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Kids & Family

Dino Tales by Bright Star, all ages

Tenafly Public Library

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Arts & Culture

Unearth a Snack w/ Shoprite

Oradell Public Library

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Community & Civic

Celebrating 250 Years of America with Betsy Ross

Closter Public Library

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Books & Learning

Tech Basics at the Library: Drop-In Sessions

Demarest Public Library

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JUL

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Kids & Family

TWEEN Tropical Flower Painting (Entering 6th - 8th Grade) REGISTRATION REQUIRED

Dumont - Dixon Homestead Library

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Tuesday, July 21

Kids & Family

Dino Tales by Bright Star, all ages

Tenafly - Edna Kawulitzki Gallery

No registration. Step into the prehistoric world with Dino Academy! Led by the quirky and curious Dr. Sarah Tops, this action-packed adventure uncovers fascinating dino facts that will wow even the biggest dino fans. Featuring life-like, colorful dinosaur puppets that stomp, roar and charm their way into every heart, this show blends science, storytelling and imagination in the style of your favor

Tenafly Public LibraryMore info →
Arts & Culture

Unearth a Snack w/ Shoprite

Oradell - Junior Room

Learn about the importance of fruits and vegetables and make your own fruit salsa with a registered nutritionist from the New Milford Shoprite! Recommended for ages 5-8.

Oradell Public LibraryMore info →
Community & Civic

Celebrating 250 Years of America with Betsy Ross

Closter - Community Room

Join us as we meet Betsy Ross performed by Alisa Dupuy. Dressed in authentic 18th century attire, Dupuy explains Betsy Ross's life, her contributions to American independence and her connections to America’s Founding Fathers. Open to the public. No registration is required.

Closter Public LibraryMore info →
Books & Learning

Tech Basics at the Library: Drop-In Sessions

Demarest - Community Room

Welcome to Tech Basics at the Library! Feel confused with technology and want a safe place to ask questions and learn? Stop by to have your tech questions answered by our resident tech expert: Information Services Associate Geo!

Demarest Public LibraryMore info →
Kids & Family

TWEEN Tropical Flower Painting (Entering 6th - 8th Grade) REGISTRATION REQUIRED

Dumont - Auditorium

Tweens will paint a tropical hibiscus flower. This program is for tweens entering 6th - 8th Grade. Registration is required and space is limited. DUMONT RESIDENTS ONLY!

Dumont - Dixon Homestead LibraryResidents onlyMore info →
Kids & Family

Afternoon Craft, Grades 3-6

Emerson - Meeting Room

July 21st: DIY Mini Clay Dino! Create your own mini clay dinosaur! Instructions and most assembly pieces are included. During the registration process, choose to do the craft In-Person or as a Grab & Go. Grab & Go's will be available for pick up the morning of the scheduled craft. Registration is required for each craft. One (1) craft per child. Open to the children of Emerson Only Entering Grades

Emerson Public LibraryMore info →
Books & Learning

Patriotic Water Colors, Adults 18+

Emerson - Meeting Room

Join us to create Patriotic Water Colors with The Spotted Canvas celebrating America's 250th! Tuesday, July 21st @ 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.

Emerson Public LibraryResidents onlyMore info →
Kids & Family

Wiggle & Giggle (Ages 0 to 5)

Englewood - Meeting Room 2

Wiggle and Giggle with Miss Bee of Explorer's Playgroup for children ages 0 to 5 will take place on Tuesday, July 21 at 10 AM. Please fill out a separate registration form for each child. Due to space restrictions, one caregiver per family please. *Please cancel your registration if you cannot attend a program. **Attendees will not be admitted to the program if arrival is 10 minutes after start ti

Englewood Public LibraryMore info →
History & Heritage

Red, White, & Blue Cross Stitch

Fort Lee - Conference Room

Create a beautiful pattern, all in the colors of the American flag to display and celebrate the 250th Anniversary of the American Revolution! To Register, Click HERE

