Skip to main content
close
font 1 font 2 font 3
Reset to standard size
Font size options
Increase or decrease the font size for this website by clicking on the 'A's.
Yellow on Black White on Black Soft Greys Black on Linen Black on White
Reset to default contrast
Contrast options
Choose a color combination to give the most comfortable contrast.

Registration opens:
October 02nd, 2025

The Rise and Fall of Spiritualism in the Victorian Era
2025-10-16 18:00:00 2025-10-16 19:00:00 America/New_York The Rise and Fall of Spiritualism in the Victorian Era Join us as we review the spiritualism movement in the Victorian Era and how magicians played a role in discrediting the movement. Southwest Branch - Meeting Room

Thursday, October 16
6:00pm - 7:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-10-16 18:00:00 2025-10-16 19:00:00 America/New_York The Rise and Fall of Spiritualism in the Victorian Era Join us as we review the spiritualism movement in the Victorian Era and how magicians played a role in discrediting the movement. Southwest Branch - Meeting Room

Southwest Branch

Meeting Room

Join us as we review the spiritualism movement in the Victorian Era and how magicians played a role in discrediting the movement.

Spiritualism is based on the belief that the spirits of the dead exist, and have the ability and willingness to communicate with the living.  We review the rise of this movement, starting with the Fox Sisters in upstate New York, through the appearance of charlatans who discredited the movement.  Harry Houdini and other magicians helped to expose false mediums who were deceiving the public for profit.  Our presenter will demonstrate some of the magic techniques used by these frauds.  Please register everyone in your group who will be attending.

This program is being offered in recognition of Warren County's Bicentennial celebration.

AGE GROUP: | Adult |

EVENT TYPE: | History |

TAGS: | |

Southwest Branch
Phone: 908-818-1280
Hours

Today's hours

We're open 9:00AM to 6:00PM

Mon, Sep 22 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Sep 23 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Sep 24 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Sep 25 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Sep 26 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Sep 27 9:00AM to 4:00PM
Sun, Sep 28 Closed
previous
this week
next
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

