Adult
Marines in the World War I
Hackettstown Public Library 110 Church Street, Hackettstown, NJ, United StatesJoin us live at the National Museum of the Marine Corps as a museum educator virtually guides you through our World War I Gallery and learn why this war was a monumental event in the history of the United States Marine Corps. In this program, participants will learn about how the war began, what role [...]
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 [...]
Learn to Weave: Rigid Heddle Loom
Hackettstown Public Library 110 Church Street, Hackettstown, NJ, United StatesYour next step in weaving! Come and learn about the rigid heddle loom. Participants will each have a chance to weave a small mug rug. You will be able to pick up your project at the library at a later date. No previous experience necessary! This program is for people ages 16+ Space is limited. Register [...]
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 [...]
Evening Book Club
Hackettstown Public Library 110 Church Street, Hackettstown, NJ, United StatesJoin 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 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 [...]
Lincoln’s Quest for Peace
Hackettstown Public Library 110 Church Street, Hackettstown, NJ, United StatesOnce 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
Hackettstown Public Library 110 Church Street, Hackettstown, NJ, United StatesSpend 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 StatesKarl 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
Hackettstown Public Library 110 Church Street, Hackettstown, NJ, United StatesIf 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 [...]