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Registration opens:
October 31st, 2026

National American Teddy Bear Day
2026-11-14 10:00:00 2026-11-14 11:00:00 America/New_York National American Teddy Bear Day Celebrate National American Teddy Bear Day with a themed storytime, craft, and brief history of where the teddy bear's name comes from. Richard D Gardner Branch - Meeting Room

Saturday, November 14
10:00am - 11:00am

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Celebrate National American Teddy Bear Day with a themed storytime, craft, and brief history of where the teddy bear's name comes from.

A special teddy will go home with each child registered and in attendance!

AGE GROUP: | Families | All Ages |

EVENT TYPE: | Special Event |

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Richard D Gardner Branch
Phone: 908-818-1280
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We're open 9:00AM to 6:00PM

Mon, Sep 21 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Sep 22 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Sep 23 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Sep 24 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Sep 25 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Sep 26 9:00AM to 4:00PM
Sun, Sep 27 Closed
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About the branch

The Richard D. Gardner Branch (HQ) is located in Belvidere off of Rte. 519. The branch features two public meeting rooms, two study rooms, and a local history/genealogy room.

Upcoming Events

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Move & Make Preschool Storytime - Ages 3-5
Fri, Sep 25, 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room
Encourage a love of reading through sharing stories and rhymes. A craft is included. For ages 3-5. Registration required.
Playdate at the Library - Ages 3-5
Fri, Sep 25, 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 preschoolers.
29th Annual Manhattan Short Film Festival
Sat, Sep 26, 11:00am - 1:45pm
Meeting Room
Love films? Your vote might help one of these short films win an Oscar! Click for more details.
Silent Book Club of Warren County Library
Mon, Sep 28, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Dedicate time each month to just sit and read. Bring your own book and enjoy peaceful time in the cozy reference area of our library. Theme provided each month to help you select a book (optional).
Books & Bounces 10am - Ages 0-2
Tue, Sep 29, 10:00am - 10:30am
Meeting Room
Storytime for little ones (age 0-2) and their caregivers. We'll share stories, rhymes, songs, and movement activities that support early language development and bonding. Registration not required.
Playdate at the Library - Ages 0-2
Tue, Sep 29, 10:30am - 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 babies and toddlers.
Books & Bounces 11am - Ages 0-2
Tue, Sep 29, 11:00am - 11:30am
Meeting Room
Storytime for little ones (age 0-2) and their caregivers. We'll share stories, rhymes, songs, and movement activities that support early language development and bonding. Registration not required.
29th Annual Manhattan Short Film Festival
Tue, Sep 29, 1:00pm - 3:45pm
Meeting Room
Love films? Your vote might help one of these short films win an Oscar! Click for more details.
29th Annual Manhattan Short Film Festival
Thu, Oct 01, 5:00pm - 7:45pm
Meeting Room
Love films? Your vote might help one of these short films win an Oscar! Click for more details.
Move & Make Preschool Storytime - Ages 3-5
Fri, Oct 02, 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room
Encourage a love of reading through sharing stories and rhymes. A craft is included. For ages 3-5. Registration required.
Playdate at the Library - Ages 3-5
Fri, Oct 02, 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 preschoolers.
29th Annual Manhattan Short Film Festival
Fri, Oct 02, 1:00pm - 3:45pm
Meeting Room
Love films? Your vote might help one of these short films win an Oscar! Click for more details.
Bookish Night Out: Recycled Book Art - Adult Program
Mon, Oct 05, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room
A monthly alternative to book club, our Bookish Nights Out are gatherings that feature book related activities, light refreshments, and time to mingle with fellow book lovers.
Books & Bounces 10am - Ages 0-2
Tue, Oct 06, 10:00am - 10:30am
Meeting Room
Storytime for little ones (age 0-2) and their caregivers. We'll share stories, rhymes, songs, and movement activities that support early language development and bonding. Registration not required.
