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Registration opens:
August 01st, 2025

Library Tour for Homeschool Families
2025-09-10 10:30:00 2025-09-10 12:00:00 America/New_York Library Tour for Homeschool Families Let's kick off the school year with a field trip to the library! Learn how to find books and information like a pro, see behind the scenes, and play library games. Please register all participants. Richard D Gardner Branch - Meeting Room

Wednesday, September 10
10:30am - 12:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-09-10 10:30:00 2025-09-10 12:00:00 America/New_York Library Tour for Homeschool Families Let's kick off the school year with a field trip to the library! Learn how to find books and information like a pro, see behind the scenes, and play library games. Please register all participants. Richard D Gardner Branch - Meeting Room

Let's kick off the school year with a field trip to the library! Learn how to find books and information like a pro, see behind the scenes, and play library games. Please register all participants.

AGE GROUP: | Tweens | Teen | Kids | Families |

EVENT TYPE: | Special Event |

TAGS: | Homeschool |

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

Today's hours

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

Mon, Jul 28 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Jul 29 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Jul 30 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Jul 31 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Aug 01 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Aug 02 9:00AM to 4:00PM
Sun, Aug 03 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

Book Page Tassels - A Teen Craft
Thu, Jul 31, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room
Cut strips from discarded books and craft into paper tassels you can attach to bookmarks, belt loops, key rings, or just about anything! Please register everyone in your group participating.
Move & Make Preschool Storytime - Ages 3-5
Fri, Aug 01, 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.
Creative Adventures in Origami
Mon, Aug 04, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room
Learn the art of origami & build your skills to create a variety of folded paper projects together. Program runs the first Monday of each month for 3 months. Ages 13 & up. Registration required.
This event is full
Summer Reading Craft Day!
Tue, Aug 05, 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Meeting Room
Tuesday is craft day at the library!  Each week we will have a different project to make.  Come over and join in the fun.   Registration is required.
This event is full
Crochet Club for Kids
Tue, Aug 05, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Meeting Room
Learn to crochet with Miss Amy! For kids 10-18 years old with basic crochet knowledge. Enhance your skills and work on a guided project over 8 weeks. Please register.
Registration is now closed
BYOB (Bring Your Own Book) Talk at the Gardner Branch
Tue, Aug 05, 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.
Warhol Inspired Pop Art
Wed, Aug 06, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room
Create a piece of Pop Art to celebrate Andy Warhol's birthday. All ages welcome. Young children will need adult assistance. Please register everyone attending.
Move & Make Preschool Storytime - Ages 3-5
Fri, Aug 08, 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.
Pop Art Kitties
Sat, Aug 09, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room
Inspired by Andy Warhol, an artist who colored the world the way he saw it! We will draw stylized cats in various positions and then color them with bold colors-or however you see your world!
This event is full
Summer Reading Craft Day!
Tue, Aug 12, 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Meeting Room
Tuesday is craft day at the library!  Each week we will have a different project to make.  Come over and join in the fun.   Registration is required.
Crochet Club for Kids
Tue, Aug 12, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Meeting Room
Learn to crochet with Miss Amy! For kids 10-18 years old with basic crochet knowledge. Enhance your skills and work on a guided project over 8 weeks. Please register.
Registration is now closed
Battle-Bots. Robotic Fun
Wed, Aug 13, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room
Have fun building and creating using your imagination. The program includes constructing a Battle-Bot, participating in the robot tug-o war, Olympic competition, soccer match, and more.
Friends of the Warren County Library- Gardner Branch
Thu, Aug 14, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Meeting 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 - Ages 3-5
Fri, Aug 15, 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, August 1 2025 at 10:00am
Trail Tales: Native Gardens
Mon, Aug 18, 10:30am - 11:30am
Meeting Room
Join us as we explore native gardens through story, craft, and an outdoor adventure with Warren County Park's Naturalist, Jennifer Correa-Kruegel. Please register all participants.
This event is full
Summer Reading Craft Day!
Tue, Aug 19, 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Meeting Room
Tuesday is craft day at the library!  Each week we will have a different project to make.  Come over and join in the fun.   Registration is required.
Registration opens Tuesday, August 5 2025 at 12:30pm
Crochet Club for Kids
Tue, Aug 19, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Meeting Room
Learn to crochet with Miss Amy! For kids 10-18 years old with basic crochet knowledge. Enhance your skills and work on a guided project over 8 weeks. Please register.
Registration is now closed
Fidget Key Rings - Teen Arts and Crafts
Thu, Aug 21, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room
Teens will learn to make a colorful and fun Fidget Key Ring with pony beads and cord.
Registration opens Thursday, August 7 2025 at 9:00am
Move & Make Preschool Storytime - Ages 3-5
Fri, Aug 22, 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, August 8 2025 at 10:00am
Gene Gardiner concert
Sat, Aug 23, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room
Gene Gardiner is back! Here the music of the Everly Brothers, Johnny Cash, Ricky Nelson & more! Click for more information.
Rescheduled
Kids Crochet Project
Tue, Aug 26, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
New date Tuesday, January 27, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Want to make a plushie? Click for more info!
Gardner Branch Afternoon Book Club
Thu, Aug 28, 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 - Ages 3-5
Fri, Aug 29, 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, August 15 2025 at 10:00am
Library Closed - Labor Day Weekend
Sat, Aug 30, All day
All library branches will be closed.
Library Closed - Labor Day
Mon, Sep 01, All day
All library branches will be closed.
Books & Bounces - Ages 0-2
Tue, Sep 02, 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room
Storytime for little ones from birth to age 2 and their caregivers. We'll share stories, rhymes, songs, and simple movement activities that support early language development and bonding.
BYOB (Bring Your Own Book) Talk at the Gardner Branch
Tue, Sep 02, 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.
Registration opens Tuesday, August 5 2025 at 6:00pm
1000 Books Storytime
Wed, Sep 03, 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!
Move & Make Preschool Storytime - Ages 3-5
Fri, Sep 05, 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, August 22 2025 at 10:00am
Creative Adventures in Origami
Mon, Sep 08, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room
Learn the art of origami & build your skills to create a variety of folded paper projects together. Program runs the first Monday of each month for 3 months. Ages 13 & up. Registration required.
This event is full
Books & Bounces - Ages 0-2
Tue, Sep 09, 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room
Storytime for little ones from birth to age 2 and their caregivers. We'll share stories, rhymes, songs, and simple movement activities that support early language development and bonding.
After School Book Adventures
Tue, Sep 09, 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, August 26 2025 at 4:30pm
Library Tour for Homeschool Families
Wed, Sep 10, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room
Let's kick off the school year with a field trip to the library! Learn how to find books and information like a pro, see behind the scenes, and play library games. Please register all participants.
Registration opens Friday, August 1 2025 at 9:00am
Friends of the Warren County Library- Gardner Branch
Thu, Sep 11, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Meeting 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 - Ages 3-5
Fri, Sep 12, 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, August 29 2025 at 10:00am
Books & Bounces - Ages 0-2
Tue, Sep 16, 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room
Storytime for little ones from birth to age 2 and their caregivers. We'll share stories, rhymes, songs, and simple movement activities that support early language development and bonding.
Registration opens Thursday, August 7 2025 at 10:00am
Move & Make Preschool Storytime - Ages 3-5
Fri, Sep 19, 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, September 5 2025 at 10:00am
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