Hackettstown Public Library

Supporting Struggling Readers
2026-06-16 18:30 - 19:30 (America/New_York) | Hackettstown Free Public Library, 110 Church Street, Hackettstown, NJ, 07840, United States
Parent Help Session IEP — RTI/MTSS — School Communication Guidance
Have questions about your child’s reading progress or IEP?
Not sure how to talk to the school?
Want help understanding assessments or services?

Join us for a free drop-in session with a reading specialist and dyslexia advocate.
Bring your questions and we’ll help you understand your options and next steps.

Wednesday Story Time
2026-06-17 10:00 - 10:30, 2026-06-17 11:00 - 11:30, 2026-06-24 10:00 - 10:30, 2026-06-24 11:00 - 11:30, 2026-07-01 10:00 - 10:30 | Hackettstown Free Public Library, 110 Church Street, Hackettstown, NJ, 07840, United States
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.

Evening Book Club
2026-06-17 18:30 - 19:30 | Hackettstown Free Public Library, 110 Church Street, Hackettstown, NJ, 07840, United States
Join us for a meeting of lively discussion at the library. Each month’s book selection is determined at the previous meeting. Info will be updated when the book is chosen.
This month’s book selection is… ‘The Book Club for Troublesome Women’ by Marie Bostwick

National Museum of Civil War Medicine Virtual Tour
2026-06-18 16:00 - 17:00 | Online, Zoom
Come along on a tour of the National Museum of Civil War Medicine via this virtual presentation. The myths of Civil War medical care will be addressed, and you will learn how the conflict inspired medical innovations that we still enjoy today.

This program will be presented on Zoom. Link will be emailed to registrants on the day of the event.

Anime Club: Teen
2026-06-18 16:00 - 17:30, 2026-06-25 16:00 - 17:30 | Hackettstown Free Public Library, 110 Church Street, Hackettstown, NJ, 07840, United States
Teens! Stop by the library to watch your favorite anime, discover a new series, or connect with new friends!
Open to ages 12-15.

Starry Story Time
2026-06-18 17:30 - 18:15 | Hackettstown Free Public Library, 110 Church Street, Hackettstown, NJ, 07840, United States
Join us every other Thursday for an evening of story time fun with Miss Rebecca! There will be songs, crafts, and of course, super awesome stories!
Please register each child separately, as space is limited.

CLOSED-HOLIDAY
2026-06-19 | Hackettstown Free Public Library, 110 Church Street, Hackettstown, NJ, 07840, United States
In 2026, the library will be closed the following days:
New Year’s Day: Thursday, January 1
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day: Monday, January 19
President’s Day: Monday, February 16
Good Friday: Friday, April 3
Memorial Day: Monday, May 25
Juneteenth Day: Friday, June 19
Independence Day (observed): Friday, July 3
Independence Day: Saturday, July 4
Labor Day: Monday, September 7
Indigenous People’s/Columbus Day: Monday, October 12
Veterans Day: Wednesday, November 11
Thanksgiving Eve, close at 1 pm: Wednesday, November 25
Thanksgiving Day: Thursday, November 26
Day After Thanksgiving: Friday, November 27
Christmas Eve: Thursday, December 24
Christmas Day: Friday, December 25
New Year’s Eve, close at 1pm: Thursday, December 31

Wild Fermented Soda with Sour Bellies
2026-06-20 11:00 - 12:00 | Hackettstown Free Public Library, 110 Church Street, Hackettstown, NJ, 07840, United States
Join Sophia from Sour Bellies as she walks you through how to make wild-fermented sodas from a ginger bug that are naturally carbonated, probiotic-rich beverages created through the fermentation of fresh ginger, sugar, and water. The process produces a refreshing, slightly tangy drink that supports gut health while offering a delicious, homemade alternative to commercial sodas.
This program is for adults.
This program is made possible by a grant from the Warren County Division of Cultural & Heritage Affairs.

