Week of Events
What the Tech? : Tech & Device Help with Burju
What the Tech? : Tech & Device Help with Burju
Do you need help with your devices? Having trouble accessing our online resources? Well, have no fear! Burju can help solve your technology issues and show you how to use your devices. No appointment necessary! Just drop in from 9am-12pm on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays
Postponed Don’t Get Scammed: Fraud Education and Protection from the NJ Division of Consumer Affairs
Postponed Don’t Get Scammed: Fraud Education and Protection from the NJ Division of Consumer Affairs
From the IRS phone scam to lottery and sweepstakes scams, to the so-called grandparent scam, it appears that imposter frauds and other criminal scams are more active than ever — and are preying on potential victims in New Jersey through phone calls, emails, and other means. Don’t get scammed!! Please join us on as a [...]
Children’s Cupcake Decorating with Sweet Bite Delights
Children’s Cupcake Decorating with Sweet Bite Delights
Join Leticia from Sweet Bite Delights as she teaches you how to decorate your very own cupcake! Then you can take it home and eat it or eat it right there! This program is intended for children ages 6-10. Refreshments for parents will be available for purchase and accommodations will be made outside for parents [...]
Postponed Don’t Get Scammed: Fraud Education and Protection from the NJ Division of Consumer Affairs
Postponed Don’t Get Scammed: Fraud Education and Protection from the NJ Division of Consumer Affairs
From the IRS phone scam to lottery and sweepstakes scams, to the so-called grandparent scam, it appears that imposter frauds and other criminal scams are more active than ever — and are preying on potential victims in New Jersey through phone calls, emails, and other means. Don’t get scammed!! Please join us on as a [...]
Japanese American Experiences at Seabrook Farms, 1944-1947
Japanese American Experiences at Seabrook Farms, 1944-1947
Virtual Author Talk: A canning and frozen-foods agribusiness in Cumberland County, New Jersey, during the Second World War, Seabrook Farms employed 7,000 laborers in its fields, plants, offices, and warehouses, and processed produce from more than 50,000 acres of farmland. In 1944, Seabrook Farms began recruiting incarcerated Japanese Americans from camps, and by the end [...]
Seasonal Wreaths: Spring/Summer
Seasonal Wreaths: Spring/Summer
Craft a spring/summer seasonal wreath with Victoria Vulcano! Victoria will walk you through how to create a beautiful wreath featuring spring and summer flowers to match the season. All supplies will be provided. Victoria Vulcano is a creative with a Bachelor's of Fine Arts from William Paterson University and a focus in Graphic Design. As [...]
What the Tech? : Tech & Device Help with Burju
What the Tech? : Tech & Device Help with Burju
Do you need help with your devices? Having trouble accessing our online resources? Well, have no fear! Burju can help solve your technology issues and show you how to use your devices. No appointment necessary! Just drop in from 9am-12pm on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays
Wednesday Story Time
Wednesday Story Time
Join 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
Wednesday Story Time
Join 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.
Puzzle Piece Tree Craft
Puzzle Piece Tree Craft
Use old puzzle pieces to craft this rustic summery tree. The bare tree and cardboard backing will be set out for you...all you need is to add the puzzle pieces to your liking! Glue them in place to make the perfect wall hanging. All materials will be supplied. This program is intended for teens and [...]
Sensory Story Time
Sensory Story Time
Having 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.
The “Babe” and Lou: Memories and New Jersey Exploits
The “Babe” and Lou: Memories and New Jersey Exploits
George Herman “Babe” Ruth hunted, fished, and celebrated in Northern New Jersey; he barnstormed with his fellow Yankee and German American Ludwig Heinrich “Lou” Gehrig all over the world. Ruth introduced baseball to Japan and was a supporter of the Negro Leagues, a connection which probably caused him to lose his future in baseball. He [...]
What the Tech? : Tech & Device Help with Burju
What the Tech? : Tech & Device Help with Burju
Do you need help with your devices? Having trouble accessing our online resources? Well, have no fear! Burju can help solve your technology issues and show you how to use your devices. No appointment necessary! Just drop in from 9am-12pm on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays
Scrabble Club
Scrabble Club
Are 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 [...]
Teen Craft: Paint a Unicorn
Teen Craft: Paint a Unicorn
Tweens and Teens! Stop by the library to paint a unicorn (it lights up!). May 10th at 3:30pm. Open to ages 9 and up. Please register online.
Memory Cafe
Memory Cafe
Join 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 [...]
Language Exchange Cafe
Language Exchange Cafe
Looking 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! [...]