Using recycled and natural materials, nut butter, and bird seed, we will make hanging bird feeders that you can put in your yard for nature's critters to munch on!

Program entry will be granted on a first come, first serve basis. Check-in begins 15 minutes prior to the start of the program.

Celebrate National Poetry Month by taking a written piece of text from a book, newspaper, or magazine and erasing words, in order to come up with your very own artwork!

Learn essential spy skills using STEM! This week: lifting fingerprints from solid surfaces and reading the patterns to identify and investigate suspects.

A beginner’s guide to the importance of financial literacy including money management, saving, budgeting, and more. Presented by MHS student Prabhav Pillarisetti.Register

Join us for simple, creative paper crafts—origami and more! Register

Enjoy some snacks while watching a family-friendly movie.

Celebrate spring by learning to make spring rolls! Children can choose what vegetable fillings they want to add to their rice paper spring roll.

Create cool food concoctions you can actually eat!Register

Join the fun if you like building with LEGO® bricks. Bring your creativity and prepare for a challenge.

Create and eat bird's nest cookies while putting together simple spring paper crafts and listening to music.

Help the library out for an hour. Attendees will earn one hour of service time. Register

This group will meet monthly to share writing time while providing mutual feedback and support.Register

Connect with other teens as you help with hands-on projects in preparation for upcoming library programs. Participants will earn one community service hour.Register

Drop in anytime to make a craft or simple project to take home.

Spend time working and talking with others who share your passion for yarn and other fibers. For experts, novices, and everyone in between. Please note, there is no instructor for this program.

Create your own themed artwork on canvas while following step-by-step guidance from an experienced instructor.Register

Learn the fundamentals of Python programming in this 3-part coding course led by MHS student, Shritan Thirunagari. No previous experience necessary. Join the wait list

Explore a mobile, hands-on science lab complete with interactive weather mapping, real-time data collection, and simulations of extreme weather events. Register

Explore a mobile, hands-on science lab complete with interactive weather mapping, real-time data collection, and simulations of extreme weather events. Register

Explore a mobile, hands-on science lab complete with interactive weather mapping, real-time data collection, and simulations of extreme weather events. Register

Explore a mobile, hands-on science lab complete with interactive weather mapping, real-time data collection, and simulations of extreme weather events. Register

Andrew Carfaro is an egg artist with his artwork on display at the Montgomery Branch for the month of April. This program will allow you to meet the artist, learn about the process and ask questions. Register

Each month, staff member Rachel will teach you a different skill that will help you become more self-sufficient and gain confidence in your DIY abilities.

Join us as we create a photo collage using recycled and sustainable materials. Snacks will be provided!Register

Hey tweens and teens! Are you 10–17 with big ideas or epic notebook doodles? Join our new Art Club! We have the supplies and you bring the imagination. Register

A hands-on culinary program with a slice of story time to learn food handling skills and explore new reads.Register

Learn basic knit and crochet skills and enjoy crafting with friends! Please BYO yarn and knitting needles/crochet hooks, although some limited supplies will be available to borrow during the program.

Make a difference by volunteering at the library. Register

Visit Hillsborough Branch's Craft Studio to use our sewing machines, Cricut, die cuts, and more. Staff will be available to answer your basic questions or to book a time for a longer consultation.

Learn to make your very own bath bombs from scratch.

Visit Hillsborough Branch's Craft Studio to use our sewing machines, Cricut, die cuts, and more. Staff will be available to answer your basic questions or to book a time for a longer consultation.

Join the fun if you like building with LEGO® bricks. Bring your creativity and prepare for a challenge.

An hour of informal play. All skill levels welcome. Please note that this is not an instructional program - it is recommended that participants have a basic knowledge of chess.

Unleash your inner rockstar with us! Paint a rock for our Rock Garden, enjoy tasty tour treats, have your photo taken as a metal lord, get a (temporary) tattoo, and rock out to killer tunes.

Learn how to use shaving cream, food color, and water color paper to create beautiful marbled paper.

Visit Hillsborough Branch's Craft Studio to use our sewing machines, Cricut, die cuts, and more. Staff will be available to answer your basic questions or to book a time for a longer consultation.

Explore a mobile, hands-on science lab complete with interactive weather mapping, real-time data collection, and simulations of extreme weather events. Register

Make new bookish friends during a group discussion of "Breath of the Dragon" alongside snacks and freebies.Register

Explore a mobile, hands-on science lab complete with interactive weather mapping, real-time data collection, and simulations of extreme weather events. Register

Explore a mobile, hands-on science lab complete with interactive weather mapping, real-time data collection, and simulations of extreme weather events. Register

Explore a mobile, hands-on science lab complete with interactive weather mapping, real-time data collection, and simulations of extreme weather events. Register

Celebrate the joy and vibrant colors of spring at the Raritan Public Library’s 2nd Annual Holi Celebration! Come together for an afternoon full of music, snacks, crafts, and color play. Register

Drop in anytime to make a craft or simple project to take home.

