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Image for event: Meet Nile, The Inflatable Humback Whale

Registration opens:
June 25th, 2025

Meet Nile, The Inflatable Humback Whale

Session 1
2025-07-09 10:00:00 2025-07-09 10:30:00 America/New_York Meet Nile, The Inflatable Humback Whale The Whalemobile is coming! Please sign up for only 1 of four sessions. Click for more details. Catherine Dickson Hofman Branch - Meeting Room

Wednesday, July 09
10:00am - 10:30am

Add to Calendar 2025-07-09 10:00:00 2025-07-09 10:30:00 America/New_York Meet Nile, The Inflatable Humback Whale The Whalemobile is coming! Please sign up for only 1 of four sessions. Click for more details. Catherine Dickson Hofman Branch - Meeting Room

The Whalemobile is coming! Please sign up for only 1 of four sessions. Click for more details.

This 43 foot life sized inflatable humpback whale is swimming to our library for a fun, educational experience. Discover the remarkable similarities between whales and humans, and have the hands-on-experience of touching real whale artifacts!

This event is for GRADES 1-6. This is not a program for children under the age of 5. Space is extremely limited so every child must be registered in order to participate. Adults can enjoy viewing the whale artifacts while the children are inside the whale.

AGE GROUP: | Tweens | Kids |

EVENT TYPE: | Special Event |

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Catherine Dickson Hofman Branch
Phone: 908-818-1280
Hours

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We're closed Saturday May 24
Mon, May 19 Closed
Tue, May 20 Closed
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About the branch

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.

Upcoming Events

Library Closed - Memorial Day
Mon, May 26, All day
All library branches will be closed.
Write Your Wrongs - Writer Sessions
Thu, Jun 05, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room
For new and seasoned writers! Registration required, click for more details.
Write Your Wrongs - Writer Sessions
Thu, Jun 12, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room
For new and seasoned writers! Registration required, click for more details.
Brick Squad
Fri, Jun 13, 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.
Write Your Wrongs - Writer Sessions
Thu, Jun 19, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room
For new and seasoned writers! Registration required, click for more details.
Writer's Group
Thu, Jun 19, 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 - Juneteenth (observed)
Fri, Jun 20, All day
All library branches will be closed.
Trail Tales: Mammals
Mon, Jun 23, 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.
Write Your Wrongs - Writer Sessions
Thu, Jun 26, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room
For new and seasoned writers! Registration required, click for more details.
Pigments of Your Imagination - Magic Show
Sat, Jun 28, 10:30am - 11:30am
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
Micro Makers
Mon, Jun 30, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Meeting Room
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 Monday, June 2 2025 at 1:00pm
Alice's Adventures in Wonderland - Bright Star Touring Theatre
Tue, Jul 01, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room
The Lewis Carroll literary classic is magically brought to life in this 45 minute adventure. Click for more details.
Registration opens Tuesday, June 17 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.
Meet Nile, The Inflatable Humback Whale - Session 1
Wed, Jul 09, 10:00am - 10:30am
Meeting Room
The Whalemobile is coming! Please sign up for only 1 of four sessions. Click for more details.
Registration opens Wednesday, June 25 2025 at 9:00am
Meet Nile, The Inflatable Humback Whale - Session 2
Wed, Jul 09, 10:30am - 11:00am
Meeting Room
The Whalemobile is coming! Please sign up for only 1 of four sessions. Click for more details. 
Registration opens Wednesday, June 25 2025 at 9:00am
Meet Nile, The Inflatable Humback Whale - Session 3
Wed, Jul 09, 11:00am - 11:30am
Meeting Room
The Whalemobile is coming! Please sign up for only 1 of four sessions. Click for more details.
Registration opens Wednesday, June 25 2025 at 9:00am
Meet Nile, The Inflatable Humback Whale - Session 4
Wed, Jul 09, 11:30am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room
The Whalemobile is coming! Please sign up for only 1 of four sessions. Click for more details.
Registration opens Wednesday, June 25 2025 at 9:00am
Ultimate Johnny Cash - Welcome Back Concert Series!
Thu, Jul 10, 6:00pm - 7:45pm
Gazebo
Join us at the gazebo for the first of our concert series as we celebrate the music & legacy of the one & only Man In Black, Johnny Cash. Bring a blanket or chair, please register. Click for details.
Registration opens Thursday, June 26 2025 at 9:00am
Paws for a Book
Sat, Jul 12, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room
Pick your favorite book to read to a dog! Register for a 10 minute session by calling 908-362-8335 or visit the Catherine Dickson Hofman Branch & speak to a staff member. Registration begins June 28.
Big Jeff - Children's Gazebo Concert
Mon, Jul 14, 10:00am - 11:00am
Gazebo
Get ready for some musical fun! Big Jeff will have something for everyone at our gazebo concert. Registration required, click for more details.
Registration opens Monday, June 30 2025 at 9:00am
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