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Scavenger Hunt and Dino Dig

With the Girls Scouts of Northern New Jersey
2026-07-14 14:00:00 2026-07-14 15:00:00 America/New_York Scavenger Hunt and Dino Dig Be a Paleontologist for a day! Search for and dig up toy dino eggs and discover the dinosaurs within them, including the T-Rex, Dilophosaurus, Ankylosaurus, & more! Northeast Branch - Meeting Room

Tuesday, July 14
2:00pm - 3:00pm

Add to Calendar 2026-07-14 14:00:00 2026-07-14 15:00:00 America/New_York Scavenger Hunt and Dino Dig Be a Paleontologist for a day! Search for and dig up toy dino eggs and discover the dinosaurs within them, including the T-Rex, Dilophosaurus, Ankylosaurus, & more! Northeast Branch - Meeting Room

Northeast Branch

Meeting Room

Be a Paleontologist for a day! Search for and dig up toy dino eggs and discover the dinosaurs within them, including the T-Rex, Dilophosaurus, Ankylosaurus, & more!

During the scavenger hunt, you'll use clues and matching cards that describe the characteristics and history of each dinosaur for a fun learning experience!  For ages K-3rd grade.  Space is limited.  Please register just children participating.

AGE GROUP: | Kids |

EVENT TYPE: | STEAM & Maker | History | Fun & Entertainment |

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Northeast Branch
Phone: 908-818-1280
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We're open 9:00AM to 8:00PM

