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Storyworks
Storyworks
Calling all writers, illustrators and book lovers! Children in grades 3 and up, who posses basic writing skills, are invited to join us each week for a creative writing club. The first half of club will include a group creative writing activity followed by an independent creating session. Participants will guide the process and determine […]
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Alphabits Storytime
Alphabits Storytime
Alphabits Storytime is a Letter of the Day Storytime for children ages 3 – 5. This is a 26 week program beginning with letter A on September 23rd and ending with letter Z on April 28th. Each week we will share stories and activities aimed at learning to identify the letter of the day. Please […]
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Saturday Storytime
Saturday Storytime
Join Ms. Megan (and sometimes a mystery guest!) for an all ages family storytime on the first Saturday of every month. All ages are welcome, please register online!
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Board of Trustees Meeting
Board of Trustees Meeting
In 2022, meetings of the Board of Trustees will be held on the 2nd Monday of each month, except in October, when the board will meet on Tuesday due to the Columbus Day holiday.
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Playdough Club
Playdough Club
Children ages 2-5 are invited to join Ms. Megan for a story and playdough sensory play! All materials will be provided, but playdough cannot be taken home. This program is approximately 45 minutes. Register online!
Read Aloud Book Club
Read Aloud Book Club
Each week Ms. Megan will read aloud from a chapter book to be determined by Book Club participants. We'll talk about the book, expand our vocabulary and explore hands-on activities related to the story. This program is recommended for children ages 8-12. Children can join us in person at the library or over zoom! Registration […]
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Wiggly Wednesday
Wiggly Wednesday
Children ages 1-5 years and their caregivers are invited to join Ms. Megan every Wednesday for early literacy activities designed to develop fine and gross motor skills and improve listening skills. Perfect for little ones who are not quite ready for a traditional storytime setting! Please register each child attending storyime. Wiggly Wednesday will be […]
Wiggly Wednesday
Wiggly Wednesday
Children ages 1-5 years and their caregivers are invited to join Ms. Megan every Wednesday for early literacy activities designed to develop fine and gross motor skills and improve listening skills. Perfect for little ones who are not quite ready for a traditional storytime setting! Please register each child attending storyime. Wiggly Wednesday will be […]
Evening Book Club
Evening Book Club
Join us for a meeting of lively discussion at the library. This month’s book selection is Hour of the Witch by Chris Bohjalian. Register online and we’ll see you there!
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Storyworks
Storyworks
Calling all writers, illustrators and book lovers! Children in grades 3 and up, who posses basic writing skills, are invited to join us each week for a creative writing club. The first half of club will include a group creative writing activity followed by an independent creating session. Participants will guide the process and determine […]
Pajama Storytime
Pajama Storytime
Join us in your jammies for bedtime stories and craft! All ages are welcome! Please register online.
2 events,
Alphabits Storytime
Alphabits Storytime
Alphabits Storytime is a Letter of the Day Storytime for children ages 3 – 5. This is a 26 week program beginning with letter A on September 23rd and ending with letter Z on April 28th. Each week we will share stories and activities aimed at learning to identify the letter of the day. Please […]
Homeschool Book Club
Homeschool Book Club
This book club is for local homeschool students in grades 3-5. We'll be reading Books 2 and 3 (Land of the Dead, Sirens and Sea Monsters) from Tales From the Odyssey by Mary Pope Osborne. (At this point in time, families will be asked to obtain their own copies for book club.) Each month children […]
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Playdough Club
Playdough Club
Children ages 2-5 are invited to join Ms. Megan for a story and playdough sensory play! All materials will be provided, but playdough cannot be taken home. This program is approximately 45 minutes. Register online!
