Programs
Renate LeDuc Author Talk and Book Signing
Hackettstown Public Library 110 Church Street, Hackettstown, NJ, United StatesAuthor Renate LeDuc will be here to discuss and sell copies of her book “For The Love of Jeremy." This is a memoir that is inspired by the loss of her son. The story is her family’s experience with mental Illness and how it intersects with suicide and substance use disorder. As Bipolar Disorder affects [...]
Postponed Memory Cafe
Hackettstown Public Library 110 Church Street, Hackettstown, NJ, United StatesJoin us at the Hackettstown Free Public Library's "Memory Cafe" hosted by Johan Naranjo of House of the Good Shepherd. A "Memory Cafe" is a stigma-free social group for people experiencing memory loss and their families and caregivers. Each session includes a fun activity or presentation and time for attendees to socialize, relax, share, and [...]
Carrie Muller Author Talk and Book Signing
Hackettstown Public Library 110 Church Street, Hackettstown, NJ, United StatesAuthor Carrie Muller will be here to talk about and sign copies of her book "A Dazzle of Zebras." Come by and show some love to a local author! Here is a description of the novel: Tracy Andrews is decidedly not looking forward to senior year. Senior year leads to graduation, which leads to her three best friends [...]
Black Women’s Christian Activism: Seeking Social Justice in a Northern Suburb
Hackettstown Public Library 110 Church Street, Hackettstown, NJ, United StatesWomen played an important role in the development of suburban communities and the Christian churches those communities revolved around during the 19th and early 20th centuries. Yet, their contributions remain hidden. In honor of Women’s History Month, please join us as scholar and retired professor Dr. Betty Livingston Adams shares the heroic and inspiring story [...]
Lucky Pot O’ Gold Craft!
Hackettstown Public Library 110 Church Street, Hackettstown, NJ, United StatesHappy St. Patrick's Day! Come to the library to create your own little leprechaun's pot o' gold! Please register each child separately; supplies are limited.
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! [...]
Wednesday Story Time
Hackettstown Public Library 110 Church Street, Hackettstown, NJ, United StatesJoin Ms. Rebecca in a fun-filled story time with an exciting new theme every week! Open to children ages 1-5. Please register for only one time slot.
Wednesday Story Time
Hackettstown Public Library 110 Church Street, Hackettstown, NJ, United StatesJoin Ms. Rebecca in a fun-filled story time with an exciting new theme every week! Open to children ages 1-5. Please register for only one time slot.
Spring Seed Swap
Hackettstown Public Library 110 Church Street, Hackettstown, NJ, United StatesIf you love gardening but want to try some new plants or varieties, why not come to the library to share seeds and seedlings with fellow gardeners? Simply bring labeled ziplocked or enveloped seeds, small plants, or cuttings to swap with others! Even if you bought a seed packet and never used it, this is [...]
Sensory Story Time
Hackettstown Public Library 110 Church Street, Hackettstown, NJ, United StatesHaving trouble with "traditional" story times? Do you want your child to experience a more hands-on approach to storytelling? Come join us for a fun sensory play story time. Favorite toys and/or fidgets are encouraged! Please sign up each child individually, space is limited.