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Library Closed

Juneteenth (observed)
2025-06-20 00:00:00 2025-06-20 23:59:00 America/New_York Library Closed All library branches will be closed. Richard D Gardner Branch -

Friday, June 20
All day

Add to Calendar 2025-06-20 00:00:00 2025-06-20 23:59:00 America/New_York Library Closed All library branches will be closed. Richard D Gardner Branch -

All library branches will be closed.

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Richard D Gardner Branch
Phone: 908-818-1280
Hours

Today's hours

We're open 9:00AM to 8:00PM

We're closed Saturday May 24
Mon, May 19 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, May 20 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, May 21 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, May 22 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, May 23 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, May 24 Closed
Sun, May 25 Closed
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About the branch

The Richard D. Gardner Branch (HQ) is located in Belvidere off of Rte. 519. The branch features two public meeting rooms, two study rooms, and a local history/genealogy room.

Upcoming Events

Alphabet Afternoons for Pre-K Learners
Wed, May 21, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room
Learn the letters of the alphabet with Miss Amy. Enjoy a time of hands on learning through stories, songs, and other activities! Best suited for ages 4 and 5. Please register each child attending.
Gardner Branch Afternoon Book Club
Thu, May 22, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room
Come join us on the fourth Thursday of every month for a lively book discussion.
Move & Make Preschool Storytime
Fri, May 23, 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room
Encourage a love of reading through sharing stories and rhymes. A craft is included. For ages 3-5. Registration required.
Library Closed - Memorial Day Weekend
Sat, May 24, All day
All library branches will be closed.
Library Closed - Memorial Day
Mon, May 26, All day
All library branches will be closed.
Lapsit Storytime and Sing Along
Tue, May 27, 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room
Enjoy a short program for babies and toddlers. We'll sing, dance, clap and share a story or two. For ages 0-2 with an adult caregiver. After the program, stay for a half-hour of playtime.
This event is full
Kids Crochet Project
Tue, May 27, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Conference Room
Want to make a plushie? Click for more info!
Warren County Library Commission Meeting
Tue, May 27, 5:30pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room
The meeting will be held at the Richard D. Gardner Branch, White Township. If you wish to attend the meeting virtually, please register using the link below.
Paper Dogwood Branch - Adult Craft
Thu, May 29, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room
Celebrate Spring by creating a floral Paper Dogwood Branch to display in your home all season long.
This event is full
Move & Make Preschool Storytime
Fri, May 30, 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room
Encourage a love of reading through sharing stories and rhymes. A craft is included. For ages 3-5. Registration required.
Alphabet Afternoons for Pre-K Learners
Mon, Jun 02, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room
Learn the letters of the alphabet with Miss Amy. Enjoy a time of hands on learning through stories, songs, and other activities! Best suited for ages 4 and 5. Please register each child attending.
Creative Adventures in Doodling
Mon, Jun 02, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room
Learn the art of doodling & build your skills to create a variety of drawings worthy to frame. Program runs the first Monday of each month for 3 months. Registration required. Ages 13+.
This event is full
Lapsit Storytime and Sing Along
Tue, Jun 03, 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room
Enjoy a short program for babies and toddlers. We'll sing, dance, clap and share a story or two. For ages 0-2 with an adult caregiver. After the program, stay for a half-hour of playtime.
BYOB (Bring Your Own Book) Talk at the Gardner Branch
Tue, Jun 03, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room
Join the conversation! This isn't your ordinary book club. Bring and talk about what you are reading. Choose your own titles and share recommendations with other book lovers.
1000 Books Storytime
Wed, Jun 04, 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room
Join us for storytime! All are welcome: pre-kinder children, current participants, and anyone interested in our 1000 Books reading program. Let's read fun stories, have snacks, and celebrate success!
Move & Make Preschool Storytime
Fri, Jun 06, 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room
Encourage a love of reading through sharing stories and rhymes. A craft is included. For ages 3-5. Registration required.
Registration opens Friday, May 23 2025 at 10:00am
Alphabet Afternoons for Pre-K Learners
Mon, Jun 09, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room
Learn the letters of the alphabet with Miss Amy. Enjoy a time of hands on learning through stories, songs, and other activities! Best suited for ages 4 and 5. Please register each child attending.
Lapsit Storytime and Sing Along
Tue, Jun 10, 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room
Enjoy a short program for babies and toddlers. We'll sing, dance, clap and share a story or two. For ages 0-2 with an adult caregiver. After the program, stay for a half-hour of playtime.
Friends of the Warren County Library- Gardner Branch
Thu, Jun 12, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Conference Room
As the Library's support group, the Friends do everything from raising funds to helping sponsor programs. Join them as they discuss their current fundraising plans. All are welcome.
Move & Make Preschool Storytime
Fri, Jun 13, 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room
Encourage a love of reading through sharing stories and rhymes. A craft is included. For ages 3-5. Registration required.
Registration opens Friday, May 30 2025 at 10:00am
Digging with Dad
