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Silent Reading Party with the Friends of the Hackettstown Library
Silent Reading Party with the Friends of the Hackettstown Library
Bring the book you're reading and come to Mazur's Cafe and Chocolate Lab. Read for an hour in the company of other book lovers. Enjoy coffee, tea, and European drinking chocolate. Stay to chat, talk books, and meet new friends. BYOBook! No registration necessary!
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The History of the High Iron Railroad Company Author Talk
The History of the High Iron Railroad Company Author Talk
Join local author Hank Webber as he explains the history of the High Iron Company, leader of more than 80 steam locomotive excursions in the Northeast from 1966-1973. Learn about engines such as the NKP 759, Horseshoe Curve, and more! Hank will also be selling copies of his book The History of the High Iron [...]
2 events,
Canceled Imagine, Dragons: a Teen/Tween DnD Club
Canceled Imagine, Dragons: a Teen/Tween DnD Club
Join our Dungeons and Dragons campaign specifically for tweens and teens! Register now to get on the team!
Man Skirt Brewing Brewery Tour
Man Skirt Brewing Brewery Tour
Join us at Man Skirt Brewing for a tour of the facility. Owner Joe Fisher will show you the ins and outs of what it takes to brew the finest beer in Hackettstown! This event is taking place at Man Skirt Brewing located at 144 Main St., Hackettstown.
3 events,
Wednesday Story Time
Wednesday Story Time
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.
Wednesday Story Time
Wednesday Story Time
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.
The Making and Tasting of Everitt House B&B Tea Blends
The Making and Tasting of Everitt House B&B Tea Blends
Enjoy a delicious evening with Kelsey Walter (GM of Greene's Beans Cafe) and Ricardo Alvarado (co-owner of Everitt House B&B) as they showcase a variety of specialty teas, including the 1875 Palmer. Attendees will get to sample each tea and learn the intricacies of how the incredible 1875 Palmer is made.
2 events,
Anime Club: Teen
Anime Club: Teen
Teens! Stop by the library to watch your favorite anime, discover a new series, or connect with new friends! Open to ages 12-15. Please register online.
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3 events,
Story Craft Club
Story Craft Club
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!
Learn to Sew with Kathy: Tote Bags
Learn to Sew with Kathy: Tote Bags
Learn how to sew a tote bag perfect for carrying library books, new purchases, or anything and everything else. Kathy will teach you the basics of sewing using a sewing machine. No prior experience necessary! All materials will be provided, including sewing machine. This program is for adults and teens 16+. This program is made [...]
Herb Gardens for Beginners
Herb Gardens for Beginners
Participants will learn to grow their own culinary herbs in pots or small spaces. Tips on harvesting and using herbs in cooking will be included. Learn the names of your favorite herbs in Spanish too! Presented by PEACE NJ and Hackettstown Habla Español También (HHET).
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1 event,
Exploring Easter Island : Moai Mysteries & More
Exploring Easter Island : Moai Mysteries & More
Join Nicole Flores, experienced guide, as she unravels the island's ancient riddles, reveals the moai legacy and explores Tangata Mana, the captivating birdman ceremony. With her firsthand experience, Nicole will share answers to the most popular questions from travelers to the region, complete with engaging images from her journeys. Whether you're fascinated by the rich [...]
4 events,
Speaking Yiddish to Chickens: Holocaust Survivors on South Jersey Poultry Farms
Speaking Yiddish to Chickens: Holocaust Survivors on South Jersey Poultry Farms
New Jersey is the Garden State and as the name implies, we have a rich history of agriculture that has helped define our state. An important group of people who contributed to this history were European Jews who emigrated here during the Twentieth Century, particularly Holocaust survivors after World War 2. In celebration of Jewish [...]
Paws and Pages
Paws and Pages
Does your child need to practice their reading skills? Are they too afraid to read to you or another person? Does your child love animals? Come to the library to read to a therapy pet from Creature Comfort Pet Therapy! This event is registration only. Each event has four (4) 15-minute slots.
Aspiring Writers Club hosted by Eric Matluck
Aspiring Writers Club hosted by Eric Matluck
If you have always wanted to write your own novel but aren't sure how to start, we have the club for you! Hosted by Hackettstown's own Eric Matluck (author of The Judges and What's in Hope's Back Pocket), join other aspiring writers in our group designed to help, inspire, and coach future novelists. Whether you [...]
3 events,
Wednesday Story Time
Wednesday Story Time
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.
Wednesday Story Time
Wednesday Story Time
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.
Galaxy Bingo
Galaxy Bingo
Spend some time on a Wednesday afternoon and enjoy a friendly hour of bingo with other fans of the game. Winners will earn the respect of their peers and a small, nominal prize.
2 events,
Anime Club: Teen
Anime Club: Teen
Teens! Stop by the library to watch your favorite anime, discover a new series, or connect with new friends! Open to ages 12-15. Please register online.
Starry Story Time
Starry Story Time
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
1 event,
Scrabble Club
Scrabble Club
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 [...]
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1 event,
Board of Trustees Meeting
Board of Trustees Meeting
In 2025, 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.
