Events

Talk to the Social Work Intern

Bergenfield - Conference Room (2nd Floor)

The Bergenfield Library strives to develop cooperative relationships with community organizations and local governmental agencies. To further the our goal of connecting our community with the resources you need, we offer the services of our Social Work intern (Master of Social Work student) who can assist you with: Finding community resources and providing agency referral Completing applications f

Yarntwisters (Hybrid)

Bogota - 2nd Floor Senior Center & Online

All adult knitters, crocheters, and other needlework crafters should come join this fun stitching social event! Bring your projects and compare notes with other fiber enthusiasts! This event will be held both in person (in the lounge room in the back of the library) as well as virtual for those that do not want to attend in person.

Food for Thought Book Club

Bogota - 2nd Floor Senior Center

The June Food for Thought title is The Invisible Hour by Alice Hoffman. Copies of the book are available at the Circulation Desk. Registration is recommended. "One June day when Mia Jacob can no longer see a way to survive, the power of words saves her. The Scarlet Letter was written almost two hundred years earlier, but it seems to tell the story of Mia’s mother, Ivy, and their life inside

Tech Help

Want to improve your computer or tablet skills? Need a refresher on how to access the library's digital collection of e-books and e-audiobooks? Come see our technology assistant to receive one-on-one lessons. Click here to sign-up or call the Cresskill Public Library to schedule an appointment.

Thursday Night Book Club, Adults

Emerson - Meeting Room

The Thursday Night Book Club will be discussing, TBD. Contact the Library for more information! Books are available to check out at the Emerson Library. Thursday, June 25th @ 6:30pm Upcoming Meetings: 7/23

Will Creation Clinic

Fair Lawn - Level B Room, Fair Lawn - Reference Room

To register, contact Yomairy Monegro phone number is 551-325-1108 or email [email protected] The deadline to sign-up is Thursday, April 30th. DO NOT CONTACT THE LIBRARY TO REGISTER. Attorneys from Northeast NJ Legal Services will be available to draw up Wills free of charge.

Gentle Yoga with Debbie

Franklin Lakes - Magazine Room

Come relieve the pressures of your day with a Gentle Yoga class! We will move, stretch, and breathe with intention while practicing basic yoga poses. Beginners welcome. Please wear comfortable clothes, and bring a mat, blocks, a blanket or thick towel, and water. Debbie is a 200-hr RYT with Yoga Alliance and also holds a 40-hr certificate in Gentle/Restorative Yo ga.

Women's Self Defense Class

Rezvani Meeting Room

Join instructor Christine Touw, a student of Traditional Okinawan Karate of Kinnelon for 17 years and instructor for 12. My free women’s self-defense class aims to be both informative and fun. The class will be 45-minutes, and it will be time well spent. Please wear comfortable clothing.

General Fiction Book Club Meeting

Garfield - Main Room

Join us in-person to discuss our June 2026 pick ( The Frozen River) & pick up a copy of our next pick at one of our two discussion sessions: Thursday June 25th at 1pm Tuesday June 30th at 6pm Garfield Public Library 500 Midland Avenue Garfield, NJ 07026 973-478-3800

Little Hands Crafts

Glen Rock - Children's Room

Ages 18m - 4 Bring your little ones to the library for a drop-in craft! The projects will be simple enough for little hands to do. No registration required, while supplies last. This program is kindly sponsored by the Friends of the Glen Rock Library.

250th Lecture: Baron von Steuben Presented by Glen Rock Pride

Glen Rock - Main Area

Baron von Steuben is remembered as one of the key military leaders who helped transform George Washington’s Continental Army during the American Revolution. This special library program will explore his remarkable life, military legacy, and the growing historical discussion surrounding his personal relationships and identity through the lens of LGBTQ+ history. Using primary sources, historic

Adult Coloring Club

Hackensack - Meeting Room

Take a moment to sit back, relax, and color at JPL's new adult coloring club! Bring your own coloring book or choose from our selection. Coloring pencils, markers, and crayons will be available. Registration is not required, but suggested for notice of changes.

Knitting Class 2 week project

Hillsdale - Meeting Room

Knitted Pouch/Case Come join us to knit this fun little textured pouch with a button-close flap! It's great for carrying small electronics, a book, craft supplies, and more! The sample size is a little small for most books, but we want the project to be manageable within the allotted time—instructions will be provided to adjust the size up or down to use as a glasses case or to accommodate l

La Charla-Spanish Conversation Club

Hillsdale - Main Floor Share Space

The La Charla-Spanish Conversation Club with Kamila is for those who have some experience speaking Spanish but want to brush up, practice, or connect with other like-minded people. We provide a space as well as a native language speaker to support and immerse you in informal conversation. Each meeting is centered around a topic question as well as some grammar practice. Registration is NOT require

Mindful Yoga

Ramsey - Ramsey Library

In-Person Program Thursdays, 11:00am - 12:15pm June: 11th & 25th Stay fit and healthy with yoga, led by instructor Jaime! Sign-ups required - Register online REGISTER FOR EACH INDIVIDUAL CLASS $5.00 suggested donation per class Questions? Contact Debbie at 201-327-1445 or [email protected]

Let's Learn Mah Jongg

Ramsey - Meeting Room

In-Person Program Tuesdays from 1:00pm - 2:30pm June: 11th, 18th & 25th Come learn the basics of mah jongg with patrons being able to play by the third session. You must commit to all 3 sessions!! Sign-ups required - Register online **THIS PROGRAM IS FOR RAMSEY RESIDENTS ONLY** Questions? Contact Debbie at 2019-327-1445 or [email protected]

Farmer's Market Craft

Teaneck - Offsite

Stop by our Farmer’s Market table for a simple craft, friendly faces, and library fun! Please R.S.V.P. for weather updates.

ESL

Waldwick - History Room

English Learning Activities

Mahjong Play Group

Westwood - Upstairs Meeting Room

The library provides Mahjong sets and card tables. Please bring your own player card.

ESL Conversation Class

Westwood - Downstairs Meeting Room

Registration required - Email [email protected] to register or for more information