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Library Closed

Thanksgiving Day
2026-11-26 00:00:00 2026-11-26 23:59:00 America/New_York Library Closed All library branches will be closed. Northeast Branch -

Thursday, November 26
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Northeast Branch
Phone: 908-818-1280
Hours
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Today's hours

We're open 9:00AM to 4:00PM

Mon, Oct 26 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Oct 27 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Oct 28 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Oct 29 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Oct 30 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Oct 31 9:00AM to 4:00PM
Sun, Nov 01 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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Library Closed - Election Day
Tue, Nov 03, All day
All library branches will be closed.
Collaborative Puzzle Completion: - work with others on a puzzle
Wed, Nov 04, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Maker Space
Work with other puzzle enthusiasts. We have more than one of the same puzzle, so groups can work together or separately. This program is for adults.
Holiday Lantern Centerpiece
Wed, Nov 04, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Meeting Room
Create a seasonal lantern centerpiece to add warmth and charm to your home. For adults.
This event is full
ESL Conversation Group
Wed, Nov 04, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Practice casual conversation in a relaxed setting.
One World Many Stories - Magic Show
Thu, Nov 05, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room
Join us for a fun-filled, energy packed show that embraces various cultural differences from around the world!
Preschool Pals Storytime - Ages 3-5
Fri, Nov 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.
Playdate at the Library - Ages 3-5
Fri, Nov 06, 11:15am - 12:15pm
Children's Area
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 with preschoolers.
Pop-up Planetarium with Pearl Observatory
Fri, Nov 06, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room
Want to have an interstellar experience at the library? Click for more details.
Acrylic Art - Adult Craft
Mon, Nov 09, 2:00pm - 2:30pm
Meeting Room
Participants will paint a variety of images and learn techniques! Please dress for a mess. For adults. Please register everyone participating.
Chess Club
Mon, Nov 09, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Meeting Room
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.
Rescheduled
Terrific Tunes! - with Mr. Raymond
Tue, Nov 10, 10:30am - 11:15am
New date Tuesday, November 17, 10:30am - 11:15am
Mr. Raymond is back with his guitar and silly songs! Click for more details.
Toddler Storytime - Ages 1-3
Tue, Nov 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.
Fantasy Fiction Book Club - Join us to read & discuss Fantasy Fiction titles.
Tue, Nov 10, 5:30pm - 6:15pm
Meeting Room
For the Nov. 10th mtg, we will read Circe by Madeline Miller. Pick up at the Northeast Branch or place a hold to receive the book.
Library Closed - Veteran's Day
Wed, Nov 11, All day
All library branches will be closed.
Create Your Own Thanksgiving Centerpiece
Thu, Nov 12, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Join Mallory to create a centerpiece for your table for Thanksgiving. Please register as space is limited.
Preschool Pals Storytime - Ages 3-5
Fri, Nov 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.
Playdate at the Library - Ages 3-5
Fri, Nov 13, 11:15am - 12:15pm
Children's Area
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 with preschoolers.
Terrific Tunes! - with Mr. Raymond
Tue, Nov 17, 10:30am - 11:15am
Meeting Room
Mr. Raymond is back with his guitar and silly songs! Click for more details.
This event is full
Northeast Afternoon Book Club
Wed, Nov 18, 1:30pm - 2:15pm
Meeting Room
For November, we will read A Walk in the Park by Kevin Fedarko.
ESL Conversation Group
Wed, Nov 18, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Practice casual conversation in a relaxed setting.
Scrabble for Adults
Thu, Nov 19, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Maker Space
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, November 5 2026 at 9:00am
Preschool Pals Storytime - Ages 3-5
Fri, Nov 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.
Playdate at the Library - Ages 3-5
Fri, Nov 20, 11:15am - 12:15pm
Children's Area
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 with preschoolers.
Read to a Pup
Sat, Nov 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.
Rescheduled
Chess Club
Mon, Nov 23, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
New date Monday, November 23, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
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.
Chess Club
