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.
Fan of historical fiction? Join us to learn about new titles and discuss them. For the June 8th meeting, we will read The Fisherman's Gift by Julia R. Kelly. Pick up at Northeast or place a hold.
Welcoming our littlest patrons! Meet at the library and listen to songs and stories that build early literacy skills. Please register all children participating.
In the Children's Area; no registration needed. Drop by the Library or stay after Storytime for open play in a supportive and nurturing environment with other families.
Storytime is an interactive experience during which your child will listen to songs and stories, practice fine motor skills and strengthen early literacy and socialization.
How do you become competitive at chess? If you are 8 or older, this club will teach you the rules of the game and how to use strategy to become a better player.
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. Register here for your 10 minute timeslot.
Welcoming our littlest patrons! Meet at the library and listen to songs and stories that build early literacy skills. Please register all children participating.
Storytime is an interactive experience during which your child will listen to songs and stories, practice fine motor skills and strengthen early literacy and socialization.
Stop by the Northeast Branch and build your own terrarium! You'll create a miniature, self-sustaining ecosystem within a container. All supplies provided. For ages 6-12.
Registration opens Tuesday, June 16 2026 at 9:00am
How do you become competitive at chess? If you are 8 or older, this club will teach you the rules of the game and how to use strategy to become a better player.
For the July 6th mtg, we will read The Gown by Jennifer Robson. For the Aug. 10th mtg, we will read West with Giraffes by Lynda Rutledge. Pick up at NE or place a hold.
The Zentangle Method is a fun, easy, & relaxing method of drawing created by Rick Roberts & Maria Thomas. No experience necessary. For adults, registration required.
Registration opens Tuesday, June 23 2026 at 9:00am
Takes a nostalgic journey back to a defining year in American pop culture-when the nation celebrated its Bicentennial with fireworks, parades, and a wave of red, white, and blue pride.
Registration opens Thursday, June 25 2026 at 9:00am
Welcoming our littlest patrons! Meet at the library and listen to songs and stories that build early literacy skills. Please register all children participating.
Registration opens Sunday, June 14 2026 at 11:00am
Be a Paleontologist for a day! Search for and dig up toy dino eggs and discover the dinosaurs within them, including the T-Rex, Dilophosaurus, Ankylosaurus, & more!
Registration opens Tuesday, June 30 2026 at 9:00am
Eyes of the Wild is back! Learn how to be a friend to animals and the earth! Come see a variety of interesting animals presented by the always entertaining Eyes of the Wild.
Registration opens Wednesday, July 1 2026 at 9:00am
How do you become competitive at chess? If you are 8 or older, this club will teach you the rules of the game and how to use strategy to become a better player.
Registration opens Wednesday, June 17 2026 at 5:00pm
Storytime is an interactive experience during which your child will listen to songs and stories, practice fine motor skills and strengthen early literacy and socialization.
Registration opens Wednesday, June 17 2026 at 10:30am
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. Register here for your 10 minute timeslot.
Registration opens Saturday, June 20 2026 at 11:00am
Have fun building and creating using your imagination. The program includes constructing a Battle-Bot, participating in the robot tug-o war, Olympic competition, soccer match, and more.
Ever wonder what your dog is trying to tell you? Is he calm, stressed, anxious, fearful, uncomfortable? Join Pam Denison of Positive Dogs for this timely talk. Please register, click for more info.
Registration opens Wednesday, July 8 2026 at 9:00am
Join us for an egg-citing chicken themed storytime! Don't forget to visit the special incubator where you'll be able to watch baby chickens grow from egg to chick!
