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Hackettstown Free Public Library

The Hackettstown Free Public Library enriches the lives of all members of our community by providing opportunities for learning and entertainment, cultural enrichment, access to information and the preservation of knowledge for future generations.

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Dewey Dining

Whether you’re a seasoned chef (pun intended), a novice trying to improve, or even if you’re just really into cooking shows, Dewey Dining has something for everyone! Each month we will choose a theme or a cookbook, and will each make our own culinary masterpiece to share! For lovers of potluck and haters of recipe hunting alike, Dewey Dining is a fun community group dedicated to our love of food and friends.

July’s theme is: Cookout! Think Barbecue, Block-Party, Grilling- if you would bring it to a cookout, you can bring it to the library!

Please make note of common food allergens present in recipes, and bring a list of all ingredients used in your recipe for the safety and enjoyment of everyone.

Summer Reading 2026!

The Summer Reading Challenge for 2026 is set to run from June 22 to August 15.

The theme this year is “Unearth a Story” and features dinosaurs and fossils!

To take part in this all-ages event, follow the link below to see our prizes, sponsors, and register on Beanstack.

We Will Be Closed July 3&4

We will be closed on Friday, July 3 and Saturday, July 4 for Independence Day.

Happy 250th birthday, America!

We Will Reopen for Regular Hours on Monday, July 6.

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