Trail Tales

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.

Registration is now closed

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.

Trail Tales - Ages 3-5

Mon, Sep 22, 10:30am - 11:45am

Meeting Room

Join us as we explore nature through story, craft, and an outdoor adventure with Warren County Park's Naturalist, Jennifer Correa-Kruegel. Please register all preschool children.

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.

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.

This event is full

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

Long-Term Care Protection

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.

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.

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.

Manhattan Short Film Festival

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.

This event is full

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.

Rescheduled

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.

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.

Kindergarten Celebration Storytime

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

Friday Flicks

Fri, Oct 03, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Meeting Room

Join us for a Friday afternoon movie courtesy of the Kanopy database of films, documentaries and musicals.

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.

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.

This event is full

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

Together We Can Change Lives

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.

Thu, Oct 09, 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.

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.

Putting Local Legends in Our Poetry

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.

This event is full

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

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

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.

The Rise and Fall of Spiritualism in the Victorian Era

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.

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

STEM Story Lab - Kinder-Grade 2

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

Friday Flicks

Fri, Oct 17, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Meeting Room

Join us for a Friday afternoon movie courtesy of the Kanopy database of films, documentaries and musicals.

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!

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

Library Closed - Election Day

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.

Tue, Nov 04, All day

All library branches will be closed.

Wed, Nov 05, 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

Thu, Nov 06, 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