Mon, Jul 06 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Jul 07 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Jul 08 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Jul 09 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Jul 10 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Jul 11 9:00AM to 4:00PM
Sun, Jul 12 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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Northeast Afternoon Book Club
Wed, Jul 08, 1:30pm - 2:15pm
Meeting Room
For June, we will read The Husbands by Holly Gramazio. For July, we will read Golden Girl by Elin Hilderbrand.
Registration is now closed
ESL Conversation Group
Wed, Jul 08, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Maker Space
Practice casual conversation in a relaxed setting.
Registration is now closed
Tabletop Adventure for Kids: Magical Kitties Save the Day! - Ages 7+
Thu, Jul 09, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Meeting Room
Let's play Magical Kitties Save the Day! Kids will work together to create characters, solve problems, help friends, and embark on imaginative quests in this RPG for kids. Registration is required.
This event is full
ELVIStory: The Spirit of '76
Thu, Jul 09, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room
Takes a nostalgic journey back to a defining year in American pop culture-when the nation celebrated its Bicentennial with fireworks, parades, and a wave of red, white, and blue pride.
Storytime & Craft with Shakespeare Theatre of NJ - Ages 3-6
Fri, Jul 10, 10:30am - 11:30am
Meeting Room
Enjoy a special storytime led by the Shakespeare Theatre of NJ! Children will listen to a lively tale, explore characters and storytelling through fun activities and a craft. Register all children.
Toddler Storytime - Ages 1-3
Tue, Jul 14, 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.
Scavenger Hunt and Dino Dig - With the Girls Scouts of Northern New Jersey
Tue, Jul 14, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room
Be a Paleontologist for a day! Search for and dig up toy dino eggs and discover the dinosaurs within them, including the T-Rex, Dilophosaurus, Ankylosaurus, & more!
Cancelled
Between the Lines Book Club
Tue, Jul 14, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Join Areesha for a new Book Club for Teens and Young Adults. For the July 17th meeting, we will read The Bluest Eye by Toni Morrison.
Eyes of the Wild
Wed, Jul 15, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room
Eyes of the Wild is back! Learn how to be a friend to animals and the earth! Come see a variety of interesting animals presented by the always entertaining Eyes of the Wild.
This event is full
Chess Club
Wed, Jul 15, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
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.
Dig Into Magic - A Family Magic Show
Thu, Jul 16, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room
Join magical storyteller Conrad Cologne in a laughter-filled and interactive reading adventure!
Preschool Pals Storytime - Ages 3-5
Fri, Jul 17, 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.
Between the Lines Book Club
Fri, Jul 17, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room
Join Areesha for a new Book Club for Teens and Young Adults. For the July 17th meeting, we will read The Bluest Eye by Toni Morrison.
Read to a Pup
Sat, Jul 18, 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.
Acrylic Art - Adult Program
Mon, Jul 20, 2:00pm - 2:30pm
Meeting Room
Participants (ages 18+) will paint a variety of images and learn techniques. Please dress for a mess.
Battle Bots: Robotic Fun
Tue, Jul 21, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Meeting Room
Have fun building and creating using your imagination. The program includes constructing a Battle-Bot, participating in the robot tug-o war, Olympic competition, soccer match, and more.
Scrabble for Adults
Wed, Jul 22, 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.
ESL Conversation Group
Wed, Jul 22, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Maker Space
Practice casual conversation in a relaxed setting.
Dogs Don't Bite Out of Nowhere - Author Talk
Wed, Jul 22, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Meeting Room
Ever wonder what your dog is trying to tell you? Is he calm, stressed, anxious, fearful, uncomfortable? Join Pam Denison of Positive Dogs for this timely talk. Please register, click for more info.
Catch the Hatch: Baby Chicks at the Library - July 23rd-August 24th
Thu, Jul 23, 9:00am - 8:00pm
Starting July 23rd, we'll have special guests-little chicken eggs that are getting ready to hatch!
Watercolor Stained Glass Workshop
Thu, Jul 23, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room
Create luminous, stained-glass-inspired designs using watercolor techniques in this hands-on workshop for all experience levels.
Registration opens Thursday, July 9 2026 at 9:00am
