The Hackettstown Free Public Library will be celebrating its 110th anniversary this year with some help from its patrons. The library is asking patrons to nominate their favorite book or movie to be included in a list of the 110 best of each category.
“It’s not a major anniversary like 50 or 100, but we want to celebrate it nonetheless. We couldn’t imagine a better way than letting our patrons in on the fun,” said Library Director Jerry Galante. People can suggest titles via the library’s website or in-person with paper suggestion tickets starting in September. The suggestions will be accepted until the end of October. At that time, a list of the 110 best will be put out on social media and available at the library in paper form.
Twenty-five people who suggest a title will be given a prize for their participation. “We all have a favorite book or movie. Now you get to tell everyone what it is and might even win a prize for doing so,” Galante said.
Fans of books or movies that the library does not own are encouraged to consider donating the title to the library’s collection. A plate or sticker with the donator’s name will appear on the item.
Please see the Library’s website for more information (https://hackettstownlibrary.org)
A free Hackettstown library card is available to anyone who lives, works, or goes to school in Hackettstown. Apply in person or go to https://hackettstownlibrary.org/services/library-cards/

The Hackettstown Free Public Library is located at 110 Church Street.
For more information, call (908) 852-4936 or email info@hackettstownlibrary.org