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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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Saturday, July 4

Arts & Culture

Ridgefield Park 4th of July Morning Ceremonies

Memorial Plaza, Euclid Ave & Mt. Vernon St, Ridgefield Park

Fourth of July morning ceremonies beginning at 7:30 AM with a reading of the Declaration of Independence at Memorial Plaza, followed by a flag raising ceremony by Boy and Girl Scouts at 7:45 AM, and a Fire Department and Emergency Units review at 8:00 AM.

Kids & Family

Ridgefield Park Baby & Youth Parade

Poplar Street & Euclid Avenue, Ridgefield Park

Annual children's parade stepping off at 9:00 AM at Poplar Street and Euclid Avenue. Kids participate by walking, pushing decorated carriages, riding floats or bicycles. Prizes awarded. Register online at the Ridgefield Park 4th of July Committee website.

Kids & Family

Ridgefield Park 4th of July Civic Parade

Preston Street & Hudson Avenue, Ridgefield Park

Main civic parade stepping off at 11:30 AM at Preston Street and Hudson Avenue, led by a community-selected Grand Marshal. Features fraternal organizations, youth groups, marching bands, and community visitors.

Books & Learning

Library Closed for Observance of Independence Day

Englewood - Administration Offices

Englewood Public LibraryMore info →
Community & Civic

CLOSED FOR INDEPENDENCE DAY

Hackensack's Johnson Free Public Library

Hackensack - Johnson Public LibraryMore info →
Community & Civic

CLOSED for Holiday

America 250! Independence Day Weekend

Emerson Public LibraryMore info →
Kids & Family

Family Storytime

Teaneck - Mayor Lizette Parker Memorial Room

Join us for a fun family program filled with stories, songs and smiles!

Teaneck Public 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 →
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!

Dumont - Dixon Homestead LibraryMore info →
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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Sunday, July 5

Arts & Culture

250th Celebration Concert: Joel and Francine

Ramsey - Meeting Room

In-Person Program Ramsey Library Sunday Concert Series Presents: "Joel and Francine" Sunday, July 5th 2pm-3pm Join us for a special 250th anniversary themed concert. We will be featuring Joel and Francine performing their "This is Our Country" show. Come celebrate America with this uplifting show, featuring music by Irving Berlin, Lee Greenwood, Woody Guthrie, Elton John, the Armed Forces and More

Ramsey Free Public LibraryMore info →
Books & Learning

Ramsey Farmers' Market - 250th Anniversary Special

Ramsey Farmers' Market

Special 250th anniversary edition of the Ramsey Farmers' Market, 9 AM - 2 PM. Includes a pie baking competition and sale of books on the history of Ramsey.

Arts & Culture

Ramsey Library Concert: This Is My Country

Ramsey Public Library

Francine and Joel present the nation's musical history in 'This Is My Country - Songs For Today's America.' 2 PM, part of Ramsey Celebrates America's 250th anniversary weekend.

Arts & Culture

Union Catholic High School is hosting "Soccer After Supper''

Union Catholic High School, 1600 Martine Ave, Scotch Plains, New Jersey, 07076, United States

Union Catholic, located at 1600 Martine Ave. in Scotch Plains, will be hosting “Soccer After Supper” on June 28, July 5, and July 12. Anyone entering grades 3 through 9 can play for free. Grades 3-4-5-6 will play from 6 p.m. – 7:15. Grades 7-8-9 will play from 7:15 p.m.-8:30. To register, click here- https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeTf1JgOhW4_LYY7ONtTHPVWQdCKhBGDG3GaNZ9qribZfquNQ/viewfor

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Community & Civic

CLOSED for Holiday

America 250! Independence Day Weekend

Emerson Public LibraryMore info →
Film & Media

French Practice Conversation Group

Englewood - Online

Via Zoom E-mail [email protected] for Zoom log-in info.

Englewood Public LibraryMore info →
Kids & Family

Family Care Pavilion Maternity Hospital Tour

4 Valley Health Plaza, Paramus, NJ 07652

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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 →
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!

Dumont - Dixon Homestead LibraryMore info →