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Registration opens:
June 26th, 2026

Storytime & Craft with Shakespeare Theatre of NJ

Ages 3-6
2026-07-10 10:30:00 2026-07-10 11:30:00 America/New_York Storytime & Craft with Shakespeare Theatre of NJ 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. Northeast Branch - Meeting Room

Friday, July 10
10:30am - 11:30am

Add to Calendar 2026-07-10 10:30:00 2026-07-10 11:30:00 America/New_York Storytime & Craft with Shakespeare Theatre of NJ 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. Northeast Branch - Meeting Room

Northeast Branch

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.

AGE GROUP: | Pre-School |

EVENT TYPE: | Storytime |

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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

We're closed Friday June 19
Mon, Jun 15 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Jun 16 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Jun 17 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Jun 18 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Jun 19 Closed
Sat, Jun 20 9:00AM to 4:00PM
Sun, Jun 21 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.

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Meeting Room
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