November 2019
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! This program is free and open to the public. Registration [...]
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Children ages 3-5 are invited to lunch at the library! Bring your own Nut Free Lunch and listen to stories. Afterwards, we'll make a fun craft!
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Now accepting new members for the Teen Advisory Board. Interested in making the library more teen friendly? Come voice your opinion! Open to Hackettstown Teens in 7th-12 grade. Questions? Contact Rachel at rburt@hackettstownlibrary.org
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Join us at the Library for the Evening Book Club, led by community volunteer Karen Maccaron. This month’s book is The Curious Charms of Arthur Pepper by Phaedra Patrick. Snacks will be provided!
Find out moreChildren ages 0 - 5 years and their caregivers are invited to join Ms. Megan every Thursday for a special musical storytime. The session will last about 30 minutes. This program is free and open to the public. Registration is not required.
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Learn how to make a reversible scarf with sewing educator Ellen Lumpkin Brown! Recommended for children ages 8 - 11. $5 per person is due by November 20th to reserve a space. Registration is only open to Hackettstown Residents.
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Babies ages 0-24 months and their caregivers are invited to a playdate at the library! We'll share stories, songs, and enjoy social time. Coffee and tea will be provided for the adults.
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Calling all Master Builders and Lego Novices! Join us once a month for creative building, and display your structures in the children's room until the next Lego Club!
Find out moreChildren ages 1 - 3 years old and their caregivers are invited to join Ms. Megan for stories, songs, rhymes and playtime! Storytime will last 15-20 minutes with playtime to follow. This program is free and open to the public. Registration is not required.
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Drop in and create sticker scenes, color your own stickers or make a sticker story and more! Ages and up!
Find out moreChildren 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! This program is free and open to the public. Registration [...]
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Find out moreChildren ages 1 - 3 years old and their caregivers are invited to join Ms. Megan for stories, songs, rhymes and playtime! Storytime will last 15-20 minutes with playtime to follow. This program is free and open to the public. Registration is not required.
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To Benefit the Friends of Hackettstown Library! Learn how to make sugar scrub, hot cocoa mix, and literary themed ornaments. Take a gift home, and leave some behind for us to sell at the Friend's Holiday Bazaar. All ages and abilities are welcome! This program is free and open to the public.
Find out moreChildren 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! This program is free and open to the public. Registration [...]
Find out moreChildren ages 3-5 are invited to lunch at the library! Bring your own Nut Free Lunch and listen to stories. Afterwards, we'll make a fun craft!
Find out moreChildren ages 0 - 5 years and their caregivers are invited to join Ms. Megan every Thursday for a special musical storytime. The session will last about 30 minutes. This program is free and open to the public. Registration is not required.
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Families are invited to drop by the library to tinker, play and create! We’ll have Snap-Circuits, 3D Pens, Code and Go Mouse, and more!
Find out moreBabies ages 0-24 months and their caregivers are invited to a playdate at the library! We'll share stories, songs, and enjoy social time. Coffee and tea will be provided for the adults.
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During the Hackettstown BID's Hometown Holiday celebration, we'll be showing the classic version of How the Grinch Stole Christmas. Stop by the library to warm up or let your toddler melt down. The movie will run every 30 minutes and we'll be making Grinchy crafts. For a full schedule of Hometown Holiday events visit the [...]
Find out moreIn 2019, meetings of the Board of Trustees will be held on the 2nd Monday of each month, except in October and November when the board will meet on Tuesday due to the Columbus Day and Veterans Day holidays.
Find out moreNeed help using your laptop, tablet, or smartphone? Drop in for personalized help with basic issues and questions.
Find out moreChildren ages 1 - 3 years old and their caregivers are invited to join Ms. Megan for stories, songs, rhymes and playtime! Storytime will last 15-20 minutes with playtime to follow. This program is free and open to the public. Registration is not required.
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Children of all ages and their families are invited to join Ms. Megan once a month for a cozy storytime and craft. Feel free to come in your PJs and bring a special "Lovey" from home! This program is free and open to the public. Registration is not required.
Find out moreChildren 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! This program is free and open to the public. Registration [...]
Find out moreChildren ages 3-5 are invited to lunch at the library! Bring your own Nut Free Lunch and listen to stories. Afterwards, we'll make a fun craft!
Find out moreChildren ages 0 - 5 years and their caregivers are invited to join Ms. Megan every Thursday for a special musical storytime. The session will last about 30 minutes. This program is free and open to the public. Registration is not required.
Find out moreBabies ages 0-24 months and their caregivers are invited to a playdate at the library! We'll share stories, songs, and enjoy social time. Coffee and tea will be provided for the adults.
Find out moreChildren of all ages and their families are invited to join us once a month for fun stories! This program is free and open to the public. Registration is not required.
Find out moreNeed help using your laptop, tablet, or smartphone? Drop in for personalized help with basic issues and questions.
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Join Ms. Megan for a special reading of The Polar Express! Stay and make snow and a special snack with Shoprite Dietician Ms. Jules. Afterward, we'll sing Christmas Carols on the Karaoke machine. All ages are welcome. Please register!
Find out moreCalling all Master Builders and Lego Novices! Join us once a month for creative building, and display your structures in the children's room until the next Lego Club!
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Join us for an afternoon of house construction using graham crackers, icing and candy! Recommended for children ages 3 and up. Please call 908-852-4936 to reserve a 30 minute time slot! (Some ingredients may include nuts or have been processed in a nut facility.)
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Celebrate the New Year at the Library! We'll have games, crafts, a photo booth, face painting and music with a countdown to NOON! Dress to the nines, or come as you are. All ages are welcome. Please register.
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The Friends of the Hackettstown Library meet in the library conference room every other month, on the second Tuesday of the month at 2:30pm. New members as well as visitors are welcome to attend.
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The Friends of the Hackettstown Library meet in the library conference room every other month, on the second Tuesday of the month at 2:30pm. New members as well as visitors are welcome to attend.
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The Friends of the Hackettstown Library meet in the library conference room every other month, on the second Tuesday of the month at 2:30pm. New members as well as visitors are welcome to attend.
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