With a new library under construction, comes a new website! Welcome to our new and improved site. You’ll find this website easier to navigate, fun to use, and also offered in several languages!
The new site showcases all of the new resources that we offer. Check out our Digital Library page for all of your electronic content! Throughout the site we have 'Book Rivers' which highlight new materials that you can access with your library card. While we are in a temporary space, we still provide many library services including: online classes and events, access to the Cranbury Press, printing services, Notary Service, and Readers Advisory. You can find all this and more on the new site.
We hope you enjoy the new website and we look forward to serving you both online and at the library!
From the Director's Desk
It’s October already and the last chance to enjoy outdoor programs before the cold weather sets in. The library will continue to offer our Wednesday Outdoor Storytimes through October culminating in a special Halloween Storytime at the Parsonage Barn on Saturday, October 30 at 11:00 a.m. Read more and register below!
Are you new to Cranbury? If so, please attend our New Neighbor Reception on Sunday, October 17 at 4:00 p.m. in the Village Park Pavilion. Our yearly reception had been put on hold due to COVID, but we now look forward to welcoming all newcomers who moved to Cranbury in the last two years. Join us at Village Park to learn more about the library and other town organizations. Meet library personnel as well as Cranbury neighbors. All family members are welcomed. Light refreshments will be served so please RSVP with your name and how many will attend to NewNeighbor@CranburyLibraryFoundation.org.
This month we should see the foundation and framing going up for the new library. While we wait for the physical library building, check out our brand new website - the gateway to ourvirtual library. The new site is designed to make it easier for you to use all our online and electronic resources. See below for our virtual classes to help you make the most of our online services.
Marilynn Mullen
Online Classes for Youth
Virtual Scratch Workshop:
Animate A Name
Tuesday, October 19 at 4:00 p.m.
Attend this session to learn the basics of Scratch! Scratch is a coding tool using blocks where a participant can create anything they desire! Students will learn the basics of Scratch and identify the ins and outs of design. This workshop is designed for 2nd-5th graders.
Register here! The Zoom link will be provided a few days before the workshop!
Parsonage Barn Park, 3 Cranbury Neck Road
Saturday, October 30 at 11:00 a.m.
Join us at the Barn Park for a Halloween Celebration - Cranbury style! Not-So-Spooky stories, pumpkin decorating, and bewitching treats await you. Come in costume to be eligible for a prize raffle! Face coverings are strongly encouraged. Space is limited to 25, and registration is required. Recommended for ages 3 and up. Register here today!
Wednesday Storytime
Outside and in person!
Wednesday morning live, outdoor Storytime continues (weather permitting)through October at 11:00 on the library steps. There will be stories, songs, finger-plays, and fun for everyone! Please wear a mask and stay at least three feet apart. Register here.
Online Classes for Adults
Introduction to Streaming Services
Monday, October 11 at 2:30 p.m.
Do you want to know what Streaming Services are available to you? Have you wondered why only specific TV shows are available on one Streaming Service? Is it time to completely erase cable television? Discuss these topics and more. Register for this online program.
Candidates' Night
Tuesday, October 12
at 7:00 p.m.
All members of the community are invited to meet the candidates for Township Committee. Register here.
Introduction to eBooks, audiobooks, and more!
Wednesday, October 13 at 1:30 p.m.
Learn how to access thousands of eBooks, audiobooks, and even magazines with your Cranbury Public Library card. In this workshop, we will be discussing downloading eBooks and other content to your Kindle, tablet, or smart phone. We will download apps and give clear instructions on how to access all of the available material. Register here.
Cranbury Newcomers Reception
Cranbury Village Park
Sunday, Oct. 17, 4:00 -5:30
New to Cranbury? Join your new neighbors at Village Park to learn more about the library and other town organizations. Meet library personnel as well as other newcomers to Cranbury. Light refreshments will be served. RSVP with your name and how many will attend to NewNeighbor@CranburyLibraryFoundation.org.
Mayor’s Wellness Campaign
Wednesday, October 20 at 7:00 p.m.
Join AFAA certified fitness instructor Helen Tanzini for a 35 minute demonstration class. Warm up and stretching exercises seated in a chair will be followed by standing cardiovascular endurance activities. Cool down with stretching, balance, coordination, pelvic floor & core strengthening. There will be no activities on the floor. Get full details and register here.
Online Meditation Live!
Thursday, October 21 at 6:00 p.m.
This mediation class is a live program presented by the meditation leader, Anjali Joshi. This meditation session is for everyone – beginner or pro. Register here.
In October we are discussing Orphan Train by Christina Baker Kline. Send an email to join the discussion group via Zoom.
Afternoon Book Discussion
Wednesday, October 20 at 1:30 p.m.
In October we are discussing A Door in the Earth by Amy Waldman. Send an email tojoin the discussion group via Zoom.
Spinning Yarns
Tuesdays, October 5 and 19 at 7:00 p.m.
Join us online for an hour of knitting, crocheting, crafts and conversation. All levels welcome. Send an email to join the group.
Literary Conversation Cafe
Thursday, October28 at 7:00 p.m.
Join us for an informal discussion about literature. Come with a favorite Bob Dylan song lyric to share with the group. Register here.
Tech Talk via Phone or Zoom
Call to make an appointment
Learn how to use our online catalog, download digital materials, and more! Call the library (609-722-6992) and ask for Dean. Click here for help with Zoom.
Listen to Cranbury Podcasts
Cranbury residents Heather Keltz Scott & Gale Scott want to help you know your neighbors. Sure, you know your neighbors. But how much do you really know about them? On Know Thy Neighbors, get to know the interesting people of Cranbury, NJ. Listen here!
Library Catalog Tips and Tricks
Would you like to be able to see your 'library card history' – in other words – books you already checked out and read? It's easy to set that up.
Scroll down and click PREFERENCES. There you will see two check boxes.
Start recording what I have borrowed
Show what I borrowed previously
Check the top box to start recording what you are borrowing. Check the bottom box to see what you already borrowed on the new system. Then click UPDATE. Your history will now be available for you to view under the CHECKOUTS tab.