Mon, Nov 23, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
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.
Library Closing at 4:30pm - Thanksgiving
Wed, Nov 25, All day
All library branches will be closing at 4:30pm.
Collaborative Puzzle Completion: - work with others on a puzzle
Wed, Nov 25, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Maker Space
Work with other puzzle enthusiasts. We have more than one of the same puzzle, so groups can work together or separately. This program is for adults.
Library Closed - Thanksgiving Day
Thu, Nov 26, All day
All library branches will be closed.
Library Closed - Thanksgiving
Fri, Nov 27, All day
All library branches will be closed.
Library Closed
Sat, Nov 28, All day
All branches are closed.
Terrific Tunes! - with Mr. Raymond
Tue, Dec 01, 10:30am - 11:15am
Meeting Room
Mr. Raymond is back with his guitar and silly songs! Click for more details.
ESL Conversation Group
Wed, Dec 02, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Practice casual conversation in a relaxed setting.
Registration opens Monday, November 2 2026 at 5:30pm
Preschool Pals Storytime - Ages 3-5
Fri, Dec 04, 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, November 4 2026 at 10:30am
Playdate at the Library - Ages 3-5
Fri, Dec 04, 11:15am - 12:15pm
Children's Area
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 with preschoolers.
Penguin Pointers - with Jenkinson's Aquarium
Sat, Dec 05, 11:00am - 11:30am
Meeting Room
Waddle into the world of these beloved flightless birds, & meet a penguin! Space is limited so please register all attending, including adults. Penguins appreciate punctuality, so please be on time!
Registration opens Friday, November 20 2026 at 9:00am
Penguin Pointers - with Jenkinson's Aquarium
Sat, Dec 05, 11:45am - 12:15pm
Meeting Room
Waddle into the world of these beloved flightless birds, & meet a penguin! Space is limited so please register all attending, including adults. Penguins appreciate punctuality, so please be on time!
Registration opens Friday, November 20 2026 at 9:00am
Toddler Storytime - Ages 1-3
Tue, Dec 08, 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, November 8 2026 at 11:00am
Fantasy Fiction Book Club - Join us to read & discuss Fantasy Fiction titles.
Tue, Dec 08, 5:30pm - 6:15pm
Meeting Room
For the Nov. 10th mtg, we will read Circe by Madeline Miller. Pick up at the Northeast Branch or place a hold to receive the book.
Registration opens Friday, November 6 2026 at 5:30pm
Northeast Afternoon Book Club
Wed, Dec 09, 1:30pm - 2:15pm
Meeting Room
For November, we will read A Walk in the Park by Kevin Fedarko.
Registration opens Thursday, November 5 2026 at 1:30pm
Chess Club
Wed, Dec 09, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Meeting Room
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, November 11 2026 at 5:30pm
Poetry Reading and Open Mic
Thu, Dec 10, 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 Thursday, November 19 2026 at 9:00am
Preschool Pals Storytime - Ages 3-5
Fri, Dec 11, 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, November 11 2026 at 10:30am
Playdate at the Library - Ages 3-5
Fri, Dec 11, 11:15am - 12:15pm
Children's Area
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 with preschoolers.
Acrylic Art - Adult Craft
Mon, Dec 14, 2:00pm - 2:30pm
Meeting Room
Participants will paint a variety of images and learn techniques! Please dress for a mess. For adults. Please register everyone participating.
Registration opens Monday, November 30 2026 at 2:00pm
Historical Fiction Book Club - Join us to read & discuss Historical Fiction titles.
Mon, Dec 14, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Meeting Room
For the Oct. 19th mtg, we will read Hotel Portofino by J.P. O'Connell. Pick up at the Northeast Branch or place a hold to receive the book.
Registration opens Thursday, November 12 2026 at 5:30pm
Toddler Storytime - Ages 1-3
Tue, Dec 15, 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, November 15 2026 at 11:00am
Mocktail Mixology: Holiday Mocktails
Tue, Dec 15, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room
Join us for a fun and flavorful Mocktail Mixology Class-no alcohol required!
Registration opens Tuesday, December 1 2026 at 9:00am
ESL Conversation Group
Wed, Dec 16, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Practice casual conversation in a relaxed setting.
Registration opens Monday, November 16 2026 at 5:30pm
Preschool Pals Storytime - Ages 3-5
Fri, Dec 18, 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, November 18 2026 at 10:30am
Playdate at the Library - Ages 3-5
Fri, Dec 18, 11:15am - 12:15pm
Children's Area
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 with preschoolers.
Read to a Pup
Sat, Dec 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. Register here for your 10 minute timeslot.
Registration opens Saturday, November 21 2026 at 11:00am
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