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Adapt your Craft for New Jersey Makers Day

Crafting with arthritis, chronic pain, and disabilities
2025-03-22 12:00:00 2025-03-22 15:00:00 America/New_York Adapt your Craft for New Jersey Makers Day Drop in and learn more about tools and tricks you can use to continue pursuing the hobbies you love even when pain tries to stop you The Christopher J. Killmurray Building - Meeting Room A&B , Program Room 1AB

Saturday, March 22
12:00pm - 3:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-03-22 12:00:00 2025-03-22 15:00:00 America/New_York Adapt your Craft for New Jersey Makers Day Drop in and learn more about tools and tricks you can use to continue pursuing the hobbies you love even when pain tries to stop you The Christopher J. Killmurray Building - Meeting Room A&B , Program Room 1AB

The Christopher J. Killmurray Building

Meeting Room A&B , Program Room 1AB

Drop in and learn more about tools and tricks you can use to continue pursuing the hobbies you love even when pain tries to stop you

Has chronic pain stopped you from enjoying hobbies like knitting, crochet, painting, papercrafts, and guitar playing? Come and explore ways that you can work with your body to stay creative and productive with less discomfort. We'll have ergonomic supplies you can try out, adaptive tool giveaways, and expert tips from a physical therapist, courtesy of Penn Medicine Princeton's Community Wellness Initiative. This program is made possible by a grant from New Jersey Makers Day

AGE GROUP: | All Ages |

EVENT TYPE: | Special Needs | Self-Care | Lifetime Learning | Health & Fitness | Community Organizations | Arts and Crafts |

TAGS: | Family |

The Christopher J. Killmurray Building
Phone: 732-329-4000 ext 7290
Hours

Today's hours

We're open 10:00AM to 9:00PM

Mon, Mar 10 10:00AM to 9:00PM
Tue, Mar 11 10:00AM to 9:00PM
Wed, Mar 12 10:00AM to 9:00PM
Thu, Mar 13 10:00AM to 9:00PM
Fri, Mar 14 12:00PM to 6:00PM
Sat, Mar 15 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Mar 16 1:00PM to 5:00PM
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About the branch

Located on Kingston Lane in the Monmouth Junction section between the Muncipal Building and Crossroads Middle School.

