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Registration opens:
July 16th, 2025

Color Your World With Books

Magic Show
2025-07-30 14:00:00 2025-07-30 15:00:00 America/New_York Color Your World With Books Join us for a fun show that is jam-packed with magic, comedy, puppets, juggling, story-telling, and tons of audience participation. Southwest Branch - Meeting Room

Wednesday, July 30
2:00pm - 3:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-07-30 14:00:00 2025-07-30 15:00:00 America/New_York Color Your World With Books Join us for a fun show that is jam-packed with magic, comedy, puppets, juggling, story-telling, and tons of audience participation. Southwest Branch - Meeting Room

Southwest Branch

Meeting Room

Join us for a fun show that is jam-packed with magic, comedy, puppets, juggling, story-telling, and tons of audience participation.

Watch as art comes to life and crayons seem to have a mind of their own, and hear a classic story about Elmer the colorful elephant.  This program is most appropriate for ages 5-11.  Please register everyone who will be attending, including adults.

AGE GROUP: | Kids | Families |

EVENT TYPE: | Special Event | Language & Literacy | Fun & Entertainment |

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Southwest Branch
Phone: 908-818-1280
Hours

Today's hours

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

Mon, Jun 09 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Jun 10 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Jun 11 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Jun 12 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Jun 13 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Jun 14 9:00AM to 4:00PM
Sun, Jun 15 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

