Adult
Puzzle Swap Meet
Hackettstown Public Library 110 Church Street, Hackettstown, NJ, United StatesDo 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 [...]
Language Exchange Cafe
Hackettstown Public Library 110 Church Street, Hackettstown, NJ, United StatesLooking 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! [...]
Lost Literati: Pearl S. Buck and Victor & Annie Polzer’s 1938 Escape from Vienna
Hackettstown Public Library 110 Church Street, Hackettstown, NJ, United StatesIn 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 [...]
The Art & Craft of Writing Fiction with Eric J. Matluck
Hackettstown Public Library 110 Church Street, Hackettstown, NJ, United StatesSelf-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 [...]
Bad Art Night Competition
Hackettstown Public Library 110 Church Street, Hackettstown, NJ, United StatesAre 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, [...]
Job Opportunities for Building Success Program (JOBS)
Hackettstown Public Library 110 Church Street, Hackettstown, NJ, United StatesThe 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: [...]
CANCELLED – “Rhythm & Grace” : Discover the Joy of Movement
Hackettstown Public Library 110 Church Street, Hackettstown, NJ, United StatesAre 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 [...]
Board of Trustees Meeting
Hackettstown Public Library 110 Church Street, Hackettstown, NJ, United StatesIn 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.
Speak Your Soul: Art & Craft of Poetry with Yoli Worth
Hackettstown Public Library 110 Church Street, Hackettstown, NJ, United StatesYoli 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, [...]
Introduction to Electric Vehicles
Hackettstown Public Library 110 Church Street, Hackettstown, NJ, United StatesHave 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.