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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.

Library Spotlight

Closed for Memorial Day

The Hackettstown Free Public Library will be closed on Monday, May 25 in honor of Memorial Day. We will reopen for regular hours at 9am on Tuesday, May 26.

Children’s Items Are Fine-Free!

Effective June 1, 2026 the Hackettstown Free Public Library will no longer charge extended use fees (fines) for most children’s items returned past their due date. This policy applies to children’s items checked out from the Hackettstown Free Public Library.

This is thanks to a very generous donation from Man Skirt Brewing, and its owner, Joseph Fisher!

Independent Author Resources

The Hackettstown Free Public Library now offers access to Pressbooks, The Indie Author Project, and Biblioboard.

These services allow you to create professional quality ebooks, download them for yourself, upload them to a local author collection, and showcase them to our readers.

Begin your writing journey today!

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Hackettstown Free Public Library Calendar

Bored at home? Need a new creative activity? Love to paint? Come to the library to paint a mason jar! All materials are provided!

For ages 11 and under.

Please register each child separately. Please register online at: https://hackettstownlibrary.org/event/mason-jar-painting/
Effie will give a presentation about the customs and cuisine of Greece, its connection to ancient culture, and how it carries over to modern-day Greece.
Guests will also get to sample and receive recipes for two different versions of the Greek cookies known as “koulourakia” – one made with butter and other dairy and its vegan version made with olive oil and spices.
This program is for all ages, children must be accompanied by a guardian.

This program is made possible by a grant from the Warren County Division of Cultural & Heritage Affairs.

Please register online at: https://hackettstownlibrary.org/event/greek-cuisine-culture-with-effie-janulis/
Love your life!

Let the experts at “FYZICAL” Therapy Center at Hastings Square in Hackettstown give you tips and tricks on how to prevent falls.

Please register online at: https://hackettstownlibrary.org/event/balance-therapy-to-prevent-falls-with-fyzical-therapy-center/
Thank you everyone for attending! Hope you enjoyed it🧶🧵 Join us to our next program with May Tejada “Watercolor painting” 🌈 #crafts #local #hackettstown
🌷Congratulations to our Spring into Reading winners! Let’s bloom into reading and get ready for our next challenge this summer ☀️ ”Unearth a Story” 📚😎 #summerreading #hackettstownnj #library #local
Parent Help Session IEP — RTI/MTSS — School Communication Guidance

Have questions about your child’s reading progress or IEP?
Not sure how to talk to the school?
Want help understanding assessments or services?
Join us for a free drop-in session with a reading specialist and dyslexia advocate.
Bring your questions and we’ll help you understand your options and next steps.

May 19th