your own circuit game! If your hand isn't steady you’ll make the light glow. For children ages 9 to 17. This event will run on a first come, first served basis. There will be tickets at the Youth Services Desk beginning 1/2 hour prior to the program's starting time. 

Learn to Sew: Fabric Gift Card Holders

Conference Room
Nov 4, 3:00-5:00 p.m.
Registration required. Call 732-521-5000 or Click to view event.
Learn to sew fabric gift card holders. Students should bring at least 2 pieces of fabric that measure approximately 5"x7".
Class is 2 hours.
Students must take the Meet Your Sewing Machine class or have prior machine sewing knowledge to take this class. Ages 18 and over.

Master perfect mashed potatoes

Virtual
Nov 5, 7:00 p.m.
Join this live stream event to master how to make creamy, fluffy mashed potatoes from scratch! Learn easy, step-by-step tips to perfect this classic dish, no experience needed. Register at Click to view event

Library Chef is a unique culinary journey that offers you the chance to enhance your kitchen skills with expert-led classes, all from the comfort of your home.

Features include:
Interactive Kitchen Classes: Cook along and master essential kitchen skills.
Catch Up On-Demand: Missed a class? Replays are available anytime.
Skills On-Demand: Learn to master knife skills and how to cut and prepare certain produce.
Culinary Community: Share experiences and dishes with fellow food enthusiasts.

Here's How To Get Started:

• Visit  Click to view event and click the Create Your Account button.
• Select New Jersey and click Go.
• Select Libraries, then on the next screen select Monroe Township Library.
• You will be asked to enter your account information and a code, which is 08831.
• Once you click the Register button, you will be prompted for a 2FA code that will be sent to the email address you provided.
• Enter the code and you will be taken to the login screen where you can log in and start using Library Chef!

Device Advice - Session C

Conference Room
Nov 6, 3:30 p.m.
Registration required. Call 732-521-5000 or Click to view event.
Need some tech help? Register for a one-on-one 45-minute session to get advice about your device. Open to Monroe and Jamesburg residents.

Author Talk: Stanley Milford, Jr.

Virtual
Nov 7, 7:00 p.m.
Join us in conversation with Navajo Ranger, Stanley Milford, Jr. as he chats about the chilling and clear-eyed memoir of his investigations into bizarre cases of the paranormal and the unexplained in Navajoland.
As a Native American with parents of both Navajo and Cherokee descent, Stanley Milford, Jr. grew up in a world where the supernatural was both expected and taboo, where shapeshifters roamed, witchcraft was a thing to be feared, and children were taught not to whistle at night. In his youth, Milford never went looking for the paranormal, but it always seemed to find him. When he joined the fabled Navajo Rangers—a law enforcement branch of the Navajo Nation who are equal parts police officers, archeological conservationists, and historians—the paranormal became part of his job. Alongside addressing the mundane duties of overseeing the massive 27,000-square-mile reservation, Milford was assigned to utterly bizarre and shockingly frequent cases involving mysterious livestock mutilations, skinwalker and Bigfoot sightings, UFOs, and malicious hauntings.
In The Paranormal Ranger, Milford recounts the stories of these cases from the clinical and deductive perspective of a law enforcement officer. Milford’s Native American worldview and investigative training collide to provide an eerie account of what logic dictates should not be possible. Register now to expand your own worldview and be ready for a chill to run down your spine!  
Virtual. Register, submit questions for the authors, view upcoming author talks and previously recorded content at Click to view event.

The views expressed by presenters are their own and their appearance in a program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. Reference to any specific product or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by Monroe Township Library.
 

Friday Movie for National Veteran and Military Families Month

Meeting Room
Nov 8, 2:30 p.m.
Click to view event In honor of National Veteran and Military Families Month, we will have a special showing of "Good Morning Vietnam" starring Robin Williams.

In 1965, an unorthodox DJ begins to shake things up when he is assigned to the U.S. Armed Services radio station in Vietnam.

Please note: this movie is rated R. Some language and subject material may not be suitable for some people. 

CANCELLED - Girls Who Code Club

Program Room
Nov 9, 3:00 p.m. (9/21, 9/28, 10/5, 10/12, 10/19, 10/26, 11/2, 11/9, 11/16, 11/23, 12/7)
Registration required. Call 732-521-5000 or Click to view event.
CANCELLED

Learn to code! Explore coding in a fun and friendly environment. 

For girls and boys in grades 6 to 8.
This is an in-person program held at the library. Registration required. Call, visit Youth Services, or go online to register.

Jewels of NJ Handcrafted Jewelry and Wearable Art Show

Nov 10, 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Click to view event Join us for the 14th annual Jewels of NJ event!
Vendors are NJ residents who handcraft jewelry, handbags, clothing and other wearable art.
 

Library Closed

All Locations
Nov 11,

Drop-in Lego Play

Children's
Nov 12, 6:00 p.m.
Enjoy open play with LEGOs. This event will run on a first come, first served basis. There will be tickets at the Youth Services Desk beginning 1/2 hour prior to the program's starting time. 

World Cinema Wednesday

Meeting Room
Nov 13, 2:30 p.m.
Carmen (2021)
1h 27m  Rated: PG-13 
Comedy/Drama/Romance   
Malta
 Inspired by true events, Carmen is a charming story set in a village in the Mediterranean island Malta. Carmen has looked after her brother, the priest at the local church, since she was sixteen years old. Now almost fifty, she is suddenly left to start a new life.
Open seating. Registration not required.

The Vietnam POW Experience

Meeting Room
Nov 23, 11:00 a.m.
Registration required. Call 732-521-5000 or Click to view event.

Vietnam War Veteran & POW David Drummond will discuss his military career, service in Vietnam and time as a POW in the infamous “Hanoi Hilton” and another prison camp called the “Zoo.”