Playdate at the Library - Ages 0-2
Tue, Oct 06, 10:30am - 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 babies and toddlers.
Books & Bounces 11am - Ages 0-2
Tue, Oct 06, 11:00am - 11:30am
Meeting Room
Storytime for little ones (age 0-2) and their caregivers. We'll share stories, rhymes, songs, and movement activities that support early language development and bonding. Registration not required.
BYOB (Bring Your Own Book) Talk at the Gardner Branch
Tue, Oct 06, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room
Join the conversation! This isn't your ordinary book club. Bring and talk about what you are reading. Choose your own titles and share recommendations with other book lovers.
Friends of the Library - Richard D Gardner Branch
Thu, Oct 08, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Conference Room
As the Library's support group, the Friends do everything from raising funds to helping sponsor programs. Join them as they discuss their current fundraising plans. All are welcome.
Move & Make Preschool Storytime - Ages 3-5
Fri, Oct 09, 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room
Encourage a love of reading through sharing stories and rhymes. A craft is included. For ages 3-5. Registration required.
Registration opens Friday, September 25 2026 at 10:00am
Playdate at the Library - Ages 3-5
Fri, Oct 09, 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 preschoolers.
Library Closed - Columbus Day
Mon, Oct 12, All day
All library branches will be closed.
Playdate at the Library - Ages 0-2
Tue, Oct 13, 10:30am - 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 babies and toddlers.
After School Book Adventures
Tue, Oct 13, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Meeting Room
Come experience a book adventure!  Enjoy a snack during a read aloud or two, a time to move, and a fun themed activity. Best suited for kids in kindergarten - grade 3.
Registration opens Tuesday, September 29 2026 at 4:30pm
Curiosity Club - What will you make today?
Wed, Oct 14, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room
Join us for a multi-age STEM story and activity! All ages welcome. Click to see monthly themes. Please register all children and teens who will participate.
Get Lost in a Good Book Club - for tweens/teens
Wed, Oct 14, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Meeting Room
Interested in reading & discussing new books with new friends? Every month we'll talk about books and their movie & graphic novel versions we're reading over snacks! Please register everyone attending
Registration opens Wednesday, September 30 2026 at 4:30pm
Move & Make Preschool Storytime - Ages 3-5
Fri, Oct 16, 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room
Encourage a love of reading through sharing stories and rhymes. A craft is included. For ages 3-5. Registration required.
Registration opens Friday, October 2 2026 at 10:00am
Playdate at the Library - Ages 3-5
Fri, Oct 16, 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 preschoolers.
3D Paper Pumpkins - Adult and Teen Craft
Fri, Oct 16, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room
Trace, cut, fold, and glue patterned paper to create 3D paper pumpkins, perfect to decorate your home with. For teens and adults. Please register everyone participating.
Registration opens Friday, October 2 2026 at 9:00am
Fall Fun: Family Day
Sat, Oct 17, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room
Celebrate fall with a variety of crafts and activities set up as stations that highlight the wonders of the season. Please register each child attending.
Registration opens Saturday, October 3 2026 at 9:00am
Weird Haunted New Jersey - Ghosts of the Garden State
Mon, Oct 19, 5:00pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room
Join us for a spooky evening with Mark Moran, one of the creators of Weird NJ, the renowned magazine of local legends, folklore, and forgotten history.
Registration opens Monday, October 5 2026 at 9:00am
Rescheduled
Silent Book Club of Warren County Library
Mon, Oct 19, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
New date Monday, October 26, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Dedicate time each month to just sit and read. Bring your own book and enjoy peaceful time in the cozy reference area of our library. Theme provided each month to help you select a book (optional).
Books & Bounces 10am - Ages 0-2
Tue, Oct 20, 10:00am - 10:30am
Meeting Room
