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Computer Basics: Internet
Computer Basics: Internet
Calling All Seniors and Tech-Needy! Looking to learn about the basics of how to use a computer, but don't know where to turn? Can't sign in to medical lab work? Need help paying bills online? Come to our Computer Basics program series to learn all about current technology. In this first session, you will learn: […]
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CANCELLED Personal Spending/Savings Plan Workshop
CANCELLED Personal Spending/Savings Plan Workshop
Join us for an informative, interactive workshop! Turn your goals into a plan, and your plan into action. RSVP to Elizabeth at: burgensone@norwescap.org or call 908-521-4220 x3015
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Wednesday Story Time
Wednesday Story Time
Join Ms. Rebecca in a fun-filled story time with an exciting new theme every week! Open to children ages 1-5. Please register for only one time slot.
Rummi-Klub
Rummi-Klub
Are you looking for a place to have fun and meet new friends while keeping your mind sharp and maintaining your competitive edge? Why not come to the library to play Rummikub? Even if you have never played the game before (or not in a long time), we will teach you.
Legal Resources at the New Jersey State Library
Legal Resources at the New Jersey State Library
Did you know that the NJ State Library has one of the few law libraries open to the public in the state of New Jersey? We have a dedicated staff to specifically handle all of your legal questions. Please join Librarians Kelsey Allen and Cynthia Lambert for an introduction and overview of the Law Library […]
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Introduction to Finding Grants
Introduction to Finding Grants
Are you new to the field of grantseeking? Discover what funders are looking for in nonprofits seeking grants and how to find potential funders in this introductory course. You will learn the 10 most important things you need to know about finding grants, including: Who funds nonprofits and what are their motivations. What do funders […]
Sensory Story Time
Sensory Story Time
Having trouble with "traditional" story times? Do you want your child to experience a more hands-on approach to storytelling? Come join us for a fun sensory play story time. Favorite toys and/or fidgets are encouraged! Please sign up each child individually, space is limited.
RESCHEDULED “I Had Hoped All Alone to Have Entered Petersburg This Day” : Meade and the Campaign to Capture the Cockade City
RESCHEDULED “I Had Hoped All Alone to Have Entered Petersburg This Day” : Meade and the Campaign to Capture the Cockade City
The Overland Campaign came to a close when the Army of the Potomac shifted its attention to capturing Petersburg, Virginia. For Major General George G. Meade, the Overland Campaign ended on June 16, 1864, when he crossed the James River. This program explores Meade’s role in the Petersburg Campaign. Although the action around Petersburg is […]
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Zufall Health Info Session
Zufall Health Info Session
Learn about all the services offered by Zufall Health in your community. This is a drop-in event. No registration is required.
SNAP Information from Warren County DHS
SNAP Information from Warren County DHS
With the cost of food creeping higher all the time, it is good to know you may have options to help you keep yourself and your family fed for less. Learn all about the benefits of SNAP and if you are eligible. This program is part of the First Fridays Series and is presented by […]
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Story Craft Club
Story Craft Club
Join us one Saturday a month for a super creative craft-focused story time! Open to children of all ages! Please register; space is limited!
Language Exchange Cafe
Language Exchange Cafe
Looking to learn Spanish with native speakers? At the Language Exchange Cafe, native English speakers and native Spanish speakers get together to learn each other's language and have some coffee. It is a fun, immersive, interactive way to build your second language skills. No registration necessary - just show up and have a good time! […]
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Intro to the Women’s Center for Entrepreneurship
Intro to the Women’s Center for Entrepreneurship
Have you always thought about owning your own business but need help knowing where to start? Have you started a business and now need support while growing? There is a measurable increase in success when you have access to others for collaboration, idea sharing and networking to facilitate your individual leadership and growth. Join us […]
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DASACC Meet & Greet Info Session
DASACC Meet & Greet Info Session
Members of DASACC (Domestic Abuse & Sexual Assault Crisis Center of Warren County) will be on hand to offer information and answer questions about the services they offer and the ways they help our community. Come by to get some info or just thank them for the job they do! This is a confidential drop-in […]
Wednesday Story Time
Wednesday Story Time
Join Ms. Rebecca in a fun-filled story time with an exciting new theme every week! Open to children ages 1-5. Please register for only one time slot.
