The Meeting Room will be closed while the staff and volunteers prepare for the Friends of the Library Book Sale. The Friends hold a Book Sale three times in the year in February, June and October.  See this calendar for dates and times.

Come to the library for our weekly "Color Me Calm" time of relaxation. conversation and adult coloring.  Materials will be available for mindfulness relaxation therapy while you color, draw and doodle OR catch up with friends and meet other fellow colorers OR bring your current craft project to work on with like minded friends.  Come release your inner child and enjoy a cup of tea!    

Adults only.  This is not a class; specific instruction will not be given.

Every Tuesday morning from 10:00 to noon you can come to color and draw OR you can bring your own craft project - knitting, crocheting, quilting, sewing or other hand crafts.  

This activity is sponsored by the Friends of the South Brunswick Public Library

This active, first-step children's class encourages discovery, teaches social engagement, and develops listening comprehension through storytelling, singing, theme repetition, and vocal play! Walkers, talkers, singers, and stompers are all welcome.

Both our 10:15am and 11:30pm Little Learners programs on Tuesday are identical. Please plan to attend only one of these storytime classes.

This children's class is open to South Brunswick Public Library cardholding families. Sponsored by the Friends of the South Brunswick Public Library.

This active, first-step children's class encourages discovery, teaches social engagement, and develops listening comprehension through storytelling, singing, theme repetition, and vocal play! Walkers, talkers, singers, and stompers of all kinds are welcome.

Both our 10:15am and 11:30pm Little Learners programs on Tuesday are identical. Please plan to attend only one of these storytime classes.

This children's class is open to South Brunswick Public Library cardholding families. Sponsored by the Friends of the South Brunswick Public Library.

The Program Room will be closed while the staff and volunteers prepare for the Friends of the Library Book Sale. The Friends hold a Book Sale three times in the year in February, June and October.  See this calendar for dates and times.

Join us for some 8-Bit style arts and crafts! Re-create your favorite old school video game character or create your own original design with perler beads.

Space is limited. First come first served. Please plan to arrive 5 minutes before the program starts. To avoid disruption to the flow of this instructional program, late comers will not be admitted once the program has started.

This tween workshop is open to South Brunswick Public Library cardholding families. Sponsored by the Friends of the South Brunswick Public Library.

Stop by the Information Desk to learn how to 3D print in this friendly, informal setting. Watch the 3D printer in action as it creates a design, then create or choose a 3D object to print, free (valued up to $2) .

The Rainbow Alliance is the SBPL's LGBT and Straight Alliance Support Group.  We will share stories, discuss movies, tv and books or examine items from the news (local and national) and discuss various viewpoints and agendas.  This group is about supporting each other and being a safe place for teens to talk (or listen).

No registration required, event sponsored by Friends of the Library

The Meeting and Program Rooms will be closed while the staff and volunteers prepare for the Friends of the Library Book Sale. The Friends hold a Book Sale three times in the year in February, June and October.  See this calendar for dates and times.

This casual class will cover grammar, writing, and pronunciation. Students should have an intermediate or better understanding of English.

Registration is required, learn more at www.sbpl.info/esl or at the Information Desk. 

The Coffee and Conversation Book Discussion Group usually meets on the second or third Wednesday of every month at 1:30 p.m. in the library. The group is open to anyone.

To obtain a copy of the book, contact the Information Desk at southbrunswicklibrary@gmail.com or call 732-329-4000 x7286.  Interlibrary loans can take several weeks to obtain so please request your copy with enough time to enjoy reading the selection.

This weekly early elementary class combines imaginative and informative stories with creative crafts and engaging activities chosen to strengthen late childhood social, mental, and fine motor development.

Sept 11 – Back to School!

Sept 18 – Art in the Afternoon

Sept 25 – Welcome Fall!

Oct 2 – Crafty Travelers (South America)

Oct 9 – Native American Craft

Oct 16 – We Love LEGO!

This children's class is open to South Brunswick Public Library cardholding families. Sponsored by the Friends of the South Brunswick Public Library.

Learn how to make simple and inexpensive DIY button art…perfect for wall décor or a homemade gift. Use our colorful assortment of buttons or bring in your own to create a beautiful work of art!

Registration is not required but space is limited and will be given on a first come, first served basis.

Princeton SCORE is Your Free Business Counseling Service  Visit the website for a listing of workshops and to schedule a consultation with a mentor.  https://princeton.score.org/

In today's challenging economic environment, it's more important that ever to plan and organize your new or existing business. Princeton SCORE offers unlimited, private, free, and confidential one-on-one mentoring sessions for small business owners and emerging entrepreneurs.   

SCORE's highly experienced mentors, comprised of actively working and retired business professionals, provide clients with free and confidential business counseling.  One-on-one sessions can be conducted in person at one of our 5 convenient locations.  You can also work with a mentor remotely via telephone or email. 

Please call (609) 393-0505 or visit the website at https://princeton.score.org/content/find-mentor-201 to schedule a counseling session. A pre-confirmed appointment is required.

Counseling is conducted at the table in the World Language area in the Library.

A three-class session of Tai Chi will be offered in the library on Wednesday evenings on October 16, 23 and 30, 2019.  The class will be geared towards beginners and returning students with some experience.  The classes are held in the Ellen Gambatese Room (the Octagonal Program room in the Children's Department) from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.  

The cost of the three-week session will be $30.00 and payment is due at the time of registration.  Students must register for the entire three weeks; no refunds will be given once the class begins and no partial payments are allowed. You can register in-person at the Information Desk and pay with a check or money order made payable to The Friends of the South Brunswick Library or you can register and pay online by clicking on the Register button below.  On your registration confirmation page you will see a "BuyNow" button which you can use to pay with your PayPal account or a credit card.  You are not considered registered until payment is received.  We are sorry, but cash is no longer accepted.  Register now; space is limited. A minimum of four students required to be registered and paid for the class to be offered.

