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Paws for a Book!

2025-10-21 16:30:00 2025-10-21 17:30:00 America/New_York Paws for a Book! Pick your favorite book to read to a dog! Register for a 10 minute session with a certified therapy dog. Best for ages over 3. We recommend having a book picked out prior to your start time. Catherine Dickson Hofman Branch -

Tuesday, October 21
4:30pm - 5:30pm

Add to Calendar 2025-10-21 16:30:00 2025-10-21 17:30:00 America/New_York Paws for a Book! Pick your favorite book to read to a dog! Register for a 10 minute session with a certified therapy dog. Best for ages over 3. We recommend having a book picked out prior to your start time. Catherine Dickson Hofman Branch -

Pick your favorite book to read to a dog! Register for a 10 minute session with a certified therapy dog. Best for ages over 3. We recommend having a book picked out prior to your start time.

AGE GROUP: | Pre-School | Kids |

EVENT TYPE: | Language & Literacy | Animals |

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Catherine Dickson Hofman Branch
Phone: 908-818-1280
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Today's hours

We're open 9:00AM to 4:00PM

Mon, Oct 06 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Oct 07 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Oct 08 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Oct 09 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Oct 10 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Oct 11 9:00AM to 4:00PM
Sun, Oct 12 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

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Library Closed - Columbus Day
Mon, Oct 13, All day
All library branches will be closed.
Wiggle & Read - Ages 0-2
Thu, Oct 16, 10:00am - 10:30am
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.
Preschool Bookworms - Ages 3-5
Thu, Oct 16, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room
Join Ms. Michele for an engaging storytime where we'll explore the joy of reading with stories, rhymes, and crafts, fostering early literacy skills for children ages 3-5. Please register each child.
This event is full
Writer's Group
Thu, Oct 16, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Conference Room
Learn about the craft of writing and get constructive feedback on your own writing projects. For both beginning and seasoned writers. Click for more info.
Halloween Magic - with Brian Richards
Sat, Oct 18, 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room
Get ready for a NON-SCARY show filled with Halloween TRICKS and TREATS!
Oktoberfest Music - with Richard Stillman
Sat, Oct 18, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room
Richard Stillman is back to celebrate Oktoberfest with music played on accordion, guitar & banjo! Enjoy a lively afternoon of German culture!
Mondays with Ms. Marlene
Mon, Oct 20, 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room
Preschool fun with Miss Marlene! Join us the third Monday of every month for seasonal stories, activities, and more. For ages 3 to 6. Please register just the children attending.
CDH Book Group
Tue, Oct 21, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Conference Room
Literary fiction, biography, graphic novels, or genre fiction - you never know what we'll read next! Third Tuesday; for ages 18 and up. Register for a 6 month session, ending in December of 2025.
This event is full
Paws for a Book!
Tue, Oct 21, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Pick your favorite book to read to a dog! Register for a 10 minute session with a certified therapy dog. Best for ages over 3. We recommend having a book picked out prior to your start time.
Parchment Art
Wed, Oct 22, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room
Create lace-like patterns using only paper and your hands. Learn to emboss, cut, stencil, and texture while creating beautiful artwork or utility products like lamps or tealight holders.
Wiggle & Read - Ages 0-2
Thu, Oct 23, 10:00am - 10:30am
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.
Preschool Bookworms - Ages 3-5
Thu, Oct 23, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room
Join Ms. Michele for an engaging storytime where we'll explore the joy of reading with stories, rhymes, and crafts, fostering early literacy skills for children ages 3-5. Please register each child.
This event is full
CDH Curiosity Club - with Ms. Grace
Mon, Oct 27, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Meeting Room
Join us for hands-on experimentation that sparks imagination and learning. Activities are recommended for children ages 6 and older. Please register each child. Click for more details.
Pumpkin Patch Party!
Thu, Oct 30, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Gazebo
Kids and families are invited to come in costume for an outdoor storytime, pumpkin hunt, parade, craft, and lots more! Please register all children attending.
Library Closed - Election Day
Tue, Nov 04, All day
All library branches will be closed.
Cancelled
Wiggle & Read - Ages 0-2
Thu, Nov 06, 10:00am - 10:30am
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.
Cancelled
Preschool Bookworms - Ages 3-5
Thu, Nov 06, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Join Ms. Michele for an engaging storytime where we'll explore the joy of reading with stories, rhymes, and crafts, fostering early literacy skills for children ages 3-5. Please register each child.
Cartooning Lessons, Making Comics Together with Mike Dawson
Thu, Nov 06, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room
