Upcoming events
Fri., May 3
Sit-n-Stitch: 2 p.m., Monroe Township Public Library, 4 Municipal Plaza; needle workers of all types and skill levels are invited to join this informal gathering to stitch, assist others and share tips, projects and patterns; bring own supplies; light refreshments served; registration not required.
Mother Goose Time: 9:30 or 11:30 a.m., Monroe Township Municipal Library, 4 Municipal Plaza; rhymes and music for children ages 18 to 36 months and caregiver; registration not required.
May 5-26
”Cranbury Memories” art show: Gourgaud Galley, Cranbury Town Hall, 23A N. Main St.; a Don Jo Swanagan retrospective; opening reception is Sunday, May 5, from 1 to 3 p.m.; show is Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. (closed Memorial Day) and Sundays from 1 to 3 p.m.
Sun., May 5
Costume jewelry sale fundraiser: 1-4:30 p.m., Monroe Township Public Library, 4 Municipal Plaza; ; shop for Mother’s Day gifts at prices ranging from $2 and up; proceeds benefit Monroe Township Library Foundation.
Local Author Sunday: 2-3 p.m., Monroe Township Public Library, 4 Municipal Plaza; get ready for beach exploration in this meet-and-greet with local children’s author Carol Guchek; her latest book, “Beachwalk,” will be available for autographing and purchase; registration not required.
Mon., May 6
Drop-in Lego Corner: 4:30 p.m., Monroe Township Municipal Library, 4 Municipal Plaza; stop by the library and participate in open play with Legos; recommended for ages 5 and older; registration not required.
Becky’s Cozy Corner: 7 p.m., Monroe Township Municipal Library, 4 Municipal Plaza; for ages 5 and up; sit and chat with Becky while she demonstrates a simple craft to make; registration not required.
Tues., May 7
Music with Pat McKinley: 11:45 a.m., Monroe Township Municipal Library, 4 Municipal Plaza; musical program for infants, toddlers and preschoolers; sing and dance; registration not required.
Starlight Express: 7 p.m., Monroe Township Municipal Library, 4 Municipal Plaza; for ages 3 to 5; alternative to daytime storytime; registration not required.
Wed., May 8
Wee Folk: 9:30 a.m., Monroe Township Municipal Library, 4 Municipal Plaza; for ages 18 to 24 months and caregiver; stories and music; registration required; call, visit youth services or go online to register.
Terrific Twos: 10:30 a.m., Monroe Township Municipal Library, 4 Municipal Plaza; for ages 24 to 36 months and caregiver; stories and music; registration required; call, visit youth services or go online to register.
Craft in a Bag: library hours, Monroe Township Municipal Library, 4 Municipal Plaza; for all ages; stop by youth services desk to pick up bag with supplies for a craft; while supplies last; registration not required.
Thurs., May 9
Spring International Film Festival: 2 and 6:30 p.m., Monroe Township Public Library, 4 Municipal Plaza; sponsored by Friends of the library; Swedish comedic drama, “As It Is in Heaven” (2004) will be screened; successful international conductor takes a Sabbatical; retreats from his stressful position with a return to his hometown; asked to critique the church’s choir, his advice turns into full involvement transforming both the choir and daily lives of the entire town; movies shown with English subtitles; tickets are $1 and available at circulation.
Foundation meeting: 7:30 p.m., Monroe Township Public Library, 4 Municipal Plaza.
Arts and crafts: 10 or 11:30 a.m., Monroe Township Municipal Library, 4 Municipal Plaza; for all ages; children invited to make a craft; space limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis; take a number at the youth services desk; numbers available 30 minutes prior to program start; registration not required.
Preschool storytime: 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m., Monroe Township Municipal Library, 4 Municipal Plaza; stories and music for children ages 4 and 5; registration required.
Fri., May 10
Mother Goose Time: 9:30 or 11:30 a.m., Monroe Township Municipal Library, 4 Municipal Plaza; rhymes and music for children ages 18 to 36 months and caregiver; registration not required.
Mon., May 13
Coupon Club: 1:30 p.m., Monroe Township Public Library, 4 Municipal Plaza; clip coupons and swap; spend time with fellow couponers trading unwanted coupons in exchange for those needed; discuss deals, share tips and shopping experiences; bring a pair of scissors and a stash of any nonexpired coupons; program free; registration not required.