Check Em' Out Book Club
Fri, Sep 26, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Conference Room
Come join our afternoon Book Club as we Check Out some new books and genres. Going forward, a new genre will be chosen each month. Come read, share and enjoy the conversation.
Manhattan Short Film Festival
Fri, Sep 26, 2:00pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room
Love films? Your vote might help one of these short films win an Oscar! Click for more details.
Registration is now closed
Crafty Bookworms Storytime - Ages 3-5
Wed, Oct 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.
This event is full
Manhattan Short Film Festival
Wed, Oct 01, 5:00pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room
Love films? Your vote might help one of these short films win an Oscar! Click for more details.
Rescheduled
Budding Bookworms Storytime - Ages 1-3
Thu, Oct 02, 10:00am - 10:30am
New date Friday, October 03, 10:00am - 10:30am
We welcome our littlest patrons to the library to enjoy stories with their caregivers and peers. This interactive storytime promotes early literacy and socialization for babies and toddlers ages 1-3.
Maker Drop-In
Thu, Oct 02, 5:00pm - 7:45pm
Maker Space
Open to kids, teens, and adults. Bring your own project or try one of our guided mini-projects designed to spark creativity and innovation. Basic maker supplies and tools will be available.
Budding Bookworms Storytime - Ages 1-3
Fri, Oct 03, 10:00am - 10:30am
Meeting Room
We welcome our littlest patrons to the library to enjoy stories with their caregivers and peers. This interactive storytime promotes early literacy and socialization for babies and toddlers ages 1-3.
This event is full
Friday Flicks
Fri, Oct 03, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room
Join us for a Friday afternoon movie courtesy of the Kanopy database of films, documentaries and musicals.
Kindergarten Celebration Storytime
Fri, Oct 03, 4:45pm - 5:45pm
Exclusive event for Kinder students who did the challenge from the goody bag! Bring your completed challenge to any branch to register. Let's celebrate Kindergarten with a story, music, and craft.
Please contact the library to register for this event.
Manhattan Short Film Festival
Sat, Oct 04, 1:00pm - 3:30pm
Meeting Room
Love films? Your vote might help one of these short films win an Oscar! Click for more details.
Long-Term Care Protection
Tue, Oct 07, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room
Join us as we learn about our options for long-term care protection. The presenter will provide information to help make the best decision for you and your loved ones.
Crafty Bookworms Storytime - Ages 3-5
Wed, Oct 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.
This event is full
Board Game Night
Wed, Oct 08, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room
Get ready to roll the dice and shuffle the deck at Board Game Night! Make new friends and have fun playing a different board game every month. All ages welcome.
Budding Bookworms Storytime - Ages 1-3
Thu, Oct 09, 10:00am - 10:30am
Meeting Room
We welcome our littlest patrons to the library to enjoy stories with their caregivers and peers. This interactive storytime promotes early literacy and socialization for babies and toddlers ages 1-3.
This event is full
Maker Drop-In
Thu, Oct 09, 5:00pm - 7:45pm
Maker Space
Open to kids, teens, and adults. Bring your own project or try one of our guided mini-projects designed to spark creativity and innovation. Basic maker supplies and tools will be available.
Together We Can Change Lives
Thu, Oct 09, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Conference Room
Do you want to give back to your community in a meaningful way? Learn about New Jersey's Foster Care and Adoption program and how you can become a licensed resource caregiver for children in need.
Halloween Movie Music - with Pianist Patrick Kerssen
Sat, Oct 11, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room
Get into the holiday spirit with this program of Halloween movie favorites! With songs from the films released over the last 70 plus years, there is something for everyone in this program.
Library Closed - Columbus Day
Mon, Oct 13, All day
All library branches will be closed.
Crafty Bookworms Storytime - Ages 3-5
Wed, Oct 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.
This event is full
Festive Fall Wreath
Wed, Oct 15, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Maker Space
Create a festive fall wreath using an assortment of ribbons, pumpkins, acorns, and greenery. Attach a seasonal hanger and display the wreath on a door or wall of your home.
Registration opens Wednesday, October 1 2025 at 9:00am
Putting Local Legends in Our Poetry
Wed, Oct 15, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room
New Jersey is swarming with stories of witches, ghosts, goblins, and monsters. Participants will embrace all that is strange by examining a local, legendary figure that has impacted them.
Registration opens Wednesday, October 1 2025 at 9:00am
Rescheduled
Budding Bookworms Storytime - Ages 1-3
Thu, Oct 16, 10:00am - 10:30am
New date Friday, October 17, 10:00am - 10:30am
We welcome our littlest patrons to the library to enjoy stories with their caregivers and peers. This interactive storytime promotes early literacy and socialization for babies and toddlers ages 1-3.
Maker Drop-In
Thu, Oct 16, 5:00pm - 7:45pm
Maker Space
Open to kids, teens, and adults. Bring your own project or try one of our guided mini-projects designed to spark creativity and innovation. Basic maker supplies and tools will be available.
The Rise and Fall of Spiritualism in the Victorian Era
Thu, Oct 16, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room
Join us as we review the spiritualism movement in the Victorian Era and how magicians played a role in discrediting the movement.
Registration opens Thursday, October 2 2025 at 9:00am
