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Brick Squad Build Challenge

in the Children's Area
2026-01-02 10:00:00 2026-01-02 15:00:00 America/New_York Brick Squad Build Challenge Stop by the children's area for a building challenge! No registration needed. Southwest Branch -

Friday, January 02
10:00am - 3:00pm

Add to Calendar 2026-01-02 10:00:00 2026-01-02 15:00:00 America/New_York Brick Squad Build Challenge Stop by the children's area for a building challenge! No registration needed. Southwest Branch -

Stop by the children's area for a building challenge! No registration needed.

AGE GROUP: | Kids |

EVENT TYPE: | STEAM & Maker |

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Southwest Branch
Phone: 908-818-1280
Hours
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Today's hours

We're open 9:00AM to 6:00PM

We're closed Tuesday November 11
Mon, Nov 10 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Nov 11 Closed
Wed, Nov 12 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Nov 13 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Nov 14 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Nov 15 9:00AM to 4:00PM
Sun, Nov 16 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

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Little Scientists - PreK STEM Storytime
Fri, Nov 14, 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.
Friday Flicks
Fri, Nov 14, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room
Join us for a Friday afternoon movie courtesy of the Kanopy database of films, documentaries and musicals.
Saturday Matinee Movie
Sat, Nov 15, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Meeting Room
Come join us for a Saturday matinee movie. Catch a front row seat for some of Hollywood's newest and most acclaimed films.
Cognitive Screenings
Mon, Nov 17, 11:00am - 12:30pm
Meeting Room
Therapists will be on hand to provide information on memory loss and free screenings for attention, memory, and language skills. Please register everyone who will be participating.
Southwest Branch Friends Meeting
Tue, Nov 18, 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, Nov 19, 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
Labrador Literature: Read to a Dog
Wed, Nov 19, 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, Nov 20, 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, Nov 20, 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, Nov 21, 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 Discussion - Afternoon
Mon, Nov 24, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Meeting Room
Join us for a monthly book club meeting where we will read books from all genres and engage in lively discussions. For the first meeting, please bring what you are currently reading.
Registration is now closed
Check 'Em Out Book Discussion
Mon, Nov 24, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Maker Space
Join us for a monthly book club meeting where we will read books from all genres and engage in lively discussions. For the first meeting, please bring what you are currently reading.
Registration is now closed
Adult Craft Potpourri
Tue, Nov 25, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Maker Space
Did you miss an adult craft earlier in the year? We are cleaning out the craft closet so join us to make a wreath, decorative tray, or one of a few surprises.
This event is full
Library Closing at 4:30pm - Thanksgiving
Wed, Nov 26, All day
All library branches will be closing at 4:30pm.
Rescheduled
Check 'Em Out Book Discussion - Afternoon
Wed, Nov 26, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
New date Monday, November 24, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Join us for a monthly book club meeting where we will read books from all genres and engage in lively discussions. For the first meeting, please bring what you are currently reading.
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.
Storytime with the Sugar Plum and Dew Drop Fairies
Tue, Dec 02, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Meeting Room
Join us for a magical Storytime with the Sugar Plum and Dew Drop Fairies. This enchanting event will transport families into the whimsical world of "The Nutcracker" through dance and storytelling.
Registration opens Tuesday, November 18 2025 at 9:00am
Crafty Bookworms Storytime - Ages 3-5
Wed, Dec 03, 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
Budding Bookworms Storytime - Ages 1-3
Thu, Dec 04, 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, Dec 04, 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.
Crafty Bookworms Storytime - Ages 3-5
Wed, Dec 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.
This event is full
Board Game Night
Wed, Dec 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, Dec 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, Dec 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.
Together We Can Change Lives
Thu, Dec 11, 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.
Celtic Christmas Concert
Mon, Dec 15, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room
Be delighted by a live performance of a great collection of beautiful, traditional Celtic and Christmas songs. Please register everyone in your group attending.
Registration opens Monday, December 1 2025 at 9:00am
Southwest Branch Friends Meeting
Tue, Dec 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, Dec 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.
This event is full
Budding Bookworms Storytime - Ages 1-3
Thu, Dec 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, Dec 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.
Check 'Em Out Book Discussion
Mon, Dec 22, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Maker Space
Join us for a monthly book club meeting where we will read books from all genres and engage in lively discussions. For the first meeting, please bring what you are currently reading.
Registration is now closed
Closing at 4:30pm - Christmas Eve
Wed, Dec 24, All day
All library branches will be closing at 4:30pm on Christmas Eve.
Library Closed - Christmas Day
Thu, Dec 25, All day
All library branches will be closed.
Check 'Em Out Book Discussion - Afternoon
Fri, Dec 26, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Maker Space
Join us for a monthly book club meeting where we will read books from all genres and engage in lively discussions. For the first meeting, please bring what you are currently reading.
Registration is now closed
Saturday Matinee Movie
Sat, Dec 27, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Meeting Room
Come join us for a Saturday matinee movie. Catch a front row seat for some of Hollywood's newest and most acclaimed films.
Trail Tales - Ages 3-12
Mon, Dec 29, 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 children.
Family Winter Bingo
Mon, Dec 29, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room
Enjoy time together, play themed Bingo, and win small, fun prizes. For ages 4-14 and their adult family members. Please register everyone in your group participating.
Registration opens Monday, December 15 2025 at 9:00am
Holiday "Leftovers" Family Storytime - Ages 3+
Tue, Dec 30, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Meeting Room
Come as a family and listen to a story or two, then complete a craft (or two) from our selection of prepared craft "leftovers" from various storytimes through the year.
Registration opens Tuesday, December 16 2025 at 9:00am
Crafty Bookworms Storytime - Ages 3-5
Wed, Dec 31, 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
Library Closed - New Year's Day
Thu, Jan 01, All day
All library branches will be closed.
Brick Squad Build Challenge - in the Children's Area
Fri, Jan 02, 10:00am - 3:00pm
Stop by the children's area for a building challenge! No registration needed.
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