Do you have questions about computers, tablets, or your cell phone? Do you want to learn about downloading books and streaming media? Not sure how to use library resources to learn a new language or get live tutoring help? 

Bring your questions or gadgets to one of SBPL’s Tech Time sessions and get answers or practice your skills with our Information Services Department staff to help you along. No registration required, meets in the SmartLab.

• Please arrive with a clear goal of what you would like to learn and all the necessary passwords needed to access your device or accounts.
• Be sure to bring in any device you need help with. If necessary, we can provide a limited 
number of laptops and tablets to demonstrate.
• We are unable to provide hardware 
assistance, troubleshoot or fix malfunctioning 
devices, take apart or replace physical parts on a device, or fill out and/or file government forms or participate in credit card transactions.

Practice your English in a casual, supportive environment. Learn the ins and outs of spoken English and practice speaking on a variety of topics. All are welcome, but those who have some experience speaking English may find this class especially helpful.

Registration is required - go to www.sbpl.info/esl or sign up at the Information Services desk in the library. 

The Meeting and Program Rooms will be closed while the staff and volunteers prepare for the Friends of the Library Book Sale. The Friends hold a Book Sale three times in the year in February, June and October.  See this calendar for dates and times.

Our youngest friends will listen to fun songs and engage in interactive fingerplay games. Social interaction, physical coordination, and musical playtime set the stage for early childhood learning!

This children's class is open to South Brunswick Public Library cardholding families. Sponsored by the Friends of the South Brunswick Public Library.

Engaging story-telling, merry music, literacy activities, and fun action games await preschoolers in a lively and energetic class that establishes the foundation of reading, reinforces creativity, and builds strong social skills.

This children's class is open to South Brunswick Public Library cardholding families. Sponsored by the Friends of the South Brunswick Public Library.

We're starting a new thing this Oct, we're having one day a week where the teen librarian will host random fun activities for a bit in the teen room after school (assuming there is school that day).  It may be some card or board games, maybe some DIY stuff, maybe a coloring page, or a crossword puzzle.....you just won't know until you get there!   If you have ideas for activities, be sure and let Saleena or one of the other Teen Library Staff know and they'll see what they can do.   

School is demanding and life is hard, it's good to take a moment and chill; enjoy life a  little and de-stress.  

Event sponsored by Friends of the Library

Enjoy stories, games, crafts and other interactive activities which can improve hand-eye coordination, develop bilateral proficiency, and advance reading and math skills. Siblings welcome.

Program sponsored by the Friends of the Library. Open to South Brunswick library card-holding families.

Come to the library this evening from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. for a preview of the Friends Book Sale.  For an entrance fee of $15.00, you can get a head start on the sale and discover all the goodies!  Lots of new merchandise!  Dealers welcome.

For more information, contact the sale coordinator Bob Holland at 732-991-9046.

Gamer Gatherings is essentially for anyone (grades 6 or 7 through 12) who loves games & gaming.  Every month we'll play a different game or multiple games (usually on a theme).  Each month will feature a specific game or games in a wide variety of styles.    No registration is required; bring your friends & join us!

September will feature cooperative games

October will feature creepy or otherwise Halloween-ish games

Program sponsored by Friends of the Library

Wish to learn how to program but do not know where to start? This four-week bootcamp will help you learn the foundations of using any program language and practice the concepts using Python. Registration required, must attend all four sessions. 16+ only.

Practice your English in a casual, supportive environment. Learn the ins and outs of spoken English and practice speaking on a variety of topics. All are welcome, but those who have some experience speaking English may find this class especially helpful.

Registration is required - go to www.sbpl.info/esl or sign up at the Information Services desk in the library. 

Today, from Noon to 5:00 p.m. the Friends of the Public Library will hold a book sale.  Adult Materials are in Meeting Room A and B and Children's materials are in Program Room 1A and 1B.  Come out to buy some books which helps fund programs at the library.

The Friends hold a Book Sale three times in the year - February, June and October.  Check this calendar for sale dates and times.

Do you have questions about computers, tablets, or your cell phone? Do you want to learn about downloading books and streaming media? Not sure how to use library resources to learn a new language or get live tutoring help? 

Bring your questions or gadgets to one of SBPL’s Tech Time sessions and get answers or practice your skills with our Information Services Department staff to help you along. No registration required, meets in the SmartLab.

• Please arrive with a clear goal of what you would like to learn and all the necessary passwords needed to access your device or accounts.
• Be sure to bring in any device you need help with. If necessary, we can provide a limited 
number of laptops and tablets to demonstrate.
• We are unable to provide hardware 
assistance, troubleshoot or fix malfunctioning 
devices, take apart or replace physical parts on a device, or fill out and/or file government forms or participate in credit card transactions.

NEW TIME!

Build, program, and create at SBPL! We'll be exploring all of the maker tools in our SMART Lab and creating fun, interactive tech projects including games, computer programs, and robots!

Space is limited. First come first seated. Please plan to arrive 5 minutes before the program starts. To avoid disruption to the flow of this instructional program, late comers will not be admitted once the program has started.

Program is open to South Brunswick library cardholding families. Sponsored by the Friends of the South Brunswick Public Library.

From 10:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., The Friends of the Public Library will hold a book sale.  Adult Materials are in Meeting Room A and B and Children's materials are in Program Room 1A and 1B.  Come out to buy some books which helps fund programs at the library.

The Friends hold a Book Sale three times in the year February, June and October.  Check this calendar for dates and times.

Specifically designed with families in mind, this children's class promotes group participation and social growth through interactive stories, songs, and activities. The perfect time to gather for family fun at the library!

This children's class is open to South Brunswick Public Library cardholding families. Sponsored by the Friends of the South Brunswick Public Library.