Fort Lee Free Public LibraryMore info →
Books & Learning

Bergen County Zoo Visit

Garfield - Community Room

Come join us on Tuesday July 21 at 3:00PM when the Bergen County Zoological Park will visit the Garfield Public Library. They will take us on an in-depth look into reptiles and their unique characteristics. Space is limited and registration is required. Please call or stop in the library to register. The event is sponsored by the Woman’s Club of Garfield. Garfield Public Library 500 Midland

Garfield Public LibraryMore info →
Arts & Culture

Afternoon Art - Tape Resist Canvas Art

Glen Rock - Quiet Room 1

Join us on Tuesday afternoons this summer for a different art project each week. For students entering grades 6 through 12. Registration is required. June 30 - Fireworks July 7 - Glow-in-the-dark geode painting July 14 - Neon dinosaur July 21 - Tape resist canvas art July 28 - Mixed media fossil August 4 - Sparkling gemstone art August 11 - Sun & ocean watercolor Questions? Email kristen.rasczyk@g

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Arts & Culture

Outdoor Concert: The 1950s Experience

Glen Rock - Outside

Join us at the Glen Rock Public Library for an outdoor concert with Kevin Grace! The concert will be on the front lawn of the library. Please make sure to bring your own chair. The library will not provide chairs for this event. This event is generously sponsored by the Friends of the Glen Rock Library.

Glen Rock Public LibraryMore info →
Kids & Family

(YA) Craft: Art Free for All

Hackensack - Auditorium

Drawing, painting, sculpture, collage…make your own masterpiece! 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 will help you earn extra points toward prizes. Full Teen Summer Reading details are available in our

Hackensack - Johnson Public LibraryMore info →
Kids & Family

T(w)een Tuesday--Paper Squishies

Haworth - Community/Meeting Room

Teens and Tweens ages 10 and up are invited to come and make paper squishies. Supplies are limited. Registration is required for this event No walk-ins please. If you cannot attend cancel your registration. Please register each child separately

Haworth Municipal LibraryMore info →
Arts & Culture

Make Art with Morgan

Ho-Ho-Kus - Library

Have fun with a guided art class led by our Library Director. [Project TBD] Preference is given to Ho-Ho-Kus residents. Out of town registrants may be bumped to the waiting list to ensure residents are able to participate.

Ho-Ho-Kus - Worth-Pinkham Memorial LibraryMore info →
Arts & Culture

Cooking with Whole Body Academy

Hackbarth Auditorium

Learn how to make something delicious! For grades 4-8. Registration required. 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, a

Maywood Public LibraryMore info →
Arts & Culture

Mah Jongg for Beginners

Montvale - Adult Meeting Area

Learn or refresh your Mah Jongg skills in this six-week beginner series, taking place on 7/21, 7/28, 8/4, 8/11, 8/18, 8/25. Mah Jongg is an ancient Chinese game that combines strategy, skill, and social interaction as players match tiles to create specific patterns. Sign up once for all six sessions. Registration is limited to twelve participants, so sign up today. You must be a Montvale Library r

Montvale Public LibraryMore info →
Kids & Family

STEM Keva Club

New Milford - Large Meeting Room

Do you love to build? If so, Keva Club is the program for you! Keva planks are blocks used for building complex structures. At each meeting, children meet to create and share their builds based on a theme. Materials are provided. Ages 7 and up. Drop-ins welcome when space allows.

New Milford Public LibraryMore info →
Arts & Culture

Canvas Painting with Kari

Northvale - Outside: Front Lawn

Enjoy some relaxing adult time, and create your masterpiece at the library! Priority registration for Northvale adult residents. Out of town patrons will be placed on the waitlist. The class will meet at the library from 6:15PM-7:30PM. In person registration with valid Northvale Library Card only by coming in to the front desk of the library. Registration opens on Wednesday, July 1st.

Northvale Public LibraryMore info →
Kids & Family

Pinch Pots

Old Tappan - Children's Room

Using just our hands and some paint, we can create simply pottery. Registration is REQUIRED, Old Tappan Residents only, must be ENTERING 1st GRADE. Register one child at a time.

Old Tappan Public LibraryResidents onlyMore info →