Vandalia: The Rise and Fall of Major William Trent’s Proposed Colony

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

Despite being a third generation merchant and the son of Trenton’s namesake, Major William Trent’s life has been all but forgotten in history. A veteran of three different wars and factor for the most powerful land speculating agency in the colonies, Trent’s ambitions reached new heights just as another conflict brought the world to its [...]

Event Series Sensory Story Time

Sensory Story Time

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

Having 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.

Event Series Coding Basics

Coding Basics

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

Kids, teens, tweens, and even adults! Have you wanted to learn how to code but been afraid to try? Well, here is your chance! Join Rohan as he explains how to code in different languages, from simple Scratch to more advanced Java. He will show you how to use an Arduino microcontroller for programming. Start [...]

Event Series Summer Reading Crafts 2024

Summer Reading Craft Drop-in: DIY Plane Glider!

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

Come join us at the library to make a super awesome craft! This week you will be coloring and assembling your own plane glider! Nothing like a fun toy gliding through the air in the summer breeze. This is part of our Summer Reading Drop-In Craft series.  

Get into S.T.E.A.M.! (5 and under)

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

Let'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.

Magnet-Making Craft for Adults

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

Have you ever wanted to express yourself through a small magnet? Well, now is your chance! Draw, design, craft, and color three original pieces of small, circular art and we will press them into magnets. You can attach them to your fridge, put them on a filing cabinet, or stick them wherever. The buttons will [...]