South Brunswick Local History Day on Oct. 19

Celebrate local history in South Brunswick on Saturday, Oct. 19 between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. in the lobby at the South Brunswick Public Library, 110 Kingston Lane in Monmouth Jct.

There will be activities for all ages.

Play an interactive history game to win prizes. Meet Township Historian Ed Belding and members of the South Brunswick Local History Society. Bring your photos and memories to share.  View documents dating back to the 1700s. Browse vintage photographs of local homes and landmarks.

Author Brian Armstrong will be on hand to discuss his true crime book The Franklin Park Tragedy: A Forgotten Story of Racial Injustice in New Jersey, which has references to South Brunswick in it. 

For more information, contact Randall Marsola at rmarsola@sbpl.info 

From 1:00 - 4:30 p.m., The Friends of the Public Library will hold a Book Sale.  Adult materials are in Meeting Room A and B and Children's materials are in Program Room 1A and 1B.   Come out to buy some books which helps fund programs at the library.

The Friends hold a Book Sale three times in the year February, June and October.  Check this calendar for the dates and times.

Join us for a fun and casual day of board games.  The library has a selection of games to choose from or bring your own. We run a fun and casual style of gaming, so all levels are welcome and we love learning and teaching new games.   

Event courtesy of Friends of Library

The book sale rooms will be closed while the staff and volunteers clean up the Friends of the Library Book Sale.

The Friends hold a Book Sale three times in the year in February, June and October.  Check this calendar for the preview and sale dates and times.

Practice your English in a casual, supportive environment. Learn the ins and outs of spoken English and practice speaking on a variety of topics. This group is best for those with intermediate and advanced fluency in English.

Registration is required - sign up at the Information Services desk in the library. 

Meeting Room closed for book sale clean up.

Princeton SCORE is Your Free Business Counseling Service  Visit the website for a listing of workshops and to schedule a consultation with a mentor.  https://princeton.score.org/

In today's challenging economic environment, it's more important that ever to plan and organize your new or existing business. Princeton SCORE offers unlimited, private, free, and confidential one-on-one mentoring sessions for small business owners and emerging entrepreneurs.   

SCORE's highly experienced mentors, comprised of actively working and retired business professionals, provide clients with free and confidential business counseling.  One-on-one sessions can be conducted in person at one of our 5 convenient locations.  You can also work with a mentor remotely via telephone or email. 

Please call (609) 393-0505 or visit the website at https://princeton.score.org/content/find-mentor-201 to schedule a counseling session. A pre-confirmed appointment is required.

Counseling is conducted at the table in the World Language area in the Library.

The South Brunswick Knitting and Crocheting Group meets every Monday night (when the library is open). The meeting is in Program Room 1B (Craft Room) unless otherwise noted. The group meets to knit, crochet and do other fiber arts and to share tips, patterns, and good conversation. The group is open to anyone (14 years and older) who knows how to knit or crochet; knitting and crocheting instruction is not provided. No registration is necessary. For more information, you can email the coordinators Eva at  evatootleman@gmail.com or Gail galba922@aol.com.

SBPL Foundation Meeting tonight.  The next meeting will be Wednesday, Novemeber 20, 2019.

If you are an avid traveler, trip planner, or dreamer, join us for an informal evening to share experiences and discover new destinations, travel resources and make new friends. This month we will discuss local hikes, historical walks, walking tours, and Fall Festivals to attend. Registration requested.

The Meeting Room will be closed while the staff and volunteers clean up the Friends of the Library Book Sale.

The Friends hold a Book Sale three times in the year in February, June and October.  Check this calendar for the preview and sale dates and times.

Come to the library for our weekly "Color Me Calm" time of relaxation. conversation and adult coloring.  Materials will be available for mindfulness relaxation therapy while you color, draw and doodle OR catch up with friends and meet other fellow colorers OR bring your current craft project to work on with like minded friends.  Come release your inner child and enjoy a cup of tea!    

Adults only.  This is not a class; specific instruction will not be given.

Every Tuesday morning from 10:00 to noon you can come to color and draw OR you can bring your own craft project - knitting, crocheting, quilting, sewing or other hand crafts.  

This activity is sponsored by the Friends of the South Brunswick Public Library

Parents and children can meet up here and have fun! This isn't story time, it's your time! This is an independent, community-driven social hour. Listen to music, play instruments, read your own stories, and meet new friends!

Program sponsored by the Friends of the Library. For South Brunswick Library card-holding families.

Learn how to write an effective resume with an overview of resources from the library that can assist you in your job search. No critique of individual information will be available; only general questions will be answered. Registration required.

Do you have questions about computers, tablets, or your cell phone? Do you want to learn about downloading books and streaming media? Not sure how to use library resources to learn a new language or get live tutoring help? 

Bring your questions or gadgets to one of SBPL’s Tech Time sessions and get answers or practice your skills with our Information Services Department staff to help you along. No registration required, meets in the SmartLab.

• Please arrive with a clear goal of what you would like to learn and all the necessary passwords needed to access your device or accounts.
• Be sure to bring in any device you need help with. If necessary, we can provide a limited 
number of laptops and tablets to demonstrate.
• We are unable to provide hardware 
assistance, troubleshoot or fix malfunctioning 
devices, take apart or replace physical parts on a device, or fill out and/or file government forms or participate in credit card transactions.

Who doesn't love movies?  We've decided to start a movie discussion group; we'll have a small selection of movies to choose from, and on the night in question will decide which is preferred.  After watching it, we will discuss our thoughts.  All movies will be PG-13 or below; and titles not discussed will be available to borrow.  Join us!

To make it comfy (and affordable); bring a snack to share, and wear comfy clothes.  Feel free to bring cushions or pillows to sit on (much nicer & more comfy than chairs).

