Family Storytime

Monday, October 26, 11:00 am

Families (with children ages 2-5, caregivers and younger siblings welcome) can enjoy a fun morning with stories, songs and bubbles.

Next Chapter Book Club

Monday, October 26, 7:00 pm

This book club is for individuals with disabilities (late teens/adults) who want to make friends, explore their community, and enjoy reading—no matter their current reading ability. Registration required.

Fine Film Festival: Tuner

Tuesday, October 27, 2:00 pm

Tuesday, October 27, 7:00 pm

A talented piano tuner with a heightened sense of hearing, Niki discovers an unexpected aptitude for cracking safes, pulling him into dangerous territory and threatening his budding romance with a music student. This throwback thriller stars Leo Woodall, Dustin Hoffman, Havana Rose Liu and Tovah Feldshuh. This 2026 film runs 107 minutes and is rated R.

Liberated Love: Rewiring Your Heart for Authentic Connection with Mark Groves (Online)

Tuesday, October 27, 2:00 pm

If you’re tired of repeating the same relational patterns and feeling like you lose yourself in your partnerships, then this event is for you! Join us for a transformative conversation with relationship expert Mark Groves as we discuss his groundbreaking book, Liberated Love: How to Release Codependency, Reduce Conflict, and Create Extraordinary Relationships. Click here for more information.

Red Light Paint Party: Autumn Suncatchers

Tuesday, October 27, 4:30 pm

Teens (grades 6+) can join us for our annual Red Light Paint Party! Colors are hard to tell apart in red light, so we won't know what our project looks like until it's outside the room! Supplies are limited and will be given out on a first-come, first-served basis. 

Intro to Voice Over and Audition For Adults (Two Parts)

Tuesday, October 27, 6:00 pm - 8:45 pm

Wednesday, October 28, 6:00 pm - 8:45 pm

Dive into the fascinating world of voice-over with NextGen Acting! This introductory class explores the basics of voice acting, from understanding different voice-over genres to techniques that bring characters and narratives to life. You must be able to attend both sessions; this class is exclusively for adults (ages 18+). Registration is required.

Strategies for Memoir Writing

Tuesday, October 27, 2026 - 7:00 pm

From wanting to process a life experience to preserving a family memory, there are many reasons to write a memoir. This presentation is an introduction to the why and how of memoir writing, helping you hone your craft and write like a pro.  This program is presented by Professor Deborah Greenhut (in partnership with the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Rutgers) and award-winning author Deborah Greenhut. Registration is recommended, but walk-ins are welcome. Click here to register. 

Play and Learn with Rutgers Cognitive Kids

Wednesday, October 28, 5:30 pm

Visit with staff from Rutgers Cognitive Kids at the library! Drop by with your child to try fun, interactive crafts, demos, and research games exploring how children think and learn about numbers. The staff will also be available to share information about their developmental research and how families can get involved in future online and in-person studies!

Halloween Party Budget Challenge

Wednesday, October 28, 6:00 pm

Get ready for some spooky spending fun! Kids team up to face an imaginary challenge: planning the ultimate month of Halloween activities while using pretend money, making smart budgeting choices, and handling a few surprise tricks and treats along the way. Financial literacy is a social determinant of health, and we’re getting kids off to a great start. This fun and educational game will be presented by the LIFT 4 KIDS team of medical students from Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School. Light refreshments will be served.  

Walgreens Vaccine Clinic

Wednesday, October 28, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Walgreens Pharmacy comes to the library for a mobile vaccine clinic.Vaccines available at this clinic include:

• Flu vaccines (ages 3 and up)
• Senior flu vaccine (ages 65 and up)
• Pneumonia (ages 50 and up)
• Shingles (ages 50 and up)
• COVID-19 (ages 12 and up)
• Tetanus
• RSV

Most insurances cover these vaccines at no cost. Flu vaccines are covered under all insurances. If a person has no insurance, then the flu vaccine will be provided at no cost (free voucher). Insurance is required for all other vaccines offered.

To sign up, click here. This clinic is open to everyone. Please bring your photo ID and prescription insurance card at the time of vaccination. An insurance card is required for any of these vaccines.

Option Green: Environmental Impacts of Technology: Power, Water, and the Cloud: The Environmental Costs of Building AI (Online)

Wednesday, October 28, 7:00 pm

The United States is undergoing one of the largest infrastructure investments in its history. Tech companies are spending hundreds of billions of dollars on data centers to power artificial intelligence, a buildout that rivals the scale of the railroads and the country's electrification. This is happening just as the effects of climate change are becoming impossible to ignore. Communities across the country are pushing back against new data centers due to rising electricity bills, strained water supplies, and the prospect of more fossil fuel power plants. 

