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NJ Makers Day
2025-03-22 10:00:00 2025-03-22 15:00:00 America/New_York NJ Makers Day Drop in & sample hands-on creative STEM programs throughout the building including Who Dun It Fingerprinting, Engineering with Picatinny Arsenal Scientists, & many more!  Richard D Gardner Branch - Meeting Room

Saturday, March 22
10:00am - 3:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-03-22 10:00:00 2025-03-22 15:00:00 America/New_York NJ Makers Day Drop in & sample hands-on creative STEM programs throughout the building including Who Dun It Fingerprinting, Engineering with Picatinny Arsenal Scientists, & many more!  Richard D Gardner Branch - Meeting Room

Drop in & sample hands-on creative STEM programs throughout the building including Who Dun It Fingerprinting, Engineering with Picatinny Arsenal Scientists, & many more! 

Sample hands-on creative STEM programs throughout the building including giant spin art, making playdoh, experiments from Picatinny Arsenal, building with Home Depot, and many, many more! A great day for the whole family!

AGE GROUP: | All Ages |

EVENT TYPE: | STEAM & Maker | Special Event |

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

Today's hours

We're open 9:00AM to 4:00PM

Mon, Mar 03 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Mar 04 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Mar 05 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Mar 06 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Mar 07 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Mar 08 9:00AM to 4:00PM
Sun, Mar 09 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

Lapsit Storytime and Sing Along
Tue, Mar 11, 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.
Pickets and Persistence - War Service and Woman Suffrage
Tue, Mar 11, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Meeting Room
Meet Jeannette Rankin, portrayed by Carol Simon Levin, America's first female member of Congress.
After School Book Adventures
Tue, Mar 11, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Meeting Room
Come experience a book adventure!  Enjoy a snack during a read aloud or two, a time to move, and a fun themed activity. Best suited for kids in kindergarten - grade 3.
Lucky Clover Pot - Adult Arts & Crafts
Thu, Mar 13, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room
Make a cheerful lucky clover plant to welcome early spring!
This event is full
Friends of the Warren County Library- Gardner Branch
Thu, Mar 13, 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, Mar 14, 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.
Lapsit Storytime and Sing Along
Tue, Mar 18, 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.
Writer's Group
Thu, Mar 20, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Conference Room
Writer's Group focuses giving and getting feedback on creative works while also learning ways to stay motivated to write. The group has both in-person and online option. Click for more information.
Move & Make Preschool Storytime
Fri, Mar 21, 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.
NJ Makers Day
Sat, Mar 22, 10:00am - 3:00pm
Meeting Room
Drop in & sample hands-on creative STEM programs throughout the building including Who Dun It Fingerprinting, Engineering with Picatinny Arsenal Scientists, & many more! 
Lapsit Storytime and Sing Along
Tue, Mar 25, 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.
Kids Crochet Project
Tue, Mar 25, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Conference Room
Want to make a plushie? Click for more info!
Warren County Library Commission Meeting
Tue, Mar 25, 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.
McDermott's Handy - Irish Music
Wed, Mar 26, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room
Come take the "Byroads" with this duo & hear Celtic harp, fiddle, flute, guitar, banjo, tinwhistle & bouzouki. Did we mention the singing? Get read to join in with this talented duo. Please register.
Gardner Branch Afternoon Book Club
Thu, Mar 27, 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, Mar 28, 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, March 14 2025 at 10:00am
Lapsit Storytime and Sing Along
Tue, Apr 01, 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, Apr 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.
1000 Books Storytime
Wed, Apr 02, 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!
History of the Grange in Warren County, NJ - a Bicentennial Program
Thu, Apr 03, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room
Join presenter John Benedik as he traces the important history of agriculture and the Grange in Warren County, NJ.
Registration opens Thursday, March 20 2025 at 9:00am
Move & Make Preschool Storytime
Fri, Apr 04, 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, March 21 2025 at 10:00am
Creative Adventures in Doodling
Mon, Apr 07, 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+.
Registration opens Tuesday, March 25 2025 at 9:00am
Lapsit Storytime and Sing Along
Tue, Apr 08, 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.
After School Book Adventures
Tue, Apr 08, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Meeting Room
Come experience a book adventure!  Enjoy a snack during a read aloud or two, a time to move, and a fun themed activity. Best suited for kids in kindergarten - grade 3.
Registration opens Tuesday, March 25 2025 at 4:30pm
Friends of the Warren County Library- Gardner Branch
Thu, Apr 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.
Move & Make Preschool Storytime
Fri, Apr 11, 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, March 28 2025 at 10:00am
D.E.A.R. Character Storytime
Sat, Apr 12, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room
Dress as your favorite book character & hear a story read by Miss Amy dressed as a surprise book character! Enjoy a snack & craft as well to honor D.E.A.R. Day (Drop Everything And Read). Register.
Registration opens Saturday, March 29 2025 at 9:00am
Lapsit Storytime and Sing Along
Tue, Apr 15, 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.
Once Upon a Classic
Tue, Apr 15, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Meeting Room
Join us for a lively book discussion group where kids explore classic and modern stories filled with adventure, mystery, and imagination! Registration required for this event. Click to learn more.
Writer's Group
Thu, Apr 17, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Conference Room
Writer's Group focuses giving and getting feedback on creative works while also learning ways to stay motivated to write. The group has both in-person and online option. Click for more information.
Library Closed - Good Friday
Fri, Apr 18, All day
All library branches will be closed.
Alphabet Afternoons for Pre-K Learners
Mon, Apr 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.
Lapsit Storytime and Sing Along
Tue, Apr 22, 10:00am - 11:00am
Local History
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.
Pop-up Planetarium with Pearl Observatory
Tue, Apr 22, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room
Want to have an interstellar experience at the library? Click for more details.
Registration opens Tuesday, April 8 2025 at 9:00am
Pop-up Planetarium with Pearl Observatory copy
Tue, Apr 22, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Want to have an interstellar experience at the library? Click for more details.
Registration opens Tuesday, April 8 2025 at 9:00am
Warren County Library Commission Meeting
Tue, Apr 22, 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.
Gardner Branch Afternoon Book Club
Thu, Apr 24, 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, Apr 25, 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, April 11 2025 at 10:00am
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