Hello Patrons of the Hackettstown Free Public Library!
Welcome to the warm days of July. This month we have some exciting new streaming and econtent services for you! Starting on July 1, we are offering access to Freegal, a music service that allows you unlimited streaming and 3 free music downloads per week. That music is yours to keep forever!
In addition, HFPL cardholders will have access to Kanopy. This is a streaming video service that has a catalog of over 31,000 titles. It includes movies, TV shows, documentaries, and kids stuff, from major studios including MGM, A24, and BBC.
Also, another offering we have for you is a new kids ebook service called Literacy Cloud from Room 2 Read. It features hundreds of children's ebooks in multiple languages and from all corners of the world. Take a look and see what you find!
Finally, don't forget to register for Summer Reading. It is never too late to join in the fun, no matter your age! Get credit for the reading you're already doing and win some cool prizes from wonderful sponsors.
Of course our calendar of events is full of other amazing goings-on, so please take a look and register for anything that interests you.
Come and visit us soon! We can’t wait to see you!
Hello Patrons of the Hackettstown Free Public Library!
Welcome to the warm days of July. This month we have some exciting new streaming and econtent services for you! Starting on July 1, we are offering access to Freegal, a music service that allows you unlimited streaming and 3 free music downloads per week. That music is yours to keep forever!
In addition, HFPL cardholders will have access to Kanopy. This is a streaming video service that has a catalog of over 31,000 titles. It includes movies, TV shows, documentaries, and kids stuff, from major studios including MGM, A24, and BBC.
Also, another offering we have for you is a new kids ebook service called Literacy Cloud from Room 2 Read. It features hundreds of children's ebooks in multiple languages and from all corners of the world. Take a look and see what you find!
Finally, don't forget to register for Summer Reading. It is never too late to join in the fun, no matter your age! Get credit for the reading you're already doing and win some cool prizes from wonderful sponsors.
Of course our calendar of events is full of other amazing goings-on, so please take a look and register for anything that interests you.
Come and visit us soon! We can’t wait to see you!
NEW AT THE LIBRARY
NEW AT THE LIBRARY
ADULT EVENTS
ADULT EVENTS
Space Station Murder Mystery
Join A Group of Daring Detectives to Reveal the Killer of Our Space Station’s Honorable Captain!
Please wear your most comfortable Science-Fiction-Space-Travel-Detective-Adventurer clothing to this Murder Mystery Extravaganza! Consult your local library staff for suggestions, as well as the info sheet that you will receive via email after registering for the event.
Please be advised that you will receive a reminder email 3 days before the event. YOU MUST RSVP, even if you have already registered. If you fail to RSVP within 48 hours of receiving the reminder, your place in the game will be considered forfeit and may be passed on to the next interested attendee. If you know you will not be able to attend, kindly let the library know as soon as possible.
Join A Group of Daring Detectives to Reveal the Killer of Our Space Station’s Honorable Captain!
Please wear your most comfortable Science-Fiction-Space-Travel-Detective-Adventurer clothing to this Murder Mystery Extravaganza! Consult your local library staff for suggestions, as well as the info sheet that you will receive via email after registering for the event.
Please be advised that you will receive a reminder email 3 days before the event. YOU MUST RSVP, even if you have already registered. If you fail to RSVP within 48 hours of receiving the reminder, your place in the game will be considered forfeit and may be passed on to the next interested attendee. If you know you will not be able to attend, kindly let the library know as soon as possible.
Spend some time on a Wednesday afternoon or 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.
Spend some time on a Wednesday afternoon or 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.
Join us for an afternoon of painting fun! Enjoy a delicious “mocktail” (a mixed drink without alcohol) and paint a masterpiece while making friends and conversation.
No experience necessary since this is paint-by-numbers!
Join us for an afternoon of painting fun! Enjoy a delicious “mocktail” (a mixed drink without alcohol) and paint a masterpiece while making friends and conversation.
No experience necessary since this is paint-by-numbers!
New Jersey has seen its share of heinous crimes, natural and manmade disasters, and juicy scandals throughout its history. Some of these stories are well known, such as the Lindbergh kidnapping, but others remain unknown. Please join us as historian and author Brian Armstrong showcases some of the most siliceous stories from New Jersey’s past, including New Jersey railroad accidents, mass murders and serial killers, plane crashes, organized crime murders, kidnapping/abduction crimes, political scandals, and New Jersey celebrity scandals.
This program is presented on Zoom by the New Jersey State Library.
New Jersey has seen its share of heinous crimes, natural and manmade disasters, and juicy scandals throughout its history. Some of these stories are well known, such as the Lindbergh kidnapping, but others remain unknown. Please join us as historian and author Brian Armstrong showcases some of the most siliceous stories from New Jersey’s past, including New Jersey railroad accidents, mass murders and serial killers, plane crashes, organized crime murders, kidnapping/abduction crimes, political scandals, and New Jersey celebrity scandals.
This program is presented on Zoom by the New Jersey State Library.
If you have always wanted to write your own novel but aren’t sure how to start, we have the club for you!