October is horror movies (of course!)   Our selections will include: Sixth Sense, The Birds, Poltergeist, Mama or Happy Death Day

No registration is required

sponsored by Friends of Library

Princeton SCORE offers Business Seminars on the fourth or fifth Tuesday of each month (unless otherwise noted in this calendar) in the South Brunswick Public Library. The topics will be announced on the SCORE Princeton website at http://princeton.score.org/localworkshops. 

Seating is limited; registration for this program is recommended.  The program will not be held unless there are sufficient registrations.   To register, or to find other seminars given in the area, contact SCORE of Princeton at 609-393-0505 or visit their website at http://princeton.score.org/localworkshops  If you are registered, you will be contacted should the program be cancelled or changed.

Projector is authorized.

The Meeting Room will be closed until 6:00 today while the staff and volunteers clean up the Friends of the Library Book Sale.

The Friends hold a Book Sale three times in the year in February, June and October.  Check this calendar for the preview and sale dates and times.

This casual class will cover grammar, writing, and pronunciation. Students should have an intermediate or better understanding of English.

Registration is required, learn more at www.sbpl.info/esl or at the Information Desk. 

Emerging readers (including those with challenges like autism spectrum disorder) can practice reading in a safe, comfortable environment. Reading to a therapy dog helps to develop reading confidence and build literacy skills.

This program will now welcome walk-ins! Registration no longer required.

Learn how to make alcohol ink pendants using our easy-to-follow instructions. You’ll love wearing these beautiful pieces of jewelry!

Registration is not required but space is limited and will be given on a first come, first served basis.

Everybody knows (Spain) (2019, R, 134 minutes)

Directed by Asghar Farhadi. Starring: Penelope Cruz, Javier Bardem, Ricardo Darin, Eduard Fernandez, Barbara Lennie, Inma Cuesta, Elvira Minquez.

Laura and her children travel from Buenos Aires to the small Spanish village where she was born to attend her sister's wedding. Unexpected events soon lead to a crisis that exposes the family's hidden past. Suspicions mount, loved ones begin to turn on one another, and dark secrets long hidden threaten to come to light, revealing shocking truths.

Tonight's class is for registered participants of this session. This session includes October 16, 23 and 30, 2019. Class is held in the Ellen Gambatese Room (the Octagonal Program room in the Children's Department) from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. 

The next session of Tai Chi will begin November 20.

Practice your English in a casual, supportive environment. Learn the ins and outs of spoken English and practice speaking on a variety of topics. All are welcome, but those who have some experience speaking English may find this class especially helpful.

Registration is required - go to www.sbpl.info/esl or sign up at the Information Services desk in the library. 

Parents and children can meet up here and have fun! This isn't story time, it's your time! This is an independent, community-driven social hour. Listen to music, play instruments, read your own stories, and meet new friends!

Program sponsored by the Friends of the Library. For South Brunswick Library card-holding families.

We're starting a new thing this Oct, we're having one day a week where the teen librarian will host random fun activities for a bit in the teen room after school (assuming there is school that day).  It may be some card or board games, maybe some DIY stuff, maybe a coloring page, or a crossword puzzle.....you just won't know until you get there!   If you have ideas for activities, be sure and let Saleena or one of the other Teen Library Staff know and they'll see what they can do.   

School is demanding and life is hard, it's good to take a moment and chill; enjoy life a  little and de-stress.  

Event sponsored by Friends of the Library

Using yoga, stories, and play, this children's workshop provides children with opportunities to grow physically, mentally, and emotionally. Each class will incorporate opening activities, songs, yoga poses, games/creative movement, relaxation/breathwork and a closing activity. This workshop is taught by certified children's yoga instructor Anita Burke. Mrs. Shari Silverman, a special education teacher from the South Brunswick School District with over 30 years of teaching experience, will assist.

Please bring a yoga mat or big towel. Please plan to arrive 5 minutes before the program starts. To avoid disruption to the flow of this instructional program, late comers will not be admitted. Space is limited. Priority will be given to children with special needs.

This children's class is open to South Brunswick Public Library cardholding families. Sponsored by the Friends of the South Brunswick Public Library.

A new five-week session of Mixed-Level Yoga and Meditation will be held on October 24, 31, November 7, 14 and 21, 2019 at 5:30 p.m.

The cost of this five-class session is $60.00 payable at the time of registration.  

All registrations must be made before the start of the session on or before the first day of the class.  No partial or late payments will be accepted. 

The class includes a one-hour period of Yoga instruction, with variations in difficultly suitable for new to experienced practitioners and with a half-hour of meditation to follow.  There is another, separate Beginner/Intermediate Yoga class taught by another teacher following this class at 7:30 p.m.  The classes are not interchangeable; you must attend the same session for which you registered for the entire five weeks. 

Payment for this session ($60.00) can be made in person at the Information Desk at the time of registration by check or money order made payable to The Friends of the South Brunswick Library. You can also register online and pay by credit card by clicking on the Register button below.  On your confirmation page, you will see a PayPal Buy Now button that you can use to make a credit card payment. You will not be considered registered with a guaranteed place in the class until you have made your payment.  If there are not a minimum of five students registered and paid, the class may be cancelled.

The Library Board of Trustees meets ten times per year, usually on the third Thursday of every month at 6:30 p.m. in the Local History Room.  Chack the calendar for changes to this schedule.  The Board of Trustees have their summer meeting on August 8 (no meeting in July), the September meeting on September 12, the October meeting on October 24 and the year end meeting on December 5. (No meeting in November).

Wish to learn how to program but do not know where to start? This four-week bootcamp will help you learn the foundations of using any program language and practice the concepts using Python. Registration required, must attend all four sessions. 16+ only.

A new five-week session of Beginner/Intermediate Yoga will be held on October 24, 31, November 7, 14 and 21, 2019 at 7:30 p.m. 

The cost of this five-class session is $60.00 payable at the time of registration.  

