Spooktacular Job!

Congratulations to Helen Caprio and her grandsons, Carter and Caleb, for their grand prize winning entry in our First Annual Scarecrow Building Competition.   And thank you to all of our other competitors as well –  your scarecrows looked terrific!

Halloween Storytelling for the Whole Family!

Come to the library to hear the Garden State Storytellers’ League’s Halloween stories on Wednesday, October 24 at 7:00 p.m.  Light refreshments will be served.  For more information, please see our flyer.  To register, please call 609-581-4064 or click here.

Imagine the Possibilities if Bullying Stopped Today!

Bullying is everywhere, from the schoolyard to the workplace, and reaches every level of society.  Join former school principal Mark Walters as he presents the time-proven strategies he has instituted to deal with the bullying issue prevalent in communities throughout the country. Monday, October 29^th at 7:00 p.m. Free and open to the public, but registration is requested.  To register, call 609-581-4060, ext. 4000.

Local Author Event

On Thursday, October 25th at 7:00 p.m., the Hamilton Township Library welcomes Sarada Chiruvolu as she describes her journey from a successful pharmaceutical career into a life fulfilled through spiritual discipline. The author will give detailed information on the important roles of diet, exercise and training the mind in preparation for your own journey of realization, covering familiar ground from a fresh perspective.  She will also be signing copies of her newest book, “Home at Last: A Journey Toward Higher Consciousness”.  Free and open to the public.

“This Was White Horse”

Join local historian Tom Glover as he brings us an on-screen digital presentation illustrating White Horse and its splendid historical heritage.  Monday, November 5th at 7:00 p.m.  Free and open to the public.

Broadway – From Back Row to Back Stage!

Theatre enthusiast Brian Stoll will discuss all things Broadway when he brings his interactive presentation to the Library on Thursday, November 8th at 7:00 p.m.  Brian will share his extensive collection of playbills and other theatre memorabilia, as well as money-saving tips on how to see Broadway shows for under $50.  Free and open to the public, thanks to the support of our Friends of the Library.

Free Flu Shots

The Hamilton Township Division of Health is offering FREE flu shots to all Hamilton residents 9 years of age and older.  They will be offered at the Library on Saturday, October 13th and Saturday, November 17th, from 9:00 A.M. until 1:00 P.M.  No reservation necessary, first come – first served.

For the Love of Reading Book Club

Join us at the Hamilton Library to enjoy and discuss a variety of compelling stories.  This month’s selection is 1984 by George Orwell.  Our meeting will be held Wednesday, November 14th at 6:00 p.m.  For more information, email hamiltonlibrarybookclub@gmail.com or check out our flyer.

Upcoming Events for Kids

Registration for our next set of fall story programs begins Monday, October 29.  For more details, check out our flyer.

Join us on Friday, November 9 at 10:00 a.m. for stories with a special guest reader: a Hamilton Township police officer!  Registration begins Friday, November 2.

Would you like to go to a museum…for FREE?

Check out the Hamilton Township Public Library’s FREE Museum Pass Program.  Library patrons may reserve a pass to a wide variety of museums, with some passes accommodating up to seven guests! Find out how to reserve your museum pass today.

Interested in local history?

Be sure to check out Tom Glover’s Hamilton Scrapbook website for fun and interesting facts concerning the history of our town and the surrounding communities.

…..that’s what Hamilton Free Public Library is all about.  We take our role as a central meeting place in the township quite seriously. And we feel a responsibility to our patrons and others who may be less fortunate than ourselves. Therefore, we offer you the following opportunities to “pay it forward”.   We are a…