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Registration opens:
May 09th, 2025

The History and Meaning of Poppies
2025-05-23 15:30:00 2025-05-23 16:30:00 America/New_York The History and Meaning of Poppies 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! Northeast Branch - Meeting Room

Friday, May 23
3:30pm - 4:30pm

Add to Calendar 2025-05-23 15:30:00 2025-05-23 16:30:00 America/New_York The History and Meaning of Poppies 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! Northeast Branch - Meeting Room

Northeast Branch

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!

This program is appropriate for ages 5-11.  Please register all children who will be participating.

AGE GROUP: | Kids |

EVENT TYPE: | Special Event | History |

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Northeast Branch
Phone: 908-818-1280
Hours

Today's hours

We're open 9:00AM to 6:00PM

Mon, Apr 21 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Apr 22 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Apr 23 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Apr 24 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Apr 25 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Apr 26 9:00AM to 4:00PM
Sun, Apr 27 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

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Fri, Apr 25, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
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Community Drum Circle
Sat, Apr 26, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room
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Toddler Storytime
Tue, Apr 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.
Drawing Club
Wed, Apr 30, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Meeting Room
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Preschool Pals Storytime
Fri, May 02, 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.
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Tue, May 06, 10:30am - 11:15am
Meeting Room
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Thu, May 08, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room
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Preschool Pals Storytime
Fri, May 09, 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, May 10, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Meeting Room
Come to play chess and learn strategy. Ages 8-11.
Toddler Storytime
Tue, May 13, 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.
Northeast Afternoon Book Club
Wed, May 14, 1:30pm - 2:15pm
Meeting Room
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Fri, May 16, 10:30am - 11:30am
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.
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Sat, May 17, 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, 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.
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Thu, May 22, 10:30am - 11:15am
Meeting Room
Mr. Raymond is back with his guitar and silly songs!
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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!
Registration opens Friday, May 9 2025 at 9:00am
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Sat, May 24, All day
All library branches will be closed.
Library Closed - Memorial Day
Mon, May 26, All day
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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!
Registration opens Wednesday, May 7 2025 at 5:00pm
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.
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Sat, May 31, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Meeting Room
Come to play chess and learn strategy. Ages 8-11.
Registration opens Saturday, May 10 2025 at 1:30pm
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!
Registration opens Tuesday, May 6 2025 at 10:30am
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.
Registration opens Wednesday, May 14 2025 at 1:30pm
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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.
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