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Unearth A Story Summer Reading Club 2026
Paramus - Reid Branch - 239 W. Midland Avenue
Unearth A Story Summer Reading Club 2026 June 26-August 7 All ages. Register June 25. Online logging and the Summer Reading Clubhouse open June 26. Log your books at paramuslibrary.beanstack.org .
Friday, August 7
Children's Movie Matinee, age 3+
Tenafly - Children's Room
Join us for some of our favorite family friendly movies in the Children's Room. Friday, July 10th - The Lion King, rated G, running time 1 hr, 29 min Friday, July 24 - Rio, rated G, running time 1 hr, 36 min Friday, August 7 - Trolls Band Together rated PG, running time 1 hr, 32 min
Kids Movie
Emerson Public Library
Cool down from the heat with a family friendly movie on the big screen! Individually packed snacks and refreshments provided. Open to all families. Registration recommended, drop-in welcome. For children under the age of 9, a parent/guardian is required to remain in the building for the duration of the film. Fridays @ 1pm. All films are rated G & PG. July 17th: The Land Before Time (1988) 1hr. 9mi
Adult and Teen Craft Letter Making Process Workshop
Garfield - Community Room
Come join us for a 3 week workshop on The Handmade Letter Making Process! Space is limited. You mus t register for and attend all three sessions. Call 973-478-3800 or stop in at the circulation desk to register Paper Making Friday 8/07 3:30pm to 5:00pm Letter Writing Friday 8/14 3:30pm to 5:00pm Folding, Wax Sealing & Decorating Friday 8/21 3:30pm to 5:00pm
Teen Game Day: BINGO!
Glen Rock - Quiet Room 1
Join us on Friday mornings this summer for alternating weeks of BINGO and trivia. There are multiple chances to win prizes each week! For grades 6-12. Registration is required. June 26 - BINGO July 10 - Trivia July 17 - BINGO July 24 - Trivia August 7 - BINGO Questions? Email [email protected] We thank the Friends of the Glen Rock Library for their generous funding of our Summer R
(YA) End of Summer Party
Hackensack - Auditorium
We’ll be playing Laser Tag, giving out prizes, and we’ll have pizza too! Advanced Sign Up and Signed Permission Slip Required (due August 6 by 5 p.m.). Read 2+ books and submit your reading log by August 4 to get the permission slip. Read 5+ books to be eligible for the grand prize. Everyone will be able to select a book to take home. Teen Summer Reading Programs are FREE and open to a
Netflix's Little House on the Prairie
Hillsdale - Meeting Room
Join us every Friday in August for a screening of Netflix's Little House on the Prairie. Part hopeful family drama, part epic survival tale, and part origin story of the American West, this fresh adaptation of Laura Ingalls Wilder’s iconic semi-autobiographical Little House books offers a kaleidoscopic view of the struggles and triumphs of those who shaped the frontier. This is a free event
Teen Movie Afternoon: Night at the Museum
Oakland - Meeting Room
Come watch a movie on Friday afternoons! We will be watching Night at the Museum (2006). Snacks provided. Open to teens in 6-12th grade, no registration required.
Science Friday
Ramsey - Meeting Room
In-Person Program For grades 4 & 5 Friday, August 7th 2:00pm - 4:00pm Get ready to tinker, test, and explore — tweens uncover STEM magic through exciting experiments Sign-ups required - Register online **Please register each child individually** Questions? Contact Ms. Maggie at [email protected]
The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants
Van Saun County Park, Paramus
Free outdoor movie at approximately 8:30pm (sunset). Bergen County Movies in the Park 2026 series.
"Jiggly Wiggly" w/Ms. Christina
Oakland - Meeting Room
"Jiggly Wiggly" is a fun-filled music & movement program for Oakland children, ages 2 & up, and their caregiver. Registration is required.
Summer Reading Finale: Ice Cream Social
Bergenfield - Friends Meeting Room (Lower Level)
Let’s celebrate everyone’s effort and participation in our Summer Reading program with ice cream and small prizes! Must be a registered and active participant in the Summer Reading program to attend. Bergenfield residents only. This event is generously sponsored by the Friends of the Bergenfield Library. For Grades K - 5. Registration is required on our online calendar. Children must b
JUV Little Bookworms: Yoga Story Time for Toddlers (for Children 18 months - 5 yrs. with a Caregiver) REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Dumont - All Purpose Room 2
Come explore the wondrous world of stories with Bendy Bookworm Yoga. Engage curiosity and joyful energy as we play, imagine, and learn together! With an extra bit of silliness and singing, this program is like no other kids yoga class you’ve seen before! This program is for children ages 18 months through 5 years old with a caregiver. Registration is required and space is limited. DUMONT RES
Gaming Club (Ages 7 to 11)
Englewood - Children's Room
NEW at the Englewood Library! Children ages 7 to 11 years are invited to play games with us on Fridays at 3:30 PM: June 19 through August 21 (Will not meet July 3). We will have board and card games, plus a Nintendo Switch 2 console for video gaming. One time registration is recommended.
[CANCELLED] Footprints For Life (Gr 2 & 3)
Fair Lawn - Meeting Room
Footprints For Life Grades 2 & 3 Fridays July 10-August 14 from 11:00am-12:00pm Registration required. Fair Lawn residents only. Footprints For Life uses fun puppet characters and relatable stories to help kids build important life skills. Participants will explore and practice five key social skills: making good decisions, getting along with others, respecting differences, handling peer pressure,
Crafty Creations
Hackensack - Children's Room
Fridays at 10am for incoming grades K-2 Explore your creative side in the Children’s Room every Friday morning for a drop-in craft program. Registration is not required but crafts will be given out on a first come, first served basis. Questions? Contact the Children's Department at [email protected] or 201-343-4169 x14.
Toddler Imaginative Play
Ho-Ho-Kus - Children's Room
Join us in unstructured free play! Imaginative play fosters creativity and problem-solving. Children will enhance their social skills, empathy, and language in our stimulating environment. This is a great opportunity for toddlers to engage with peers and caregivers to connect with each other. Registration is recommended but not required . Adults do not need to register.
Play and Stay!
Paramus - Main - 116 E. Century Road
Play and Stay! Fridays, July 10-August 7 10:00-11:00 am Ages 2-5 Drop in with your toddlers and preschoolers for an hour of free play. No registration required. Photographs and/or video may be taken at this event. By taking part in this event you grant the library full rights to use the images for fundraising, publicity or other purposes. This might include (but is not limited to) the right to use
Young Artists
Paramus - Main - 116 E. Century Road
Young Artists Fridays, July 10-August 7 11:00 a.m. Ages 2 -5 Drop in with your toddlers and preschoolers for a weekly craft. No registration required. Photographs and/or video may be taken at this event. By taking part in this event you grant the library full rights to use the images for fundraising, publicity or other purposes. This might include (but is not limited to) the right to use them in t
Positive Actions for Kids with NJ4S! - Registration Required
Ridgefield Park - Meeting Room
This program helps learners grow big hearts, strong minds, and kind habits. Through stories and hands-on activities, children explore who they are, how they feel, and how their actions affect themselves and others. Each week introduces simple, positive lessons about making good choices, showing respect, solving problems, and building confidence. For children grades 2-4