Enrichment Programs for Teens
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Mon, Apr 27, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Hillsborough branch - Public Conference Room
Take a break from studying for exams and relax with snacks, crafts, games, and more. For teen and tweens only.

Mon, Apr 27, 5:15pm - 6:00pm
Montgomery branch - Storytime Room
Program entry will be granted on a first come, first serve basis. Check-in begins 15 minutes prior to the start of the program.

Tue, Apr 28, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Hillsborough branch - Public Conference Room
Take a break from studying for exams and relax with snacks, crafts, games, and more. For teen and tweens only.

Wed, Apr 29, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Hillsborough branch - Craft Studio
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.

Wed, Apr 29, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Hillsborough branch - Public Conference Room
Take a break from studying for exams and relax with snacks, crafts, games, and more. For teen and tweens only.

Thu, Apr 30, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Hillsborough branch - Craft Studio
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.

Thu, Apr 30, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
North Plainfield branch
Celebrate Earth Day by creating and decorating your own terrarium using paints, markers, and more!

Thu, Apr 30, 3:30pm - 4:15pm
Manville branch - Community Room
Join the fun if you like building with LEGO® bricks. Bring your creativity and prepare for a challenge.

Thu, Apr 30, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Hillsborough branch - Public Conference Room
Take a break from studying for exams and relax with snacks, crafts, games, and more. For teen and tweens only.

Thu, Apr 30, 4:30pm - 5:00pm
Watchung branch - 20 Stirling Road
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.

Thu, Apr 30, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Warren Township branch - Program Room - (Children)
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.

Fri, May 01, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Hillsborough branch - Craft Studio
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.

Sat, May 02, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Bridgewater branch - Meeting Room ABC
Celebrate the Dragon Boat Festival, a traditional Chinese holiday honoring courage and loyalty.

Sat, May 02, 11:00am - 2:30pm
Hillsborough branch
Drop in anytime to make a craft or simple project to take home.

Sat, May 02, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Montgomery branch - Storytime Room
3-hour game play of the classic tabletop RPG. Beginners and experienced players are welcome!

Mon, May 04, 9:00am - 10:30am
Watchung branch
Avid bird watchers and Watchung residents, Denise Soppas and Charlie Neiss will lead an introduction to birding at Best Lake. All ages are welcome, but minors must be accompanied by an adult.

Mon, May 04, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Somerville branch - Main Reading Room
Celebrate May the 4th with us and discover whether you belong to the Sith or the Jedi.

Mon, May 04, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Hillsborough branch - Public Conference Room
Take a break from studying for exams and relax with snacks, crafts, games, and more. For teen and tweens only.

Tue, May 05, 1:00pm - 4:30pm
Somerville branch - Youth Services
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.

Tue, May 05, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
North Plainfield branch
Join us as we create our own zines about our favorite topics!

Tue, May 05, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Manville branch - Community Room
Learn about wolf conservation and natural history, then have a chance to meet one or two of the wolfdogs from Howling Woods Farm.

Tue, May 05, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Hillsborough branch - Public Conference Room
Take a break from studying for exams and relax with snacks, crafts, games, and more. For teen and tweens only.

Tue, May 05, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Bridgewater branch - Meeting Room AB
Make a difference by volunteering at the library.

Wed, May 06, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Hillsborough branch - Craft Studio
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.

Wed, May 06, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Hillsborough branch - Public Conference Room
Take a break from studying for exams and relax with snacks, crafts, games, and more. For teen and tweens only.

Wed, May 06, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Somerville branch
2-hour game play of the classic tabletop RPG. Beginners and experienced players are welcome!

Wed, May 06, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Somerville branch - Adult Services Programs 1 ,Programs 2
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.

Thu, May 07, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Hillsborough branch - Craft Studio
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.

Thu, May 07, 2:45pm - 4:15pm
Somerville branch
For teens

Thu, May 07, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
North Plainfield branch - Program Room
Join us as we test our scientific skills by attempting to cut our favorite foods perfectly in half.

Thu, May 07, 3:30pm - 4:15pm
Manville branch - Community Room
Join the fun if you like building with LEGO® bricks. Bring your creativity and prepare for a challenge.

Thu, May 07, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Hillsborough branch - Public Conference Room
Take a break from studying for exams and relax with snacks, crafts, games, and more. For teen and tweens only.

Thu, May 07, 5:15pm - 6:15pm
Montgomery branch - Storytime Room
Craft a beautiful rose to gift to the Mom figure in your life.

Thu, May 07, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Somerville branch - Youth Services
Join our participant-led Chess Program where players bring their own knowledge and skills to the board.

Thu, May 07, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Hillsborough branch - Children's Program Tables
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.

Thu, May 07, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Warren Township branch - Program Room - (Children)
Connect with other teens as you help with hands-on projects in preparation for upcoming library programs. Participants will earn one community service hour.
Registration opens Thursday, April 30 2026 at 9:00am

Fri, May 08, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Somerville branch - Main Reading Room
Music, food, activities, cosplay, and crafts.

Fri, May 08, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Hillsborough branch - Craft Studio
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.

Sat, May 09, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Warren Township branch - Program Room - (Children)
Celebrate the Dragon Boat Festival, a traditional Chinese holiday honoring courage and loyalty.

Sat, May 09, 11:00am - 2:30pm
Hillsborough branch
Drop in anytime to make a craft or simple project to take home.

Sat, May 09, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Somerville branch - Programs 2
A welcoming and relaxed space for tarot enthusiasts of all levels of experience to learn, practice, and connect.