Award-winning cartoonist Mike Dawson (The Fifth Quarter, The Hidden Dominion of Geordie James) presents an interactive comics making workshop. Ages 8-12, registration required. Click for more details.
Registration opens Thursday, October 23 2025 at 9:00am
Universe of Sounds! - Mr. Boom Boom's Play Patrol
Thu, Nov 06, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room
Blast off on a musical adventure through the Universe of Sounds! Join Mr. Boom Boom of Play Patrol for mind-bending demonstrations & hands on fun! Ages 3 and up, register all children. Click for info.
Registration opens Thursday, October 23 2025 at 9:00am
Literary Tea - Classics Book Club
Thu, Nov 06, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room
Do you have a list of classics you "always meant to read"? Join us to discuss the great works while sipping tea like true ladies and gentlemen. Click for more info.
This event is full
Lil Al Dinosaur
Fri, Nov 07, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room
Be a Paleontologist for the day! Touch a real egg, teeth and bones.  Help rebuild the little Allosaurus! Ages 4 - 8, please register all children attending.
Registration opens Friday, October 24 2025 at 9:00am
Library Closed - Veteran's Day
Tue, Nov 11, All day
All library branches will be closed.
Terrific Tunes! - With Mr. Raymond
Wed, Nov 12, 10:00am - 10:45am
Meeting Room
Mr. Raymond is back with his guitar and silly songs! Click for more details.
Registration opens Wednesday, October 15 2025 at 10:00am
Terrific Tunes! - With Mr. Raymond
Wed, Nov 12, 11:00am - 11:45am
Meeting Room
Mr. Raymond is back with his guitar and silly songs! Click for more details.
Registration opens Wednesday, October 15 2025 at 11:00am
The Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area - A photographic journey through Warren County & more
Wed, Nov 12, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room
Celebrate the Warren County Bicentennial with a presentation by renowned photographer Len Rue, Jr. covering the flora and fauna of our area. Click for more details.
Registration opens Wednesday, October 29 2025 at 9:00am
Wiggle & Read - Ages 0-2
Thu, Nov 13, 10:00am - 10:30am
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.
Preschool Bookworms - Ages 3-5
Thu, Nov 13, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room
Join Ms. Michele for an engaging storytime where we'll explore the joy of reading with stories, rhymes, and crafts, fostering early literacy skills for children ages 3-5. Please register each child.
This event is full
Mondays with Ms. Marlene
Mon, Nov 17, 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room
Preschool fun with Miss Marlene! Join us the third Monday of every month for seasonal stories, activities, and more. For ages 3 to 6. Please register just the children attending.
Registration opens Monday, November 3 2025 at 10:00am
CDH Book Group
Tue, Nov 18, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Conference Room
Literary fiction, biography, graphic novels, or genre fiction - you never know what we'll read next! Third Tuesday; for ages 18 and up. Register for a 6 month session, ending in December of 2025.
This event is full
Paws for a Book!
Tue, Nov 18, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Pick your favorite book to read to a dog! Register for a 10 minute session with a certified therapy dog. Best for ages over 3. We recommend having a book picked out prior to your start time.
Registration opens Tuesday, October 21 2025 at 4:30pm
Puzzle Exchange
Wed, Nov 19, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room
Bring a puzzle, take a puzzle and meet some fellow dissectologists! Just remember, if you bring a puzzle, you must leave with a puzzle!
Registration opens Thursday, October 30 2025 at 9:00am
Wiggle & Read - Ages 0-2
Thu, Nov 20, 10:00am - 10:30am
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.
Preschool Bookworms - Ages 3-5
Thu, Nov 20, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room
Join Ms. Michele for an engaging storytime where we'll explore the joy of reading with stories, rhymes, and crafts, fostering early literacy skills for children ages 3-5. Please register each child.
This event is full
Writer's Group
Thu, Nov 20, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Conference Room
Learn about the craft of writing and get constructive feedback on your own writing projects. For both beginning and seasoned writers. Click for more info.
Saturday Stories
Sat, Nov 22, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room
Gather the family and join us for stories, songs, dances, and a craft! Registration required; please register only the children attending.
Registration opens Monday, October 13 2025 at 11:00am
CDH Curiosity Club - with Ms. Grace
Mon, Nov 24, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Meeting Room
Join us for hands-on experimentation that sparks imagination and learning. Activities are recommended for children ages 6 and older. Please register each child. Click for more details.
Registration opens Monday, October 27 2025 at 9:00am
Library Closing at 4:30pm - Thanksgiving
Wed, Nov 26, All day
All library branches will be closing at 4:30pm.
Library Closed - Thanksgiving Day
Thu, Nov 27, All day
All library branches will be closed.
Library Closed - Thanksgiving
Fri, Nov 28, All day
All library branches will be closed.
Library Closed - Thanksgiving
Sat, Nov 29, All day
All library branches will be closed.
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