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Registration opens:
June 09th, 2025

Animal Sculptures

with Crayola Imagine Arts Academy
2025-06-23 11:00:00 2025-06-23 12:00:00 America/New_York Animal Sculptures It's time to turn a fantastical dream into a fantastic work of art! Southwest Branch - Meeting Room

Monday, June 23
11:00am - 12:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-06-23 11:00:00 2025-06-23 12:00:00 America/New_York Animal Sculptures It's time to turn a fantastical dream into a fantastic work of art! Southwest Branch - Meeting Room

Southwest Branch

Meeting Room

It's time to turn a fantastical dream into a fantastic work of art!

Let's go to Oaxaca, Mexico and learn the story of the alebrije dream and how it unleased a whole new art form.  We'll take our creativity to the wild side by blending fauna and flora into amazing animal sculptures.  For ages 5-12.  Space is limited.  Please register all children in your group who will be participating.

Made possible by funds from the Warren County Division of Cultural and Heritage Affairs, a partner of the New Jersey State Council on the Arts, and with support from the Southwest Friends of the Warren County Library.

AGE GROUP: | Kids |

EVENT TYPE: | Crafts & Hobbies | Arts & Culture |

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Southwest Branch
Phone: 908-818-1280
Hours

Today's hours

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

Mon, May 05 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, May 06 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, May 07 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, May 08 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, May 09 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, May 10 9:00AM to 4:00PM
Sun, May 11 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, May 07, 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, May 08, 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, May 08, 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.
1000 Books Storytime
Tue, May 13, 10:00am - 10:45am
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!
The Butterfly Miracle
Tue, May 13, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Meeting Room
The Butterfly Miracle will take you on a journey of the four stages of a Monarch butterfly's life cycle, its migration and how we can help their population grow.
Preschool Pals Storytime
Wed, May 14, 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, May 15, 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, May 15, 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, May 16, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room
Join us for a Friday afternoon movie courtesy of the Kanopy database of films, documentaries and musicals.
Southwest Branch Friends Meeting
Tue, May 20, 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.
Preschool Pals Storytime
Wed, May 21, 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, May 21, 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, May 22, 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, May 22, 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 - Memorial Day Weekend
Sat, May 24, All day
All library branches will be closed.
Library Closed - Memorial Day
Mon, May 26, All day
All library branches will be closed.
Check Em' Out Book Club
Tue, May 27, 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.
Preschool Pals Storytime
Wed, May 28, 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!
What Makes Magic...Magic?
Wed, May 28, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room
Join Bill Wisch, the only protégé of Slydini, for an intimate performance of masterful sleight of hand magic & industry anecdotes! Best suited for fans over the age of 10. Registration required.
Registration opens Wednesday, May 14 2025 at 9:00am
Toddler Storytime
Thu, May 29, 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, May 29, 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, May 30, 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, May 30, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room
Join us for a Friday afternoon movie courtesy of the Kanopy database of films, documentaries and musicals.
Super Comedy, Magic, and Juggling Show
Sat, May 31, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room
Join in the laughter and fun with Pat Davison and Tess as they wow us with their magic and juggling tricks! Please register everyone in your group who will be attending.
Registration opens Friday, May 16 2025 at 9:00am
Cancelled
Preschool Pals Storytime
Wed, Jun 04, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Preschool Pals Storytime helps children develop essential skills for school, such as listening, language, and early literacy while having fun!
Cancelled
Toddler Storytime
Thu, Jun 05, 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, Jun 05, 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, Jun 05, 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 Thursday, May 22 2025 at 9:00am
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.
Registration opens Tuesday, May 20 2025 at 9:00am
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.
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.
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!
Registration opens Monday, June 9 2025 at 9:00am
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.
Registration opens Monday, June 9 2025 at 9:00am
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.
Registration opens Tuesday, June 10 2025 at 9:00am
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 Party
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 Party
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
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