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Read to a Seeing Eye Puppy

For ages 4 to 10
2026-04-18 11:00:00 2026-04-18 12:00:00 America/New_York Read to a Seeing Eye Puppy Help socialize Seeing Eye puppies by reading to them. You'll also get to learn about the organization and how the host families raise the puppies. For ages 4 to 10. Please sign up for one time slot! Catherine Dickson Hofman Branch - Meeting Room

Saturday, April 18
11:00am - 12:00pm

Add to Calendar 2026-04-18 11:00:00 2026-04-18 12:00:00 America/New_York Read to a Seeing Eye Puppy Help socialize Seeing Eye puppies by reading to them. You'll also get to learn about the organization and how the host families raise the puppies. For ages 4 to 10. Please sign up for one time slot! Catherine Dickson Hofman Branch - Meeting Room

Help socialize Seeing Eye puppies by reading to them. You'll also get to learn about the organization and how the host families raise the puppies. For ages 4 to 10. Please sign up for one time slot!

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Catherine Dickson Hofman Branch
Phone: 908-818-1280
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We're closed Monday May 25
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Tue, May 26 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, May 27 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, May 28 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, May 29 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, May 30 9:00AM to 4:00PM
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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.

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Library Closed - Memorial Day
Mon, May 25, All day
All library branches will be closed.
Lapsit Storytime - May - Ages 0-2
Wed, May 27, 10:00am - 10:30am
Meeting Room
Welcome to CDH's fun-filled 30-minute baby & toddler storytime! Please remember to register all children ages 0-2 years old who will be attending this session. Click for more details!
Baby & Toddler Playdate at the Library
Wed, May 27, 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.
Storytime Theater - May - Ages 3-5
Thu, May 28, 10:00am - 10:45am
Meeting Room
Join us for stories, songs, and crafts designed for literacy and fine motor development. Space is limited, registration of each child is required.
Preschool Playdate at the Library
Thu, May 28, 10:30am - 12:00pm
In the Children's Area; no registration needed. Drop by the Library or stay after/before Storytime for open play in a supportive and nurturing environment with other families.
Terrific Tunes! - with Mr. Raymond
Mon, Jun 01, 10:00am - 10:45am
Meeting Room
Mr. Raymond is back with his guitar and silly songs! Click for important details before registering.
This event is full
Terrific Tunes! - with Mr. Raymond
Mon, Jun 01, 11:00am - 11:45am
Meeting Room
Mr. Raymond is back with his guitar and silly songs! Click for important details before registering.
This event is full
Trail Tales: Salamanders! - Ages 3-5
Thu, Jun 04, 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room
Join us as we explore nature through story, craft, and possibly a live salamander with Warren County Park's Naturalist, Jennifer Correa-Kruegel. Please register all preschool children.
Preschool Playdate at the Library
Thu, Jun 04, 10:30am - 12:00pm
In the Children's Area; no registration needed. Drop by the Library or stay after/before Storytime for open play in a supportive and nurturing environment with other families.
Literary Tea - Classics Book Discussion Group
Thu, Jun 04, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room
This evening book group meets on the 1st Thursday of every month at 6pm for a discussion of one of the classics. Open to adults only. Registration for a 6-month session required. Click for more info.
From Page to Screen
Thu, Jun 11, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Conference Room
Lights, camera, action! Join us on the soundstage for a book discussion group where we'll read and dissect books that have been adapted into films or television series. Click for more details. Adults.
Summer Fun - A Garden Grows
Mon, Jun 15, 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room
Preschoolers are invited for hands-on fun, stories, songs, and more at this special summer storytime! This week we'll be celebrating gardening by planting a flower and vegetable. Please register.
Registration opens Monday, June 1 2026 at 9:00am
Reading Renegades: CDH Book Discussion Group - Jan-June Session
Tue, Jun 16, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Conference Room,Meeting Room
Literary fiction, biography, graphic novels, or genre fiction - you never know what we'll read next! Third Tuesday @ 1pm; for ages 18 and up. Register for a 6 month session, ending in June of 2026.
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Paws for a Book!
Tue, Jun 16, 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.
Writer's Group
Thu, Jun 18, 6:00pm - 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.
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Library Closed - Juneteenth
Fri, Jun 19, All day
All library branches will be closed.
Summer Fun - Bugs, Bugs, Bugs!
Mon, Jun 22, 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room
Preschoolers are invited for hands-on fun, stories, songs, and more at this special summer storytime! This week we'll be celebrating gardening by planting a flower and vegetable. Please register.
Registration opens Monday, June 8 2026 at 9:00am
New Jersey's Revolutionary Rivalry - The Untold Story of Colonel Tye & Captain Huddy
Tue, Jun 23, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room
Join author Rick Geffken as he reveals the stories of two obscure enemies who died and rose to fame for their beliefs in independence.
Registration opens Tuesday, June 9 2026 at 9:00am
Reading is Dino-Mite Magic Show
Wed, Jun 24, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room
Join magician Brian Richards for this jam-packed magic show that includes comedy, puppets, story-telling, and tons of audience participation!
Registration opens Wednesday, June 10 2026 at 9:00am