Drop-in Lego Corner: 4:30 p.m., Monroe Township Municipal Library, 4 Municipal Plaza; stop by the library and participate in open play with Legos; recommended for ages 5 and older; registration not required.
Scribble art: 11 a.m., Monroe Township Municipal Library, 4 Municipal Plaza; for ages 12 to 36 months and caregiver; introduction to crayons, paint and glue as well as a story and rhymes; parents and children should wear comfortable clothing that can get messy; registration required; call, visit youth services or go online to register.
Book Bingo: 7 p.m., Monroe Township Municipal Library, 4 Municipal Plaza; for ages 5 to 8; play a couple of rounds of bingo and win some books; registration required; call, visit youth services or go online to register.
Tues., May 14
POV summer documentary film and discussion series: “Special Flight,” 1 p.m., Monroe Township Public Library, 4 Municipal Plaza; watch and discuss latest in independent film before broadcast premier on national television; dramatic account of the plight of undocumented foreigners at a detention center in Geneva, Switzerland, and exposé of the contradictions between the country’s compassionate social policies and the intractability of its immigration laws; directed by Fernand Melgar; national broadcast premier on PBS is July 1; event is collaboration with award-winning documentary series POV (www.pbs.org/pov); registration not required.
Music with Pat McKinley: 11:45 a.m., Monroe Township Municipal Library, 4 Municipal Plaza; musical program for infants, toddlers and preschoolers; sing and dance; registration not required.
Starlight Express: 7 p.m., Monroe Township Municipal Library, 4 Municipal Plaza; for ages 3 to 5; alternative to daytime storytime; registration not required.
Wed., May 15
Wee Folk: 9:30 a.m., Monroe Township Municipal Library, 4 Municipal Plaza; for ages 18 to 24 months and caregiver; stories and music; registration required; call, visit youth services or go online to register.
Terrific Twos: 10:30 a.m., Monroe Township Municipal Library, 4 Municipal Plaza; for ages 24 to 36 months and caregiver; stories and music; registration required; call, visit youth services or go online to register.
Thurs., May 16
Chess Club: 7 p.m., Monroe Township Municipal Library, 4 Municipal Plaza; for ages 8 and up; children invited to learn how to play chess and meet other kids who like to play; for intermediate or 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 Municipal Library, 4 Municipal Plaza; stories and music for children ages 4 and 5; registration required.
Fri., May 17
Sit-n-Stitch: 2 p.m., Monroe Township Public Library, 4 Municipal Plaza; needle workers of all types and skill levels are invited to join this informal gathering to stitch, assist others and share tips, projects and patterns; bring own supplies; light refreshments served; registration not required.
Mother Goose Time: 9:30 or 11:30 a.m., Monroe Township Municipal Library, 4 Municipal Plaza; rhymes and music for children ages 18 to 36 months and caregiver; registration not required.
Sat., May 18
Great Decisions discussion forum: 10:30 a.m., Monroe Township Public Library, 4 Municipal Plaza; NATO discussed; how has NATO’s agenda evolved since its inception during the Cold War? With its military commitment in Afghanistan winding down and a recent successful campaign in Libya, what are the Alliance’s present-day security challenges? sign up and reserve background information at welcome desk.
Cranbury Drug Free Fair: 1 to 4 p.m., Cranbury School; fair dedicated to a day of fun and food with a drug- and alcohol-free, healthy lifestyle; children have opportunity to win a Cranbury Drug Free Fair T-shirt; there will be an expanded food court; vendors include City Streets, Cranbury Pizza, Bagel Barn, Kona Water Ice and Gil and Bert’s Ice Cream; prizes and entertainment; sponsored by Cranbury Township and the Cranbury Municipal Alliance; music all day with an emcee, live music from Cranbury School bands, Bollywood/Indian dancing performance, wrestling and martial arts demonstrations; chess tournament, PTO slide, wrecking ball, balloon artist and teen tent, among other activities.
Mon., May 20
Board meeting: 6:30 p.m., Monroe Township Public Library, 4 Municipal Plaza.
Drop-in Lego Corner: 4:30 p.m., Monroe Township Municipal Library, 4 Municipal Plaza; stop by the library and participate in open play with Legos; recommended for ages 5 and older; registration not required.
