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JUN

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Arts & Culture

Virtual Author Talk: Ted Page

Bergenfield Public Library

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JUN

18

Thu

Kids & Family

Summer Reading Kickoff: Dinosaurs Rock

Bergenfield Public Library

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JUN

18

Thu

Kids & Family

NJ4S for Kids: Camp Create: (Grades K-2)

Bogota Public Library

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JUN

18

Thu

Books & Learning

Decoupage Seashells

Bogota Public Library

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JUN

18

Thu

Kids & Family

Afterschool Craft, Grades K-3

Emerson Public Library

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Wednesday, July 1

Kids & Family

Family Care Pavilion Maternity Hospital Tour

4 Valley Health Plaza, Paramus, NJ 07652

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Books & Learning

Crochet Club

Bogota - 2nd Floor Senior Center

All crocheters are welcome to join the Crochet Club! Gather with others as you work on your own projects. Supplies are provided by the Library. Please note: there is no teacher, so this is not a good program for someone who wants to learn. But if you have a little experience and are looking for a fun informal environment this is the program for you! Registration is recommended.

Bogota Public LibraryMore info →
Kids & Family

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

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Books & Learning

ESL Conversation Class

Hackensack - Oritani Conference Room

ESL conversation classes are offered to those who are in a high intermediate to advanced English level. This class is designed to help you get comfortable speaking English in a social setting by learning new vocabulary and pronunciation. No registration required. Questions? Contact Michelle at 551-286-8244 or email [email protected]

Hackensack - Johnson Public LibraryMore info →
Books & Learning

Movie Matinee

Washington Twp - Community Room

Join us to watch a contemporary movie! Movie title will be available on our website and at the library.

Washington Township Public LibraryMore info →
Kids & Family

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!

Rochelle Park Public LibraryMore info →
Kids & Family

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

Allendale - Lee Memorial LibraryMore info →
Kids & Family

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 .

Paramus Public LibraryMore info →
Fitness & Wellness

Chair Yoga

Holy Name Medical Center, Teaneck

10:30 AM – 11:30 AM

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Fitness & Wellness

Chair Yoga

Ridgefield - Main Conference Room

Ridgefield adults - Registration required.

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Kids & Family

Children's & Teen Summer Reading Begins today! Click here to register!

Ridgefield Park - Children's Department, Ridgefield Park - Reference Room

We have three different summer reading programs this year. They are: Early Literacy Program (Infants to Entering Kindergarten) School-Age Children (Entering 1st - 6th grade) Teens (Entering 7th grade - 12th grade) After you register, please stop by the library and pickup your reading log.

Ridgefield Park Public LibraryMore info →
Books & Learning

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

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Kids & Family

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!

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Kids & Family

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

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Kids & Family

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

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Thursday, July 2

Community & Civic

Diabetes Support Forum

Holy Name Medical Center, Teaneck

1:00 PM – 2:00 PM

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Kids & Family

Reading Buddies, Ages 5+

Tenafly - Children's Room

Each reader shares one-on-one reading time with a teen volunteer from Tenafly Middle School or Tenafly High School. Children are encouraged to bring their own books or they can select one from our collection. Teen volunteers can also read to children not quite ready to read on their own. Reading with a teen buddy helps new and emerging readers gain confidence and independence while practicing read

Tenafly Public LibraryMore info →
Kids & Family

Design Your Own Patriotic Buttons

Bergenfield - Children's Room (2nd Floor)

Come into the Children’s Room and make your own patriotic button to celebrate “America 250”. For all ages. Drop-in program. Please be advised that library staff may take photos during the event for promotional purposes. If you do not wish to have your child appear in a photo, let a staff member know.

Bergenfield Public LibraryMore info →
Books & Learning

A Club in Motion - Club Swinging Exercises

Bergenfield - Friends Meeting Room (Lower Level)

Looking to fix shoulder pain? Join the club! Restore your body to its natural state using the functional movements of a Mobility Club. It will help improve your mobility, flexibility, strength, balance and posture. Suitable for everyone and all fitness levels, the class will be conducted at a gentle pace, focusing on proper form and breaking movements down step by step. Move better. Feel better. T

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Games & Activities

Yarntwisters (Virtual)

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 on Zoom. Register to get the Zoom link.

Bogota Public LibraryMore info →