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 Get into the holiday spirit by crafting a small ornamental tree using folded paperback pages. Space is limited. Please register each person separately. This program is for adults and teens 16+ Sponsored by the Woman's Club of Hackettstown.  Are you a teen or tween who wants to learn chess? Don’t know how to start? Come to the Youth Chess Club where Arif will teach you all you need to know about the game and how to win. Play against others who are just learning in order to sharpen your skills! |
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 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 [...] |
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 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. 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.  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. |
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 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 |
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 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!
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 Sweep out the old year and bring in the new by partying the Italian way with La Befana, the Kindly Winter Witch! This helpful Winter Spirit of yore is celebrated with traditional songs, dances, and holiday crafting. Join Italian folklorist, Beth Ann Mastromarino, for a day of music, dances and stories, and create a Fairy [...] |
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Are you a teen or tween who wants to learn chess? Don’t know how to start? Come to the Youth Chess Club where Arif will teach you all you need to know about the game and how to win. Play against others who are just learning in order to sharpen your skills!  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. |
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 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.  This meeting of the Friends of the Library will be held in the library conference room. This meeting can also be attended via ZOOM: Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85801532260?pwd=wELE8aGC75kbk6AyWxmPl2z1AMfDBR.1 Meeting ID: 858 0153 2260 Passcode: 383787 |
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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. 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.  Calling all Crafters and Creatives! Join us once a month as we come together to hone our crafts (literally) and watch movies! Don’t let our name fool you- we do more than just knit here. Crocheters, weavers, cross stitchers, lacemakers, jewelry makers, needle felters, and more are all welcome to spend peaceful evenings watching films, sharing knowledge, telling stories, and [...] |
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Get into the holiday spirit by stopping by the library and browsing the many handcrafted items, home-baked goods, and table of gently-used items. Buy a gift for someone and help out your library at the same time. Win-win! All proceeds benefit the Hackettstown Free Public Library. |
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Get into the holiday spirit by stopping by the library and browsing the many handcrafted items, home-baked goods, and table of gently-used items. Buy a gift for someone and help out your library at the same time. Win-win! All proceeds benefit the Hackettstown Free Public Library.  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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Get into the holiday spirit by stopping by the library and browsing the many handcrafted items, home-baked goods, and table of gently-used items. Buy a gift for someone and help out your library at the same time. Win-win! All proceeds benefit the Hackettstown Free Public Library. |
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 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. Are you a teen or tween who wants to learn chess? Don’t know how to start? Come to the Youth Chess Club where Arif will teach you all you need to know about the game and how to win. Play against others who are just learning in order to sharpen your skills! |
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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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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. 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.  Join us for a meeting of lively discussion at the library. Each month’s book selection is determined at the previous meeting. Info will be updated when the book is chosen. This month's book selection is... Please register online. |
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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 |
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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. |
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 Event: Silent Reading Party (Yes, it's a thing and they're held nation-wide) Where: Upstairs at Man Skirt Brewing For: People who love to read, and love to be social. We like to call it "Introvert's Happy Hour" Format: One hour reading whatever book you choose to bring An hour (or more) social time: chatting, talking [...] |
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Are you a teen or tween who wants to learn chess? Don’t know how to start? Come to the Youth Chess Club where Arif will teach you all you need to know about the game and how to win. Play against others who are just learning in order to sharpen your skills!
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 Tweens and Teens! Stop by the Library to make a gingerbread house! Open to ages 9-18. Please register online.
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 Learn the real story of George Washington's army's attack on Hessian troops at the Battle of Trenton, New Jersey, a battle that changed the course of the American Revolution. This program is open to the public and will feature refreshments. It will be taking place at the House of the Good Shepherd – 798 Willow [...] |
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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 [...] |
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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 [...] |
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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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Are you a teen or tween who wants to learn chess? Don’t know how to start? Come to the Youth Chess Club where Arif will teach you all you need to know about the game and how to win. Play against others who are just learning in order to sharpen your skills! |
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 Join our Dungeons and Dragons campaign specifically for tweens and teens! Register now to get on the team! Space is limited. Please register each attendee separately. |
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In 2024, the library will be closing at 1pm on the following days: Thanksgiving Eve, close at 1 pm: Wednesday, November 26 New Year’s Eve, close at 1pm: Wednesday, December 31 |
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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! |
