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Bad Art Nite
2024-10-16 16:00:00 2024-10-16 17:00:00 America/New_York Bad Art Nite Paint, craft, and draw truly terrible art with your fellow teens! Southwest Branch - Meeting Room

Wednesday, October 16
4:00pm - 5:00pm

Add to Calendar 2024-10-16 16:00:00 2024-10-16 17:00:00 America/New_York Bad Art Nite Paint, craft, and draw truly terrible art with your fellow teens! Southwest Branch - Meeting Room

Southwest Branch

Meeting Room

Paint, craft, and draw truly terrible art with your fellow teens!

Please register everyone in your group who will be attending.

AGE GROUP: | Tweens | Teen |

EVENT TYPE: | Crafts & Hobbies |

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Southwest Branch
Phone: 908-818-1280
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Closed

Mon, Jun 01 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Jun 02 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Jun 03 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Jun 04 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Jun 05 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Jun 06 9:00AM to 4:00PM
Sun, Jun 07 Closed
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About the branch

The Southwest Branch is located in Stewartsville off of Rte. 519. The branch features a public meeting room, teen space, children’s area, Maker Space, and public computers.

Upcoming Events

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Crafty Bookworms Storytime - Ages 3-5
Wed, Jun 10, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room
Stories, songs, and a simple craft encourage social interaction, develop fine motor skills and prepare little ones for their educational journey. Please register all children participating.
This event is full
Budding Bookworms Storytime - Ages 1-3
Thu, Jun 11, 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room
We welcome our littlest patrons to the library to enjoy stories with their caregivers and peers. This storytime promotes early literacy and socialization for babies and toddlers.
Friday Flicks
Fri, Jun 12, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Conference Room
Catch a front row seat for some of Hollywood's newest and most acclaimed films. Please register everyone in your group who will be attending. Free admission.
Father's Day Upcycled Book Photo Frames
Sat, Jun 13, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Maker Space
Make a special Father's Day craft. We will upcycle discarded hardcover books to create photo frames using paint and twine.
Saturday Movie Matinee
Sat, Jun 13, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Conference Room
Come join us for a Saturday matinee movie. Catch a front row seat for some of Hollywood's newest and most acclaimed films.
Southwest Branch Friends Meeting
Tue, Jun 16, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Conference Room
Come join the Friends of the Southwest Branch! The Friends are responsible for fundraising to provide programming and other necessities for our library. Become a Friend, and help us help you.
Crafty Bookworms Storytime - Ages 3-5
Wed, Jun 17, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room
Stories, songs, and a simple craft encourage social interaction, develop fine motor skills and prepare little ones for their educational journey. Please register all children participating.
Labrador Literature - Read to a Pup
Wed, Jun 17, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Meeting Room
Would you like to read to a dog? We will be joined by a Labrador puppy in training to become a Seeing Eye guide dog!
Budding Bookworms Storytime - Ages 1-3
Thu, Jun 18, 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room
We welcome our littlest patrons to the library to enjoy stories with their caregivers and peers. This storytime promotes early literacy and socialization for babies and toddlers.
Library Closed - Juneteenth
Fri, Jun 19, All day
All library branches will be closed.
Check 'Em Out Book Discussion
Mon, Jun 22, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Conference Room
Join us for a monthly book club meeting where we will read books from all genres and engage in lively discussions. For the first meeting, please bring what you are currently reading.
Registration is now closed
Unearth a Story Summer Movie Marathon
Tue, Jun 23, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Meeting Room
Please join us for movies that focus on our Summer Reading theme of prehistoric stories and dinosaur themes. Please register everyone in your group attending. Free admission.
Unearth a Story Summer Movie Marathon
Tue, Jun 23, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room
Please join us for movies that focus on our Summer Reading theme of prehistoric stories and dinosaur themes. Please register everyone in your group attending. Free admission.
Crafty Bookworms Storytime - Ages 3-5
Wed, Jun 24, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room
Stories, songs, and a simple craft encourage social interaction, develop fine motor skills and prepare little ones for their educational journey. Please register all children participating.
Girls Who Code
Wed, Jun 24, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Maker Space
Join our Girls Who Code Club and learn about computer science through project-based learning and hands-on activities.  
Registration opens Wednesday, June 10 2026 at 9:00am
Budding Bookworms Storytime - Ages 1-3
Thu, Jun 25, 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room
We welcome our littlest patrons to the library to enjoy stories with their caregivers and peers. This storytime promotes early literacy and socialization for babies and toddlers.
