The Path to Freedom: Black Families in New Jersey: Virtual Author Talk

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

The struggle for black freedom in the twentieth century took many forms, particularly within local communities and greater political landscape. Black people and families had to coalesce around the principles of strength, determination, and faith as they struggled to obtain equality in a resistive and prejudicial America. In honor of Black History Month, please join [...]

Transportation Options from Warren County DHS

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

Learn all about the wide array of paratransit and special services provided to eligible Warren County residents from the Warren County Department of Human Services. This program is part of the First Fridays Series and is presented by the Warren County Department of Human Services. This is a drop-in event, no registration is necessary.

Event Series Story Craft Club

Story Craft Club

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

Join us one Saturday a month for a super creative craft-focused story time! Open to children of all ages! Please register; space is limited!

Introduction to Modern Quilting

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

Please join Samantha for a talk as she answers the question “What is Modern Quilting?” She will discuss the origins of modern quilting and what makes a quilt “modern”.  She will give a presentation with examples from current modern quilters as well as tips to get you started with your own modern quilt.

Event Series Language Exchange Cafe

Language Exchange Cafe

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

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! [...]

CANCELLED Fraud: Avoiding Common Mistakes

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

Learn the various techniques fraudsters use and how to safeguard your information from bad actors. Topics covered will include: Password safety Internet sales Fraud by mail RSVP by 2/2 to Elizabeth at: burgensone@norwescap.org  or call 908-521-4220 x3015

The Language of Flowers

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

If flowers could talk, what would they say? Although using flowers and herbs to convey sentiments has been around for thousands of years, it was in the Victorian Era when the tradition of sending coded messages with flowers became popular. This talk discusses the history, symbolism and sentiments around the flowers we love. Layce Gebhard [...]

Event Series Valentine’s YAY!

Valentine’s YAY!

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

Valentine's Day is approaching fast! Come to the library to make a SUPER sweet Valentine's Day themed craft for you or a loved one!❤️ For ages 11 and under Please register each child separately; materials are limited

Wii Bowling Tournament with Oasis Online Arcade

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

Do YOU have what it takes to best your friends in Nintendo Wii bowling? Are you the lord of the lanes? The authority of the alleys? Test your skills against other competitors for a chance to win bragging rights and a prize offered by Hackettstown's own Oasis Online Arcade. This event is for adults and [...]

Virtual River Talk : Sustaining Agriculture in Northwest New Jersey

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

How can we work toward sustaining agriculture in northwest New Jersey? Learn about how preserving farmland benefits more than just farmers, and how some organizations are working not only to provide land and opportunities for people to get into farming, but also market access so they can make a living doing it.  Catherine Suttle of [...]