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Registration opens:
July 02nd, 2025

Summer Fun

Oceans!
2025-07-16 14:00:00 2025-07-16 15:00:00 America/New_York Summer Fun Preschoolers are invited for hands-on fun, stories, songs, and more at this special summer storytime! This week we'll be celebrating the ocean by creating our own jellyfish and sea turtles. Register. Catherine Dickson Hofman Branch - Meeting Room

Wednesday, July 16
2:00pm - 3:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-07-16 14:00:00 2025-07-16 15:00:00 America/New_York Summer Fun Preschoolers are invited for hands-on fun, stories, songs, and more at this special summer storytime! This week we'll be celebrating the ocean by creating our own jellyfish and sea turtles. Register. Catherine Dickson Hofman Branch - Meeting Room

Preschoolers are invited for hands-on fun, stories, songs, and more at this special summer storytime! This week we'll be celebrating the ocean by creating our own jellyfish and sea turtles. Register.

AGE GROUP: | Pre-School |

EVENT TYPE: | Storytime | Crafts & Hobbies |

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

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Mon, Jun 02 Closed
Tue, Jun 03 Closed
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Thu, Jun 05 Closed
Fri, Jun 06 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

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.
Summer Fun - Gardening
Wed, Jun 18, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Preschoolers are invited for hands-on fun, stories, songs, and more at this special summer storytime! This week we'll be celebrating gardening by planting a flower and vegetable. Please register.
Registration opens Wednesday, June 4 2025 at 9:00am
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.
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.
Summer Fun - Butterflies!
Wed, Jun 25, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room
Preschoolers are invited for hands-on fun, stories, songs, and more at this special summer storytime! This week we'll be celebrating gardening by planting a flower and vegetable. Please register.
Registration opens Wednesday, June 11 2025 at 9:00am
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.
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
Summer Fun - Popcorn!
Wed, Jul 02, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room
Preschoolers are invited for hands-on fun, stories, songs, and more at this special summer storytime! This week we'll be celebrating popcorn by making our own and learning about corn. Register.
Registration opens Wednesday, June 18 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 Humpback 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 Humpback 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 Humpback 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 Humpback 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
Summer Fun - Going on a Bear Hunt!
Wed, Jul 09, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room
Preschoolers are invited for hands-on fun, stories, songs, and more at this special summer storytime! This week we'll be super brave as we learn about bears. Registration required.
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
Flower Garden Art - Edible Art
Tue, Jul 15, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room
Kids aged 6 to 12 will make their own flower themed artworks using candy, pretzels, & crackers. Creativity & a sweet tooth required! Space is limited, please register each child attending.
Registration opens Tuesday, July 1 2025 at 9:00am
Trail Tales: Monarch Butterflies
Wed, Jul 16, 10:30am - 11:30am
Meeting Room
Join us as we explore monarch butterflies through story, craft, and an outdoor adventure with Warren County Park's Naturalist, Jennifer Correa-Kruegel. Please register all participants.
Summer Fun - Oceans!
Wed, Jul 16, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room
Preschoolers are invited for hands-on fun, stories, songs, and more at this special summer storytime! This week we'll be celebrating the ocean by creating our own jellyfish and sea turtles. Register.
Registration opens Wednesday, July 2 2025 at 9:00am
Brick Squad
Thu, Jul 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.
Registration opens Thursday, June 19 2025 at 1:00pm
Carnaby Street Duo - Welcome Back Concert Series!
Thu, Jul 17, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Gazebo
Get your groove on at the gazebo with music of the 1960's! Registration required. Please bring a blanket or chair. Click for more details.
Registration opens Thursday, July 3 2025 at 9:00am
World Building Workshop
Sat, Jul 19, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room
Learn about the different aspects that make a world feel real and immersive: people, schools, governments, histories, maps, and lore. Click for more details.
Registration opens Tuesday, July 1 2025 at 9:00am
Around the World - Edible Art
Mon, Jul 21, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room
Kids aged up to 6 & their parent will make their own World themed artworks using candy, pretzels, and crackers. Creativity & a sweet tooth required! Space is limited, please register all children.
Registration opens Monday, July 7 2025 at 9:00am
Science Heroes: Adventure of the Missing Color
Tue, Jul 22, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room
Join Science Heroes on our mission to turn science into an adventure! This show is best for kids in grades K-5. Click for more details.
Registration opens Tuesday, July 8 2025 at 9:00am
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