Cranbury Public Library Board of Trustees Meeting Thursday, July 14 at 7:00 p.m. Online Via Zoom
April Board Meeting
Cranbury Public Library Board of Trustees Meeting Thursday, April 14 at 7:00 p.m. Online Via Zoom
Library Special Board Meeting December
Cranbury Public Library Board of Trustees Special Meeting Monday, December 20 at 4:00 p.m. Online via Zoom
Staff Picks December
Fiction Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir: Riveting sci-fi about a lone astronaut who wakes up from a coma without any memory of who or where he is; and, little-by-little, begins remembering details of himself and his mission. As his memory begins to come back he has to overcome many obstacles in order to complete that mission. Just as in Weir’s first book, The Martian, he forges on using math and science skills to be successful, because failure is not an option. There’s action/adventure, deception, and a bit of a twist as well, in this horrifying sci-fi thriller. The Paper Palace by Miranda Cowley Heller: A story of summer, secrets, love and lies: in the course of a singular day on Cape Cod, one woman must make a life-changing decision that has been brewing for decades. The Personal Librarian by Marie Benedict, is about the woman who helped JP Morgan create the Morgan Library in NYC. The Rose Code by Kate Quinn, is about female code breakers at Bletchley Park during WWII. Joining the elite Bletchley Park codebreaking team during World War II, three women from very different walks of life uncover a spy’s dangerous agenda years later against the backdrop of the royal wedding of Elizabeth and Philip. The Weight of Ink by Rachel Kadish: Set in London of the 1660s and of the early twenty-first century, The Weight of Ink is the interwoven tale of two women of remarkable intellect: Ester Velasquez, an emigrant from Amsterdam who is permitted to scribe for a blind rabbi, just before the plague hits the city; and Helen Watt, an ailing historian with a love of Jewish history. Uncommon Type by Tom Hanks, a collection of short stories Non-Fiction On Animals by Susan Orlean: Examining animal-human relationships through captivating stories she has written over the course of her career, the author, in this book that is equal parts wonderful and profound, celebrates the cross-species connections that grace our collective existence. The happiest man on Earth : the beautiful life of an Auschwitz survivor by Eddie Jaku Movies 12 Mighty Orphans: The true story of the Mighty Mites, the football team of a Fort Worth orphanage who, during the Great Depression, went from playing without shoes, or even a football, to playing for the Texas state championships. Here today: When veteran comedy writer Charlie Burnz meets New York singer Emma Payge, they form […]
Mayor’s Wellness Campaign
The Mayors Wellness Campaign (MWC) is a statewide community health initiative that provides evidence-based tools and strategies for mayors and community leaders to help their residents achieve healthier lifestyles and to improve overall health and wellness in their communities. The Cranbury MWC hosts a virtual wellness session on the third Wednesday of every month. Join us for the following wellness sessions on Zoom. The Zoom link can be found on the Cranbury Public Library Events calendar and on the township website.
A Parent’s Guide on How to Pay For College
Sep 28, 7:00 p.m. Registration required. Register Online. Explore the complex world of need-based and merit-based financial aid. Get tips for optimizing college admissions and scholarships, and learn strategies for lowering your Expected Family Contribution (EFC), which will increase your financial aid eligibility. This webinar is recommended for high school families: parents and college-bound students. Zoom Registration: Click here to register on Zoom!
Special Storytime – Outside and in person!
Cranbury Public LibrarySep 22, 11:00 am Registration required. Call — or Register Online. **STORYTIME FOR 9/8/21 IS CANCELLED**Join us every Wednesday morning at 11:00 for a live, outdoor Storytime (weather permitting). There will be stories, songs, finger-plays, and fun for everyone! Please wear a mask and stay at least three feet apart to keep everyone participating safe.
Special Storytime – Outside and in person!
Cranbury Public LibrarySep 8, 11:00 am Registration required. Call — or Register Online. **STORYTIME FOR 9/8/21 IS CANCELLED**Join us every Wednesday morning at 11:00 for a live, outdoor Storytime (weather permitting). There will be stories, songs, finger-plays, and fun for everyone! Please wear a mask and stay at least three feet apart to keep everyone participating safe.
