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Library Closed

New Year's Day
2026-01-01 00:00:00 2026-01-01 23:59:00 America/New_York Library Closed All library branches will be closed. Northeast Branch -

Thursday, January 01
All day

Add to Calendar 2026-01-01 00:00:00 2026-01-01 23:59:00 America/New_York Library Closed All library branches will be closed. Northeast Branch -

All library branches will be closed.

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Northeast Branch
Phone: 908-818-1280
Hours
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Today's hours

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

Mon, Dec 01 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Dec 02 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Dec 03 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Dec 04 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Dec 05 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Dec 06 9:00AM to 4:00PM
Sun, Dec 07 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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Rescheduled
Fantasy & Science Fiction Book Club at Northeast: - for Adults & Teens
Thu, Dec 04, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
New date Thursday, December 18, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Are you a fan of Fantasy and Science Fiction? This monthly program is for those who like to discuss books of this genre. Registration is required. For ages 15+
Preschool Pals Storytime - Ages 3-5
Fri, Dec 05, 10:30am - 11:30am
Meeting Room
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.
Wrapping Party
Mon, Dec 08, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room
Need to wrap your presents? Bring gifts to the Northeast Branch and join others to wrap presents for an hour. Listen to holiday music. No one will be peaking.   
Terrific Tunes with Mr. Raymond - Make music at the library!
Tue, Dec 09, 10:30am - 11:15am
Meeting Room
Mr. Raymond is back with his guitar and silly songs!
This event is full
Cancelled
Toddler Storytime - Ages 1-3
Tue, Dec 09, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Welcoming our littlest patrons! Meet at the library and listen to songs and stories that build early literacy skills.
Author Visit and Book Talk with Maryann McFadden
Wed, Dec 10, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Meeting Room
Get in the holiday spirit and join us as guest and local author, Maryann McFadden, reads from her book "The Christmas Star."
Poetry Reading and Open Mic
Thu, Dec 11, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room
Local poets will each share a short poetry reading. After, we invite you to share your own work.
Sound of Music Concert - with Pianist Patrick Kerssen
Sat, Dec 13, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room
Explore the history, impact, and music of the classic 1965 film "The Sound of Music" in this informative concert and presentation.
Wrapping Party
Mon, Dec 15, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room
Need to wrap your presents? Bring gifts to the Northeast Branch and join others to wrap presents for an hour. Listen to holiday music. No one will be peaking.   
Scrabble for Adults
Wed, Dec 17, 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.
ESL Conversation Group
Wed, Dec 17, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room
Practice casual conversation in a relaxed setting.
Terrific Tunes with Mr. Raymond - Make music at the library!
Thu, Dec 18, 10:30am - 11:15am
Meeting Room
Mr. Raymond is back with his guitar and silly songs!
Registration opens Thursday, December 4 2025 at 10:30am
Fantasy & Science Fiction Book Club at Northeast: - for Adults & Teens
Thu, Dec 18, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Maker Space
Are you a fan of Fantasy and Science Fiction? This monthly program is for those who like to discuss books of this genre. Registration is required. For ages 15+
Registration opens Thursday, December 4 2025 at 5:30pm
Learning Fun with Ms. Marlene
Fri, Dec 19, 10:30am - 11:45am
Meeting Room
Preschool fun with Miss Marlene! Join us for seasonal stories, activities, and more. For ages 3 to 6. Please register just the children attending.
Registration opens Friday, December 5 2025 at 9:00am
Cancelled
Preschool Pals Storytime - Ages 3-5
Fri, Dec 19, 10:30am - 11:30am
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.
Read to a Pup
Sat, Dec 20, 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.
Wrapping Party
Mon, Dec 22, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Meeting Room
Need to wrap your presents? Bring gifts to the Northeast Branch and join others to wrap presents for an hour. Listen to holiday music. No one will be peaking.   
Closing at 4:30pm - Christmas Eve
Wed, Dec 24, All day
All library branches will be closing at 4:30pm on Christmas Eve.
Library Closed - Christmas Day
Thu, Dec 25, All day
All library branches will be closed.
Cancelled
Learn in Reel Time
Fri, Dec 26, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
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.
Paint a Toy!
Mon, Dec 29, 2:00pm - 2:30pm
Meeting Room
Participants (ages 6-12) will paint a custom toy wooden animal!
Registration opens Monday, December 15 2025 at 9:00am
Toddler Storytime - Ages 1-3
Tue, Dec 30, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room
Welcoming our littlest patrons! Meet at the library and listen to songs and stories that build early literacy skills.
Library Closing at 4:30pm - New Year's Eve
Wed, Dec 31, All day
All library branches will be closing at 4:30pm.
Library Closed - New Year's Day
Thu, Jan 01, All day
All library branches will be closed.
Tweens & Middle Schoolers Chess Club
Wed, Jan 07, 4:30pm - 5:15pm
Meeting Room
How do you become competitive at chess? If you are between the ages of 8 and 14 this club will teach you the rules of the game and how to use strategy to become a better player.
Registration opens Wednesday, December 10 2025 at 4:30pm
Fantasy & Science Fiction Book Club at Northeast: - for Adults & Teens
Thu, Jan 08, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Meeting Room
Are you a fan of Fantasy and Science Fiction? This monthly program is for those who like to discuss books of this genre. Registration is required. For ages 15+
Registration opens Thursday, December 25 2025 at 5:30pm
Preschool Pals Storytime - Ages 3-5
Fri, Jan 09, 10:30am - 11:30am
Meeting Room
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, December 10 2025 at 10:30am
Toddler Storytime - Ages 1-3
Tue, Jan 13, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room
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, December 14 2025 at 11:00am
Preschool Pals Storytime - Ages 3-5
Fri, Jan 16, 10:30am - 11:30am
Meeting Room
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, December 17 2025 at 10:30am
Library Closed - Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
Mon, Jan 19, All day
All library branches will be closed.
ESL Conversation Group
Wed, Jan 21, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room
Practice casual conversation in a relaxed setting.
Registration opens Monday, December 22 2025 at 5:30pm
Preschool Pals Storytime - Ages 3-5
Fri, Jan 23, 10:30am - 11:30am
Meeting Room
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, December 24 2025 at 10:30am
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