Hello Patrons of the Hackettstown Free Public Library!
We are almost in the warm days of summer so you know what that means...Summer Reading program! This year our theme is "Color Our World" and we have a great program filled with sun, fun, and prizes! We have color-themed programs all summer (which also earn you tickets if you attend) and the library will be decorated in a dazzling array of shades for the season to celebrate. Remember, Summer Reading (and all our reading challenges throughout the year) is not limited to the little ones, anyone of any age can participate and earn prizes. You're reading anyway, so why not participate? Click here to learn more about our Summer Reading program and to register.
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!
We are almost in the warm days of summer so you know what that means...Summer Reading program! This year our theme is "Color Our World" and we have a great program filled with sun, fun, and prizes! We have color-themed programs all summer (which also earn you tickets if you attend) and the library will be decorated in a dazzling array of shades for the season to celebrate. Remember, Summer Reading (and all our reading challenges throughout the year) is not limited to the little ones, anyone of any age can participate and earn prizes. You're reading anyway, so why not participate? Click here to learn more about our Summer Reading program and to register.
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
Needle Felting Summer Workshop
Join Amelia as she instructs you on needle felting a summer sky scene, from clouds to sunshine to stars.
Needle felting is a method of felt crafting that can be utilized with (dry felting) or without water (wet felting). All that is needed is a notched needle, wool roving, and a soft cushion to catch your needle. For this workshop, we will be going through what is called “wool painting,” a two-dimensional wool project where we will use felt sheets and embroidery hoops to create our finished piece.
Amelia is a freelance illustrator who is looking to share her journey of working with textile artwork, specifically needle felting.
This program is for adults and teens 16+.
This program is made possible by a grant from the Warren County Division of Cultural & Heritage Affairs.
Join Amelia as she instructs you on needle felting a summer sky scene, from clouds to sunshine to stars.
Needle felting is a method of felt crafting that can be utilized with (dry felting) or without water (wet felting). All that is needed is a notched needle, wool roving, and a soft cushion to catch your needle. For this workshop, we will be going through what is called “wool painting,” a two-dimensional wool project where we will use felt sheets and embroidery hoops to create our finished piece.
Amelia is a freelance illustrator who is looking to share her journey of working with textile artwork, specifically needle felting.
This program is for adults and teens 16+.
This program is made possible by a grant from the Warren County Division of Cultural & Heritage Affairs.
Your Home and Your Watershed: Green Infrastructure, Sustainability Practices, and Home Stewardship
My house, my rules! But what if we changed those rules a little, to help ourselves, our wildlife, and our neighbors?
Join Watershed Ambassador Liv to learn about how our homes, apartments, and public spaces can become positive influences for wildlife, water quality, soil health, and social aesthetics! All ages are welcome, though the presentation will be more impactful for teens and adults.
This is a hybrid event with a Zoom link for the presentation part. Zoom details will be emailed out the day of the program.
Your Home and Your Watershed: Green Infrastructure, Sustainability Practices, and Home Stewardship
My house, my rules! But what if we changed those rules a little, to help ourselves, our wildlife, and our neighbors?
Join Watershed Ambassador Liv to learn about how our homes, apartments, and public spaces can become positive influences for wildlife, water quality, soil health, and social aesthetics! All ages are welcome, though the presentation will be more impactful for teens and adults.
This is a hybrid event with a Zoom link for the presentation part. Zoom details will be emailed out the day of the program.
Person-Centered Life Planning: Who Will Care For My Loved One When I Am Gone?
The purpose of this workshop is to educate families who have a loved one with a significant disability about the importance of planning for the individual’s future support. Planned Lifetime Assistance Network of NJ (PLAN|NJ) will guide families in this legal and estate planning and life-long support process.
This session will address future planning issues such as independent living supports; estate planning, legal and financial protections. Topics include how to implement a future life plan for people with disabilities, Guardianship and Alternatives to Guardianship, Special Needs Trusts, and ABLE accounts. Handouts will be provided to families to highlight the topics of the session.
Person-Centered Life Planning: Who Will Care For My Loved One When I Am Gone?
The purpose of this workshop is to educate families who have a loved one with a significant disability about the importance of planning for the individual’s future support. Planned Lifetime Assistance Network of NJ (PLAN|NJ) will guide families in this legal and estate planning and life-long support process.
This session will address future planning issues such as independent living supports; estate planning, legal and financial protections. Topics include how to implement a future life plan for people with disabilities, Guardianship and Alternatives to Guardianship, Special Needs Trusts, and ABLE accounts. Handouts will be provided to families to highlight the topics of the session.
On June 6, 1944, the Allies undertook one of the most bold and significant operations of World War II—a massive amphibious and airborne assault in Normandy, marking the beginning of the end for Nazi oppression in Europe. Join us to honor this monumental day with an inspiring online lecture by Dr. Spencer Jones, esteemed historian and author. The first 24 hours of Operation Overlord, codenamed “D-Day,” saw a united effort of American, British, and Canadian forces to overcome Hitler’s formidable ‘Atlantic Wall’ and secure essential beachheads. Dr. Jones will unveil the strategic brilliance and steadfast bravery that marked this pivotal moment, propelling the Allies towards the liberation of Europe—a testament to extraordinary courage and strategic genius that clinched the Allied victory.
