CRANBURY: Calendar

Fri., March 30
   Friday fish frys: 5 p.m., Jamesburg Elks Lodge, 74 W. Railroad Ave.; varieties of seafood and fish, served broiled or fried, salad bar and dessert; takeout orders available by calling 732-521-2180.
Sat., March 31
   Mini-golf: 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monroe Township Public Library, 4 Municipal Plaza; sponsored by the Monroe Library Foundation; play miniature golf among the stacks; proceeds benefit the Monroe Library Foundation.
   Create! hands-on art: 10 a.m., Monroe Township Public Library, 4 Municipal Plaza; visual arts mini-camp for children ages 9-12; sponsored by the Monroe Township Cultural Arts Commission in collaboration with the Monroe Township Library; $35 registration fee and in-person registration required at youth services.
   Easter egg hunt and bonnet and top hat contest: Noon; Daniel Ryan Football Field, 41 N. State Home Road, Monroe; for township residents only; in case of rain, the event will be at Monroe Hockey Rink, 120 Monmouth Road; children should bring their own basket or bag to collect egg hunt goodies; there will be prizes for each division of the hunt and bonnet and top hat contest.
Sun., April 1
   Scout exhibit: 1-4 p.m., Cranbury Museum, 4 Park Place East, Cranbury; “Scouting Through the Years” features memorabilia from current and past Girl Scouts and Boy Scouts.
Mon., April 2
   Toddlin’ tots: 10:30 a.m., Monroe Township Public Library, 4 Municipal Plaza; storytime for babies 12-18 months and their caregivers; filled with music, stories and a chance to meet others with young children; registration required; call 732-521-5000, visit youth services or www.monroetwplibrary.org to register.
   Stay and Play: 10:30 a.m., Cranbury Public Library, 23 N. Main St.; new toys, new space for storytime; toddlers encouraged, older and younger siblings welcome; first 15 minutes devoted to songs, fingerplays and stories; afterward, stay, play, do a craft and get to know other parents, caregivers and children.
   Becky’s Cozy Corner: 7 p.m., Monroe Township Municipal Library, 4 Municipal Plaza; children ages 7 and older invited to see simple craft demonstration; registration not required.
Tues., April 3
   Music with Pat McKinley: 11:45 a.m., Monroe Township Public Library, 4 Municipal Plaza; musical program for infants, toddlers and preschoolers; registration not required.
   Evening tales: 7 p.m., Monroe Township Public Library, 4 Municipal Plaza; storytime for children ages 3-5; registration not required.
Thurs., April 5
   Paws to Read: 4:30-5:30 p.m., Monroe Township Municipal Library, 4 Municipal Plaza; practice reading aloud to certified therapy dogs; each 15- to 20-minute session given on a first-come, first-served basis; children must be reading independently, allergy free and comfortable with animals; registration not required.
   Chess Club: 7 p.m., Monroe Township Municipal Library, 4 Municipal Plaza; children ages 8 and older invited to learn how to play chess and meet other kids who like to play; session for beginners; registration required; call, visit youth services or go online to register.
Fri., April 6
   Friday fish frys: 5 p.m., Jamesburg Elks Lodge, 74 W. Railroad Ave.; varieties of seafood and fish, served broiled or fried, salad bar and dessert; takeout orders available by calling 732-521-2180.
Mon., April 9
   Stay and Play: 10:30 a.m., Cranbury Public Library, 23 N. Main St.; new toys, new space for storytime; toddlers encouraged; older and younger siblings welcome; first 15 minutes devoted to songs, fingerplays and stories; afterward, stay, play, do a craft and get to know other parents, caregivers and children.
   Craft in a Bag: Library hours, Monroe Township Municipal Library, 4 Municipal Plaza; visit library and receive a bag with all the items needed to complete a craft at home; bags available while supplies last.
   Fun Flix! “Hugo:” 2 p.m., Monroe Township Municipal Library, 4 Municipal Plaza; movie fun for the family; movie rated PG; free tickets available at youth services desk.
