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Registration opens:
October 01st, 2025

Festive Fall Wreath
2025-10-15 14:00:00 2025-10-15 15:30:00 America/New_York Festive Fall Wreath Create a festive fall wreath using an assortment of ribbons, pumpkins, acorns, and greenery. Attach a seasonal hanger and display the wreath on a door or wall of your home. Southwest Branch - Maker Space

Wednesday, October 15
2:00pm - 3:30pm

Add to Calendar 2025-10-15 14:00:00 2025-10-15 15:30:00 America/New_York Festive Fall Wreath Create a festive fall wreath using an assortment of ribbons, pumpkins, acorns, and greenery. Attach a seasonal hanger and display the wreath on a door or wall of your home. Southwest Branch - Maker Space

Southwest Branch

Maker Space

Create a festive fall wreath using an assortment of ribbons, pumpkins, acorns, and greenery. Attach a seasonal hanger and display the wreath on a door or wall of your home.

Please register everyone in your group participating.

AGE GROUP: | Adult |

EVENT TYPE: | Crafts & Hobbies |

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Southwest Branch
Phone: 908-818-1280
Hours

Today's hours

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

Mon, Sep 08 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Sep 09 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Sep 10 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Sep 11 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Sep 12 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Sep 13 9:00AM to 4:00PM
Sun, Sep 14 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