This program is co-sponsored by the East Brunswick Friends of the Library and the Friends of the East Brunswick Environmental Commission. You can watch this program at the library or online. Register here.

The Top Five Mistakes People Make on Medicare

Wednesday, October 28, 7:00 pm

Join Senior Advisors' Roderick Spann for an accurate and up-to-date presentation explaining Medicare. He will also discuss the difference between Medicare Advantage and Medicare Supplements, and why understanding the difference is so important! Registration is recommended, but walk-ins are welcome.

Social Isolation by AARP

Thursday, October 29, 10:00 am

Social isolation has reached epidemic proportions and has a negative impact on our emotional and physical health. This program is more a workshop than a lecture that: Raises awareness around social isolation and loneliness, transforms the way in which community members view social connections, and empower olders adults with tools and motivation to help build and maintain strong support networks and meaningful relationships. Attendees will put pen to paper to develop a plan to maintain and expand their social connections to make their lives more full and avoid isolation. Click here for more information and to register.

English Conversation Group

Thursday, October 29, 10:00 am

For more information or to join the groups, please contact librarian Paul Kibala at pkibala@ebpl.org.  

Depression in the South Asian Community

Thursday, October 29, 6:00 pm

Depression is a significant mental health concern within the South Asian community, yet cultural stigma and misconceptions can sometimes prevent individuals from recognizing symptoms and seeking help. This workshop aims to discuss common misconceptions regarding depression, its signs and symptoms, and ways to help support family and friends who may be experiencing depression through open group discussions and interactive activities. Registration is recommended, but walk-ins are welcome. Click here for more information.

Friends Knitting and Crochet Group

Thursday, October 29, 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

The Friends of the Library invite you to their open knit and crochet group. Bring your projects to work on alongside new friends!

AI For Small Business: Start Small. Work Smarter.

Thursday, October 29, 7:00 pm

Small business owners, entrepreneurs, freelancers, nonprofit leaders and anyone curious about AI who wants a practical, beginner-friendly introduction. Join Marla Camins to learn how AI can save time, improve productivity and make running a business easier. Registration recommended, but walk-ins welcome.

Family Fitness

Friday, October 30, 10:00 am

Raritan Valley YMCA leads this engaging class where preschoolers and their grown-ups can explore movement through fun games, music, and fitness activities. Join us for a workout that feels like play and bring home a youngster who's ready for a nap! This program is for kids ages 3 and up with an adult. Feel free to wear a Halloween costume!

Halloween Parade

Friday, October 30, 11:00 am

Kids of all ages are welcome to join us for our annual Halloween Parade! It begins promptly at 11:00 am in the children's department and, weather permitting, go around the municipal courtyard. Come dressed in your spooky finest!

Owl Paper Craft

Saturday, October 31, 11:30 am

Kids (ages 4-12) can make a fun craft project.

Diwali

Sunday, November 1, 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Join us for our annual Diwali festival, including free cultural programs, henna tattoos, creative crafts, and a photo wall. Local artists and food vendors will have items available for purchase. Check out the schedule:

1:30pm - 2:30pm - Welcome & Cultural Performances

2:30pm - 4:00pm - Kids Crafts, Henna & Activities

Junk Journaling Workshop For Kids and Teens

Sunday, November 1, 1:00 pm

Junk Journaling is the art of using recycled, repurposed, and found materials to create a one-of-a kind journal. It’s part scrapbook, part diary, part art-journal and 100% you.

This program is for grades 4+. Free tickets are required and will be given out starting 30 minutes before the program.

Memory Cafe

Friday, November 6, 11:00 am

A memory café is a social gathering for those who are experiencing early-stage dementia, mild memory loss, or mild cognitive impairment (MCI), and for their families, friends, or care partners. This month's theme is fall fun, with autumn bingo and a pumpkin craft. Registration is recommended, but walk-ins are welcome. Register by emailing programs@ebpl.org or by calling 732-390-6767. No residency is required.

Friends Handmade Craft Market

Sunday, November 8, 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm

The East Brunswick Friends of the Library are holding their annual market throughout the building. Vendors are selling authentic items, including art, clothing, jewelry, woodworks and more!