Cranbury Day
Cranbury Public LibrarySep 11, 9:00am – 4:00pm September is here and that means Cranbury Day! This year the library will have a table right in front of our temporary pocket library. Stop by to see the plans of our new library being built at 30 Park Place West. Tell us what you want to do in the new library when it opens next year!
Girls Who STEAM Virtual Slime Workshop
Sep 13, 4:30pm-5:30pm Registration required. Register Online. Join us on on September 13 from 4:30-5:30 pm for an online slime workshop! Participants can pick up their kits at the Cranbury Public Library prior to the event. The online workshop will go through the process of making galaxy slime, magnetic slime, and glow in the dark slime, where the materials will be included in given kit. This workshop is designed for participants who identify as female ages 9-13. Please make sure to register on EngagedPatrons! You can register on the Girls Who STEAM website as well. The Zoom link will be provided a few days before the workshop!
Great Decisions Discussion Group
Sep 14, 6:30 p.m. Registration required. Register Online. Great Decisions is America’s largest discussion program on world affairs. A video on the topic will be streamed via zoom beginning at 6:30. The discussion will follow at about 7:00 The 2021 topics are listed below. Please register for each each session you plan to attend. July 13 – The two KoreasAugust – 10 The World Health Organization’s response to Covid-19September 14 – The end of globalization?
Special Storytime – Outside and in person!
Cranbury Public LibrarySep 15, 11:00 am Registration required. Call — or Register Online. **STORYTIME FOR 9/8/21 IS CANCELLED**Join us every Wednesday morning at 11:00 for a live, outdoor Storytime (weather permitting). There will be stories, songs, finger-plays, and fun for everyone! Please wear a mask and stay at least three feet apart to keep everyone participating safe.
Mayor’s Wellness Campaign
Sep 15, 7:00 PM Registration required. Register Online. On September 15th at 7pm, explore a new exercise with us in the fahsion of a Zumba dance session with Erin Santise. Erin is certified in Zumba, Zumba Gold, Zumba Strong, Zumba Kids & Kids Jr. as well as Zumbini (an adult and child class great for developing crucial skills and fostering familial bonding.) Zumba is a dance cardio class that utilizes Latin and World rhythms to keep you moving toward a healthier you. Zumba Gold is a lower-intensity class for adults recovery from injury, new to fitness, or with limited mobility. Zumba Gold is a great alternative for Active, aging adults who want to continue making progress toward their health goals Erin’s favorite dance partners and inspiration are her 2 kids and her college sweetheart turned husband. She teaches Zumba for all ages and prides herself on caring for the whole person and whole family. Erin became an instructor as a means to fight her own postpartum depression and bond with her kids. Now she cares for them full time while running her virtual wellness business. To join: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89214605544?pwd=bGVzV281Z1BscDBRb1dZM1dUWDVaQT09
Online Meditation Live!
Sep 16, 6:00 – 6:45 PM Registration required. Register Online. This mediation class is a live program, presented by the speaker and meditation leader, Anjali Joshi. She has provided a description of the program in her words: “This meditation session is for everyone – beginner or pro. The purpose of these meditations is to foster our sense of connection within and to others. We will practice some tools to regain our balance of mind and bodies. Research shows that practicing meditation as a skill can help to manage anxiety, stress, and worry. We will practice some skills in compassion and mindfulness meditation to help us cultivate our capacities of friendliness, strength, wisdom, calm, kindness and balance.” Anjali’s Pre-recorded meditation classes are available here on her youtube channel.
Senior Tech Talk
Sep 21, 1:30pm Registration required. Register Online. Join us for a workshop on general technology needs and be prepared to ask questions on how to work your technology! Come and learn a new skill or explore a sense of technology that you have never used before. You may call the library and ask for Dean, if you have any trouble!
Spinning Yarns
Sep 21, 7:00 PM Join us online for an hour of knitting, crocheting, crafts and conversation. All levels welcome. Email Heidi at bloomleeds@cranburypubliclibrary.org to request to join the group.
