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Our Solar System

Presented by Mike Buttitta, NASA Endeavour Fellow
2026-11-18 19:00:00 2026-11-18 20:30:00 America/New_York Our Solar System Join us for an exciting journey through our solar system as we explore the Sun, planets, moons, asteroids, and other fascinating objects that make up our cosmic neighborhood. The Christopher J. Killmurray Building - Meeting Room

Wednesday, November 18
7:00pm - 8:30pm

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Join us for an exciting journey through our solar system as we explore the Sun, planets, moons, asteroids, and other fascinating objects that make up our cosmic neighborhood.

This engaging presentation will introduce audience members of all ages to the unique characteristics of each planet, recent discoveries in space exploration, and the technologies scientists use to study the universe. Participants will gain a greater appreciation for Earth's place in space while discovering the wonders that exist beyond our world.

Presented by Mike Buttita, South Brunswick resident, and NASA Endeavour Fellow and Solar System Ambassador. He is an active member of the New Jersey Technology & Engineering Education Association (NJTEEA), International Technology & Engineering Education Association (ITEEA), and the Amateur Astronomers Association of Princeton (AAAP). He is continuing his studies in Technology, Science and Space Education while working as the STEM Coordinator for the NJ Department of Education in Trenton.

If there is a disability accommodation that would enable you to participate more fully in this program, please let us know with as much notice as possible by calling the information desk at (732) 329-4000 ext. 7286, and we will do our best to help you.

AGE GROUP: | Tweens | Teens | New Adults | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | S.T.E.A.M. |

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The Christopher J. Killmurray Building
Phone: 732-329-4000 ext 7290
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We're closed Friday October 23
Mon, Oct 19 10:00AM to 9:00PM
Tue, Oct 20 10:00AM to 9:00PM
Wed, Oct 21 10:00AM to 9:00PM
Thu, Oct 22 10:00AM to 9:00PM
Fri, Oct 23 Closed
Sat, Oct 24 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Oct 25 1:00PM to 5:00PM
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Located on Kingston Lane in the Monmouth Junction section between the Muncipal Building and Crossroads Middle School.

