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.
NJ Makers Day: Balloon Cars!
Hackettstown Public Library 110 Church Street, Hackettstown, NJ, United StatesNJ Makers Day is approaching! Celebrate with us by engineering your very own balloon car to race with other participants. May the fastest win! Please register each child separately, space is limited. For ages 11 and under.
Depression: Unveiling the Invisible Struggle
Hackettstown Public Library 110 Church Street, Hackettstown, NJ, United StatesDepression can manifest in various ways and its presentation can vary from person to person. Let’s have a look at shedding light on causes, symptoms, treatment and how it can lead to self injurious behaviors. This program is presented by the Center for Family Services.
Tween & Teen Maker’s Day: Marble Maze
Hackettstown Public Library 110 Church Street, Hackettstown, NJ, United StatesTweens and Teens! Stop by the library for Maker’s Day 2024! We will be making Marble Mazes. March 15th at 3:30pm. Open to ages 9 and up. Please register online.
Egg-Drop Competition (All Ages)
Hackettstown Public Library 110 Church Street, Hackettstown, NJ, United StatesDo you think you can keep a plastic egg from opening up or breaking from a second-floor fall? Now's your chance to prove you have what it takes! Using simple supplies, take a half hour to see if you can construct a device to keep your egg intact after a fall. Contestants will be grouped [...]
NJ Makers Day: Take and Make: Popsicle Stick Catapults
Hackettstown Public Library 110 Church Street, Hackettstown, NJ, United StatesHappy Makers Day! Stop by the library to pick up your very own take-home catapult kit! Each kit includes everything needed to defend your own castle... or attack another. Available until supplies last. For ages 11 and under.
Popsicle Stick Wall Decor Take-and-Make
Hackettstown Public Library 110 Church Street, Hackettstown, NJ, United StatesBe the envy of your friends this Makers Day. Make a fashionable piece of decorative art...from popsicle sticks! This take-and-make includes 28 popsicle sticks, paint, and instructions, all you need to supply is a paint brush and the hot glue.
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 [...]
Tween & Teen Maker’s Day: Leprechaun Trap Contest
Hackettstown Public Library 110 Church Street, Hackettstown, NJ, United StatesTweens and Teens! Stop by the library to create your own leprechaun trap! Traps will be displayed and voted on. The winner will get a prize! Materials will be provided by the library. However, if you have any other supplies or decorations feel free to bring them in. Please register online. Open to ages 9 [...]
Get into S.T.E.A.M.! (5 and under)
Hackettstown Public Library 110 Church Street, Hackettstown, NJ, United StatesLet's strengthen your science, technology, engineering, art, and/or math skills once a month! Your child will be able to participate in an engaging engineering activity to test their S.T.E.A.M. skills. This event is for ages 5 and under. Please register each child separately.