Silent Reading Party with the Friends of the Hackettstown Library

Man Skirt Brewing 144 Main St., Hackettstown, NJ, United States

Event: 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 [...]

Evening Book Club

Evening Book Club

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

Join us for a meeting of lively discussion at the library. Each month’s book selection is determined at the previous meeting. Info will be updated when the book is chosen. This month's book selection is... Please register online.  

Successfully Navigating College Admissions This Fall

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

We 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 [...]

Lincoln’s Quest for Peace

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

Once again, the NJCWRT presents its Civil War Legal Presentation by three prestigious attorneys, all of whom are NJCWRT members. We are especially recommending that this program be called to the attention of student in Social Studies classes, and obviously  students interested  in law. It should be noted that the caliber of a previous  program was such, that [...]

Galaxy Bingo

Galaxy Bingo

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

Spend some time on a Friday morning and enjoy a friendly hour of bingo with other fans of the game. Winners will earn the respect of their peers and a small, nominal prize.  

Fashionable Wall Decor: Gilded Age Lithography: Charles T. Lubrecht

House of the Good Shepherd 798 Willow Grove St., Hackettstown, NJ, United States

Karl Theobold Lubrecht escaped to Switzerland during the 1848 Revolution in Germany. Once in Brooklyn during the Civil War, he became a graphic artist who chronicled Gilded Age and Civil War events. This program is open to the public and will feature refreshments. It will be taking place at the House of the Good Shepherd [...]

Aspiring Writers Club hosted by Eric Matluck

Aspiring Writers Club hosted by Eric Matluck

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

If you have always wanted to write your own novel but aren't sure how to start, we have the club for you! Hosted by Hackettstown's own Eric Matluck (author of The Judges and What's in Hope's Back Pocket), join other aspiring writers in our group designed to help, inspire, and coach future novelists. Whether you [...]

Galaxy Bingo

Galaxy Bingo

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

Spend some time on a Wednesday afternoon and enjoy a friendly hour of bingo with other fans of the game. Winners will earn the respect of their peers and a small, nominal prize.  

La Befana’s Winter Holiday Party

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

Sweep out the old year and bring in the new by partying the Italian way with La Befana, the Kindly Winter Witch! This helpful Winter Spirit of yore is celebrated with traditional songs, dances, and holiday crafting. Join Italian folklorist, Beth Ann Mastromarino, for a day of music, dances and stories, and create a Fairy [...]

Friends of the Library Meeting

Friends of the Library Meeting

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

This 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