All registrations must be made before the start of the session on or before the first day of the class.  No partial or late payments will be accepted. 

The class includes a one-hour period of Yoga instruction, with variations in difficultly suitable for new to experienced practitioners, There is another, separate Mixed Level Yoga and Meditation class taught by other teachers before this class at 5:30 p.m.  The classes are not interchangeable; you must attend the same session for which you registered for the entire five weeks. 

Payment for this session ($60.00) can be made in person at the Information Desk at the time of registration by check or money order made payable to The Friends of the South Brunswick Library. You can also register online and pay by credit card by clicking on the Register button below.  On your confirmation page, you will see a PayPal Buy Now button that you can use to make a credit card payment. You will not be considered registered with a guaranteed place in the class until you have made your payment.  If there are not a minimum of five students registered and paid, the class may be cancelled.

There will be a representative from the 2020 Census team with information for the upcoming Census process.  Stop by the table in the lobby this morning to explore what will be happening soon!

Tentative date for Information Session for potential advocates.

The Robotics Club is a group that wishes to explore the coding and internal drives of robotics (there will be no building of robots).  Selected high school students will help lead the group in a variety of projects and fun competitions.   Space is limited, registration is not required; but the librarian, Saleena may change that if attendance exceeds the space available..

Program courtesy of Friends of Library

Maker Club is a teen group that develops and implements large-scale creative expressions to create a more positive and welcoming atmosphere in the library.

Stop by to join in the planning and development or join one of the building days.  

program courtesy of Friends of Library

Discover, explore, and create with LEGOs in this class for all ages, families, and friends. Children learn best through play and this class promotes teamwork, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.

Program sponsored by the Friends of the Library. Open to South Brunswick Library card holding families.

We're having a party!  Join us!  We'll have some fun DIY activities, munchies, board games & fun stuff to do.

Registration not required but an RSVP to Saleena by 10/20 is (because we need at least 20 people or it's not a party!).  Space is limited & entry will be granted on a first come, first served basis; with RSVPs getting priority entrance.

Event courtesy of Friends of Library

We're having a party!  Join us!  We'll have music, activities & board games, an "Instant/DIY" costume competition (with a prize) and a Hallween themed escape room.  

Registration not required but an RSVP to Saleena by 10/20 is (because we need at least 20 people or it's not a party!)  Space is limited & given on a first come, first served basis (with RSVP's getting top priority).

Event courtesy of Friends of Library

Love science?  Join our amazing teens as they explore science concepts & do some simple science experiments.  Each month is exploring another theme.

For Oct we are doing a Halloween-y experiment, come see what it is!

Event courtesy Friends of Library

Everybody Knows (Spain) (2019, R, 134 minutes)

Directed by Asghar Farhadi. Starring: Penelope Cruz, Javier Bardem, Ricardo Darin, Eduard Fernandez, Barbara Lennie, Inma Cuesta, Elvira Minquez.

Laura and her children travel from Buenos Aires to the small Spanish village where she was born to attend her sister's wedding. Unexpected events soon lead to a crisis that exposes the family's hidden past. Suspicions mount, loved ones begin to turn on one another, and dark secrets long hidden threaten to come to light, revealing shocking truths.

Practice your English in a casual, supportive environment. Learn the ins and outs of spoken English and practice speaking on a variety of topics. This group is best for those with intermediate and advanced fluency in English.

Registration is required - sign up at the Information Services desk in the library. 

Now through December 7, 2019 is the open enrollment period for Medicare Supplemental Insurance.  Do you know what all that means?  Join Margaret Andreko in this no obligation Insurance 101 educational series to be held Monday mornings from 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 noon in Program Room 1A/1B.  There are four topic to be covered and the topics will be repeated.  

Today's topic: Get Ready for Annual Enrollment - Medicare Advantage Plans

• How do Medicare Advantage plans work?
• Understand your Medicare Advantage Plan options
• Cost and things to consider when choosing or changing an Advantage plan
• Annual enrollment time-line. Who and where can you join an Advantabge plan?

Visit NJInsurance101.com for more information.

Blood Drive today at the library sponsored by SBHS Students for Public Health.  

To schedule an appointment visit http://tinyurl.com/sbhs-club.

Please eat a meal prior to donating blood and please bring ID with signature or photo and birthdate.  You can donate if you are between 17 and 75 years old and in general good health.  16 year olds can donate with parental consent form and those 76 and over can donate with doctor’s note.  Bring your donor card if you have one.

Most medications will not keep you from donating.  People with diabetes and blood pressure controlled by medication can donate. 

For more more information call 800-933-2566 or visit: www.nybloodcenter.org

Walk-ins welcome. 

Do you have questions about computers, tablets, or your cell phone? Do you want to learn about downloading books and streaming media? Not sure how to use library resources to learn a new language or get live tutoring help? 

 Today's session will focus on educational resources to help with studying.

Bring your questions or gadgets to one of SBPL’s Tech Time sessions and get answers or practice your skills with our Information Services Department staff to help you along. No registration required, meets in the SmartLab.

• Please arrive with a clear goal of what you would like to learn and all the necessary passwords needed to access your device or accounts.
• Be sure to bring in any device you need help with. If necessary, we can provide a limited 
number of laptops and tablets to demonstrate.
• We are unable to provide hardware 
assistance, troubleshoot or fix malfunctioning 
devices, take apart or replace physical parts on a device, or fill out and/or file government forms or participate in credit card transactions.

Bite Club - a cookbook book club for people who love to talk about cooking and eating, featuring a new theme and author(s) each month.

Borrow a book, peruse it, cook from it and come to the meeting to share your opinions. If you wish, bring in something you've made, and we will taste and discuss the dishes. Books available at the Information Desk.

