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Playdate at the Library

Ages 3-5
2026-09-25 11:15:00 2026-09-25 12:15:00 America/New_York Playdate at the Library 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. Northeast Branch - Children's Area

Friday, September 25
11:15am - 12:15pm

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Northeast Branch

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.

AGE GROUP: | Pre-School |

EVENT TYPE: | Fun & Entertainment |

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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, Sep 21 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Sep 22 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Sep 23 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Sep 24 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Sep 25 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Sep 26 9:00AM to 4:00PM
Sun, Sep 27 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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Toddler Storytime - Ages 1-3
Tue, Sep 22, 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.
ESL Conversation Group
Wed, Sep 23, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Practice casual conversation in a relaxed setting.
Preschool Pals Storytime - Ages 3-5
Fri, Sep 25, 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, Sep 25, 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.
Hispanic Heritage Month Storytime - Ages 1-5
Tue, Sep 29, 10:30am - 11:30am
Meeting Room
Join us for a storytime full of stories, songs, movement and fun that celebrates the culture, language and traditions! Please register just the children participating.
Collaborative Puzzle Completion: - work with others on a puzzle
Wed, Sep 30, 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.
Chess Club
Wed, Sep 30, 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.
Preschool Pals Storytime - Ages 3-5
Fri, Oct 02, 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, Oct 02, 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, Oct 06, 10:30am - 11:15am
Meeting Room
Mr. Raymond is back with his guitar and silly songs! Click for more details.
This event is full
ESL Conversation Group
Wed, Oct 07, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Practice casual conversation in a relaxed setting.
Preschool Pals Storytime - Ages 3-5
Fri, Oct 09, 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, Oct 09, 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.
Edible Arts: Pumpkin Patch - Kids Workshop
Sat, Oct 10, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room
Edible Art is a fun food-filled art class. Using a variety of candies and icing, we will create an edible pumpkin patch photo. For kids ages 5-9. Please register just the children participating.
Registration opens Friday, September 25 2026 at 9:00am
Edible Arts: Starry Night - Adult Workshop
Sat, Oct 10, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Meeting Room
Why should the kids have all the fun? Join us as we "paint" a starry night tree photo. Using icing and a variety of goodies, we will create an edible fall themed masterpiece.
Registration opens Friday, September 25 2026 at 9:00am
Library Closed - Columbus Day
Mon, Oct 12, All day
All library branches will be closed.
Toddler Storytime - Ages 1-3
Tue, Oct 13, 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.
The Worthiness Crisis-Adult Workshop - The Real Root of Burnout Nobody is Talking About
Tue, Oct 13, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room
In this workshop you will learn why burnout is more than just workload.
Registration opens Tuesday, September 29 2026 at 9:00am
Northeast Afternoon Book Club
Wed, Oct 14, 1:30pm - 2:15pm
Meeting Room
For Sept, we will read The Art Thief by Michael Finkel.
Chess Club
Wed, Oct 14, 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.
Preschool Pals Storytime - Ages 3-5
Fri, Oct 16, 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, Oct 16, 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, Oct 17, 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 Craft
Mon, Oct 19, 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, October 5 2026 at 2:00pm
Historical Fiction Book Club - Join us to read & discuss Historical Fiction titles.
Mon, Oct 19, 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.
Toddler Storytime - Ages 1-3
Tue, Oct 20, 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.
Halloween Perler Beads Creations
Tue, Oct 20, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room
Create a spooky design just in time for Halloween with Perler Beads at the library! Your design can be made into a colorful keychain, pin or 3D item. For ages 7+.
Registration opens Tuesday, October 6 2026 at 9:00am
Collaborative Puzzle Completion: - work with others on a puzzle
Wed, Oct 21, 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.
ESL Conversation Group
Wed, Oct 21, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Practice casual conversation in a relaxed setting.
Playdate at the Library - Ages 3-5
Fri, Oct 23, 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.
Playdate at the Library - Ages 3-5
Fri, Oct 30, 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.
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.
ESL Conversation Group
Wed, Nov 04, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Practice casual conversation in a relaxed setting.
Registration opens Monday, October 5 2026 at 5:30pm
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!
Registration opens Thursday, October 22 2026 at 9:00am
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.
Registration opens Wednesday, October 7 2026 at 10:30am
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.
Registration opens Monday, October 26 2026 at 2:00pm
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.
Registration opens Monday, October 12 2026 at 5:30pm
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.
Registration opens Sunday, October 11 2026 at 11:00am
Library Closed - Veteran's Day
Wed, Nov 11, All day
All library branches will be closed.
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