Events

Teen Book Club-Better Than the Movies by Lynn Painter

Hillsdale - Meeting Room

Stop by and pick up a copy of the latest Teen Book Club pick. All teens are welcome (7th grade- 12th grade). Please register and let us know you plan to attend.

NEUROHABIT: Math Skills for Middle School

John W. Salzig Meeting Room

Build confidence in math with study techniques. This 6-week program will teach students study skills which include: active recall, spaced repetition, effective note-taking, organization strategies, and growth mindset with helpful learning habits. Taught by our skilled teen mentors!

Drop-In Inclusion Hour

Maywood - Children's Room

Stop by the children's room to explore books and our special collection of sensory materials for all ages! **This program is supported by funds from LibraryLinkNJ as part of the Level Up Your Library mini-grant program. LibraryLinkNJ, the New Jersey Library Cooperative, and its services are funded by the New Jersey State Library.** Photographs and/or video may be taken at this event. By taking par

Kindergarten, Here I Come!

Paramus - Main - 116 E. Century Road

Kindergarten, Here I Come! Wednesdays, July 15-August 5 11:15 am-12:00 pm For children entering Kindergarten in September. Crafts, stories, and fun activities. Paramus residents only. Register for the entire session beginning July 1. 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 ot

Play Cafe

Ramsey - Meeting Room

In-Person Program For newborns - 3 years old Wednesdays from 10am - 12:00pm June: 3, 10 & 17 July: 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29 August: 5, 13 & 19 Join us for a cozy Coffee and Playtime at the Ramsey Library, where babies and toddlers can explore, play, and learn! This delightful event offers a safe and stimulating environment for your little ones to enjoy interactive play with other children. While the kids

Preschool Pals Storytime! - Registration Required

Ridgefield Park - Toddler Room

This storytime is developed specially for children ages 2 - 5 and their parent/caregiver. Enjoy an hour of books, songs, rhymes, socialization, and a craft with other young children and their parent/caregiver. Registration is REQUIRED for each participating child.

"BREAKOUT OF THE BOX BOOK CLUB" for Grades 6 - 12

Large Meeting Room

THINK OUTSIDE THE BOX TO BREAK INTO THE BOX! Book Club for Young Adults entering 6th - 12th grade. Each Wednesday, club members will meet to discuss the weekly book and combine book clues with critical thinking to break into a locked box. IN PERSON REGISTRATION REQUIRED, PLEASE SEE YOUTH SERVICES DEPT. - RIVER EDGE RESIDENTS ONLY. PARTICIPANTS MUST HAVE A VALID RIVER EDGE LIBRARY CARD FOR BOOK CHE

Baby Time

River Vale - Community Room

For ages 0 - 2. Come listen to stories and sing songs with Miss Rebecca! Sign up for the Baby Time Email List: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/su/7KXPTXg/baby

Meet & Play

River Vale - Community Room

Meet and Play is always after Baby Time! Sign up for the Baby Time email list here. Join us at our playgroup for children ages 0 - 2 with parent or caregiver. Help your child develop their fine motor skills and learn through play while you meet with other parents from River Vale!

Graphic Novel Book Club

Rochelle Park - Meeting Room

Reach your summer reading goals at our graphic novel book club! This month's book is The Aquanaut by Dan Santat. For ages 8-12. Snacks and soft drinks will be provided. This meeting will take place at the library

Story Time with Miss Jane

Rutherford - Dance Floor

Infants to 5-year olds and their caregivers are invited to join us for storytime with Miss Jane. Each session will include stories, fingerplays, and fun! No registration is required.

Mother Goose Time

Saddle Brook - Children's Program Room

Mother Goose Time is a language enrichment program featuring rhymes, fingerplays, songs, and stories. It is designed for parents/caregivers and children to participate together. Located in the storytime room. No registration, but space is limited. Spaces are first-come-first-served.

Teen Free Play Chess Club (Gr 6-12)

Westwood - Outdoor Patio

Join our new Teen Free Play Chess Club, where chess enthusiasts of all skill levels can gather to play, socialize, and enjoy the game together. This is an informal, relaxed environment with no formal instruction—just chess boards, pieces, and plenty of opportunities for teens to play with fellow participants. Whether you’re a beginner looking for casual games or an experienced player w

Music with Miss Kally

Wood-Ridge - Boro Civic Center

Join us to shake, wiggle, sing, and dance! This program is for babies and toddlers. You MUST BE REGISTERED to attend. ( not on the waitlist) Siblings can be registered together with one email. Registration begins the week before each class. Please arrive to the program room no earlier than 5 minutes before class.

Family Forest School: Summer Wednesdays

TNC Main Trail Kiosk

ESL Conversation Group

Demarest - Teen Room

Improve your English speaking skills through conversation practice here at Demarest! We are a small handful of local students meeting on a weekly basis. Most of us have a basic to intermediate level of speaking. Masks are optional and everyone is welcome to attend. No registration required. Our group meets downstairs in the Teen Room at the library , located at 90 Hardenburgh Avenue. Contact geo.v

Toddler Time

Northvale - Children's Room

Family Story and Play Time for Infants - age 3 with books for babies, songs, sensory and interactive play

Musical Storytime with Mr. Corbitt, ages 6 Mos - 4 Yrs.

Tenafly - Edna Kawulitzki Gallery

No registration. Corbitt Williams is an energetic performer and music lover. He traveled with Disney Cruise lines as a performer and worked as a cabaret singer in New York before discovering his love of teaching and performing for families. Mr. Corbitt will share books of contemporary songs from the realms of jazz, reggae, pop, rock, and R&B. Along with these musical stories, Mr. Corbitt shares ch

Storytime

Allendale - Quilt Room

Ages 2-4 Drop by for a few stories and a craft/playtime to follow! 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 in a strike. After two strikes, you will not be able to register for programs for

Tiny But Mighty Storytime

Bogota - 2nd Floor Senior Center

Join Mr. Tommy for a fun storytime geared towards youngsters ages 0-3. This program will include a combination of stories and songs that will keep your children engaged the whole time! One spot per child and registration is required. **Please note the 7/22 event will be Mr. Corbitt Storytime. You can register HERE . There will be no storytime on 9/2