Events for week of September 21, 2025

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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.

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.

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 [...]

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

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 [...]

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.

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 [...]

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 [...]