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Dr. Dolittle's World
2024-07-29 18:00:00 2024-07-29 19:00:00 America/New_York Dr. Dolittle's World Our wild world is full of animals and insects who cooperate, cavort and collaborate together, so why can't us humans figure it out too?! Northeast Branch - Meeting Room

Monday, July 29
6:00pm - 7:00pm

Add to Calendar 2024-07-29 18:00:00 2024-07-29 19:00:00 America/New_York Dr. Dolittle's World Our wild world is full of animals and insects who cooperate, cavort and collaborate together, so why can't us humans figure it out too?! Northeast Branch - Meeting Room

Northeast Branch

Meeting Room

Our wild world is full of animals and insects who cooperate, cavort and collaborate together, so why can't us humans figure it out too?!

The renowned Dr. Dolittle helps us reconnect with what makes us all special by reminding us of our friends who live in prides, packs, swarms, schools, and flocks.  Please register everyone in your group who will be attending.  For ages 4+.  

Funding provided by the Friends of the Southwest Branch, the Friends of the Northeast branch, the Warren County Division of Cultural and Heritage Affairs and the New Jersey State Council on the Arts.

AGE GROUP: | Tweens | Pre-School | Kids |

EVENT TYPE: | Special Event | Fun & Entertainment | Animals |

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Northeast Branch
Phone: 908-818-1280
Hours

Today's hours

We're open 9:00AM to 8:00PM

We're closed Saturday May 24
Mon, May 19 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, May 20 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, May 21 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, May 22 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, May 23 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, May 24 Closed
Sun, May 25 Closed
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About the branch

The Northeast Branch is located on Rte. 46 in Independence Twp., close to downtown Hackettstown. The branch features a meeting room, public computers, and quiet reading areas.

