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Self-Publishing Children's Books 101
2023-10-18 18:00:00 2023-10-18 19:30:00 America/New_York Self-Publishing Children's Books 101 Learn the basics of self-publishing your children's book from concept to print. Southwest Branch - Meeting Room

Wednesday, October 18
6:00pm - 7:30pm

Add to Calendar 2023-10-18 18:00:00 2023-10-18 19:30:00 America/New_York Self-Publishing Children's Books 101 Learn the basics of self-publishing your children's book from concept to print. Southwest Branch - Meeting Room

Southwest Branch

Meeting Room

Learn the basics of self-publishing your children's book from concept to print.

Topics covered include:

-Why publish?

-Your Idea-Coming up with what will sell

-Your Story

-Dummy

-Illustration

-Book Design

-Traditional vs. Self-Publishing

AGE GROUP: | Adult |

EVENT TYPE: | Language & Literacy | Books & Authors |

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Southwest Branch
Phone: 908-818-1280
Hours

Today's hours

Closed

We're closed Monday January 20
Mon, Jan 20 Closed
Tue, Jan 21 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Jan 22 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Jan 23 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Jan 24 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Jan 25 9:00AM to 4:00PM
Sun, Jan 26 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 - Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Mon, Jan 20, All day
All library branches will be closed.
Southwest Branch Friends Meeting
Tue, Jan 21, 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.
Labrador Literature: Read to a Dog
Wed, Jan 22, 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!
All Booked Book Club
Wed, Jan 22, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Conference Room
Gather, meet new people, and read and discuss a different book every month! This book club is appropriate for teens 15+.
Maker Drop-In
Thu, Jan 23, 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, Jan 24, 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 read, share and enjoy the conversation.
Winter Cardmaking Class
Sat, Jan 25, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Maker Space
Join us for a fun cardmaking class! Using cardstock, patterned paper and rubber stamps, you will create four winter-themed greeting cards. Please register everyone who will be participating.
This event is full
Check Em' Out Book Club
Mon, Jan 27, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
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 read, share and enjoy the conversation.
Boosting the Immune System
Tue, Jan 28, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Meeting Room
Join Dr. Victor Catania for this informative presentation and learn tips on what you can do to boost your immune system. Please register everyone in your group attending.
Preschool Pals Storytime
Wed, Jan 29, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room
Preschool Pals Storytime helps children develop essential skills for school, such as listening, language, and early literacy while having fun!
Toddler Storytime
Thu, Jan 30, 10:00am - 10:30am
Meeting Room
We welcome our littlest patrons to the library to enjoy stories with their caregivers and peers. This interactive storytime promotes early literacy and socialization for babies and toddlers ages 1-3.
A Thousand Words Graphic Novel Book Club
Thu, Jan 30, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Conference Room
Gather, meet new people, and read and discuss graphic novels! This book club is appropriate for teens and adults 17+
Maker Drop-In
Thu, Jan 30, 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, Jan 31, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room
Join us for a Friday afternoon movie courtesy of the Kanopy database of films, documentaries and musicals.
Hanging Heart with Flowers - Adult Craft
Tue, Feb 04, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Maker Space
Create a wooden hanging heart with flowers and greenery to place on a door or wall. Design a unique piece that utilizes various paint colors, neutral greenery and flowers and ribbons.
Registration opens Tuesday, January 21 2025 at 9:00am
Preschool Pals Storytime
Wed, Feb 05, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room
Preschool Pals Storytime helps children develop essential skills for school, such as listening, language, and early literacy while having fun!
Bad Art Nite
Wed, Feb 05, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Meeting Room
Paint, craft, and draw truly terrible art with your fellow teens! This program is appropriate for teens ages 12-18. Please register everyone in your group who will be attending.
Registration opens Wednesday, January 22 2025 at 5:00pm
Toddler Storytime
Thu, Feb 06, 10:00am - 10:30am
Meeting Room
We welcome our littlest patrons to the library to enjoy stories with their caregivers and peers. This interactive storytime promotes early literacy and socialization for babies and toddlers ages 1-3.
Maker Drop-In
Thu, Feb 06, 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 Warren County
Thu, Feb 06, 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.
