Local library events
Storytimes and kids' library events near New Brunswick Free Public Library from the public library calendar.
60 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick, New Jersey 08901-2520, United States
Upcoming events
3:00 PM to 5:00 PM
<p>Kids in grades 3-12 are welcome to bring in their own photos and use them with our art supplies to begin their scrapbooking journey. Register: <a href="tinyurl.com/NBFPLSP2026">tinyurl.com/NBFPLSP2026</a></p>
6:00 PM to 7:30 PM
<span><span><span><span>Register: <a href="https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYocu6vrzIsGdNtskwyQ_vA4ASZGem6AnLD" target="_blank"><br>https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/ZYocu6vrzIsGdNtskwyQ_vA4ASZGem6AnLD</a><br> <br>Do you like to knit and/or crochet? Or do you want to learn and already have your own supplies? Join the club -- via Zoom! Everyone is welcome, from beginners to old pros. Work on your current project, or start a new one with tips from other attendees. Participants exchange knitting/crocheting ideas while enjoying pleasant conversation. (This is an informal group, not a strictly instructional class.)</span></span></span></span>
11:00 AM to 12:00 PM
New Brunswick Free Public Library, 60 Livingston Ave, New Brunswick, NJ 08901, USA
Register: tinyurl.com/MathSciNB An 8-session Spanish-language story time for children ages 2-5 and their caregivers. The program includes stories, hands-on activities, and handouts to continue the fun and learning at home.
3:30 PM to 4:30 PM
New Brunswick Free Public Library, 60 Livingston Ave, New Brunswick, NJ 08901, USA
Teens and tweens in grades 6-12 are invited to come play with some of the library's various games.
6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
New Brunswick Free Public Library, 60 Livingston Ave, New Brunswick, NJ 08901, USA
<a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeUU5LFr_R8I_Bi3oGWF6o8l3NMIPrUc0Vz5d8ZQFP_GP77ag/viewform?pli=1">Link to Registration form</a><br> <br>The New Brunswick Free Public Library will hold an 8-week English for Beginners class. This program is for adult English-learners who know little to no English.
3:00 PM to 4:00 PM
New Brunswick Free Public Library, 60 Livingston Ave, New Brunswick, NJ 08901, USA
Teens are invited to create in their own space of the library, the Teen Room!
4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
New Brunswick Free Public Library, 60 Livingston Ave, New Brunswick, NJ 08901, USA
Get up close with live animals! Children, teens, and adults are all welcome to meet these fascinating creatures and learn from the animal experts at Eyes of the Wild. Register at <a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfuJ8a519KJ0dhOTDeKKdLD4RH_jAQ8enrugnbk7ZOtl3kzjg/viewform">tinyurl.com/AnimalesVivos</a>.
6:30 PM to 8:00 PM
New Brunswick Free Public Library, 60 Livingston Ave, New Brunswick, NJ 08901, USA
<p>Are you interested in practicing English and meeting new people? Join our English Conversation Café! This program is an informal conversation practice group for adult language learners who can hold a simple conversation in English. Participants engage in one-on-one or small-group conversations with Conversation Facilitators discussing a variety of topics. You must be over the age of 18 to participate. Registration is required. Register at <a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSehaUIshzd_PGPF8glV9-rQNGLea9W0xNtdkoGsBWb7lcFWVA/viewform" target="_blank">tinyurl.com/Convocafesummer2026</a>. </p> <p>The English Conversation Cafés are made possible through a partnership with The Conversation Tree: Community-Based Language Partnerships, a program created by Rutgers Graduate School of Education and The Collaborative Center for Community-Based Research and Service. Please feel free to email <a href="mailto:conversationcafes@gmail.com">conversationcafes@gmail.com</a> if you have any questions.</p>
11:00 AM to 12:00 PM
New Brunswick Free Public Library, 60 Livingston Ave, New Brunswick, NJ 08901, USA
Children ages 0-4 and their caregivers are invited to listen to stories, sing songs, and have fun during this bilingual program. <span>Registration suggested at </span><a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfCyrG9sTvs2olk7LP95cvkLvMAJx8nJjGScgPKJilGd352yA/viewform" target="_blank">tinyurl.com/LeeYJuega</a><span>.</span> <br><br>Please contact Karen Stuppi at kstuppi@nbfpl.org or call 732-745-5108 x31 with any questions.
6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
New Brunswick Free Public Library, 60 Livingston Ave, New Brunswick, NJ 08901, USA
<a href="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeUU5LFr_R8I_Bi3oGWF6o8l3NMIPrUc0Vz5d8ZQFP_GP77ag/viewform?pli%3D1&sa=D&source=calendar&usd=2&usg=AOvVaw1O04o9zUM98vRlNGXwyoSF" target="_blank">Link to Registration form</a><br> <br>The New Brunswick Free Public Library will hold an 8-week English for Beginners class. This program is for adult English-learners who know little to no English.
