Warren Township Library Celebrates Hero Week with Special Programs

The Warren Township Library is celebrating the township's heroes with special programs from several local agencies including the police, fire and rescue departments.

On Tuesday, August 4, children 5 years and up will get the chance to meet Officer Horst and his canine partner, Onyx from the Warren Township Police Department. Attendees will learn about the rigors of training a police dog, the special partnership between an officer and his dog, and see how their police car is like no other.

Hero Week continues on Wednesday, August 5 with a visit from real firefighters from the Warren Township Fire Department. Children ages 4 and older will discover what it takes to be a real firefighter. They also will learn about the equipment a firefighter uses and see a real fire truck up close. 

Supercanine! Dogs Who Make a Difference, is another special program on Wednesday. Children ages 5 to 9 will hear five thrilling and touching stories of dogs who proved they were "man's best friend" and then create a super canine craft.

Hero Week would not be complete without the Warren Township Rescue Squad on Saturday, August 8. For First Aid for Kids and Ambulance Fun Day, kids ages 9 to 11 will visit the rescue squad building (diagonally across from the library) to tour the building and ambulances. They will meet with the EMTs, see demonstrations of their equipment and learn basic first aid for kids. Kids can then test their know-how with a short round of "1st Aid Jeopardy" and prizes will be awarded. Parents are encouraged to attend with their children.

Registration is required for all programs. For more information or to register, visit the Warren Township Library Events Calendar or contact the Youth Services Department at (908) 754-5554 x23.

Warren Library Brings Spooky Events for Kids and Adults

Visit the Warren Township Library this October for some Halloween-y events from creepy crafts to spooky author visits.


Monstore Reading and Craft
Tuesday, October 22, 4 pm to 4:45 pm
Join author Tara Lazar as she reads her new picture book The Monstore (available at the library) and shares secrets about the underground emporium and the making of the book.

Then stay for a monstrous craft! For children ages 4 to 8 years. Registration required. You can sign up online or call Youth Services at 908-754-5554 ext. 23.


The Legendary Pine Barrens: Stories and Songs
Wednesday, October 23, 7 pm to 8:30 pm
Author, storyteller and musician Paul Evans Pedersen Jr. will entertain visitors with stories and songs, based on the rich storytelling tradition of the Pine Barrens. His book, The Legendary Pine Barrens: New Tales From Old Haunts (available at the library), is a collection of dark and quirky short stories inspired by South Jersey folklore. Pedersen puts his unique spin on such legendary local subjects as the immortal Jersey Devil, dancing bandit Joe Mulliner, and the mysterious Blue Hole of Winslow. 
 

This program is geared toward adults only.  No children under 12 please.

Registration is required. You can sign up online or call 908-754-5554 ext. 64.

 
The Case of the Unknown Woman: A 19th Century Murder Mystery

Saturday, October 26, 2 pm to 3:15 pm

Rahway city historian, Alexander Shipley, will talk about the case that inspired his book The Case of the Unknown Woman: The Story of One of the Most Intriguing Murder Mysteries of the Nineteenth Century. 

This fascinating tale is based on an actual event that took place on March 26, 1887 when a young woman was found murdered in a field on the outskirts of Rahway, NJ. Some have speculated there is a possible link between this dastardly deed and the crimes of Jack the Ripper. You can also get his book at the library.

This program is geared toward adults only.Registration is required. You can sign up online or call 908-754-5554 ext. 64.


Halloween Hullabaloo - Drop In Craft
Saturday. October 26, 10:30 am to 12:30 pm or
Tuesday,  October 29, 3 pm to 7 pm

Parents with children ages 3 years and older are encouraged to drop by on October 26 or October 29 for our Halloween crafts. Just drop in to the program room during the listed times to make a great craft to take home. No registration required. All drop-in craft programs are funded by the Friends of the Warren Township Library.

If you're looking for some frightening fun at home, check out our Recommended Reading lists of items available from the library:

• Spooky fiction books, e-books and audiobooksfor adults
• True Tales of Terror
• Halloween Books for Kids (selections for all ages)

Early Closing Announcement

The Warren Library will close EARLY at 5 pm on Wed 6/12 and Thurs 6/13 due to the Lions Club Expo which is held in the field next to the library building.
We apologize for any inconvenience.

