Hello Patrons of the Hackettstown Free Public Library!
The holiday season is upon us. Whether you're looking for festive films, bright books, or merrymaking magazines, we have what you want. Our Friends Holiday Mini Bazaar will be taking place the first week of the month (12/5-12/7), so make sure to stop by and grab some gifts for loved ones. You might even be interested in joining the Friends! On that Friday night, 12/6, from 5-8pm the library will be hosting an open house event in conjunction with the BID's Hometown Holiday where you can have some fun with your library staff and celebrate the holidays while learning all about the great services we have to offer. Make sure to check out the great businesses on Main Street as well! Of course our calendar of events is full of 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!
The holiday season is upon us. Whether you're looking for festive films, bright books, or merrymaking magazines, we have what you want. Our Friends Holiday Mini Bazaar will be taking place the first week of the month (12/5-12/7), so make sure to stop by and grab some gifts for loved ones. You might even be interested in joining the Friends! On that Friday night, 12/6, from 5-8pm the library will be hosting an open house event in conjunction with the BID's Hometown Holiday where you can have some fun with your library staff and celebrate the holidays while learning all about the great services we have to offer. Make sure to check out the great businesses on Main Street as well! Of course our calendar of events is full of 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
Friends of the Hackettstown Library Holiday Mini-Bazaar
Get into the holiday spirit by stopping by the library and browsing the many handcrafted items, home-baked goods, and table of gently-used items. Buy a gift for someone and help out your library at the same time. Win-win! You can even enter to win a door prize!
All proceeds benefit the Hackettstown Free Public Library.
Friends of the Hackettstown Library Holiday Mini-Bazaar
Get into the holiday spirit by stopping by the library and browsing the many handcrafted items, home-baked goods, and table of gently-used items. Buy a gift for someone and help out your library at the same time. Win-win! You can even enter to win a door prize!
All proceeds benefit the Hackettstown Free Public Library.
We will have cocoa, coffee, and holiday goodies on-hand as we greet you and share with you everything the library has to offer. Sign up for a card, renew your card, or just come to spend some time with the staff of your favorite library. We will even be decorating our library tree that evening!
We will have cocoa, coffee, and holiday goodies on-hand as we greet you and share with you everything the library has to offer. Sign up for a card, renew your card, or just come to spend some time with the staff of your favorite library. We will even be decorating our library tree that evening!
One of the most important and confusing income sources in retirement is Social Security. While many people will rely on Social Security to be the bedrock of their retirement, there are so many questions related to when to take, what the amounts will be, and the future of Social Security. Please join us as Larry Metzler from the Society of Financial Awareness discusses the fundamental working knowledge of the Social Security benefit program as it applies to retirement planning. You will gain access to information that will address the complexities of navigating the system, the potential cost of planning mistakes, common benefit decision scenarios, the treatment of inflation and taxes, and so much more.
One of the most important and confusing income sources in retirement is Social Security. While many people will rely on Social Security to be the bedrock of their retirement, there are so many questions related to when to take, what the amounts will be, and the future of Social Security. Please join us as Larry Metzler from the Society of Financial Awareness discusses the fundamental working knowledge of the Social Security benefit program as it applies to retirement planning. You will gain access to information that will address the complexities of navigating the system, the potential cost of planning mistakes, common benefit decision scenarios, the treatment of inflation and taxes, and so much more.
Craft a winter seasonal wreath with Victoria Vulcano!
Victoria will walk you through how to create a beautiful wreath featuring early winter flowers and holiday items to match the season. All supplies will be provided.
Victoria Vulcano is a creative with a Bachelor’s of Fine Arts from William Paterson University and a focus in Graphic Design. As an artist and designer, her body of work has consisted of everything from signage, logos, advertisements, paintings (watercolor & acrylic), apparel designs, home decor, large scale portraits, custom bridal bouquets, movie prop replicas, and more. For the last several years, Victoria has been promoting and providing more creative programs to libraries and offering communities more accessible art workshops. Her style of teaching emphasizes finding one’s own creativity, where individuals are free to forge their own creative path and Victoria is there to give them the tools they need along the way.
This program is made possible by a grant from the Warren County Division of Cultural & Heritage Affairs.
Craft a winter seasonal wreath with Victoria Vulcano!
