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One Stitch, One Story: An American Community Quilt
Bergenfield Public Library
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Thursday, July 16
Teen Night, teen ages 11 - 16
Tenafly - Teen Space
Register for Reminders. Join Miss Val for an evening of social fun. AGES 11 + only PLEASE. Miss Val guides you through a night of creativity while you make your very own take-home project. A different medium or process will be explored during each session. You might paint on canvas or another material, work with resin to create jewelry or decorative objects or carve your own rubber stamp and make
Virtual Author Talk: Reyna Grande
Online
In her ambitious new memoir, Migrant Heart: Essays About Things I Can’t Forget , beloved bestselling author Reyna Grande illuminates the hidden cost of the American Dream and the complex journey of healing that follows survival.. Click here to Register and view more Author Talks
One Stitch, One Story: An American Community Quilt
Bergenfield - Friends Meeting Room (Lower Level)
Create a meaningful quilt square using simple hand-sewing techniques in this collaborative community art project. Participants will learn basic stitches and contribute a unique piece to a July 4th-inspired quilt celebrating 250 years of freedom, identity, and community. No sewing experience required. All materials provided. For adults. Registration required on our online calendar.
Pink Flamingo Puppet Show Presents: The Mysterious Egg
Bogota - 2nd Floor Senior Center
Join us for a very special performance with Pink Flamingo Puppet Show of The Mysterious Egg! "What are Fox and Pig to do? They have discovered a mysterious egg in the woods. Should it be a snack, or be taken care of, to hatch? Join Pink Flamingo Puppets, and puppeteer Diane Koszarski in solving this mystery - and coping with a very hungry baby T-Rex!" This event is perfect for kids ages 3-6. Regis
Movie in the Park: Hoppers
Bogota - Olsen Park
The Bogota Public Library and the Recreation Committee are pleased to again bring you Summer Movie Nights in Olsen Park! Bring your own chairs and blankets and come enjoy an outdoor screening of Hoppers ! Snacks will be provided by the Recreation Committee and the Library will have goodies to give out, too. The movie will start about a half hour after sunset. We hope to see you there! Summary: In
JUV Snakes n' Scales: Dino & Fossils Program (Entering Kindergarten - 5th Grade) REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Dumont - All Purpose Room 1, Dumont - All Purpose Room 2
Look at both real and replica fossils along with some "pre-historic" looking reptiles, including snakes, lizards, and turtles! 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.
Patriotic Bingo, Grades PreK-2
Emerson - Meeting Room
The Children of Emerson Only Entering Grades PreK-2 are invited to wear shades of red, white and blue or patriotic attire and play Patriotic Bingo to win themed prizes celebrating America's 250th! Registration is required for each child. Open to the Children of Emerson Only. Please be respectful of the age/grade requirements. Thursday, July 16th @ 10:30am Registration O pens June 1st at 10am! Join
George Washington in New Jersey, Adults 18+
Emerson - Meeting Room
Join us for a lecture with local historian William P. Schumer on "George Washington in New Jersey" celebrating America's 250th! Thursday, July 16th @ 6pm Registration Required Online. Library Card Required. Open to Emerson Residents Only. Registration Opens July 1st at 10am! Join the waiting list if fully booked.
14th Annual Jazz Under the Stars Concert Series: Chris Beck
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.
Watercolor Class for Adults
Fair Lawn - Level B Room
Come to the library and learn how to paint using watercolors in a fun, relaxed atmosphere! A painting will be demonstrated step-by-step. All supplies will be provided. Registration required. For Fair Lawn adults only.
Wooly Mammoth STEM
Glen Rock - Off-site
THIS IS A HIGH-DEMAND PROGRAM Ages 7-10 Kids will transform themselves into archaeologists as they study human history and dig up artifacts from species that lived during the Ice Age. Please note that this program will be held at the Glen Rock 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 pa
Know Your Rights and Family Preparedness
Hackensack - Auditorium
A community presentation focused on Immigration Know Your Rights and Family Preparedness (Power of Attorney) will provide important information to help individuals understand their legal rights when interacting with enforcement agencies. The presentation will also highlight the importance of planning ahead to protect children and family members in case of an emergency. Families will learn about Po
(YA) Booktalks and Ice Cream
Hackensack - Auditorium
Find out about some new and exciting books for teens. Bring your library card to check them out! Eat some ice cream while you decide which book you’d love to read. 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, although registering the summer reading program before June 30 wil
Kids Cooking with ShopRite
Haworth - Community/Meeting Room
Registration Required For Ages 5-10 yrs Please note- each child must be registered separately Join ShopRite's Northvale Dietitian Caitlin Rulli as she teaches us how to make YUMMY TREATS. The following 2 items will be made: Triceratops Muffin Dino Dirt Cup Food Allergies or Intolerances??? Please state that on the registration form.
Hillsdale DPW, Police, Fire - Hands On Children's Program
Hillsdale - Patio
Come and explore this hands-on interactive program featuring the Hillsdale DPW, Police and Fire departments! Learn and see up-close these community helper vehicles! All are welcome.
LEGO Builders
Ho-Ho-Kus - Children's Room
LEGO Builders is a STEM program that gives children the opportunity to use various DUPLO and LEGO bricks to tackle challenges and make inventive creations! Meets monthly. Registration is recommended but not required.
Jurassic Park Mini Garden
Lyndhurst - 3rd Floor
Create a Jurassic Park Mini Garden: Move over fairy gardens. We’re building our own Jurassic Park (mini-garden version)! Using plants and seedlings, you’ll create and take home a mini-Jurassic Park garden just big enough for a small plastic tiny dino to call home. Learn about the different dinosaur eras and which dinosaurs roamed the earth during each timeframe. Presented by the Girl S
MUSIC & MOTION
Montvale - Library Activity Room
Let’s have some fun with Every Little Thing’s Shelly Sontag’s her Music and Movement class. Designed for babies and toddlers, kids will explore the magic of music through movement, rhythm, and play! In this parent-and-child class, we’ll sing, dance, clap, wiggle, and bounce our way through fun, interactive songs that help develop motor skills, language, coordination, and so
TEEN Bingo!
New Milford - Small Meeting Room
Join us for a fun evening of BINGO! Hang out with your friends, have fun, and win some prizes! This program is open to students in grades 6-12 (incoming middle schoolers welcome!)
Mediumship and Angel Messages from Rosemarie Rubinetti-Cappiello
Oakland - Library
Please join us on this special evening as Rosemarie, author of "Speaking From The Spirit" will engage with the audience thru her gift of mediumship. For the past 25+ years Ro has worked professionally using her skills as an intuitive/medium/psychic/healer to connect people with their loved ones in spirit and to help heal and process their grief. Ro has also helped people remove their hidden uncons