2 events,
Cut N’ Paste: Kids’ Scrapbooking
Cut N’ Paste: Kids’ Scrapbooking
Join us for our monthly kids' scrapbooking program! Bring in your own photos, or use some of ours! Supplies will be provided. Please register; space is limited.
An Introduction to Skylands Family Support
An Introduction to Skylands Family Support
Come to this informational introduction from Skylands Family Support where they will discuss: Who Skylands is What support coordination is DDD intake Budgets Q&A This program is intended for individuals with a developmental disability, 20 years old and older, and/or their caregiver(s)/support team.
4 events,
Wednesday Story Time
Wednesday Story Time
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.
Wednesday Story Time
Wednesday Story Time
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.
Financial Side of College Graduation
Financial Side of College Graduation
As graduation dates creep ever closer, the NJ Higher Education Student Assistance Authority is committed to arming students and parents with the information necessary to understand repaying student loans and how to pay for graduate school. The feelings of joy and accomplishment after graduation can quickly fade as the real world of financial obligations start [...]
2 events,
Anime Club: Teen
Anime Club: Teen
Teens! Stop by the library to watch your favorite anime, discover a new series, or connect with new friends! Open to ages 12-15. Please register online.
1 event,
Galaxy Bingo
Galaxy Bingo
Spend some time on a Friday morning and enjoy a friendly hour of bingo with other fans of the game. Winners will earn the respect of their peers and a small, nominal prize.
1 event,
Language Exchange Cafe
Language Exchange Cafe
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! [...]
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2 events,
Get into S.T.E.A.M.! (5 and under)
Get into S.T.E.A.M.! (5 and under)
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.
Investigative Genetic Genealogy
Investigative Genetic Genealogy
Help solve a murder! In this presentation, Elyse will walk you through a fictional murder case to show how investigators use genealogy to solve cold or even hot violent crime cases. This program is intended for adults and teens 16+ due to the nature of the subject matter. This program is also available on ZOOM: [...]
2 events,
Get into S.T.E.A.M. (5 and up)
Get into S.T.E.A.M. (5 and up)
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 over. Please register each child separately.
Meet the Macros: Stream Biology and Bug Identification Workshop
Meet the Macros: Stream Biology and Bug Identification Workshop
Have you ever wondered what goes on under the surface of a babbling brook or cascading river? Join Watershed Ambassador Liv to learn about the creatures and crawlers that live in our streams and rivers, how these tiny creatures impact our world, and what we can do to help them thrive! There will be safe, [...]
5 events,
Wednesday Story Time
Wednesday Story Time
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.
Wednesday Story Time
Wednesday Story Time
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.
Teen Craft Night: Yarn Letters
Teen Craft Night: Yarn Letters
Tweens and Teens! Stop by the library for a night of crafting! Wednesday May 21st at 5:30pm. Open to ages 9-18. Please register online.
4 events,
Kids Cooking Class with Weis Markets
Kids Cooking Class with Weis Markets
Join Weis Markets Registered Dietitian Kimberly Varner for a fun kids cooking class! Attendees will be making a red, white, and blue yogurt parfait. If you have any questions or your child has any allergies, please email kimberly.varner@weismarkets.com prior to the class. Space is limited. Please register each child separately.
Anime Club: Teen
Anime Club: Teen
Teens! Stop by the library to watch your favorite anime, discover a new series, or connect with new friends! Open to ages 12-15. Please register online.
Starry Story Time
Starry Story Time
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
1 event,
Scrabble Club
Scrabble Club
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 [...]
0 events,
0 events,
1 event,
CLOSED-HOLIDAY
In 2025, the library will be closed the following days: New Year’s Day: Wednesday, January 1 Martin Luther King, Jr. Day: Monday, January 20 President’s Day: Monday, February 17 Good Friday: Friday, April 18 Memorial Day: Monday, May 26 Juneteenth Day: Friday, June 20 Independence Day: Friday, July 4 Labor Day: Monday, September 1 Columbus [...]
2 events,
Imagine, Dragons: a Teen/Tween DnD Club
Imagine, Dragons: a Teen/Tween DnD Club
Join our Dungeons and Dragons campaign specifically for tweens and teens! Register now to get on the team!
Caring for the Caregiver
Caring for the Caregiver
Are you an unpaid caregiver for a parent, spouse, child with special needs, sibling, friend or neighbor? If you are, please join Robin Ennis, Caregiver Resource & Information Specialist to learn how to access support, resources, information, education and services to sustain you in your caregiving role. Included in the presentation will also be Veterans [...]
3 events,
Wednesday Story Time
Wednesday Story Time
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.
Wednesday Story Time
Wednesday Story Time
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.
Retro Video Game Night: Sega Genesis Tweens Vs. Parents
Retro Video Game Night: Sega Genesis Tweens Vs. Parents
Tweens and Parents! Stop by the library for a night of lively video game competition! Tweens will play their parents on the Sega Genesis. Pizza, snacks, and water/soda will be provided!
2 events,
Anime Club: Teen
Anime Club: Teen
Teens! Stop by the library to watch your favorite anime, discover a new series, or connect with new friends! Open to ages 12-15. Please register online.
0 events,
1 event,
Language Exchange Cafe
Language Exchange Cafe
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! [...]