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Registration opens:
October 23rd, 2025

Craft Closet Cleanout
2025-11-06 10:00:00 2025-11-06 12:00:00 America/New_York Craft Closet Cleanout Help us clear out our craft closet by exploring and creating with existing craft kits and activities from our recent past. Please register everyone attending, even adults. Richard D Gardner Branch - Meeting Room

Thursday, November 06
10:00am - 12:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-11-06 10:00:00 2025-11-06 12:00:00 America/New_York Craft Closet Cleanout Help us clear out our craft closet by exploring and creating with existing craft kits and activities from our recent past. Please register everyone attending, even adults. Richard D Gardner Branch - Meeting Room

Help us clear out our craft closet by exploring and creating with existing craft kits and activities from our recent past. Please register everyone attending, even adults.

AGE GROUP: | Families | All Ages |

EVENT TYPE: | Crafts & Hobbies |

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

Today's hours

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

Mon, Sep 15 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Sep 16 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Sep 17 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Sep 18 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Sep 19 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Sep 20 9:00AM to 4:00PM
Sun, Sep 21 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

Move & Make Preschool Storytime - Ages 3-5
Fri, Sep 19, 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room
Join Miss Amy for book time! We share stories, move to songs, and make art to explore the love of reading. Basic preschool skills incorporated into weekly activities.
Alphabet Afternoons for Pre-K Learners
Mon, Sep 22, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room
Learn the letters of the alphabet with Miss Amy. Enjoy a time of hands on learning through stories, songs, and other activities! Best suited for ages 4 and 5. Please register each child attending.
Books & Bounces - Ages 0-2
Tue, Sep 23, 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.
Warren County Library Commission Meeting
Tue, Sep 23, 5:30pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room
The meeting will be held at the Richard D. Gardner Branch, White Township. If you wish to watch the meeting virtually, please register using the link below.
Kindergarten Celebration Storytime
Wed, Sep 24, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Meeting Room
Exclusive event for Kinder students who did the challenge from the goody bag! Bring your completed challenge to any branch to register. Let's celebrate Kindergarten with a story, music, and craft.
Please contact the library to register for this event.
Move & Make Preschool Storytime - Ages 3-5
Fri, Sep 26, 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room
Join Miss Amy for book time! We share stories, move to songs, and make art to explore the love of reading. Basic preschool skills incorporated into weekly activities.
Manhattan Short Film Festival
Sat, Sep 27, 1:00pm - 3:45pm
Meeting Room
Love films? Your vote might help one of these short films win an Oscar! Click for more details.
Manhattan Short Film Festival
Mon, Sep 29, 5:00pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room
Love films? Your vote might help one of these short films win an Oscar! Click for more details.
Books & Bounces - Ages 0-2
Tue, Sep 30, 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.
Kids Crochet Project
Tue, Sep 30, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Conference Room
Want to make a plushie? Click for more info!
This event is full
Balance Screenings
Wed, Oct 01, 11:00am - 12:30pm
Meeting Room
Therapists will be on hand to provide information on fall prevention and free screenings for balance. Please register everyone in your group who will be participating.
Registration opens Wednesday, September 17 2025 at 9:00am
Eric Mintel Investigates
Wed, Oct 01, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room
Join Eric Mintel for a night of supernatural discoveries.
Registration opens Wednesday, September 17 2025 at 9:00am
Manhattan Short Film Festival
Thu, Oct 02, 2:00pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room
Love films? Your vote might help one of these short films win an Oscar! Click for more details.
Move & Make Preschool Storytime - Ages 3-5
Fri, Oct 03, 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room
Join Miss Amy for book time! We share stories, move to songs, and make art to explore the love of reading. Basic preschool skills incorporated into weekly activities.
Registration opens Friday, September 19 2025 at 10:00am
Alphabet Afternoons for Pre-K Learners
Mon, Oct 06, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room
Learn the letters of the alphabet with Miss Amy. Enjoy a time of hands on learning through stories, songs, and other activities! Best suited for ages 4 and 5. Please register each child attending.
Books & Bounces - Ages 0-2
Tue, Oct 07, 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, Oct 07, 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, September 23 2025 at 4:30pm
BYOB (Bring Your Own Book) Talk at the Gardner Branch
Tue, Oct 07, 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.
Curiosity Club
Wed, Oct 08, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room