Wednesday Story Time
Wednesday Story Time
Join Ms. Rebecca in a fun-filled story time with an exciting new theme every week! Open to children ages 1-5. Please register for only one time slot.
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Civil War Oddities
Civil War Oddities
What did you do after the War? Women soldiers, Funerals, Reunions! After the Civil War, veterans from both sides gathered at frequent reunions. In 1876 the Union Side forgave the Confederates, and they marched together in parades across the nation. Join Dr. Peter Lubrecht as he discusses the "oddities" of the post-Civil War era. This […]
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Scrabble Club
Scrabble Club
Are you looking for a place to have fun and meet new friends while keeping your mind sharp or improving your English skills? Come to the Scrabble Club! It's the original "Words with Friends!" Play the board game Scrabble with others and enjoy a morning at the library. Even if you have never played the […]
Puzzle Swap Meet
Puzzle Swap Meet
Do you buy puzzles, have a wonderful time putting them together, but then leave them in the closet just to gather dust? Don't buy new ones, come to the library to swap it for one new to you! It's simple: bring a puzzle from home (please make sure they are in good condition and no […]
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Renate LeDuc Author Talk and Book Signing
Renate LeDuc Author Talk and Book Signing
Author Renate LeDuc will be here to discuss and sell copies of her book “For The Love of Jeremy." This is a memoir that is inspired by the loss of her son. The story is her family’s experience with mental Illness and how it intersects with suicide and substance use disorder. As Bipolar Disorder affects […]
Postponed Memory Cafe
Postponed Memory Cafe
Join us at the Hackettstown Free Public Library's "Memory Cafe" hosted by Johan Naranjo of House of the Good Shepherd. A "Memory Cafe" is a stigma-free social group for people experiencing memory loss and their families and caregivers. Each session includes a fun activity or presentation and time for attendees to socialize, relax, share, and […]
Carrie Muller Author Talk and Book Signing
Carrie Muller Author Talk and Book Signing
Author Carrie Muller will be here to talk about and sign copies of her book "A Dazzle of Zebras." Come by and show some love to a local author! Here is a description of the novel: Tracy Andrews is decidedly not looking forward to senior year. Senior year leads to graduation, which leads to her three best friends […]
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Board of Trustees Meeting
Board of Trustees Meeting
In 2024, meetings of the Board of Trustees will be held on the 2nd Monday of each month, except in October & November, when the board will meet on Tuesdays due to the Columbus Day and Veteran's Day holidays.
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Black Women’s Christian Activism: Seeking Social Justice in a Northern Suburb
Black Women’s Christian Activism: Seeking Social Justice in a Northern Suburb
Women played an important role in the development of suburban communities and the Christian churches those communities revolved around during the 19th and early 20th centuries. Yet, their contributions remain hidden. In honor of Women’s History Month, please join us as scholar and retired professor Dr. Betty Livingston Adams shares the heroic and inspiring story […]
Lucky Pot O’ Gold Craft!
Lucky Pot O’ Gold Craft!
Happy St. Patrick's Day! Come to the library to create your own little leprechaun's pot o' gold! Please register each child separately; supplies are limited.
Language Exchange Cafe
Language Exchange Cafe
Looking to learn Spanish with native speakers? At the Language Exchange Cafe, native English speakers and native Spanish speakers get together to learn each other's language and have some coffee. It is a fun, immersive, interactive way to build your second language skills. No registration necessary - just show up and have a good time! […]
3 events,
Wednesday Story Time
Wednesday Story Time
Join Ms. Rebecca in a fun-filled story time with an exciting new theme every week! Open to children ages 1-5. Please register for only one time slot.
Wednesday Story Time
Wednesday Story Time
Join Ms. Rebecca in a fun-filled story time with an exciting new theme every week! Open to children ages 1-5. Please register for only one time slot.