Craft in a Bag: library hours, Monroe Township Municipal Library, 4 Municipal Plaza; for all ages; stop by youth services desk to pick up bag with supplies for a craft; while supplies last; registration not required.
Arts and crafts: 10 or 11:30 a.m., Monroe Township Municipal Library, 4 Municipal Plaza; for all ages; children invited to make a craft; space limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis; take a number at the youth services desk; numbers available 30 minutes prior to program start; registration not required.
Night Owls: 7 p.m., Monroe Township Municipal Library, 4 Municipal Plaza; for ages 6 to 8; learn about owls; registration required; call, visit youth services or go online to register.
Immigration discussion: 1 p.m., Monroe Township Municipal Building; sponsored by League of Women Voters of Monroe Township; free and open to the public; held in courtroom/council chambers; for information, call 609-655-4791.
Tues., May 21
International Book Club: 10:30 a.m., Monroe Township Public Library, 4 Municipal Plaza; discussion about “Red Sorghum” by Mo Yan; sign up and reserve a copy at welcome desk.
Music with Pat McKinley: 11:45 a.m., Monroe Township Municipal Library, 4 Municipal Plaza; musical program for infants, toddlers and preschoolers; sing and dance; registration not required.
Starlight Express: 7 p.m., Monroe Township Municipal Library, 4 Municipal Plaza; for ages 3 to 5; alternative to daytime storytime; registration not required.
Wed., May 22
Joint health lecture: 11 a.m., Monroe Township Public Library, 4 Municipal Plaza; one out of three adults suffers from some form of chronic joint pain; Dr. Brian Vannozzi , orthopedic surgeon and member of the medical staff of Princeton HealthCare System, will explain why joints are susceptible to injury and arthritis and discuss surgical and nonsurgical options; program co-sponsored by Princeton HealthCare System Community Education and Outreach; register at welcome desk.
Wee Folk: 9:30 a.m., Monroe Township Municipal Library, 4 Municipal Plaza; for ages 18 to 24 months and caregiver; stories and music; registration required; call, visit youth services or go online to register.
Terrific Twos: 10:30 a.m., Monroe Township Municipal Library, 4 Municipal Plaza; for ages 24 to 36 months and caregiver; stories and music; registration required; call, visit youth services or go online to register.
Pinkalicious party: 7 p.m., Monroe Township Municipal Library, 4 Municipal Plaza; for ages 6 to 8; celebrate all things pinkalicious; registration required; call, visit youth services or go online to register.
Thurs., May 23
Simple snack craft: 10:30 a.m., Monroe Township Municipal Library, 4 Municipal Plaza; for ages 3 to 5; make a craft that also is a snack; space limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis; take a number at the youth services desk; numbers available 30 minutes prior to program start; registration not required.
Tues., May 28
Music with Pat McKinley: 11:45 a.m., Monroe Township Municipal Library, 4 Municipal Plaza; musical program for infants, toddlers and preschoolers; sing and dance; registration not required.
Starlight Express: 7 p.m., Monroe Township Municipal Library, 4 Municipal Plaza; for ages 3 to 5; alternative to daytime storytime; registration not required.
Storytime at Splash Park: 10:30 a.m., Monroe Township Municipal Library, 4 Municipal Plaza; for all ages; live half-hour storytime; Splash Park (Veterans Park) is near intersection of Avenue K and Dynasty Drive; registration not required.
Wed., May 29
Wee Folk: 9:30 a.m., Monroe Township Municipal Library, 4 Municipal Plaza; for ages 18 to 24 months and caregiver; stories and music; registration required; call, visit youth services or go online to register.
Terrific Twos: 10:30 a.m., Monroe Township Municipal Library, 4 Municipal Plaza; for ages 24 to 36 months and caregiver; stories and music; registration required; call, visit youth services or go online to register.
’Tween craft: 7 p.m., Monroe Township Municipal Library, 4 Municipal Plaza; for ages 9 to 12; come to library to do craft; registration required; call, visit youth services, or go online to register.
Sat., June 1
Artist reception: 1-3 p.m., Monroe Township Public Library, 4 Municipal Plaza; meet photographer Sue Green and have light refreshments; registration not required.
