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Thursday, June 25

Kids & Family

High School Summer Reding Challenge

Paramus - Main - 116 E. Century Road

High School Summer Reading Challenge June 12-September 7 Log the books you read and earn rewards. Receive a gift card after you read and log your 3rd book. Every participant who meets the challenge requirements gets entered into our Grand Prize raffle—winner announced September 15th during school hours! Log books on beanstack. Photographs and/or video may be taken at this event. By taking pa

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Unearth Our Story Summer Reading Registration Party

Paramus - Main - 116 E. Century Road

Unearth Our Story Summer Reading Registration Party Thursday, June 25 All ages. 12:30-4:00 pm Join us to register for the summer reading club. Anyone who registers will receive a free ice cream from The Ice Cream Lady’s ice cream truck! 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, public

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Summer Reading Registration Party: The Ice Cream Truck is coming!

Paramus - Reid Branch - 239 W. Midland Avenue

Summer Reading Registration Party: The Ice Cream Truck is coming! June 25, 12:30-5:00pm Join us in person to register for the summer reading club on Thursday, June 25 from 12:30-5pm. Anyone registering for the summer reading club will receive a free ice cream from the ice cream truck! Photographs and/or video may be taken at this event. By taking part in this event you grant the library full right

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STORY TIME W/MISS RENEE

Park Ridge - Library

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Spies & Lies

Ramsey - Meeting Room

In-Person Program For ages 8 - 10 years Thursday, June 25th 4:00pm - 5:00pm Ramsey High School student Marley invites kids to become junior detectives as they learn how to spot clues in body language and behavior, then put their skills to the test in a fast-paced Spy Investigation Game! Using only yes-or-no questions and sharp observation, participants will hunt for hidden prizes like Haribo Gummi

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Children's & Teen Summer Reading Begins today! Click here to register!

Ridgefield Park - Children's Department, Ridgefield Park - Reference Room

We have three different summer reading programs this year. They are: Early Literacy Program (Infants to Entering Kindergarten) School-Age Children (Entering 1st - 6th grade) Teens (Entering 7th grade - 12th grade) After you register, please stop by the library and pickup your reading log.

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Grab & Go Crafts for Kids!

Ridgefield Park - Children's Department

Stop by the children's department for a pre-cut Grab & Go craft! No registration required, but while supplies last. June 25: July 9: July 23:

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Homegrown Learning: Supporting Your Child's Learning at Home (Crafts for Kids Included!)

Ridgefield Park - Meeting Room, Ridgefield Park - Toddler Room

Bring your kids! A craft will be available for children to make and enjoy while you participate in the session stress‐free. Registration Required

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StoryWalk & Ask a Reading Specialist! - Registration Required

Ridgefield Park - Children's Department, Ridgefield Park - Meeting Room, Ridgefield Park - Toddler Room

Join us to learn about the Science of Reading, common challenges with readers, and how you can support your reader at home! Ask your questions to a Reading Specialist and check out our decodable book section. For attending children, we will have a StoryWalk and craft! Registration Required

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Storytime! (Ages 2-5)

Ridgefield - Multi-Purpose Room

Join Ms. Laurel for books, music, movement, and crafts for children 2-5 and their caregivers

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Kids' Craft - Fork Painted Puffer Fish

Rochelle Park - Meeting Room

Join us on Thursdays at 4:30 PM to make a kids' craft! This week, we'll be making a fork painted puffer fish. This will take place in the library's meeting room.

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Teen/YA SplashLab Parties

USDR Powers Room

Kick off the Summer with a double feature! Maria from SplashLab Parties will provide step-by-step instructions to make amazing tie-dye t-shirts. In addition, we will make edible candy kabobs! All materials provided. Space is limited. Registration required . For Upper Saddle River cardholders entering grades 5-12 only. Photographs and/or video may be taken at this event. By taking part in this even

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Kids Popsicle Diamond Art Keychain

Wallington - Meeting Room

Kids between grades 2nd-8th can join this event to make beautiful, summer sweet treat diamond art keychain to make and take home. Program starts at 4:15pm Sharp. Limited Seats Available! Registration Required!

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Mr. Corbitt Musical Storytime at Veteran's Memorial Park

Westwood - Downstairs Meeting Room

Mr. Corbitt's Musical Storytime is an interactive and engaging storytime concert for young children and their grown-ups. In this program, Mr. Corbitt sings and reads classic pop songs in picture book form, including “Let’s Dance” by David Bowie, “Octopus’ Garden” by The Beatles, and “One Love” by Bob Marley, among many others. In between these musica

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Teen Red, White & Blue Tie Dye Shirts (Gr 6-12)

Westwood - Outdoor Patio

Celebrate the 250th anniversary of the United States with a festive red, white, and blue tie-dye party! Create your own custom patriotic shirt—choose a classic swirl or design a heart pattern—while enjoying music, snacks, and time with friends!

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Drop-In Play Group (Ages 0 to 3)

Englewood - MacKay Room

Program for caregivers and their children ages 0 to 3 will take place on Thursdays from 10 to 11 AM, June 18 to August 13 . *Will not meet July 2* Caregivers may socialize with other families while children play with toys and books. Drop in, no registration.

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TEEN Icre Cream Party

New Milford - Large Meeting Room

What better way to kick off our 2026 Summer Reading Program than with a teens-only ICE CREAM PARTY?! Join us for a delicious treat and hear all about our programs, activities, and PRIZES! Program open to students in grades 6-12.

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Kids Craft Friendship Bracelets

Northvale - Community Meeting Room: Back

Registration is required and sign ups for each craft open the week before the event. Please sign up for 1 craft day per week. Each child attending must be signed up. Please contact the library if you can no longer attend so we can let those on the waitlist have a chance

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Hello Friends Storytime

Palisades Park - Meeting Room

Let's read and sing together! Rachel will lead a storytime for young children. Most appropriate for ages 2-5, but all are welcome! Registration not required. Can't make it on Thursday? Join us for Goodnight Friends Storytime on Tuesdays at 5:00 PM!

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Science Heroes: Diggin' It!

Palisades Park - Meeting Room

Come watch -- and maybe join in! -- on a fun show full of science experiments and laughs presented by Science Heroes! This is the kick-off event for our Summer Reading program, Unearth a Story! All ages welcome.

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