Imagine, Dragons: Adult D&D
2026-06-20 11:00 - 14:00 | Raising Hands Tutoring, 326 Washington St Ste. 2,, Hackettstown, NJ, 07840, United States
Join our Dungeons and Dragons campaign specifically for adults!
Register now to join in on the adventure!
For ages 18 and up
This group uses a West Marches style of campaign where various groups of player characters adventure in the same world. This enables a more fluid campaign where if someone isn’t interested in the current adventure or can’t make it to the game, they can drop back into the game in a future session. It also allows multiple groups to play without interfering with each other but still progressing the story.
This is ideal for a public game because it allows players to drop in and out of the story as needed and each session can consist of a different set of players, allowing everyone a chance to play!
Meets on the final Saturday of every month* (see dates)
Space is limited. Please register each attendee separately.
The DM for this session is: Connor.
Note: Always pre-register for any session they plan to attend as there are limited spots. Attending one session will not guarantee your spot for the following session. If you have to cancel, please let us know so we can open up your spot to other players.
Questions? Email dnd@hackettstownlibrary.org

Reading Party
2026-06-20 13:00 - 15:00 | Mazur Chocolate Lab, 106 East Moore St., Hackettstown, 07840, United States
An hour of reading, in the company of others.
Bring whatever you’re currently reading — book, Kindle, article, anything.
We’ll settle in and read together.
Afterwards, you’re welcome to stay and talk, meet people, or head out.
Set time aside to focus in an atmosphere that makes it easier and more enjoyable to read.
Free and open to the public. Registration encouraged.

This event is taking place at Mazur Cafe and Chocolate Lab, 106 E. Moore St.

Chatterboxes: a Language Exchange Cafe
2026-06-20 13:30 - 14:30 | Hackettstown Free Public Library, 110 Church Street, Hackettstown, NJ, 07840, United States
Looking to learn other languages with native speakers?
At the Language Exchange Cafe, native speakers of all tongues 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!

Storytime Adventures: Read the Magic with Love of Dance
2026-06-22 10:00 - 11:00 | Hackettstown Free Public Library, 110 Church Street, Hackettstown, NJ, 07840, United States
We begin each class by gathering together to read a specially selected storybook. From fairy tales to jungle romps, every week is a brand-new journey.
After our story, the dancers get on their feet! We use creative movement and foundational dance steps to act out the characters and plot of the book.
We wrap up our adventure with age-appropriate crafts to work on their fine motor and social skills.
Please register each child separately.

Dinosaur Terrarium Workshop
2026-06-22 18:30 - 19:30 | Hackettstown Free Public Library, 110 Church Street, Hackettstown, NJ, 07840, United States
Join Roots and Rivers as they help you craft a dinosaur-themed terrarium to celebrate our Summer Reading theme of “Unearth a Story.”
This program is for adults and teens 16+
Space is limited, please register.
This program is made possible by a grant from the Warren County Division of Cultural & Heritage Affairs.

Ice Cream Making at Tranquility Farms
2026-06-23 12:00 - 13:30 | Tranquility Farms, 47 Decker Pond Rd., Andover, 07821, United States
Head on over to Tranquility Farms on Rt 517 to enjoy an afternoon of ice cream making at the farm!
With this experience you will also:

Learn how milk gets from the cow to you
Take a hayride around the farm
Enjoy some time in the playground area
Visit the animals
Use the picnic area for lunch or a snack

Kick off summer the right way with the library and Tranquility Farms!
Due to the nature of this event, register each person separately.
All children must be accompanied by an adult who must also be registered. Ages 6+.

Imagine, Dragons: Tween D&D Club
2026-06-23 17:45 - 19:45 | Hackettstown Free Public Library, 110 Church Street, Hackettstown, NJ, 07840, United States
Join our Dungeons and Dragons campaign specifically for tweens!
Register now to get on the team!
For ages 12 and under
This group will be better suited for adventurers who are less interested in the rules or story and want to get straight to the action. More of a focus on in-game fighting/combat.
Meets on the second to last Tuesday of every month (except Dec., see dates)
Space is limited. Please register each attendee separately.
The DM for this session is: Connor.

Never Too Old: A YA Book Club for Adults
2026-06-24 18:00 - 19:00 | Hackettstown Free Public Library, 110 Church Street, Hackettstown, NJ, 07840, United States
Young Adult novels are not just for Teens! The library is calling those 18+ that enjoy reading young adult novels to join a book club! It will be held at the library every 4th Wednesday of the month at 6pm. Please register online.

This month we will be reading…’The Kiss of Deception’ by Mary E. Pearson.

LEGO Club
2026-06-25 16:00 - 17:00 | Hackettstown Free Public Library, 110 Church Street, Hackettstown, NJ, 07840, United States
Come join us for LEGO Club twice a month! Each session will have a different theme and/or challenge to complete with your friends.
For ages 5 and up.
Please register each child separately, space is limited.