Spring Seed Swap
Spring Seed Swap
If you love gardening but want to try some new plants or varieties, why not come to the library to share seeds and seedlings with fellow gardeners? Simply bring labeled ziplocked or enveloped seeds, small plants, or cuttings to swap with others! Even if you bought a seed packet and never used it, this is […]
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Sensory Story Time
Sensory Story Time
Having trouble with "traditional" story times? Do you want your child to experience a more hands-on approach to storytelling? Come join us for a fun sensory play story time. Favorite toys and/or fidgets are encouraged! Please sign up each child individually, space is limited.
NJ Makers Day: Balloon Cars!
NJ Makers Day: Balloon Cars!
NJ Makers Day is approaching! Celebrate with us by engineering your very own balloon car to race with other participants. May the fastest win! Please register each child separately, space is limited. For ages 11 and under.
Depression: Unveiling the Invisible Struggle
Depression: Unveiling the Invisible Struggle
Depression can manifest in various ways and its presentation can vary from person to person. Let’s have a look at shedding light on causes, symptoms, treatment and how it can lead to self injurious behaviors. This program is presented by the Center for Family Services.
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Tween & Teen Maker’s Day: Marble Maze
Tween & Teen Maker’s Day: Marble Maze
Tweens and Teens! Stop by the library for Maker’s Day 2024! We will be making Marble Mazes. March 15th at 3:30pm. Open to ages 9 and up. Please register online.
Egg-Drop Competition (All Ages)
Egg-Drop Competition (All Ages)
Do you think you can keep a plastic egg from opening up or breaking from a second-floor fall? Now's your chance to prove you have what it takes! Using simple supplies, take a half hour to see if you can construct a device to keep your egg intact after a fall. Contestants will be grouped […]
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Popsicle Stick Wall Decor Take-and-Make
Popsicle Stick Wall Decor Take-and-Make
Be the envy of your friends this Makers Day. Make a fashionable piece of decorative art...from popsicle sticks! This take-and-make includes 28 popsicle sticks, paint, and instructions, all you need to supply is a paint brush and the hot glue.
NJ Makers Day: Take and Make: Popsicle Stick Catapults
NJ Makers Day: Take and Make: Popsicle Stick Catapults
Happy Makers Day! Stop by the library to pick up your very own take-home catapult kit! Each kit includes everything needed to defend your own castle... or attack another. Available until supplies last. For ages 11 and under.
Memory Cafe
Memory Cafe
Join us at the Hackettstown Free Public Library's "Memory Cafe" hosted by Johan Naranjo of House of the Good Shepherd. A "Memory Cafe" is a stigma-free social group for people experiencing memory loss and their families and caregivers. Each session includes a fun activity or presentation and time for attendees to socialize, relax, share, and […]
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Get into S.T.E.A.M.! (5 and under)
Get into S.T.E.A.M.! (5 and under)
Let's strengthen your science, technology, engineering, art, and/or math skills once a month! Your child will be able to participate in an engaging engineering activity to test their S.T.E.A.M. skills. This event is for ages 5 and under. Please register each child separately.
Bring Your Own Book Club (BYOBC)
Bring Your Own Book Club (BYOBC)
Do you want to join a book club but don't read typical "book club books?" Enjoy quirky books, microhistories, or steamy romances? Well, maybe BYOBC is for you! Choose your own title and then join fellow readers to share your thoughts about the latest book you read. Members can read whatever book they want: old, […]
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Introduction to Proposal Writing
Introduction to Proposal Writing
Are you new to grant proposal writing or want a quick refresher? This class will provide you with an overview of how to write a standard project proposal to a foundation, including: The basic elements of a grant proposal The “do’s” and “don’ts” of writing and submitting a proposal How to follow up whether the […]
Get into S.T.E.A.M. (5 and up)
Get into S.T.E.A.M. (5 and up)
Let's strengthen your science, technology, engineering, art, and/or math skills once a month! Your child will be able to participate in an engaging engineering activity to test their S.T.E.A.M. skills. This event is for ages 5 and over. Please register each child separately.
Animals Go To War!
Animals Go To War!