On June 6, 1944, the Allies undertook one of the most bold and significant operations of World War II—a massive amphibious and airborne assault in Normandy, marking the beginning of the end for Nazi oppression in Europe. Join us to honor this monumental day with an inspiring online lecture by Dr. Spencer Jones, esteemed historian and author. The first 24 hours of Operation Overlord, codenamed “D-Day,” saw a united effort of American, British, and Canadian forces to overcome Hitler’s formidable ‘Atlantic Wall’ and secure essential beachheads. Dr. Jones will unveil the strategic brilliance and steadfast bravery that marked this pivotal moment, propelling the Allies towards the liberation of Europe—a testament to extraordinary courage and strategic genius that clinched the Allied victory.
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+.
Join Annamaria from the Arc of Warren County as she explains the services they offer to the community (for the last 70 years!) and the upcoming events the Arc has scheduled.
Find out how the Arc of Warren County can help you and your family!
Join Annamaria from the Arc of Warren County as she explains the services they offer to the community (for the last 70 years!) and the upcoming events the Arc has scheduled.
Find out how the Arc of Warren County can help you and your family!
Come one, come all! Stretch your creativity muscles with this relaxing yet thrilling poetry craft! Use magazine cutouts to say what’s really in your heart, or whatever’s on your mind, (or whatever you’d like to be in your heart or on your mind). When you’re all done and you’ve said your piece, put it in a frame so you can proudly display it to the world!
All materials will be provided.
This program is for adults and teens aged 16 and up.
Come one, come all! Stretch your creativity muscles with this relaxing yet thrilling poetry craft! Use magazine cutouts to say what’s really in your heart, or whatever’s on your mind, (or whatever you’d like to be in your heart or on your mind). When you’re all done and you’ve said your piece, put it in a frame so you can proudly display it to the world!
All materials will be provided.
This program is for adults and teens aged 16 and up.
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 ‘Girls Like Us’ by Cristina Alger.
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 ‘Girls Like Us’ by Cristina Alger.
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 Glenn and Andrea, the experts at Reel Simple Fly Fishing as they discuss the basics of fly fishing, covering essential equipment, casting techniques, knot tying, and fly selection. Learn how to get started in this rewarding sport and discover local places to fly fish!
Join Glenn and Andrea, the experts at Reel Simple Fly Fishing as they discuss the basics of fly fishing, covering essential equipment, casting techniques, knot tying, and fly selection. Learn how to get started in this rewarding sport and discover local places to fly fish!
Researching Your Pre-May 1848 New Jersey Ancestors
Vital records are a critical resource for any genealogist, but they are not always easy to find, especially as your travel farther up your family tree. May 1848 marks the start of New Jersey’s State Vital Records (birth, marriage, and death) collections, the most authoritative source of personal information about your ancestors. So, how do we find and research our ancestors who lived before then?
This program is presented on ZOOM by the New Jersey State Library.
Researching Your Pre-May 1848 New Jersey Ancestors
Vital records are a critical resource for any genealogist, but they are not always easy to find, especially as your travel farther up your family tree. May 1848 marks the start of New Jersey’s State Vital Records (birth, marriage, and death) collections, the most authoritative source of personal information about your ancestors. So, how do we find and research our ancestors who lived before then?
This program is presented on ZOOM by the New Jersey State Library.
Understanding Posttraumatic Stress Disorder
Most of us will experience at least one trauma in our lifetime that could lead to PTSD. In fact, about 6 out of every 100 people (or 6% of the U.S. population) will have PTSD at some point in their lives. In honor of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Awareness Month, please join us as Honor Hannah, Licensed Clinical Social Worker from Capital Health, discusses the myths associated with PTSD, causes and risk factors associated with PTSD, what causes PTSD to persist, and how one can support themselves or a loved one with the diagnosis.
This program is presented on ZOOM by the New Jersey State Library.
Understanding Posttraumatic Stress Disorder
Most of us will experience at least one trauma in our lifetime that could lead to PTSD. In fact, about 6 out of every 100 people (or 6% of the U.S. population) will have PTSD at some point in their lives. In honor of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Awareness Month, please join us as Honor Hannah, Licensed Clinical Social Worker from Capital Health, discusses the myths associated with PTSD, causes and risk factors associated with PTSD, what causes PTSD to persist, and how one can support themselves or a loved one with the diagnosis.
This program is presented on ZOOM by the New Jersey State Library.
The Talking Book and Braille Center: Resources and Services for the Print Disabled
Founded in 1967, The NJ Talking Book and Braille Center provides no-cost, home-delivered services on behalf of the National Library Service for the Blind and Print Disabled. Their services support New Jersey children, teens, and adults who have difficulty reading standard print or holding a book due to physical impairment, a reading disability, or a visual impairment. In honor of Deaf-Blind Awareness Week, please join us as Liz Kelly, Adult Services Librarian, and Luisa Martucci, Hispanic Outreach Coordinator, from TBBC provide an overview of the resources and services available at no cost to qualified NJ residents.
