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Looking for more Summer Library fun?
Check out the Great Summer Send-Off at the Warren County Library.
 
Pick up a challenge bookmark beginning August 2nd. Complete the challenges and return to the library by August 22nd to win a small prize! Replay as many times as you like.
 
For more information visit www.warrenlib.org/summer today.
 
 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.
*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.
 

 
Did You Know?
 
Warren County Library has free online magazines and newspapers like the Wall Street Journal, USA Today, Express Times, with your library card? Follow this link and scroll down to Digital Newspapers for more info.

LIBRARY EVENTS & PROGRAMS
 *Most registrations open two weeks before the program start date.
 
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July Program Spotlight:
Eyes of the Wild
 Everyone who attended the program at both the Catherine Dickson Hofman Branch and the Northeast Branch last month had a wonderful time! The presenter was knowledgeable, engaging, and shared fascinating facts about each of the animals, making the experience both educational and entertaining. Attendees had the opportunity to see an alligator, skunks, a baby kangaroo, and several other animals up close.
FEATURED PROGRAMS
Children & Families
Art for the People: Inspired by Keith Haring: ArtBlazers Workshop with Crayola Imagine Arts
Tuesday, August 4, 11am-12pm
Catherine Dickson Hofman Branch, Blairstown NJ
We bring street art to the library! Kids learn to create their own dancing characters and iconic symbols from Keith Haring, one of the most famous street artists of all time. This program is appropriate for ages 5-12. Please register just the children participating. Made possible by funds from the New Jersey State Council on the Arts, a partner agency of the National Endowment for the Arts.
Pop Art: Inspired by Andy Warhol: ArtBlazers Workshop with Crayola Imagine Arts
Thursday, August 6, 11am-12pm
Northeast Branch, Independence NJ
Kids will look at things around us through the eyes of pop artist Andy Warhol! In this class, kids will create a layered painting in the style of Andy Warhol’s silkscreen prints. For ages 5-12.  Please register just the children participating. Made possible by funds from the New Jersey State Council on the Arts, a partner agency of the National Endowment for the Arts.
The Liberty Tree: Revolutionary Music & History
Thursday, August 6, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Southwest Branch, Phillipsburg, NJ
Celebrate 250 years of American freedom with the great songs and stories of days gone by! For all ages. Please register everyone in your group attending. This program is being offered in recognition of America's 250th Anniversary Celebration.
More Than True:
Folk and Fairy Tales with Character
Wednesday, August 12, 11am-12pm
Northeast Branch, Independence NJ
In this program, participants have the chance to choose their own adventures, and shape the outcomes of the tales, as they travel through stories to discover a world of character built with imagination. For Pre-K-5th grade. Please register everyone attending. Made possible by funds from the New Jersey State Council on the Arts, a partner agency of the National Endowment for the Arts. Also made possible with support from the Northeast Friends of the Warren County Library.
Magic Self-Portraits: Inspired by Freida Kahlo ArtBlazers Workshop with Crayola Imagine Arts
Thursday, August 13, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Southwest Branch, Phillipsburg NJ
We step into the shoes of Mexican artist Freida Kahlo! She created over 100 self-portraits that expressed her reality and her ideals. In this class, kids will create their own self-portraits in the style of magic realism to express their inner selves. For ages 5-12. Please register just the children participating. Made possible by funds from the New Jersey State Council on the Arts, a partner agency of the National Endowment for the Arts.

 Tweens and Teens
College Essay Tips
Wednesday, August 19, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Richard D. Gardner Branch, Belvidere NJ
An introduction to approaching the college application essay or personal statement. This program is for high school juniors and seniors. Please register every student in your group participating.

 Adults
Bookish Night Out: TBR (to be read) Jar
Monday, August 3, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Richard D. Gardner Branch, Belvidere NJ
 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. August's featured activity: Let's talk reading challenges and make a TBR Jar. Please register everyone participating.
Bling a Bag: Teen & Adult Program 11am-12:30pm
Bling a Bag: Teen & Adult Program 2pm-3:30pm
Tuesday, August 4, 2026
Southwest Branch, Phillipsburg NJ
Use your creativity to design a canvas bag with rhinestones that can be used as a pencil pouch, makeup bag, or toiletry tote.
Create your initial or a simple graphic and embellish with a variety of gemstones. Choose only one time to register and please register everyone participating.
Together We Can Change Lives
Thursday, August 13, 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.
ESL Conversation Group 
Wednesday, August 26, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Northeast Branch, Independence NJ
Practice casual conversation in a relaxed setting. For those new or challenged by speaking the English language, our instructor offers a small conversation group the opportunity to learn and practice and improve their pronunciation. Please register everyone in your group participating.
Special thanks to the Friends of Warren County Library and the Catherine Dickson Hofman Trustees for their generous support towards library programs.
 
 
eBooks & More
Enjoy eBooks, eAudiobooks, movies, TV shows, comics, children's content, and more - all free with your library card, anytime, anywhere

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Online Databases
Explore our online databases for trusted information, research, learning, and more - available with your library card.

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Summer at the Library Prize Winners 
 
Congratulations to these winners for the first half of our Summer at the Library program!
 
 Leah E., Hunter R., Grace S., Abe G., Grant R., Misty M., Willow S., Leroy S., Kaia M.,
Shauna M., Tori M., and Caroline Y. at the Catherine Dickson Hofman Branch. 
 
Zoe O., Juliet C., Gavin D., Sharon L., Kevin M., and Ron C., at the Northeast Branch.
 
Reese M., Mikayla G., Naomi P., Wyatt K., and Madison G. at the Richard D. Gardner Branch.
 
Dulce B., Madelyn H., Diana B., Madison L., Rory S., Brady E., and Charlotte D., 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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