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Teen End of Summer Pizza Party
Teen End of Summer Pizza Party
Tweens and Teens! Stop by the library to celebrate the end of summer and the summer reading program. Open to ages 9 and up.
2 events,
Tiger Tech Tips: Help With Your Devices
Tiger Tech Tips: Help With Your Devices
Do you need help with your devices? Having trouble accessing our online resources? Well, have no fear! Our Tiger Tech Tip helpers are here. Alex and JJ, students from Hackettstown High School, can solve your technology issues and show you how to use your devices. No appointment necessary! Just drop in from 4-6pm on Tuesdays […]
Booking & Cooking Cookbook Club
Booking & Cooking Cookbook Club
Join us monthly for an evening of sharing and sampling delicious culinary creations. Browse our collection of cookbooks to find a recipe based on the monthly theme. Then bring your tasty treat along with the recipe to share. Who knows? You may go home with a new favorite recipe! This program is for adults and […]
3 events,
Wednesday Story Time
Wednesday Story Time
Join Ms. Rebecca in a fun-filled story time with an exciting new theme every week! Open to children ages 1-5. Please register for only one time slot.
Wednesday Story Time
Wednesday Story Time
Join Ms. Rebecca in a fun-filled story time with an exciting new theme every week! Open to children ages 1-5. Please register for only one time slot.
Lighthouses of New Jersey
Lighthouses of New Jersey
Learn all about the beacons of New Jersey! This program will detail lighthouse history, structure, and characteristics while also touching on the keepers, governance, and purpose of these majestic lights. This event is for adults, teens, and children ages 6 and up. Coloring and activity sheets will be provided for young learners. Marilyn Dunning and […]
3 events,
“Rhythm & Grace” : Discover the Joy of Movement (CANCELLED)
“Rhythm & Grace” : Discover the Joy of Movement (CANCELLED)
Are you an adult who loves to MOVE? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you to learn something new! Join our exclusive sample class and experience dance like never before. We invite you to try a little bit of everything, from gentle stretching to graceful ballet moves, and some energetic jazz moves. "Rhythm […]
Tiger Tech Tips: Help With Your Devices
Tiger Tech Tips: Help With Your Devices
Do you need help with your devices? Having trouble accessing our online resources? Well, have no fear! Our Tiger Tech Tip helpers are here. Alex and JJ, students from Hackettstown High School, can solve your technology issues and show you how to use your devices. No appointment necessary! Just drop in from 4-6pm on Tuesdays […]
Sensory Story Time
Sensory Story Time
Having trouble with "traditional" story times? Do you want your child to experience a more hands-on approach to storytelling? Come join us for a fun sensory play story time. Favorite toys and/or fidgets are encouraged! Please sign up each child individually, space is limited.
1 event,
Puzzle Swap Meet
Puzzle Swap Meet
Do you buy puzzles, have a wonderful time putting them together, but then leave them in the closet just to gather dust? Don't buy new ones, come to the library to swap it for one new to you! It's simple: bring a puzzle from home (please make sure they are in good condition and no […]
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Language Exchange Cafe
Language Exchange Cafe
Looking to learn Spanish with native speakers? At the Language Exchange Cafe, native English speakers and native Spanish speakers 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! […]
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Quotation Creations
Quotation Creations
Read a super exciting story with Miss Rebecca, then make a craft all about it! This program is for ages 11 and under. Please register each child separately.
Lost Literati: Pearl S. Buck and Victor & Annie Polzer’s 1938 Escape from Vienna
Lost Literati: Pearl S. Buck and Victor & Annie Polzer’s 1938 Escape from Vienna
In March of 1938, Austrian Nazi Party members welcomed Adolph Hitler into Vienna as they welcomed the annexation of Austria by the German Reich. Crowds waved and screamed as "the Führer" rode triumphantly through the city. The Jews, Catholics, and the anti-Nazi faction that had demonstrated earlier in the year were in a state of […]
3 events,
Wednesday Story Time
Wednesday Story Time
Join Ms. Rebecca in a fun-filled story time with an exciting new theme every week! Open to children ages 1-5. Please register for only one time slot.
Wednesday Story Time
Wednesday Story Time
Join Ms. Rebecca in a fun-filled story time with an exciting new theme every week! Open to children ages 1-5. Please register for only one time slot.
