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 Take a tour of a local institution, Well-Sweep Herb Farm! Tour their impressive culinary, medicinal, and formal herb gardens; visit the gift shop and farm animals; and learn about the history, uses, and cultivation of herbs, as well as herbal recipe suggestions. This event is for adults and teens 16+. Each person attending must be [...]
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 Do you love singing and your local library? Come out Saturday, September 6 to Man Skirt Brewing on Main Street in Hackettstown. The Friends of the Library will be holding a karaoke fundraiser from 7 to 10PM. Choose a song from DJ Leanne’s selection and submit a song request ticket to a Friends member! $3.00 [...] |
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 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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 Many children in New Jersey require special services when it comes to education and one way of ensuring those special services are obtained is through an IEP (Individualized Education Plan). That process can take months or even a couple years based on each student’s specific circumstances. However, there are a variety of tools and services [...]  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. |
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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.
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 Make a 3D printed bookmark in one of 4 designs (weiner dog, cat, lion, gummy bear). Colors like blue, red, pink, purple, and silver are available! This program is for people aged 6+ Space is limited. Register each attendee separately. |
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 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.  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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 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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 Learn the art of bobbin lace making from the masters themselves, the Lost Art Lacers! This two-hour workshop will teach you all you need to know to make beautiful lace crafts. All supplies will be provided! This program is for adults and teens 16+. This program is made possible by a grant from the Warren [...] |
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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.
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 Tweens and Teens! Stop by the library for a fall craft! Open to ages 9-18. Please register online. |
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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.
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 When we think of gardening, we often think of the all the preparatory work that comes in the Spring, but what we do in the Fall to “cleanup”, can have a dramatic impact. In fact, some of our traditional routines may no longer be the best practices for a healthy and biodiverse yard. In this [...] |
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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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 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.  Come to the library for a fun fall-themed craft! This week will will be doing Apple Stamping. For ages 5 and under. Please register each child separately, as space is limited. |
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 Celebrate your local monster! Did you know that Hackettstown has its very own monster lore? The "Mantis Man," a man-sized praying mantis, is said to inhabit the shores of the Musconetcong River right here in Hackettstown and has been witnessed by fishermen since 2002. It has been featured on podcasts like "Astonishing Legends" and "Somewhere [...] |
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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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 Come to the Hackettstown Free Public Library to have a story time with our very own Hackettstown Police Officers! Books with Badges will be held every other month at 11am. Please register each child separately. Disclaimer: If there is a high volume of calls at the station, sometimes the police officers may not be able [...]
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 Bernie Wagenblast's voice is one you may have heard in your travels or on the radio. She was one of the original traffic reporters for Shadow Traffic when they opened their NYC office. This was just the first stop in a career that has combined transportation and communications. For a brief time in the 1980s [...] |
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Come to the library for a fun fall-themed craft! This week will will be doing Water Color Painting. For ages 5 and up. Please register each child separately, as space is limited. |
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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.
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 Is your cat a king or queen in need of a castle? Have we got the program for you! Join us for an evening of DIY cardboard cat castle construction. We've got old boxes, wrapping paper, and tape for you to make your feline friend a cool new hangout spot. This program is for ages [...] |
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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. 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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 Noted mainly as the General leading the Union forces at Gettysburg, he was appointed to command the Army of the Potomac just three days before the battle and arrived on the battlefield after the first action on July 1, 1863. He organized his forces on favorable ground to fight an effective defensive battle against Robert E. Lee's [...] |
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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 [...]  Come to the library for a fun fall-themed craft! This week will will be doing Leaf Art. For ages 5 and under. Please register each child separately, as space is limited.
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 Learn the digital skills you need to rejoin or excel in the workforce! You earn a free laptop upon completion of the program! To enroll, you must be a current TANF, GA, SNAP or WFNJ participant. Training is provided at no cost. Sponsored by Literacy New Jersey and funded by the NJ Department of Labor [...] |
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 Learn how to sew an autumn-themed placemat perfect for adorning your home while carving a pumpkin or creating leaf rubbings. 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 [...] |
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 Join us for a free presentation for parents of young children (PreK–Grade 3). We’ll cover: • What to expect as your child learns to read and write • How to support literacy at home with simple, effective strategies • When it’s time to ask for help—and how to get it Whether your child is just [...] |
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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. Come to the library for a fun fall-themed craft! This week will will be doing Rock Painting. For ages 5 and up. Please register each child separately, as space is limited. |
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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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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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 Join us for a free, informative workshop where we’ll break down the basics of Medicare in a clear, easy to understand way. Are you turning 65? Already on Medicare? Disabled? Or helping a loved one navigate their options? Topics that will be covered: When and how to enroll Understanding Parts A, B, C, & D [...] |
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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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 In his travels, longtime Warren County resident, Dan Hirshberg, discovered amazing stories about baseball people in Pinellas County, Fl. These stories led him to write his new book, Baseball in Pinellas County. While Pinellas County is known for hosting spring training for Major League Baseball teams over the years, such as the Yankees, Mets, Cardinals [...] |
