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Library Closed

Lincoln's Birthday
2026-02-12 00:00:00 2026-02-12 23:59:00 America/New_York Library Closed All library branches will be closed. Northeast Branch -

Thursday, February 12
All day

Add to Calendar 2026-02-12 00:00:00 2026-02-12 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, Feb 02 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Feb 03 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Feb 04 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Feb 05 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Feb 06 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Feb 07 9:00AM to 4:00PM
Sun, Feb 08 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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Tweens & Middle Schoolers Chess Club
Wed, Feb 04, 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.
Cancelled
Fantasy & Science Fiction Book Club at Northeast: - for Adults & Teens
Thu, Feb 05, 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, Feb 06, 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.
Preschool Playdate at the Library
Fri, Feb 06, 11:15am - 12:15pm
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.
Historical Fiction Book Club
Mon, Feb 09, 5:30pm - 6:15pm
Meeting Room
If you are a fan of historical fiction, join us to learn about new titles and discuss them with others. For the February 9th meeting, we will read Angels of the Resistance by Noelle Salazar.
Toddler Storytime - Ages 1-3
Tue, Feb 10, 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.
Baby & Toddler Playdate at the Library
Tue, Feb 10, 11:30am - 12:30pm
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.
Northeast Afternoon Book Club
Wed, Feb 11, 1:30pm - 2:15pm
Meeting Room
For February, we will read The Diamond Eye by Kate Quinn
Library Closed - Lincoln's Birthday
Thu, Feb 12, All day
All library branches will be closed.
Preschool Pals Storytime - Ages 3-5
Fri, Feb 13, 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.
Preschool Playdate at the Library
Fri, Feb 13, 11:15am - 12:15pm
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.
Paint Together
Fri, Feb 13, 2:00pm - 2:30pm
Meeting Room
Participants (ages 8-14) will paint a variety of images and learn techniques! Please dress for a mess.
Library Closed - Washington's Birthday
Mon, Feb 16, All day
All library branches will be closed.
Baby & Toddler Playdate at the Library
Tue, Feb 17, 11:30am - 12:30pm
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.
ESL Conversation Group
Wed, Feb 18, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room
Practice casual conversation in a relaxed setting.
Scrabble for Adults
Thu, Feb 19, 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.
Registration opens Thursday, February 5 2026 at 9:00am
Preschool Pals Storytime - Ages 3-5
Fri, Feb 20, 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.
Preschool Playdate at the Library
Fri, Feb 20, 11:15am - 12:15pm
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.
Read to a Pup
Sat, Feb 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. Register here for your 10 minute timeslot.
Toddler Storytime - Ages 1-3
Tue, Feb 24, 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.
Baby & Toddler Playdate at the Library
Tue, Feb 24, 11:30am - 12:30pm
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.
Writers Group
Wed, Feb 25, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room
Join us to share and connect and focus on writing. There will be a short discussion followed by a writing session. Participants should bring their current writing project to work on.
Preschool Pals Storytime - Ages 3-5
Fri, Feb 27, 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.
Preschool Playdate at the Library
Fri, Feb 27, 11:15am - 12:15pm
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.
Tweens & Middle Schoolers Chess Club
Mon, Mar 02, 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.
Terrific Tunes! - with Mr. Raymond
Tue, Mar 03, 10:30am - 11:15am
Meeting Room
Mr. Raymond is back with his guitar and silly songs! Click for more details.
Baby & Toddler Playdate at the Library
Tue, Mar 03, 11:30am - 12:30pm
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.
Rescheduled
Tweens & Middle Schoolers Chess Club
Wed, Mar 04, 4:30pm - 5:15pm
New date Monday, March 02, 4:30pm - 5:15pm
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.
Cancelled
Fantasy & Science Fiction Book Club at Northeast: - for Adults & Teens
Thu, Mar 05, 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, Mar 06, 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, February 4 2026 at 10:30am
Preschool Playdate at the Library
Fri, Mar 06, 11:15am - 12:15pm
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.
Toddler Storytime - Ages 1-3
Tue, Mar 10, 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, February 8 2026 at 11:00am
Baby & Toddler Playdate at the Library
Tue, Mar 10, 11:30am - 12:30pm
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.
Library closed - Staff In-service day
Wed, Mar 11, All day
Staff training day
Poetry Reading and Open Mic
Thu, Mar 12, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room
Local poets will each share a short poetry reading. After, we invite you to share your own work.
Registration opens Tuesday, February 10 2026 at 6:00pm
Preschool Pals Storytime - Ages 3-5
Fri, Mar 13, 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, February 11 2026 at 10:30am
Preschool Playdate at the Library
Fri, Mar 13, 11:15am - 12:15pm
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.
Paint Together
Fri, Mar 13, 2:00pm - 2:30pm
Meeting Room
Participants (ages 8-14) will paint a variety of images and learn techniques! Please dress for a mess.
Registration opens Friday, February 27 2026 at 2:00pm
Read to a Pup
Sat, Mar 14, 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. Register here for your 10 minute timeslot.
Registration opens Saturday, February 14 2026 at 11:00am
Baby & Toddler Playdate at the Library
Tue, Mar 17, 11:30am - 12:30pm
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.
ESL Conversation Group
Wed, Mar 18, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room
Practice casual conversation in a relaxed setting.
Registration opens Monday, February 16 2026 at 5:30pm
Preschool Playdate at the Library
Fri, Mar 20, 11:15am - 12:15pm
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.
Baby & Toddler Playdate at the Library
Tue, Mar 24, 11:30am - 12:30pm
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.
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