The Art & Craft of Writing Fiction with Eric J. Matluck
The Art & Craft of Writing Fiction with Eric J. Matluck
Self-published Hackettstown author Eric J. Matluck will be here to discuss the art and craft of writing fiction. He has written 4 novels (2 available on Amazon, “Notes for a Eulogy” and “The Judges”) and 11 short stories. He’s been writing seriously for over 30 years, and he will discuss the inspiration behind writing in […]
2 events,
Bad Art Night Competition
Bad Art Night Competition
Are you not very good at drawing? Lack the skills for painting? Then this is the event for you! This is a freestyle craft competition in which everyone has access to a pile of ridiculous art and craft material. Participants can make as many pieces of “Bad Art” (sculptures, paintings, collages, etc.) as they want, […]
2 events,
Job Opportunities for Building Success Program (JOBS)
Job Opportunities for Building Success Program (JOBS)
The Transition Professionals JOBS team is holding a drop-in event at the Hackettstown Free Public Library. Job Opportunities for Building Success (JOBS) is a comprehensive program that offers free specialized training opportunities, sustainable employment acquisition, and supportive services (ie transportation, ID obtainment, food, clothing) to current justice-involved individuals facing barriers to employment. This can include: […]
Teen Advisory Board Meeting
Teen Advisory Board Meeting
Tweens and Teens! Join us at the library for our Teen Advisory Board Meeting. Share ideas for programs or changes that you would like to see in the library. Open to ages and up. Please register online
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Saturday Story Time with ASL (American Sign Language)
Saturday Story Time with ASL (American Sign Language)
Join Ms. Rebecca and special guest, Ms. Abbie, for a fun story time experience interpreted into American Sign Language! Please register each child separately.
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CANCELLED – “Rhythm & Grace” : Discover the Joy of Movement
CANCELLED – “Rhythm & Grace” : Discover the Joy of Movement
Are you an adult who loves to MOVE? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you to learn something new! Join our exclusive sample class and experience dance like never before. We invite you to try a little bit of everything, from gentle stretching to graceful ballet moves, and some energetic jazz moves. "Rhythm […]
Teen Game Night
Teen Game Night
Tweens and Teens! Come to the library for a night of games! Open to ages 9 and up. Please register online.
Board of Trustees Meeting
Board of Trustees Meeting
In 2023, meetings of the Board of Trustees will be held on the 2nd Monday of each month, except in October, when the board will meet on Tuesday due to the Columbus Day holiday.
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3 events,
Wednesday Story Time
Wednesday Story Time
Join Ms. Rebecca in a fun-filled story time with an exciting new theme every week! Open to children ages 1-5. Please register for only one time slot.
Wednesday Story Time
Wednesday Story Time
Join Ms. Rebecca in a fun-filled story time with an exciting new theme every week! Open to children ages 1-5. Please register for only one time slot.
Speak Your Soul: Art & Craft of Poetry with Yoli Worth
Speak Your Soul: Art & Craft of Poetry with Yoli Worth
Yoli will read and talk about different poems. Following the reading, participants will be invited to join in and write. There will be a brief writing session and as time allows, volunteers may read their work in progress, which encourages accepting written work without judgment. The workshop will close with participants creating a group poem, […]
1 event,
Sensory Story Time
Sensory Story Time
Having trouble with "traditional" story times? Do you want your child to experience a more hands-on approach to storytelling? Come join us for a fun sensory play story time. Favorite toys and/or fidgets are encouraged! Please sign up each child individually, space is limited.
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Get into S.T.E.A.M.! (5 and under)
Get into S.T.E.A.M.! (5 and under)
Let's strengthen your science, technology, engineering, art, and/or math skills once a month! Your child will be able to participate in an engaging engineering activity to test their S.T.E.A.M. skills. This event is for ages 5 and under. Please register each child separately.
Teen Craft Night: Sand Art
Teen Craft Night: Sand Art
Tweens and Teens! Join us at the library for a night of crafting. Open to ages 9 and up. Please register online.
Introduction to Electric Vehicles
Introduction to Electric Vehicles
Have you heard the buzz about electric vehicles (EV) but don't know if they are right for you? Interested in making the switch to electric but are unsure about it? Let Jerry explain the basics of EVs and the details of ownership.
4 events,
Financial Planning During Your Lifetime – Webinar
Financial Planning During Your Lifetime – Webinar
So much of our life revolves around money and as our life changes, so should our financial priorities and goals. This presentation will focus on financial planning during various life stages. Gerard Raho from Edward Jones will touch on a Roth IRA and 529 college saving accounts for people early in their career. He will […]
Get into S.T.E.A.M. (5 and up)
Get into S.T.E.A.M. (5 and up)
Let's strengthen your science, technology, engineering, art, and/or math skills once a month! Your child will be able to participate in an engaging engineering activity to test their S.T.E.A.M. skills. This event is for ages 5 and over. Please register each child separately.
The Enchanted Hour Read-Aloud (At Centenary’s Taylor Memorial Library)
The Enchanted Hour Read-Aloud (At Centenary’s Taylor Memorial Library)
The Enchanted Hour Read-Aloud is a program that will be hosted weekly in the evenings. Adults will take turns reading from a chapter of a preselected book. At the end of the chapter, a discussion takes place on what they read along with their interpretation of the reading. Reading aloud offers multiple benefits from shared […]
4 events,
Wednesday Story Time
Wednesday Story Time
Join Ms. Rebecca in a fun-filled story time with an exciting new theme every week! Open to children ages 1-5. Please register for only one time slot.