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Friends Fall Boo-k Sale - The book sale is back and better than ever!!
Sat, Oct 24, 10:00am - 4:30pm
Meeting Room
Come to the book sale in the meeting room in the new Library addition.
250 Years of American Music: Tweed and the Sugardaddies
Sat, Oct 24, 3:00pm - 4:15pm
Friends Theatre
Tweed and The SugarDaddies are a high-energy Americana music act that has been performing traditional Rockabilly, Swing, Blues and Country music throughout NJ for over 20 years.
Break the Silence Against Domestic Violence - SBCW’s Annual Domestic Violence Awareness Walk
Sun, Oct 25, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Friends Theatre
Join the South Brunswick Commission on Women for our Domestic Violence Awareness Walk on October 25. Walk with us to raise awareness, support survivors, and strengthen our community!
Friends Fall Boo-k Sale - Final day! - Sunday Bag sale - $5, bag included
Sun, Oct 25, 1:00pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room
Come to the book sale in the meeting room in the new Library addition.
Knit and Crochet for Adults & Teens - Ages 11+ and Adults
Sun, Oct 25, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Program Room
Yarn arts for teens & adults! Connect, Learn, and Create Together.
Innovation Lab Open House
Mon, Oct 26, 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Innovation Lab
Drop in and see what exciting new creative tools we have to offer.
Dungeons & Dragons for High school - For Teens Grades 9-12
Mon, Oct 26, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Teen Room
Join us to play Dungeons & Dragons, all levels of players welcome. This is for all players in high school.
Monday Knit and Crochet Night
Mon, Oct 26, 7:00pm - 8:45pm
Gambatese Room
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.
A Not-So-Spooky Rhyme Time & Parade - For Babies and Toddlers
Tue, Oct 27, 10:30am - 11:00am
Gambatese Room
Join our not-so-spooky morning gathering!
Medicare Enrollment Assistance Mornings
Tue, Oct 27, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Workspace 4
New to Medicare or considering a change? Come for a 30 minute on-on-one appointment with a licensed NJ Medicare Advisor!
A Not-So-Spooky Storytime & Parade - For Preschoolers
Tue, Oct 27, 4:30pm - 5:00pm
Gambatese Room
Join our not-so-spooky afternoon gathering!
Book-to-Movie Club
Tue, Oct 27, 5:30pm - 8:30pm
Friends Theatre
Join us to watch, read, and discuss book adaptations across all genres!
SBPL Foundation
Tue, Oct 27, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Conference Room - Hybrid Meeting
The Foundation will hold their regular bi-monthly meeting.
ESL Friends Class
Wed, Oct 28, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Program Room
Enhance your English language learning with this intermediate-level class.
This event is full
Innovation Lab Open House
Wed, Oct 28, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Innovation Lab
Drop in and see what exciting new creative tools we have to offer.
Edible Monster Dough - Afterschool Adventures: For Kids in Grades K-3
Wed, Oct 28, 5:00pm - 5:30pm
An engaging craft for kids in grades K-3!
This event is full
Dungeons & Dragons - For Adults ages 18 & up
Wed, Oct 28, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Learning Lab
Join us to play Dungeons & Dragons, all levels of players welcome
Genealogy 101 - A Family Research Workshop
Wed, Oct 28, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Conference Room
Explore Ancestry Library Edition and learn more about your family history!
English Conversation Meetup
Wed, Oct 28, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Gambatese Room
Practice speaking English!
DIY Spooky Squishies - For Tweens in Grades 4 & Up
Thu, Oct 29, 4:30pm - 5:45pm
Craft your own delightfully creepy, tactile stress-relief toys to squeeze and squish.
Teen Movie Night: Ghostbusters Frozen Empire - Grades 6-12
Thu, Oct 29, 5:45pm - 8:00pm
Teen Room
Join us for a spooky & thrilling Teen Movie Night at the library!
Innovation Lab: Cricut Design Space
Thu, Oct 29, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Innovation Lab
Join us in the Innovation Lab learn about Cricut and its design software.
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Medicare Enrollment Assistance Evenings
Thu, Oct 29, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Workspace 4
New to Medicare or considering a change? Come for a 30 minute on-on-one appointment with a licensed NJ Medicare Advisor!
A Meeting of the Macabre: Edgar Allen Poe and Anne Rice
Thu, Oct 29, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Friends Theatre
Join us for an unforgettable one hour of dark beauty and haunting imagination featuring dramatic readings from Edgar Allan Poe and Anne Rice.
Rescheduled
Teen Candy Sculptures - Grades 6-12
Fri, Oct 30, 4:15pm - 5:15pm
New date Friday, December 04, 4:15pm - 5:15pm
Turn Sugary Treats into Masterpieces!
Bouncing Babies - Lapsit and playtime for 0-18 months
Mon, Nov 02, 10:30am - 11:00am
Gambatese Room
Stories, songs, rhymes, and social time with Ms. Jen!
Registration opens Sunday, October 25 2026 at 10:30am
Innovation Lab Open Lab Hours
Mon, Nov 02, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Innovation Lab
Drop in and try out all the different tools we have to offer: laser engraving, sublimation printing, Cricut, and 3D Printing.
Monday Knit and Crochet Night
Mon, Nov 02, 7:00pm - 8:45pm
Gambatese Room
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.
Medicare Enrollment Assistance Mornings
Tue, Nov 03, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Workspace 4
New to Medicare or considering a change? Come for a 30 minute on-on-one appointment with a licensed NJ Medicare Advisor!
This event is full
Amazing Race (Library Edition) - For Tweens in Grades 4 & Up
Tue, Nov 03, 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room
Join us to solve clues, complete challenges, and race the clock!
Registration opens Monday, October 26 2026 at 2:30pm
Fall Foil Printing - Afternoon Adventures: For Kids in Grades K-3
Tue, Nov 03, 3:00pm - 3:45pm
Program Room
An engaging craft for kids in grades K-3!
Registration opens Monday, October 26 2026 at 3:00pm
Innovation Lab Open Lab Hours
Tue, Nov 03, 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Innovation Lab
Drop in and try out all the different tools we have to offer: laser engraving, sublimation printing, Cricut, and 3D Printing.
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