Tues., April 10
   Music with Pat McKinley: 11:45 a.m., Monroe Township Public Library, 4 Municipal Plaza; musical program for infants, toddlers and preschoolers; registration not required.
   Evening tales: 7 p.m., Monroe Township Public Library, 4 Municipal Plaza; storytime for children ages 3-5; registration not required.
   ’Tween craft: 3 p.m., Monroe Township Public Library, 4 Municipal Plaza; children ages 9-12 invited to make a craft; registration required; call, visit youth services or go online to register.
Wed., April 11
   Arts and crafts: 10 and 11:30 a.m., Monroe Township Public Library, 4 Municipal Plaza; all ages invited to make a fun craft; free tickets available at the children’s desk 30 minutes prior to program start; registration not required.
   Survive the Titanic: 2 p.m., Monroe Township Public Library, 4 Municipal Plaza; children ages 8 and up invited to learn about the 100th anniversary of the Titanic disaster and go on an adventure to see who could have survived; registration required; call, visit youth services or go online to register.
Thurs., April 12
   Board of trustees meeting: 7:30 p.m., Thomas Gambino Room, Cranbury Public Library, 23 N. Main St.
   Book bingo: 12 p.m., Monroe Township Public Library, 4 Municipal Plaza; children ages 5-8 play bingo for prizes; registration required; call, visit youth services or go online to register.
   Art Smart I: 7 p.m., Monroe Township Public Library, 4 Municipal Plaza; program for ages 5-7 highlighting a different artist and style of art each session; registration required; call, visit youth services or go online to register.
Fri., April 13
   ”Bored” games: 12 p.m., Monroe Township Public Library, 4 Municipal Plaza; children ages 8-12 invited to join others to play an assortment of board games together; bring games from home if you wish; registration required; call, visit youth services or go online to register.
Sat., April 14
   Women’s tea social: 3 to 5:30 p.m., St. David’s Fellowship Hall, 90 S. Main St., Cranbury; traditional afternoon tea includes refreshments of teas, scones, pastries and tea sandwiches; deadline for reservations is March 17; $25 per person, payable to St. David’s Episcopal Church; for information, call 609-448-7384 or 609-655-4731 or email [email protected].
Sun., April 15
   Scout exhibit: 1-4 p.m., Cranbury Museum, 4 Park Place East, Cranbury; “Scouting Through the Years” features memorabilia from current and past Girl Scouts and Boy Scouts.
Mon., April 16
   Stay and Play: 10:30 a.m., Cranbury Public Library, 23 N. Main St.; new toys, new space for storytime; toddlers encouraged, older and younger siblings welcome; first 15 minutes devoted to songs, fingerplays and stories; afterward, stay, play, do a craft and get to know other parents, caregivers and children.
   Arts and crafts: 10 and 11:30 a.m., Monroe Township Public Library, 4 Municipal Plaza; all ages invited to make a craft; bring a white T-shirt; free tickets available at children’s desk 30 minutes prior to program start; registration not required.
   Book Trek: 4:30 p.m., Monroe Township Public Library, 4 Municipal Plaza; children ages 5-8 invited to travel to a distant land through stories, crafts and fun; registration required; call, visit youth services or go online to register.
   Acting Out: 7 p.m., Monroe Township Public Library, 4 Municipal Plaza; are you Broadway-bound? children ages 8 and older invited to join group for acting, games and reader’s theater; registration required; call, visit youth services or go online to register.
Tues., April 17
   Music with Pat McKinley: 11:45 a.m., Monroe Township Public Library, 4 Municipal Plaza; musical program for infants, toddlers and preschoolers; registration not required.
   Evening tales: 7 p.m., Monroe Township Public Library, 4 Municipal Plaza; storytime for children ages 3-5; registration not required.
   Little Scientists: The Sensational Senses: 1:30 p.m., Monroe Township Public Library, 4 Municipal Plaza; program for children ages 3-5 and caregivers; children to be introduced to science through hands-on activities and stories; registration required; call, visit youth services or go online to register.