Wednesday Story Time
Wednesday Story Time
Join Ms. Rebecca in a fun-filled story time with an exciting new theme every week! Open to children ages 1-5. Please register for only one time slot.
I Looked Up and There Was the Sky: The 2021 Mullica Hill Tornado – Virtual Author Talk
I Looked Up and There Was the Sky: The 2021 Mullica Hill Tornado – Virtual Author Talk
Join Monmouth University Professor and oral historian Melissa Ziobro as she offers a retrospective of the devastating EF-3 tornado that swept through Mullica Hill and surrounding areas in September of 2021. How widespread was the destruction? What was it like to be in the eye of the storm? How did the community come together to […]
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0 events,
1 event,
Language Exchange Cafe
Language Exchange Cafe
Looking to learn Spanish with native speakers? At the Language Exchange Cafe, native English speakers and native Spanish speakers 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! […]
0 events,
2 events,
Tween and Teen Book Club
Tween and Teen Book Club
Tweens and Teens! Join us for a night of book discussion and snacks! We will choose the book at this first meeting. Book club will meet every 4th Monday of the month at 5pm. Open to ages 9 and up. Please register online.
Booking & Cooking Cookbook Club
Booking & Cooking Cookbook Club
Join us monthly for an evening of sharing and sampling delicious culinary creations. Browse our collection of cookbooks to find a recipe based on the monthly theme. Then bring your tasty treat along with the recipe to share. Who knows? You may go home with a new favorite recipe! This program is for adults and […]
3 events,
ArtSpot by Prerna
ArtSpot by Prerna
Join Prerna for an hour of kid's crafting time! She will teach drawing, painting, and paper crafts. Please wear clothes that you do not mind getting dirty...just in case! Space is limited so please register each child separately.
The Enchanted Hour Read-Aloud (At Centenary’s Taylor Memorial Library)
The Enchanted Hour Read-Aloud (At Centenary’s Taylor Memorial Library)
The Enchanted Hour Read-Aloud is a program that will be hosted weekly in the evenings. Adults will take turns reading from a chapter of a preselected book. At the end of the chapter, a discussion takes place on what they read along with their interpretation of the reading. Reading aloud offers multiple benefits from shared […]
Making College Work For You
Making College Work For You
Are you a high schooler or the parent of one? We have a program for you! Join Centenary University's Nick Ferrelli as he explains to high schoolers and their parents what to expect from college, how to make the most of their time and money, and how to thrive in the university setting. He will […]
5 events,
Wednesday Story Time
Wednesday Story Time
Join Ms. Rebecca in a fun-filled story time with an exciting new theme every week! Open to children ages 1-5. Please register for only one time slot.
Wednesday Story Time
Wednesday Story Time
Join Ms. Rebecca in a fun-filled story time with an exciting new theme every week! Open to children ages 1-5. Please register for only one time slot.
Financial Aid Information Session – Webinar
Financial Aid Information Session – Webinar
Paying for college can be a complex and confusing process, from finding scholarships, to applying for financial aid, to determining which student loans are the best fit. Jamillah Barker from The Higher Education Student Assistance Authority will help to clear the confusion through their Financial Aid Information Session. This session will provide useful information on […]
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Simple Steps to Maximize Networking Opportunities – Webinar
Simple Steps to Maximize Networking Opportunities – Webinar
There’s an old adage when it comes to finding a job, “It’s not what you know, but who you know.” According to recent studies, up to 85% of jobs are filled by “who you know.” Networking is a crucial and possibly the most important part of finding a job, intimidating as it might be. Please […]
Sensory Story Time
Sensory Story Time
Having trouble with "traditional" story times? Do you want your child to experience a more hands-on approach to storytelling? Come join us for a fun sensory play story time. Favorite toys and/or fidgets are encouraged! Please sign up each child individually, space is limited.
General Grant and the Verdict of History: Memoir, Memory, and the Civil War
General Grant and the Verdict of History: Memoir, Memory, and the Civil War
General Ulysses S. Grant is remembered today as a war-winning general, and he certainly deserves credit for his efforts in behalf of the Union. But has he gotten too much credit, at the expense of other men? In an earlier book, General Grant and the Rewriting of History, Dr. Varney looked at the tempestuous relationship […]
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Readers’ Theater
Readers’ Theater
Join the talented performers of Girl Scout Troop 97744 as they act out the tale of "If You Give a Mouse a Cookie" for young audiences! Come and hear the story like you never have before! Space is limited. Please register each child separately.