Cover to Cover - A Classics Book Discussion Group
Thu, Jun 25, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Conference Room
For those who always try to read the Classics but can't get past the first page, join Cover to Cover! Plow through your reading lists with a new classic every month.
Registration is now closed
Unearth a Story with Zoophoria
Fri, Jun 26, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room
Meet the distant cousins of the world's most ferocious dinosaurs!
Registration opens Friday, June 12 2026 at 9:00am
Check 'Em Out Book Discussion-Afternoon
Fri, Jun 26, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Meeting Room
Join us for a monthly book club meeting where we will read books from all genres and engage in lively discussions. For the first meeting, please bring what you are currently reading.
Registration is now closed
Friday Flicks
Fri, Jun 26, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Conference Room
Catch a front row seat for some of Hollywood's newest and most acclaimed films. Please register everyone in your group who will be attending. Free admission.
Whiskers in Winter - Understanding and Helping Stray Cats
Mon, Jun 29, 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Meeting Room
Join a Girl Scout from Troop 92521 for a fun, cat-perspective presentation on why winter shelters and spaying/neutering matter so much for our stray friends.
Registration opens Monday, June 29 2026 at 9:00am
Whiskers in Winter - Understanding and Helping Stray Cats
Mon, Jun 29, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Meeting Room
Join a Girl Scout from Troop 92521 for a fun, cat-perspective presentation on why winter shelters and spaying/neutering matter so much for our stray friends.
Registration opens Monday, June 29 2026 at 9:00am
Jurassic Mary: Fossil Girl
Tue, Jun 30, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room
Learn the story of a girl who, at age 12, discovered and uncovered one of the world's first dinosaur skeletons and then take part in a hands-on dino excavation activity!
Registration opens Tuesday, June 16 2026 at 9:00am
Americana Mason Jars - Adult Craft
Tue, Jun 30, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Maker Space
Celebrate America's 250th Birthday with an Americana themed craft!
Registration opens Tuesday, June 16 2026 at 9:00am
Crafty Bookworms Storytime - Ages 3-5
Wed, Jul 01, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room
Stories, songs, and a simple craft encourage social interaction, develop fine motor skills and prepare little ones for their educational journey. Please register all children participating.
Board Games Afternoon - at the Southwest Branch
Wed, Jul 01, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room
Get ready to roll the dice and shuffle the deck at Board Game Afternoon! Make new friends and have fun playing a different board game every month. All ages welcome.
Girls Who Code
Wed, Jul 01, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Maker Space
Join our Girls Who Code Club and learn about computer science through project-based learning and hands-on activities.  
Registration opens Wednesday, June 10 2026 at 9:00am
Budding Bookworms Storytime - Ages 1-3
Thu, Jul 02, 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room
We welcome our littlest patrons to the library to enjoy stories with their caregivers and peers. This storytime promotes early literacy and socialization for babies and toddlers.
Library Closed - Independence Day
Fri, Jul 03, All day
All library branches will be closed.
Library Closed - Independence Day
Sat, Jul 04, All day
All library branches will be closed.
Dino Puppets! - with Professor Al O'Saurus
Tue, Jul 07, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room
Join Prof. Al O'Saurus on a rollicking dino-safari you'll never forget! For ages 4 and up. Please register everyone attending, even adults. Click for program details.
Registration opens Tuesday, June 23 2026 at 2:00pm
Crafty Bookworms Storytime - Ages 3-5
Wed, Jul 08, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room
Stories, songs, and a simple craft encourage social interaction, develop fine motor skills and prepare little ones for their educational journey. Please register all children participating.
Registration opens Monday, June 8 2026 at 11:00am
Girls Who Code
Wed, Jul 08, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Maker Space
Join our Girls Who Code Club and learn about computer science through project-based learning and hands-on activities.  
Registration opens Wednesday, June 10 2026 at 9:00am
Budding Bookworms Storytime - Ages 1-3
Thu, Jul 09, 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room
We welcome our littlest patrons to the library to enjoy stories with their caregivers and peers. This storytime promotes early literacy and socialization for babies and toddlers.
Registration opens Tuesday, June 9 2026 at 10:00am
Tea with T-Rex
Mon, Jul 13, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room
Join us for our Tea-Rex tea party.  Listen to stories, create a craft and enjoy refreshments with our special guest, Tea-Rex.  Wear your favorite dinosaur attire or dress up fancy!  
Registration opens Monday, June 29 2026 at 9:00am
Mocktail Mixology Workshop
Tue, Jul 14, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room
Join us for a fun and flavorful Mocktail Mixology Class-no alcohol required!
Registration opens Tuesday, June 30 2026 at 9:00am
Crafty Bookworms Storytime - Ages 3-5
Wed, Jul 15, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room
Stories, songs, and a simple craft encourage social interaction, develop fine motor skills and prepare little ones for their educational journey. Please register all children participating.
