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Trail Tales: Mammals
2025-06-23 10:30:00 2025-06-23 11:30:00 America/New_York Trail Tales: Mammals 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. Catherine Dickson Hofman Branch - Meeting Room

Monday, June 23
10:30am - 11:30am

Add to Calendar 2025-06-23 10:30:00 2025-06-23 11:30:00 America/New_York Trail Tales: Mammals 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. Catherine Dickson Hofman Branch - 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.

AGE GROUP: | Kids | Families |

EVENT TYPE: | Storytime | Animals |

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Catherine Dickson Hofman Branch
Phone: 908-818-1280
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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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The Catherine Dickson Hofman Branch is located in Blairstown on Lambert Rd. off of Rte. 94. The branch offers a children’s area, public computers, and a large public meeting room.

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Playdate at the Library
Mon, Jun 08, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Children's Area
In the Children's Area; no registration needed. Drop by the Library or stay after Storytime for open play in a supportive and nurturing environment with other families with toddlers and preschoolers.
From Page to Screen
Thu, Jun 11, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Conference Room
Lights, camera, action! Join us on the soundstage for a book discussion group where we'll read and dissect books that have been adapted into films or television series. Click for more details. Adults.
Summer Fun - A Garden Grows
Mon, Jun 15, 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room
Preschoolers are invited for hands-on fun, stories, songs, and more at this special summer storytime! This week we'll be celebrating gardening by planting a flower and vegetable. Please register.
Playdate at the Library
Mon, Jun 15, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Children's Area
In the Children's Area; no registration needed. Drop by the Library or stay after Storytime for open play in a supportive and nurturing environment with other families with toddlers and preschoolers.
Reading Renegades: CDH Book Discussion Group - Jan-June Session
Tue, Jun 16, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Conference Room,Meeting Room
Literary fiction, biography, graphic novels, or genre fiction - you never know what we'll read next! Third Tuesday @ 1pm; for ages 18 and up. Register for a 6 month session, ending in June of 2026.
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Paws for a Book!
Tue, Jun 16, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Pick your favorite book to read to a dog! Register for a 10 minute session with a certified therapy dog. Best for ages over 3. We recommend having a book picked out prior to your start time.
Writer's Group
Thu, Jun 18, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Conference Room
Learn about the craft of writing and get constructive feedback on your own writing projects. For both beginning and seasoned writers. Click for more info.
This event is full
Library Closed - Juneteenth
Fri, Jun 19, All day
All library branches will be closed.
Summer Fun - Bugs, Bugs, Bugs!
Mon, Jun 22, 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room
Preschoolers are invited for hands-on fun, stories, songs, and more at this special summer storytime! This week we'll be celebrating gardening by planting a flower and vegetable. Please register.
Registration opens Monday, June 8 2026 at 9:00am
Playdate at the Library
Mon, Jun 22, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Children's Area
In the Children's Area; no registration needed. Drop by the Library or stay after Storytime for open play in a supportive and nurturing environment with other families with toddlers and preschoolers.
New Jersey's Revolutionary Rivalry - The Untold Story of Colonel Tye & Captain Huddy
Tue, Jun 23, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room
Join author Rick Geffken as he reveals the stories of two obscure enemies who died and rose to fame for their beliefs in independence.
Registration opens Tuesday, June 9 2026 at 9:00am
Reading is Dino-Mite Magic Show
Wed, Jun 24, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room
Join magician Brian Richards for this jam-packed magic show that includes comedy, puppets, story-telling, and tons of audience participation!
Registration opens Wednesday, June 10 2026 at 9:00am
Summer Kickoff! Session 1 - With Bubbles!
Thu, Jun 25, 1:00pm - 1:30pm
Meeting Room
It's time for Summer at the Library at CDH! Join us for an awesome bubble show, snacks and more! Space is limited, please register everyone, even adults!!
Summer Kickoff! Session 2 - With Bubbles!
Thu, Jun 25, 2:00pm - 2:30pm
Meeting Room
It's time for Summer at the Library at CDH! Join us for an awesome bubble show, snacks and more! Space is limited, please register everyone, even adults!!
Registration opens Thursday, June 11 2026 at 9:00am
Summer Kickoff! Session 3 - With Bubbles!
Thu, Jun 25, 3:00pm - 3:30pm
Meeting Room
It's time for Summer at the Library at CDH! Join us for an awesome bubble show, snacks and more! Space is limited, please register everyone, even adults!!
Registration opens Thursday, June 11 2026 at 9:00am
Tape Resist Painting- Dino Bones Art - For ages 6-11
