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Saturday, September 5th, 2026
Monday, September 7th, 2026
 
Manhattan Short Film Festival
 
Love films? Your vote might help one of these short films win an Oscar! 
Join in at the Catherine Dickson Hofman, the Richard D. Gardner, and the Southwest branches
for one purpose...to view and vote on the Finalists' Films in the 29th Annual Manhattan Short Film Festival. The runtime is 2 hours and 45 minutes, with an 9 minute intermission about halfway through. Films are not rated, this program is for adults only. Please register by going to this link.
Showings are from September 24th through October 3rd, 2026.
 
 
Funding has been provided by the Friends of the Richard D. Gardner Branch, the Friends of the Northeast Branch, the Friends of the Southwest branch, the Catherine Dickson Hofman Library Association, the Warren County Division of Cultural and Heritage Affairs and the New Jersey State Council on the Arts.
 
 Museum Passes
 The Warren County Library museum passes are back! Reserve a pass
online in order to visit any of the participating museums - for free! 
Don't forget to check the museum's website for hours and procedures before visiting.
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*Open to Warren County Library cardholders with a library card in good standing.
You can borrow 2 passes per day and up to 15 passes per calendar year.
 
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LIBRARY EVENTS & PROGRAMS
 *Most registrations open two weeks before the program start date.
 
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FEATURED PROGRAMS
Children & Families
Kindness Camp: Family Day
Saturday, September 12, 10am-12pm
Richard D. Gardner Branch, Belvidere NJ
In honor of the National Day of Encouragement, create cards and other small crafts to share as random acts of kindness with those around you. Let's celebrate the power of positivity and kindness! Please register everyone in your group participating.
Homeschool Library Tour
Wednesday, September 16, 1pm-2pm
Richard D. Gardner Branch, Belvidere NJ
Let's kick off the school year with a field trip to the library! Find books and information like a pro, learn what the library has to offer for homeschool families, see behind the scenes, and make a helpful bookmark. Please register all participants.
The Art of Mehndi (Henna): Kids and Teens
Saturday, September 26, 12:30pm-1:30pm
Catherine Dickson Hofman Branch, Blairstown NJ
Learn about the art of Mehndi and practice drawing it yourself with Vidhya Perumal. Mehndi cones will be provided to take home. Space is limited, registration required. Ages 8 to 12.
Made possible by funds from the New Jersey State Council on the Arts, a partner agency of the National Endowment for the Arts.
 
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Hispanic Heritage Month Storytime: Ages 1-5
Tuesday, September 29, 10:30am-11:30am
Northeast Branch, Independence NJ
Join us for a storytime full of stories, songs, movement and fun that celebrates the culture, language and traditions! Please register just the children participating. This storytime is bilingual Spanish/English.

 Tweens and Teens
College Essay Tips
Thursday, September 17, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Richard D. Gardner Branch, Belvidere NJ
An introduction to approaching the college application essay or personal statement, particularly relating to the Common Application prompts. Please register every student in your group participating.
Air Dry Clay Picture Holders:
For Teens & Adults

Thursday, September 24, 4pm-5pm
Richard D. Gardner Branch, Belvidere NJ
Use air-dry clay to create your own picture holder! For adults and teens, just bring yourself and your creativity! Please register everyone participating.

 Adults
Healthy Aging and Balance: Because Falling is Not Normal
Tuesday, September 8, 11am-12pm
Northeast Branch, Independence NJ
Vestibular disorders affect millions of people, often leaving them dizzy, unbalanced, and with difficulty managing daily life. This presentation will review the causes, symptoms, and treatment options available to help regain stability and improve your quality of life. Please register everyone in your group attending.
Poetry Reading and Open Mic
Thursday, September 10, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Northeast Branch, Independence NJ
Local poets will each share a short poetry reading. After, we invite you to share your own work.
September's poets include Tina Kelley and Michael T. Young.
Together We Can Change Lives
Thursday, September 10, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Southwest Branch, Phillipsburg NJ
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. This presentation will be followed by an opportunity to address questions. Please register everyone who will be attending.
Read to Reel
Saturday, September 12, 12pm-3pm
Southwest Branch, Phillipsburg NJ
Read the book and then come watch the film adaptation. A lively discussion of the different versions will take place immediately following the film viewing. Please register all participants.
 **Pizza and drinks will be served during the film.
Book/Movie: Age of Innocence-Rated PG-13
Understanding Dementia
Monday, September 21, 10:30am-11:30am
Southwest Branch, Phillipsburg, NJ
Join us and learn how the brain works, changes that are and are not normal with aging, symptoms of dementia, and common types of dementia. Please register everyone in your group who will be attending the presentation. Immediately following the presentation, memory screenings will be offered, in ten minute intervals, to attendees who wish to participate. Screenings will be first come, first serve.
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The Art of Mehndi (Henna): For Adults and Teens
Saturday, September 26, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Catherine Dickson Hofman Branch, Blairstown NJ
Learn about the art of Mehndi and practice drawing it yourself with Vidhya Perumal. Mehndi cones will be provided to take home. Space is limited, registration required. Ages 13 to adult.
Made possible by funds from the New Jersey State Council on the Arts, a partner agency of the National Endowment for the Arts.
Making the Museum: With the Museum of the American Revolution (On Zoom)
Tuesday, September 29, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Online on Zoom
In recognition of America's 250th anniversary, join us and learn about the making of the Museum of the American Revolution. This presentation highlights key artifacts and reveals how things work behind-the-scenes.
**The presentation Zoom link will be emailed to registrants closer to the event date. This program is being offered in recognition of America's 250th Celebration.
Special thanks to the Friends of Warren County Library and the Catherine Dickson Hofman Trustees for their generous support towards library programs.
 
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Summer at the Library Prize Winners 
 
Congratulations to these winners for the second half of our Summer at the Library program!
 
William Y., Kellan P., Whitney M., Robin B., Noah C., Leonora M., Stephanie M., Summer A., Anastasia W., Maeve S., Elle T., and Atticus T., at the Catherine Dickson Hofman Branch. 
 
Eric B., Troy W., Zachary B., Dean S., Wyatt R., Deborah N., Cassie C., Luna D., Oliver M., Killian W., Julia K., Savannah C., and Amaya S., at the Northeast Branch.
 
Dana L., Luca C., Owen G., Ace B., Abby L., Harliee C., Nancy M., Keelli C., Julia P., Olive P., and Hunter G., at the Richard D. Gardner Branch.
 
Braydon D., Claire P., Abigail S., Tarra B., Rosemary D., Olivia S., Jamie C., Violet D., and Kate R.,  at the Southwest Branch.
 
 
Thank you to the Friends of the Warren County Library and the Catherine Dickson Hofman Trustees for sponsoring and funding the Summer at the Library prizes. 
 
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