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October 2026 issue · Community news

Warren Township Library October Programs

The Somerset County Library System’s Warren Township Library, 42 Mountain Blvd., has programs for children, teens and adults throughout October. Some programs require registration; visit SCLSNJ.org for details.

Baby Song and Rhyme Time

Tuesdays, Oct. 6, 13, 20 and 27, 10:30-11 a.m.

Children from birth through 18 months can enjoy interactive rhymes, movement, songs and stories.

Small Motor Skills Academy

Friday, Oct. 16, and Saturday, Oct. 17, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.

Children ages 18 months to 4 years can explore games and activities designed to develop small motor skills. Parental supervision is required.

Family Storytime and Craft

Thursdays, Oct. 1, 8, 15, 22 and 29, 10:15-11 a.m. and 11:15 a.m.-noon

Families with children are invited for an interactive storytime followed by a messy craft. Space is first come, first served.

Saturday Family Social

Saturday, Oct. 10, 11 a.m.-2 p.m.

The program room will be open for self-guided play and family social time, with board games, toys, books and activities available.

Art in the Style of Yayoi Kusama

Wednesday, Oct. 14, 4:30-5:15 p.m.

Students in grades 1-5 will learn about artist Yayoi Kusama and create pumpkin art in her signature style.

Kids in the Kitchen

Monday, Oct. 19, 4:30-5:15 p.m.

Students in grades 1-5 can build cooking skills and socialize while making a new recipe.

LEGO Club

Saturday, Oct. 24, 11 a.m.-noon

Children in grades K-5 are invited to build creatively and take on a LEGO challenge.

Mad Scientist Candy Experiments

Monday, Oct. 26, 4:30-5:15 p.m.

Students in grades 1-5 can experiment with sweet treats, bubbling reactions and gummy creations through hands-on science.

Teen Volunteer Night

Thursday, Oct. 15, and Wednesday, Oct. 21, 6-7 p.m.

Students in grades 6-12 can help prepare for upcoming library programs and earn one community-service hour.

Mad Scientist Candy Experiments for Teens

Thursday, Oct. 29, 6-7 p.m.

Students in grades 6-12 can explore candy-based hands-on science experiments.

Warren, NJ, in the American Revolution: The Spirit of Liberty

Tuesday, Oct. 6, 6:30-7:30 p.m.

Alan Siegel of the Warren Historical Society will discuss Warren Township’s role in the American Revolution.

Adult Drop-In Coloring

Wednesday, Oct. 7, 1-5 p.m.

Adults can color, unwind and socialize; coloring sheets and pencils will be provided.

English Conversation Group

Wednesdays, Oct. 7, 14, 21 and 28, 10:30 a.m.-noon

Literacy Volunteers of Somerset County will host a friendly English-conversation group for people with intermediate English skills.

In-Branch Movie: “9 to 5”

Thursday, Oct. 8, 1:30-3:30 p.m.

Enjoy a Dolly Parton retrospective screening of the PG-rated film.

Yarns and Threads

Monday, Oct. 12 and 26, 10 a.m.-noon

Crocheters and knitters are invited to bring a project for advice sharing, show-and-tell and camaraderie.

In-Branch Movie: “Steel Magnolias”

Thursday, Oct. 15, 1:30-3:30 p.m.

Enjoy a Dolly Parton retrospective screening of the PG-rated film.

Great Swamp and the American Revolution

Saturday, Oct. 17, 2-3 p.m.

Rory Britt will explore the place of Great Swamp National Wildlife Refuge in Revolutionary history as part of USA250.

Haunted Warren

Tuesday, Oct. 20, 6:30-7:30 p.m.

Rory Britt of the Warren Historical Society will explore local hauntings, the macabre and the unusual side of Warren history.

Adult Drop-In Puzzles

Wednesday, Oct. 21, 1-5 p.m.

Adults can work on jigsaw puzzles and socialize; puzzles will be supplied.

In-Branch Movie: “Out of Africa”

Thursday, Oct. 22, 1:30-4:15 p.m.

Enjoy a Robert Redford retrospective screening of the PG-rated film.

Hybrid Book Discussion: “The God of the Woods”

Wednesday, Oct. 28, 10:30 a.m.-noon

A Warren Township librarian will moderate a discussion of Liz Moore’s novel in a hybrid format.

In-Branch Movie: “The Natural”

Thursday, Oct. 29, 1:30-4 p.m.

Enjoy a Robert Redford retrospective screening of the PG-rated film.

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