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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

Zen Stitching with May Tejada

This hands-on Zen stitching workshop focuses on basic techniques and guided, mindful making. Participants will work at a relaxed pace to create a functional piece to take home.

This program is for adults and teens 16+

Never Too Old: A YA Book Club for Adults

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.

Spring Into Reading

Join our latest reading challenge. Running from March 1-April 30, read, listen, and complete activities to earn badges and tickets to put toward six great prizes!

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Hackettstown Free Public Library Calendar

Saturday March 7th! 

Join us one Saturday a month for a super creative craft-focused story time!

Open to children of all ages!

Please register; space is limited! Please register online at: https://hackettstownlibrary.org/event/story-craft-club/2026-03-07/
Tuesday March 3rd at 4:30! 

Does your child need to practice their reading skills? Are they too afraid to read to you or another person? Does your child love animals?

Come to the library to read to a therapy pet from Creature Comfort Pet Therapy!

This event is registration only.

Each event has six (6) 10 minute time slots. Please register online at: https://hackettstownlibrary.org/event/paws-and-pages/2026-03-03/
Don't forget to sign up for the Aspiring Writers Club tomorrow night at 6pm! 

Please register online.
🌷As we wrapped up February, here is a small recap of our most recent events. Thank you to all of our patrons for supporting our library. New events coming soon! πŸ“’ #library #hackettstown #local
❗️Library Director Jerry Galante and Friends of the Library treasurer Nick celebrate with new Greene’s Beans β˜•οΈowner Kelsey at the ribbon cutting! πŸŽ‰
Celebrate the year of the fire horse with us!πŸ§§πŸ‰βœ¨Register on our website and celebrate the Lunar New Year πŸŽ‡πŸŽ† #hackettstown #library #chinesenewyear