Determined Courage: the 151st Pennsylvania in Meade’s Army of the Potomac

Hackettstown Public Library 110 Church Street, Hackettstown, NJ, United States

On June 28, 1863, General George Meade inherited command of the Army of the Potomac. Since Chancellorsville, thousands of men had departed the army for home. Among the regiments still with Meade’s Army on that day was the 151st Pennsylvania Volunteers, who were due to muster out in four weeks. On July 1, these farmers, [...]

Eating Healthy When Eating Out (Final Fridays Seminar)

Hackettstown Public Library 110 Church Street, Hackettstown, NJ, United States

Eating out doesn’t have to be a diet pitfall. By making some simple swaps, you can give restaurant meals a healthy makeover. This program is geared towards senior citizens and is part of our "Final Fridays Seminar Series" which will take place on the last Friday of each month and cover topics ranging from nutrition [...]

Booking & Cooking Cookbook Club

Hackettstown Public Library 110 Church Street, Hackettstown, NJ, United States

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 [...]

Carl Schurz: German-American Statesman (POSTPONED)

Hackettstown Public Library 110 Church Street, Hackettstown, NJ, United States

Join Dr. Pete Lubrecht as he describes the extraordinary life and times of Carl Schurz, a real-life Renaissance man who was almost lost to history. Realizing how little was written about his amazing accomplishments and contributions to American life, Pete endeavored to pen such a book. Copies of Pete's book, "Carl Schurz: German-American Statesman: My [...]

Book Folding Craft Night

Hackettstown Public Library 110 Church Street, Hackettstown, NJ, United States

Join Debra DeFazio of Wyrd Lily as she shows you how to turn well-worn books into art using simple folds. Bring your own old books or use one of ours. Hardcovers over 85 pages work best!

An Evening with Local Author Greg Hatala (POSTPONED)

Hackettstown Public Library 110 Church Street, Hackettstown, NJ, United States

This event will be postponed until the fall. Join us at the Hackettstown Free Public Library for an evening with local author Greg Hatala. He will chat about writing, answer questions, and sell some signed books. After criticizing the books his children were reading in high school, Greg was challenged to write something better by [...]

Food Insecurity & Hunger Relief from America’s Grow-a-Row

Hackettstown Public Library 110 Church Street, Hackettstown, NJ, United States

America's Grow-a-Row is a non-profit organization that believes everyone deserves access to fresh food for healthy living! Learn how they are engaging their community to help eradicate food insecurity and promote sustainability through outreach and what you can do to help.

Jews, Antisemitism, and the Civil War (POSTPONED)

Hackettstown Public Library 110 Church Street, Hackettstown, NJ, United States

Join Rich Rosenthal's two-part program as he discusses the topic of Jews, Antisemitism, and the Civil War: General Grant's Infamous Order No. 11: In order to enforce President Abraham Lincoln’s administration’s  blockade against the Confederacy to cut off the Confederacy from all trade with the North, on December 17, 1862, Gen. Grant issued General Order [...]

Current Trends in Resume Writing – Webinar

Hackettstown Public Library 110 Church Street, Hackettstown, NJ, United States

Your resume is your brand; it is also your first impression. It needs to stand out and convince hiring managers that you are the best candidate for the job. Therefore, your resume should be a living and breathing document that is able to adjust to each position you apply for as well as respond to [...]

Board of Trustees Meeting

Hackettstown Public Library 110 Church Street, Hackettstown, NJ, United States

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.