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12th Annual NJ Makers Day!
2026-03-21 10:00:00 2026-03-21 16:00:00 America/New_York 12th Annual NJ Makers Day! Stop into the library between 10:00 & 3:00 for activities galore! Bring the whole family for an educational & fun-filled day! Check back soon for more details! Southwest Branch -

Saturday, March 21
10:00am - 4:00pm

Add to Calendar 2026-03-21 10:00:00 2026-03-21 16:00:00 America/New_York 12th Annual NJ Makers Day! Stop into the library between 10:00 & 3:00 for activities galore! Bring the whole family for an educational & fun-filled day! Check back soon for more details! Southwest Branch -

Stop into the library between 10:00 & 3:00 for activities galore! Bring the whole family for an educational & fun-filled day! Check back soon for more details!

AGE GROUP: | All Ages |

EVENT TYPE: | STEAM & Maker |

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

Closed

Mon, Feb 09 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Feb 10 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Feb 11 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Feb 12 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Feb 13 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Feb 14 9:00AM to 4:00PM
Sun, Feb 15 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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Library Closed - Washington's Birthday
Mon, Feb 16, All day
All library branches will be closed.
Southwest Branch Friends Meeting
Tue, Feb 17, 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.
Preschool Playdate at the Library
Wed, Feb 18, 10:00am - 11:00am
In the Children's Area; no registration needed. Drop by the Library or come early for Storytime. Enjoy open play in a supportive and nurturing environment with other families.
Crafty Bookworms Storytime - Ages 3-5
Wed, Feb 18, 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. Please register all children participating.
Labrador Literature - Read to a Pup
Wed, Feb 18, 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, Feb 19, 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room
We welcome our littlest patrons to the library to enjoy stories with their caregivers and peers. This storytime promotes early literacy and socialization for babies and toddlers.
Baby & Toddler Playdate at the Library
Thu, Feb 19, 10:30am - 11:30am
In the Children's Area; no registration needed. Drop by the Library or stay after Storytime for open play in a supportive and nurturing environment with other families.
Date Night Draw
Thu, Feb 19, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room
Grab your partner or a friend and join us for a lighthearted, skill-building drawing session!
Check 'Em Out Book Discussion
Mon, Feb 23, 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
Preschool Playdate at the Library
Wed, Feb 25, 10:00am - 11:00am
In the Children's Area; no registration needed. Drop by the Library or come early for Storytime. Enjoy open play in a supportive and nurturing environment with other families.
Crafty Bookworms Storytime - Ages 3-5
Wed, Feb 25, 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. Please register all children participating.
Budding Bookworms Storytime - Ages 1-3
Thu, Feb 26, 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room
We welcome our littlest patrons to the library to enjoy stories with their caregivers and peers. This storytime promotes early literacy and socialization for babies and toddlers.
Baby & Toddler Playdate at the Library
Thu, Feb 26, 10:30am - 11:30am
In the Children's Area; no registration needed. Drop by the Library or stay after Storytime for open play in a supportive and nurturing environment with other families.
Upcycled Book Photo Frames - Adult Craft
Thu, Feb 26, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Maker Space
Upcycle discarded hardcover books to create photo frames using paint and twine.
Cover to Cover - A Classics Book Discussion Group
Thu, Feb 26, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Conference Room
For those who always try to read the Classics but can't get past the first page, join Cover to Cover! Plow through your reading lists with a new classic every month.
Registration is now closed
Check 'Em Out Book Discussion - Afternoon
Fri, Feb 27, 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
Friday Flicks
Fri, Feb 27, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Conference Room
Catch a front row seat for some of Hollywood's newest and most acclaimed films.
Preschool Playdate at the Library
Wed, Mar 04, 10:00am - 11:00am
In the Children's Area; no registration needed. Drop by the Library or come early for Storytime. Enjoy open play in a supportive and nurturing environment with other families.
Crafty Bookworms Storytime - Ages 3-5
Wed, Mar 04, 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. Please register all children participating.
Budding Bookworms Storytime - Ages 1-3
Thu, Mar 05, 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room
We welcome our littlest patrons to the library to enjoy stories with their caregivers and peers. This storytime promotes early literacy and socialization for babies and toddlers.
Baby & Toddler Playdate at the Library
Thu, Mar 05, 10:30am - 11:30am
In the Children's Area; no registration needed. Drop by the Library or stay after Storytime for open play in a supportive and nurturing environment with other families.
Springtime Bunny Wreath - Adult Craft
Thu, Mar 05, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Maker Space
Craft a springtime bunny wreath using chunky chenille yarn. Adorn with ribbon and a wooden sign to create a lovely wall hanging for an interior or exterior wall or door.
Registration opens Thursday, February 19 2026 at 9:00am
Together We Can Change Lives
Thu, Mar 05, 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.
Library closed - Staff In-service day
Wed, Mar 11, All day