Fri, Jun 26, 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Meeting Room
Using tape and liquid watercolors, create your own dinosaur with a visible skeleton! Dress for a mess. Please register all children attending.
Registration opens Friday, June 12 2026 at 2:00pm
Tape Resist Painting- Dino Bones Art - For ages 6-11
Fri, Jun 26, 3:00pm - 3:45pm
Meeting Room
Using tape and liquid watercolors, create your own dinosaur with a visible skeleton! Dress for a mess. Please register all children attending.
Registration opens Friday, June 12 2026 at 3:00pm
Summer Fun - Popcorn Nell!
Mon, Jun 29, 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room
Preschoolers are invited for hands-on fun, stories, songs, and more at this special summer storytime! This week we'll be celebrating popcorn by making our own and learning about corn. Register.
Registration opens Monday, June 15 2026 at 9:00am
Playdate at the Library
Mon, Jun 29, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Children's Area
In the Children's Area; no registration needed. Drop by the Library or stay after Storytime for open play in a supportive and nurturing environment with other families with toddlers and preschoolers.
Cookie Decorating Workshop - For kids!
Mon, Jun 29, 5:00pm - 5:30pm
Meeting Room
Learn to decorate cookies & bring home a tasty treat! Join us for this creative program. Registration required. For ages 6 -12, children under 9 will need an adult (adult need not register).
Registration opens Monday, June 15 2026 at 9:00am
Cupcake Decorating - Adults
Mon, Jun 29, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room
Learn piping techniques & make cupcakes with a seasonal design at this workshop presented by Amanda Scalone of The Flour Shoppe. Adults & teens 16 & up. Registration required. Click for allergy info.
Registration opens Monday, June 15 2026 at 9:00am
Gotta Hop-LIVE! - Kid's Gazebo Concert
Tue, Jun 30, 10:00am - 11:00am
Gazebo
Get ready to bounce! Nationally recognized children's recording artist David Jack brings his high-energy kids' concert to the library gazebo!
Registration opens Tuesday, June 16 2026 at 9:00am
Stitched Stories - Embroidery 101
Tue, Jun 30, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room
Every stitch tells a story. In this beginner-friendly embroidery workshop, we'll cover the split stitch, French knot, easy needle-threading techniques, and more.
Registration opens Tuesday, June 16 2026 at 9:00am
Draw and Discover - Charcoal for Non-Artists
Tue, Jun 30, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room
Inspired by the American landscape in all its forms-from coastlines to deserts, mountains to fields, this expressive drawing workshop is designed especially for those with no artistic experience.
Registration opens Tuesday, June 16 2026 at 9:00am
Rave On - Jammin' in July!
Wed, Jul 01, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Gazebo
Kick off our gazebo concert series with music of the late 1950s rock & roll era, covering Buddy Holly, Roy Orbison, Elvis Presley, and others! Registration required. Click for important info.
Registration opens Wednesday, June 17 2026 at 9:00am
Literary Tea - Classics Book Discussion Group
Thu, Jul 02, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room
This evening book group meets on the 1st Thursday of every month at 6pm for a discussion of one of the classics. Open to adults only. Registration for a 6-month session required. Click for more info.
This event is full
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.
Summer Fun - Going on a Bear Hunt!
Mon, Jul 06, 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room
Preschoolers are invited for hands-on fun, stories, songs, and more at this special summer storytime! This week we'll be super brave as we learn about bears. Registration required.
Registration opens Monday, June 22 2026 at 9:00am
Playdate at the Library
Mon, Jul 06, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Children's Area
In the Children's Area; no registration needed. Drop by the Library or stay after Storytime for open play in a supportive and nurturing environment with other families with toddlers and preschoolers.
Dino Puppets! - with Professor Al O'Saurus
Tue, Jul 07, 11:00am - 12:00pm
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 11:00am
Diggin' For Dinosaurs
Wed, Jul 08, 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 Wednesday, June 24 2026 at 9:00am
StoneHearth Bluegrass - Jammin' in July
Wed, Jul 08, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Gazebo
Enjoy the 2nd in our outdoor gazebo concert series & hear Bluegrass, Country, Popular music & some of their own creations! Registration is required, click for important details.
From Page to Screen
Thu, Jul 09, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Conference Room
Lights, camera, action! Join us on the soundstage for a book discussion group where we'll read and dissect books that have been adapted into films or television series. Click for more details. Adults.
The Art of Wabi-Sabi: Embracing Imperfection
Sat, Jul 11, 12:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room
Join cone9colab artists Robert Diken, Simon Keller and Nolan Yamashiro for a workshop celebrating the Art of Wabi-Sabi, sometimes described as the beauty that is imperfect, impermanent and incomplete.
Registration opens Friday, June 26 2026 at 9:00am
Terrific Tunes! - with Mr. Raymond