4:00 PM to 4:45 PM
New Brunswick Free Public Library, 60 Livingston Ave, New Brunswick, NJ 08901, USA
Children in grades K-6 will learn how to be geologists by taking core samples of Play-Doh and of cupcakes! Register at <a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe9XjRTEkHKvgNsBIqGkXAZpP2eSrSPHagdnkAGqtqgxiORyA/viewform">tinyurl.com/CoreCupcake</a>.
11:00 AM to 12:00 PM
New Brunswick Free Public Library, 60 Livingston Ave, New Brunswick, NJ 08901, USA
Register: tinyurl.com/MathSciNB An 8-session Spanish-language story time for children ages 2-5 and their caregivers. The program includes stories, hands-on activities, and handouts to continue the fun and learning at home.
3:30 PM to 4:30 PM
New Brunswick Free Public Library, 60 Livingston Ave, New Brunswick, NJ 08901, USA
Love to read and talk about books? Join our Book Club in the Teen Room for fun, relaxed discussions about great reads! Each month features a new topic—ranging from popular YA fiction to graphic novels and more. Whether you read cover-to-cover or just a few chapters, everyone is welcome. Share your thoughts, hear different perspectives, and connect with fellow teen readers in a casual, friendly space.
6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
New Brunswick Free Public Library, 60 Livingston Ave, New Brunswick, NJ 08901, USA
<a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeUU5LFr_R8I_Bi3oGWF6o8l3NMIPrUc0Vz5d8ZQFP_GP77ag/viewform?pli=1">Link to Registration form</a><br> <br>The New Brunswick Free Public Library will hold an 8-week English for Beginners class. This program is for adult English-learners who know little to no English.
3:00 PM to 4:00 PM
New Brunswick Free Public Library, 60 Livingston Ave, New Brunswick, NJ 08901, USA
Teens are invited to learn about coding and other tech in the Teen Room!
4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
New Brunswick Free Public Library, 60 Livingston Ave, New Brunswick, NJ 08901, USA
K-6 children are invited to an interactive program presented by Carol Simon Levin. They will hear the story of Mary Anning and do a hands-on activity. Register at <a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeulrd0zvhKxQAL0HbKHbTJTadFdh0GnzRVvRGG-YzuzSKiCQ/viewform">tinyurl.com/DinoMaryNB</a>.
6:30 PM to 8:00 PM
New Brunswick Free Public Library, 60 Livingston Ave, New Brunswick, NJ 08901, USA
<p>Are you interested in practicing English and meeting new people? Join our English Conversation Café! This program is an informal conversation practice group for adult language learners who can hold a simple conversation in English. Participants engage in one-on-one or small-group conversations with Conversation Facilitators discussing a variety of topics. You must be over the age of 18 to participate. Registration is required. Register at <a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSehaUIshzd_PGPF8glV9-rQNGLea9W0xNtdkoGsBWb7lcFWVA/viewform" target="_blank">tinyurl.com/Convocafesummer2026</a>. </p> <p>The English Conversation Cafés are made possible through a partnership with The Conversation Tree: Community-Based Language Partnerships, a program created by Rutgers Graduate School of Education and The Collaborative Center for Community-Based Research and Service. Please feel free to email <a href="mailto:conversationcafes@gmail.com">conversationcafes@gmail.com</a> if you have any questions.</p>
11:00 AM to 12:00 PM
New Brunswick Free Public Library, 60 Livingston Ave, New Brunswick, NJ 08901, USA
Children ages 0-4 and their caregivers are invited to listen to stories, sing songs, and have fun during this bilingual program. <span>Registration suggested at </span><a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfCyrG9sTvs2olk7LP95cvkLvMAJx8nJjGScgPKJilGd352yA/viewform" target="_blank">tinyurl.com/LeeYJuega</a><span>.</span> <br><br>Please contact Karen Stuppi at kstuppi@nbfpl.org or call 732-745-5108 x31 with any questions.
6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
New Brunswick Free Public Library, 60 Livingston Ave, New Brunswick, NJ 08901, USA
<a href="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeUU5LFr_R8I_Bi3oGWF6o8l3NMIPrUc0Vz5d8ZQFP_GP77ag/viewform?pli%3D1&sa=D&source=calendar&usd=2&usg=AOvVaw1O04o9zUM98vRlNGXwyoSF" target="_blank">Link to Registration form</a><br> <br>The New Brunswick Free Public Library will hold an 8-week English for Beginners class. This program is for adult English-learners who know little to no English.
3:00 PM to 4:00 PM
K-6 children are invited to use our supplies and dinosaur stencils to make their own Tie-Dye shirts. Register here: <a href="tinyurl.com/TieDyeNB">tinyurl.com/TieDyeNB</a>.
