Events

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.

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

Gentle Yoga with Debbie

Franklin Lakes - Magazine Room

Come relieve the pressures of your day with a Gentle Yoga class! We will move, stretch, and breathe with intention while practicing basic yoga poses. Beginners welcome. Please wear comfortable clothes, and bring a mat, blocks, a blanket or thick towel, and water. Debbie is a 200-hr RYT with Yoga Alliance and also holds a 40-hr certificate in Gentle/Restorative Yo ga.

Women's Self Defense Class

Rezvani Meeting Room

Join instructor Christine Touw, a student of Traditional Okinawan Karate of Kinnelon for 17 years and instructor for 12. My free women’s self-defense class aims to be both informative and fun. The class will be 45-minutes, and it will be time well spent. Please wear comfortable clothing.

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

Knitting Class 2 week project

Hillsdale - Meeting Room

Knitted Pouch/Case Come join us to knit this fun little textured pouch with a button-close flap! It's great for carrying small electronics, a book, craft supplies, and more! The sample size is a little small for most books, but we want the project to be manageable within the allotted time—instructions will be provided to adjust the size up or down to use as a glasses case or to accommodate l

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