This month's theme: Diana Kennedy’s Authentic Mexican Cuisine

The Art of Mexican Cooking
From My Mexican Kitchen

The South Brunswick Knitting and Crocheting Group meets every Monday night (when the library is open). The meeting is in Program Room 1B (Craft Room) unless otherwise noted. The group meets to knit, crochet and do other fiber arts and to share tips, patterns, and good conversation. The group is open to anyone (14 years and older) who knows how to knit or crochet; knitting and crocheting instruction is not provided. No registration is necessary. For more information, you can email the coordinators Eva at  evatootleman@gmail.com or Gail galba922@aol.com.

Come to the library for our weekly "Color Me Calm" time of relaxation. conversation and adult coloring.  Materials will be available for mindfulness relaxation therapy while you color, draw and doodle OR catch up with friends and meet other fellow colorers OR bring your current craft project to work on with like minded friends.  Come release your inner child and enjoy a cup of tea!    

Adults only.  This is not a class; specific instruction will not be given.

Every Tuesday morning from 10:00 to noon you can come to color and draw OR you can bring your own craft project - knitting, crocheting, quilting, sewing or other hand crafts.  

This activity is sponsored by the Friends of the South Brunswick Public Library

Parents and children can meet up here and have fun! This isn't story time, it's your time! This is an independent, community-driven social hour. Listen to music, play instruments, read your own stories, and meet new friends!

Program sponsored by the Friends of the Library. For South Brunswick Library card-holding families.

There will be a meeting of the newly re-formed South Brunswick Historical Society this evening in the Local History Room.  The group meets on the fourth Tuesday of each monty unless otherwise noted in this calendar.

For more information contact Randall Marsola rmarsola@sbpl.info

This casual class will cover grammar, writing, and pronunciation. Students should have an intermediate or better understanding of English.

Registration is required, learn more at www.sbpl.info/esl or at the Information Desk. 

Do you have questions about computers, tablets, or your cell phone? Do you want to learn about downloading books and streaming media? Not sure how to use library resources to learn a new language or get live tutoring help? 

Bring your questions or gadgets to one of SBPL’s Tech Time sessions and get answers or practice your skills with our Information Services Department staff to help you along. No registration required, meets in the SmartLab.

• Please arrive with a clear goal of what you would like to learn and all the necessary passwords needed to access your device or accounts.
• Be sure to bring in any device you need help with. If necessary, we can provide a limited 
number of laptops and tablets to demonstrate.
• We are unable to provide hardware 
assistance, troubleshoot or fix malfunctioning 
devices, take apart or replace physical parts on a device, or fill out and/or file government forms or participate in credit card transactions.

Emerging readers (including those with challenges like autism spectrum disorder) can practice reading in a safe, comfortable environment. Reading to a therapy dog helps to develop reading confidence and build literacy skills.

This program will now welcome walk-ins! Registration no longer required.

Come join us for a fun movie night to get in the Halloween spirit. We will be having an interactive screening of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone so you can take part in the action with trivia, props, sound effects, and a whole lot of fun!

Registration is not required but space is limited and will be given on a first come, first served basis.

Tonight's class is for registered participants of this session. This session includes October 16, 23 and 30, 2019. Class is held in the Ellen Gambatese Room (the Octagonal Program room in the Children's Department) from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. 

The next session of Tai Chi will begin November 20.

Alzheimer's Association program cancelled.

In our annual Not-So-Scary Storytime and Costume Parade, children and caregivers will read funny stories, parade around the library, and get a special treat!

This children's class is open to South Brunswick Public Library cardholding families. Sponsored by the Friends of the South Brunswick Public Library.

In our annual Not-So-Scary Storytime and Costume Parade, children and caregivers will read funny stories, parade around the library, and get a special treat!

This children's class is open to South Brunswick Public Library cardholding families. Sponsored by the Friends of the South Brunswick Public Library.

Tonight's class is for registered participants of this session. This session includes October 24, 31, November 7, 14 and 21, 2019. Class is held in the Meeting Room A/B at 5:30 p.m. 

The class includes a one-hour period of Yoga instruction, with variations in difficultly suitable for new to experienced practitioners and with a half-hour of meditation to follow.  There is another, separate Beginner/Intermediate Yoga class taught by another teacher following this class at 7:30 p.m.  The classes are not interchangeable; you must attend the same session for which you registered for the entire five weeks.

The next session of Mixed Level Yoga and Meditation will begin December 5.

Al-Anon meeting at 7:00

Alateen meeting 7:00pm

Practice your English in a casual, supportive environment. Learn the ins and outs of spoken English and practice speaking on a variety of topics. All are welcome, but those who have some experience speaking English may find this class especially helpful.

Registration is required - go to www.sbpl.info/esl or sign up at the Information Services desk in the library. 

Tonight's class is for registered participants of this session. This session includes October 24, 31, November 7, 14 and 21, 2019. Class is held in the Meeting Room A/B at 7:30 p.m. 

The class includes a one-hour period of Yoga instruction, with variations in difficultly suitable for new to experienced practitioners, There is another, separate Mixed Level Yoga and Meditation class taught by other teachers before this class at 5:30 p.m.  The classes are not interchangeable; you must attend the same session for which you registered for the entire five weeks. 

The next session of Beginner/Intermediate Yoga will begin December 5.

SB School Media Specialists Annual Meeting

Teen Voices in Alliance (TVA) is the new teen advisory board for the South Brunswick Public Library.  They are the teen voices for the library and the community, helping create events, make suggestions and work on projects for the community and the library.  

Joining TVA is not required of anyone, it is an option for teens who want to feel they make a difference and want their voice to be heard.  To become a member you must file a special TVA application, and be accepted by Saleena as a member.  There are a limited number of spaces, so qualified applicants may be placed on a waiting list.

TVA is courtesy of the Friends of the Library and the Municipal Alliance of SB

This is a teen leadership group and members are by application only. Membership eligibility begins with active membership in the TVA.  For information on applying to join the group; its rules and procedures check our webpage or contact Saleena.

