Events

JUV Books & Crafts Storytime (for Ages 2-5 Years with a Caregiver) No registration

Dumont - All Purpose Room 2

Join us for stories, rhymes and fun at Library. For children ages 2 - 5 years with a caregiver. Registration is not required to attend. In the event of inclement weather, please check our Library Facebook and Instagram page for closures.

Park Storytime (Pre-K w/Adult)

Fair Lawn - Outside

Park StoryTime Pre-K w/ Adult Wednesdays No registration required. Bring your listening ears, imagination, and a chair or a blanket as our team of storytellers present books, songs and fun. Two different times & locations will be offered (weather permitting): 10:30 am - 11:00 am Berdan-Grove Park 2:30 pm - 3:00 pm Memorial Pool

Pool Storytime (Pre-K w/Adult)

Fair Lawn - Outside

Pool StoryTime Pre-K w/ Adult Wednesdays No registration required. Bring your listening ears, imagination, and a chair or a blanket as our team of storytellers present books, songs and fun. Two different times & locations will be offered (weather permitting): 10:30 am - 11:00 am Berdan-Grove Park 2:30 pm - 3:00 pm Memorial Pool

Story Time

Hackensack - Children's Room

Wednesdays at 10am for ages 2-5 Join Ms. Mari in the Children’s Room for this special story time for toddlers featuring fun songs, stories, flannel activities and a take-home craft! Registration is not required but crafts will be given out on a first come, first served basis. Questions? Contact Mari at [email protected] or 201-343-4169 x14.

Storytime in the Park

Hasbrouck Heights - Large Meeting Room

Join us at the Central Ave. park across the street for stories, songs, and bubbles. All ages welcome. In case of bad weather, storytime will be moved inside the library. Please keep an eye on email for notifications.

Baby Storytime

New Milford - Large Meeting Room

This storytime is for the youngest library goers and their caregivers. Follow along to songs, fingerplays, and nursery rhymes for a good time! Newborns – 1 year old. Caregiver participation is required. Registration required. For more information please e-mail our children's librarian Miss Shannon at: [email protected] or call 201-262-1221 ext 205

Storytime - Registration Required

Old Tappan - Community Room

Families with children of all ages are invited to join Miss Tracy for Storytime. Storytime includes books, songs, and playtime. Summer Storytime takes place only 1 day a week. Wednesday 10 AM Registration is REQUIRED. Register for each session each week separately. Priority registration will be given to Old Tappan residents.

Storytime

Rochelle Park - Main Room

Every week we'll be having our new afternoon Storytime on Wednesdays at 1:30 PM! We will have a new set of fun stories and adventures for the kids to interact with!

Family Care Pavilion Maternity Hospital Tour

4 Valley Health Plaza, Paramus, NJ 07652

Toddler Story Time

Oradell - Junior Room

Toddler story time with Ms. Alyssa Books, music, and movement for ages 18 mos-4 years

Outdoor Summer Storytime

Harrington Park - Storytime Garden

Bookworms Story Time

Lyndhurst - Children's Room

For Ages 3 to 5 years. Join us for some fun stories, music, and movement.

Storytime in the Park

Teaneck - Offsite

Join us for stories and bubbles! Meet at Votee Park Splash Pad. RSVP for weather updates.

2026 Summer Reading

Dumont's Dixon Homestead Library

Sign up for Summer Reading and be entered to win prizes! We offer Summer Reading options for all ages, registration required! ADULT SUMMER READING: Register here Track a book here For more info: https://www.dumontlibrary.org/adultsummerreading YOUTH SUMMER READING: Register here For more info and to access the reading logs, click here

Adult Summer Reading Challenge

Paramus Public Library

Adult Summer Reading Challenge June 12- September 7 We want you to read, we want you to log, we want you to win! Log books you read to yourself, books you read to your partner, books you read to your children, log books you read to your goldfish. Each title you log and review you write will enter you into a virtual weekly raffle for gift cards to movie tickets to AMC theaters. Participants will re

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

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 .

Dinosaur Bop Music Program

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

Let’s groove and wiggle like dinosaurs to some dino-themed tunes! For Ages 2 - 4. Registration is required on our online calendar and will open four weeks before the event; please register for ALL the sessions you'll be attending. This program is for Bergenfield residents only. Children must belong to the appropriate age group in order to register for a program. Only one adult per registered

Reader Leader 2

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

Drop-in to this fun reading circle to practice reading aloud. You’ll learn new words, gain confidence in reading and make new friends. The group is led by a teen volunteer. For Grades 2 - 3. Drop-in program. Children must belong to the appropriate age group in order to participate in a program. Please be advised that library staff may take photos during the event for promotional purposes. If

Nintendo Club

Bergenfield - Young Adult Activity Room (1st Floor)

Drop in to hang out and use the library’s Switch 2 with other gamers. Bring your own games, check out something from our extensive Switch game collection, or play one of the Switch 2 exclusives we have on hand, including Mario Kart World, Mario Party Jamboree, or Donkey Kong Bananza! For Grades 6 - 12. Drop-in program. Children must belong to the appropriate age group in order to participate