Week of Events
Library Scavenger Hunt
Join us as we search for objects around the Children's Room, familiarizing yourself with the layout of the library and learning how to find books yourself! The objects will be changed every other week, so try to find them all! No registration necessary.
Board of Trustees Meeting
Board of Trustees Meeting
In 2023, 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.
The Power of Positive Parenting
The Power of Positive Parenting
This is the first seminar in a 3-part series. It will introduce the basics of "positive parenting" and provide brief help for parents who are generally coping well but have one or two concerns with their child's behavior or development. It is a "light touch" intervention designed to give parents an understanding of the basics [...]
Tiger Tech Tips: Help With Your Devices
Tiger Tech Tips: Help With Your Devices
Do you need help with your devices? Having trouble accessing our online resources? Well, have no fear! Our Tiger Tech Tip helpers are here. Alex and JJ, students from Hackettstown High School, can solve your technology issues and show you how to use your devices. No appointment necessary! Just drop in from 11am-1pm on Tuesdays [...]
Looking for America on the New Jersey Turnpike – Virtual Author Talk
Looking for America on the New Jersey Turnpike – Virtual Author Talk
One of the quintessential things that defines New Jersey is the Jersey Turnpike. It is the life-line that connects North and South Jersey and provides major access to New York City and Newark International Airport. Rest stops on the turnpike pay tribute to famous New Jerseyans who have shaped all aspects of American life. Please [...]
Tiger Tech Tips: Help With Your Devices
Tiger Tech Tips: Help With Your Devices
Do you need help with your devices? Having trouble accessing our online resources? Well, have no fear! Our Tiger Tech Tip helpers are here. Alex and JJ, students from Hackettstown High School, can solve your technology issues and show you how to use your devices. No appointment necessary! Just drop in from 4-6pm on Tuesdays [...]
Teen Craft Night: CD Art
Teen Craft Night: CD Art
Tweens and Teens! Stop by the library for a night of crafting. Open to ages 9 and up.
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.
A Visit from Mini Therapy Horse Noble Attitude
A Visit from Mini Therapy Horse Noble Attitude
Miniature therapy horse "Noble Attitude" is coming to the Hackettstown Free Public Library! "Noble Attitude" is a miniature therapy horse living at Hope’s Promise Farm in New Jersey who has been patiently waiting to write his autobiography. He thought it only appropriate and fair that his story be told since his brother Michelangelo was given that [...]
Music With Mr. Noah
Music With Mr. Noah
Get ready to sing and dance with Mr. Noah! This program is recommended for ages 5 and under, but older siblings are welcome to attend. Please register online the name of each child individually attending as space is limited.
Tiger Tech Tips: Help With Your Devices
Tiger Tech Tips: Help With Your Devices
Do you need help with your devices? Having trouble accessing our online resources? Well, have no fear! Our Tiger Tech Tip helpers are here. Alex and JJ, students from Hackettstown High School, can solve your technology issues and show you how to use your devices. No appointment necessary! Just drop in from 11am-1pm on Tuesdays [...]
LEGO Club
LEGO Club
Come join us for LEGO Club twice a month! Each session will have a different theme and/or challenge to complete with your friends. For ages 5 and up. Please register each child separately, space is limited.
Tiger Tech Tips: Help With Your Devices
Tiger Tech Tips: Help With Your Devices
Do you need help with your devices? Having trouble accessing our online resources? Well, have no fear! Our Tiger Tech Tip helpers are here. Alex and JJ, students from Hackettstown High School, can solve your technology issues and show you how to use your devices. No appointment necessary! Just drop in from 4-6pm on Tuesdays [...]
Suncatcher Drop-In Craft
Suncatcher Drop-In Craft
Come on down to the Hackettstown Free Public Library and color these suncatchers. Choose from flip-flops, fish, and flowers! This is part of our Summer Reading 2023 drop-in craft series. Craft starts at 9am and goes for as long as supplies last.
Fandom Friday
Fandom Friday
Tweens and Teens! Stop by the library for another Fandom Friday. This weeks theme is Marvel. There will a craft and maybe even some trivia. Open to ages 9 and up.
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! [...]