EVA is sponsored by Friends of Library

More information to follow.

The LEO Club will hold a meeting today in Program Room 1A/1B

Parents and caregivers can play with their children in a social environment that promotes hands-on learning. Our instructors have plenty of fun activities, games, crafts, and toys specifically designed to develop your child's fine motor skills.

This children's class is open to South Brunswick Public Library cardholding families. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

Practice your English in a casual, supportive environment. Learn the ins and outs of spoken English and practice speaking on a variety of topics. This group is best for those with intermediate and advanced fluency in English.

Registration is required - sign up at the Information Services desk in the library. 

Now through December 7, 2019 is the open enrollment period for Medicare Supplemental Insurance.  Do you know what all that means?  Join Margaret Andreko in this no obligation Insurance 101 educational series to be held Monday mornings from 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 noon in Program Room 1A/1B.  There are four topic to be covered and the topics will be repeated.  

Today's topic:  New to Medicare?  Turning 65?  Or losing group coverage?  

• Learn How and where to apply for Medicare
• How Medicare parts A, B. and C work
• Medicare coverage, cost and penalties
• Where to go for help, information and support 

Visit NJInsurance101.com for more information.

Beginners and chess champions alike can converge to play, learn, and practice their chess game. Fun is the name of the game.

Please plan to arrive 5 minutes before the program starts. To avoid disruption to the flow of this instructional program, late comers will not be admitted once the program has started.

This class is open to South Brunswick Public Library cardholding families. Sponsored by the Friends of the South Brunswick Public Library.

Some stories are best told by moonlight! Wear pajamas and bring a favorite stuffed friend for stories, songs, games, crafts, and activities!

This children's class is open to South Brunswick Public Library cardholding families. Sponsored by the Friends of the South Brunswick Public Library.

The South Brunswick Knitting and Crocheting Group meets every Monday night (when the library is open). The meeting is in Program Room 1B (Craft Room) unless otherwise noted. The group meets to knit, crochet and do other fiber arts and to share tips, patterns, and good conversation. The group is open to anyone (14 years and older) who knows how to knit or crochet; knitting and crocheting instruction is not provided. No registration is necessary. For more information, you can email the coordinators Eva at  evatootleman@gmail.com or Gail galba922@aol.com.

The Monday Night Book Club for Adults meets on the first Monday of every month in the Local History Room, with some exceptions. The Novemebr meeting will be held on November 4th.

The books that have been chosen for 2019 are listed on our website.

To obtain a copy of the book, contact the Borrowers Services Desk at southbrunswicklibrary@gmail.com or call 732-329-4000 x7290.

Come to the library for our weekly "Color Me Calm" time of relaxation. conversation and adult coloring.  Materials will be available for mindfulness relaxation therapy while you color, draw and doodle OR catch up with friends and meet other fellow colorers OR bring your current craft project to work on with like minded friends.  Come release your inner child and enjoy a cup of tea!    

Adults only.  This is not a class; specific instruction will not be given.

Every Tuesday morning from 10:00 to noon you can come to color and draw OR you can bring your own craft project - knitting, crocheting, quilting, sewing or other hand crafts.  

This activity is sponsored by the Friends of the South Brunswick Public Library

This active, first-step children's class encourages discovery, teaches social engagement, and develops listening comprehension through storytelling, singing, theme repetition, and vocal play! Walkers, talkers, singers, and stompers are all welcome.

Both our 10:15am and 11:30pm Little Learners programs on Tuesday are identical. Please plan to attend only one of these storytime classes.

This children's class is open to South Brunswick Public Library cardholding families. Sponsored by the Friends of the South Brunswick Public Library.

This active, first-step children's class encourages discovery, teaches social engagement, and develops listening comprehension through storytelling, singing, theme repetition, and vocal play! Walkers, talkers, singers, and stompers of all kinds are welcome.

Both our 10:15am and 11:30pm Little Learners programs on Tuesday are identical. Please plan to attend only one of these storytime classes.

This children's class is open to South Brunswick Public Library cardholding families. Sponsored by the Friends of the South Brunswick Public Library.

Get Wimpy at the library! Celebrate the release of Book 14: Wrecking Ball. Play games, avoid the cheese touch, and listen to an exclusive excerpt from Wrecking Ball!

Space is limited. First come first served. Please plan to arrive 5 minutes before the program starts. To avoid disruption to the flow of this instructional program, late comers will not be admitted once the program has started.

This tween workshop is open to South Brunswick Public Library cardholding families. Sponsored by the Friends of the South Brunswick Public Library.

This event is exactly as it sounds; we gather for some juice/hot chocolate and cookies and have conversations on a wide variety of topics.  No registration required.

Sponsored by Friends of Library

This casual class will cover grammar, writing, and pronunciation. Students should have an intermediate or better understanding of English.

Registration is required, learn more at www.sbpl.info/esl or at the Information Desk. 

Adult Crafternoon is on Hiatus until further notice.

This weekly early elementary class combines imaginative and informative stories with creative crafts and engaging activities chosen to strengthen late childhood social, mental, and fine motor development.

Nov 6 – Art in the Afternoon

Nov 13 – Veteran's Day

Nov 20 – We Love LEGO!

Nov 27 – Being Thankful

Dec 4 –  Crafty Travelers

Dec 11 - Winter Wonderland

This children's class is open to South Brunswick Public Library cardholding families. Sponsored by the Friends of the South Brunswick Public Library.

Emerging readers (including those with challenges like autism spectrum disorder) can practice reading in a safe, comfortable environment. Reading to a therapy dog helps to develop reading confidence and build literacy skills.

This program will now welcome walk-ins! Registration no longer required.

There's no pressure to be perfect (in fact, we encourage you to fail!) at our Bad Art Night competition. Use our craft supplies or bring your own to create the worst piece of art imaginable, then vote on your favorite "disasterpiece" at our exhibition. The most dreadful creation will win a prize!