Upcoming Events

Toddler Storytime
Tue, May 20, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room
Welcoming our littlest patrons! Meet at the library and listen to stories & songs with your peers. This interactive Storytime promotes early literacy for babies and toddlers ages 1-3.
Get Lost in a Good Book Club
Tue, May 20, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Meeting Room
Interested in reading and discussing new books with new friends? Join us for a fun book club at the Northeast branch for ages 11 through 14. Light snack provided. Click for more details.
Terrific Tunes with Mr. Raymond - Make music at the library!
Thu, May 22, 10:30am - 11:15am
Meeting Room
Mr. Raymond is back with his guitar and silly songs!
This event is full
Scrabble for Adults
Thu, May 22, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Play Scrabble! Have fun and make new friends while sharpening your vocabulary skills! The library will provide the Scrabble board and dictionary.
Preschool Pals Storytime
Fri, May 23, 10:30am - 11:30am
Meeting Room
Explore new worlds through stories and hands-on crafts! Storytime will strengthen your child's early literacy, socialization, and fine motor skills. Recommended for ages 3-5.
The History and Meaning of Poppies
Fri, May 23, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room
Join the American Legion Post 164 Woman's Auxiliary for a special presentation about the important history and meaning of the Poppy flower followed by a fun coloring activity!
Library Closed - Memorial Day Weekend
Sat, May 24, All day
All library branches will be closed.
Library Closed - Memorial Day
Mon, May 26, All day
All library branches will be closed.
Toddler Storytime
Tue, May 27, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room
Welcoming our littlest patrons! Meet at the library and listen to stories & songs with your peers. This interactive Storytime promotes early literacy for babies and toddlers ages 1-3.
Drawing Club
Wed, May 28, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Meeting Room
Interested in art? Come to a teens/tweens art club where you can show off your work, learn tips and tricks for improving, and socialize with other artists!
Preschool Pals Storytime
Fri, May 30, 10:30am - 11:30am
Maker Space
Explore new worlds through stories and hands-on crafts! Storytime will strengthen your child's early literacy, socialization, and fine motor skills. Recommended for ages 3-5.
Junior Chess Club
Sat, May 31, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Meeting Room
Come to play chess and learn strategy. Ages 8-11.
Terrific Tunes with Mr. Raymond - Make music at the library!
Tue, Jun 03, 10:30am - 11:15am
Maker Space
Mr. Raymond is back with his guitar and silly songs!
This event is full
Scrabble for Adults
Mon, Jun 09, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Play Scrabble! Have fun and make new friends while sharpening your vocabulary skills! The library will provide the Scrabble board and dictionary.
Northeast Afternoon Book Club
Wed, Jun 11, 1:30pm - 2:15pm
Meeting Room
Come and talk about this month's book, The Measure by Nikki Erlick, at the monthly Northeast Book Club.
Preschool Pals Storytime
Fri, Jun 13, 10:30am - 11:30am
Meeting Room
Explore new worlds through stories and hands-on crafts! Storytime will strengthen your child's early literacy, socialization, and fine motor skills. Recommended for ages 3-5.
Registration opens Friday, May 30 2025 at 9:00am
Junior Chess Club
Sat, Jun 14, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Meeting Room
Come to play chess and learn strategy. Ages 8-11.
Registration opens Saturday, May 24 2025 at 1:30pm
Toddler Storytime
Tue, Jun 17, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room
Welcoming our littlest patrons! Meet at the library and listen to stories & songs with your peers. This interactive Storytime promotes early literacy for babies and toddlers ages 1-3.
Registration opens Tuesday, June 3 2025 at 9:00am
Sensory Storytime - Pet Palooza
Wed, Jun 18, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room
Welcoming children of all abilities to our sensory friendly Storytime! Engage with exciting stories, move around, and play with hands-on activities.
Registration opens Tuesday, May 20 2025 at 9:00am
Terrific Tunes with Mr. Raymond - Make music at the library!
Thu, Jun 19, 10:30am - 11:15am
Meeting Room
Mr. Raymond is back with his guitar and silly songs!
Registration opens Thursday, May 22 2025 at 10:30am
Library Closed - Juneteenth (observed)
Fri, Jun 20, All day
All library branches will be closed.
Read to a Pup
Sat, Jun 21, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room
Read your favorite book to a therapy pup! Don't worry - these pups love to be read to by children of all ages and reading levels. Please call 908-813-3858 to register for a 10 min. time slot.
Toddler Storytime
Tue, Jun 24, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room
Welcoming our littlest patrons! Meet at the library and listen to stories & songs with your peers. This interactive Storytime promotes early literacy for babies and toddlers ages 1-3.
Registration opens Tuesday, June 3 2025 at 9:00am
Drawing Club
Wed, Jun 25, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Meeting Room
Interested in art? Come to a teens/tweens art club where you can show off your work, learn tips and tricks for improving, and socialize with other artists!
Registration opens Wednesday, June 4 2025 at 5:00pm
Miniature Horse Library Visit
Thu, Jun 26, 10:30am - 11:30am
Meeting Room
Meet a little therapy horse! Enjoy a story and learn all about the benefits of equine therapy. Plus, he wears sneakers!
Registration opens Thursday, June 12 2025 at 9:00am
Preschool Pals Storytime
Fri, Jun 27, 10:30am - 11:30am
Meeting Room
Explore new worlds through stories and hands-on crafts! Storytime will strengthen your child's early literacy, socialization, and fine motor skills. Recommended for ages 3-5.
Registration opens Friday, May 30 2025 at 9:00am
Junior Chess Club
Sat, Jun 28, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Meeting Room
Come to play chess and learn strategy. Ages 8-11.
Registration opens Saturday, June 7 2025 at 1:30pm
NJ Snake Man
Mon, Jun 30, 10:30am - 11:30am
Meeting Room
The New Jersey Snake Man team is bringing snakes, lizards, turtles, and frogs to the Northeast Branch. Come see and learn about these awesome reptiles and amphibians!
Registration opens Monday, June 16 2025 at 9:00am
Terrific Tunes with Mr. Raymond - Make music at the library!
Tue, Jul 01, 10:30am - 11:15am
Meeting Room
Mr. Raymond is back with his guitar and silly songs!
Registration opens Tuesday, June 17 2025 at 10:30am
Library Closed - Fourth of July
Fri, Jul 04, All day
All library branches will be closed.
Library Closed - Fourth of July
Sat, Jul 05, All day
All library branches will be closed.
Aboriginal Dot Art - with Crayola Imagine Arts Academy
Mon, Jul 07, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room
We are going to the Land Down Under! Enter Australia's Western Desert and see how family stories are carried from one generation to the next.
Registration opens Monday, June 9 2025 at 9:00am
Toddler Storytime
Tue, Jul 08, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room
Welcoming our littlest patrons! Meet at the library and listen to stories & songs with your peers. This interactive Storytime promotes early literacy for babies and toddlers ages 1-3.
Registration opens Tuesday, June 3 2025 at 9:00am
Micro Makers
Tue, Jul 08, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Maker Space
We will create simple programs while also gaining an understanding of how coding and hardware work together. No prior experience needed! Ages 8+ welcome. Please register each participant.
Registration opens Tuesday, June 10 2025 at 1:00pm
Northeast Afternoon Book Club
Wed, Jul 09, 1:30pm - 2:15pm
Meeting Room
Come and talk about this month's book, The Measure by Nikki Erlick, at the monthly Northeast Book Club.
Registration opens Wednesday, June 11 2025 at 1:30pm
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