Events

Mini Historians: Story & Craft

Westwood - Downstairs Meeting Room

Join us for Mini Historians, a storytime and craft for children ages 18 months to 4 years. In celebration of America’s 250th anniversary, we’ll share stories and create simple crafts while exploring fun themes about America. Children will explore colors, shapes, and textures while building early art skills and having fun

Arts without Barriers Kids Art Workshop (Grades K & Up)

Westwood - Upstairs Meeting Room

Join Bergen Tech’s Arts Without Barriers for a special Father's Day themed craft event at the library! Supplies will be provided, just bring your imagination!

Father's Day Card Drop In

Wyckoff - Rizzo Children's Library

Wyckoff children of all ages stop into the Rizzo Children's Library and make a card for Dad. No registration required.

Family and Friends Caregiver Support Group

Holy Name Medical Center, Teaneck

5:00 PM – 6:30 PM

Summer Little Wigglers Storytime @ the Gazebo

Demarest - Gazebo

Join Ms. Jen at the Demarest Gazebo for stories, songs, and fun all summer. This program is for infants to toddlers and their caregivers. No registration required! When the weather is nice, we'll meet at the Demarest Gazebo. Otherwise, we will meet at the Library. Check our social media pages or call the library the morning of for updates! When are the classes? Storytime is on Mondays from 10:30 -

Toddler Craft Morning

John W. Salzig Meeting Room

Join our craft morning and make an assortment of crafts from storytimes past!

Dinosaurs Rock: Summer Reading Kick Off Event!

John W. Salzig Meeting Room

Join us for a Jurassic journey! See and touch life-size and genuine Museum exhibit pieces up-close while learning from a DINOSAURS ROCK expert! Hands-on too! Go on a Fossil Dig - find a REAL fossil to keep! It’s sure to be a super interactive, fun and educational experience. Program free for everyone. Optional giftshop at the end.

Adult Summer Reading Begins!

Maywood - Virtual Event

Pick up an activity tracking sheet and summer reading guide at the library!

Maker Monday

Maywood - Makerspace

Adults and accompanied children are welcome to drop in and use our Makerspace. Materials must be purchased and some tools/materials might not be available. Check-in with staff prior to using the space is required.

Teen Tabletop RPG

Northvale - Community Meeting Room: Back

-Go on adventures of your own making while creating memorable stories together along the way with paper, pencils, and lots of dice. -Practice cooperative play, improv the insanity in your imagination, develop the skills to run your own games, and make friends along the way. -Whether you want to speak as a ruler to your people, or quietly plot your next move, there is a place for all types of peopl

High School Summer Reading Challenge

Paramus Public Library

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

PAWS to Read: Minnie the Basset Hound

Rutherford - Glass Room

Calling all beginner readers! Register for a 15-minute time slot to read to Minnie the Basset Hound, a certified Bright & Beautiful therapy dog. Children who are able to read at least a little bit and would like to practice their reading skills are invited to sign up for a time slot with Minnie and her owner. Parents are welcome and encouraged to accompany their child during their time with the do

Dinosaur Cookie Decorating Take Home kit

Saddle Brook - Children's Program Room

Sign up to receive a dinosaur cookie decorating kit. The kit will include one cookie and icing to decorate your cookie. Registration required. Limit one cookie kit per child (12 and under). Pick up of the cookie kits will begin on June 15. Kits must be picked up by June 30.

Family Forest School: Spring Tuesdays

TNC Main Trail Kiosk

CANCELLED - Craft Corner

Oradell - Junior Room

CANCELLED DUE TO SCHOOL HALF DAY After school crafting club for children ages 7+ Registration is required to ensure proper supplies

Dementia Caregiver's Support Group

Allendale - Loft

Are you providing care and support for a loved one with dementia? Do you feel as though no one understands what you are going through? Do you need someone to talk to who is having similar experiences? This second group is open to anyone caring for a family member with Alzheimer’s or other dementias. Registration required through Alzheimer's New Jersey. To register: Visit www.alznj.org or Cal

Jiggly Wiggly

Allendale - Quilt Room

Ages 0-5, registration only required for child participants, not caregivers Come hang out with Ms. Christina as we sing, dance, and play some music! Please note: there is a two strike policy for all who register for programs and no call/no show. Additionally, repeated last-minute (within three days of the program) cancellations (three or more occurrences within a two month period) will also result

Bookies Book Club

Allendale - Reading Room

Monthly Book Club. This month we will be reading "My Friends" by Fredrik Backman, a coming-of-age novel about friendship, grief, and the lasting impact people have on one another. The story follows a group of teenagers who form a deep bond during a difficult summer, each carrying loneliness and personal struggles. Years later, their shared experiences continue to shape their lives in unexpected wa

Mandala Rock Art with Mini

Bergenfield - Friends Meeting Room (Lower Level)

Unearth your creativity this summer with Rock Mandala Art! Inspired by this year’s Summer Reading theme, “Unearth a Story”, we’ll transform ordinary rocks into colorful, patterned mandalas. Discover your artistic side, relax, and create a unique design to take home. All materials provided. Just bring your imagination! For adults. Registration required on our online calendar

Father's Day Card and Craft

Bergenfield - Children's Activity Room (2nd Floor)

Celebrate the special person in your life with a card and craft. For Grades K - 5. Registration is required on our online calendar and will open four weeks before the event. This program is for Bergenfield residents only. Only one adult per registered child. Adults must register each child attending the program separately. Please be advised that library staff may take photos during the event for p