Preschool Pals Storytime
Wed, Jun 11, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room
Preschool Pals Storytime helps children develop essential skills for school, such as listening, language, and early literacy while having fun!
Toddler Storytime
Thu, Jun 12, 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.
Maker Drop-In
Thu, Jun 12, 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.
Friday Flicks
Fri, Jun 13, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room
Join us for a Friday afternoon movie courtesy of the Kanopy database of films, documentaries and musicals.
Sensory Storytime - Pet Palooza
Mon, Jun 16, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room
Welcoming children of all abilities to our sensory friendly Storytime! Engage with exciting stories, move around, and play with hands-on activities.
Southwest Branch Friends Meeting
Tue, Jun 17, 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.
Brick Squad
Tue, Jun 17, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
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 participant.
Preschool Pals Storytime
Wed, Jun 18, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room
Preschool Pals Storytime helps children develop essential skills for school, such as listening, language, and early literacy while having fun!
Labrador Literature: Read to a Dog
Wed, Jun 18, 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!
Toddler Storytime
Thu, Jun 19, 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, Jun 19, 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.
Library Closed - Juneteenth (observed)
Fri, Jun 20, All day
All library branches will be closed.
Animal Sculptures - with Crayola Imagine Arts Academy
Mon, Jun 23, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room
It's time to turn a fantastical dream into a fantastic work of art!
This event is full
Artful Palettes - A Mini Art Exhibition
Mon, Jun 23, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Maker Space
Grab a mini canvas and some paint and let your creativity run wild! Using a tiny canvas; you can use paint, colored pencils or oil pastels to create a mini masterpiece.
Check Em' Out Book Club
Mon, Jun 23, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Conference Room
Come join our evening 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.
Girls Who Code
Tue, Jun 24, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room
Girls Who Code clubs serve as a place for students to spend time together while learning about computer science and building their confidence.
Preschool Pals Storytime
Wed, Jun 25, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room
Preschool Pals Storytime helps children develop essential skills for school, such as listening, language, and early literacy while having fun!
Summer Reading Kickoff Bubble Show
Wed, Jun 25, 1:00pm - 1:30pm
Meeting Room
Let's Color Our World and kickoff Summer Reading with a Bubble Party!
Registration opens Wednesday, June 11 2025 at 9:00am
Summer Reading Kickoff Bubble Show
Wed, Jun 25, 1:45pm - 2:15pm
Meeting Room
Let's Color Our World and kickoff Summer Reading with a Bubble Party!
Registration opens Wednesday, June 11 2025 at 9:00am
Toddler Storytime
Thu, Jun 26, 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.
Maker Drop-In
Thu, Jun 26, 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 Club
Fri, Jun 27, 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.
Friday Flicks
Fri, Jun 27, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room
Join us for a Friday afternoon movie courtesy of the Kanopy database of films, documentaries and musicals.
Color Our World Storytime, Craft, and Photos - With the Warren County Garden Club
Mon, Jun 30, 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room
Join us for a colorful storytime followed with a fun garden craft with the Warren County Garden Club and have a special family photo taken!
Registration opens Monday, June 16 2025 at 9:00am
Girls Who Code
Tue, Jul 01, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room
Girls Who Code clubs serve as a place for students to spend time together while learning about computer science and building their confidence.
Van Gogh-Style Self-Portrait
Wed, Jul 02, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room
In this project we will learn basic face proportions and use mixed media to make a vibrant, textured self-portrait in the style of Vincent Van Gogh.
Registration opens Wednesday, June 18 2025 at 9:00am
Maker Drop-In
Thu, Jul 03, 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.
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.
Diggin' for Dinosaurs
Tue, Jul 08, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room
Discover the exciting science of archaeology and paleontology as you excavate and assemble complete skeletal replicas from simulated "fossilized" rock!
Registration opens Tuesday, June 24 2025 at 9:00am
Girls Who Code
Tue, Jul 08, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room
Girls Who Code clubs serve as a place for students to spend time together while learning about computer science and building their confidence.
Preschool Pals Storytime
Wed, Jul 09, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room
Preschool Pals Storytime helps children develop essential skills for school, such as listening, language, and early literacy while having fun!
Board Game Night
Wed, Jul 09, 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.
Registration opens Wednesday, June 25 2025 at 9:00am
Toddler Storytime
Thu, Jul 10, 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.
Micro Makers
Thu, Jul 10, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Maker Space
We will create simple programs while also learning how code and hardware work together. No prior experience needed! Equipment will be provided. Ages 8+ welcome. Please register each participant.
Registration opens Thursday, June 12 2025 at 1:00pm
Maker Drop-In
Thu, Jul 10, 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, Jul 10, 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.
Brick Squad
Fri, Jul 11, 11:00am - 12:00pm
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 participant.
Registration opens Friday, June 13 2025 at 11:00am
Friday Flicks
Fri, Jul 11, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room
Join us for a Friday afternoon movie courtesy of the Kanopy database of films, documentaries and musicals.
Beyblade Bash
Mon, Jul 14, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room
Have fun battling and see whose Beyblade reigns supreme!
Registration opens Monday, June 30 2025 at 9:00am
Zoophoria - Wildlife Program
Tue, Jul 15, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room
You'll be on the edge of your seat with a hands-on experience like no other!
Registration opens Tuesday, July 1 2025 at 9:00am
Girls Who Code
Tue, Jul 15, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room
Girls Who Code clubs serve as a place for students to spend time together while learning about computer science and building their confidence.
Preschool Pals Storytime
Wed, Jul 16, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room
Preschool Pals Storytime helps children develop essential skills for school, such as listening, language, and early literacy while having fun!
Toddler Storytime
Thu, Jul 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.
Maker Drop-In
Thu, Jul 17, 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.
Feather Drawing - A Sketching Class for the "Non-Artist"
Mon, Jul 21, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room
Designed specifically for those who don't consider themselves artists, this class will equip you with foundational observational drawing skills and leave you with a stunning,realistic feather drawing.
Registration opens Monday, July 7 2025 at 9:00am
Girls Who Code
Tue, Jul 22, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room
Girls Who Code clubs serve as a place for students to spend time together while learning about computer science and building their confidence.
Book Journaling
Tue, Jul 22, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Maker Space
Calling all book lovers! Decorate your own personal journal this summer and keep track of all your favorite books! All supplies will be provided. For ages 12-17.
Registration opens Tuesday, July 8 2025 at 9:00am
Preschool Pals Storytime
Wed, Jul 23, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room
Preschool Pals Storytime helps children develop essential skills for school, such as listening, language, and early literacy while having fun!
Labrador Literature: Read to a Dog
Wed, Jul 23, 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!
Toddler Storytime
Thu, Jul 24, 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.
Puffy Paint Ice Cream Cones - Kids Craft
Thu, Jul 24, 1:00pm - 1:30pm
Maker Space
Make DIY puffy paint from glue and shaving cream to create realistic ice cream cones.
Registration opens Thursday, July 10 2025 at 9:00am
Puffy Paint Ice Cream Cones - Kids Craft
Thu, Jul 24, 2:00pm - 2:30pm
Maker Space
Make DIY puffy paint from glue and shaving cream to create realistic ice cream cones.
Registration opens Thursday, July 10 2025 at 9:00am
Maker Drop-In
Thu, Jul 24, 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.
Friday Flicks
Fri, Jul 25, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room
Join us for a Friday afternoon movie courtesy of the Kanopy database of films, documentaries and musicals.
Peas & Carrots - Kid's Music Concert
Mon, Jul 28, 12:00pm - 12:45pm
Meeting Room
Musical fun for ages 2-7! Sing & dance along with with Lisa! Space is limited, please register all children attending.
Registration opens Monday, July 14 2025 at 9:00am
Girls Who Code
Tue, Jul 29, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room
Girls Who Code clubs serve as a place for students to spend time together while learning about computer science and building their confidence.
Summer Cardmaking Class
Tue, Jul 29, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Maker Space
Join us for a fun cardmaking class! Using cardstock, patterned paper and rubber stamps, you will create four summer-themed greeting cards. Please register everyone who will be participating.
Registration opens Tuesday, July 15 2025 at 9:00am
Preschool Pals Storytime
Wed, Jul 30, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room
Preschool Pals Storytime helps children develop essential skills for school, such as listening, language, and early literacy while having fun!
Color Your World With Books - Magic Show
Wed, Jul 30, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room
Join us for a fun show that is jam-packed with magic, comedy, puppets, juggling, story-telling, and tons of audience participation.
Registration opens Wednesday, July 16 2025 at 9:00am
Toddler Storytime
Thu, Jul 31, 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.
Maker Drop-In
Thu, Jul 31, 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.
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