Saturday & Sunday, October 20 & 21, 1:00-3:30PM
Fiction, nonfiction, paperbacks and children's books!

Great news! The Sayreville Library circulates passes for the Grounds for Sculpture, the Intrepid Air, Sea, and Space Museum, and the Battleship New Jersey.

Now booking through the end of 2018. January 2019 reservations open November 1st. Details on the program may be found here!

Thanks to all those who support the Friends and their initiatives!

Please visit the Friends' Facebook page for details on their 2019 Bunco Night fundraisers.

The next drive will be Monday, December 10th! Appointments are available here, but walk-ins are welcome!

Wednesdays, September 12 - October 24, 6:30PM
Whether you're new to crocheting or are experienced but need help with a pattern, come to our weekly lessons! Teens welcome, too!

This event is free, but space is limited and registration here is required.

Thursdays, September 27, October 4 & 18, November 1, 15, 29, December 6 & 20, 6:30PM

Want to begin running, but don't know how or where to start? We can help with this FREE 8-session training and educational series! Sponsored by RWJ Barnabas Health.

This event is free and open to the public, but registration here is suggested.

Tuesdays, October 16 and 23, 6:30PM
This event is being offered in memory of local poet and friend, Carol Zielinski.

Food has inspired writers throughout history. In this workshop, explore the connection between food and poetry as you learn to hone your senses, create strong imagery, and engage the audience. Delve into works that explore emotion, nature, and humanity through the food experience and write original material with the use of prompts, tastings, and discussions.

This workshop is open to writers with all levels of experience - teens welcome! Please note that this workshop will meet for 2 consecutive Tuesdays.

This event is free and open to the public, but registration here is required.

Wednesday, October 24, 11:00AM
AARP will be on-site to help you go beyond the basics of using your iPhone.

This event is free and open to the public, but space is limited, so registration here is required.

Movie: Mary Shelley, Friday, October 26 @ 1:00PM

No registration required!

Watch a movie and meet fellow movie enthusiasts! This matinees is for teens and adults. Popcorn will be provided, please do not bring outside food. Thank you to the Friends of the Library for making the Movie Matinees possible!

Saturday, October 27, 1:00PM
A Judith Krall-Russo presentation: Apples, a fruit brought to the United States by the Dutch, found a perfect home in the Garden State. Many varieties were grown in the rich New Jersey soil, some of which can still be found in our state's orchards. Discover why the apple was so important to early Americans and what role New Jersey played in the growth and production of apple products such as, apple cider and applejack. Learn about some of the different varieties of apples and what food and beverages are made from this versatile fruit.

This event is free and open to the public, but registration here is required.

Monday, October 29, 6:30PM
Until the early twentieth century, the fiddle was the centerpiece of American folk music and folk culture. In this interactive session, Dr. Michael Backes explores the origins and history of American fiddle music—covering a range of styles and modes of expression—and raises along the way big questions about musical tradition and music making.

Sponsored by the New Jersey Council for the Humanities Public Scholars Project, which brings the humanities to locations throughout our state, allowing participants to exchange ideas and explore challenging subjects with nuance and complexity.

This event is free and open to the public, but registration here is suggested.

Wednesday, November 28, 6:30PM
Are you a poet, short story writer, singer/songwriter? Join us for open mic night!

The Ground Rules:1) How many sets depends on number of artists who turn out. This event has a stated end-time. Singer/songwriters receive 2 songs per set. Spoken word artists receive 5 minutes per set. Sign-ups for presentation order will begin at 6:15 PM. 2) No epics - anything longer than 5 minutes counts as two songs. 3) ALL FORMS MUST BE "TV CLEAN", no hate speech. Use judgement about foul language - Please notify staff if your piece uses foul language, as it will NOT be allowed when minors are present (you may be asked to present later in the evening and a brief announcement may be made before your performance). The library reserves the right to deny a performance based on the above. 4) Audience: no heckling!

This event is free and open to the public.

The Library offers basic level computer courses all year to help everyone embrace technology--not run from it! Do you have a family member or friend who needs to learn how to use a computer? Maybe you yourself could benefit from a beginners course? Let the library help! The Sayreville Public Library offers FREE basic computer instruction many times throughout the year. Please use the online classes year-round here!

Registration Policies & Class Prerequisites: First preference goes to Sayreville patrons who have not taken these classes before. You must know how to use the mouse and keyboard to take classes. Adults only, please.

Microsoft Office and Adobe Suite Classes for all levels may be accessed year-round online through our partner, Universal Class. - Try our online classes here!

Mouse for Beginners- Call 732-727-0212 ex. 21 for a one-on-one session with a librarian.
Email for Beginners- Call 732-727-0212 ex. 21 for a one-on-one session with a librarian.