Events

Tech Support Appointment, adults

Tenafly - Space TBD

One-on-one online or in-person appointment for help using your electronic device. Choose from: Hoopla Digital - for ebooks, audiobooks, comics, movies and music Kanopy - movie streaming - documentaries, foreign language films, Great Courses Libby - for ebooks, audiobooks and magazines Zoom, Webex or Google Meet - for online conferences Other Email [email protected] for more information.

Teen, DIY with Miss Val, teen ages 11 - 16

Tenafly - Friends Room

REGISTRATION REQUIRED. AGES 11 + only PLEASE. Miss Val guides you through 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 custom cards or other items. June 24th- Beaded Flower Bouquets July 22nd- Painted

Toddler Cooking Class with Culinary Creatives

Allendale - Quilt Room

Ages 2-4. We will be making a simple recipe and trying new foods with Registered Dietician Nicole Sayre. Learn some new skills and have a great snack! Please register ONLY for (child) participants. Do not register adults/caregivers. Please note: there is a two strike policy for all who register for programs and no call/no show. Additionally, repeated last-minute (within two days of the program) ca

Outdoor Family Movie Night: The Original Toy Story

Allendale - Outside

Join us on the library lawn for our Second Annual Outdoor Family Movie Night as we screen the beloved original Toy Story under the stars! Bring the whole family and enjoy an evening of fun, laughter, and adventure with Woody, Buzz, and the rest of Andy's toys. Date: July 22 Time: 8:30 PM Rain Date: July 23 Please bring your own chairs, blankets, and snacks for a comfortable outdoor viewing experie

SOAR Program Series - Bonkers for Bugs (Ages 6 - 9)

Demarest - Program Room

SOAR presents Bonkers for Bugs for ages 6 - 9. The more legs, the merrier! Bugs come in all shapes and sizes. How many? Grab a magnifying glass, butterfly net, bug wheel, and let's discover together! Create cool Geoboard designs of various bugs and decorate a set of fun mini-bugs to transport and store in a cool bug box. **These programs are funded by the Demarest Nature Center, Demarest Enviornme

Jurassic Geodes, Grades K-3

Emerson - Meeting Room

At this magical mixture of nature, science & eco-art, kids will use special dough to create life-like geodes, place wrapped surprises inside of them & crack them open for the the big reveal! Kids will also get the change to see and touch real geodes supplied by Garden Arts. Open to the Children of Emerson Only Entering Grades K-3. Registration Required. Wednesday, July 22nd @ 3pm Registration O pe

Jump Into Dinosaurs with Jumpin' Jamie (Ages 4 to 11)

Englewood - Children's Room

Jumpin' Jamie (the "Dinosaur Troubadour" at Field Station: Dinosaurs) presents an exciting and educational show featuring live original music, dinosaur puppets, interactive games, fossils, and more for kids ages 4 to 11 on Wednesday, July 22 at 4:00 PM . Please fill out one registration form per child. *Please cancel your registration if you cannot attend a program. **Attendees will not be admitte

Adult Coloring

Fair Lawn - Level B Room

Join Carolina to color and chat while we listen to relaxing music. This program is for adults only. Coloring sheets and colored pencils will be provided. Registration required.

Kids DinosaursArise

Rezvani Meeting Room

DinosaursArise brings prehistoric science to life with an interactive, high-energy dinosaur experience kids never forget. The program features realistic dinosaur costumes and puppets, along with age-appropriate STEM content that sparks curiosity and excitement. The program combines education, entertainment and unforgettable fun. PreK-Grade 5. Registration required. Out of town patrons may be moved

Read with Rosie

Garfield - Children's Room

Rosie, the therapy dog, will be at the library for children ages 5 and above to read to. Readers will have a 10 minute session with Rosie. Registration is required. Wednesday July 22nd & Aug 19th 1:30 to 2:30PM Call or Stop in the Library to Register Garfield Public Library 500 Midland Avenue Garfield, NJ 07026 973-478-3800

Sound Bath Session

Garfield - Community Room

Join us for free sound bath healing sessions at the library, led by Oneness Healing. A sound bath is a meditative experience where you lie down and are "bathed" in sound waves and vibrations. The sound calms the mind, reduces stress, and promotes physical healing. Bring your own mat, or use one of ours. Free Event, No Registration Required. Garfield Public Library 500 Midland Ave Garfield, NJ 973-

Painted Wood Slice Craft - Session 1

Glen Rock - Quiet Room 1

Incoming 3rd-5th Graders Use acrylic paint to transform pieces of wood into colorful agate slices! Registration is required, please sign up for only one session. This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Glen Rock Library

Painted Wood Slice Craft - Session 2

Glen Rock - Quiet Room 1

Incoming 3rd-5th Graders Use acrylic paint to transform pieces of wood into colorful agate slices! Registration is required, please sign up for only one session. This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Glen Rock Library

Summer Concert on the Lawn Featuring Vera & the Force

Hackensack - Auditorium, Hackensack - Outside: Library Courtyard; Front Lawn

Join us for a FREE and family-friendly concert on our lawn (weather permitting). No registration is required and all are welcome. In case of rain, this concert will be held in the auditorium. Vera and The Force is a five piece rock band well known in the tri-state area, that plays a wide range of covers from the 60’s to today! Their set lists include all the best music from a variety of diff

Crafts-to-Share Club

Hasbrouck Heights - Large Meeting Room

Knitting, crocheting, embroirdery, and sewing are only a few examples of what you can do in the Crafts to Share Club. All are welcome, from beginners to advanced. Donate to those in need! Create baby blankets, hats, and scarves, and the library will find a local organization to donate them to. Need yarn? No problem! Our generous library community donates yarn for crafters to use for donation proje

Author Talk - "The Girl in the Scarlet Hijab" by Dr. Suresh U. Kumar

John W. Salzig Meeting Room

Join us for an evening with Professor Suresh Kumar as he shares his #1 Amazon Bestseller, the Girl in the Scarlet Hijab! This powerful debut novel that blends historical fiction, political intrigue, and emotionally charged storytelling, set against the turbulent backdrop of pre- and post-Independence India. Registration is suggested but not required. All are welcome!

CANCELLED Movies at the Library - National Treasure

Lodi - Upstairs

Due to scheduled renovations, this program has been cancelled. National Treasure (2004, PG, 131 minutes) © Walt Disney Pictures A modern-day fortune hunter races to find an ancient treasure hidden by the Founding Fathers. Stars: Nicolas Cage, Diane Kruger, Justin Bartha, Sean Bean

Movie Mornings: The Crossing

Hackbarth Auditorium

Join us for free movie screenings for adults on Wednesday mornings! This month's selections are in honor of America's 250th celebration! July 1: Hamilton (PG-13) July 8: The Patriot (R) July 15: 1776 (PG) July 22: The Crossing (N/R) July 29: National Treasure (PG)

Digging for Dinos

Hackbarth Auditorium

Dig deep into the science of archaeology and paleontology with Dan the Science Man! For grades K-3 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 an

Little Read Wagon

Find the Little Read Wagon at Memorial Park tonight! Check something out to get a sticker and a raffle entry. Raffle prizes drawn at the end of the summer!