Budding Bookworms Storytime - Ages 1-3
Fri, Oct 17, 10:00am - 10:30am
Meeting Room
We welcome our littlest patrons to the library to enjoy stories with their caregivers and peers. This interactive storytime promotes early literacy and socialization for babies and toddlers ages 1-3.
This event is full
Friday Flicks
Fri, Oct 17, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room
Join us for a Friday afternoon movie courtesy of the Kanopy database of films, documentaries and musicals.
STEM Story Lab - Kinder-Grade 2
Fri, Oct 17, 4:45pm - 5:45pm
Meeting Room
Join Ms. Michele for a fun and engaging STEM storytime designed especially for early elementary (K-2) kids. Please register all participants for this program.
An Evening with Guitarist Peter Biedermann
Mon, Oct 20, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room
Join us for a concert of fingerstyle guitar with Peter Biedermann.
Registration opens Monday, October 6 2025 at 9:00am
Southwest Branch Friends Meeting
Tue, Oct 21, 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.
Fall Cardmaking Class
Tue, Oct 21, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Maker Space
Using cardstock, patterned paper and rubber stamps, participants will creat four fall themed greeting cards. Please register everyone particpating.
Registration opens Tuesday, October 7 2025 at 9:00am
Labrador Literature: Read to a Dog
Wed, Oct 22, 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!
Maker Drop-In
Thu, Oct 23, 5:00pm - 7:45pm
Maker Space
Open to kids, teens, and adults. Bring your own project or try one of our guided mini-projects designed to spark creativity and innovation. Basic maker supplies and tools will be available.
Check 'Em Out Book Discussion - Afternoon
Fri, Oct 24, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
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 opens Friday, October 10 2025 at 9:00am
Check 'Em Out Book Discussion
Mon, Oct 27, 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 opens Tuesday, October 14 2025 at 9:00am
Glow Bubble Party
Tue, Oct 28, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Pop on over to the Southwest Branch for an amazing Glow Bubble Party!
Registration opens Tuesday, October 14 2025 at 9:00am
Maker Drop-In
Thu, Oct 30, 5:00pm - 7:45pm
Maker Space
Open to kids, teens, and adults. Bring your own project or try one of our guided mini-projects designed to spark creativity and innovation. Basic maker supplies and tools will be available.
Trick or Treat - at the Warren County Library Southwest Branch
Fri, Oct 31, 9:00am - 6:00pm
Stop by for candy, a craft kit, and photo. Come anytime during library hours (9:00am-6pm). No registration required.
Library Closed - Election Day
Tue, Nov 04, All day
All library branches will be closed.
Crafty Bookworms Storytime - Ages 3-5
Wed, Nov 05, 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.
This event is full
Budding Bookworms Storytime - Ages 1-3
Thu, Nov 06, 10:00am - 10:30am
Meeting Room
We welcome our littlest patrons to the library to enjoy stories with their caregivers and peers. This interactive storytime promotes early literacy and socialization for babies and toddlers ages 1-3.
This event is full
Maker Drop-In
Thu, Nov 06, 5:00pm - 7:45pm
Maker Space
Open to kids, teens, and adults. Bring your own project or try one of our guided mini-projects designed to spark creativity and innovation. Basic maker supplies and tools will be available.
Brick Squad - Ages 3-12
Fri, Nov 07, 10:30am - 11:30am
Meeting Room
Join us for an open build with the library's building bricks. Bring your imagination and creativity! We'll have the library's Lego books for inspiration. Please register each child.
Registration opens Sunday, September 28 2025 at 10:30am
Painting Workshop - with Do Art Productions
Fri, Nov 07, 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Meeting Room
A great time to tap into your own creations while sharing the experience and inspiration with others. 
Registration opens Friday, October 24 2025 at 9:00am
Library Closed - Veteran's Day
Tue, Nov 11, All day
All library branches will be closed.
Crafty Bookworms Storytime - Ages 3-5
Wed, Nov 12, 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.
Board Game Night
Wed, Nov 12, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room
Get ready to roll the dice and shuffle the deck at Board Game Night! Make new friends and have fun playing a different board game every month. All ages welcome.
Budding Bookworms Storytime - Ages 1-3
Thu, Nov 13, 10:00am - 10:30am
Meeting Room
We welcome our littlest patrons to the library to enjoy stories with their caregivers and peers. This interactive storytime promotes early literacy and socialization for babies and toddlers ages 1-3.
This event is full
Maker Drop-In
Thu, Nov 13, 5:00pm - 7:45pm
Maker Space
Open to kids, teens, and adults. Bring your own project or try one of our guided mini-projects designed to spark creativity and innovation. Basic maker supplies and tools will be available.
Together We Can Change Lives
Thu, Nov 13, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Conference Room
Do you want to give back to your community in a meaningful way? Learn about New Jersey's Foster Care and Adoption program and how you can become a licensed resource caregiver for children in need.
Registration opens Tuesday, October 14 2025 at 6:00pm
Little Scientists - PreK STEM Storytime
Fri, Nov 14, 10:30am - 11:30am
Meeting Room
Join us for a fun and engaging STEM story time designed especially for preschoolers. Each session will have a mini lesson, story, movement, and craft. Please register each child.
Registration opens Sunday, October 5 2025 at 10:30am
Friday Flicks
Fri, Nov 14, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room
Join us for a Friday afternoon movie courtesy of the Kanopy database of films, documentaries and musicals.
Registration opens Wednesday, October 15 2025 at 2:00pm
See all events