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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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National Museum of Civil War Medicine Virtual Tour

Come along on a tour of the National Museum of Civil War Medicine via this virtual presentation. The myths of Civil War medical care will be addressed, and you will learn how the conflict inspired medical innovations that we still enjoy today.

This program will be presented on Zoom. Link will be emailed to registrants on the day of the event.

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!

We Are Hiring a Custodial Worker

The Hackettstown Free Public Library is seeking an enthusiastic individual to provide excellent custodial service in the position of Custodial Worker. This position is part-time Civil Service position offering 6 hours of work per week.

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Looking to learn other languages with native speakers?

At the Language Exchange Cafe, native speakers of all tongues 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!
Young Adult novels are not just for Teens! The library is calling those 18+ that enjoy reading young adult novels to join a book club! It will be held at the library every 4th Wednesday of the month at 6pm. Please register online.

This month we will be reading…’The Kiss of Deception’ by Mary E. Pearson. 

Please register online at: https://hackettstownlibrary.org/event/teen-fiction-for-adults-book-club-2-4/
Join us for a meeting of lively discussion at the library. Each month’s book selection is determined at the previous meeting. Info will be updated when the book is chosen.

This month’s book selection is… ‘The Book Club for Troublesome Women’ by Marie Bostwick. 

Please register online.
👀 Have you ever wondered how relic hunting actually works? 🔦 Join Cassidy Cobb to find out what you need to get started, what kind of stuff you can find, and all about his journey! 🗺️ #relichunting #hackettstown #library
Chakras are centers of energy within the Human Energy System, they function as windows to the Soul. Each of the seven chakras act as an energetic gateway to an aspect of your physical, emotional and spiritual wellness.

The more you become aware of your chakras, the more vibrant your life will become.

This class will include:

-Insights on how each of the seven chakras correspond to a specific area of life
-Practices to strengthen the flow of energy within the chakras
-Practicing using a pendulum to read the chakras. Bring your pendulum if you own one
This class is presented by Nathalie Frapreau. Nathalie is a Registered Nurse and simultaneously practicing energy healing for more than twenty years.

Please register online at: https://hackettstownlibrary.org/event/chakras-101-with-nathalie/
‼️We’re excited to announce that starting June 1, most children’s items checked out from the Hackettstown Free Public Library will be fine free! 📚📖 This is thanks to a generous donation from Joe Fisher and @manskirtbrew. 🍻 Thanks, Joe, for your love and dedication to the
community! 💕 #community #local #library #hackettstown #brewery