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Registration opens:
July 06th, 2026

Bones in Our Backyard

Exploring New Jersey's Fossil Record
2026-07-20 18:00:00 2026-07-20 19:00:00 America/New_York Bones in Our Backyard New Jersey has a rich fossil record that spans almost 500 million years, from the Cambrian Period all the way up until the last Ice Age! Southwest Branch - Meeting Room

Monday, July 20
6:00pm - 7:00pm

Add to Calendar 2026-07-20 18:00:00 2026-07-20 19:00:00 America/New_York Bones in Our Backyard New Jersey has a rich fossil record that spans almost 500 million years, from the Cambrian Period all the way up until the last Ice Age! Southwest Branch - Meeting Room

Southwest Branch

Meeting Room

New Jersey has a rich fossil record that spans almost 500 million years, from the Cambrian Period all the way up until the last Ice Age!

Dr. Dana Ehret, Curator of Natural History for the New Jersey State Museum, will teach us about some of the history of paleontology, the plants and animals that have lived in what is now New Jersey and some of the amazing discoveries that have been made in our state.  From Cope and Marsh's 'Bone Wars' to Hadrosaurus foulkii, the first dinosaur skeleton put on display, New Jersey has played an important role in the study of paleontology.  Get an upclose look at fossils and casts as well! For all ages 7-adult.  Please register everyone in your group attending.

AGE GROUP: | Tweens | Teen | Kids | All Ages | Adult |

EVENT TYPE: | STEAM & Maker | History |

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Southwest Branch
Phone: 908-818-1280
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We're closed Monday May 25
Mon, May 25 Closed
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
Sun, May 31 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.

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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Friday Flicks
Fri, Jun 12, 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.
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.
Saturday Movie Matinee
Sat, Jun 13, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Conference Room
Come join us for a Saturday matinee movie. Catch a front row seat for some of Hollywood's newest and most acclaimed films.
Southwest Branch Friends Meeting
Tue, Jun 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, Jun 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. Please register all children participating.
Labrador Literature - Read to a Pup
Wed, Jun 17, 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, Jun 18, 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.
Library Closed - Juneteenth
Fri, Jun 19, All day
All library branches will be closed.
Check 'Em Out Book Discussion
Mon, Jun 22, 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.
Registration is now closed
Crafty Bookworms Storytime - Ages 3-5
Wed, Jun 24, 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, Jun 25, 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.
Cover to Cover - A Classics Book Discussion Group
Thu, Jun 25, 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
Unearth a Story with Zoophoria
Fri, Jun 26, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room
Meet the distant cousins of the world's most ferocious dinosaurs!
Registration opens Friday, June 12 2026 at 9:00am
Check 'Em Out Book Discussion-Afternoon
Fri, Jun 26, 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, Jun 26, 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.
Whiskers in Winter - Understanding and Helping Stray Cats
Mon, Jun 29, 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Meeting Room
Join a Girl Scout from Troop 92521 for a fun, cat-perspective presentation on why winter shelters and spaying/neutering matter so much for our stray friends.
Registration opens Monday, June 29 2026 at 9:00am
Whiskers in Winter - Understanding and Helping Stray Cats
Mon, Jun 29, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Meeting Room
Join a Girl Scout from Troop 92521 for a fun, cat-perspective presentation on why winter shelters and spaying/neutering matter so much for our stray friends.
Registration opens Monday, June 29 2026 at 9:00am
Jurassic Mary: Fossil Girl
Tue, Jun 30, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room
Learn the story of a girl who, at age 12, discovered and uncovered one of the world's first dinosaur skeletons and then take part in a hands-on dino excavation activity!
Registration opens Tuesday, June 16 2026 at 9:00am
Crafty Bookworms Storytime - Ages 3-5
Wed, Jul 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, June 1 2026 at 11:00am
Board Games Afternoon - at the Southwest Branch
Wed, Jul 01, 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, June 1 2026 at 1:00pm
Budding Bookworms Storytime - Ages 1-3
Thu, Jul 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, June 2 2026 at 10:00am
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.
Dino Puppets! - with Professor Al O'Saurus
Tue, Jul 07, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
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 2:00pm
Crafty Bookworms Storytime - Ages 3-5
Wed, Jul 08, 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, June 8 2026 at 11:00am
Budding Bookworms Storytime - Ages 1-3
Thu, Jul 09, 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, June 9 2026 at 10:00am
Tea with T-Rex
Mon, Jul 13, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room
Join us for our Tea-Rex tea party.  Listen to stories, create a craft and enjoy refreshments with our special guest, Tea-Rex.  Wear your favorite dinosaur attire or dress up fancy!  
Registration opens Monday, June 29 2026 at 9:00am
Mocktail Mixology Workshop
Tue, Jul 14, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room
Join us for a fun and flavorful Mocktail Mixology Class-no alcohol required!
Registration opens Tuesday, June 30 2026 at 9:00am
Crafty Bookworms Storytime - Ages 3-5
Wed, Jul 15, 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, June 15 2026 at 11:00am
Labrador Literature - Read to a Pup
Wed, Jul 15, 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, Jul 16, 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, June 16 2026 at 10:00am
Dig Into Magic - A Family Magic Show
Thu, Jul 16, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room
Join magical storyteller Conrad Cologne in a laughter-filled and interactive reading adventure.
Registration opens Thursday, July 2 2026 at 9:00am
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Author Visit with Tiffany Trowell - Ages 5-8
Mon, Jul 20, 10:00am - 11:00am
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.
Bones in Our Backyard - Exploring New Jersey's Fossil Record
Mon, Jul 20, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room
New Jersey has a rich fossil record that spans almost 500 million years, from the Cambrian Period all the way up until the last Ice Age!
Registration opens Monday, July 6 2026 at 9:00am
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