Victoria will walk you through how to create a beautiful wreath featuring early winter flowers and holiday items to match the season. All supplies will be provided.
Victoria Vulcano is a creative with a Bachelor’s of Fine Arts from William Paterson University and a focus in Graphic Design. As an artist and designer, her body of work has consisted of everything from signage, logos, advertisements, paintings (watercolor & acrylic), apparel designs, home decor, large scale portraits, custom bridal bouquets, movie prop replicas, and more. For the last several years, Victoria has been promoting and providing more creative programs to libraries and offering communities more accessible art workshops. Her style of teaching emphasizes finding one’s own creativity, where individuals are free to forge their own creative path and Victoria is there to give them the tools they need along the way.
This program is made possible by a grant from the Warren County Division of Cultural & Heritage Affairs.
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!
This program is sponsored by PEACENJ.
¿Quieres aprender inglés?
En “Language Exchange Cafe”, los hablantes nativos de inglés y los hablantes nativos de español se reúnen para aprender el idioma del otro y tomar un cafecito. Es una forma divertida, inmersiva e interactiva de desarrollar sus habilidades en un segundo idioma.
No necesita registrarse, ¡Solamente preséntese y diviértase!
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!
This program is sponsored by PEACENJ.
¿Quieres aprender inglés?
En “Language Exchange Cafe”, los hablantes nativos de inglés y los hablantes nativos de español se reúnen para aprender el idioma del otro y tomar un cafecito. Es una forma divertida, inmersiva e interactiva de desarrollar sus habilidades en un segundo idioma.
No necesita registrarse, ¡Solamente preséntese y diviértase!
Join Amanda for a hands-on seasonal cupcake decorating demonstration! You will learn about the basics of icing and piping techniques such as writing messages, making borders, and other decorations. You will then have the opportunity to practice these various techniques and designs while decorating four cupcakes.
This session will focus on winter themes like happy snowmen, decorated pine trees, and unique flakes. These classes are designed for beginners aged 16 and older. All supplies will be provided and you are encouraged to bring aprons or clothes you don’t mind getting dirty.
Winter Cupcake Decorating
Join Amanda for a hands-on seasonal cupcake decorating demonstration! You will learn about the basics of icing and piping techniques such as writing messages, making borders, and other decorations. You will then have the opportunity to practice these various techniques and designs while decorating four cupcakes.
This session will focus on winter themes like happy snowmen, decorated pine trees, and unique flakes. These classes are designed for beginners aged 16 and older. All supplies will be provided and you are encouraged to bring aprons or clothes you don’t mind getting dirty.
Community Sound: Open Mic Night
In celebration of the variety of music performances and talent, singers, songwriters, musicians, spoken word artists, sound and music makers of all kinds are invited to join the Community Sound Open Mic hosted by Friends of the Hackettstown Library! Musicians and sound artists can perform originals, covers, experimental, free improvisation, instrumentals, sound art, and more. Each performer will get a 7-10 minute time slot.
Please register if you’d like to perform. No registration necessary to enjoy the performances.
This program is brought to you by the Friends of the Hackettstown Library and is made possible by a grant from the Warren County Division of Cultural & Heritage Affairs.
In celebration of the variety of music performances and talent, singers, songwriters, musicians, spoken word artists, sound and music makers of all kinds are invited to join the Community Sound Open Mic hosted by Friends of the Hackettstown Library! Musicians and sound artists can perform originals, covers, experimental, free improvisation, instrumentals, sound art, and more. Each performer will get a 7-10 minute time slot.
Please register if you’d like to perform. No registration necessary to enjoy the performances.
This program is brought to you by the Friends of the Hackettstown Library and is made possible by a grant from the Warren County Division of Cultural & Heritage Affairs.
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.
Have some ho-ho-holiday fun and get into the Christmas spirit during a viewing of the 1994 film, "The Santa Clause" starring Tim Allen, Judge Reinhold, and David Krumholtz. Synopsis: When a man inadvertently makes Santa fall off his roof on Christmas Eve, he finds himself magically recruited to take his place. Popcorn and water will be available for snacking!
Have some ho-ho-holiday fun and get into the Christmas spirit during a viewing of the 1994 film, "The Santa Clause" starring Tim Allen, Judge Reinhold, and David Krumholtz. Synopsis: When a man inadvertently makes Santa fall off his roof on Christmas Eve, he finds himself magically recruited to take his place. Popcorn and water will be available for snacking!
