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Registration opens:
June 25th, 2026

ELVIStory: The Spirit of '76
2026-07-09 18:00:00 2026-07-09 19:30:00 America/New_York ELVIStory: The Spirit of '76 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. Northeast Branch - Meeting Room

Thursday, July 09
6:00pm - 7:30pm

Add to Calendar 2026-07-09 18:00:00 2026-07-09 19:30:00 America/New_York ELVIStory: The Spirit of '76 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. Northeast Branch - Meeting Room

Northeast Branch

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.

Amidst disco fever, classic TV, and the dawn of punk rock, Elvis Presley was still the King, thrilling fans with powerful performances from The Jungle Room to the concert stage.  This special musical history lesson captures the patriotic energy of 1976 alongside Elvis’ enduring charisma and resilience during his final touring years — a heartfelt salute to the spirit, sound, and soul of a nation and its most iconic entertainer.  Please register everyone in your group attending.

This program is being offered in recognition of America's 250th Celebration.

AGE GROUP: | Adult |

EVENT TYPE: | Music | History |

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

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

Mon, May 18 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, May 19 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, May 20 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, May 21 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, May 22 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, May 23 9:00AM to 4:00PM
Sun, May 24 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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Make Welcome Signs !
Thu, May 21, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Meeting Room
Create a stylish welcome sign for your front door using simple supplies that offer a sense of warmth, hospitality and personality!
This event is full
Preschool Pals Storytime - Ages 3-5
Fri, May 22, 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, May 22, 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.
Library Closed - Memorial Day
Mon, May 25, All day
All library branches will be closed.
Cancelled
Toddler Storytime - Ages 1-3
Tue, May 26, 11:00am - 12:00pm
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, May 26, 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, May 27, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Maker Space
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.
ESL Conversation Group
Wed, May 27, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Maker Space
Practice casual conversation in a relaxed setting.
Colonel Mustard in the Conservatory with the Rope
Thu, May 28, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Can you solve the murder? Come and play Clue at the library with other would-be private detectives. Ages 15+
Cancelled
Preschool Pals Storytime - Ages 3-5
Fri, May 29, 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.
Preschool Playdate at the Library
Fri, May 29, 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.
Terrific Tunes! - with Mr. Raymond
Tue, Jun 02, 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, Jun 02, 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.
Who can finish the puzzle first?
Tue, Jun 02, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room
Are you a whiz at puzzles? Come to compete for the prize or just have fun doing the same puzzle as others !
Cancelled
Between the Lines Book Club
Tue, Jun 02, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Join Areesha for a new Book Club. For the May 19th meeting, we will read The Picture of Dorian Gray.
Tweens & Middle Schoolers Chess Club
Wed, Jun 03, 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.
Preschool Pals Storytime - Ages 3-5
Fri, Jun 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.
Preschool Playdate at the Library
Fri, Jun 05, 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.
Monday Night Historical Fiction Book Club June Mtg.
Mon, Jun 08, 5:30pm - 6:15pm
Meeting Room
Fan of historical fiction? Join us to learn about new titles and discuss them. For the June 8th meeting, we will read The Fisherman's Gift by Julia R. Kelly. Pick up at Northeast or place a hold.
Toddler Storytime - Ages 1-3
Tue, Jun 09, 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, Jun 09, 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, Jun 10, 1:30pm - 2:15pm
Meeting Room
For April, we will read Sandwich by Catherine Newman.
ESL Conversation Group
Wed, Jun 10, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Maker Space
Practice casual conversation in a relaxed setting.
Poetry Reading and Open Mic
Thu, Jun 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.
Preschool Pals Storytime - Ages 3-5
Fri, Jun 12, 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, Jun 12, 2:00pm - 2:30pm
Meeting Room
Participants (ages 6-11) will paint a variety of images and learn techniques! Please dress for a mess and register all children participating.
Registration opens Friday, May 29 2026 at 9:00am
Between the Lines Book Club
Tue, Jun 16, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Meeting Room
Join Areesha for a new Book Club. For the May 19th meeting, we will read The Picture of Dorian Gray.
Scrabble for Adults
Wed, Jun 17, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Play Scrabble! Have fun and make new friends while sharpening your vocabulary skills! The library will provide the Scrabble board and dictionary.
Registration opens Wednesday, June 3 2026 at 2:00pm
Library Closed - Juneteenth
Fri, Jun 19, All day
All library branches will be closed.
Read to a Pup
Sat, Jun 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. Register here for your 10 minute timeslot.
Registration opens Saturday, May 23 2026 at 11:00am
Toddler Storytime - Ages 1-3
Tue, Jun 23, 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, May 24 2026 at 11:00am
Preschool Pals Storytime - Ages 3-5
Fri, Jun 26, 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, May 27 2026 at 10:30am
Make a Dino Mask!
Fri, Jun 26, 2:00pm - 2:30pm
Meeting Room
Participants (ages 6-12) will decorate their own dinosaur masks. Please register all children participating.
Registration opens Friday, June 12 2026 at 9:00am
Build Your Own Dinosaur Cookie Jar Terrarium
Tue, Jun 30, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Meeting Room
Stop by the Northeast Branch and build your own terrarium! You'll create a miniature, self-sustaining ecosystem within a container. All supplies provided. For ages 6-12.
Registration opens Tuesday, June 16 2026 at 9:00am
Between the Lines Book Club
Tue, Jun 30, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Meeting Room
Join Areesha for a new Book Club. For the May 19th meeting, we will read The Picture of Dorian Gray.
Library Closed - Independence Day
Fri, Jul 03, All day
All library branches will be closed.
Library Closed - Independence Day
Sat, Jul 04, All day
All library branches will be closed.
Historical Fiction Book Club - Join us to read & discuss Historical Fiction titles.
Mon, Jul 06, 5:30pm - 6:15pm
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, June 4 2026 at 5:30pm
Terrific Tunes! - with Mr. Raymond
Tue, Jul 07, 10:30am - 11:15am
Meeting Room
Mr. Raymond is back with his guitar and silly songs! Click for more details.
Registration opens Tuesday, June 9 2026 at 10:30am
Terrific Tunes! - with Mr. Raymond
Tue, Jul 07, 11:30am - 12:15pm
Meeting Room
Mr. Raymond is back with his guitar and silly songs! Click for more details.
Registration opens Tuesday, June 9 2026 at 11:30am
Zentangle Color Workshop
Tue, Jul 07, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room
The Zentangle Method is a fun, easy, & relaxing method of drawing created by Rick Roberts & Maria Thomas. No experience necessary. For adults, registration required.
Registration opens Tuesday, June 23 2026 at 9:00am
Northeast Afternoon Book Club
Wed, Jul 08, 1:30pm - 2:15pm
Meeting Room
For April, we will read Sandwich by Catherine Newman.
Registration opens Thursday, June 4 2026 at 1:30pm
ESL Conversation Group
Wed, Jul 08, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Maker Space
Practice casual conversation in a relaxed setting.
Registration opens Monday, June 8 2026 at 5:30pm
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.
Registration opens Thursday, June 25 2026 at 9:00am
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