Are you always rushing around? Do you have trouble finding the time to stop by the library after a busy day at work?
Do you have a teen studying for the SATs or AP exams? Do they have trouble focusing at home?
Great News! The Cranbury Public Library will be open on Sundays from 12-4pm beginning April 16.
For Youth
Teen Advisory Board
Saturday, April 1, 11am
Does your teen need volunteer hours? Join TAB, the Teen Advisory Board. Volunteers hours are accepted by Princeton High School.
Weekly Wednesday Storytime
Every Wednesday at 11am
Join Ms. Laura for stories, songs, and fun Wednesdays at 11am in the children's room.
Thursday Crafternoon
Thursday, April 6, 3:15pm - 4:30pm
Get your creative juices flowing and drop by the library's Maker Space after school every first Thursday of the month for a new craft! Any supplies left over will be made available for Take-and-Make crafts the following Thursdays of the month.
For Adults
Growing Up in England in the 1950s
Monday, April 10, 6:30pm
Local history lecturer, Richard Moody, was born in Fleet, England towards the end of the Blitz in WWII, which ran from Sept 7 1940 to May 11 1941. Mr. Moody can still remember the sound of German bombers overhead due to their different engine noises.
And did you know...the small town of Fleet, in the county of Hampshire, in southern England takes its name from the Anglo Saxon word “Flete”, which meant a body of water, as there is a large lake on the edge of town - a lake which had to be drained during WWII since it was a conspicuous landmark for German bombers attempting to destroy the airfield at the nearby Royal Aircraft Establishment at Farnborough.
Fun-fact-lovers, boomers, history buffs, and fans of PBS’s Call the Midwife will delight in this fascinating talk on WWII, the post war period, and English History! Register Here
Great Decisions Foreign Policy Discussion Group
Tuesday, April 11, 6:30pm
Great Decisions is back and new members are welcome! Meets the Second Tuesday of the month in Meeting Room 1. Video at 6:30 and program following. Copies of the Great Decisions Briefing Book available for checkout at the Cranbury Public Library.
Potential Discussion Topics Include:
Energy Geopolitics War Crimes Chine and the U.S. Economic Warfare Politics in Latin America Global Famine Iran at a Crossroads Climate Migration
Fraud Against Seniors: Common Cons
and Signs of Elder Abuse
Wednesday, April 12, 11:00am
Learn what to watch out for to protect yourself and your aging loved ones. This program will be presented by Elder Law Attorney, Carl Archer and is sponsored by the Elms of Cranbury, and will be held at the Cranbury Public Library. Register Here
Planning Your Vegetable Garden
Friday, April 14, 2:00pm
Spring has sprung! It's time to start thinking about planning your vegetable garden. Learn tips and tricks and look forward to a successful, bountiful harvest! Presented by Rutgers Master Gardener, Karen Kellerman. Register Here
Mindful Movements and Guided Meditation
Thursdays, April 13, 27
10:30-11:15 am
The goal of this program is to balance body and mind wellness along with cultivating qualities like resilience, presence , compassion. The meditation session will start with 5 minutes of relaxation practices followed by 20 minutes of mindful movements and end with 20 minutes of mindful compassion meditation practice. Anyone, who would like to practice being present , calm and centered are welcome to join. Register Here
Program Conductor : Anjali Joshi, a certified mindful compassion teacher.
Furniture Painting Workshop
Monday, April 17, 6:30pm
Curious about painting furniture and want to learn techniques and tips of the trade? Lacey Irl, Owner & Founder of Rescued by Lacey, is a local furniture painter, restorer, and artist. Please join her as she turns a boring piece of furniture into a work of art! This is a wonderful demonstration for people to learn, watch, and ask all of their questions about painting furniture! Register Here
Debra Hallisey Book Signing & Presentation
Wednesday, April 19, 6:30pm
Deb Hallisey, Author of A Relationship Contract for Dementia CaregiversandYour Caregiver Relationship Contract will be providing a presentation on these caregiving topics, followed by a book signing. Deb is a past caregiver who writes on caregiving issues for adult children of aging parents at her website.
As an advocate for caregivers, Deb works with them to effectively communicate with their career, other family members and the healthcare system. Deb is a Certified Caregiving Consultant™, Certified Caregiving Educator, Certified Caregiving Facilitator and Certified Dementia Practitioner®. She holds an MA in Leadership and Supervision. This event is sponsored by The Elms of Cranbury and will be held at the Cranbury Public Library. Register Here
Radio Control Model Exhibition
Saturday, April 22, 12:30-3:30pm
This event hosted by The Mercer County Radio Control Society features a display of club member planes,Flight Simulators, and videos about Radio Control flying and the club. All members are welcome to learn about Radio Control! Register Here
Basket Weaving Workshop
Wednesday, April 26, 4-6:30pm
Basket weaving is possibly the oldest and most widespread craft in the world. Learn the traditional craft of basket weaving in this hands-on workshop taught by Steven Carty of Pinelands Basketry. All participants will make their own baskets using native New Jersey materials that have been sustainably foraged.
Steven Carty's baskets are inspired from the land where he gathers these wild materials--the creeks, forests, and shores of South Jersey. Steven Carty has been featured in the documentary The Pine Barrens now streaming on Amazon Prime Video.
Space is limited. Registration required. Register Here
Healthy Eating for Busy Lifestyles
Thursday, April 27, 6:30pm
Do you have a busy schedule? Do you struggle to find time to prepare quick and healthy meals? Do you want to improve your health, live longer, lose weight, or prevent disease? If so, this program is for you! Register Here
Cranbury Public Library Foundation
April Showers Reading Contest
April 1- May 5
April Showers? Read for Hours!
Read a book in the month of April and be entered to win an exclusive CPL umbrella. The more you read, the more chances you have to win! Entry forms available at the Cranbury Public Library.
Return your entry form by May 5th for a chance to win.
Calling All Volunteers
The Cranbury Public Library Foundation is looking for volunteers to help prepare for the Book Sale on April 29. Volunteer activities include sorting books in preparation for the sale, helping transfer materials to the sale location, and on the day of the sale- setting up for, and working the sale.
Now Accepting Book Donations
April 1- April 25
The Cranbury Public Library Foundation is
accepting book donations until April 25th. Please bring your boxed donations to the Cranbury Public Library donation drop off table, located in the meeting room hallway.
Materials accepted: gently used books and DVDs in newer condition, something you would loan to a friend.
Unfortunately, we are not able to accept textbooks, magazines, coloring books, crossword puzzle books, VHS, cassettes, or older books with yellowing pages.
Book Sale
Saturday, April 29
Stock your bookshelf, support the library, and save the planet. Gently used books and DVDs will be for sale during Cranbury's annual town-wide Yard Sale. The book sale will be located in front of Studio 43 Hair Design and the old location of Cranbury Pizza. All proceeds from the sale will go to support the Cranbury Public Library Foundation.
Library Hours
Monday thru Thursday - 10am to 8pm
Friday - 10am to 5pm
Saturday - 10am to 4pm
Sunday - 12pm - 4pm*
CLOSED April 7-9 for Good Friday and Easter Holidays