Friends of the Hazlet Library

06/13/2026

06/13/2026

Take a trip down memory lane with us!

Enjoy an afternoon of live music with Rhythm N’ Sound, performing your favorites from classic rock, doo-wop, Motown, and disco.

📅 Friday, July 24 | 2:00–3:00 PM
📍 Hazlet Township Library

Registration is appreciated!

06/10/2026

We’re building something ssssuper fun.

Come help us kick off our Snake Rock Garden at the Hazlet Library! Paint a rock, add it to the snake, and watch it grow all summer long.

📅 Monday, July 6
⏰ 4–6 pm
📍 Hazlet Township Branch

Registration appreciated—bring your creativity!

06/09/2026

Get ready for another exciting meeting of the Hazlet Library Banned Book Club! For July we will be reading The Catcher in the Rye by J.D. Salinger. The club will be held Wednesday, July 1st from 6-7p in the Hazlet Library meeting room.

Copies of the book are available at the Hazlet branch and registration is not required for this event!

06/01/2026

2026 Summer Reading Challenge is here!

Get ready to UNEARTH A STORY this summer with the Monmouth County Library System!

✨ Track your reading
✨ Discover new books
✨ Keep the kids engaged all summer long

Log your reading easily on the Beanstack app (just scan the QR code on the flyer to download!)

JOIN THE FUN!
Stop by the Hazlet Library to learn more about registration and program details.

Let’s make this a summer full of stories, imagination, and adventure!

05/27/2026

Take charge of your health!

The Hazlet Library is hosting FREE Wellness Screenings provided by Hackensack Meridian Health—an easy and convenient way to check in on your health.

- Friday, June 12 | 1:00–3:00 PM
- Meeting Room
- Free Vision Screenings

- Monday, June 22 | 1:30–3:30 PM
- Mobile Van
- Free Health & Wellness Screenings

No registration needed—just stop by!

Prioritize your well-being and take advantage of these valuable, no-cost services right here in our community.

05/25/2026

June is full of fun at the Hazlet Township Public Library!

The children’s schedule is here and it’s packed with storytimes, hands-on activities, and special events your kids won’t want to miss!

Weekly Favorites:

Baby Storytime (6–24 months)
Toddler Storytime (ages 2–4)
Family Storytime (ages 2–6)

Bright Minds S.T.E.A.M. Club (ages 5–12)
Get creative with hands-on projects—this month features tangrams and shape-building fun!

Read to the Dogs (ages 5–12)
Practice reading with a friendly therapy dog—such a sweet confidence booster!

Special Events Include:

Craft Buffet
Rainbow Flowers
Color-Me Sneakers Keychain
Summer Reading Kick-Off with Big Jeff Music! (All ages)

📅 Registration is recommended beginning June 1
📍 251 Middle Road, Hazlet
📞 732-264-7164

Reminder: The library will be closed on Friday, June 19 in observance of Juneteenth.

05/15/2026

🎶 Get ready to tap your toes and have some fun! 🎶

Join us at the Hazlet Library for Jamming with the Jug-Band, featuring a lively performance by The Swampgrass Jug-Band!

🗓 Saturday, June 6
⏰ 2:00–3:00 PM
📍 Hazlet Township Branch (In Person)

Enjoy the unique sounds of the kazoo, ukulele, harmonica, washboard, and more—this is a musical experience you won’t want to miss!

Registration is appreciated, so be sure to reserve your spot.

Bring a friend and come enjoy an afternoon of music, laughter, and community!

05/11/2026

Ready for a fresh start this spring? Join us for Nutrition: Spring Reset and learn how to align your diet with the changing season! Presented by Harry Samaniego, CHES, this informative session will give you practical tools to support your body’s needs as we move into spring.

🗓 Monday, June 1
⏰ 2:00–3:00 PM
📍 Hazlet Township Library

As the seasons change, so do our bodies—this is the perfect opportunity to reset and recharge with expert guidance.

Registration is appreciated, so be sure to save your spot!

📞 732-264-7164
🌐 MonmouthCountyLib.org