Mon, Jul 13, 10:00am - 10:45am
Meeting Room
Mr. Raymond is back with his guitar and silly songs! Click for important details before registering.
Registration opens Monday, June 15 2026 at 10:00am
Playdate at the Library
Mon, Jul 13, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Children's Area
In the Children's Area; no registration needed. Drop by the Library or stay after Storytime for open play in a supportive and nurturing environment with other families with toddlers and preschoolers.
Terrific Tunes! - with Mr. Raymond
Mon, Jul 13, 11:00am - 11:45am
Meeting Room
Mr. Raymond is back with his guitar and silly songs! Click for important details before registering.
Registration opens Monday, June 15 2026 at 11:00am
Scavenger Hunt & Dino Dig - With the Girls Scouts of Northern New Jersey
Tue, Jul 14, 10:30am - 11:30am
Meeting Room
Be a Paleontologist for a day! Search for and dig up toy dino eggs and discover the dinosaurs within them, including the T-Rex, Dilophosaurus, Ankylosaurus, & more!
Registration opens Tuesday, June 30 2026 at 9:00am
Eyes of the Wild - For ages 5 and up.
Wed, Jul 15, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room
Eyes of the Wild is back! Learn how to be a friend to animals and the earth! Come see a variety of interesting animals presented by the always entertaining Eyes of the Wild. Ages 5 and up.
Registration opens Wednesday, July 1 2026 at 9:00am
Water Street Band - Jammin' in July!
Wed, Jul 15, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Enjoy the 3rd of our gazebo concerts and experience Folk & Indie/Americana/Pop Rock with honest lyrics and undeniably gorgeous harmonies. Registration required. Outdoor event, click for more details.
Registration opens Wednesday, July 1 2026 at 9:00am
Family Storytime - Ages 2-5 and siblings
Thu, Jul 16, 10:00am - 10:45am
Meeting Room
Join Ms. Michele for stories, songs, and silly fun! Activities will be geared toward preschool, but all ages are welcome! Registration is required.
Registration opens Thursday, July 2 2026 at 10:00am
Writer's Group
Thu, Jul 16, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Conference Room
Learn about the craft of writing and get constructive feedback on your own writing projects. For both beginning and seasoned writers. Click for more info.
This event is full
Summer Fun - Oceans!
Mon, Jul 20, 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room
Preschoolers are invited for hands-on fun, stories, songs, and more at this special summer storytime! This week we'll be celebrating the ocean by creating our own jellyfish and sea turtles. Register.
Registration opens Monday, July 6 2026 at 9:00am
Playdate at the Library
Mon, Jul 20, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Children's Area
In the Children's Area; no registration needed. Drop by the Library or stay after Storytime for open play in a supportive and nurturing environment with other families with toddlers and preschoolers.
Kindie Rock with Key Wilde
Tue, Jul 21, 10:00am - 11:00am
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
Reading Renegades: CDH Book Discussion Group - July - Dec Session
Tue, Jul 21, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Conference Room
Literary fiction, biography, graphic novels, or genre fiction - you never know what we'll read next! Third Tuesday @ 1pm; for ages 18 and up. Register for a 6 month session, ending in December of 2026
Registration opens Tuesday, June 16 2026 at 9:00am
Paws for a Book!
Tue, Jul 21, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Meeting Room
Pick your favorite book to read to a dog! Register for a 10 minute session with a certified therapy dog. Best for ages over 3. We recommend having a book picked out prior to your start time.
Registration opens Tuesday, June 23 2026 at 4:30pm
TacoCat Soiree concert - Jammin' in July!
Wed, Jul 22, 6:30pm - 7:45pm
Gazebo
#4 in our gazebo concert series features a duo serving up acoustic goodness from the 60's on up to the 90's! Please bring a blanket or chair. Registration required, please click for important details.
Registration opens Wednesday, July 8 2026 at 9:00am
Fairy House Craft - For ages 6-11
Thu, Jul 23, 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Meeting Room
Our fluttery friends are jealous of our sturdy homes! Flowers aren't the best when it's windy or raining. Craft your very own fairy house with us. Please register each child attending.
Registration opens Thursday, July 9 2026 at 2:00pm
Fairy House Craft - For ages 6-11
Thu, Jul 23, 3:00pm - 3:45pm
Meeting Room
Our fluttery friends are jealous of our sturdy homes! Flowers aren't the best when it's windy pr raining. Craft your very own fairy house with us. Please register each child attending.
Registration opens Thursday, July 9 2026 at 3:00pm
Peas & Carrots - Kid's Gazebo Concert
Mon, Jul 27, 10:00am - 11:00am
Gazebo
Musical fun for ages 2-7! Sing & dance along with Lisa! Space is limited, please register all children attending. Weather permitting, we'll be outside so bring a blanket or chair, hats & sunscreen!
Registration opens Monday, July 13 2026 at 9:00am
Playdate at the Library
Mon, Jul 27, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Children's Area
In the Children's Area; no registration needed. Drop by the Library or stay after Storytime for open play in a supportive and nurturing environment with other families with toddlers and preschoolers.
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