Visualize animals involved in war! Indeed, along with men in uniform, creatures large and small heroically performed during World War I from 1914-1918! Not only did animals help save lives, but they comforted soldiers facing hardships and danger. Meet the pets, rodents, farm and circus animals, birds, and even insects that accomplished amazing things during […]
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Wednesday Story Time
Wednesday Story Time
Join Ms. Rebecca in a fun-filled story time with an exciting new theme every week! Open to children ages 1-5. Please register for only one time slot.
Wednesday Story Time
Wednesday Story Time
Join Ms. Rebecca in a fun-filled story time with an exciting new theme every week! Open to children ages 1-5. Please register for only one time slot.
Evening Book Club
Evening Book Club
Join us for a meeting of lively discussion at the library. This month’s book selection is Pineapple Street by Jenny Jackson. Register online and we’ll see you there!
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Scrabble Club
Scrabble Club
Are you looking for a place to have fun and meet new friends while keeping your mind sharp or improving your English skills? Come to the Scrabble Club! It's the original "Words with Friends!" Play the board game Scrabble with others and enjoy a morning at the library. Even if you have never played the […]
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Plant ID Workshop
Plant ID Workshop
Do you ever wander around your property and wonder "what plant is that?" "Is that a weed or a flower?" "What kind of tree is growing along my fence line?" This is the program for you! Let Nancy and Carla from PeaceNJ teach you to identify all the flora in your garden. Learn what native […]
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Downsizing and Decluttering: You Can’t Take it With You
Downsizing and Decluttering: You Can’t Take it With You
Having too much stuff can impede people from relocating or getting healthcare into their homes. This engaging presentation from AARP explores why stuff is so important for some people and teaches practical, easy-to-follow tips on downsizing and decluttering. Learn how to get started!
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How the USDA Helps You Buy or Fix Up a Home
How the USDA Helps You Buy or Fix Up a Home
Learn about the loan and grant programs the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) offers to people looking to buy a home or fix up a house. If you ever thought of home ownership but figured it was too expensive then this is the program for you! Help is available...find out how to get it!
4 events,
Wednesday Story Time
Wednesday Story Time
Join Ms. Rebecca in a fun-filled story time with an exciting new theme every week! Open to children ages 1-5. Please register for only one time slot.
Rummi-Klub
Rummi-Klub
Are you looking for a place to have fun and meet new friends while keeping your mind sharp and maintaining your competitive edge? Why not come to the library to play Rummikub? Even if you have never played the game before (or not in a long time), we will teach you.
Wednesday Story Time
Wednesday Story Time
Join Ms. Rebecca in a fun-filled story time with an exciting new theme every week! Open to children ages 1-5. Please register for only one time slot.
2 events,
Sensory Story Time
Sensory Story Time
Having trouble with "traditional" story times? Do you want your child to experience a more hands-on approach to storytelling? Come join us for a fun sensory play story time. Favorite toys and/or fidgets are encouraged! Please sign up each child individually, space is limited.
The Road to Bristoe Station : Gen. Meade and Gen. Lee
The Road to Bristoe Station : Gen. Meade and Gen. Lee
At the end of the July 1863, the Army of Northern Virginia and the Army of the Potomac returned to the line of the upper Rappahannock. After a brief respite, both Robert E. Lee and George Meade expected the next phase of the Gettysburg campaign to begin shortly. Instead, each general found himself buffeted by […]
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CLOSED-HOLIDAY
In 2024, the library will be closed the following days: New Year’s Day: Monday, January 1 Martin Luther King, Jr. Day: Monday, January 15 President’s Day: Monday, February 19 Good Friday: Friday, March 29 Memorial Day: Monday, May 27 Juneteenth Day: Wednesday, June 19 Independence Day: Thursday, July 4 Labor Day: Monday, September 2 Columbus […]
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Language Exchange Cafe
Language Exchange Cafe
Looking to learn Spanish with native speakers? At the Language Exchange Cafe, native English speakers and native Spanish speakers get together to learn each other's language and have some coffee. It is a fun, immersive, interactive way to build your second language skills. No registration necessary - just show up and have a good time! […]