Mon, June 3
Drop-in Lego Corner: 4:30 p.m., Monroe Township Municipal Library, 4 Municipal Plaza; recommended for ages 5 and older; registration not required.
Becky’s Cozy Corner: 7 p.m., Monroe Township Municipal Library, 4 Municipal Plaza; for ages 5 and up; sit and chat with Becky while she demonstrates a simple craft to make; registration not required.
St. David’s golf outing: 10:30 a.m., Peddie Golf Club, South Main Street, Hightstown; check-in at 10:30 a.m., lunch at 11, scramble tournament at 12:30 p.m. and awards and dinner at 5; $125 per person includes greens fee, cart, lunch and dinner, refreshments on the course and prizes and awards; guests may join golfers for dinner for $40; local sponsorships available from $300 to $1,000; sponsors and participants asked to register by May 17; fees should accompany registration; checks payable to St. David’s Episcopal Church; funds support ministries and outreach of church; for information and registration forms, visit www.stdavidscranbury.com or call 609-655-4731.
Tues., June 4
Storytime at Splash Park: 10:30 a.m., Monroe Township Municipal Library, 4 Municipal Plaza; for all ages; live half-hour storytime; Splash Park (Veterans Park) is near intersection of Avenue K and Dynasty Drive; registration not required.
Music with Pat McKinley: 11:45 a.m., Monroe Township Municipal Library, 4 Municipal Plaza; musical program for infants, toddlers and preschoolers; sing and dance; registration not required.
Starlight Express: 7 p.m., Monroe Township Municipal Library, 4 Municipal Plaza; for ages 3 to 5; alternative to daytime storytime; registration not required.
Thurs., June 6
Paws to Read: 4:30 p.m., Monroe Township Municipal Library, 4 Municipal Plaza; for children who read independently; stop between 4:30 and 5:30 p.m. to practice reading aloud to certified therapy dogs; time with dog lasts 15 to 20 minutes; reservation may be made by calling library that day at 732-521-5000, ext. 116; children must be allergy free and comfortable with animals.
Fri., June 7
Arts and crafts: 10 or 11:30 a.m., Monroe Township Municipal Library, 4 Municipal Plaza; for all ages; children invited to make a craft; space limited and available on first-come, first-served basis; take number at youth services desk; numbers available 30 minutes prior to program start; registration not required.
Sit-n-Stitch: 10:30 a.m., Monroe Township Public Library, 4 Municipal Plaza; needle-workers of all types and skill levels invited to join informal gathering to stitch together, assist others and share tips, projects and patterns; bring own supplies; registration not required.
Mon, June 10
Drop-in Lego Corner: 4:30 p.m., Monroe Township Municipal Library, 4 Municipal Plaza; recommended for ages 5 and older; registration not required.
Coupon Club: 1:30 p.m., Monroe Township Public Library, 4 Municipal Plaza; clip coupons and swap; spend time with fellow couponers trading unwanted coupons; discuss deals, share tips and shopping experiences; bring and stash of nonexpired coupons; program free; registration not required.
Tues., June 11
Storytime at Splash Park: 10:30 a.m., Monroe Township Municipal Library, 4 Municipal Plaza; for all ages; live half-hour storytime; Splash Park (Veterans Park) is near intersection of Avenue K and Dynasty Drive; registration not required.
Music with Pat McKinley: 11:45 a.m., Monroe Township Municipal Library, 4 Municipal Plaza; musical program for infants, toddlers and preschoolers; sing and dance; registration not required.
Starlight Express: 7 p.m., Monroe Township Municipal Library, 4 Municipal Plaza; for ages 3 to 5; alternative to daytime storytime; registration not required.
POV summer documentary and discussion series: 1 p.m., Monroe Township Public Library, 4 Municipal Plaza; collaboration with P.O.V. (www.pbs.org/pov); registration not required; “High Tech, Low Life;” follow two of China’s first citizen-reporters as they document the underside of the country’s rapid economic development; directed by Stephen Maing; national broadcast premier on PBS is July 22.
Wed., June 12
Floral arranging workshop: 3 p.m., Monroe Township Public Library, 4 Municipal Plaza; presented by Amy Pratico, owner of Sweet William & Thyme, on how to turn everyday bouquet of flowers into something special; register at welcome desk.