Storytime for little ones (age 0-2) and their caregivers. We'll share stories, rhymes, songs, and movement activities that support early language development and bonding. Registration not required.
Registration opens Tuesday, October 6 2026 at 10:00am
Playdate at the Library - Ages 0-2
Tue, Oct 20, 10:30am - 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 babies and toddlers.
Books & Bounces 11am - Ages 0-2
Tue, Oct 20, 11:00am - 11:30am
Meeting Room
Storytime for little ones (age 0-2) and their caregivers. We'll share stories, rhymes, songs, and movement activities that support early language development and bonding. Registration not required.
Registration opens Tuesday, October 6 2026 at 11:00am
Once Upon a Classic - Kids and Teens Literary Discussion
Wed, Oct 21, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Meeting Room
Join us for a lively book discussion group where kids and teens explore classic and modern stories. Registration required for this event. Click to learn more.
Board Game Night
Wed, Oct 21, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room
Make new friends and have fun playing a different board game every month. We run a fun and casual style of gaming, so all levels and ages are welcome!
Registration opens Wednesday, October 7 2026 at 9:00am
Edible Arts: Halloween - Kids Workshop
Thu, Oct 22, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Meeting Room
Edible art is a fun food filled art class. Join the fun as we turn Marshmallow Peeps into a witch and monster.
Registration opens Thursday, October 8 2026 at 9:00am
Move & Make Preschool Storytime - Ages 3-5
Fri, Oct 23, 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room
Encourage a love of reading through sharing stories and rhymes. A craft is included. For ages 3-5. Registration required.
Registration opens Friday, October 9 2026 at 10:00am
Playdate at the Library - Ages 3-5
Fri, Oct 23, 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 preschoolers.
Silent Book Club of Warren County Library
Mon, Oct 26, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Dedicate time each month to just sit and read. Bring your own book and enjoy peaceful time in the cozy reference area of our library. Theme provided each month to help you select a book (optional).
Registration opens Monday, October 12 2026 at 6:00pm
Books & Bounces 10am - Ages 0-2
Tue, Oct 27, 10:00am - 10:30am
Meeting Room
Storytime for little ones (age 0-2) and their caregivers. We'll share stories, rhymes, songs, and movement activities that support early language development and bonding. Registration not required.
Registration opens Tuesday, October 13 2026 at 10:00am
Playdate at the Library - Ages 0-2
Tue, Oct 27, 10:30am - 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 babies and toddlers.
Books & Bounces 11am - Ages 0-2
Tue, Oct 27, 11:00am - 11:30am
Meeting Room
Storytime for little ones (age 0-2) and their caregivers. We'll share stories, rhymes, songs, and movement activities that support early language development and bonding. Registration not required.
Registration opens Tuesday, October 13 2026 at 11:00am
Warren County Library Commission Meeting
Tue, Oct 27, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room
The meeting will be held at the Richard D. Gardner Branch, White Township.
Bread Making Basics - with Get Fed by Meg
Wed, Oct 28, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room
Join Meg, your local bread lady, for an intro to bread making. Learn the fundamentals of transforming just four basic ingredients flour, water, salt, and yeast into a loaf of bread.
Registration opens Wednesday, October 14 2026 at 9:00am
Booked and Busy - Book Discussion Group
Thu, Oct 29, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Meeting Room
A book discussion group for those who love reading books about books! New genres each month so there is something for everyone.
Registration opens Thursday, October 15 2026 at 9:00am
Preschool Halloween Party
Fri, Oct 30, 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room
Join Miss Amy & Miss Kristin for Halloween themed stories, crafts, activities, and snacks. Come dressed in costume for an extra special trick or treat time through the library!
Registration opens Friday, October 16 2026 at 9:00am
Playdate at the Library - Ages 3-5
Fri, Oct 30, 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 preschoolers.
Library Closed - Election Day
Tue, Nov 03, All day
All library branches will be closed.
Curiosity Club - What will you make today?
Wed, Nov 04, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room
