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CLOSED-HOLIDAY
In 2024, the library will be closed the following days: New Year’s Day: Monday, January 1 Martin Luther King, Jr. Day: Monday, January 15 President’s Day: Monday, February 19 Good Friday: Friday, March 29 Memorial Day: Monday, May 27 Juneteenth Day: Wednesday, June 19 Independence Day: Thursday, July 4 Labor Day: Monday, September 2 Columbus […]
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Bad Art Night 2 : Revenge of the Bad Art
Bad Art Night 2 : Revenge of the Bad Art
Are you not very good at drawing? Lack the skills for painting? Didn't win last time? Then this is the event for you! This is a freestyle craft competition in which everyone has access to a pile of ridiculous art and craft material. Each participant will make a unique piece of “Bad Art” (sculptures, paintings, […]
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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.
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Sensory Story Time
Sensory Story Time
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.
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Zufall Health Info Session
Zufall Health Info Session
Learn about all the services offered by Zufall Health in your community. This is a drop-in event. No registration is required.
Warren County Department of Human Services: How They Help Our Communities
Warren County Department of Human Services: How They Help Our Communities
Get an overview of the Warren County Department of Human Services and see the programs and services they offer to our local communities. You never know if you qualify for any kind of assistance if you don't know it exists! This program is part of the First Fridays Series and is presented by the Warren […]
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CANCELLED Saturday Story Time with ASL (American Sign Language)
CANCELLED Saturday Story Time with ASL (American Sign Language)
Join Ms. Rebecca and special guest, Ms. Abbie, for a fun story time experience interpreted into American Sign Language! Please register each child separately.
Post-Holiday Gift Swap
Post-Holiday Gift Swap
Did you get a gift this holiday season that doesn't quite suit you? Did you receive a gift card to a store you don't shop in? Don't drop it. Swap it! Bring any gifts you're not interested in keeping and trade it for something you do want. Your trash might be someone else's treasure! Gifts […]
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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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 […]
Board of Trustees Meeting-POSTPONED UNTIL 1/24
Board of Trustees Meeting-POSTPONED UNTIL 1/24
In 2024, meetings of the Board of Trustees will be held on the 2nd Monday of each month, except in October & November, when the board will meet on Tuesdays due to the Columbus Day and Veteran's Day holidays.
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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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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.
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Teen Craft Afternoon: Canvas Painting
Teen Craft Afternoon: Canvas Painting
Tweens and Teens! Joins us for an afternoon of canvas painting. Friday January 12th at 3:30pm. Open to ages 9 and up. Please register online.
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Memory Cafe
Memory Cafe
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 […]
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1 event,
CLOSED-HOLIDAY
In 2024, the library will be closed the following days: New Year’s Day: Monday, January 1 Martin Luther King, Jr. Day: Monday, January 15 President’s Day: Monday, February 19 Good Friday: Friday, March 29 Memorial Day: Monday, May 27 Juneteenth Day: Wednesday, June 19 Independence Day: Thursday, July 4 Labor Day: Monday, September 2 Columbus […]
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Researching the History of a New Jersey House
Researching the History of a New Jersey House
Have you ever wondered when your house was built, by whom, or what it was used for? Perhaps a house in your town or community is the subject of folklore; is any of it true? Please join us as Douglas McVarish discusses his work “Researching the History of a New Jersey House.” Based on the […]
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.
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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.
Evening Book Club
Evening Book Club
Join us for a meeting of lively discussion at the library. This month’s book selection The Spectacular by Fiona Davis. Register online and we’ll see you there!
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Sensory Story Time
Sensory Story Time
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.
The Effects of World War II on Growing Up in “Frankfurt on the Hudson”
The Effects of World War II on Growing Up in “Frankfurt on the Hudson”
After the Japanese bombed Pearl Harbor, everyday life changed drastically; when the United States entered the War in Europe it changed even further. This presentation is focused on the effects of the war on daily life in New York City during and after the war. Dr. Lubrecht will present an overview of his early years […]
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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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Computer Basics: Internet
Computer Basics: Internet
Calling All Seniors and Tech-Needy! Looking to learn about the basics of how to use a computer, but don't know where to turn? Can't sign in to medical lab work? Need help paying bills online? Come to our Computer Basics program series to learn all about current technology. In this first session, you will learn: […]
Bring Your Own Book Club (BYOBC)
Bring Your Own Book Club (BYOBC)
Do you want to join a book club but don't read typical "book club books?" Enjoy quirky books, microhistories, or steamy romances? Well, maybe BYOBC is for you! Choose your own title and then join fellow readers to share your thoughts about the latest book you read. Members can read whatever book they want: old, […]
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Scratch Art for Kids
Scratch Art for Kids
Are you bored of drawing on paper with pencils and crayons? Come to the library to show off your scratch art doodling skills! For ages 11 and under. Please register each child separately; supplies are limited.