 

The Warren Library is a branch of the Somerset County Library System.

Warren Township Library Open House Highlights Library Services

Nearly 200 people came to the Warren Township Library Open House on Saturday. Visitors talked with staff and volunteers about library offerings, received hands-on demonstrations, played Wii games and laughed with singer/storyteller Jim Rohe.

 

The library also received a special proclamation from the Township Committee in honor of National Library Week, which ended Saturday.

Performer Jim Rohe

Artwork from local teens also was featured in the Teen Section of the library during the library Open House and will be on display until May 15. 

Teen volunteers and library mascot, Reed, helped promote offerings for the younger patrons, while other library volunteers and staff were stationed at other displays for various programs and services including:

 Collection Management Supervisor Yvonne Selander offers demos

• the free Museum Pass Program, which enables you to check out passes for free admission and special discounts at select museums in the metropolitan area
• Warren Business Professional Networking Community (WBPNC), a new group providing educational and networking opportunities for business professionals and/or business owners in the Warren-Watchung, NJ area
• the Friends of the Library, a volunteer group that helps support special events and initiatives
• Freegal, a downloadable music service that provides access to a catalog of artists in Sony Music Entertainment; you can also download to a smartphone
• Naxos, a catalogue of Classical, Jazz, World, Classic Rock, Nostalgia music
• Tumblebooks, ebooks for kids to read online or on a mobile device

 There also were live demos including how to browse the catalog online and download free music, ebooks and audiobooks to your computer or mobile device.

 

Several visitors were lucky winners of raffle prizes donated by the following local businesses:

Local kids enjoy special performance

• 16 Handles (Frozen Yogurt)
• Ciro's Pizza and Deli
• Country Squire Family Restaurant
• Edgewood Pharmacy & Boutique
• Kings Food Markets
• Little Shanty Burgers, Shakes & Grandma's Fries
• Nuray's Café
• Silk Road Restaurant
• Village Nails
• Warren Deli & Grill
• Warrenville Paint and Hardware

 You can see all our Open House photos on Facebook.

Warren Township Library Receives Special Proclamation for National Library Week

The WarrenTownship Library received a special proclamation from the Township Committee in
honor of National Library Week, which ended Saturday, April 20.  Committeeman George Lazo presented Library Director Carolyn Della Sala with the proclamation during the library's Open House.


 

Demos, Prizes & More at the Warren Library Open House

Come to the Warren Township Library this Saturday, April 20, for our Open House!

From 11 to 2 pm, enjoy light refreshments, raffles, hands-on demonstrations and singer/storyteller Jim Rohe.

If you are new to the area, or have not visited the WarrenTownship Library in a while, this will be an opportunity to learn everything that the library has to offer. Learn how to download eBooks, free music and more with hands-on demonstrations. 

At noon, Jim Rohe will entertain audiences of all ages. Play games with our new Wii U. Find out about the free Museum Pass Program, which enables you to check out passes for free admission and special discounts at select museums in the metropolitan area. Gather information about our newly created Warren Business Professional Networking Community (WBPNC) and join the Friends of the Library. 

Get raffle tickets to win prizes donated by the following local businesses:

• 16 Handles (Frozen Yogurt)
• Ciro's Pizza and Deli
• Country Squire Family Restaurant
• Edgewood Pharmacy & Boutique
• Kings Food Markets
• Little Shanty Burgers, Shakes & Grandma's Fries
• Nuray's Café
• Silk Road Restaurant
• Village Nails
• Warren Deli & Grill
• Warrenville Paint and Hardware

It's Family Read-Aloud Month at Warren Township Library

Storyteller Julie Pasqual

The Warren Township Library kicked off Family Read Aloud Month on March 2 with a visit from storyteller Julie Pasqual and a showing of Dr. Seuss' The Lorax. Children also had the chance to decorate a "Cat-in-the-Hat" paper hat and sign up for our Read-Aloud program.

Pasqual had the kids equally giggling and enthralled by her engaging stories. Check out a clip of her performance below. There also are more photos of the day on our Facebook page and a video clip below.

If you missed this fun-filled event you can still sign up for our Family Read-Aloud program which runs until March 31. Just pick up a packet from the Children's Services desk and start reading together.  

