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Registration opens:
May 29th, 2026

Father's Day Upcycled Book Photo Frames
2026-06-13 11:00:00 2026-06-13 12:00:00 America/New_York Father's Day Upcycled Book Photo Frames Make a special Father's Day craft. We will upcycle discarded hardcover books to create photo frames using paint and twine. Southwest Branch - Maker Space

Saturday, June 13
11:00am - 12:00pm

Add to Calendar 2026-06-13 11:00:00 2026-06-13 12:00:00 America/New_York Father's Day Upcycled Book Photo Frames Make a special Father's Day craft. We will upcycle discarded hardcover books to create photo frames using paint and twine. Southwest Branch - Maker Space

Southwest Branch

Maker Space

Make a special Father's Day craft. We will upcycle discarded hardcover books to create photo frames using paint and twine.

Please bring a 4x6 or 3.5x5 photo that we will make a color copy of (your original photo will not be used for the craft project) and then adhere to the front cover of the book.  Mod-podge, paint and twine will be used to complete the project.  Please register everyone in your group participating.

AGE GROUP: | Families | All Ages |

EVENT TYPE: | Crafts & Hobbies |

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

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

Mon, Apr 20 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Apr 21 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Apr 22 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Apr 23 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Apr 24 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Apr 25 9:00AM to 4:00PM
Sun, Apr 26 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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Check 'Em Out Book Discussion-Afternoon
Fri, Apr 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
Friday Flicks
Fri, Apr 24, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Conference Room
Catch a front row seat for some of Hollywood's newest and most acclaimed films. Please register everyone in your group who will be attending. Free admission.
Registration is now closed
Check 'Em Out Book Discussion
Mon, Apr 27, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Conference 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.
Preschool Playdate at the Library
Wed, Apr 29, 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 29, 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, Apr 30, 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.
Bay & Toddler Playdate at the Library
Thu, Apr 30, 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 Planters - Adult Craft
Thu, Apr 30, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Maker Space
Utilize wood crates to plant and display hardy succulent plants. Paint or stain the crates and decorate an indoor or outdoor space with easy maintenance live decor.
This event is full
Cover to Cover - A Classics Book Discussion Group
Thu, Apr 30, 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
Preschool Playdate at the Library
Wed, May 06, 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, May 06, 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.
Board Games Afternoon - at the Southwest Branch
Wed, May 06, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room
Get ready to roll the dice and shuffle the deck at Board Game Afternoon! Make new friends and have fun playing a different board game every month. All ages welcome.
Budding Bookworms Storytime - Ages 1-3
Thu, May 07, 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.
Bay & Toddler Playdate at the Library
Thu, May 07, 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.
Together We Can Change Lives
Thu, May 07, 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.
Preschool Playdate at the Library
Wed, May 13, 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, May 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.
Budding Bookworms Storytime - Ages 1-3
Thu, May 14, 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.
Bay & Toddler Playdate at the Library
Thu, May 14, 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.
Check 'Em Out Book Discussion
Mon, May 18, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
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.
Southwest Branch Friends Meeting
Tue, May 19, 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.
Gel Plate Printing Workshop
Tue, May 19, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room
Explore gel plate printing in this hands-on workshop for all experience levels.
Registration opens Tuesday, May 5 2026 at 9:00am
Preschool Playdate at the Library
Wed, May 20, 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, May 20, 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, May 20, 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, May 21, 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.
Bay & Toddler Playdate at the Library
Thu, May 21, 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.
Check 'Em Out Book Discussion-Afternoon
Fri, May 22, 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
Library Closed - Memorial Day
Mon, May 25, All day
All library branches will be closed.
Preschool Playdate at the Library
Wed, May 27, 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.
Bay & Toddler Playdate at the Library
Thu, May 28, 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, May 28, 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
Bedazzle a Book - Teen and Adult Program
Mon, Jun 01, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Maker Space
Bring your own book and bedazzle the title or the cover artwork with rhinestones.
Registration opens Monday, May 18 2026 at 9:00am
Preschool Playdate at the Library
Wed, Jun 03, 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, Jun 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. Please register all children participating.
Registration opens Monday, May 4 2026 at 11:00am
Board Games Afternoon - at the Southwest Branch
Wed, Jun 03, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room
Get ready to roll the dice and shuffle the deck at Board Game Afternoon! Make new friends and have fun playing a different board game every month. All ages welcome.
Registration opens Monday, May 4 2026 at 1:00pm
Budding Bookworms Storytime - Ages 1-3
Thu, Jun 04, 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, May 5 2026 at 10:00am
Bay & Toddler Playdate at the Library
Thu, Jun 04, 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
Wed, Jun 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. Please register all children participating.
Registration opens Monday, May 11 2026 at 11:00am
Budding Bookworms Storytime - Ages 1-3
Thu, Jun 11, 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, May 12 2026 at 10:00am
Father's Day Upcycled Book Photo Frames
Sat, Jun 13, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Maker Space
Make a special Father's Day craft. We will upcycle discarded hardcover books to create photo frames using paint and twine.
Registration opens Friday, May 29 2026 at 9:00am
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