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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

We're closed Monday May 26
Mon, May 26 Closed
Tue, May 27 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, May 28 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, May 29 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, May 30 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, May 31 9:00AM to 4:00PM
Sun, Jun 01 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 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!
Registration is now closed
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 is now closed
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
Registration opens Tuesday, June 10 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.
Registration opens Tuesday, June 10 2025 at 9:00am
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.
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.
Registration opens Tuesday, June 10 2025 at 9:00am
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.
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