Event Series Hands on Art Series

Painting: Materials, Methods, Aesthetics with Prof. Joe Coco, MFA

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

Learn from a master! Prof. Coco will help you examine famous paintings in both acrylic and oil, describing how the artists applied the paints, the differences between artists’ methods, and aesthetics. You will also learn about how brushes, canvas, and pigments are manufactured; pigment and solvent chemistry; linen vs. canvas types and uses; and types [...]

Medicare 101

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

Are you eligible to enroll in Medicare, but don’t know where to start? This session from AARP will give you an overview of the different parts of Medicare, coverage and costs, and your choices of Medicare plans. This session is a good overview for anyone interested in Medicare and will provide you with resources and [...]

Origami 101

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

Join Debra DeFazio as she guides you through the basics of origami, the Japanese art of paper folding. This program is intended for adults and teens 16+ of all skill levels. Origami paper will be provided.

Event Series Rummi-Klub

Rummi-Klub

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

Are you looking for a place to have fun and meet new friends while keeping your mind sharp and maintaining your competitive edge? Why not come to the library to play Rummikub? Even if you have never played the game before (or not in a long time), we will teach you.

The Time to Hear is Here™

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

A vast majority of adults will develop hearing-related issues as they age, the most common being diminished hearing. However, it can be very difficult for the elderly to receive the proper care to address their hearing issues by relying on Medicare alone. Please join us as Ron Gottardi from The Time to Hear is Here™ [...]

Be Mortgage Ready!

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

Learn what to gather and have at the ready before you apply for a home mortgage or a pre-approval. Every lender is different and will have their own unique requirements. We will go over and discuss best practices so nothing will catch you off guard. Josette D’Ambrosio has over 20 years in the mortgage lending [...]

Lincoln’s Skill as a Political Tactician

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

Lincoln's reputation as a war time executive commander has been so marked that we sometimes forget, if not ignore, other non-military aspects of his presidency.  In fact, he was one of the most consummate political operatives in our history.  His skill is well reflected in his relationship with Salmon Chase of Ohio and then Lincoln’s [...]