PFPL Writers Group
Monday, April 20 at 7:00pm
Do you have a story to tell? Join the PFPL Writers Group! We welcome all levels of writers from beginner to published professionals. We’ll discuss fiction, poetry, nonfiction (including memoir) and more! This meeting will be held on Zoom. Click here to register!
Recycled Wreath Craft
Tuesday, April 21 at 11:00am
Celebrate Earth Day by recycling cardboard tubes to make a cheerful spring wreath! Registration is free and space is limited. Click here to register!
Game Day/Game Night
Tuesday, April 21 at 5:30pm
Join us for some lively game sessions where people bring their favorite games to share! Some games will also be provided for your enjoyment. This month’s featured game is Phase 10! You are also welcome to bring any game of your choosing or select from our library-provided games. It’s a fun and friendly day where new friendships are formed and old friendships are rekindled over shared games, quests, and friendly competition.
Note: You do not need to be a patron to participate. Outside food and drinks are allowed and encouraged. Registration strongly recommended. Click here to register!
Ladies Canasta Card Club
Wednesday, April 22 at 1:00pm
If you played 500 Rummy years ago, you are halfway there! We meet here at the library on Wednesday afternoon at 1:00 pm. Click here to register!
Everyday Art
Wednesday, April 22 at 6:30pm
EveryDay Art workshops focus on mindfulness, intention, preparing a work of art with purpose; maybe to give to someone as a gift for outstanding service or just because we care or love the other person. We also can keep the artwork for ourselves! Each month usually has a topic or theme, and it is always a surprise!
**Please Note** Bring your own coloring pencils or markers-some will be available. Click here to register!
Happy Bookers Discussion Group
Wednesday, April 22 at 7:00pm
Join the Happy Bookers for a discussion of Isola by Allegra Goodman. Visit the Happy Bookers webpage for more info. Click here to register!
Library Chef Live: The Basics of Mindfulness with Melissa
Wednesday, April 22 at 7:30pm
Join us after this month’s Everyday Art session for a live broadcast of a Library Chef program! Learn easy mindfulness techniques to reduce stress and improve focus. Click here to register!
Poetry Reading with BJ Ward
Thursday, April 23 at 6:30pm
Celebrate National Poetry Month with BJ Ward!
BJ Ward is the author of Jackleg Opera: Collected Poems, 1990-2013, which received the Paterson Poetry Prize. His other books are Gravedigger’s Birthday, 17 Love Poems with No Despair, and Landing in New Jersey with Soft Hands.
There will be an opportunity for audience questions and discussion. Click here to register!
Sponsored by the Friends of the Phillipsburg Free Public Library.
Stitch & Sip Yarn Group
Friday, April 24 at 10:00am
Calling all knitters, crocheters, and other fiber artists – Join us on the second Friday of each month at 10:00am for our Stitch & Sip Yarn Group! Bring your latest WIP, and help yourself to a cup of tea provided by us! Click here to register!
Lunch & Learn: Credit Awareness
Wednesday, April 27 at 11:30am
April is Financial Literacy Month and PFPL is celebrating with a Lunch & Learn with Ashley Quinn of First Commonwealth Federal Credit Union! This Credit Awareness presentation will address the following topics:
- What does your credit report include?
- What makes up a credit score?
- How to establish credit
- Negative information
- Credit scoring vs FICO
- Credit Inquiries
- How to re-establish credit
- Delinquencies
Lunch will be provided. Registration is required. Click here to register!
Dungeons & Dragons 2nd Edition Campaign
Monday, April 27 at 5:00pm
Join us for an exciting 2nd Edition Dungeons & Dragons campaign set in the enchanting world of the Forgotten Realms! Whether you’re a seasoned adventurer or a curious newcomer, this is the perfect opportunity to dive into a rich storytelling experience where roleplaying takes center stage over mere dice rolls.
This is not a preset adventure; instead, we’ll craft the campaign together, allowing the narrative to evolve based on your choices and interactions. Don’t miss out on this chance to embark on an immersive journey filled with creativity and camaraderie—come be a part of our adventure!
Space is limited. Registration is required. Click here to register!
Earth and Sky Adventures
Tuesday, April 28 at 6:00pm: Water Quality
Tuesday, May 5 at 6:00pm: Objects Are Farther Than They Appear
Join the Nurture Nature Center as we explore the Sky and Earth each month in 2026. There’s something for all levels of interest and experience!
Sky Gazers will learn about objects we can see in the night sky and will have the opportunity to complete a challenge each month to earn a stamp in their Adventure Passport. Earth Explorers will learn about land based phenomena including rocks, animals, and more, and will have monthly challenges to earn their Adventure Passport stamp. Participants can do both Sky Gazers and Earth Explorers or just choose to do one.
These programs are open to guests of all ages. Click here to register with the Nurture Nature Center!
Flirty Fiction Book Club
Saturday, May 9 at 10:30am
Phillipsburg Free Public Library’s Flirty Fiction Book Club will be reading a wide variety of romance novels — ranging from second chance to romantasy to thrillers and more. If you’ve been looking for a place to discuss the many aspects of romance with other readers, this is the book club for you!
We meet every second Saturday of the month from 10:30am-11:30am. Our May selection is Yours Truly by Abby Jimenez. Click here to register!
Chess Club
Thursday, May 14 at 6:00pm
Join our new Chess Club, where strategy meets community! Come and enjoy casual matches, friendly competition, and great conversation with fellow chess enthusiasts. Click here to register!
Classic Book Club
Wednesday, June 10 at 7:00pm
Join the Classic Book Club as we discuss A Wrinkle in Time by Madeleine L’Engle! Visit the Classic Book Club webpage for more info. Click here to register!