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Registration opens:
July 16th, 2025

Color Your World With Books

Magic Show
2025-07-30 11:00:00 2025-07-30 12:00:00 America/New_York Color Your World With Books Join us for a fun show that is jam-packed with magic, comedy, puppets, juggling, story-telling, and tons of audience participation! Northeast Branch - Meeting Room

Wednesday, July 30
11:00am - 12:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-07-30 11:00:00 2025-07-30 12:00:00 America/New_York Color Your World With Books Join us for a fun show that is jam-packed with magic, comedy, puppets, juggling, story-telling, and tons of audience participation! Northeast Branch - Meeting Room

Northeast Branch

Meeting Room

Join us for a fun show that is jam-packed with magic, comedy, puppets, juggling, story-telling, and tons of audience participation!

Watch as art comes to life and crayons seem to have a mind of their own, and hear a classic story about Elmer the colorful elephant.  This program is most appropriate for ages 5-11.  Please register everyone who will be attending, including adults.  

AGE GROUP: | Kids | Families |

EVENT TYPE: | Special Event | Language & Literacy | Fun & Entertainment |

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Northeast Branch
Phone: 908-818-1280
Hours

Today's hours

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

Mon, Jun 09 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Jun 10 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Jun 11 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Jun 12 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Jun 13 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Jun 14 9:00AM to 4:00PM
Sun, Jun 15 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

Northeast Afternoon Book Club
Wed, Jun 11, 1:30pm - 2:15pm
Meeting Room
This month we are all recommending a good Historical Fiction book 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.
Junior Chess Club
Sat, Jun 14, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Meeting Room
Come to play chess and learn strategy. Ages 8-11.
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.
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.
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!
This event is full
Rescheduled
Summer Reading Kick-off Party!
Thu, Jun 19, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
New date Thursday, June 19, 2:30pm - 4:00pm
It's time for summer reading! At the Northeast Kickoff Party, Get your face painted, Meet local First Responders and have fun at the Teddy Bear Clinic!
Summer Reading Kick-off Party!
Thu, Jun 19, 2:30pm - 4:00pm
It's time for summer reading! At the Northeast Kickoff Party, Get your face painted, Meet local First Responders and have fun at the Teddy Bear Clinic!
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.
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!
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.
Junior Chess Club
Sat, Jun 28, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Meeting Room
Come to play chess and learn strategy. Ages 8-11.
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
Rescheduled
Terrific Tunes with Mr. Raymond - Make music at the library!
Tue, Jul 01, 10:30am - 11:15am
New date Tuesday, July 08, 10:30am - 11:15am
Mr. Raymond is back with his guitar and silly songs!
Toddler Storytime
Tue, Jul 01, 11:00am - 12:00pm
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.
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 23 2025 at 9:00am
Terrific Tunes with Mr. Raymond - Make music at the library!
Tue, Jul 08, 10:30am - 11:15am
Mr. Raymond is back with his guitar and silly songs!
Registration opens Tuesday, June 24 2025 at 10:30am
Rescheduled
Toddler Storytime
Tue, Jul 08, 11:00am - 12:00pm
New date Tuesday, July 01, 11:00am - 12:00pm
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.
Micro Makers
Tue, Jul 08, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Maker Space
We will create simple programs while also learning how code and hardware work together. No prior experience needed! Equipment will be provided. Ages 8+ welcome. Please register each participant.
Northeast Afternoon Book Club
Wed, Jul 09, 1:30pm - 2:15pm
Meeting Room
This month we are all recommending a good Historical Fiction book at the monthly Northeast Book Club.
Registration opens Wednesday, June 11 2025 at 1:30pm
Preschool Pals Storytime
Fri, Jul 11, 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.
Junior Chess Club
Sat, Jul 12, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Meeting Room
Come to play chess and learn strategy. Ages 8-11.
Registration opens Saturday, June 21 2025 at 1:30pm
Toddler Storytime
Tue, Jul 15, 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.
Terrific Tunes with Mr. Raymond - Make music at the library!
Thu, Jul 17, 10:30am - 11:15am
Meeting Room
Mr. Raymond is back with his guitar and silly songs!
Registration opens Thursday, July 3 2025 at 10:30am
Juggling Around the World
Fri, Jul 18, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room
Join us for this fascinating journey into the world of juggling.
Registration opens Thursday, July 3 2025 at 9:00am
Read to a Pup
Sat, Jul 19, 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, Jul 22, 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.
Science Heroes: Adventure of the Missing Color
Tue, Jul 22, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room
Join Science Heroes on our mission to turn science into an adventure! This show is best for kids in grades K-5. Click for more details.
Registration opens Tuesday, July 8 2025 at 9:00am
Drawing Club
Wed, Jul 23, 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, July 2 2025 at 5:00pm
Flower Close Up
Thu, Jul 24, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room
Zoom in close to our world like Georgia O'Keefe! Using a grid, we will zoom in on a flower and make a tiny part BIG!
Registration opens Thursday, July 10 2025 at 9:00am
Preschool Pals Storytime
Fri, Jul 25, 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.
Learn in Reel Time
Fri, Jul 25, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Meeting Room
Learn in Reel Time is a monthly movie & short discussion event. We will begin with the Dawn of the Ocean and continue exploring until we reach the Night Sky. Join us for an amazing journey.
Junior Chess Club
Sat, Jul 26, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Meeting Room
Come to play chess and learn strategy. Ages 8-11.
Registration opens Saturday, July 5 2025 at 1:30pm
Zentangle Color Workshop
Mon, Jul 28, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Meeting Room
The Zentangle Method is a fun, easy, and relaxing method of drawing created by Rick Roberts and Maria Thomas.
Registration opens Monday, July 14 2025 at 9:00am
Toddler Storytime
Tue, Jul 29, 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.
Color Your World With Books - Magic Show
Wed, Jul 30, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room
Join us for a fun show that is jam-packed with magic, comedy, puppets, juggling, story-telling, and tons of audience participation!
Registration opens Wednesday, July 16 2025 at 9:00am
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