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Registration opens:
September 10th, 2026

29th Annual Manhattan Short Film Festival
2026-09-30 17:00:00 2026-09-30 19:45:00 America/New_York 29th Annual Manhattan Short Film Festival Love films? Your vote might help one of these short films win an Oscar! Click for more details. Southwest Branch - Meeting Room

Wednesday, September 30
5:00pm - 7:45pm

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Southwest Branch

Meeting Room

Love films? Your vote might help one of these short films win an Oscar! Click for more details.

Join in as over 100,000 film lovers in over 500 cities across six continents gather in Cinemas, Museums, Libraries and Universities for one purpose...to view and vote on the Finalists' Films in the 29th Annual MANHATTAN SHORT Film Festival. Films are not rated, this program is for adults only. Please register.

Funding has been provided by the Friends of the Richard D. Gardner Branch, the Friends of the Northeast Branch, the Friends of the Southwest branch, the Catherine Dickson Hofman Library Association, the Warren County Division of Cultural and Heritage Affairs and the New Jersey State Council on the Arts.

AGE GROUP: | Adult |

EVENT TYPE: | Film & Movies |

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

We're open 9:00AM to 8:00PM

Mon, Aug 17 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Aug 18 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Aug 19 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Aug 20 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Aug 21 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Aug 22 9:00AM to 4:00PM
Sun, Aug 23 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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Cancelled
Crafty Bookworms Storytime - Ages 3-5
Wed, Aug 19, 11:00am - 12:00pm
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, Aug 19, 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!
Cancelled
Budding Bookworms Storytime - Ages 1-3
Thu, Aug 20, 10:00am - 11:00am
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.
Check 'Em Out Book Discussion
Mon, Aug 24, 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.
Registration is now closed
Crafty Bookworms Storytime - Ages 3-5
Wed, Aug 26, 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, Aug 27, 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, Aug 27, 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, Aug 28, 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, Aug 28, 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.
Playdate at the Library - Ages 3-5
Wed, Sep 02, 10:00am - 11:00am
Children's Area
In the Children's Area, no registration needed. Drop by the Library or come early for Storytime for open play in a supportive and nurturing environment with other families with preschoolers.
Crafty Bookworms Storytime - Ages 3-5
Wed, Sep 02, 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, Sep 02, 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, Sep 03, 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.
Playdate at the Library - Ages 1-3
Thu, Sep 03, 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.
Library Closed
Sat, Sep 05, All day
Closed for Labor Day.
Library Closed - Labor Day
Mon, Sep 07, All day
All library branches will be closed.
Playdate at the Library - Ages 3-5
Wed, Sep 09, 10:00am - 11:00am
Children's Area
In the Children's Area, no registration needed. Drop by the Library or come early for Storytime for open play in a supportive and nurturing environment with other families with preschoolers.
Crafty Bookworms Storytime - Ages 3-5
Wed, Sep 09, 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, Sep 10, 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.
Playdate at the Library - Ages 1-3
Thu, Sep 10, 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.
Together We Can Change Lives
Thu, Sep 10, 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.
Friday Flicks
Fri, Sep 11, 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.
Read to Reel
Sat, Sep 12, 12:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room
Read the book and then come watch the film adaptation. A lively discussion of the different versions will take place immediately following the film viewing. Please register all participants.
Registration opens Friday, August 28 2026 at 9:00am
Southwest Branch Friends Meeting
Tue, Sep 15, 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.
Playdate at the Library - Ages 3-5
Wed, Sep 16, 10:00am - 11:00am
Children's Area
In the Children's Area, no registration needed. Drop by the Library or come early for Storytime for open play in a supportive and nurturing environment with other families with preschoolers.
Crafty Bookworms Storytime - Ages 3-5
Wed, Sep 16, 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, Sep 16, 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, Sep 17, 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.
Playdate at the Library - Ages 1-3
Thu, Sep 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.
Wood Pumpkin Decor - Adult Craft
Tue, Sep 22, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Maker Space
Create unique wood pumpkin decor using wooden biscuit joiners and cinnamon sticks. Paint the finished pumpkins in fall colors and display on a table or as part of a larger display.
Registration opens Tuesday, September 8 2026 at 9:00am
Playdate at the Library - Ages 3-5
Wed, Sep 23, 10:00am - 11:00am
Children's Area
In the Children's Area, no registration needed. Drop by the Library or come early for Storytime for open play in a supportive and nurturing environment with other families with preschoolers.
Crafty Bookworms Storytime - Ages 3-5
Wed, Sep 23, 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, August 24 2026 at 11:00am
Budding Bookworms Storytime - Ages 1-3
Thu, Sep 24, 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, August 25 2026 at 10:00am
Playdate at the Library - Ages 1-3
Thu, Sep 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.
Cover to Cover - A Classics Book Discussion Group
Thu, Sep 24, 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, Sep 25, 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, Sep 25, 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 opens Wednesday, August 26 2026 at 2:00pm
29th Annual Manhattan Short Film Festival
Mon, Sep 28, 1:00pm - 3:45pm
Meeting Room
Love films? Your vote might help one of these short films win an Oscar! Click for more details.
Registration opens Thursday, September 10 2026 at 9:00am
Check 'Em Out Book Discussion
Mon, Sep 28, 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.
Registration is now closed
29th Annual Manhattan Short Film Festival
Tue, Sep 29, 11:00am - 1:45pm
Conference Room
Love films? Your vote might help one of these short films win an Oscar! Click for more details.
Registration opens Thursday, September 10 2026 at 9:00am
Playdate at the Library - Ages 3-5
Wed, Sep 30, 10:00am - 11:00am
Children's Area
In the Children's Area, no registration needed. Drop by the Library or come early for Storytime for open play in a supportive and nurturing environment with other families with preschoolers.
Crafty Bookworms Storytime - Ages 3-5
Wed, Sep 30, 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, August 31 2026 at 11:00am
29th Annual Manhattan Short Film Festival
Wed, Sep 30, 5:00pm - 7:45pm
Meeting Room
Love films? Your vote might help one of these short films win an Oscar! Click for more details.
Registration opens Thursday, September 10 2026 at 9:00am
Budding Bookworms Storytime - Ages 1-3
Thu, Oct 01, 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, September 1 2026 at 10:00am
Playdate at the Library - Ages 1-3
Thu, Oct 01, 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.
29th Annual Manhattan Short Film Festival
Sat, Oct 03, 11:00am - 1:45pm
Meeting Room
Love films? Your vote might help one of these short films win an Oscar! Click for more details.
Registration opens Thursday, September 10 2026 at 9:00am
Playdate at the Library - Ages 3-5
Wed, Oct 07, 10:00am - 11:00am
Children's Area
In the Children's Area, no registration needed. Drop by the Library or come early for Storytime for open play in a supportive and nurturing environment with other families with preschoolers.
Crafty Bookworms Storytime - Ages 3-5
Wed, Oct 07, 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, September 7 2026 at 11:00am
Board Games Afternoon - at the Southwest Branch
Wed, Oct 07, 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, September 7 2026 at 1:00pm
Budding Bookworms Storytime - Ages 1-3
Thu, Oct 08, 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, September 8 2026 at 10:00am
Playdate at the Library - Ages 1-3
Thu, Oct 08, 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.
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