Catch the Hatch: Baby Chicks at the Library - July 23rd-August 24th
Fri, Jul 24, 9:00am - 6:00pm
Starting July 23rd, we'll have special guests-little chicken eggs that are getting ready to hatch!
Special Preschool Pals Storytime: Chickens! - Ages 3-5
Fri, Jul 24, 10:30am - 11:30am
Meeting Room
Join us for an egg-citing chicken themed storytime! Don't forget to visit the special incubator where you'll be able to watch baby chickens grow from egg to chick!
Registration opens Friday, July 10 2026 at 9:00am
Catch the Hatch: Baby Chicks at the Library - July 23rd-August 24th
Sat, Jul 25, 9:00am - 4:00pm
Starting July 23rd, we'll have special guests-little chicken eggs that are getting ready to hatch!
Catch the Hatch: Baby Chicks at the Library - July 23rd-August 24th
Mon, Jul 27, 9:00am - 8:00pm
Starting July 23rd, we'll have special guests-little chicken eggs that are getting ready to hatch!
Catch the Hatch: Baby Chicks at the Library - July 23rd-August 24th
Tue, Jul 28, 9:00am - 8:00pm
Starting July 23rd, we'll have special guests-little chicken eggs that are getting ready to hatch!
Toddler Storytime - Ages 1-3
Tue, Jul 28, 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.
Cancelled
Between the Lines Book Club
Tue, Jul 28, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Join Areesha for a new Book Club for Teens and Young Adults. For the July 17th meeting, we will read The Bluest Eye by Toni Morrison.
Catch the Hatch: Baby Chicks at the Library - July 23rd-August 24th
Wed, Jul 29, 9:00am - 8:00pm
Starting July 23rd, we'll have special guests-little chicken eggs that are getting ready to hatch!
Writers Group
Wed, Jul 29, 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.
Registration opens Wednesday, July 15 2026 at 9:00am
Chess Club
Wed, Jul 29, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
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.
Catch the Hatch: Baby Chicks at the Library - July 23rd-August 24th
Thu, Jul 30, 9:00am - 8:00pm
Starting July 23rd, we'll have special guests-little chicken eggs that are getting ready to hatch!
Catch the Hatch: Baby Chicks at the Library - July 23rd-August 24th
Fri, Jul 31, 9:00am - 6:00pm
Starting July 23rd, we'll have special guests-little chicken eggs that are getting ready to hatch!
Preschool Pals Storytime - Ages 3-5
Fri, Jul 31, 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.
Catch the Hatch: Baby Chicks at the Library - July 23rd-August 24th
Sat, Aug 01, 9:00am - 4:00pm
Starting July 23rd, we'll have special guests-little chicken eggs that are getting ready to hatch!
Catch the Hatch: Baby Chicks at the Library - July 23rd-August 24th
Mon, Aug 03, 9:00am - 8:00pm
Starting July 23rd, we'll have special guests-little chicken eggs that are getting ready to hatch!
Catch the Hatch: Baby Chicks at the Library - July 23rd-August 24th
Tue, Aug 04, 9:00am - 8:00pm
Starting July 23rd, we'll have special guests-little chicken eggs that are getting ready to hatch!
Terrific Tunes! - with Mr. Raymond
Tue, Aug 04, 10:30am - 11:15am
Meeting Room
Mr. Raymond is back with his guitar and silly songs! Click for more details.
Terrific Tunes! - with Mr. Raymond
Tue, Aug 04, 11:30am - 12:15pm
Meeting Room
Mr. Raymond is back with his guitar and silly songs! Click for more details.
Catch the Hatch: Baby Chicks at the Library - July 23rd-August 24th
Wed, Aug 05, 9:00am - 8:00pm
Starting July 23rd, we'll have special guests-little chicken eggs that are getting ready to hatch!
Make a Decoupage Cutting Board
Wed, Aug 05, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Meeting Room
Discover the art of decoupage! Transform a cutting board surface into your own personalized piece of art using simple supplies. Registration required as space is limited. Ages 18+
Registration opens Wednesday, July 22 2026 at 5:30pm
Catch the Hatch: Baby Chicks at the Library - July 23rd-August 24th
Thu, Aug 06, 9:00am - 8:00pm
Starting July 23rd, we'll have special guests-little chicken eggs that are getting ready to hatch!
Pop Art: Inspired by Andy Warhol - ArtBlazers Workshop with Crayola Imagine Arts
Thu, Aug 06, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room
Kids will look at things around us through the eyes of pop artist Andy Warhol!
Registration opens Thursday, July 23 2026 at 9:00am
Catch the Hatch: Baby Chicks at the Library - July 23rd-August 24th
Fri, Aug 07, 9:00am - 6:00pm
Starting July 23rd, we'll have special guests-little chicken eggs that are getting ready to hatch!
Preschool Pals Storytime - Ages 3-5
Fri, Aug 07, 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.
Paint Together
Fri, Aug 07, 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, July 24 2026 at 2:00pm
Catch the Hatch: Baby Chicks at the Library - July 23rd-August 24th
Sat, Aug 08, 9:00am - 4:00pm
Starting July 23rd, we'll have special guests-little chicken eggs that are getting ready to hatch!
Catch the Hatch: Baby Chicks at the Library - July 23rd-August 24th
Mon, Aug 10, 9:00am - 8:00pm
