90’s Trivia Night

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

Join us at the Hackettstown Free Public Library for a night of trivia about that wondrous decade, the 1990’s. The quizmaster will present easy questions. NOT! Grab some friends to form a fly team or compete by yourself against others for a chance to prove you’re all that and a bag of chips. While it’s [...]

Let’s Get Graphic with Ben Wilgus

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

Teens and adults are invited to hear a talk by graphic novelist Ben Wilgus. Ben will explain the ins and outs of writing comics and graphic novels, explaining how the medium differs from traditional storytelling. A workshop where attendees learn how to craft their own comics will be at the conclusion of the program. This [...]

Teen End of Summer Pizza Party

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

Tweens and Teens! Stop by the library to celebrate the end of summer and the summer reading program. Open to ages 9 and up.

Booking & Cooking Cookbook Club

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

Join us monthly for an evening of sharing and sampling delicious culinary creations. Browse our collection of cookbooks to find a recipe based on the monthly theme. Then bring your tasty treat along with the recipe to share. Who knows? You may go home with a new favorite recipe! This program is for adults and [...]

Lighthouses of New Jersey

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

Learn all about the beacons of New Jersey! This program will detail lighthouse history, structure, and characteristics while also touching on the keepers, governance, and purpose of these majestic lights. This event is for adults, teens, and children ages 6 and up. Coloring and activity sheets will be provided for young learners. Marilyn Dunning and [...]

Puzzle Swap Meet

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

Do 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 [...]

The Art & Craft of Writing Fiction with Eric J. Matluck

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

Self-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 States

Are 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, [...]

Teen Advisory Board Meeting

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

Tweens and Teens! Join us at the library for our Teen Advisory Board Meeting. Share ideas for programs or changes that you would like to see in the library. Open to ages and up. Please register online

Teen Game Night

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

Tweens and Teens! Come to the library for a night of games! Open to ages 9 and up. Please register online.