6:00 PM to 7:30 PM
<span><span><span><span>Register: <a href="https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYocu6vrzIsGdNtskwyQ_vA4ASZGem6AnLD" target="_blank"><br>https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/ZYocu6vrzIsGdNtskwyQ_vA4ASZGem6AnLD</a><br> <br>Do you like to knit and/or crochet? Or do you want to learn and already have your own supplies? Join the club -- via Zoom! Everyone is welcome, from beginners to old pros. Work on your current project, or start a new one with tips from other attendees. Participants exchange knitting/crocheting ideas while enjoying pleasant conversation. (This is an informal group, not a strictly instructional class.)</span></span></span></span>
2:00 PM to 3:00 PM
New Brunswick Free Public Library, 60 Livingston Ave, New Brunswick, NJ 08901, USA
Helene von Rossum and Davie-Lyn Evans will bringto life Henry ‘Box’ Brown, who mailed himself in a box to escape enslavement.This will be an Indonesian shadow puppet show. The children will help foldHenry up to fit in the box, then help him get out and sing. Each child willmake their own puppet! Adults are welcomed to attend!<br><br>This program is part of the New Brunswick Free Public Library's 2026 speaker series in observance of the 250<sup>th</sup> Anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. For additional programming information, please see the library website <a href="http://www.nbfpl.org/" target="_blank"><u>www.nbfpl.org</u></a> or you can always call the library at 732-745-5175. All are welcome and there is never a cost. We will have light refreshments for most programs.<p>Programs have been generously supported by the Middlesex County Division of History and Culture, The New Brunswick Historical Society, and The Daughters of the American Revolution, Jersey Blues (DAR), and the Friends of the New Brunswick Free Public Library.</p>
11:00 AM to 12:00 PM
New Brunswick Free Public Library, 60 Livingston Ave, New Brunswick, NJ 08901, USA
Register: tinyurl.com/MathSciNB An 8-session Spanish-language story time for children ages 2-5 and their caregivers. The program includes stories, hands-on activities, and handouts to continue the fun and learning at home.
3:30 PM to 4:30 PM
New Brunswick Free Public Library, 60 Livingston Ave, New Brunswick, NJ 08901, USA
Teens and tweens in grades 6-12 are invited to come play with some of the library's various games.
3:00 PM to 4:00 PM
New Brunswick Free Public Library, 60 Livingston Ave, New Brunswick, NJ 08901, USA
Teens are invited to create in their own space of the library, the Teen Room!
6:30 PM to 8:00 PM
New Brunswick Free Public Library, 60 Livingston Ave, New Brunswick, NJ 08901, USA
<p>Are you interested in practicing English and meeting new people? Join our English Conversation Café! This program is an informal conversation practice group for adult language learners who can hold a simple conversation in English. Participants engage in one-on-one or small-group conversations with Conversation Facilitators discussing a variety of topics. You must be over the age of 18 to participate. Registration is required. Register at <a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSehaUIshzd_PGPF8glV9-rQNGLea9W0xNtdkoGsBWb7lcFWVA/viewform" target="_blank">tinyurl.com/Convocafesummer2026</a>. </p> <p>The English Conversation Cafés are made possible through a partnership with The Conversation Tree: Community-Based Language Partnerships, a program created by Rutgers Graduate School of Education and The Collaborative Center for Community-Based Research and Service. Please feel free to email <a href="mailto:conversationcafes@gmail.com">conversationcafes@gmail.com</a> if you have any questions.</p>
11:00 AM to 12:00 PM
New Brunswick Free Public Library, 60 Livingston Ave, New Brunswick, NJ 08901, USA
Children ages 0-4 and their caregivers are invited to listen to stories, sing songs, and have fun during this bilingual program. <span>Registration suggested at </span><a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfCyrG9sTvs2olk7LP95cvkLvMAJx8nJjGScgPKJilGd352yA/viewform" target="_blank">tinyurl.com/LeeYJuega</a><span>.</span> <br><br>Please contact Karen Stuppi at kstuppi@nbfpl.org or call 732-745-5108 x31 with any questions.
2:30 PM to 4:45 PM
New Brunswick Free Public Library, 60 Livingston Ave, New Brunswick, NJ 08901, USA
Participants will combine fluid watercolor techniques with bold graphic ink lines to create vibrant floral illustrations in this relaxing mixed-media art class. The instructor will provide step-by-step guidance, including foundational watercolor and sketching techniques. All supplies will be provided. Please arrive on time to participate. Registration is required at <a href="https://nbfpl.events.mylibrary.digital/event?id=361132" target="_blank">tinyurl.com/NBpainting</a> or call 732-745-5175.
11:00 AM to 12:00 PM
New Brunswick Free Public Library, 60 Livingston Ave, New Brunswick, NJ 08901, USA
Register: tinyurl.com/MathSciNB An 8-session Spanish-language story time for children ages 2-5 and their caregivers. The program includes stories, hands-on activities, and handouts to continue the fun and learning at home.
3:30 PM to 4:30 PM
New Brunswick Free Public Library, 60 Livingston Ave, New Brunswick, NJ 08901, USA
Love to read and talk about books? Join our Book Club in the Teen Room for fun, relaxed discussions about great reads! Each month features a new topic—ranging from popular YA fiction to graphic novels and more. Whether you read cover-to-cover or just a few chapters, everyone is welcome. Share your thoughts, hear different perspectives, and connect with fellow teen readers in a casual, friendly space.