Special Events
- Playful Songs for Kindred Spirits – Winter Holiday Music (ages 2-7 years and caregivers):
- December 3, 10:30-11:20 a.m.; hosted in person at the Warren Township branch; register to attend: https://sclsnj.libnet.info/event/7117853
- December 10, 10:30-11:20 a.m.; hosted in person at the Hillsborough branch; register to attend: https://sclsnj.libnet.info/event/7117518
- January 28, 10:30-11:20 a.m.; hosted in person at the Peapack and Gladstone branch; register to attend: https://sclsnj.libnet.info/event/7117884
- Living Room Concert – Patty Turse, Holiday Music with the Harp: December 6, noon-2 p.m.; hosted in person at the Bridgewater branch; register to attend: https://sclsnj.libnet.info/event/7120270
- The Nutcracker- An Abridged Performance: (all ages):
- December 8, 6:30-7 p.m.; hosted in person at the Montgomery branch; register to attend: https://sclsnj.libnet.info/event/7131484
- December 17, 10:30-11 a.m.; hosted in person at the Bridgewater branch; register to attend: https://sclsnj.libnet.info/event/7131519
- Holidays with the Navesink Brass – Concert: December 10, 2-3 p.m.; hosted in person at the Bridgewater branch; register to attend: https://sclsnj.libnet.info/event/7080428
- Winter Wonderland Photosnap (families): December 28, 10:30 a.m.-1 p.m.; hosted in person at the Somerville branch; register to attend: https://sclsnj.libnet.info/event/7175070
- Happy Noon Year (all ages): December 30, 11 a.m.-noon; hosted in person at the Bound Brook branch; register to attend: https://sclsnj.libnet.info/event/7176514
- New Year’s Eve at Noon (ages 2-6): December 30, 11:30 a.m.-12:15 p.m.; hosted in person at the Hillsborough branch; register to attend: https://sclsnj.libnet.info/event/6880921
Food and Recipe Events
- Teen Paint and Snack – Keep or Gift (grades 5 – 12): December 3, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.; hosted in person at the Bridgewater branch; register to attend: https://sclsnj.libnet.info/event/6872737
- Kids Snack and Craft – Cocoa, Cookies, and Cards (grades 3-5): December 12, 4:30-5:15 p.m.; hosted in person at the Warren Township branch; register to attend: https://sclsnj.libnet.info/event/7145477
- Tasty Tuesdays – Hot Chocolate and Marshmallows (grades 4 and up): December 13, 6-7 p.m.; hosted in person at the Bound Brook branch; register to attend: https://sclsnj.libnet.info/event/7176513
- Culinary Creators- DIY Hot Chocolate (grades 5-12): December 14, 3:30-4:30 p.m.; hosted in person at the North Plainfield branch; register to attend: https://sclsnj.libnet.info/event/7077387
- Teen Snack and Craft – Cocoa, Cookies, and Cards (grades 6-12): December 15, 6-7 p.m.; hosted in person at the Warren Township branch; register to attend: https://sclsnj.libnet.info/event/7145500
- Cookies in a Jar: December 17, 1-4 p.m.; hosted in person at the Peapack and Gladstone branch; register to attend: https://sclsnj.libnet.info/event/7119012
- Tween Food Challenge – Gingerbread Decorating (grades 4-8): December 20, 3:30-4:30 p.m.; hosted in person at the North Plainfield branch; register to attend: https://sclsnj.libnet.info/event/6997864
Crafts and Creations
- Adult Craft – Holiday Stenciling: December 1, 1:30-3 p.m.; hosted in person at the Warren Township branch; register to attend: https://sclsnj.libnet.info/event/7132358
- Stamped Ornaments (adults):
- December 2, 2-2:45 p.m.; hosted in person at the Hillsborough branch; register to attend: https://sclsnj.libnet.info/event/6974823
- December 16, 2-2:45 p.m.; hosted in person at the Hillsborough branch; register to attend: https://sclsnj.libnet.info/event/6974824
- Creative Crafts- Winter Decoupage: December 3, 10:30-11:30 a.m.; hosted in person at the North Plainfield branch; register to attend: https://sclsnj.libnet.info/event/7184031
- Sewing Fun – Make a Stuffed Dog (adults):
- December 5, 1:30-3:30 p.m.; hosted in person at the Hillsborough branch; register to attend: https://sclsnj.libnet.info/event/6954833
- December 5, 4:30-6:30 p.m.; hosted in person at the Hillsborough branch; register to attend: https://sclsnj.libnet.info/event/6954834
- Teen Craft – Giant Paper Snowflakes (grades 6-12): December 5, 5-7 p.m.; hosted in person at the Montgomery branch; register to attend: https://sclsnj.libnet.info/event/7134019
- Crafting Fun – Birch Tree Winter Art (grades K and up): December 6, 4-4:45 p.m.; hosted in person at the Bound Brook branch; register to attend: https://sclsnj.libnet.info/event/7123230
- Decorate an Ugly Holiday Sweater or Stocking (adults): December 6, 6:30-7:30 p.m.; hosted in person at the Hillsborough branch; register to attend: https://sclsnj.libnet.info/event/6959604