Do you buy puzzles, have a wonderful time putting them together, but then leave them in the closet just to gather dust? Don’t buy new ones, come to the library to swap it for one new to you!
It’s simple: bring a puzzle from home (please make sure they are in good condition and no pieces are missing) to swap with your fellow puzzle enthusiasts! You might make a new friend in the process.
Puzzles for all ages and of all sizes accepted. Please don’t bring more than 3 puzzles with you for swapping. This is a swap, not a donation – if you don’t intend to take a puzzle back, please do not leave any.
Do you buy puzzles, have a wonderful time putting them together, but then leave them in the closet just to gather dust? Don’t buy new ones, come to the library to swap it for one new to you!
It’s simple: bring a puzzle from home (please make sure they are in good condition and no pieces are missing) to swap with your fellow puzzle enthusiasts! You might make a new friend in the process.
Puzzles for all ages and of all sizes accepted. Please don’t bring more than 3 puzzles with you for swapping. This is a swap, not a donation – if you don’t intend to take a puzzle back, please do not leave any.
If you want to help out in your local community but don’t know where to start…start here! Learn all about the vast volunteer opportunities available from the Warren County Department of Human Services.
This program is part of the First Fridays Series and is presented by the Warren County Department of Human Services.
This is a drop-in event, no registration is necessary.
If you want to help out in your local community but don’t know where to start…start here! Learn all about the vast volunteer opportunities available from the Warren County Department of Human Services.
This program is part of the First Fridays Series and is presented by the Warren County Department of Human Services.
This is a drop-in event, no registration is necessary.
Learn about all the services offered by Zufall Health in your community.
This is a drop-in event. No registration is required.
Zufall Health Info Session
Learn about all the services offered by Zufall Health in your community.
This is a drop-in event. No registration is required.
Evening Book Club
Evening Book Club
Christmases Ago: Christmas As It Was
Join Peter Lubrecht for a holiday journey down memory lane with a illustrated presentation about Christmas customs and events from the past.
What was the origin of Santa Claus as we know it today?
When did gift giving begin?
What are some curious customs and traditions?
This program is open to the public and will feature refreshments. It will be taking place at the Schenk Lodge at House of the Good Shepherd – 798 Willow Grove St., Hackettstown.
Join Peter Lubrecht for a holiday journey down memory lane with a illustrated presentation about Christmas customs and events from the past.
What was the origin of Santa Claus as we know it today?
When did gift giving begin?
What are some curious customs and traditions?
This program is open to the public and will feature refreshments. It will be taking place at the Schenk Lodge at House of the Good Shepherd – 798 Willow Grove St., Hackettstown.
Colonial Taverns of New Jersey: Libations, Liberty, and Revolution
New Jersey was the “Crossroads of the American Revolution,” and as battles raged, colonial taverns formed the social network that held the state together. A haven for Patriots and Loyalists alike, taverns were the “seedbeds” for the Revolution, strongholds for political activities, beacons for travelers, and venues for entertainment, merriment, and libations. Please join us as author Michael C. Gabriele spotlights the lives of New Jersey’s little-known colonial/Revolutionary War luminaries such as Elizabeth Haddon, Jacob Hyer, Christopher Ludwick, Cyrus Bustell, Timothy Matlack, John Dickinson, Ann Risley, John Neilson, John Woolman and Henry Lyon as well as how taverns were used as the main stage for the unfolding drama of a colony transitioning into statehood.
Colonial Taverns of New Jersey: Libations, Liberty, and Revolution
New Jersey was the “Crossroads of the American Revolution,” and as battles raged, colonial taverns formed the social network that held the state together. A haven for Patriots and Loyalists alike, taverns were the “seedbeds” for the Revolution, strongholds for political activities, beacons for travelers, and venues for entertainment, merriment, and libations. Please join us as author Michael C. Gabriele spotlights the lives of New Jersey’s little-known colonial/Revolutionary War luminaries such as Elizabeth Haddon, Jacob Hyer, Christopher Ludwick, Cyrus Bustell, Timothy Matlack, John Dickinson, Ann Risley, John Neilson, John Woolman and Henry Lyon as well as how taverns were used as the main stage for the unfolding drama of a colony transitioning into statehood.