Thurs., June 13
Paws to Read: 4:30 p.m., Monroe Township Municipal Library, 4 Municipal Plaza; for children who read independently; stop between 4:30 and 5:30 p.m. to practice reading aloud to certified therapy dogs; time with dog lasts 15 to 20 minutes; reservation may be made by calling library that day at 732-521-5000, ext. 116; children must be allergy free and comfortable with animals.
Fri., June 14
Totally 3’s: 10:30 a.m., Monroe Township Municipal Library, 4 Municipal Plaza; for ages 36 to 48 months; registration required.
Craft in a Bag: library hours, Monroe Township Municipal Library, 4 Municipal Plaza; for all ages; stop by youth services desk to pick up bag with supplies for craft; while supplies last; registration not required.
Hungry Hearts: Jewish-American history in fiction and memoir lecture; 10 a.m., Monroe Township Public Library, 4 Municipal Plaza; presented by Rosalind Reisner, librarian and author; topics include Civil War diaries, accounts from a pioneer woman, novels and memoirs by immigrants on the Lower East Side and contemporary accounts of how people make room for Judaism in secular lives; free tickets available at welcome desk.
Mon, June 17
Drop-in Lego Corner: 4:30 p.m., Monroe Township Municipal Library, 4 Municipal Plaza; recommended for ages 5 and older; registration not required.
Create It with Theresa: 1:30 p.m., Monroe Township Public Library, 4 Municipal Plaza; relax and chat with friends while learning a new crafts skill; register at reference desk.
Board meeting: 6:30 p.m., Monroe Township Public Library, 4 Municipal Plaza.
Tues., June 18
Storytime at Splash Park: 10:30 a.m., Monroe Township Municipal Library, 4 Municipal Plaza; for all ages; live half-hour storytime; Splash Park (Veterans Park) is near intersection of Avenue K and Dynasty Drive; registration not required.
Music with Pat McKinley: 11:45 a.m., Monroe Township Municipal Library, 4 Municipal Plaza; musical program for infants, toddlers and preschoolers; sing and dance; registration not required.
Starlight Express: 7 p.m., Monroe Township Municipal Library, 4 Municipal Plaza; for ages 3 to 5; alternative to daytime storytime; registration not required.
Indians of Central New Jersey: 1 p.m., Monroe Township Public Library, 4 Municipal plaza; lecture presented by Jim Wade, field archaeologist and archivist; how Native Americans, who once lived in Central New Jersey, thrived here for thousands of years; free tickets at welcome desk.
Coffee and a Book group: 11 a.m., Monroe Township Public Library, 4 Municipal Plaza; “A Visit from the Goon Squad” by Jennifer Egan will be discussed; sign up and reserve copy at welcome desk.
Wed., June 19
Arts and crafts: 10 or 11:30 a.m., Monroe Township Municipal Library, 4 Municipal Plaza; for all ages; children invited to make a craft; space limited and available on first-come, first-served basis; take number at youth services desk; numbers available 30 minutes prior to program start; registration not required.
Read to the librarian: 7 p.m., Monroe Township Municipal Library, 4 Municipal Plaza; for children ages 5 to 10 and reading independently; a way for children to practice reading skills; call library at 732-521-5000, ext. 116, to schedule 15-minute session with children’s librarian.
Thurs., June 20
Paws to Read: 4:30 p.m., Monroe Township Municipal Library, 4 Municipal Plaza; for children who read independently; stop between 4:30 and 5:30 p.m. to practice reading aloud to certified therapy dogs; time with dog lasts 15 to 20 minutes; reservation may be made by calling library that day at 732-521-5000, ext. 116; children must be allergy free and comfortable with animals.
Lego painting: 10:30 a.m., Monroe Township Municipal Library, 4 Municipal Plaza; for ages 3 to 5; space limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis; take a number at the youth services desk; numbers available 30 minutes prior to program start; registration not required.
Fri., June 21
Totally 3’s: 10:30 a.m., Monroe Township Municipal Library, 4 Municipal Plaza; for ages 36 to 48 months; registration required.
Sit-n-Stitch: 10:30 a.m., Monroe Township Public Library, 4 Municipal Plaza; needle-workers of all types and skill levels invited to join informal gathering to stitch together, assist others and share tips, projects and patterns; bring own supplies.