Events for week of January 29, 2023

Tweens and Teens! Join us for a night of crafting! Bring in a 2.5x3inch photo that you would like to use. January 30th at 4:30pm. Open to ages 9 and up. Please register online.

Join us monthly (the last Monday of every month) for an evening of sharing and sampling delicious culinary creations. Browse our collection of cookbooks to find a recipe based on the monthly theme. Then bring your tasty treat along with the recipe to share. Who knows? You may go home with a new favorite recipe! [...]

Children ages 2-5 are invited to join Ms. Megan for a story and playdough sensory play! All materials will be provided, but playdough cannot be taken home. This program is approximately 45 minutes. Register online!

Join Hackettstown Public Library and your friendly, neighborhood Weis Dieticians as we explore flavors around the globe! We’ll gather once a month on zoom and make a delicious meal together. Dinner will be on the table by 5:30! Recipes and shopping lists will be sent out a week in advance. This program is for all [...]

Each week Ms. Megan will read aloud from a chapter book to be determined by Book Club participants. We'll talk about the book, expand our vocabulary and explore hands-on activities related to the story. This program is recommended for children ages 8-12. Children can join us in person at the library or over zoom! Registration [...]

Children ages 1-5 years and their caregivers are invited to join Ms. Megan every Wednesday for early literacy activities designed to develop fine and gross motor skills and improve listening skills. Perfect for little ones who are not quite ready for a traditional storytime setting! Please register each child attending storyime. Wiggly Wednesday will be [...]

Children ages 1-5 years and their caregivers are invited to join Ms. Megan every Wednesday for early literacy activities designed to develop fine and gross motor skills and improve listening skills. Perfect for little ones who are not quite ready for a traditional storytime setting! Please register each child attending storyime. Wiggly Wednesday will be [...]

The Stuffed Animal Sleepover is back! Bring a stuffed animal from home for a short storytime and craft session, then leave your stuffed animal for an extended stay at the Library! We'll take pictures of all the silly things your animals do when the library is closed, and each child will receive their own keepsake [...]

Calling all writers, illustrators and book lovers! Children in grades 3 and up, who posses basic writing skills, are invited to join us each week for a creative writing club. The first half of club will include a group creative writing activity followed by an independent creating session. Participants will guide the process and determine [...]

Join us in your jammies for bedtime stories and craft! All ages are welcome! Please register online.

Alphabits Storytime is a Letter of the Day Storytime for children ages 3 – 5. This is a 26 week program beginning with letter A on September 23rd and ending with letter Z on April 28th. Each week we will share stories and activities aimed at learning to identify the letter of the day. Please [...]

Join Ms. Megan (and sometimes a mystery guest!) for an all ages family storytime on the first Saturday of every month. All ages are welcome, please register online!