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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

Beyond Labels: Anti-Bullying for Kids

Come to the library to join us for a special presentation by Stephanie Gonzalez about anti-bullying.

“Students will be inspired to look beyond labels and assumptions, understand the importance of mental health, stand against bullying in all its forms, embrace their unique strengths, and step into their leadership potential.”

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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Thank you to our friends from @zoophorianj 🐸 for coming and being part of our Summer Reading season ☀️📖! Hope everyone had as much fun as we did. ✨ #summerreading #hfpl #local #community
‼️The Hackettstown Free Public Library will be closed on July 3rd and July 4th. 🇺🇸🎆🎇
📚Join our Summer Reading Challenge and unearth a story! 🦖🦕 

#hfpl #summerreading2026 #local #community
🐟🎣Do you want to learn about fishing? Join Ben from the Musconetcong Watershed Association as he explains all things fishing! 🌊. Don’t forget to register. 🗒️ #fishing #hackettstown #community #library  https://hackettstownlibrary.org/event/setting-up-for-a-day-of-fishing/2026-07-16/
🌱🦖 Our Dinosaur Terrarium Workshop was a success! Thanks to @rootsandrivers1272 and patrons for coming to our library. #terrarium #workshop #hackettstown #library
Tweens and Teens! Stop by the library for some painitng! Open to ages 9-18. 

Please register online at: https://hackettstownlibrary.org/event/teen-craft-dinosaur-dot-painting-2/