Hackettstown Free Public Library

Amateur Relic Hunting: Finding History in Unexpected Places

When I purchased my first metal detector a decade ago, I expected to immediately find a rare historical relic. The first “hit” I got? Well, it definitely wasn’t a priceless artifact, but something along the lines of a modern nail or pop top. Luckily, I’ve since uncovered some neat artifacts, like two Civil War bullets, early twentieth century headstamps, glass bottles, and more. Plus, I’ve learned how to find historical coins in unexpected places…and for free! So join me during this presentation, when I’ll dive into some relic hunting tips and also share some stories from my past hunts.

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!