Adult
Silent Reading Party with the Friends of the Hackettstown Library
Man Skirt Brewing 144 Main St., Hackettstown, NJ, United StatesEvent: Silent Reading Party (Yes, it's a thing and they're held nation-wide) Where: Upstairs at Man Skirt Brewing For: People who love to read, and love to be social. We like to call it "Introvert's Happy Hour" Format: One hour reading whatever book you choose to bring An hour (or more) social time: chatting, talking [...]
Developing Clairvoyance
Hackettstown Public Library 110 Church Street, Hackettstown, NJ, United StatesJoin Nathalie as she teaches you how to develop the powers of clairvoyance. Clairvoyance is the most prized gift of the third eye, many of us would like to be clairvoyant. After a brief description of the third eye, and the different aspects of clairvoyance, we will discuss how we can strengthen and activate the [...]
BoOoOkmarks!
Hackettstown Public Library 110 Church Street, Hackettstown, NJ, United StatesMake a spooky 3D printed bookmark in one of 6 designs (ghost, cat, pumpkin, spider, witch hat, wolf). They will be printable in black, purple, and orange! This program is for people aged 6+ Space is limited. Register each attendee separately.
Friends of the Library Meeting
Hackettstown Public Library 110 Church Street, Hackettstown, NJ, United StatesThis meeting of the Friends of the Library will be held in the library conference room. This meeting can also be attended via ZOOM: Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85801532260?pwd=wELE8aGC75kbk6AyWxmPl2z1AMfDBR.1 Meeting ID: 858 0153 2260 Passcode: 383787
Successfully Navigating College Admissions This Fall
Hackettstown Public Library 110 Church Street, Hackettstown, NJ, United StatesWe are offering this Zoom presentation to help families of juniors, sophomores and freshmen understand the college admissions process and how to successfully navigate the recent changes. We will discuss current college admissions trends, admissions strategies, the changing test-optional environment, the importance of researching and visiting colleges to find schools that can be a good fit for your child, a [...]
General George Meade Takes Command, Part 2
Hackettstown Public Library 110 Church Street, Hackettstown, NJ, United StatesNoted mainly as the General leading the Union forces at Gettysburg, he was appointed to command the Army of the Potomac just three days before the battle and arrived on the battlefield after the first action on July 1, 1863. He organized his forces on favorable ground to fight an effective defensive battle against Robert E. Lee's [...]
Scrabble Club
Hackettstown Public Library 110 Church Street, Hackettstown, NJ, United StatesAre you looking for a place to have fun and meet new friends while keeping your mind sharp or improving your English skills? Come to the Scrabble Club! It's the original "Words with Friends!" Play the board game Scrabble with others and enjoy a morning at the library. Even if you have never played the [...]
Edible Art: Halloween
Hackettstown Public Library 110 Church Street, Hackettstown, NJ, United StatesEdible art is a fun, food-filled art class. Without the use of a stove, Marianne will show you how to use a variety of candy, cookies, and icing to create a Halloween-themed art project. Art never tasted so good! This program is intended for adults and teens 16+
New Jersey Butterfly Boys: The 3rd NJ Cavalry
House of the Good Shepherd 798 Willow Grove St., Hackettstown, NJ, United StatesThey were formed for the last year of the Civil War by an alcoholic ex-officer of the Union Army. Also known as the First American Hussars, the 3rd NJ Cavalry was supposed to entice young men to join a galloping, dashing, romantic unit. Clothed in orange-lined capes and gilt-trimmed hats, they were intended to charge [...]
Caring for the Caregiver
Hackettstown Public Library 110 Church Street, Hackettstown, NJ, United StatesHow do I know if I'm a caregiver? Do you provide care for an aging parent, spouse, sibling, friend, neighbor, or a child with special needs? Do you care for anyone with a mental illness, physical, or developmental disability? Do you run errands such as picking up medication or groceries? Do you make meals or [...]