Upcoming events

Pi day Contest
Wed, Mar 12, All day
Think Pi is a piece of cake? Show off your mathletic abilities by coming to the information desk between March 10th and March 13th, and write down as many digits of Pi as you can from memory.
Story Time with Miss Jen - For Ages 18 mo. - 5 years & caregivers
Wed, Mar 12, 10:30am - 11:00am
Gambatese Room
An energetic storytime with songs, stories, and more!
ESL Friends Class
Wed, Mar 12, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Parlor room
Expand your vocabulary, practice American pronunciation, learn more about customs and traditions, and gain some new friends along the way.
Coffee & Conversation Discussion Group (In-Person)
Wed, Mar 12, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Local History Conference Room - Hybrid Meeting
The Coffee & Conversation Book Discussion Group usually meets on the second Wednesday of every month at 1:30 p.m.
Winter Wondergames - Event for All Ages
Wed, Mar 12, 5:00pm - 5:45pm
Join us for some indoor fun! We'll have a variety of games and activities to keep kids entertained. No need to worry about the cold weather - we've got you covered! No Registration Required!
Tiny Canvas Paintings - For Tweens in Grades 4 & Up
Wed, Mar 12, 5:00pm - 5:45pm
We'll be exploring the world of tiny art, where we'll use mini canvases to create mini masterpieces. These creations will then be displayed in the children's department for Youth Art Month!
South Brunswick Lions Club
Wed, Mar 12, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Local History Conference Room
The SB Lions will hold their regular monthly meeting
English Conversation Group - Practice your English in a friendly setting
Wed, Mar 12, 7:15pm - 8:30pm
Program Room 1AB
Practice your English in a friendly and casual setting. Get a chance to speak, listen, and learn with others. Adults (18+) only!
Pi day Contest
Thu, Mar 13, All day
Think Pi is a piece of cake? Show off your mathletic abilities by coming to the information desk between March 10th and March 13th, and write down as many digits of Pi as you can from memory.
CWA Meeting
Thu, Mar 13, 10:00am - 11:00am
Local History Conference Room
a meeting of CWA
SBPL Staff Meeting
Thu, Mar 13, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Local History Conference Room - Hybrid Meeting
Supevisors Meeting
Teen Cooking: Mini Pizza Pie - In person event Grades 6-12
Thu, Mar 13, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Program Room 1AB
Celebrate Pi day by making your own pizza from scratch!
This event is full
Poetry Workshop - Attention All Poets and Those Aspiring To Be...
Thu, Mar 13, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Local History Conference Room
A workshop for aspiring or budding poets to get together to read and review each other's poems. Register
Teens Celebrate Holi - In person event Grades 6-12
Sat, Mar 15, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Program Room 1AB,Smartboard
Celebrate Holi by watching a screening of Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani, and creating colorful mandala sand art!
Monday Knit & Crochet Night
Mon, Mar 17, 7:00pm - 8:45pm
Program Room 1AB
A social group for adults who knit, crochet or do other fiber arts to gather & work on their projects in the company of others. Please bring your own materials. This is not an instructional class.
Job Seeker Strategies - Library Resources to Help You in Your Job Search
Tue, Mar 18, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Program Room 1AB,Smartboard
Learn how to power your job search with the library's digital resources.
Ag Week at the library - Middlesex County Board of Agriculture and NJ Farm Bureau
Wed, Mar 19, All day
All Library
Stop by the table and learn more about agriculture in New Jersey
Story Time with Mr. Matt - For Ages 18 mo. - 5 years & caregivers
Wed, Mar 19, 10:30am - 11:00am
Gambatese Room
An energetic storytime with songs, stories, and more!
ESL Friends Class
Wed, Mar 19, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Parlor room
Expand your vocabulary, practice American pronunciation, learn more about customs and traditions, and gain some new friends along the way.
NJ Makers Day: Intro to Cricut Design Space
Wed, Mar 19, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Program Room 1AB,Smartboard
Learn the basics of Design Space for your Cricut Machine
Jumbo Perler Beads - Craft Together: Ages 5 & Up Welcome!
Wed, Mar 19, 5:00pm - 5:45pm
An engaging craft designed for early elementary school but open to families and siblings.
This event is full
Winter Wondergames - Event for All Ages
Wed, Mar 19, 5:00pm - 5:45pm
Join us for some indoor fun! We'll have a variety of games and activities to keep kids entertained. No need to worry about the cold weather - we've got you covered! No Registration Required!
Cancelled
Dungeons & Dragons - For Adults ages 18 & up
Wed, Mar 19, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Join us to play Dungeons & Dragons, all levels of players welcome
English Conversation Group - Practice your English in a friendly setting
Wed, Mar 19, 7:15pm - 8:30pm
Program Room 1AB
Practice your English in a friendly and casual setting. Get a chance to speak, listen, and learn with others. Adults (18+) only!
SBPL Board of Trustees
Thu, Mar 20, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Local History Conference Room - Hybrid Meeting
The Trustees will conduct their monthly meeting. Meetings are open to the public.
Teen Gamer Gathering - For Teens Grades 6-12
Thu, Mar 20, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Program Room 1AB
Fun with silly games
NJ Makers Day 3D Printing Demo
Fri, Mar 21, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Stop by and check out the library's new Prusa 3D printer in action.
LEGO Club - In-person event for Grades K-3
Sat, Mar 22, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Gambatese Room
Create, design, and build with LEGO!
Adapt your Craft for New Jersey Makers Day - Crafting with arthritis, chronic pain, and disabilities
Sat, Mar 22, 12:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room A&B ,Program Room 1AB
Drop in and learn more about tools and tricks you can use to continue pursuing the hobbies you love even when pain tries to stop you
RPG Game Jam - Grades 6-12
Sat, Mar 22, 1:30pm - 4:30pm
Gambatese Room
Design your own video game.
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