Read Aloud Book Club
Read Aloud Book Club
Each week Ms. Megan will read aloud from a chapter book to be determined by Book Club participants. We'll talk about the book, expand our vocabulary and explore hands-on activities related to the story. This program is recommended for children ages 8-12. Children can join us in person at the library or over zoom! Registration […]
3 events,
Wiggly Wednesday
Wiggly Wednesday
Children ages 1-5 years and their caregivers are invited to join Ms. Megan every Wednesday for early literacy activities designed to develop fine and gross motor skills and improve listening skills. Perfect for little ones who are not quite ready for a traditional storytime setting! Please register each child attending storyime. Wiggly Wednesday will be […]
Wiggly Wednesday
Wiggly Wednesday
Children ages 1-5 years and their caregivers are invited to join Ms. Megan every Wednesday for early literacy activities designed to develop fine and gross motor skills and improve listening skills. Perfect for little ones who are not quite ready for a traditional storytime setting! Please register each child attending storyime. Wiggly Wednesday will be […]
Origami Workshop With Aldo
Origami Workshop With Aldo
Join Aldo as he teaches you how to create works of paperfolding art following the Japanese tradition of origami. Paper and supplies will be provided. For origami artists aged 16 and up.
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Storyworks
Storyworks
Calling all writers, illustrators and book lovers! Children in grades 3 and up, who posses basic writing skills, are invited to join us each week for a creative writing club. The first half of club will include a group creative writing activity followed by an independent creating session. Participants will guide the process and determine […]
Grounding Meditation
Grounding Meditation
Come join us for a 45 minute grounding meditation focusing on harmonizing and balancing energies as we step into the New Year. Amanda will provide a guided meditation which will allow you to enter a realm of deep relaxation, peace, and inner harmony. If you have been feeling overwhelmed, stressed, or uneasy come unwind in […]
Pajama Storytime
Pajama Storytime
Join us in your jammies for bedtime stories and craft! All ages are welcome! Please register online.
1 event,
Alphabits Storytime
Alphabits Storytime
Alphabits Storytime is a Letter of the Day Storytime for children ages 3 – 5. This is a 26 week program beginning with letter A on September 23rd and ending with letter Z on April 28th. Each week we will share stories and activities aimed at learning to identify the letter of the day. Please […]
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Q&A and Book Signing with Author Eric J. Matluck
Q&A and Book Signing with Author Eric J. Matluck
The Hackettstown Free Public Library is pleased to host Eric J. Matluck, the local author who penned the upcoming book "The Judges." "The Judges" takes place in New Jersey and explores the concepts of belief, prejudice, and fate. Eric will read from his new novel, answer questions, and sign some books. His previous work includes […]
2 events,
Playdough Club
Playdough Club
Children ages 2-5 are invited to join Ms. Megan for a story and playdough sensory play! All materials will be provided, but playdough cannot be taken home. This program is approximately 45 minutes. Register online!
Read Aloud Book Club
Read Aloud Book Club
Each week Ms. Megan will read aloud from a chapter book to be determined by Book Club participants. We'll talk about the book, expand our vocabulary and explore hands-on activities related to the story. This program is recommended for children ages 8-12. Children can join us in person at the library or over zoom! Registration […]
3 events,
Wiggly Wednesday
Wiggly Wednesday
Children ages 1-5 years and their caregivers are invited to join Ms. Megan every Wednesday for early literacy activities designed to develop fine and gross motor skills and improve listening skills. Perfect for little ones who are not quite ready for a traditional storytime setting! Please register each child attending storyime. Wiggly Wednesday will be […]
Wiggly Wednesday
Wiggly Wednesday
Children ages 1-5 years and their caregivers are invited to join Ms. Megan every Wednesday for early literacy activities designed to develop fine and gross motor skills and improve listening skills. Perfect for little ones who are not quite ready for a traditional storytime setting! Please register each child attending storyime. Wiggly Wednesday will be […]
Ceramic Coaster Painting
Ceramic Coaster Painting
Artist and all-around crafter Victoria Vulcano guides you through the process of painting your own unique matching coaster set. In this class you will be developing designs that suit your own personal style and getting to experiment with different painting techniques. This program is for adults and older teens. Sponsored by the Warren County Cultural […]
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DASACC 101
DASACC 101
This program will provide an overview of the dynamics of domestic violence and sexual assault as well as highlight the services and advocacy efforts of DASACC (Domestic Abuse and Sexual Assault Crisis Center of Warren County).
Storyworks
Storyworks
Calling all writers, illustrators and book lovers! Children in grades 3 and up, who posses basic writing skills, are invited to join us each week for a creative writing club. The first half of club will include a group creative writing activity followed by an independent creating session. Participants will guide the process and determine […]
DASACC 101
DASACC 101
This program will provide an overview of the dynamics of domestic violence and sexual assault as well as highlight the services and advocacy efforts of DASACC (Domestic Abuse and Sexual Assault Crisis Center of Warren County).
