Events for May 2023

Join 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 […]

Join Everitt House co-owner and host Ricardo Alvarado as he describes the history of the house and its original owner, Mr. William Moore Everitt. Then, he will discuss how he and his partner landed the Everitt House and the steps they took to rehab it back into a bed and breakfast business, sharing tips and […]

When we hear “Chinatown,” we often think of New York, San Francisco, or Philadelphia. While these epicenters of Chinese immigration remain prominent today, many cities across the country were home to enclaves of Chinese immigrants.  In New Jersey, Chinese immigrants first settled in Belleville before branching out to Newark due to its proximity to New […]

Do you need help crafting or tidying up your resume? Are you looking to make your resume shine in order land your dream job? Let Nancy Podesta help you! Nancy is a Career Coach & Employer Development Specialist at Centenary University and has taught, advised, and coached people on career readiness as well as trained […]

Join us for a meeting of lively discussion at the library. This month’s book selection is The Golden Couple by Greer Hendricks and Sarah Pekkanen. Register online and we’ll see you there!

The beaches and communities that line the Jersey Shore are filled with history. From historic people, to landmark buildings, to iconic rides, the Jersey Shore is at the core of New Jersey’s identity. However, the Jersey Shore was not immune to societal norms, including segregation. Please join us as Cheryl Woodruff-Brooks talks about her book, […]

On June 28, 1863, General George Meade inherited command of the Army of the Potomac. Since Chancellorsville, thousands of men had departed the army for home. Among the regiments still with Meade’s Army on that day was the 151st Pennsylvania Volunteers, who were due to muster out in four weeks. On July 1, these farmers, […]

Eating out doesn’t have to be a diet pitfall. By making some simple swaps, you can give restaurant meals a healthy makeover. This program is geared towards senior citizens and is part of our "Final Fridays Seminar Series" which will take place on the last Friday of each month and cover topics ranging from nutrition […]

Join Dr. Pete Lubrecht as he describes the extraordinary life and times of Carl Schurz, a real-life Renaissance man who was almost lost to history. Realizing how little was written about his amazing accomplishments and contributions to American life, Pete endeavored to pen such a book. Copies of Pete's book, "Carl Schurz: German-American Statesman: My […]