Events

Talk to the Social Work Intern

Bergenfield - Conference Room (2nd Floor)

The Bergenfield Library strives to develop cooperative relationships with community organizations and local governmental agencies. To further the our goal of connecting our community with the resources you need, we offer the services of our Social Work intern (Master of Social Work student) who can assist you with: Finding community resources and providing agency referral Completing applications f

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!

Adult Summer Reading Challenge

Paramus - Main - 116 E. Century Road

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

School Vacation Camp

Thursday, June 25 + Friday, June 26 8:00AM-6:00PM Members $70 | Non-members $90 Ages 3-12

“Found Drowned”: A Palisades Cold Case from 1873

Fort Lee Historic Park, Palisades Interstate Park Commission, Hudson Terrace, Fort Lee, NJ 07024, USA

Illustrated talk with Eric Nelsen at the Visitor Center at Fort Lee Historic Park . In the summer of 1873, the body of an “unknown woman” was recovered from the Hudson River along the Palisades. Her identification by her fiancé a few days later would lead to a fascinating story. Eric will share some of the insights he has uncovered since he first came upon this “Jersey Horror” twenty years ago.

I'm a Gardener... And a Magician, ages 7+

Tenafly - Friends Room

Registration required Create a homemade hydroponic system and learn about the magic of growing plants in only water. Blending STEM and gardening, this is a great program for those who love to grow things, are curious about nature, budding engineers who like to build, or any mix of the above.

American Trivia

Oradell - Junior Room

Celebrate America 250 with a night of American Trivia! We will cover all topics from history to current events to pop culture. Prizes will be awarded to the winning team. You may register alone or as a team. No more than six people per team. Children below age 12 not permitted.

Yarntwisters (Hybrid)

Bogota - 2nd Floor Senior Center & Online

All adult knitters, crocheters, and other needlework crafters should come join this fun stitching social event! Bring your projects and compare notes with other fiber enthusiasts! This event will be held both in person (in the lounge room in the back of the library) as well as virtual for those that do not want to attend in person.

Food for Thought Book Club

Bogota - 2nd Floor Senior Center

The June Food for Thought title is The Invisible Hour by Alice Hoffman. Copies of the book are available at the Circulation Desk. Registration is recommended. "One June day when Mia Jacob can no longer see a way to survive, the power of words saves her. The Scarlet Letter was written almost two hundred years earlier, but it seems to tell the story of Mia’s mother, Ivy, and their life inside

JUV Volcano Painting (Entering Kindergarten - 5th Grade) REGISTRATION REQUIRED

Dumont - Auditorium

Children will paint a volcano with fun 3D elements. This program is for children entering Kindergarten - 5th Grade. Registration is required and space is limited. DUMONT RESIDENTS ONLY. If you have multiple children, each child must be registered individually.

Outdoor Children's Yoga

East Rutherford - Outdoors

Thursday Night Book Club, Adults

Emerson - Meeting Room

The Thursday Night Book Club will be discussing, TBD. Contact the Library for more information! Books are available to check out at the Emerson Library. Thursday, June 25th @ 6:30pm Upcoming Meetings: 7/23

America250 Film Series: Avalon

Englewood - Meeting Room 2

Avalon will be the 4th film in the America250 Film Series at the Englewood Library on Thursday, June 25, at 2 p.m. in the library’s Room 2. The program is free and open to the public. Because space is limited, those who register will have priority. You will need to register on this site. The film series will end on Thursday, July 2 at 2 p.m. The Polish-Jewish Krichinsky family began to emigr

Will Creation Clinic

Fair Lawn - Level B Room, Fair Lawn - Reference Room

To register, contact Yomairy Monegro phone number is 551-325-1108 or email [email protected] The deadline to sign-up is Thursday, April 30th. DO NOT CONTACT THE LIBRARY TO REGISTER. Attorneys from Northeast NJ Legal Services will be available to draw up Wills free of charge.

Opportunity Center Prom (Kate & Em)

Fair Lawn - Meeting Room, Fair Lawn - Outside

Dino Putt Putt STEM

Glen Rock - Off-site

THIS IS A HIGH-DEMAND PROGRAM Ages 7-10 Participants will design and build a dinosaur-themed mini golf course while discussing dinosaurs and the Jurassic period. Please note that this program will take place at the Glen Rock Municipal Annex at 678 South Maple Avenue. This program is generously sponsored by the Friends of the Glen Rock Library. **This is a high-demand program! Glen Rock patrons hav

250th Lecture: Baron von Steuben Presented by Glen Rock Pride

Glen Rock - Main Area

Baron von Steuben is remembered as one of the key military leaders who helped transform George Washington’s Continental Army during the American Revolution. This special library program will explore his remarkable life, military legacy, and the growing historical discussion surrounding his personal relationships and identity through the lens of LGBTQ+ history. Using primary sources, historic

Adult Coloring Club

Hackensack - Meeting Room

Take a moment to sit back, relax, and color at JPL's new adult coloring club! Bring your own coloring book or choose from our selection. Coloring pencils, markers, and crayons will be available. Registration is not required, but suggested for notice of changes.

Basic Computer Skills Part 2 (of 2)

Hasbrouck Heights - Large Meeting Room

Basic Computer Skills: What You Actually Need to Know (2 Part Series) Feeling a little lost when using a computer? You’re not alone—and this class is designed to make everything finally click. We’ll break down the essentials in plain English, including: The difference between the internet and a browser Tabs, links, and how to navigate Files vs. folders (and where things actually