Lineage Society Panel Discussion (Webinar)

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

Lineage societies allow us to connect with others who share a common history.  They are also a great way to share genealogy research tips and network with others who can help on our family history journey.  However,  it can be confusing about requirements to join and the process to apply. In celebration of National Family History [...]

Genealogy Research Stories: Revolutionary Soldiers Oliver Cromwell and Benjamin Flinn (Webinar)

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

The American Revolution inspired many people of various backgrounds to join in the common cause of independence. Two men, who served in both the Continental Line and their respective county militias, exemplify this incredible coming together as one nation. One was a runaway teenage apprentice from Middlesex County, the other a free mixed-race man from [...]

Introduction to Medicare (Webinar)

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

Is your 65th birthday coming up? Are you planning to retire? Thinking about making changes during the fall Medicare annual enrollment period? This is your chance to get your Medicare questions answered and learn the basics of Medicare from a certified SHIP counselor so that you can make the coverage choices that are right for [...]

Men’s Health Information Session (Webinar)

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

While there are medical conditions that can affect both men and women, there are a host of issues that are only specific to men.  In a survey released by the Cleveland Clinic in 2022, 55% of men say they do not get regular health screenings; this is more prevalent among men of color (white, 53% [...]

Archaeology and the Delaware Indians: a 12,000 Year Odyssey (Virtual Author Talk)

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

The history of New Jersey dates back thousands of years, as the first indigenous peoples settled in the Delaware Valley. Yet so much of their culture and lives remain a mystery. The archaeological remains from New Jersey’s early Native American inhabitants can provide material evidence about where they lived, the tools they made, the dwellings [...]

Stress Management Workshop

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

Stress impacts our everyday lives, cropping up at home, work, and school. According to the American Institute of Stress, 55% of Americans feel stress in their everyday lives. Unchecked stressors can have long-lasting effects on our physical and mental health. Join Dr. Rajiv Vyas, M.D., for a helpful stress management workshop to increase self-awareness of [...]