Crafty Bookworms Storytime - Ages 3-5
Wed, Sep 10, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room
Stories, songs and a simple craft encourage social interaction, develop fine motor skills and prepare little ones for their educational journey.
Registration is now closed
Board Game Night
Wed, Sep 10, 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.
Budding Bookworms Storytime - Ages 1-3
Thu, Sep 11, 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.
This event is full
Maker Drop-In
Thu, Sep 11, 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.
Little Scientists - PreK STEM Storytime
Fri, Sep 12, 10:30am - 11:30am
Meeting Room
Join us for a fun and engaging STEM story time designed especially for preschoolers. Each session will have a mini lesson, story, movement, and craft. Please register each child.
Understanding Artificial Intelligence
Mon, Sep 15, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room
This engaging and informative presentation will introduce us to the world of artificial intelligence (AI),how it is applied in the real world, and why people are excited/concerned about it.
Southwest Branch Friends Meeting
Tue, Sep 16, 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.
Crafty Bookworms Storytime - Ages 3-5
Wed, Sep 17, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room
Stories, songs and a simple craft encourage social interaction, develop fine motor skills and prepare little ones for their educational journey.
Labrador Literature: Read to a Dog
Wed, Sep 17, 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!
Budding Bookworms Storytime - Ages 1-3
Thu, Sep 18, 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.
This event is full
Maker Drop-In
Thu, Sep 18, 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, Sep 19, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room
Join us for a Friday afternoon movie courtesy of the Kanopy database of films, documentaries and musicals.
Check Em' Out Book Club
Mon, Sep 22, 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.
Crafty Bookworms Storytime - Ages 3-5
Wed, Sep 24, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room
Stories, songs and a simple craft encourage social interaction, develop fine motor skills and prepare little ones for their educational journey.
Budding Bookworms Storytime - Ages 1-3
Thu, Sep 25, 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.
This event is full
Maker Drop-In
Thu, Sep 25, 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.
Long-Term Care Protection
Thu, Sep 25, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room
Join us as we learn about our options for long-term care protection. The presenter will provide information to help make the best decision for you and your loved ones.
Registration opens Thursday, September 11 2025 at 9:00am
Check Em' Out Book Club
Fri, Sep 26, 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.
Manhattan Short Film Festival
Fri, Sep 26, 2:00pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room
Love films? Your vote might help one of these short films win an Oscar! Click for more details.
Registration opens Thursday, September 11 2025 at 9:00am
Crafty Bookworms Storytime - Ages 3-5
Wed, Oct 01, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room
Stories, songs and a simple craft encourage social interaction, develop fine motor skills and prepare little ones for their educational journey.
Manhattan Short Film Festival
Wed, Oct 01, 5:00pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room
Love films? Your vote might help one of these short films win an Oscar! Click for more details.
Registration opens Thursday, September 11 2025 at 9:00am
Rescheduled
Budding Bookworms Storytime - Ages 1-3
Thu, Oct 02, 10:00am - 10:30am
New date Friday, October 03, 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, Oct 02, 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.
Budding Bookworms Storytime - Ages 1-3
Fri, Oct 03, 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.
This event is full
Kindergarten Celebration Storytime
Fri, Oct 03, 4:45pm - 5:45pm
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.
Manhattan Short Film Festival
Sat, Oct 04, 1:00pm - 3:30pm
Meeting Room
Love films? Your vote might help one of these short films win an Oscar! Click for more details.
Registration opens Thursday, September 11 2025 at 9:00am
Crafty Bookworms Storytime - Ages 3-5
Wed, Oct 08, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room
Stories, songs and a simple craft encourage social interaction, develop fine motor skills and prepare little ones for their educational journey.
This event is full
Board Game Night
Wed, Oct 08, 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.
Budding Bookworms Storytime - Ages 1-3
Thu, Oct 09, 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.
This event is full
Maker Drop-In
Thu, Oct 09, 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.
Halloween Movie Music - with Pianist Patrick Kerssen
Sat, Oct 11, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room
Get into the holiday spirit with this program of Halloween movie favorites! With songs from the films released over the last 70 plus years, there is something for everyone in this program.
Registration opens Friday, September 26 2025 at 9:00am
Library Closed - Columbus Day
Mon, Oct 13, All day
All library branches will be closed.
Crafty Bookworms Storytime - Ages 3-5
Wed, Oct 15, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room
Stories, songs and a simple craft encourage social interaction, develop fine motor skills and prepare little ones for their educational journey.
Festive Fall Wreath
Wed, Oct 15, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Maker Space
Create a festive fall wreath using an assortment of ribbons, pumpkins, acorns, and greenery. Attach a seasonal hanger and display the wreath on a door or wall of your home.
Registration opens Wednesday, October 1 2025 at 9:00am
Putting Local Legends in Our Poetry
Wed, Oct 15, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room
New Jersey is swarming with stories of witches, ghosts, goblins, and monsters. Participants will embrace all that is strange by examining a local, legendary figure that has impacted them.
Registration opens Wednesday, October 1 2025 at 9:00am
Rescheduled
Budding Bookworms Storytime - Ages 1-3
Thu, Oct 16, 10:00am - 10:30am
New date Friday, October 17, 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, Oct 16, 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.
The Rise and Fall of Spiritualism in the Victorian Era
Thu, Oct 16, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room
Join us as we review the spiritualism movement in the Victorian Era and how magicians played a role in discrediting the movement.
Registration opens Thursday, October 2 2025 at 9:00am
Budding Bookworms Storytime - Ages 1-3
Fri, Oct 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.
This event is full
STEM Story Lab - Kinder-Grade 2
Fri, Oct 17, 4:45pm - 5:45pm
Meeting Room
Join Ms. Michele for a fun and engaging STEM storytime designed especially for early elementary (K-2) kids. Please register all participants for this program.
Registration opens Friday, September 19 2025 at 4:45pm
An Evening with Guitarist Peter Biedermann
Mon, Oct 20, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room
Join us for a concert of fingerstyle guitar with Peter Biedermann.
Registration opens Monday, October 6 2025 at 9:00am
Southwest Branch Friends Meeting
Tue, Oct 21, 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.
Fall Cardmaking Class
Tue, Oct 21, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Maker Space
Using cardstock, patterned paper and rubber stamps, participants will creat four fall themed greeting cards. Please register everyone particpating.
Registration opens Tuesday, October 7 2025 at 9:00am
Labrador Literature: Read to a Dog
Wed, Oct 22, 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!
Maker Drop-In
Thu, Oct 23, 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.
Glow Bubble Party
Tue, Oct 28, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Pop on over to the Southwest Branch for an amazing Glow Bubble Party!
Registration opens Tuesday, October 14 2025 at 9:00am
Maker Drop-In
Thu, Oct 30, 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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