- Cat Castle – Build a Holiday Gift For Your Feline Friend (adults): December 8, 6-7:30 p.m.; hosted in person at the Hillsborough branch; register to attend: https://sclsnj.libnet.info/event/7097423
- Know and Grow Jr .- New Year’s Shaker (ages 2-5 years with caregiver): December 9, 11:30 a.m.-noon; hosted in person at the Bound Brook branch; register to attend: https://sclsnj.libnet.info/event/7123508
- Holiday Graham Cracker Houses (grades K-5): December 10, 10:30 a.m.-noon; hosted in person at the Somerville branch; register to attend: https://sclsnj.libnet.info/event/7167581
- All Things STEAM – Snow (grades K-1): December 12, 5:45-6:30 p.m.; hosted in person at the Bridgewater branch; register to attend: https://sclsnj.libnet.info/event/7106896
- Project Tween – Snowy Day Sewing Project (grades 5-8): December 13, 5:45-6:30 p.m.; hosted in person at the Bridgewater branch; register to attend: https://sclsnj.libnet.info/event/7108564
- Know and Grow – New Year’s Eruptions (grades K and up): December 14, 4-4:45 p.m.; hosted in person at the Bound Brook branch; register to attend: https://sclsnj.libnet.info/event/7123870
- Preschool Art Experience – Doily Snowman (ages 2-5 years with caregiver): December 16, 11:30 a.m.-noon; hosted in person at the Bound Brook branch; register to attend: https://sclsnj.libnet.info/event/7122814
- Drop-in- – Rocking Paper Plate Snowman (grades K and up): December 17, 11 a.m.-4 p.m.; hosted in person at the Bound Brook branch; register to attend: https://sclsnj.libnet.info/event/7125308
- 3D Paper Snowflakes:
- (grades K-2): December 29, 10:30-11:30 a.m.; hosted in person at the Somerville branch; register to attend: https://sclsnj.libnet.info/event/7119713
- (grades 3-6): December 29, 1-2 p.m.; hosted in person at the Somerville branch; register to attend: https://sclsnj.libnet.info/event/7098656
- Make a 2023 Calendar (grades K and up): December 29, 3-4 p.m.; hosted in person at the Bound Brook branch; register to attend: https://sclsnj.libnet.info/event/7126985
Virtual Presentations
- Merry Berry Celebration – Cooking with Berries Throughout the Holiday Season: December 1, 7-8 p.m.; explore from home – hosted virtually; register to attend: https://sclsnj.libnet.info/event/6767183
- The Great British Baking Tour – Holiday Edition Presented by Claire Evans: December 5, 7-8 p.m.; explore from home – hosted virtually; register to attend: https://sclsnj.libnet.info/event/6946459
- Recipe Club – Holiday Food Gifts: December 6, 6-7 p.m.; explore from home – hosted virtually; register to attend: https://sclsnj.libnet.info/event/6661143
- Fifteen Gems for the Holidays Presented by Dr. Bill Thierfelder: December 7, 7-8:30 p.m.; explore from home – hosted Virtually; register to attend: https://sclsnj.libnet.info/event/6770513
- Creating Christmas – How a Centuries Old European Celebration Became Something Uniquely American: December 8, 7-8 p.m.; explore from home – hosted virtually; register to attend: https://sclsnj.libnet.info/event/6850655
- “A Christmas Carol” by Charles Dickens: December 12, 7-8 p.m.; explore from home – hosted virtually; register to attend: https://sclsnj.libnet.info/event/6951749
- Fantastic Plant Stories – Presented by Somerset County Park Commission: December 13, 7-8 p.m.; explore from home – hosted virtually; register to attend: https://sclsnj.libnet.info/event/6849807
- A Real Toy Story – Two Entrepreneurs, America’s Obsession with Toy Trains in the 21st Century: December 14, 7-8 p.m.; explore from home – hosted virtually; register to attend: https://sclsnj.libnet.info/event/6767245
- Victorian Holiday Traditions Presented by Marisa Bozarth: December 15, 7-8 p.m.; explore from home – hosted virtually; register to attend: https://sclsnj.libnet.info/event/6986765
Holiday Movies
- “Prancer”: December 1, 1-3 p.m.; hosted in person at the Peapack and Gladstone branch; register to attend: https://sclsnj.libnet.info/event/7158334
- “Miracle on 34th Street”: December 2, 2-4 p.m.; hosted in person at the Warren Township branch; register to attend: https://sclsnj.libnet.info/event/7132392
- “It’s a Wonderful Life”: December 9, 2-4:30 p.m.; hosted in person at the Warren Township branch; register to attend: https://sclsnj.libnet.info/event/7132769
- “White Christmas”: December 15, 1-3 p.m.; hosted in person at the Peapack and Gladstone branch; register to attend: https://sclsnj.libnet.info/event/7158419
- “New Year’s Eve”: December 29, 1-3 p.m.; hosted in person at the Peapack and Gladstone branch; register to attend: https://sclsnj.libnet.info/event/7158430