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"The Legend of Sleepy Hollow" Storytime
2023-10-21 12:00:00 2023-10-21 13:00:00 America/New_York "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow" Storytime Children's book author and ghost writer, Jane McLaughlin, hosts an interactive storytelling adventure! Southwest Branch - Meeting Room

Saturday, October 21
12:00pm - 1:00pm

Add to Calendar 2023-10-21 12:00:00 2023-10-21 13:00:00 America/New_York "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow" Storytime Children's book author and ghost writer, Jane McLaughlin, hosts an interactive storytelling adventure! Southwest Branch - Meeting Room

Southwest Branch

Meeting Room

Children's book author and ghost writer, Jane McLaughlin, hosts an interactive storytelling adventure!

Haunted History Productions will recreate the classic tale, "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow," and there will also be a child-friendly appearance by the Headless Horseman, a great opportunity for fun fall photos!  

This program is appropriate for children grades 1st-5th.  Please register everyone in your group who will be attending, including adults.

This program made possible, in part, with support from the Southwest Friends of the Warren County Library.

AGE GROUP: | Tweens | Kids |

EVENT TYPE: | Storytime | Fun & Entertainment |

TAGS: | Halloween |

Southwest Branch
Phone: 908-818-1280
Hours

Today's hours

Closed

We're closed Tuesday November 05
Mon, Nov 04 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Nov 05 Closed
Wed, Nov 06 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Nov 07 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Nov 08 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Nov 09 9:00AM to 4:00PM
Sun, Nov 10 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

