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Tuesday, June 16
Kids Craft Fishbowl
Northvale - Children's Room
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
Evening Storytime: Goodnight Friends
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 Tuesday? Join us for Hello Friends Storytime on Thursdays at 10:30 AM!
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
Wednesday, June 17
Toddler Story Time
Oradell - Junior Room
Toddler story time with Ms. Alyssa Books, music, and movement for ages 18 mos-4 years
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
Music & Movement: Baby Zumbini with Ms Tina
Bergenfield - Children's Activity Room (2nd Floor)
Enjoy Baby Zumbini where you will dance and move with your baby the whole time. For Ages 1 - 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. Only one adult per registered child. Adults must register each child attending the program separately. Plea
[CANCELLED] Healthy Habits with NJ4S
Bergenfield - Children's Activity Room (2nd Floor)
Due to sudden circumstances, this program has been cancelled. A holistic, developmentally-appropriate health education and prevention program for children. It aims to help children understand the complexities of healthy choices through fun hands-on activities that utilize educational songs, group activities, and books. For Grades K - 2. Registration is required on our online calendar and will open
Decorate a Mini Flower Pot
Bergenfield - Children's Activity Room (2nd Floor)
Come in and decorate a clay flower pot. Dirt and seeds will be provided. For Grades K - 5. Registration is required on our online calendar and will open four weeks before the event. Only one adult per registered child. Adults must register each child attending the program separately. Children must belong to the appropriate age group in order to register for a program. Please be advised that librar
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 that there will be no storytime on 4/1**
Lego Hangout Day
Bogota - 2nd Floor Senior Center
Relax and let your creative ideas flow as you build with Legos! Register each child for the event.
Don't Wait Until September to Seek Special Education Services (Virtual)
Bogota - 2nd Floor Senior Center & Online
Join Laura C. Gonzalez of Education Law LLC for a talk via Zoom on seeking special education services for your child. With summer soon upon us, families may not realize that if they are seeking special education evaluations or other special education services for their children for SY 2026/2027, they should not wait until September to initiate that process. Special Education Special Services depar
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
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! Go to dumontlibrary.org for more information and sign up!
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.
JUV Book Club - Readers Club (for 4th - 6th Grade) REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Dumont - All Purpose Room 1
Join us at the Library for book discussions and fun book-related crafts/games! Readers Club is for children in 4th - 6th Grade. Registration is required and space is limited. A library card is required for registration. Signing up means you will be registered for all book club dates in this session. Once registered, you can visit the Circulation Desk with your library card to pick-up a copy of the
Preschool Storytime & Craft, Ages 2-5
Emerson - Meeting Room
Create a Father's Day craft and enjoy storytime with your little one(s). This class is suitable for Ages 2-5 and is structured for Preschool readiness! Wednesday, June 17th @ 1pm Registration Open Now! Registration is required for each craft. One (1) craft per child. Restrictions apply: During the registration process, choose to do the craft In-Person (Open to All Families) or as a Grab & Go (Open
Juneteenth Painting with Pinspiration (Ages 7 to 11)
Englewood - Children's Room
Celebrate Juneteenth by creating a unique canvas painting. Program for ages 7 to 11 will take place on Wednesday, June 17 at 4:00 PM . Please fill out one registration form per child. *Please cancel your registration if you cannot attend a program. **Attendees will not be admitted to the program if arrival is 10 minutes after start time.
Family Fingerpaint Night (Families of All Ages)
Fair Lawn - Meeting Room
Wednesday, June 17 from 6:30pm-7:15pm Families of All Ages Registration required. Fair Lawn residents only. Feel the creativity flow as your fingerpaint together and create a family collage!
Chess Club
Fair Lawn - Board Room
Join other Chess enthusiasts for this drop-in chess club on Level B to the left of the globe. This Chess club will meet weekly in the summer. This program is for adults, children may join in with adult supervision.
Children's Library Card Art Contest (PreK-Grade 5)
Franklin Lakes Public Library
The Franklin Lakes Public Library is excited to invite community members to get creative by participating in a library card design contest! The winning submissions will be printed in time for National Library Card Sign-up Month in September 2026! There will be one first place winner for each category: adults, teens, and children. Stop by the Children's Room on select dates throughout May and June