Learn the fundamentals of Python programming in this 3-part coding course led by MHS student, Shritan Thirunagari. No previous experience necessary. Join the wait list

Join us for a concert to celebrate National Library Week on the SCLSNJ's Somerville Branch Lawn

Find your crafter joy and celebrate National Library Week with us! A variety of craft activities will be offered, or you can bring your own craft to work on.

Do you know the difference between a grant, scholarship, and education loan? Should you pursue subsidized, unsubsidized, or private loans?Register

Take a break from studying for exams and relax with snacks, crafts, games, and more. For teen and tweens only.

Program entry will be granted on a first come, first serve basis. Check-in begins 15 minutes prior to the start of the program.

Take a break from studying for exams and relax with snacks, crafts, games, and more. For teen and tweens only.

Visit Hillsborough Branch's Craft Studio to use our sewing machines, Cricut, die cuts, and more. Staff will be available to answer your basic questions or to book a time for a longer consultation.

Take a break from studying for exams and relax with snacks, crafts, games, and more. For teen and tweens only.

Visit Hillsborough Branch's Craft Studio to use our sewing machines, Cricut, die cuts, and more. Staff will be available to answer your basic questions or to book a time for a longer consultation.

Join the fun if you like building with LEGO® bricks. Bring your creativity and prepare for a challenge.

Celebrate Earth Day by creating and decorating your own terrarium using paints, markers, and more!Register

Take a break from studying for exams and relax with snacks, crafts, games, and more. For teen and tweens only.

Learn the different basic types of investments, understand risk, ways to become a smart investor, how to establish investment goals and mistakes to avoid when becoming a first-time investor.Register

Connect with other teens as you help library staff make creative displays for the library. All art made during this program, will be displayed. Participants will earn one community service hour.Register

Visit Hillsborough Branch's Craft Studio to use our sewing machines, Cricut, die cuts, and more. Staff will be available to answer your basic questions or to book a time for a longer consultation.

Drop in anytime to make a craft or simple project to take home.

Celebrate the Dragon Boat Festival, a traditional Chinese holiday honoring courage and loyalty.Register

3-hour game play of the classic tabletop RPG. Beginners and experienced players are welcome!Register

Celebrate May the 4th with us and discover whether you belong to the Sith or the Jedi.

Take a break from studying for exams and relax with snacks, crafts, games, and more. For teen and tweens only.

Celebrate Cinco de Mayo at the library with a drop-in craft! Kids can create their own colorful alebrije, a magical creature from Mexican folk art. Join anytime during the program hours.

Join us as we create our own zines about our favorite topics!Register

Learn about wolf conservation and natural history, then have a chance to meet one or two of the wolfdogs from Howling Woods Farm.Register

Take a break from studying for exams and relax with snacks, crafts, games, and more. For teen and tweens only.

Make a difference by volunteering at the library. Register

Visit Hillsborough Branch's Craft Studio to use our sewing machines, Cricut, die cuts, and more. Staff will be available to answer your basic questions or to book a time for a longer consultation.

Take a break from studying for exams and relax with snacks, crafts, games, and more. For teen and tweens only.

2-hour game play of the classic tabletop RPG. Beginners and experienced players are welcome!Register

Kids and families, bring a friend or family member and join us for a silly, fun, and educational program! Find inspiration in old historical portraits and then paint a masterpiece of your own.Register

Visit Hillsborough Branch's Craft Studio to use our sewing machines, Cricut, die cuts, and more. Staff will be available to answer your basic questions or to book a time for a longer consultation.

For teens

Join us as we sing and share our favorite songs from the past decade!

Join the fun if you like building with LEGO® bricks. Bring your creativity and prepare for a challenge.

Take a break from studying for exams and relax with snacks, crafts, games, and more. For teen and tweens only.

Craft a beautiful rose to gift to the Mom figure in your life.Register

Join our participant-led Chess Program where players bring their own knowledge and skills to the board.

An hour of informal play. All skill levels welcome. Please note that this is not an instructional program - it is recommended that participants have a basic knowledge of chess.

Connect with other teens as you help with hands-on projects in preparation for upcoming library programs. Participants will earn one community service hour.Register

Music, food, activities, cosplay, and crafts.Register

Visit Hillsborough Branch's Craft Studio to use our sewing machines, Cricut, die cuts, and more. Staff will be available to answer your basic questions or to book a time for a longer consultation.

Drop in anytime to make a craft or simple project to take home.

Celebrate the Dragon Boat Festival, a traditional Chinese holiday honoring courage and loyalty.Register

A welcoming and relaxed space for tarot enthusiasts of all levels of experience to learn, practice, and connect.

Program entry will be granted on a first come, first serve basis. Check-in begins 15 minutes prior to the start of the program.