Events

CONCERT: STACHE and the 5 O'Clock Shadow

Rezvani Meeting Room

Our trio STACHE and the 5 O’Clock Shadow feature 2 lead vocalist with different styles and perform from Cape May/WildWood, Morris, Bergen and Rockland counties. Our set includes Classic & Southern Rock, Country, 50-60’s and Pop.

Music Speaks with Miss Wendy (ages 0-5)

Haworth - Community/Meeting Room

Each Child Must be Registered Separately Dance, Sing and get your groove on with Miss Wendy. Registration begins two weeks before the class is scheduled.

Clay Magnet Making for Adults-Hillsdale cardholders prioritized

Hillsdale - Meeting Room

Join artist and instructor Suzanne Augustyn of Terra Color NJ for a fun hands-on workshop where you'll transform pre-made clay shapes into colorful, one-of-a-kind refrigerator magnets. Participants will paint and decorate a selection of clay pieces using acrylic paints and creative techniques, then finish them with magnets to take home and enjoy. No experience necessary—all materials are pro

Family Game Day

Maywood - Lower Level YA area

Join us for some family gaming fun. Choose between video games on the lower YA level tv's or pick a board game to play as a family! 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 library’s

KID'S GAMES OF STRATEGY: LEARN HOW TO PLAY SETTLERS OF CATAN

Montvale - Library Activity Room

FOR AGES 10 AND OLDER Ready for a challenge? Learn how to play Settlers of Catan, a game of strategy. This game is beyond basic board games and is great for older kids who enjoy planning, solving problems, and making smart decisions. Every game is different, so there’s always a new way to play! Registration is required.

Oil Canvas Painting Class

Rochelle Park - Senior Center

Join us and paint a sunset canvas with Floral Sessions with Ovi! Limited Seating Available. Registration is required. REGISTRATION OPENS ON 6/29/26 at 10 AM For any questions, please contact us!

Antiques Appraisal

Wood-Ridge - Boro Senior Center

Bring your valuables and have them appraised by Jon Felz, Senior Appraiser at RZM Fine Arts and Antiques! Items including, but not limited to fine art, gold and silver coins, cameras, toys, dolls, watches, clocks, books, musical instruments, scientific instruments, fine jewelry, historical documents, silver, flat wear, military items, rugs, quilts and furniture can be appraised. https://rzmantique

Meadowlands Pace

Saturday, July 11, 2026 – The Biggest Party in Harness Racing – the Meadowlands Pace, our signature event! First Race kicks off at 6:20pm. Admission and parking are free. Festivities T-Shirt Giveaway Commemorate the 50th Pace as well as the USMNT with this free soccer themed t-shirt! Giveaway begins 6pm. Rides and Games including mechanical shark, including mechanical shark, rock wall, mega obstac

Decker Studio Preview

Decker Recording Studio

Get a sneak peak of the Decker Studio in action! Select a time from the link below and join a guided tour of the studio space, including a demonstration of the Ben Shooter Band and other studio musicians. Tours will be 15 minutes each; you may register yourself and up to 1 guest. Studio demonstrations are timed for each participant. Registration must be completed before the event to participate -

Tween/Teen Embroidery Club

East Rutherford - Meeting Room

Drop-In Patriotic Pets Magnet Craft

Lyndhurst - Children's Room

Stop by the Children's Room this week for our drop-in craft. While supplies last. This is an in-library craft.

Level 30 - The Experience

Debonair Music Hall

$30 Advance / $35 DOS ***Any seating is first come first served***

Spanish Advanced

Fair Lawn - Level B Room

Join Socrates and learn to read, write, and speak Advanced spanish. All materials will be provided. For students who have taken Socrates' first 2 levels or have completed an Intermediate Spanish class elsewhere.

Spanish Beginner/Low Intermediate

Fair Lawn - Level B Room

Join Socrates and learn to read, write, and speak beginner/ low intermediate spanish. All materials will be provided. For students who have never taken a Spanish class, or have completed a beginning Spanish class.

Garfield Friends of the Library Monthly Meeting

Garfield - Community Room

Our Friends group helps raise money through book sales and other fund-raising events. Want to join our Friends of the Library group? Click the Join the Friends button below and fill out the application and bring to our next friends meeting! JOIN THE GARFIELD FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY Debra Lisovsky | President Mac Nickles | Vice President Alisha Thompson | Treasurer Donna Miller | Assistant Treasurer

(R) Special Olympics Young Athletes

Hackensack - Auditorium

Saturday, July 11th at 10am for children ages 2-7 Young Athletes is for children ages 2-7 with and without intellectual disabilities. This program focuses on inclusive sports play that teaches skills like balance, jumping, kicking, walking/running, trapping/catching, throwing, striking and foundational skills. Our program is led by trained Young Athletes Coaches and Volunteers who want to share th

[Hybrid] YA Books for Adult Readers Book Club: Song of a Blackbird

Hackensack - Oritani Conference Room, Hackensack - Zoom

We'll be discussing Song of a Blackbird by Maria Van Lieshout. The book may be available digitally through Libby and Hoopla on eBook and eAudiobook. This print book will be available at our circulation desk starting on the day of the previous month's meeting. New members are always welcome! All of our meetings are hybrid so you can join us in person at the Johnson Public Library or via Zoom. Email

Family Movie Matinee

Maywood - Amphitheater

Join us in the amphitheater for a screening of The Good Dinosaur (PG). 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 library’s printed and online publicity, website, social media, and pres

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.

Bereavement Support Group

Hackbarth Auditorium

Join us on Saturdays at 10:30 am for a bereavement support group for survivors of loved ones lost to suicide. We welcome anyone who has experienced this particular tragic loss. There are no expectations of anyone who chooses to attend.