Trenton Free Public Library

10/24/2026

Halloween is right around the corner, so get ready for Trick-or-Treat Around the Library! On Saturday October 31st, head to the library costumed and ready to collect some candy! There will be trick-or-treating stations on every floor and every department, so make sure you go to all of them! Mark your calendars for this event you don't want to miss!

10/24/2026

1 more available!

🕵🏽‍♀️ Missed your chance? Two spots have reopened for **Murder in the Stacks!**

Join us for an after-hours speakeasy murder mystery filled with Roaring ’20s style and suspense. Dress to impress for our costume contest! ✨

📅 Tuesday, October 27 | 5:30–7:30 p.m.
📍 Trenton Free Public Library
🎟️ FREE • Ages 18+ • Reservations required

Reserve through the link in our bio—only TWO spots available!

10/23/2026

🕵🏽‍♀️ Missed your chance? Two spots have reopened for **Murder in the Stacks!**

Join us for an after-hours speakeasy murder mystery filled with Roaring ’20s style and suspense. Dress to impress for our costume contest! ✨

📅 Tuesday, October 27 | 5:30–7:30 p.m.
📍 Trenton Free Public Library
🎟️ FREE • Ages 18+ • Reservations required

Reserve through the link in our bio—only TWO spots available!

10/20/2026

AMERICA250: Join us for a deep dive on the Five New Jersey Delegates on Wednesday, October 21, 2026 from 5pm - 7pm!

10/17/2026

🎭🔎 **THE VERDICT IS IN… WE'RE FULLY BOOKED!** 🎉

Trenton, you showed up for the mystery before it even began!

Our **Murder in the Stacks: An After-Hours Speakeasy Murder Mystery** has officially reached full registration capacity! 🎟️✨

A huge THANK YOU to everyone who registered! We're excited to transform the Trenton Free Public Library into a 1920s speakeasy for an evening of mystery, suspense, and unforgettable fun.

🎩 **REGISTERED GUESTS — DON'T FORGET TO DRESS TO IMPRESS!**

We're hosting a special **Roaring '20s Costume Contest!**

Bring out your flapper dresses, sharp suits, fedoras, feathers, pearls, and vintage accessories for a chance to win a special prize featuring popcorn generously donated by **Dr. Auntie's Gourmet Popcorn!** 🍿🏆

✨ Costumes are encouraged, but not required!

📅 Tuesday, October 27
🕠 5:30–7:30 PM
📍 Trenton Free Public Library

📢 **IMPORTANT REMINDER:** If you've registered but can no longer attend, please cancel your reservation so we can make the spot available to another community member.

Thank you for the incredible support! We can't wait to welcome you for a night of mystery! 🕵️‍♀️

10/16/2026

🕵🏾 There’s been a murder in the stacks… and we need your help to solve it.

Step back into 1926 as the Trenton Free Public Library transforms into a Prohibition-era speakeasy for an interactive night of mystery, secrets, and suspicion. Work with your team to uncover clues, question suspects, and solve the case before the killer is revealed!

🥂 Drinks & light refreshments 🎷 Music & 1920s atmosphere 🕵🏾 Interactive murder mystery

✨ **Come dressed in your best Roaring '20s attire!** ✨
We're hosting a **Costume Contest**, and one lucky winner will take home a special popcorn gift basket, generously sponsored by **Dr. Auntie's Gourmet Popcorn!** 🍿🏆
Think flapper dresses, sharp suits, feathers, pearls, and all that 1920s glamour!

📅 Tuesday, October 27
⏰ 5:30–7:30 PM
📍 Trenton Free Public Library
🔞 Adults 18+
🎟️ FREE | Registration Required | Space is Limited

Can you solve the mystery before the night is over?

10/15/2026

✂️🎀 A new chapter for Trenton Free Public Library!

Today, October 15, we celebrated the reopening of our newly improved ADA-accessible entrance and ramp with a ribbon cutting ceremony, a meaningful step toward making our library more accessible and welcoming to everyone. 📚💙

Thank you to our Library Board, Mayor W. Reed Gusciora, our City Councilwomen, and the patrons who joined us to mark this milestone. Your presence and support made this celebration special!

Our library is a place for learning, connection, and opportunity, and we’re proud to continue improving access to everything it offers.

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10/15/2026

💚 BE A FRIEND. MAKE AN IMPACT! 📚✨

Love your library? Want to make a difference in your community? Here's your chance!

The Friends of the Trenton Free Public Library is looking for passionate community members who want to support library programs, volunteer, connect with others, and help bring exciting initiatives to life!

🤝 We're welcoming new members AND individuals interested in leadership opportunities!
Join us for an information session to learn more about the Friends, explore available board positions, and discover how YOU can get involved.

📅 Monday, October 19, 2026
⏰ 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
📍 Trenton Free Public Library | Community Room A
✨ Board positions include President, Vice President, Treasurer, and Secretary.
🎉 Ages 16+ are welcome!

Whether you're interested in volunteering, sharing ideas, or taking on a leadership role, there's a place for you!

💚 Strong libraries build strong communities. Come be part of something meaningful!

10/14/2026

🎀✨ **A NEW CHAPTER FOR THE TRENTON FREE PUBLIC LIBRARY!** ✨🎀

You're invited to celebrate an exciting milestone with us!

Join the Trenton Free Public Library and the City of Trenton for a special Ribbon Cutting Ceremony as we officially reopen our newly improved ADA-accessible entrance and ramp!

This milestone represents more than a new entrance. It's another step toward creating a more welcoming, accessible, and inclusive library for everyone in our community.

📅 Thursday, October 15, 2026
🕐 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
📍 Trenton Free Public Library
120 Academy Street, Trenton, NJ

Come celebrate with us, tour the library, connect with community members, and be part of this exciting moment in our library's history!

We can't wait to celebrate with you! 💛