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JUV Abrakadoodle Art Class (Children Ages 3-5 Years Old with a Caregiver) REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Dumont - Dixon Homestead Library
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JUV Abrakadoodle Art Class (Entering Kindergarten - 5th Grade) REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Dumont - Dixon Homestead Library
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Thursday, July 2
Diabetes Support Forum
Holy Name Medical Center, Teaneck
1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
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.
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.
JUV Abrakadoodle Art Class (Children Ages 3-5 Years Old with a Caregiver) REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Dumont - Auditorium
Children will make dinosaur-inspired art. This program is for children ages 3 - 5 years old with a caregiver. Registration is required and space is limited. DUMONT RESIDENTS ONLY! If you have multiple children, each child must be registered individually.
JUV Abrakadoodle Art Class (Entering Kindergarten - 5th Grade) REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Dumont - Auditorium
Children will make dinosaur-inspired art. 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.
Library Closes at 5
Englewood - Administration Offices
America250 Film Series: "1776"
Englewood - Meeting Room 2
"1776" will be the final film in the America250 Film Series at the Englewood Library on Thursday, July 2, 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 below. The film version of the Broadway musical comedy of the same name. In the days leading up to July 4, 1776, Conti
14th Annual Jazz Under the Stars Concert Series: Calvin Hill Quartet
Englewood - Front Lawn
In case of rainouts, the concerts will be added to the end of the schedule. This year the concerts will be 7:30-9 with no intermission. If you want a chair or blanket, you MUST bring your own. Please note that on July 2, the concert will take place at 7:30, but the library building closes at 5.
Paint a Fourth of July Picture with Laura **THIS PROGRAM IS HELD AT SUNRISE OF FRANKLIN LAKES**
Franklin Lakes - Front Patio
This takes place at Sunrise of Franklin Lakes. Address: 728 Franklin Avenue, Franklin Lakes, NJ 07417 This is open to five library patrons. Join the Sunrise group and create a beautiful painting.
(YA) Teen Gameshow
Hackensack - Auditorium
Name the song, run around, complete physical and mental challenges, and answer lots of fun questions in this team challenge, featuring different pop culture themed rounds. The winning team will receive extra points toward summer reading. Teen Summer Reading Programs are FREE and open to all students entering Grades 7-12 in Fall 2026 (and 2026 grads). Advanced sign up for this event is not required
First Thursday Gallery Reception Featuring John Zollo
Hackensack - Gallery Space
Join us in our beautiful art gallery to see the latest exhibit and meet the artist! There is no registration necessary and all are welcome. Questions? Email [email protected] or call 201-343-4169 x22.
Tots Storytime and Craft(2-4 years)
Haworth - Community/Meeting Room
Registration is Required Each Week for this Event Each Child Must be Registered Separately Encourage the love of reading, music, movement and socialization for your little one(s) with Tots Storytime. We will make a craft related to the story. Storytime is geared towards ages 2-4 Registration is required for this event. Each Child Must be Registered Separately.
Coloring & Conversations (Adult Program)
New Milford - Small Meeting Room
Come by the New Milford Public Library to relax, color, and converse! Coloring pages, alcohol markers & colored pencils will be available. This will be a repeat program that occurs on the second Saturday of every month.
Kids Craft Drum
Northvale - Community Meeting Room: Back
Registration is required and sign ups for each craft open the week before the event. Please sign up for 1 craft day per week. Each child attending must be signed up. Please contact the library if you can no longer attend so we can let those on the waitlist have a chance
Sound Stage Music - 250th Anniversary Event!
Oakland - Library
Join Sound Stage Music for their "Voices of America: 250 Years of Song" program! Oakland children, ages 2 & up, will enjoy a live guitar performance featuring classic American folk, patriotic, and family-friendly songs.
July 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]
Happy 250th Birthday America!
Paramus - Main - 116 E. Century Road
Happy 250th Birthday America! Thursday, July 2 2:00-2:45pm Ages 4-8 Make your own patriotic wand to wave at the parade! Register beginning June 18. 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, publicity or other purposes. This might include (but is not limited to) the right to use them in the
Happy 250th Birthday America
Paramus - Reid Branch - 239 W. Midland Avenue
Happy 250th Birthday, America June 30, July 1, OR 2 Tuesday, Wednesday, OR Thursday 3:30 – 4:30pm Pre-K - Grade 8 Registration begins Monday, June 22. 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, publicity or other purposes. This might include (but is not limited to) the right to use the
Novels at Night
Paramus - Bonefish Grill - 601 From Road
Novels at Night July 2, 7:30-8:30pm (Thursday) Buckeye by Patrick Ryan Copies of the book will be available at the Main Library. This book club is for adults over 21 years old and meets at Bonefish Grill, 601 From Rd, Paramus, NJ 07652. The library will supply light appetizers for the group. Register on paramuslibrary.org starting June 4. Out of town residents should email [email protected]