Registration is not required but space is limited and will be given on a first come, first served basis.

Sponsored by Friends of Library

Princeton SCORE is Your Free Business Counseling Service  Visit the website for a listing of workshops and to schedule a consultation with a mentor.  https://princeton.score.org/

In today's challenging economic environment, it's more important that ever to plan and organize your new or existing business. Princeton SCORE offers unlimited, private, free, and confidential one-on-one mentoring sessions for small business owners and emerging entrepreneurs.   

SCORE's highly experienced mentors, comprised of actively working and retired business professionals, provide clients with free and confidential business counseling.  One-on-one sessions can be conducted in person at one of our 5 convenient locations.  You can also work with a mentor remotely via telephone or email. 

Please call (609) 393-0505 or visit the website at https://princeton.score.org/content/find-mentor-201 to schedule a counseling session. A pre-confirmed appointment is required.

Counseling is conducted at the table in the World Language area in the Library.

Red Joan (2019, R, 101 minutes)

Directed by Trevor Nunn.  Starring: Judi Dench, Sophie Cookson, Stephen Campbell Moore, Tom Hughes, Freddie Gaminara, Laurence Spellman.

Joan Stanley is a widow living out a quiet retirement in the suburbs when, shockingly, the British Secret Service places her under arrest. The charge: providing classified scientific information, including details on the building of the atomic bomb, to the Soviet government for decades. As she is interrogated, Joan relives the dramatic events that shaped her life and beliefs: her student days at Cambridge, where she excelled at physics while challenging deep-seated sexism.

The next session of Tai Chi will begin on November 20.

The South Brunswick Rebublican Club will hold a public meeting on the first Wednesday evening of the month (except July and August)  You can visit their website for the schedule of speakers.  www.sbgop.org

Practice your English in a casual, supportive environment. Learn the ins and outs of spoken English and practice speaking on a variety of topics. All are welcome, but those who have some experience speaking English may find this class especially helpful.

Registration is required - go to www.sbpl.info/esl or sign up at the Information Services desk in the library. 

Our youngest friends will listen to fun songs and engage in interactive fingerplay games. Social interaction, physical coordination, and musical playtime set the stage for early childhood learning!

This children's class is open to South Brunswick Public Library cardholding families. Sponsored by the Friends of the South Brunswick Public Library.

Engaging story-telling, merry music, literacy activities, and fun action games await preschoolers in a lively and energetic class that establishes the foundation of reading, reinforces creativity, and builds strong social skills.

This children's class is open to South Brunswick Public Library cardholding families. Sponsored by the Friends of the South Brunswick Public Library.

In this interactive workshop, super preschoolers engage their imagination and develop important motor and spatial skills by making a simple craft!

This children's class is open to South Brunswick Public Library cardholding families. Sponsored by the Friends of the South Brunswick Public Library.

Who doesn't love movies?  We've decided to start a movie discussion group; we'll have a small selection of movies to choose from, and on the night in question will decide which is preferred.  After watching it, we will discuss our thoughts.  All movies will be PG-13 or below; and titles not discussed will be available to borrow.  Join us!

To make it comfy (and affordable); bring a snack to share, and wear comfy clothes.  Feel free to bring cushions or pillows to sit on (much nicer & more comfy than chairs).

Nov is family movies (or movies ABOUT family to be more exact); so we'll choose between Enchanted, Pleasantville, Goonies, My Girl, Nanny McPhee, Mr. Nanny, Cheaper by the Dozen; and since there's no school on 11/7 it will be a double feature!  

Dec 26 is family movies from a Bollywood view, so we'll choose between Kabhi Khushi Kabhi Gham, English Vinglish, Taare Zameen Par, Dilwale Dulhaniya Le Jayenge and Ta Ra Rum Pum.

No registration is required

sponsored by Friends of Library

Children of all ages and abilities are welcome to create something beautiful at the library! This art-filled workshop builds fine motor skills and encourages social development in a safe, fun environment with specially trained art instructor, Pat Dahl.

This children's class is open to South Brunswick Public Library cardholding families. Sponsored by the Friends of the South Brunswick Public Library.

Tonight's class is for registered participants of this session. This session includes October 24, 31, November 7, 14 and 21, 2019. Class is held in the Meeting Room A/B at 5:30 p.m. 

The class includes a one-hour period of Yoga instruction, with variations in difficultly suitable for new to experienced practitioners and with a half-hour of meditation to follow.  There is another, separate Beginner/Intermediate Yoga class taught by another teacher following this class at 7:30 p.m.  The classes are not interchangeable; you must attend the same session for which you registered for the entire five weeks.

The next session of Mixed Level Yoga and Meditation will begin December 5.

Do you want to learn about spreadsheet programs like Excel and Google Sheets? Sign up for this introductory class and learn the basics about workbooks, cells, sheets, formatting and more. Registration required, 16 and older.

Al-Anon meeting at 7:00

Alateen meeting 7:00pm

Practice your English in a casual, supportive environment. Learn the ins and outs of spoken English and practice speaking on a variety of topics. All are welcome, but those who have some experience speaking English may find this class especially helpful.

Registration is required - go to www.sbpl.info/esl or sign up at the Information Services desk in the library. 

Tonight's class is for registered participants of this session. This session includes October 24, 31, November 7, 14 and 21, 2019. Class is held in the Meeting Room A/B at 7:30 p.m. 

The class includes a one-hour period of Yoga instruction, with variations in difficultly suitable for new to experienced practitioners, There is another, separate Mixed Level Yoga and Meditation class taught by other teachers before this class at 5:30 p.m.  The classes are not interchangeable; you must attend the same session for which you registered for the entire five weeks. 

The next session of Beginner/Intermediate Yoga will begin December 5.