Staff training day
Budding Bookworms Storytime - Ages 1-3
Thu, Mar 12, 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room
We welcome our littlest patrons to the library to enjoy stories with their caregivers and peers. This storytime promotes early literacy and socialization for babies and toddlers.
Baby & Toddler Playdate at the Library
Thu, Mar 12, 10:30am - 11:30am
In the Children's Area; no registration needed. Drop by the Library or stay after Storytime for open play in a supportive and nurturing environment with other families.
Crafty Bookworms Storytime - Ages 3-5
Fri, Mar 13, 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. Please register all children participating.
Southwest Branch Friends Meeting
Tue, Mar 17, 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.
Preschool Playdate at the Library
Wed, Mar 18, 10:00am - 11:00am
In the Children's Area; no registration needed. Drop by the Library or come early for Storytime. Enjoy open play in a supportive and nurturing environment with other families.
Crafty Bookworms Storytime - Ages 3-5
Wed, Mar 18, 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. Please register all children participating.
Registration opens Monday, February 16 2026 at 11:00am
Labrador Literature - Read to a Pup
Wed, Mar 18, 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, Mar 19, 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room
We welcome our littlest patrons to the library to enjoy stories with their caregivers and peers. This storytime promotes early literacy and socialization for babies and toddlers.
Registration opens Tuesday, February 17 2026 at 10:00am
Baby & Toddler Playdate at the Library
Thu, Mar 19, 10:30am - 11:30am
In the Children's Area; no registration needed. Drop by the Library or stay after Storytime for open play in a supportive and nurturing environment with other families.
12th Annual NJ Makers Day!
Sat, Mar 21, 10:00am - 4:00pm
Stop into the library between 10:00 & 3:00 for activities galore! Bring the whole family for an educational & fun-filled day! Check back soon for more details!
Check 'Em Out Book Discussion
Mon, Mar 23, 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
Preschool Playdate at the Library
Wed, Mar 25, 10:00am - 11:00am
In the Children's Area; no registration needed. Drop by the Library or come early for Storytime. Enjoy open play in a supportive and nurturing environment with other families.
Crafty Bookworms Storytime - Ages 3-5
Wed, Mar 25, 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. Please register all children participating.
Registration opens Monday, February 23 2026 at 11:00am
Subacute Care vs. Long-Term Care
Wed, Mar 25, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room
Join us for this informative presentation and learn the differences between subacute and long-term care, with time for questions following the presentation. Please register everyone attending.
Registration opens Wednesday, March 11 2026 at 9:00am
Budding Bookworms Storytime - Ages 1-3
Thu, Mar 26, 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room
We welcome our littlest patrons to the library to enjoy stories with their caregivers and peers. This storytime promotes early literacy and socialization for babies and toddlers.
Registration opens Tuesday, February 24 2026 at 10:00am
Baby & Toddler Playdate at the Library
Thu, Mar 26, 10:30am - 11:30am
In the Children's Area; no registration needed. Drop by the Library or stay after Storytime for open play in a supportive and nurturing environment with other families.
Cover to Cover - A Classics Book Discussion Group
Thu, Mar 26, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Conference Room
For those who always try to read the Classics but can't get past the first page, join Cover to Cover! Plow through your reading lists with a new classic every month.
Registration is now closed
Check 'Em Out Book Discussion - Afternoon
Fri, Mar 27, 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
Jazz's Female Singers - Ella, Sarah, Billie, & More
Tue, Mar 31, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room
Listen, learn, and sing along as The Patrick Kerssen Trio dive deep into the enthralling history of jazz's female singers!
Registration opens Tuesday, March 17 2026 at 9:00am
Preschool Playdate at the Library
Wed, Apr 01, 10:00am - 11:00am
In the Children's Area; no registration needed. Drop by the Library or come early for Storytime. Enjoy open play in a supportive and nurturing environment with other families.
Crafty Bookworms Storytime - Ages 3-5
Wed, Apr 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. Please register all children participating.
Registration opens Monday, March 2 2026 at 11:00am
Budding Bookworms Storytime - Ages 1-3
Thu, Apr 02, 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room
We welcome our littlest patrons to the library to enjoy stories with their caregivers and peers. This storytime promotes early literacy and socialization for babies and toddlers.
Registration opens Tuesday, March 3 2026 at 10:00am
Baby & Toddler Playdate at the Library
Thu, Apr 02, 10:30am - 11:30am
In the Children's Area; no registration needed. Drop by the Library or stay after Storytime for open play in a supportive and nurturing environment with other families.
Author Visit with Tiffany Trowell - Ages 5-8
Thu, Apr 02, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Meeting Room
Join us as local author Tiffany Trowell reads her book "Everyone Has a Job to Do!" A story about responsibility, teamwork, and confidence. There will be a fun activity following the story.
Registration opens Thursday, March 19 2026 at 9:00am
Together We Can Change Lives
Thu, Apr 02, 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.
Registration opens Tuesday, March 3 2026 at 6:00pm
Library Closed - Good Friday
Fri, Apr 03, All day
All library branches will be closed.
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