Registration opens Thursday, January 23 2025 at 9:00am
Friday Flicks
Fri, Feb 07, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room
Join us for a Friday afternoon movie courtesy of the Kanopy database of films, documentaries and musicals.
Registration opens Friday, January 24 2025 at 9:00am
STEM Story Lab: Balance
Mon, Feb 10, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Meeting Room
Join us for a fun and engaging STEM storytime designed especially for elementary (K-5) kids. This month's theme is Balance. Please register all participants for this program.
Library Closed - Abraham Lincoln's Birthday
Wed, Feb 12, All day
All library branches will be closed.
All Booked Book Club
Thu, Feb 13, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Conference Room
Gather, meet new people, and read and discuss a different book every month! This book club is appropriate for teens 15+.
Registration opens Thursday, January 30 2025 at 4:00pm
Maker Drop-In
Thu, Feb 13, 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.
Library Closed - President's Day
Mon, Feb 17, All day
All library branches will be closed.
Little Scientists Storytime: Space
Tue, Feb 18, 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room
Join us for a fun and engaging STEM storytime designed especially for preschoolers. This month's theme is space exploration! Please register all participants for this program.
Southwest Branch Friends Meeting
Tue, Feb 18, 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.
The History of the High Iron Railroad Company - Author Talk with Hank Webber
Tue, Feb 18, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room
Join author Hank Webber as he explains the history of the High Iron Company, leader of more than 80 steam locomotive excursions in the Northeast from 1966-1975.
Registration opens Tuesday, February 4 2025 at 9:00am
Preschool Pals Storytime
Wed, Feb 19, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room
Preschool Pals Storytime helps children develop essential skills for school, such as listening, language, and early literacy while having fun!
Labrador Literature: Read to a Dog
Wed, Feb 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!
Toddler Storytime
Thu, Feb 20, 10:00am - 10:30am
Meeting Room
We welcome our littlest patrons to the library to enjoy stories with their caregivers and peers. This interactive storytime promotes early literacy and socialization for babies and toddlers ages 1-3.
Maker Drop-In
Thu, Feb 20, 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, Feb 21, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room
Join us for a Friday afternoon movie courtesy of the Kanopy database of films, documentaries and musicals.
Registration opens Friday, January 24 2025 at 9:00am
A Thousand Words Graphic Novel Book Club
Fri, Feb 21, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Conference Room
Gather, meet new people, and read and discuss graphic novels! This book club is appropriate for teens and adults 17+
Registration opens Friday, February 7 2025 at 3:00pm
Check Em' Out Book Club
Mon, Feb 24, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
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 read, share and enjoy the conversation.
Library Closed - Staff Training Day
Wed, Feb 26, All day
All branches are closed for staff training.
Toddler Storytime
Thu, Feb 27, 10:00am - 10:30am
Meeting Room
We welcome our littlest patrons to the library to enjoy stories with their caregivers and peers. This interactive storytime promotes early literacy and socialization for babies and toddlers ages 1-3.
Maker Drop-In
Thu, Feb 27, 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, Feb 28, 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 read, share and enjoy the conversation.
Preschool Pals Storytime
Wed, Mar 05, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room
Preschool Pals Storytime helps children develop essential skills for school, such as listening, language, and early literacy while having fun!
A Thousand Words Graphic Novel Book Club
Wed, Mar 05, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Conference Room
Gather, meet new people, and read and discuss graphic novels! This book club is appropriate for teens and adults 17+
Registration opens Wednesday, February 19 2025 at 6:00pm
Toddler Storytime
Thu, Mar 06, 10:00am - 10:30am
Meeting Room
We welcome our littlest patrons to the library to enjoy stories with their caregivers and peers. This interactive storytime promotes early literacy and socialization for babies and toddlers ages 1-3.
Maker Drop-In
Thu, Mar 06, 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 Warren County
Thu, Mar 06, 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.
Registration opens Thursday, January 23 2025 at 9:00am
STEM Story Lab
Mon, Mar 10, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Meeting Room
Join us for a fun and engaging STEM storytime designed especially for elementary (K-5) kids. Please register all participants for this program.
1000 Books Storytime
Tue, Mar 11, 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!
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