 
Each week, participants will have a chance to win a book by solving the clue to the book title on display in the Children's section. 

For a chance to win a grand prize at the end of the month, read with your kids, fill in your reading log and return it to the library. The grand prize will be supplied by Trattoria La Strada and Cold Stone Creamery.

For other programs and events, visit our Event Calendar.

Super Storm Sandy Among Adult Programs at the Waren Township Library

From Super Storm Sandy to Amelia Earhart to Paranormal Tales, the Warren Township Library is offering a variety of adult programs this spring. These programs are free but require pre-registration, which can be easily done online or by calling the Adult Services at (908) 754-5554 ext. 64.

Here are just some of the interesting adult programs the library has to offer in March:

Superstorm 'Sandy' with Mark Di Ionno and Amy Ellis Nutt - March 9, 2 pm

Columnist and author Mark Di Ionno and Pulitzer Prize winner Amy Ellis Nutt covered Super Storm Sandy for The Star-Ledger from the very beginning and are following its aftermath and reconstruction efforts, especially in the Jersey Shore area.  Learn about their experiences covering this devastating event in NJ history. Hear about the people they met along the way, how the Shore residents came together as a community and the assistance they received from unlikely sources, such as the Amish.This is a special opportunity to meet these award-winning journalists and appreciate their unique experiences "from the trenches." You can register online or call (908) 754-5554 ext. 64.

Thrills and Chills - New Paranormal Fiction - March 13, 7 pm
E.F. Watkins, author of recently released Dark Music (a haunted-house mystery), will discuss how vampires and werewolves have become romantic heroes and mysteries and thrillers feature ghosts and psychic detectives. How do you feel about this trend? Do you prefer down-to-earth plots or do you enjoy fiction that's out of this world? Get the chance to meet Watkins, a founding member of the Garden State Horror Writers and talk about spooky stories. You can register online or call (908) 754-5554 ext. 64.

Determined Spirit: The Story of Amelia Earhart - March 16, 2 pm
Actress and historian Monica Hoffman performs as Amelia Earhart performs in a one-woman show that reveals the life and legacy of the world’s most celebrated female aviator. "Amelia" will recall the events of her life from her earliest years until her infamous final flight. Audiences will meet the aviator America called “Lady Lindy” and discover a woman of integrity, humor, and inspiring courage. Hoffman has studied acting privately as well as at the prestigious Walnut Street Theater in Philadelphia. She has performed in local and regional theaters and her credits include commercials and independent film, including the 2010 documentary Breaking Through the Clouds: The First Women’s National Air Derby. This program is made possible thanks tothe generosity of the AAUW. You can register online or call (908) 754-5554 ext. 64.

Highlights of the Newark Museum - March 20, 7 pm
Get a taste of all the Newark Museum has to offer. Vera Lasser, presenter from the Newark Museum Speakers Bureau, will share the sacred and everyday objects of African art, Asian treasures, including a consecrated Tibetan altar, and ancient classical artifacts. Let art transport you through more than 200 years of history in Picturing America. You can register online or call (908) 754-5554 ext. 64.

 

Musical Saturday at Your Library: St. Patrick's Day Concert - March 23, 2 pm

Celtic Music Journey brings the audience to Heather Mulvey’s ancestral homeland through song. Her performance features familiar songs such as Wild Mountain Thyme, Danny Boy, and The Fields of Athenry. A brief history of each song is given and interaction and participation is encouraged.

 

Mulvey is a New Jersey based musician who plays finger-picking acoustic guitar and sings traditional Americana, Celtic and contemporary folk songs. You can register online or call (908) 754-5554 ext. 64.

 

 

Visit our event calendar for all our programs in March and many more in April.

Warren Township Library Winter Festival

There were crafts galore and loads of fun at the Warren Township Library's Winter Festival. About 183 adults and children came to the library to enjoy free snacks and crafts, Wii games and special face painting and tattoos by Pam Pomo.

We wouldn't have had such a successful event without the tremendous help from our terrific teen volunteers. We had 9 wonderful teens help the entire Youth Services Staff and our library director during this special event. 

To see more photos, visit our photo album on the Warren Library Facebook page. To learn about our other great children's programs, see our event calendar.