Wed., April 18
   Coalition for Peace: 10 a.m., Monroe Township Municipal Building, 1 Municipal Plaza; Edward Anthony of Occupy Trenton will lead a discussion about “The Occupiers – What do they want?” for information call Ellen Norman at 609-655-9113.
   ”Titanic Crossing” book discussion: 7 p.m., Monroe Township Public Library, 4 Municipal Plaza; book discussion for children in third grade and up; this month’s selection is “Titanic Crossing” by Barbara Williams; light refreshments served; copies of this month’s selection available at circulation desk; registration required; call, visit youth services or go online to register.
Thurs., April 19
   Friends of the Library annual meeting: 7 p.m., Cranbury Public Library, 23 N. Main St.
   Historic Cranbury walking tour: 11 a.m., leaves from Cranbury Museum, 4 Park Place East; reservations can be made at [email protected].
   Paws to Read: 4:30-5:30 p.m., Monroe Township Municipal Library, 4 Municipal Plaza; practice reading aloud to certified therapy dogs; each 15- to 20-minute session given on a first-come, first-served basis; children must be reading independently, allergy free and comfortable with animals; registration not required.
   Chess Club: 7 p.m., Monroe Township Municipal Library, 4 Municipal Plaza; children ages 8 and older invited to learn how to play chess and meet other kids who like to play; session for intermediate and advanced players; registration required; call, visit youth services or go online to register.
   Preschool storytime: 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m., Monroe Township Public Library, 4 Municipal Plaza; stories, music and fun for children ages 3-; registration required; call, visit youth services or go online to register.
   Scribble art: 11 a.m., Monroe Township Public Library, 4 Municipal Plaza; scribble art first introduction to crayons, paint and glue along with a story and a rhyme or two for children ages 12-36 months; parents and children should plan to wear comfortable clothing that can get messy; registration required; call, visit youth services or go online to register.
   Art Smart II: 7 p.m., Monroe Township Public Library, 4 Municipal Plaza; program for ages 8-12 highlighting a different artist and style of art each session; registration required; call, visit youth services or go online to register.
Sat., April 21
   Author visit: Patricia Brady-Danzig: 11 a.m., Monroe Township Public Library, 4 Municipal Plaza; children ages 3 and older can meet Ms. Brady-Danzig and hear her story, “Fabrizio’s Fable,” a story told in both English and Italian about a brave little mouse that uses his wits to escape a hungry cat named Luigi; registration not required.
Sun., April 22
   Scout exhibit: 1-4 p.m., Cranbury Museum, 4 Park Place East; “Scouting Through the Years” features memorabilia from current and past Girl Scouts and Boy Scouts.
Mon., April 23
   Stay and Play: 10:30 a.m., Cranbury Public Library, 23 N. Main St.; new toys, new space for storytime; toddlers encouraged, older and younger siblings welcome; first 15 minutes devoted to songs, fingerplays and stories; afterward, stay, play, do a craft and get to know other parents, caregivers and children.
   Storybirds: 7 p.m., Monroe Township Public Library, 4 Municipal Plaza; storybirds are short, art-inspired stories you create online to share, read and print; children in second grade and up will make their own storybirds; registration required; call, visit youth services or go online to register.
   Kids for Kids meeting: 7 p.m., Monroe Township Public Library, 4 Municipal Plaza.
Tues., April 24
   American music lecture: 7 p.m., Monroe Township High School, 200 Schoolhouse Road; professional clarinetist-bandleader David Aaron will teach a course on George Gershwin and Bernstein; fee is $8; for information, visit www.monroetownshipculturalarts.com.
   Music with Pat McKinley: 11:45 a.m., Monroe Township Public Library, 4 Municipal Plaza; musical program for infants, toddlers and preschoolers; registration not required.
   Evening tales: 7 p.m., Monroe Township Public Library, 4 Municipal Plaza; storytime for children ages 3-5; registration not required.