Join us for a multi-age STEM storytime and activity! All ages welcome; activities will be geared toward ages 5-12. Please register all children.
Halloween Ghost Craft Series - Adult Arts and Crafts
Thu, Oct 09, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room
Make a flickering air dry ghost tealight and a spackle ghost canvas in this ghostly 2 part series.
Registration opens Thursday, September 25 2025 at 9:00am
Friends of the Warren County Library- Gardner Branch
Thu, Oct 09, 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, Oct 10, 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room
Join Miss Amy for book time! We share stories, move to songs, and make art to explore the love of reading. Basic preschool skills incorporated into weekly activities.
Registration opens Friday, September 26 2025 at 10:00am
Library Closed - Columbus Day
Mon, Oct 13, All day
All library branches will be closed.
Books & Bounces - Ages 0-2
Tue, Oct 14, 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.
Halloween Ghost Craft Series - Adult Arts and Crafts
Thu, Oct 16, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room
Make a flickering air dry ghost tealight and a spackle ghost canvas in this ghostly 2 part series.
Registration opens Thursday, September 25 2025 at 9:00am
Move & Make Preschool Storytime - Ages 3-5
Fri, Oct 17, 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room
Join Miss Amy for book time! We share stories, move to songs, and make art to explore the love of reading. Basic preschool skills incorporated into weekly activities.
Registration opens Friday, October 3 2025 at 10:00am
Halloween Magic - with Brian Richards
Sat, Oct 18, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room
Get ready for a NON-SCARY show filled with Halloween TRICKS and TREATS!
Registration opens Friday, October 3 2025 at 9:00am
Alphabet Afternoons for Pre-K Learners
Mon, Oct 20, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room
Learn the letters of the alphabet with Miss Amy. Enjoy a time of hands on learning through stories, songs, and other activities! Best suited for ages 4 and 5. Please register each child attending.
Books & Bounces - Ages 0-2
Tue, Oct 21, 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.
Once Upon a Classic
Tue, Oct 21, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Meeting Room
Join us for a lively book discussion group where kids explore classic and modern stories filled with adventure, mystery, and imagination! Registration required for this event. Click to learn more.
Spooky Mason Jar Luminaries - with Lynn Schwartz
Thu, Oct 23, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room
Lynn is back to help you paint a spooky scene on a mason jar and learn some new painting techniques! For Adults & Teens 16+. Registration required.
Registration opens Thursday, October 9 2025 at 9:00am
Move & Make Preschool Storytime - Ages 3-5
Fri, Oct 24, 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room
Join Miss Amy for book time! We share stories, move to songs, and make art to explore the love of reading. Basic preschool skills incorporated into weekly activities.
Registration opens Friday, October 10 2025 at 10:00am
Fall Festival: Family Day
Sat, Oct 25, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room
Celebrate fall with a variety of crafts and activities set up as stations that highlight the wonders of the season. Photo op and snack provided. Please register everyone attending, even adults.
Registration opens Friday, October 10 2025 at 9:00am
Seasonal Squeegee Art
Mon, Oct 27, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room
Learn the art of squeegee painting. Receive direction to create a spooky scene and a holiday scene. Please register each person participating.
Registration opens Friday, October 10 2025 at 9:00am
Books & Bounces - Ages 0-2
Tue, Oct 28, 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.
Kids Crochet Project
Tue, Oct 28, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Conference Room
Want to make a plushie? Click for more info!
Registration opens Tuesday, September 30 2025 at 4:30pm
Warren County Library Commission Meeting
Tue, Oct 28, 5:30pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room
The meeting will be held at the Richard D. Gardner Branch, White Township. If you wish to watch the meeting virtually, please register using the link below.
The Constitution-The First Amendment: Five Freedoms
Thu, Oct 30, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room
Speech, press, religion, assembly, and petition-the First Amendment guarantees more than just "free speech."
Registration opens Thursday, October 16 2025 at 9:00am
Preschool Storytime Halloween Party
Fri, Oct 31, 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room
Join Miss Amy & Miss Michele for Halloween themed stories, songs, crafts, activities, and snacks. Come dressed in costume for an extra special time! Please register each child attending.
Registration opens Friday, October 10 2025 at 9:00am
Library Closed - Election Day
Tue, Nov 04, All day
All library branches will be closed.
1000 Books Storytime
Wed, Nov 05, 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!
Craft Closet Cleanout
Thu, Nov 06, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room
Help us clear out our craft closet by exploring and creating with existing craft kits and activities from our recent past. Please register everyone attending, even adults.
Registration opens Thursday, October 23 2025 at 9:00am
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