Sat, Jun 14, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room
Kids, bring your dad or uncle or grandfather or any special grown-up for a special planting activity at the library! Please register each person attending, even adults!
Trail Tales: Mammals
Mon, Jun 16, 10:30am - 11:30am
Meeting Room
Join us as we explore mammals through story, craft, and an outdoor adventure with Warren County Park's Naturalist, Jennifer Correa-Kruegel. Please register all participants.
Summer Reading Kickoff Celebration
Wed, Jun 18, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room
We are kicking off Summer Reading with a celebration of color! Stop by the library to color, paint, craft, write, make music, and dance! All ages are invited! Click to see full schedule of activities.
Hanging Pinwheels - A Teen Craft
Thu, Jun 19, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room
Fold colorful pinwheels that hang and spin in the breeze! Please register everyone in your group participating.
Registration opens Thursday, June 5 2025 at 9:00am
Library Closed - Juneteenth (observed)
Fri, Jun 20, All day
All library branches will be closed.
Summer Reading Craft Day!
Tue, Jun 24, 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Meeting Room
Tuesday is craft day at the library!  Each week we will have a different project to make.  Come over and join in the fun.   Registration is required.
Registration opens Tuesday, June 10 2025 at 12:30pm
Crochet Club for Kids
Tue, Jun 24, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Meeting Room
Learn to crochet with Miss Amy! For kids 10-18 years old with basic crochet knowledge. Enhance your skills and work on a guided project over 8 weeks. Please register.
Warren County Library Commission Meeting
Tue, Jun 24, 5:30pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room
The meeting will be held at the Richard D. Gardner Branch, White Township. If you wish to attend the meeting virtually, please register using the link below.
Eric Carle Art
Wed, Jun 25, 9:30am - 11:00am
Meeting Room
Honor the work of Eric Carle on his birthday by creating art in his distinctive collage style! Please register each child attending.  
Registration opens Wednesday, June 11 2025 at 9:00am
Victorian Magic
Wed, Jun 25, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room
Join us for an overview of the "Golden Age" of magic, from Jean Robert-Houdin through George Melies.
Registration opens Wednesday, June 11 2025 at 9:00am
Gardner Branch Afternoon Book Club
Thu, Jun 26, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room
Come join us on the fourth Thursday of every month for a lively book discussion.
Move & Make Preschool Storytime
Fri, Jun 27, 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room
Encourage a love of reading through sharing stories and rhymes. A craft is included. For ages 3-5. Registration required.
Registration opens Friday, June 13 2025 at 10:00am
Pigments of Your Imagination - Magic Show
Sat, Jun 28, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Meeting Room
Are you ready to let your imagination go wild? Join us and magical storyteller Conrad Cologne for "Pigments of Your Imagination" magic show!
Registration opens Saturday, June 14 2025 at 9:00am
Summer Reading Craft Day!
Tue, Jul 01, 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Meeting Room
Tuesday is craft day at the library!  Each week we will have a different project to make.  Come over and join in the fun.   Registration is required.
Registration opens Tuesday, June 17 2025 at 12:30pm
Crochet Club for Kids
Tue, Jul 01, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Meeting Room
Learn to crochet with Miss Amy! For kids 10-18 years old with basic crochet knowledge. Enhance your skills and work on a guided project over 8 weeks. Please register.
BYOB (Bring Your Own Book) Talk at the Gardner Branch
Tue, Jul 01, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room
Join the conversation! This isn't your ordinary book club. Bring and talk about what you are reading. Choose your own titles and share recommendations with other book lovers.
Registration opens Tuesday, June 3 2025 at 6:00pm
Patriotic Star Garland - Adult Arts & Crafts
Thu, Jul 03, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room
Cut, score, and fold red, white, and blue paper stars into a patriotic garland to celebrate USA through the holidays and all year long! Please register everyone in your group participating.
Registration opens Thursday, June 19 2025 at 9:00am
Library Closed - Fourth of July
Fri, Jul 04, All day
All library branches will be closed.
Library Closed - Fourth of July
Sat, Jul 05, All day
All library branches will be closed.
Micro Makers
Mon, Jul 07, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Meeting Room
We will create simple programs while also gaining an understanding of how coding and hardware work together. No prior experience needed! Ages 8+ welcome. Please register each participant.
Registration opens Monday, June 9 2025 at 1:00pm
Creative Adventures in Origami
Mon, Jul 07, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room
Learn the art of origami & build your skills to create a variety of folded paper projects together. Program runs the first Monday of each month for 3 months. Ages 13 & up. Registration required.
Summer Reading Craft Day!
Tue, Jul 08, 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Meeting Room
Tuesday is craft day at the library!  Each week we will have a different project to make.  Come over and join in the fun.   Registration is required.
Registration opens Tuesday, June 24 2025 at 12:30pm
Crochet Club for Kids
Tue, Jul 08, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Meeting Room
Learn to crochet with Miss Amy! For kids 10-18 years old with basic crochet knowledge. Enhance your skills and work on a guided project over 8 weeks. Please register.
Friends of the Warren County Library- Gardner Branch
Thu, Jul 10, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Conference Room
As the Library's support group, the Friends do everything from raising funds to helping sponsor programs. Join them as they discuss their current fundraising plans. All are welcome.
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