Events

Read to a Dog (4+)

Demarest - Program Room

Community Volunteer Ms. Jody will bring one of two therapy dogs for you to practice reading to in a safe setting.

Writing Group

Harold Ficke Conference Room

Join a group of writers working on their latest projects! share your work with others, get and give critiques, and hone your writing skills!

Evening Book Club

Lyndhurst - Staff Room

Meets once per month. Please call the Library at 201-804-2478 x2 or stop by the Adult Circulation Desk for more information. Refreshments will be served.

Basic ESL

Rutherford - Auditorium

Basic English language instruction for beginner to intermediate level adult students taught by a certified ESL instructor. Classes are free. Registration is required, please see the circulation desk or email [email protected] for more information.

Intermediate ESL

Rutherford - Auditorium

Intermediate English language in-person instruction for intermediate level adult students taught by a certified ESL instructor. Classes are free. Registration is required, please see the circulation desk or email [email protected] for more information.

All Classes Reunion

The Terrace, Paramus, NJ, 293 Paramus Road, Paramus, NJ, 07652, United States

The former Catholic schools of Garfield, NJ will host a reunion at The Terrace on Friday, June 26 at 7pm.

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

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.

Coffee with Mayor Michael Wildes

Englewood - Online

Via Zoom & Facebook Live https://us02web.zoom.us/j/ 87090638973?pwd= U0NRNGs5SWR0UjhKU3QvaDdNOWl2Zz 09 Meeting ID: 870 9063 8973 Passcode: 549999

Planetarium Experience - Session 1

Garfield - Main Room

Step inside a portable inflatable planetarium to explore our Galaxy and Solar System. Session 1 (designed for ages 5-8): 2:00 pm - 2:30 PM Session 2 (designed for ages 9-13): 3:00 pm - 3:30 pm Space is Limited - Registration is Required Call or stop in the library to register Garfield Public Library 500 Midland Avenue Garfield, NJ 07026 973-478-3800

Planetarium Experience - Session 2

Garfield - Main Room

Step inside a portable inflatable planetarium to explore our Galaxy and Solar System. Session 1 (designed for ages 5-8): 2:00 pm - 2:30 PM Session 2 (designed for ages 9-13): 3:00 pm - 3:30 pm Space is Limited - Registration is Required Call or stop in the library to register Garfield Public Library 500 Midland Avenue Garfield, NJ 07026 973-478-3800

(R) An Evening with Harmonica Sunbeam

Hackensack - Auditorium

Join us for a fabulous Pride-themed fundraiser and enjoy an evening with Harmonica Sunbeam, games, and more! All proceeds will be used to support the library. This event is strictly 21+. Details and ticket information pending. Check back for registration link. Registration is required .

Bird Cam Bingo

Online

Bird Cam Bingo is back! We'll be live streaming our bird cam on Fridays, June 12 & 26 Pick up your Bingo Board from the Library so you can play along. And be sure to turn it in to win a prize! Check out our stream here https://www.youtube.com/@MaywoodPublicLibrary

Current Events Group for Adults ~ Online

Fridays at 1pm Discussion of New Jersey, national and world news. Register: https://forms.gle/ma8v4QSJT8ytjmZZ7

K-Book Club & Writing Club

Palisades Park - Meeting Room

We invite you to the Korean book club and essay class. This class is conducted in Korean.

ESL Class

Wallington - Wallington Veterans Memorial Library

Adults, join us for a series of free English as a Second Language (ESL) classes. Classes are a mix of lesson instruction and conversation building. Each class will be a new topic. As this is a very popular program, please be sure you can attend the session before registering. Registration for each class is required. Questions? Contact Mariah at [email protected] .

Create your own Terrarium

Wyckoff - Maker Space

Learn about the amazing world of terrariums and create your very own little terrarium garden jar. Priority is given to Wyckoff cardholders.

CNC: Seedling Potting with Wild Woods Restoration

Closter Nature Center Cabin, 154 Ruckman Rd, Closter, NJ 07624, USA

Come help us pot native seedlings that will eventually be planted to restore and heal our local public lands. This is a fantastic opportunity to give back to the environment, meet fellow nature lovers, and learn directly from ecological experts—all while working comfortably outdoors in the shade. REGISTER: Seedling Potting Up with The Closter Nature Center 6/27/2026 - Wild Woods Restoration Projec

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

[Hybrid] Just the Facts: the Nonfiction Only Book Club - Skeletons on the Zahara by Dean King

Hackensack - Meeting Room, Hackensack - Zoom

This month we will discuss: Skeletons on the Zahara: a True Story of Survival by Dean King The horrendous ordeal of 11 American seamen, shipwrecked on the Atlantic coast of North Africa and then sold into slavery, grippingly chronicled by adventure writer King (Harbors and High Seas, 1996, etc.). The War of 1812 had just ended, and Captain James Riley was hungry to get back to work on the brig Com