Mon, May 11, 5:15pm - 6:00pm
Montgomery branch - Storytime Room
Program entry will be granted on a first come, first serve basis. Check-in begins 15 minutes prior to the start of the program.

Tue, May 12, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Hillsborough branch - Conference Room
Learn essential spy skills using STEM! This week: making invisible ink from simple ingredients in your home kitchen to hide top-secret messages.

Tue, May 12, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Montgomery branch - Library Meeting Room
Join us for simple, creative paper crafts—origami and more!

Wed, May 13, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Hillsborough branch - Craft Studio
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.

Wed, May 13, 3:30pm - 4:15pm
Manville branch - Community Room
Relax and paint with watercolor in a low stress, no pressure environment.

Wed, May 13, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Somerville branch
2-hour game play of the classic tabletop RPG. Beginners and experienced players are welcome!

Thu, May 14, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Hillsborough branch - Craft Studio
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.

Thu, May 14, 3:30pm - 4:15pm
Manville branch - Community Room
Join the fun if you like building with LEGO® bricks. Bring your creativity and prepare for a challenge.

Thu, May 14, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
North Plainfield branch - Program Room
Make fun and tasty food perfect for afterschool snacking / Descubre cómo hacer comida divertida y sabrosa perfecta para la merienda después de la escuela

Fri, May 15, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Hillsborough branch - Craft Studio
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.

Sat, May 16, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Somerville branch - Programs 2
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.

Sat, May 16, 11:00am - 2:30pm
Hillsborough branch
Drop in anytime to make a craft or simple project to take home.

Sat, May 16, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Montgomery branch - Library Meeting Room
Celebrate the Dragon Boat Festival, a traditional Chinese holiday honoring courage and loyalty.

Sat, May 16, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Bridgewater branch - Meeting Room ABC
Help create and package comfort items for hospital patients. One community service hour will be awarded for attendance.

Sat, May 16, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Somerville branch - Adult Services Programs 1
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.

Mon, May 18, 10:00am - 8:00pm
Montgomery branch
Montgomery Library is hosting the RevolutionNJ traveling exhibit “Revolutionary Lives: Living the American Experiment Then and Now” from May 18 - June 1, 2026. Come see it in the township lobby!

Mon, May 18, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Raritan Public Library - Community Room
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.

Mon, May 18, 5:15pm - 6:00pm
Montgomery branch - Storytime Room
Program entry will be granted on a first come, first serve basis. Check-in begins 15 minutes prior to the start of the program.

Tue, May 19, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Hillsborough branch - Conference Room
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.

Tue, May 19, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Bridgewater branch - Meeting Room AB
Make a difference by volunteering at the library.

Wed, May 20, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Hillsborough branch - Craft Studio
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.

Wed, May 20, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Hillsborough branch - Children's Program Tables
Use duct tape in bright colors and fun patterns to create your own durable and unique bookmark!

Wed, May 20, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Somerville branch
2-hour game play of the classic tabletop RPG. Beginners and experienced players are welcome!

Thu, May 21, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Hillsborough branch - Craft Studio
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.

Thu, May 21, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
North Plainfield branch - Program Room
Create cool food concoctions you can actually eat!

Thu, May 21, 3:30pm - 4:15pm
Manville branch - Adult Media Area
Join the fun if you like building with LEGO® bricks. Bring your creativity and prepare for a challenge.

Thu, May 21, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Watchung branch - 20 Stirling Road
Help the library out for an hour. Attendees will earn one hour of service time.

Thu, May 21, 5:15pm - 6:30pm
Montgomery branch - Storytime Room
This group will meet monthly to share writing time while providing mutual feedback and support.
Registration opens Thursday, April 30 2026 at 9:00am

Thu, May 21, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Somerville branch - Youth Services
Join our participant-led Chess Program where players bring their own knowledge and skills to the board.

Thu, May 21, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Hillsborough branch - Children's Program Tables
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.

Fri, May 22, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Hillsborough branch - Craft Studio
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.

Sat, May 23, 10:30am - 11:30am
Montgomery branch - Storytime Room
Find clues, solve puzzles, and lead your team to escape the room before time runs out!
Registration opens Saturday, May 2 2026 at 9:00am

Sat, May 23, 11:00am - 2:30pm
Hillsborough branch
Drop in anytime to make a craft or simple project to take home.

Sat, May 23, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Bridgewater branch - Youth Services Room
Drop in to the Children's Room for a simple craft.

Sat, May 23, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Somerville branch - Adult Services Programs 1
Paint a small wooden tray for jewelry, keys, or other small objects.

Sat, May 23, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Montgomery branch - Storytime Room
Find clues, solve puzzles, and lead your team to escape the room before time runs out!
Registration opens Saturday, May 2 2026 at 9:00am

Tue, May 26, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
North Plainfield branch - Program Room
Join us as we create a collage using graphic novels and manga. Snacks will be provided!

Tue, May 26, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Peapack and Gladstone branch - Adult Study Area
Create your own dumpling bookmark.

Wed, May 27, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Hillsborough branch - Craft Studio
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.

Wed, May 27, 4:30pm - 6:30pm
Hillsborough branch - Craft Studio
Learn simple sewing skills on sewing machines with a fun scrunchie project!

Wed, May 27, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Somerville branch
2-hour game play of the classic tabletop RPG. Beginners and experienced players are welcome!

Wed, May 27, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Montgomery branch - Storytime Room
A glitter jar craft for tweens & teens followed by mindfulness practices inspired by the book Let the Glitter Settle by Stefanie Lachenauer
Registration opens Wednesday, May 6 2026 at 5:30pm