Registration opens Monday, June 15 2026 at 11:00am
Girls Who Code
Wed, Jul 15, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Maker Space
Join our Girls Who Code Club and learn about computer science through project-based learning and hands-on activities.  
Registration opens Wednesday, June 10 2026 at 9:00am
Labrador Literature - Read to a Pup
Wed, Jul 15, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Meeting Room
Would you like to read to a dog? We will be joined by a Labrador puppy in training to become a Seeing Eye guide dog!
Budding Bookworms Storytime - Ages 1-3
Thu, Jul 16, 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room
We welcome our littlest patrons to the library to enjoy stories with their caregivers and peers. This storytime promotes early literacy and socialization for babies and toddlers.
Registration opens Tuesday, June 16 2026 at 10:00am
Dig Into Magic - A Family Magic Show
Thu, Jul 16, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room
Join magical storyteller Conrad Cologne in a laughter-filled and interactive reading adventure.
Registration opens Thursday, July 2 2026 at 9:00am
Unearth a Story Summer Movie Marathon
Fri, Jul 17, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Meeting Room
Please join us for movies that focus on our Summer Reading theme of prehistoric stories and dinosaur themes. Please register everyone in your group attending. Free admission.
Registration opens Wednesday, June 17 2026 at 11:00am
Unearth a Story Summer Movie Marathon
Fri, Jul 17, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room
Please join us for movies that focus on our Summer Reading theme of prehistoric stories and dinosaur themes. Please register everyone in your group attending. Free admission.
Registration opens Wednesday, June 17 2026 at 2:00pm
Cancelled
Author Visit with Tiffany Trowell - Ages 5-8
Mon, Jul 20, 10:00am - 11:00am
Join us as local author Tiffany Trowell reads her book "Everyone Has a Job to Do!" A story about responsibility, teamwork, and confidence. There will be a fun activity following the story.
Read to Reel - Adult Program
Mon, Jul 20, 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Conference Room
Read the book and then come watch the film adaptation. A lively discussion of the different versions will take place immediately following the film viewing. Please register all participants.
Registration opens Monday, June 29 2026 at 9:00am
Bones in Our Backyard - Exploring New Jersey's Fossil Record
Mon, Jul 20, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room
New Jersey has a rich fossil record that spans almost 500 million years, from the Cambrian Period all the way up until the last Ice Age!
Registration opens Monday, July 6 2026 at 9:00am
Kindie Rock with Key Wilde
Tue, Jul 21, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Meeting Room
Sing, dance, clap along, and rock out to "Kindie Rock" tunes with Key Wilde. Appropriate for ages 2+. Please register everyone attending, including adults.
Registration opens Tuesday, July 7 2026 at 9:00am
Rescheduled
Crafty Bookworms Storytime - Ages 3-5
Wed, Jul 22, 11:00am - 12:00pm
New date Friday, July 24, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Stories, songs, and a simple craft encourage social interaction, develop fine motor skills and prepare little ones for their educational journey. Please register all children participating.
Girls Who Code
Wed, Jul 22, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Maker Space
Join our Girls Who Code Club and learn about computer science through project-based learning and hands-on activities.  
Registration opens Wednesday, June 10 2026 at 9:00am
Budding Bookworms Storytime - Ages 1-3
Thu, Jul 23, 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room
We welcome our littlest patrons to the library to enjoy stories with their caregivers and peers. This storytime promotes early literacy and socialization for babies and toddlers.
Registration opens Tuesday, June 23 2026 at 10:00am
Diggin' For Dinosaurs
Thu, Jul 23, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Meeting Room
Discover the exciting science of archaeology and paleontology as you excavate and assemble complete skeletal replicas from simulated "fossilized" rock!
Registration opens Thursday, July 9 2026 at 9:00am
Crafty Bookworms Storytime - Ages 3-5
Fri, Jul 24, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room
Stories, songs, and a simple craft encourage social interaction, develop fine motor skills and prepare little ones for their educational journey. Please register all children participating.
Registration opens Wednesday, June 24 2026 at 11:00am
Check 'Em Out Book Discussion-Afternoon
Fri, Jul 24, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Meeting Room
Join us for a monthly book club meeting where we will read books from all genres and engage in lively discussions. For the first meeting, please bring what you are currently reading.
Registration is now closed
Peas & Carrots - Kid's Concert
Mon, Jul 27, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Meeting Room
Musical fun for ages 2-7! Sing & dance along with Lisa! Space is limited, please register all children attending.
Registration opens Monday, July 13 2026 at 9:00am
Check 'Em Out Book Discussion
Mon, Jul 27, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room
Join us for a monthly book club meeting where we will read books from all genres and engage in lively discussions. For the first meeting, please bring what you are currently reading.
Registration is now closed
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