Genealogy for Beginners
Genealogy for Beginners
If you're looking to do research on your family tree or just learn more about your personal history, look no further. Let Elyse from Last Leaf Genealogy show you the tips and tricks to getting started. This event is in two sessions - the 1/23 6:30PM session is ZOOM only, the 1/26 11AM is in-person […]
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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.
Rummi-Klub
Rummi-Klub
Are you looking for a place to have fun and meet new friends while keeping your mind sharp and maintaining your competitive edge? Why not come to the library to play Rummikub? Even if you have never played the game before (or not in a long time), we will teach you.
Board of Trustees Meeting
Board of Trustees Meeting
In 2024, meetings of the Board of Trustees will be held on the 2nd Monday of each month, except in October & November, when the board will meet on Tuesdays due to the Columbus Day and Veteran's Day holidays.
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“It Would Be Injurious to the Army to Have Two Heads” : Meade, Grant, and the Overland Campaign
“It Would Be Injurious to the Army to Have Two Heads” : Meade, Grant, and the Overland Campaign
Civil War History has consistently framed the final two years of the war as a epic contest between Grant and Lee and has too frequently overshadowed the role of Major General George Meade, commander of the Army of the Potomac. Grant’s arrival to the Eastern Theater in March 1865 signaled a new command dynamic for […]
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Genealogy for Beginners
Genealogy for Beginners
If you're looking to do research on your family tree or just learn more about your personal history, look no further. Let Elyse from Last Leaf Genealogy show you the tips and tricks to getting started. This event is in two sessions - the 1/23 6:30PM session is ZOOM only, the 1/26 11AM is in-person […]
Tween & Teen Marker’s Day: Marble Maze
Tween & Teen Marker’s Day: Marble Maze
Tweens and Teens! Stop by the library for Maker's Day 2024! We will be making Marble Mazes. March 15th at 3:30pm. Open to ages 9 and up. Please register online.
Teen Advisory Board Meeting
Teen Advisory Board Meeting
Tweens and Teens! Join us at the library for our Teen Advisory Board Meeting. Share ideas for programs or changes that you would like to see in the library! Open to ages 9 and up. Please register online.
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Magnet-Making Craft for Adults
Magnet-Making Craft for Adults
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 […]
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Understanding Life Insurance
Understanding Life Insurance
When we consider estate planning, we often think of wills, power of attorney, and beneficiaries to retirement accounts. Life insurance, on the other hand, is usually an after thought, but can provide meaningful benefits for family when you pass. Britney Enelow, Investment Advisor with the Credit Union of New Jersey, will help clarify how a […]
Credit: What Everyone Needs to Know (CANCELLED)
Credit: What Everyone Needs to Know (CANCELLED)
This interactive workshop gives insight into the importance of credit-how to apply for it, repair it, and maintain it. Topics covered will include: Credit applications and approval Credit cards Co-signing Good vs. bad credit scores RSVP by 1/29 to Elizabeth at: burgensone@norwescap.org or call 908-521-4220 x3015
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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 History and Intuition of Tarot
The History and Intuition of Tarot
Join Amanda from Aries Moon Crystals to learn more about the history of tarot and divination. Amanda views tarot from an intuitive approach. Feel free to bring your own tarot deck as you’ll have the opportunity to connect with the cards.
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Sensory Story Time
Sensory Story Time
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.
3 events,
The Path to Freedom: Black Families in New Jersey: Virtual Author Talk
The Path to Freedom: Black Families in New Jersey: Virtual Author Talk
The struggle for black freedom in the twentieth century took many forms, particularly within local communities and greater political landscape. Black people and families had to coalesce around the principles of strength, determination, and faith as they struggled to obtain equality in a resistive and prejudicial America. In honor of Black History Month, please join […]
Zufall Health Info Session
Zufall Health Info Session
Learn about all the services offered by Zufall Health in your community. This is a drop-in event. No registration is required.
Transportation Options from Warren County DHS
Transportation Options from Warren County DHS
Learn all about the wide array of paratransit and special services provided to eligible Warren County residents from the Warren County Department of Human Services. This program is part of the First Fridays Series and is presented by the Warren County Department of Human Services. This is a drop-in event, no registration is necessary.
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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!
Introduction to Modern Quilting
Introduction to Modern Quilting
Please join Samantha for a talk as she answers the question “What is Modern Quilting?” She will discuss the origins of modern quilting and what makes a quilt “modern”. She will give a presentation with examples from current modern quilters as well as tips to get you started with your own modern quilt.
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! […]