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Playdate at the Library

Ages 3-5
2026-09-17 10:45:00 2026-09-17 12:00:00 America/New_York Playdate at the Library 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 with preschoolers. Catherine Dickson Hofman Branch - Children's Area

Thursday, September 17
10:45am - 12:00pm

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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 with preschoolers.

AGE GROUP: | Pre-School |

EVENT TYPE: | Fun & Entertainment |

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Catherine Dickson Hofman Branch
Phone: 908-818-1280
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Today's hours

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

Mon, Jul 27 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Jul 28 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Jul 29 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Jul 30 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Jul 31 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Aug 01 9:00AM to 4:00PM
Sun, Aug 02 Closed
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About the branch

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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Children's Area
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Terrific Tunes! - with Mr. Raymond
Mon, Aug 03, 11:00am - 11:45am
Meeting Room
Mr. Raymond is back with his guitar and silly songs! Click for important details before registering.
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Tue, Aug 04, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room
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Meeting Room
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Children's Area
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 with toddlers and preschoolers.
From Page to Screen
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Conference Room
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Playdate at the Library
Mon, Aug 17, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Children's Area
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 with toddlers and preschoolers.
Reading Renegades: CDH Book Discussion Group - July - Dec Session
Tue, Aug 18, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Conference 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 December of 2026
Registration is now closed
Paws for a Book!
Tue, Aug 18, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Meeting Room
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Writer's Group
Thu, Aug 20, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Conference Room
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Playdate at the Library
Mon, Aug 24, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Children's Area
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 with toddlers and preschoolers.
Literary Tea - Classics Book Discussion Group
Thu, Sep 03, 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.
This event is full
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Meeting Room
Join us for an engaging storytime where we'll explore the joy of reading with stories, rhymes, and crafts, fostering early literacy skills for children ages 3-5. Please register each child.
Registration opens Thursday, August 20 2026 at 10:00am
Playdate at the Library - Ages 3-5
Thu, Sep 10, 10:45am - 12:00pm
Children's Area
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 with preschoolers.
From Page to Screen
Thu, Sep 10, 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.
Terrific Tunes! - with Mr. Raymond
Mon, Sep 14, 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, August 17 2026 at 10:00am
Terrific Tunes! - with Mr. Raymond
Mon, Sep 14, 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, August 17 2026 at 11:00am
Reading Renegades: CDH Book Discussion Group - July - Dec Session
Tue, Sep 15, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Conference 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 December of 2026
Registration is now closed
Paws for a Book!
Tue, Sep 15, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Meeting Room
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.
Registration opens Tuesday, August 18 2026 at 4:30pm
Storytime Theater - Ages 3-5
Thu, Sep 17, 10:00am - 10:45am
Meeting Room
Join us for an engaging storytime where we'll explore the joy of reading with stories, rhymes, and crafts, fostering early literacy skills for children ages 3-5. Please register each child.
Registration opens Thursday, August 27 2026 at 10:00am
Playdate at the Library - Ages 3-5
Thu, Sep 17, 10:45am - 12:00pm
Children's Area
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 with preschoolers.
Writer's Group
Thu, Sep 17, 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.
This event is full
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