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Registration opens:
November 20th, 2026

Let's Needle Felt a Red Cardinal Ornament!
2026-12-04 12:00:00 2026-12-04 14:00:00 America/New_York Let's Needle Felt a Red Cardinal Ornament! Join Amelia as she guides you through making your own needle felted red cardinal. All skill levels are welcome, materials are provided for, and registration is required. Catherine Dickson Hofman Branch - Meeting Room

Friday, December 04
12:00pm - 2:00pm

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Join Amelia as she guides you through making your own needle felted red cardinal. All skill levels are welcome, materials are provided for, and registration is required.

AGE GROUP: | Adult |

EVENT TYPE: | Crafts & Hobbies |

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Catherine Dickson Hofman Branch
Phone: 908-818-1280
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We're open 9:00AM to 6:00PM

We're closed Monday October 12
Mon, Oct 12 Closed
Tue, Oct 13 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Oct 14 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Oct 15 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Oct 16 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Oct 17 9:00AM to 4:00PM
Sun, Oct 18 Closed
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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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Mon, Oct 19, 10:00am - 11:00am
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Preschool fun with Ms. Marlene! Join us the third Monday of every month for seasonal stories, activities, songs, and more. For ages 3 to 6. Please register just the children attending.
Playdate at the Library - Ages 0-2
Tue, Oct 20, 10:30am - 11:30am
Children's Area
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Reading Renegades: CDH Book Discussion Group - July - Dec Session
Tue, Oct 20, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
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Lapsit Storytime - Ages 0-2
Tue, Oct 27, 10:00am - 10:30am
Children's Area
Bring your little ones to snuggle up with favorite books while building early literacy skills through stories, songs, and playful activities designed for our youngest learners.
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Tue, Oct 27, 10:45am - 11:30am
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Playdate at the Library - Ages 3-5
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Do you have a list of classics you "always meant to read"? Join us to discuss the great works while sipping tea like true ladies and gentlemen. Click for more info.
Library Closed - Election Day
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Terrific Tunes! - with Mr. Raymond
Wed, Nov 04, 10:00am - 10:45am
Meeting Room
Mr. Raymond is back with his guitar and silly songs! Click for important details before registering.
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Terrific Tunes! - with Mr. Raymond
Wed, Nov 04, 11:00am - 11:45am
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Playdate at the Library - Ages 3-5
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Children's Area
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Fizz Bang Boom - A Larger Than Life Science Show
Thu, Nov 05, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
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Join family entertainer Conrad Cologne for the Fizz Bang BOOM Science show. With huge experiments, lots of audience participation, and family-friendly comedy, explore science in a whole new way.
Registration opens Thursday, October 22 2026 at 9:00am
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Registration opens Saturday, October 31 2026 at 4:30pm
DB Cooper: Who was He and Where Did He Go?
Mon, Nov 09, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Meeting Room
Mark Gallagher, nephew of the FBI agent in charge of the ground search for DB Cooper, will share the history and details of the unsolved case from November of 1971.
Registration opens Monday, October 26 2026 at 5:00pm
Playdate at the Library - Ages 0-2
Tue, Nov 10, 10:30am - 11:30am
Children's Area
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Painting with Tea
Tue, Nov 10, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
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Immerse yourself in a sensory art experience where brewed tea becomes your paint and history becomes your inspiration.
Registration opens Tuesday, October 27 2026 at 9:00am
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Storytime Theater: Trail Tales & Beavers - Ages 3-6
Thu, Nov 12, 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room
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Registration opens Thursday, October 29 2026 at 10:00am
Playdate at the Library - Ages 3-5
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Children's Area
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Thu, Nov 12, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Meeting Room
Are you looking for an easy and fun fall-themed craft? This workshop will show you how to use chunky yarn and foam pumpkins to make some new November decor.
Registration opens Thursday, October 29 2026 at 5:00pm
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Registration opens Monday, October 26 2026 at 10:00am
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Playdate at the Library - Ages 0-2
Tue, Nov 17, 10:30am - 11:30am
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.
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Tue, Nov 17, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting 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, Nov 17, 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, October 20 2026 at 4:30pm
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Thu, Nov 19, 10:45am - 12:00pm
Children's Area
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Meeting Room
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Meeting Room
Do you have a list of classics you "always meant to read"? Join us to discuss the great works while sipping tea like true ladies and gentlemen. Click for more info.
Let's Needle Felt a Red Cardinal Ornament!
Fri, Dec 04, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Meeting Room
Join Amelia as she guides you through making your own needle felted red cardinal. All skill levels are welcome, materials are provided for, and registration is required.
Registration opens Friday, November 20 2026 at 12:00pm
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