2 events,
Alphabits Storytime
Alphabits Storytime
Alphabits Storytime is a Letter of the Day Storytime for children ages 3 – 5. This is a 26 week program beginning with letter A on September 23rd and ending with letter Z on April 28th. Each week we will share stories and activities aimed at learning to identify the letter of the day. Please […]
Homeschool Book Club
Homeschool Book Club
This book club is for local homeschool students in grades 3-5. We'll be reading Books 2 and 3 (Land of the Dead, Sirens and Sea Monsters) from Tales From the Odyssey by Mary Pope Osborne. (At this point in time, families will be asked to obtain their own copies for book club.) Each month children […]
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Teen Craft Night: Washi Tape Picture Frames
Teen Craft Night: Washi Tape Picture Frames
Tweens and Teens! Join us for a night of crafting! Bring in a 2.5x3inch photo that you would like to use. January 30th at 4:30pm. Open to ages 9 and up. Please register online.
Booking & Cooking Cookbook Club
Booking & Cooking Cookbook Club
Join us monthly (the last Monday of every month) for an evening of sharing and sampling delicious culinary creations. Browse our collection of cookbooks to find a recipe based on the monthly theme. Then bring your tasty treat along with the recipe to share. Who knows? You may go home with a new favorite recipe! […]
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Playdough Club
Playdough Club
Children ages 2-5 are invited to join Ms. Megan for a story and playdough sensory play! All materials will be provided, but playdough cannot be taken home. This program is approximately 45 minutes. Register online!
(Virtual!) Family Supper Club
(Virtual!) Family Supper Club
Join Hackettstown Public Library and your friendly, neighborhood Weis Dieticians as we explore flavors around the globe! We’ll gather once a month on zoom and make a delicious meal together. Dinner will be on the table by 5:30! Recipes and shopping lists will be sent out a week in advance. This program is for all […]
Read Aloud Book Club
Read Aloud Book Club
Each week Ms. Megan will read aloud from a chapter book to be determined by Book Club participants. We'll talk about the book, expand our vocabulary and explore hands-on activities related to the story. This program is recommended for children ages 8-12. Children can join us in person at the library or over zoom! Registration […]
3 events,
Wiggly Wednesday
Wiggly Wednesday
Children ages 1-5 years and their caregivers are invited to join Ms. Megan every Wednesday for early literacy activities designed to develop fine and gross motor skills and improve listening skills. Perfect for little ones who are not quite ready for a traditional storytime setting! Please register each child attending storyime. Wiggly Wednesday will be […]
Wiggly Wednesday
Wiggly Wednesday
Children ages 1-5 years and their caregivers are invited to join Ms. Megan every Wednesday for early literacy activities designed to develop fine and gross motor skills and improve listening skills. Perfect for little ones who are not quite ready for a traditional storytime setting! Please register each child attending storyime. Wiggly Wednesday will be […]
Stuffed Animal Sleepover
Stuffed Animal Sleepover
The Stuffed Animal Sleepover is back! Bring a stuffed animal from home for a short storytime and craft session, then leave your stuffed animal for an extended stay at the Library! We'll take pictures of all the silly things your animals do when the library is closed, and each child will receive their own keepsake […]
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Storyworks
Storyworks
Calling all writers, illustrators and book lovers! Children in grades 3 and up, who posses basic writing skills, are invited to join us each week for a creative writing club. The first half of club will include a group creative writing activity followed by an independent creating session. Participants will guide the process and determine […]
Pajama Storytime
Pajama Storytime
Join us in your jammies for bedtime stories and craft! All ages are welcome! Please register online.
1 event,
Alphabits Storytime
Alphabits Storytime
Alphabits Storytime is a Letter of the Day Storytime for children ages 3 – 5. This is a 26 week program beginning with letter A on September 23rd and ending with letter Z on April 28th. Each week we will share stories and activities aimed at learning to identify the letter of the day. Please […]
1 event,
Saturday Storytime
Saturday Storytime
Join Ms. Megan (and sometimes a mystery guest!) for an all ages family storytime on the first Saturday of every month. All ages are welcome, please register online!