Events

Coffee, Cookies and Conversation

Hillsdale - Main Floor Share Space

La Charla-Spanish Conversation Club

Hillsdale - Main Floor Share Space

The La Charla-Spanish Conversation Club with Kamila is for those who have some experience speaking Spanish but want to brush up, practice, or connect with other like-minded people. We provide a space as well as a native language speaker to support and immerse you in informal conversation. Each meeting is centered around a topic question as well as some grammar practice. Registration is NOT require

Artists' Eyes on the American Revolution: Gilbert Stuart, Portraitist of the Founding Fathers

Lodi - Upstairs

Learn about Gilbert Stuart, who painted some of the most important Americans of his time, including the portrait of George Washington that appears on the one-dollar bill. Works of art from East Coast institutions will be highlighted in this talk. Gilbert Stuart (1755-1828) produced more than 1,000 portraits in his lifetime as he worked in eight cities: Newport, Rhode Island; Edinburgh; London; Dub

Zentangle with Mimi

Oakland - Maker Space

Please join us for this fun creative class using colored gel pens, graphic pens, charcoal pencils, watercolors, shaders and toned papers on a variety of shaped tiles.

June Painting with Wendy

Palisades Park - Meeting Room

Paint a beautiful painting with Wendy as your creative guide. Adults only. Registration required. Registration opens a week prior to event at 5pm. If you are not a resident of Palisades Park and are interested in attending the program, please email [email protected] to be added to the waitlist. Questions? Contact [email protected]

Unearth Our Story Summer Reading Registration Party

Paramus - Main - 116 E. Century Road

Unearth Our Story Summer Reading Registration Party Thursday, June 25 All ages. 12:30-4:00 pm Join us to register for the summer reading club. Anyone who registers will receive a free ice cream from The Ice Cream Lady’s ice cream truck! 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, public

Summer Reading Registration Party: The Ice Cream Truck is coming!

Paramus - Reid Branch - 239 W. Midland Avenue

Summer Reading Registration Party: The Ice Cream Truck is coming! June 25, 12:30-5:00pm Join us in person to register for the summer reading club on Thursday, June 25 from 12:30-5pm. Anyone registering for the summer reading club will receive a free ice cream from the ice cream truck! Photographs and/or video may be taken at this event. By taking part in this event you grant the library full right

Mindful Yoga

Ramsey - Ramsey Library

In-Person Program Thursdays, 11:00am - 12:15pm June: 11th & 25th Stay fit and healthy with yoga, led by instructor Jaime! Sign-ups required - Register online REGISTER FOR EACH INDIVIDUAL CLASS $5.00 suggested donation per class Questions? Contact Debbie at 201-327-1445 or [email protected]

Spies & Lies

Ramsey - Meeting Room

In-Person Program For ages 8 - 10 years Thursday, June 25th 4:00pm - 5:00pm Ramsey High School student Marley invites kids to become junior detectives as they learn how to spot clues in body language and behavior, then put their skills to the test in a fast-paced Spy Investigation Game! Using only yes-or-no questions and sharp observation, participants will hunt for hidden prizes like Haribo Gummi

Grab & Go Crafts for Kids!

Ridgefield Park - Children's Department

Stop by the children's department for a pre-cut Grab & Go craft! No registration required, but while supplies last. June 25: July 9: July 23:

Homegrown Learning: Supporting Your Child's Learning at Home (Crafts for Kids Included!)

Ridgefield Park - Meeting Room, Ridgefield Park - Toddler Room

Bring your kids! A craft will be available for children to make and enjoy while you participate in the session stress‐free. Registration Required

StoryWalk & Ask a Reading Specialist! - Registration Required

Ridgefield Park - Children's Department, Ridgefield Park - Meeting Room, Ridgefield Park - Toddler Room

Join us to learn about the Science of Reading, common challenges with readers, and how you can support your reader at home! Ask your questions to a Reading Specialist and check out our decodable book section. For attending children, we will have a StoryWalk and craft! Registration Required

Mr. Unpoppable: Blowing up Dinosaurs!

Ridgefield - Main Conference Room

Join Mr. Unpoppable for a special Dinosaur Themed Balloon show!

Bumblebee Shelf Sitter

Ridgefield - Main Conference Room

*Ridgefield adults. Registration is required.

Thursday Morning Book Club

River Vale - Community Room

Calling all morning people and aspiring early risers! We have a new book group that will meet monthly on Thursday mornings at 10:00 a.m. Come start your day with a cup of tea and an informal, lively discussion of the book selection of the month followed by conversation about book suggestions and recommendations. Please email Lorissa.Lightman@rivervale. bccls.org with any questions. Schedule: Janua

D&D Adventure Club

River Vale - Community Room

For Grades 3 - 5 Registration is required. Have you ever wanted to star in your own fantasy adventure? Well now you can with one of the most popular games on the planet, Dungeons and Dragons! If you have fun, consider coming back next month to go on our next DnD Adventure together! We will be meeting the last available Tuesday of every month. SEATING IS LIMITED!!! Things you need to know before pl

Kids' Craft - Fork Painted Puffer Fish

Rochelle Park - Meeting Room

Join us on Thursdays at 4:30 PM to make a kids' craft! This week, we'll be making a fork painted puffer fish. This will take place in the library's meeting room.

Healthy Cooking

Saddle Brook - Conference Room

From Rebellion to Independence: The Story of America's Revolution

USDR Powers Room

This Program is in person. Registration is required “With a single sheet of parchment and 56 signatures, America began the greatest political journey in human history.” Mario Medici will guide us through a historical and chronological account of the American Revolution and major events from the earliest days up to America's independence from Great Britain including references to period

Teen/YA SplashLab Parties

USDR Powers Room

Kick off the Summer with a double feature! Maria from SplashLab Parties will provide step-by-step instructions to make amazing tie-dye t-shirts. In addition, we will make edible candy kabobs! All materials provided. Space is limited. Registration required . For Upper Saddle River cardholders entering grades 5-12 only. Photographs and/or video may be taken at this event. By taking part in this even