   Craft in a Bag: Library hours, Monroe Township Public Library, 4 Municipal Plaza; visit library and receive a bag with items needed to complete a fun craft at home; bags available while supplies last.
Thurs., April 26
   Paws to Read: 4:30-5:30 p.m., Monroe Township Municipal Library, 4 Municipal Plaza; practice reading aloud to certified therapy dogs; each 15- to 20-minute session given on a first-come, first-served basis; children must be reading independently, allergy free and comfortable with animals; registration not required.
   Preschool storytime: 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m., Monroe Township Public Library, 4 Municipal Plaza; stories, music and fun for children ages 3-; registration required; call, visit youth services or go online to register.
   Scrapbooking with Alicia Somers: 7 p.m., Monroe Township Public Library, 4 Municipal Plaza; for children ages 12 and older; bring photos to use on pages created; registration required; call, visit youth services or go online to register.
Fri, April 27
   Arbor Day celebration: 11:30 a.m., Monroe Township Public Library, 4 Municipal Plaza; all ages can check out the library’s Arbor Day display, join storytime and do a craft; registration required; call, visit youth services or go online to register.
Sat., April 28
   Digital memory media: 12:30-3 p.m., Cranbury Public Library, 23 N. Main St.; bring memories into the digital age; Innovative Document Imaging will discuss its service options for transforming videos, photos and slides into DVDs.
Sun., April 29
   Sociable Singles: 1 to 4 p.m., Monroe Township Jewish Center, 11 Cornell Ave.; socializing, discussions and refreshments; all ages 50 and up are welcome; admission is $5; for information, call 609-655-5137.
   Historic Cranbury walking tour: 2 p.m., leaves from Cranbury Museum, 4 Park Place East; reservations can be made at [email protected].
Mon., April 30
   Stay and Play: 10:30 a.m., Cranbury Public Library, 23 N. Main St.; new toys, new space for storytime; toddlers encouraged, older and younger siblings welcome; first 15 minutes devoted to songs, fingerplays and stories; afterward, stay, play, do a craft and get to know other parents, caregivers and children.
   LEGO Corner: 4:30 p.m., Monroe Township Public Library, 4 Municipal Plaza; children ages 5 and older invited to create an original masterpiece with Legos; materials provided; registration not required.
   Book Nuts: 7 p.m., Monroe Township Public Library, 4 Municipal Plaza; book discussion and activities for children in second grade; this month’s selection is “Time Warp Trio: Me Oh Maya” by John Scieszka; light refreshments served; copies of this month’s selection available at circulation desk; registration required; call, visit youth services or go online to register.
Wed., May 2
   Understanding Islam lecture: 11 a.m., Monroe Township Public Library, 4 Municipal Plaza; presented by Dr. Christopher Taylor, professor of religion and director of Middle East studies program, Drew University; introduction to major tenets of Islamic faith, ritual practices, spirituality and diversity; funded by Horizons Speakers Bureau of the New Jersey Council for the Humanities, a state partner of the National Endowment for the Humanities; free tickets available at welcome desk.
Thurs., May 3
   American music lecture: 7 p.m., Monroe Township High School, 200 Schoolhouse Road; professional clarinetist-bandleader David Aaron will teach a course on Ella Fitzgerald and Mel Torme; for information, visit www.monroetownshipculturalarts.com.
   Scrapbooking with Alicia Somers: 7 p.m., Monroe Township Public Library, 4 Municipal Plaza; for children ages 12 and older; bring photos to use on pages created; registration required; call, visit youth services or go online to register.
Sat., May 5
   Open house at the Parsonage Barn: 1-3 p.m., Cranbury Barn Park, Cranbury Neck Road; reconstructed barn with circa 1741 timbers; inquiries and reservations for spring, summer and fall events at [email protected].
   Spring Fair: Noon to 6 p.m., The Presbyterian Church of Jamesburg, 175 Gatzmer Ave.; rain date May 6; food, games, horseback rides, crafts; craft vendors needed; for information and registration call 732-521-1711.