Hosted by Hackettstown’s own Eric Matluck (author of The Judges and What’s in Hope’s Back Pocket), join other aspiring writers in our group designed to help, inspire, and coach future novelists.
Whether you have an idea in your head that you just want to put to paper or you are just beginning to collect your thoughts, you are welcome to participate.
Due to the nature of the program, space is limited so please only register if you plan to attend. This program is suitable for adults and teens 16+.
If you have always wanted to write your own novel but aren’t sure how to start, we have the club for you!
Hosted by Hackettstown’s own Eric Matluck (author of The Judges and What’s in Hope’s Back Pocket), join other aspiring writers in our group designed to help, inspire, and coach future novelists.
Whether you have an idea in your head that you just want to put to paper or you are just beginning to collect your thoughts, you are welcome to participate.
Due to the nature of the program, space is limited so please only register if you plan to attend. This program is suitable for adults and teens 16+.
Come and join your local library as we launch our new 3D printers for our Makerspace!
Our three new machines will be humming and ready to print. Attendees will get to choose 1 of 3 small models for the printer to make in front of them. Then they get to take it home!
Members of the Hackettstown Rotary (which funded the Makerspace) will also be on hand to assist you.
Come and join your local library as we launch our new 3D printers for our Makerspace!
Our three new machines will be humming and ready to print. Attendees will get to choose 1 of 3 small models for the printer to make in front of them. Then they get to take it home!
Members of the Hackettstown Rotary (which funded the Makerspace) will also be on hand to assist you.
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 game before (or not in a long time), we will teach you.
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 game before (or not in a long time), we will teach you.
Join us for a meeting of lively discussion at the library. Each month’s book selection is determined at the previous meeting. Info will be updated when the book is chosen.
This month’s book selection is "Ordinary Grace" by William Kent Krueger.
Join us for a meeting of lively discussion at the library. Each month’s book selection is determined at the previous meeting. Info will be updated when the book is chosen.
This month’s book selection is "Ordinary Grace" by William Kent Krueger.
The Five Wishes: How To Prepare Your Advance Directive
“The Five Wishes” is an easy-to-complete advance directive that everyone over the age of 18 should have. It is a document that tells doctors and family how you want to be treated in the case that you cannot speak for yourself. Join Ann Marie Brown from Karen Ann Quinlan Hospice as she explains the ins and outs of this important document.
All attendees will receive a free copy of “The Five Wishes.”
The Five Wishes: How To Prepare Your Advance Directive
“The Five Wishes” is an easy-to-complete advance directive that everyone over the age of 18 should have. It is a document that tells doctors and family how you want to be treated in the case that you cannot speak for yourself. Join Ann Marie Brown from Karen Ann Quinlan Hospice as she explains the ins and outs of this important document.
All attendees will receive a free copy of “The Five Wishes.”
For many of the important purchases in our lives, credit is the most important factor. Whether its buying a house, purchasing a car, or even finding a decent rental property, your credit can be the final determinate.
Please join us as Amanda Griffith, Financial Well-being Impact Officer and a Certified Credit Union Financial Counselor for the Credit Union of New Jersey, discusses the factors that make good credit, how to understand a credit report, and how to protect your credit from identity theft.
This program is presented on Zoom by the New Jersey State Library.
For many of the important purchases in our lives, credit is the most important factor. Whether its buying a house, purchasing a car, or even finding a decent rental property, your credit can be the final determinate.
Please join us as Amanda Griffith, Financial Well-being Impact Officer and a Certified Credit Union Financial Counselor for the Credit Union of New Jersey, discusses the factors that make good credit, how to understand a credit report, and how to protect your credit from identity theft.
This program is presented on Zoom by the New Jersey State Library.
Learn how to recognize and avoid common online scams like fake emails, phone calls, and frauds involving Medicare and more. This free 45 minute session includes real-life examples, short videos, an interactive game, and helpful take-home tips.
All attendees will receive pamphlets, cybersecurity pens, and be invited to complete a short pre- and post-survey.
After the presentation, we’ll stay for a bit to help with any technical issues or to answer your questions.
Learn how to recognize and avoid common online scams like fake emails, phone calls, and frauds involving Medicare and more. This free 45 minute session includes real-life examples, short videos, an interactive game, and helpful take-home tips.
All attendees will receive pamphlets, cybersecurity pens, and be invited to complete a short pre- and post-survey.
After the presentation, we’ll stay for a bit to help with any technical issues or to answer your questions.
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.
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.
Summer Reading is back, and so is everyone’s favorite craft! Sign up to color a canvas bag!
Canvas bag coloring will be open from 3pm to 5pm on Tuesday, June 24th, and 11am to 1pm on Monday, July 7th. You may come at any time within these hours to color your bag or take it home!
Bags will only be given to those who register for the program. Please sign up each child individually, and for only one day.
Summer Reading is back, and so is everyone’s favorite craft! Sign up to color a canvas bag!
Canvas bag coloring will be open from 3pm to 5pm on Tuesday, June 24th, and 11am to 1pm on Monday, July 7th. You may come at any time within these hours to color your bag or take it home!
Bags will only be given to those who register for the program. Please sign up each child individually, and for only one day.