Summer Reading Kick-off! Session 1 - With Bubbles!
Thu, Jun 25, 1:00pm - 1:30pm
Meeting Room
It's time for Summer Reading at CDH! Join us for an awesome bubble show, snacks and more! Space is limited, please register everyone, even adults!!
Registration opens Thursday, May 28 2026 at 9:00am
Summer Reading Kick-off! Session 2 - With Bubbles!
Thu, Jun 25, 2:00pm - 2:30pm
Meeting Room
It's time for Summer Reading at CDH! Join us for an awesome bubble show, snacks and more! Space is limited, please register everyone, even adults!!
Registration opens Thursday, June 11 2026 at 9:00am
Summer Reading Kick-off! Session 3 - With Bubbles!
Thu, Jun 25, 3:00pm - 3:30pm
Meeting Room
It's time for Summer Reading at CDH! Join us for an awesome bubble show, snacks and more! Space is limited, please register everyone, even adults!!
Registration opens Thursday, June 11 2026 at 9:00am
Summer Fun - Popcorn Nell!
Mon, Jun 29, 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room
Preschoolers are invited for hands-on fun, stories, songs, and more at this special summer storytime! This week we'll be celebrating popcorn by making our own and learning about corn. Register.
Registration opens Monday, June 15 2026 at 9:00am
Cookie Decorating Workshop - For kids!
Mon, Jun 29, 5:00pm - 5:30pm
Meeting Room
Learn to decorate cookies & bring home a tasty treat! Join us for this creative program. Registration required. For ages 6 -12, children under 9 will need an adult (adult need not register).
Registration opens Monday, June 15 2026 at 9:00am
Cupcake Decorating - Adults
Mon, Jun 29, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room
Learn piping techniques & make cupcakes with a seasonal design at this workshop presented by Amanda Scalone of The Flour Shoppe. Adults & teens 16 & up. Registration required. Click for allergy info.
Registration opens Monday, June 15 2026 at 9:00am
Silly Songs with David Jack - Kid's Gazebo Concert
Tue, Jun 30, 10:00am - 11:00am
Gazebo
Join in the musical fun with David Jack! Dance, sing and have a blast! We'll be outside so bring a blanket, hat & sunscreen. Best for ages 3-8 Registration required. Rain will move us indoors.
Registration opens Tuesday, June 16 2026 at 9:00am
Stitched Stories - Embroidery 101
Tue, Jun 30, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room
Every stitch tells a story. In this beginner-friendly embroidery workshop, we'll cover the split stitch, French knot, easy needle-threading techniques, and more.
Registration opens Tuesday, June 16 2026 at 9:00am
Draw and Discover - Charcoal for Non-Artists
Tue, Jun 30, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room
Inspired by the American landscape in all its forms-from coastlines to deserts, mountains to fields, this expressive drawing workshop is designed especially for those with no artistic experience.
Registration opens Tuesday, June 16 2026 at 9:00am
Rave On - Jammin' in July!
Wed, Jul 01, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Gazebo
Kick off our gazebo concert series with music of the late 1950s rock & roll era, covering Buddy Holly, Roy Orbison, Elvis Presley, and others! Registration required. Click for important info.
Registration opens Wednesday, June 17 2026 at 9:00am
Literary Tea - Classics Book Discussion Group
Thu, Jul 02, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room
This evening book group meets on the 1st Thursday of every month at 6pm for a discussion of one of the classics. Open to adults only. Registration for a 6-month session required. Click for more info.
Library Closed - Independence Day
Fri, Jul 03, All day
All library branches will be closed.
Library Closed - Independence Day
Sat, Jul 04, All day
All library branches will be closed.
Summer Fun - Going on a Bear Hunt!
Mon, Jul 06, 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room
Preschoolers are invited for hands-on fun, stories, songs, and more at this special summer storytime! This week we'll be super brave as we learn about bears. Registration required.
Registration opens Monday, June 22 2026 at 9:00am
Dino Puppets! - with Professor Al O'Saurus
Tue, Jul 07, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room
Join Prof. Al O'Saurus on a rollicking dino-safari you'll never forget! For ages 4 and up. Please register everyone attending, even adults. Click for program details.
Registration opens Tuesday, June 23 2026 at 11:00am
Diggin' For Dinosaurs
Wed, Jul 08, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Meeting Room
Discover the exciting science of archaeology and paleontology as you excavate and assemble complete skeletal replicas from simulated "fossilized" rock!
Registration opens Wednesday, June 24 2026 at 9:00am
StoneHearth Bluegrass - Jammin' in July
Wed, Jul 08, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Gazebo
Enjoy the 2nd in our outdoor gazebo concert series & hear Bluegrass, Country, Popular music & some of their own creations! Registration is required, click for important details.
From Page to Screen
Thu, Jul 09, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Conference Room
Lights, camera, action! Join us on the soundstage for a book discussion group where we'll read and dissect books that have been adapted into films or television series. Click for more details. Adults.
The Art of Wabi-Sabi: Embracing Imperfection
Sat, Jul 11, 12:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room
Join cone9colab artists Robert Diken, Simon Keller and Nolan Yamashiro for a workshop celebrating the Art of Wabi-Sabi, sometimes described as the beauty that is imperfect, impermanent and incomplete.
Registration opens Friday, June 26 2026 at 9:00am
Terrific Tunes! - with Mr. Raymond
Mon, Jul 13, 10:00am - 10:45am
Meeting Room
Mr. Raymond is back with his guitar and silly songs! Click for important details before registering.
Registration opens Monday, June 15 2026 at 10:00am
Terrific Tunes! - with Mr. Raymond
Mon, Jul 13, 11:00am - 11:45am
Meeting Room
Mr. Raymond is back with his guitar and silly songs! Click for important details before registering.
Registration opens Monday, June 15 2026 at 11:00am
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