The Talking Book and Braille Center: Resources and Services for the Print Disabled
Founded in 1967, The NJ Talking Book and Braille Center provides no-cost, home-delivered services on behalf of the National Library Service for the Blind and Print Disabled. Their services support New Jersey children, teens, and adults who have difficulty reading standard print or holding a book due to physical impairment, a reading disability, or a visual impairment. In honor of Deaf-Blind Awareness Week, please join us as Liz Kelly, Adult Services Librarian, and Luisa Martucci, Hispanic Outreach Coordinator, from TBBC provide an overview of the resources and services available at no cost to qualified NJ residents.
Smart DriverTEK is a 90-minute workshop offering an interactive way to stay up to date with the latest safety technology in your current or future car. Learn all about what new technologies are available, how they work, and how they can improve your peace of mind on the road.
Smart DriverTEK is a 90-minute workshop offering an interactive way to stay up to date with the latest safety technology in your current or future car. Learn all about what new technologies are available, how they work, and how they can improve your peace of mind on the road.
Abolition and the Underground Railroad in South Jersey – Virtual Author Talk
Southern New Jersey was a hotbed of slave fugitives, freedmen and abolitionists in the Civil War era. Activists such as Harriet Tubman, Abigail Goodwin and Benjamin Sheppard assisted runaway slaves along the Underground Railroad in daring flights at night in the forests of the Pine Barrens. Abolitionists flashed lights from their boats in the marshlands of the Delaware Bay to signal to agents on land that fugitive slaves were on board. Please join us in celebration of Juneteenth as author Ellen D. Alford recounts compelling narratives of abolition and the Underground Railroad in South Jersey.
This program is presented on ZOOM by the New Jersey State Library.
Abolition and the Underground Railroad in South Jersey – Virtual Author Talk
Southern New Jersey was a hotbed of slave fugitives, freedmen and abolitionists in the Civil War era. Activists such as Harriet Tubman, Abigail Goodwin and Benjamin Sheppard assisted runaway slaves along the Underground Railroad in daring flights at night in the forests of the Pine Barrens. Abolitionists flashed lights from their boats in the marshlands of the Delaware Bay to signal to agents on land that fugitive slaves were on board. Please join us in celebration of Juneteenth as author Ellen D. Alford recounts compelling narratives of abolition and the Underground Railroad in South Jersey.
This program is presented on ZOOM by the New Jersey State Library.
“I Should Be Damned in Time and in Eternity”: Abraham Lincoln’s Most Difficult Decision
No president has ever faced more difficult decisions than Abraham Lincoln. Sentries fell asleep and were condemned to death; their mothers asked for presidential pardons. Boastful generals lost major battles and the public screamed for their scalps. Cabinet officials created headaches in ever more creative ways. Foreign powers sought to exploit the nation’s weakness. The list went on and on. Two choices loomed especially large: the decision to fight over Fort Sumter in April, 1861, and the decision to emancipate slaves in January, 1863.
Crucial to the decision was how would the slave holding border states react and would they now secede? How would the decision be understood in basically a racist society? Contrary to what many of us believe today, Abolitionism was basically reviled.
How would this decision affect the upcoming 1864 Presidential election?
The toughest call of all may have happened in the summer of 1864, and that decision will be the focus of “’I Should Be Damned in Time and in Eternity’: The Black Soldier and Abraham Lincoln’s Most Difficult Decision.”
“I Should Be Damned in Time and in Eternity”: Abraham Lincoln’s Most Difficult Decision
No president has ever faced more difficult decisions than Abraham Lincoln. Sentries fell asleep and were condemned to death; their mothers asked for presidential pardons. Boastful generals lost major battles and the public screamed for their scalps. Cabinet officials created headaches in ever more creative ways. Foreign powers sought to exploit the nation’s weakness. The list went on and on. Two choices loomed especially large: the decision to fight over Fort Sumter in April, 1861, and the decision to emancipate slaves in January, 1863.
Crucial to the decision was how would the slave holding border states react and would they now secede? How would the decision be understood in basically a racist society? Contrary to what many of us believe today, Abolitionism was basically reviled.
How would this decision affect the upcoming 1864 Presidential election?
The toughest call of all may have happened in the summer of 1864, and that decision will be the focus of “’I Should Be Damned in Time and in Eternity’: The Black Soldier and Abraham Lincoln’s Most Difficult Decision.”
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.
Celebrate the summer in a colorful way by making a balloon rainbow with some help from the balloon experts at Delloons! They will also show you how to make a small balloon flower bouquet and a lucky winner will get to go home with the “flowers” too!
This program is for children ages 6+. Space is limited so register each child separately.
Please be aware of allergies as these balloons are latex.
Celebrate the summer in a colorful way by making a balloon rainbow with some help from the balloon experts at Delloons! They will also show you how to make a small balloon flower bouquet and a lucky winner will get to go home with the “flowers” too!
This program is for children ages 6+. Space is limited so register each child separately.
Please be aware of allergies as these balloons are latex.
