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Finding Your Center: The Practice of Staying Grounded

For Better Decisions, Relationships, & Creative Work
2026-11-17 18:00:00 2026-11-17 19:00:00 America/New_York Finding Your Center: The Practice of Staying Grounded Join us for this hands-on, accessible session geared for anyone navigating a stressful season, whether that's caregiving, career transition, or just the general noise of daily life. Southwest Branch - Meeting Room

Tuesday, November 17
6:00pm - 7:00pm

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Southwest Branch

Meeting Room

Join us for this hands-on, accessible session geared for anyone navigating a stressful season, whether that's caregiving, career transition, or just the general noise of daily life.

Our presenter will teach us about the Window of Tolerance, how to expand one's Window of Tolerance, and then lead us on a guided practice.  For adults 19+.  Please register everyone in your group attending.

AGE GROUP: | Adult |

EVENT TYPE: | Health & Wellness |

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Southwest Branch
Phone: 908-818-1280
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Closed

We're closed Wednesday November 11
Mon, Nov 09 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Nov 10 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Nov 11 Closed
Thu, Nov 12 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Nov 13 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Nov 14 9:00AM to 4:00PM
Sun, Nov 15 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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Library Closed - Veteran's Day
Wed, Nov 11, All day
All library branches will be closed.
Playdate at the Library - Ages 3-5
Wed, Nov 11, 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.
Budding Bookworms Storytime - Ages 1-3
Thu, Nov 12, 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, Nov 12, 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.
Crafty Bookworms: Trail Tales Migration! - Ages 3-5
Fri, Nov 13, 10:30am - 11:30am
Meeting Room
Join us as we explore butterfly migration with Warren County Park's Naturalists! We will enjoy a story, play a game, and make our own butterfly to take home. Please register all preschool children.
Classic Friday Flick
Fri, Nov 13, 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.
Let's Paint a Picture Adult Workshop - with Certified Bob Ross Instructor Chris Severn
Sat, Nov 14, 10:30am - 1:30pm
Meeting Room
Participants will learn the basics of oil painting and have the opportunity to create their own beautiful landscapes under the instructor's guidance, using the iconic Bob Ross wet-on-wet technique.
This event is full
Southwest Branch Friends Meeting
Tue, Nov 17, 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.
Finding Your Center: The Practice of Staying Grounded - For Better Decisions, Relationships, & Creative Work
Tue, Nov 17, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room
Join us for this hands-on, accessible session geared for anyone navigating a stressful season, whether that's caregiving, career transition, or just the general noise of daily life.
Playdate at the Library - Ages 3-5
Wed, Nov 18, 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, Nov 18, 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.
Check 'Em Out Book Discussion
Wed, Nov 18, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
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
Labrador Literature - Read to a Pup
Wed, Nov 18, 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, Nov 19, 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, Nov 19, 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, Nov 19, 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
Thu, Nov 19, 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
Classic Friday Flick
Fri, Nov 20, 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.
Classic Friday Flick
Sat, Nov 21, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
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.
Library Closing at 4:30pm - Thanksgiving
Wed, Nov 25, All day
All library branches will be closing at 4:30pm.
Playdate at the Library - Ages 3-5
Wed, Nov 25, 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.
Library Closed - Thanksgiving Day
Thu, Nov 26, All day
All library branches will be closed.
Cancelled
Playdate at the Library - Ages 1-3
Thu, Nov 26, 11:00am - 12:00pm
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 - Thanksgiving
Fri, Nov 27, All day
All library branches will be closed.
Library Closed
Sat, Nov 28, All day
All branches are closed.
Playdate at the Library - Ages 3-5
Wed, Dec 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, Dec 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, Dec 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, Dec 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, Dec 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.
Playdate at the Library - Ages 3-5
Wed, Dec 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, Dec 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, Dec 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, Dec 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.
Southwest Branch Friends Meeting
Tue, Dec 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, Dec 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, Dec 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.
Registration opens Monday, November 16 2026 at 11:00am
Check 'Em Out Book Discussion
Wed, Dec 16, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
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
Budding Bookworms Storytime - Ages 1-3
Thu, Dec 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.
Registration opens Tuesday, November 17 2026 at 10:00am
Playdate at the Library - Ages 1-3
Thu, Dec 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.
Cover to Cover - A Classics Book Discussion Group
Thu, Dec 17, 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
Thu, Dec 17, 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
Playdate at the Library - Ages 3-5
Wed, Dec 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.
Library Closing at 4:30pm - Christmas Eve
Thu, Dec 24, All day
All library branches will be closing at 4:30pm.
Playdate at the Library - Ages 1-3
Thu, Dec 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.
Library Closed - Christmas Day
Fri, Dec 25, All day
All library branches will be closed.
Library Closed
Sat, Dec 26, All day
All branches are closed.
Playdate at the Library - Ages 3-5
Wed, Dec 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.
Animal Champions - with the Center for Aquatic Sciences
Wed, Dec 30, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room
The Center for Aquatic Sciences at the Adventure Aquarium will join us with LIVE animals to teach us all about the amazing adaptations that help them thrive in a changing world!
Registration opens Wednesday, December 16 2026 at 9:00am
Library Closing at 4:30pm - New Year's Eve
Thu, Dec 31, All day
All library branches will be closing at 4:30pm.
Playdate at the Library - Ages 1-3
Thu, Dec 31, 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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