Join us for a multi-age STEM story and activity! All ages welcome. Click to see monthly themes. Please register all children and teens who will participate.
Registration opens Wednesday, September 30 2026 at 10:30am
Get Lost in a Good Book Club - for tweens/teens
Wed, Nov 04, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Conference Room
Interested in reading & discussing new books with new friends? Every month we'll talk about books and their movie & graphic novel versions we're reading over snacks! Please register everyone attending
Registration opens Wednesday, October 21 2026 at 4:30pm
Hollywood and the Air Force in WWII
Wed, Nov 04, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room
The new film "Jimmy," set to open in theaters November 6, will feature Hollywood actor Jimmy Stewart's real-life career as a pilot in WWII.
Registration opens Wednesday, October 21 2026 at 9:00am
Let's Learn About Bob Ross - Kids Painting Workshop
Thu, Nov 05, 10:00am - 1:00pm
Meeting Room
During this workshop, kids will be introduced to the world of painting and will see first-hand how to create a beautiful landscape, just like Bob Ross himself!
Registration opens Thursday, October 22 2026 at 9:00am
Move & Make Preschool Storytime - Ages 3-5
Fri, Nov 06, 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room
Encourage a love of reading through sharing stories and rhymes. A craft is included. For ages 3-5. Registration required.
Registration opens Friday, October 23 2026 at 10:00am
Playdate at the Library - Ages 3-5
Fri, Nov 06, 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 preschoolers.
Books & Bounces 10am - Ages 0-2
Tue, Nov 10, 10:00am - 10:30am
Meeting Room
Storytime for little ones (age 0-2) and their caregivers. We'll share stories, rhymes, songs, and movement activities that support early language development and bonding. Registration not required.
Registration opens Tuesday, October 27 2026 at 10:00am
Playdate at the Library - Ages 0-2
Tue, Nov 10, 10:30am - 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 babies and toddlers.
Books & Bounces 11am - Ages 0-2
Tue, Nov 10, 11:00am - 11:30am
Meeting Room
Storytime for little ones (age 0-2) and their caregivers. We'll share stories, rhymes, songs, and movement activities that support early language development and bonding. Registration not required.
Registration opens Tuesday, October 27 2026 at 11:00am
After School Book Adventures
Tue, Nov 10, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Meeting Room
Come experience a book adventure!  Enjoy a snack during a read aloud or two, a time to move, and a fun themed activity. Best suited for kids in kindergarten - grade 3.
Registration opens Tuesday, October 27 2026 at 4:30pm
BYOB (Bring Your Own Book) Talk at the Gardner Branch
Tue, Nov 10, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room
Join the conversation! This isn't your ordinary book club. Bring and talk about what you are reading. Choose your own titles and share recommendations with other book lovers.
Registration opens Tuesday, October 13 2026 at 6:00pm
Library Closed - Veteran's Day
Wed, Nov 11, All day
All library branches will be closed.
Board Game Night
Thu, Nov 12, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Meeting Room
Make new friends and have fun playing a different board game every month. We run a fun and casual style of gaming, so all levels and ages are welcome!
Registration opens Thursday, October 29 2026 at 4:00pm
Friends of the Library - Richard D Gardner Branch
Thu, Nov 12, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Conference Room
As the Library's support group, the Friends do everything from raising funds to helping sponsor programs. Join them as they discuss their current fundraising plans. All are welcome.
Move & Make Preschool Storytime - Ages 3-5
Fri, Nov 13, 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room
Encourage a love of reading through sharing stories and rhymes. A craft is included. For ages 3-5. Registration required.
Registration opens Friday, October 30 2026 at 10:00am
Playdate at the Library - Ages 3-5
Fri, Nov 13, 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 preschoolers.
National American Teddy Bear Day
Sat, Nov 14, 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room
Celebrate National American Teddy Bear Day with a themed storytime, craft, and brief history of where the teddy bear's name comes from.
Registration opens Saturday, October 31 2026 at 9:00am
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