Library Closed - Election Day
Tue, Nov 05, All day
All library branches are closed for Election Day.
Preschool Pals Storytime
Wed, Nov 06, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room
Get your child ready for school through the enjoyment of Storytime!
Fall Cardmaking Class
Wed, Nov 06, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Maker Space
Join us for a fun cardmaking class! Using cardstock, patterned paper and rubber stamps, create four fall-themed greeting cards. Please register everyone in your group participating.
This event is full
Pop Star Dance Party!
Thu, Nov 07, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room
Enter your Library Era and join us for a dance party! Make friendship bracelets, take photos, enjoy snacks, and more! Guest are encouraged to wear their most "fearless" outfits.
Cancelled
Toddler Storytime
Thu, Nov 07, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Welcoming our littlest patrons to meet at the library for stories with your peers. This interactive storytime promotes early literacy and socialization for babies and toddlers ages 1-3.
Maker Drop-In
Thu, Nov 07, 5:00pm - 7:45pm
Maker Space
Open to kids, teens, and adults. Bring your own project or try one of our guided mini-projects designed to spark creativity and innovation. Basic maker supplies and tools will be available.
Fall Felt Bookmarks
Fri, Nov 08, 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room
Join us for some crafting and a snack as we create fall-themed, felt bookmarks! Participants are welcome to stay after and enjoy a great, family-friendly movie showing at 11:30am in the meeting room!
This event is full
Friday Flicks
Fri, Nov 08, 11:30am - 1:30pm
Meeting Room
Join us for a Friday afternoon movie courtesy of the Kanopy database of films, documentaries and musicals.
Library Closed - Veterans Day
Mon, Nov 11, All day
All library branches are closed for Veterans Day.
1000 Books Storytime
Tue, Nov 12, 10:00am - 10:45am
Meeting Room
Join us for storytime! All are welcome: pre-kinder children, current participants, and anyone interested in our 1000 Books reading program. Let's read fun stories, have snacks, and celebrate success!
The Life and Times of the Continental Soldier
Tue, Nov 12, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room
Learn about the life and times of the Continental Soldier in New Jersey in 1780.
Preschool Pals Storytime
Wed, Nov 13, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room
Get your child ready for school through the enjoyment of Storytime!
All Booked Book Club
Wed, Nov 13, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Conference Room
Gather, meet new people, and read and discuss a different book every month!
Maker Drop-In
Thu, Nov 14, 5:00pm - 7:45pm
Maker Space
Open to kids, teens, and adults. Bring your own project or try one of our guided mini-projects designed to spark creativity and innovation. Basic maker supplies and tools will be available.
Terrific Tunes with Mr. Raymond - Make music at the library!
Mon, Nov 18, 10:30am - 11:15am
Meeting Room
Mr. Raymond is back with his guitar and silly songs. Come sing along and explore music through instruments and colorful props. For toddlers and preschoolers. Please register all children attending.
Financial Planning for Retirement
Mon, Nov 18, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room
Come learn how to financially plan for retirement.
Southwest Branch Friends Meeting
Tue, Nov 19, 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.
Preschool Pals Storytime
Wed, Nov 20, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room
Get your child ready for school through the enjoyment of Storytime!
Toddler Storytime
Thu, Nov 21, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room
Welcoming our littlest patrons to meet at the library for stories with your peers. This interactive storytime promotes early literacy and socialization for babies and toddlers ages 1-3.
A Thousand Words Graphic Novel Book Club
Thu, Nov 21, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Conference Room
Gather, meet new people, and read and discuss graphic novels!
Maker Drop-In
Thu, Nov 21, 5:00pm - 7:45pm
Maker Space
Open to kids, teens, and adults. Bring your own project or try one of our guided mini-projects designed to spark creativity and innovation. Basic maker supplies and tools will be available.
Check 'Em Out Book Club
Fri, Nov 22, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Conference Room
Come join our afternoon Book Club as we Check Out some new books and genres. Going forward, a new genre will be chosen each month. Come to read, share and enjoy the conversation.
Friday Flicks
Fri, Nov 22, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room
Join us for a Friday afternoon movie courtesy of the Kanopy database of films, documentaries and musicals.
Alcohol Ink Ornaments - Adult Craft
Sat, Nov 23, 10:00am - 11:30am
Maker Space
Create beautiful abstract holiday ornaments with alcohol inks and liquid gesso. Blend colors and make mosaic designs through this relaxing art form.
Registration opens Friday, November 8 2024 at 9:00am
Bad Art Nite
Mon, Nov 25, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room
Paint, craft, and draw truly terrible art with your fellow teens!
Registration opens Monday, November 11 2024 at 4:00pm
Check 'Em Out Book Club
Mon, Nov 25, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Conference Room
Come join our evening Book Club as we Check Out some new books and genres. Going forward, a new genre will be chosen each month. Come read, share and enjoy the conversation.
Library Closing at 4:30pm - Thanksgiving
Wed, Nov 27, All day
All library branches will be closing at 4:30pm.
Library Closed - Thanksgiving
Thu, Nov 28, All day
All library branches are closed.
Library Closed - Thanksgiving
Fri, Nov 29, All day
All library branches are closed.
Library Closed - Thanksgiving
Sat, Nov 30, All day
All library branches are closed.
Preschool Pals Storytime
Wed, Dec 04, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room
Get your child ready for school through the enjoyment of Storytime!
Toddler Storytime
Thu, Dec 05, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room
Welcoming our littlest patrons to meet at the library for stories with your peers. This interactive storytime promotes early literacy and socialization for babies and toddlers ages 1-3.
Maker Drop-In
Thu, Dec 05, 5:00pm - 7:45pm
Maker Space
Open to kids, teens, and adults. Bring your own project or try one of our guided mini-projects designed to spark creativity and innovation. Basic maker supplies and tools will be available.
Together We Can Change Lives - Become a Resource for Kids & Families in New Jersey
Thu, Dec 05, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
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.
Registration opens Thursday, November 21 2024 at 9:00am
Holiday Flower Arranging - with the Warren County Garden Club
Fri, Dec 06, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Meeting Room
The Warren County Garden Club will demonstrate how anyone can create a beautiful holiday arrangement with a few simple rules. Please register everyone in your group who will be attending.
Registration opens Friday, November 22 2024 at 9:00am
Hour of Code: micro:bit
Tue, Dec 10, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Maker Space
The annual Hour of Code is upon us! Learn what a micro:bit is and what it can do. Bring your laptop, we'll share our micro:bits. We have a limited number of laptops for use, please BYOD if possible.
Preschool Pals Storytime
Wed, Dec 11, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room
Get your child ready for school through the enjoyment of Storytime!
All Booked Book Club
Wed, Dec 11, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Conference Room
Gather, meet new people, and read and discuss a different book every month!
An Evening of Charlie Brown Jazz - with the Eric Mintel Quartet
Wed, Dec 11, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room
Get in the festive spirit of the season as the Eric Mintel Quartet performs selections from "A Charlie Brown Christmas" as well as original compositions and holiday jazz standards.
Registration opens Monday, November 25 2024 at 9:00am
Toddler Storytime
Thu, Dec 12, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room
Welcoming our littlest patrons to meet at the library for stories with your peers. This interactive storytime promotes early literacy and socialization for babies and toddlers ages 1-3.
Maker Drop-In
Thu, Dec 12, 5:00pm - 7:45pm
Maker Space
Open to kids, teens, and adults. Bring your own project or try one of our guided mini-projects designed to spark creativity and innovation. Basic maker supplies and tools will be available.
Friday Flicks
Fri, Dec 13, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room
Join us for a Friday afternoon movie courtesy of the Kanopy database of films, documentaries and musicals.
Terrific Tunes with Mr. Raymond - Make music at the library!
Mon, Dec 16, 10:30am - 11:15am
Meeting Room
Mr. Raymond is back with his guitar and silly songs. Come sing along and explore music through instruments and colorful props. For toddlers and preschoolers. Please register all children attending.
Registration opens Tuesday, November 5 2024 at 10:30am
Southwest Branch Friends Meeting
Tue, Dec 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.
Preschool Pals Storytime
Wed, Dec 18, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room
Get your child ready for school through the enjoyment of Storytime!
Toddler Storytime
Thu, Dec 19, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room
Welcoming our littlest patrons to meet at the library for stories with your peers. This interactive storytime promotes early literacy and socialization for babies and toddlers ages 1-3.
A Thousand Words Graphic Novel Book Club
Thu, Dec 19, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Conference Room
Gather, meet new people, and read and discuss graphic novels!
Maker Drop-In
Thu, Dec 19, 5:00pm - 7:45pm
Maker Space
Open to kids, teens, and adults. Bring your own project or try one of our guided mini-projects designed to spark creativity and innovation. Basic maker supplies and tools will be available.
Sensory Storytime - Winter Wonderland
Fri, Dec 20, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room
Welcoming children of all abilities to our sensory friendly Storytime! Engage with exciting stories, move around, and play with hands-on activities.
Registration opens Friday, December 6 2024 at 9:00am
Check 'Em Out Book Club
Mon, Dec 23, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Conference Room
Come join our evening Book Club as we Check Out some new books and genres. Going forward, a new genre will be chosen each month. Come read, share and enjoy the conversation.
Closing at 4:30pm - Christmas Eve
Tue, Dec 24, All day
All library branches will be closing at 4:30pm on Christmas Eve.
Library Closed - Christmas
Wed, Dec 25, All day
All library branches will be closed.
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