Starting July 23rd, we'll have special guests-little chicken eggs that are getting ready to hatch!
Historical Fiction Book Club - Join us to read & discuss Historical Fiction titles.
Mon, Aug 10, 5:30pm - 6:15pm
Meeting Room
For the July 6th mtg, we will read The Gown by Jennifer Robson. For the Aug. 10th mtg, we will read West with Giraffes by Lynda Rutledge. Pick up at NE or place a hold.
Registration opens Thursday, July 9 2026 at 5:30pm
Catch the Hatch: Baby Chicks at the Library - July 23rd-August 24th
Tue, Aug 11, 9:00am - 8:00pm
Starting July 23rd, we'll have special guests-little chicken eggs that are getting ready to hatch!
Toddler Storytime - Ages 1-3
Tue, Aug 11, 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, July 12 2026 at 11:00am
Cancelled
Between the Lines Book Club
Tue, Aug 11, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Join Areesha for a new Book Club for Teens and Young Adults. For the July 17th meeting, we will read The Bluest Eye by Toni Morrison.
Catch the Hatch: Baby Chicks at the Library - July 23rd-August 24th
Wed, Aug 12, 9:00am - 8:00pm
Starting July 23rd, we'll have special guests-little chicken eggs that are getting ready to hatch!
More Than True: Folk and Fairy Tales with Character - Theatrical Adventure
Wed, Aug 12, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room
Once upon a time, there was a girl-or a boy, or a dog, or dragon, or fairy, or giant....
Registration opens Wednesday, July 29 2026 at 9:00am
Northeast Afternoon Book Club
Wed, Aug 12, 1:30pm - 2:15pm
Meeting Room
For June, we will read The Husbands by Holly Gramazio. For July, we will read Golden Girl by Elin Hilderbrand.
Registration opens Thursday, July 9 2026 at 1:30pm
Chess Club
Wed, Aug 12, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
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, July 15 2026 at 5:00pm
ESL Conversation Group
Wed, Aug 12, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Maker Space
Practice casual conversation in a relaxed setting.
Registration opens Monday, July 13 2026 at 5:30pm
Catch the Hatch: Baby Chicks at the Library - July 23rd-August 24th
Thu, Aug 13, 9:00am - 8:00pm
Starting July 23rd, we'll have special guests-little chicken eggs that are getting ready to hatch!
Catch the Hatch: Baby Chicks at the Library - July 23rd-August 24th
Fri, Aug 14, 9:00am - 6:00pm
Starting July 23rd, we'll have special guests-little chicken eggs that are getting ready to hatch!
Preschool Pals Storytime - Ages 3-5
Fri, Aug 14, 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, July 15 2026 at 10:30am
Catch the Hatch: Baby Chicks at the Library - July 23rd-August 24th
Sat, Aug 15, 9:00am - 4:00pm
Starting July 23rd, we'll have special guests-little chicken eggs that are getting ready to hatch!
Read to a Pup
Sat, Aug 15, 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, July 18 2026 at 11:00am
Catch the Hatch: Baby Chicks at the Library - July 23rd-August 24th
Mon, Aug 17, 9:00am - 8:00pm
Starting July 23rd, we'll have special guests-little chicken eggs that are getting ready to hatch!
Catch the Hatch: Baby Chicks at the Library - July 23rd-August 24th
Tue, Aug 18, 9:00am - 8:00pm
Starting July 23rd, we'll have special guests-little chicken eggs that are getting ready to hatch!
Toddler Storytime - Ages 1-3
Tue, Aug 18, 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, July 19 2026 at 11:00am
Catch the Hatch: Baby Chicks at the Library - July 23rd-August 24th
Wed, Aug 19, 9:00am - 8:00pm
Starting July 23rd, we'll have special guests-little chicken eggs that are getting ready to hatch!
Catch the Hatch: Baby Chicks at the Library - July 23rd-August 24th
Thu, Aug 20, 9:00am - 8:00pm
Starting July 23rd, we'll have special guests-little chicken eggs that are getting ready to hatch!
Catch the Hatch: Baby Chicks at the Library - July 23rd-August 24th
Fri, Aug 21, 9:00am - 6:00pm
Starting July 23rd, we'll have special guests-little chicken eggs that are getting ready to hatch!
Preschool Pals Storytime - Ages 3-5
Fri, Aug 21, 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, July 22 2026 at 10:30am
Catch the Hatch: Baby Chicks at the Library - July 23rd-August 24th
Sat, Aug 22, 9:00am - 4:00pm
Starting July 23rd, we'll have special guests-little chicken eggs that are getting ready to hatch!
Catch the Hatch: Baby Chicks at the Library - July 23rd-August 24th
Mon, Aug 24, 9:00am - 8:00pm
Starting July 23rd, we'll have special guests-little chicken eggs that are getting ready to hatch!
Cancelled
Between the Lines Book Club
Tue, Aug 25, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Join Areesha for a new Book Club for Teens and Young Adults. For the July 17th meeting, we will read The Bluest Eye by Toni Morrison.
ESL Conversation Group
Wed, Aug 26, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Maker Space
Practice casual conversation in a relaxed setting.
Registration opens Monday, July 27 2026 at 5:30pm
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