President Abraham Lincoln and America's 250th Anniversary
2026-06-25 18:30 - 20:00 | Online, Zoom
The Presidential train traveled east from Springfield, IL, on its way to Washington, D.C, carrying president-elect Abraham Lincoln; the first time that hundreds of thousands of people would have the opportunity to see a President of the United States, and perhaps to hear him speak. But, although speaking at the many stops of the 13-day journey, Lincoln left many of his listeners unimpressed. Then he reached the one free state, New Jersey, termed the northern-most southern state, (a term actually accepted!) whose popular vote he had not captured and had to split the Electoral votes with Sen. Douglas, 4-3.
Now speaking in two separate speeches, one before the NJ Senate and the other before the NJ Assembly, Lincoln in Trenton now spoke powerfully, evoking the spirit of George Washington, crossing the Delaware River, the battle with the Hessians and the hardships they endured. And then continued on in the same spirit to Philadelphia, evoking at Independence Hall, the Declaration of Independence.
This talk will address two central questions. In this 250th anniversary of American independence, how did Lincoln make use of our revolutionary heritage to advance the cause of Union?
Presented by RICHARD SCHWARTZ, Author and Historian
Richard Schwartz is a former high school history teacher. He is the author of The Prairies on Fire: Lincoln Debates Douglas, 1858. He writes the Substack newsletter Common Sentences. Ed. Note: Schwartz has presented Lincoln lectures before the NJCWRT several times, and I can state This is probably the best Lincoln lecture you will hear. (How’s that for going out a limb?)
This program is presented on Zoom as a public service by the North Jersey Civil War Round Table.

Scrabble Club
2026-06-26 10:30 - 12:00 | Hackettstown Free Public Library, 110 Church Street, Hackettstown, NJ, 07840, United States
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 game before (or not in a long time), we will teach you.
This program is intended for adults.

Tote Bag Coloring
2026-06-26 11:00 - 12:30 | Hackettstown Free Public Library, 110 Church Street, Hackettstown, NJ, 07840, United States
It’s that time of year again; time to unearth a new theme and color your Summer Reading tote bag!
There will be two sessions: Friday, June 26th @ 11am and Tuesday, July 7th @ 5pm.
Please register each individual attendee for one time slot. Do not register for both sessions, supplies are limited!

Teen Tie Dye
2026-06-26 14:00 - 14:30 | Hackettstown Free Public Library, 110 Church Street, Hackettstown, NJ, 07840, United States
Tweens and Teens! Stop by the library for some tie-dying! Please bring your own pre-washed t-shrit or any other item that you wish to dye.
This program is for ages 9-18. Please register online.

Reduce, Reuse, Recyclosaurus with Zoophoria
2026-06-29 12:30 - 14:00 | Hackettstown Free Public Library, 110 Church Street, Hackettstown, NJ, 07840, United States
Kick off Summer Reading with a dino-themed animal show and craft with Zoophoria!

We will start out by meeting Sam’s amazing animal friends, including Arnold the Alligator.

Then, use recycled materials like plastic containers and lids of various sizes and shapes, plastic bottles, bottle caps, egg cartons, paper towel tubes, cartons, cans, newspaper, multiple sizes, colors, and thicknesses of cardboard/boxes, etc. to create dinosaurs using your imagination.

This program is for children 5+. Please register each child separately.
This program is made possible by a grant from the Warren County Division of Cultural & Heritage Affairs.

Teen Craft: Dinosaur Dot Painting
2026-06-29 17:30 - 18:30 | Hackettstown Free Public Library, 110 Church Street, Hackettstown, NJ, 07840, United States
Tweens and Teens! Stop by the library for some painitng! Open to ages 9-18. Please register online.

Dino Digging!
2026-06-30 15:30 - 16:30 | Hackettstown Free Public Library, 110 Church Street, Hackettstown, NJ, 07840, United States
Put on your hats and grab your tools, we are excavating real (plastic) dinosaurs! Each registrant will get an egg to dig out and examine their very own dinosaur figure!
Please register each child separately; spaces and supplies are limited.
For ages 11 and under

Imagine, Dragons: Teen D&D Club
2026-06-30 17:45 - 19:45 | Hackettstown Free Public Library, 110 Church Street, Hackettstown, NJ, 07840, United States
Join our Dungeons and Dragons campaign specifically for teens!
Register now to get on the team!
For ages 13 and up
This group will have a slightly more serious tone that will allow for more of a focus on story and roleplaying, in addition to in-game combat.
Meets on the final Tuesday of every month (see dates)
Space is limited. Please register each attendee separately.
The DM for this session is: Connor.
