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Summer Kickoff

at the Northeast Branch
2026-06-24 14:00:00 2026-06-24 16:00:00 America/New_York Summer Kickoff Celebrate the end of the School Year and the start of Summer Reading at the Library!!! Northeast Branch - Meeting Room

Wednesday, June 24
2:00pm - 4:00pm

Add to Calendar 2026-06-24 14:00:00 2026-06-24 16:00:00 America/New_York Summer Kickoff Celebrate the end of the School Year and the start of Summer Reading at the Library!!! Northeast Branch - Meeting Room

Northeast Branch

Meeting Room

Celebrate the end of the School Year and the start of Summer Reading at the Library!!!

Enjoy face painting, balloon art, kids' crafts, and more fun activities!  No registration required.  

AGE GROUP: | Tweens | Pre-School | Kids | Families |

EVENT TYPE: | Special Event |

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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, Jun 01 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Jun 02 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Jun 03 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Jun 04 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Jun 05 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Jun 06 9:00AM to 4:00PM
Sun, Jun 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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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.
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
Chess Club
Wed, Jun 17, 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.
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.
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.
Summer Kickoff - at the Northeast Branch
Wed, Jun 24, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room
Celebrate the end of the School Year and the start of Summer Reading at the Library!!!
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.
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.
Chess Club
Wed, Jul 01, 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, June 3 2026 at 5:00pm
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
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.
Registration opens Sunday, June 14 2026 at 11:00am
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!
Registration opens Tuesday, June 30 2026 at 9:00am
Between the Lines Book Club
Tue, Jul 14, 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.
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.
Registration opens Wednesday, July 1 2026 at 9:00am
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.
Registration opens Wednesday, June 17 2026 at 5:00pm
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 inventure!
Registration opens Thursday, July 2 2026 at 9:00am
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.
Registration opens Wednesday, June 17 2026 at 10:30am
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.
Registration opens Saturday, June 20 2026 at 11:00am
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.
Registration opens Tuesday, July 7 2026 at 9:00am
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.
Registration opens Wednesday, July 8 2026 at 9:00am
ESL Conversation Group
Wed, Jul 22, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Maker Space
Practice casual conversation in a relaxed setting.
Registration opens Monday, June 22 2026 at 5:30pm
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