Events

Tammy Pescatelli

Debonair Music Hall

Tammy Pescatelli is an Emmy-nominated, American stand-up comedian celebrated for her sharp wit, observational humor, and relatable storytelling. Raised in the suburbs of Cleveland, OH, she developed her comedic voice in a big Italian-American family, which continues to inspire much of her material. Pescatelli first broke out as a finalist on NBC's Last Comic Standing and later won Comedy Central's

Touch a Truck

The DPW, Fire department, Police department, and Ambulance Corps will all have vehicles for children to explore! Vehicles will be supervised by community workers, but we ask that you please stay with children at all times! This willl take place at the Demarest Department of Public Works located across from the Demarest Gazebo. The address is: 22 Wakelee Dr, Demarest, NJ 07627 This event is weather

Kids Craft and Learning Kit Grab & Go

Franklin Lakes Public Library

Grab & Gos are available for pickup at the library starting at 10AM. First come, first served as there is a limited amount available. For kids in Grades 5 and below.

TEEN Grab & Go:3D Wooden Dino Puzzle

We can't do any real paleontology for the Unearth a Story theme, but you can sign up for our grab & go to build some wooden puzzle dinos you can put together and paint to fit your vision! Due to limited supplies please sign up for this event! GRADES 6-12 ONLY.

"Unearth A Magical Story!" - Magic Show

Garfield - Main Room

Join magician and family entertainer, Steve Woyce for a funny and amazing dinosaur magic show! This event is sponsored by the Woman’s Club of Garfield Free Event No Registration Required Friday July 31st at 3PM Garfield Public Library 500 Midland Avenue Garfield, NJ 07026 973-478-3800

(YA) Free for All Friday

Hackensack - Auditorium

This laid back event is perfect for teens who are looking for a place to hang out with their friends. Every week we’ll have video games (PS4, Switch, Wii), laptops and board games available. Activities including perler beads, bracelet making, legos, drawing and more will rotate each week. Teen Summer Reading Programs are FREE and open to all students entering Grades 7-12 in Fall 2026 (and 20

Harry Potter's Birthday!

Hasbrouck Heights - Large Meeting Room

Celebrate "the boy who lived" on his birthday! Play a few rounds of BINGO while watching "Harry Potter & the Sorcerers Stone". Theatrical movie rated PG, running time 2 hours 30 minutes. As a reminder, per library policy any child aged 8 and under must be accompanied at all times by a responsible person over the age of 13.

Adult Take-Home Craft

Ho-Ho-Kus - Library

Relax and have fun with a craft kit provided by your pals at the library! Registration required. Ho-Ho-Kus residents have preference; sign up for the waiting list if the program looks full. Out of town registrants may be bumped to the waiting list to ensure residents are able to participate. Most supplies will be included, contents may vary.

Discuss Your Thoughts

John W. Salzig Meeting Room

Join us for a discussion-based program designed to strengthen students’ critical thinking, communication, and confidence through the Harkness method. In a world where Ai answers every question, this program is about learning to ask better ones.

Teen Tabletop RPG

Northvale - Community Meeting Room: Back

-Go on adventures of your own making while creating memorable stories together along the way with paper, pencils, and lots of dice. -Practice cooperative play, improv the insanity in your imagination, develop the skills to run your own games, and make friends along the way. -Whether you want to speak as a ruler to your people, or quietly plot your next move, there is a place for all types of peopl

Fun Fridays - Dinolympics

Paramus - Main - 116 E. Century Road

Fun Fridays Join us every Friday afternoon for loads of fun! 3:00-3:45pm Entering grades K-4 July 31: Dinolympics (register beginning July 17) August 7: Picture Bingo (this program is for age 3-grade 4) No registration necessary (except where noted). 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

After Hours Adult Party

Ramsey - Meeting Room

In-Person Program Friday, July 31st 8:00pm - 10:00pm Why should kids have all the fun? Come and play laser tag with other Ramsey residents! This adults only after hours party is the perfect way to start your weekend! **THIS PROGRAM IS FOR RAMSEY RESIDENTS ONLY** Sign-ups required - Register online Register each person individually Questions? Contact Debbie at 201-327-1445 or debbie.burnette@ramsey

Family Movie Matinee

Large Meeting Room

TBA Please bring your own snacks. Children age 8 and younger MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY AN ADULT. Program sponsored by the Friends of the Library of River Edge.

Music + Movement for Preschoolers

Rutherford - Dance Floor

Music + Movement for Preschoolers will be presented by Miss Fran! Children are invited to dance and move to their favorite tunes. Ages: 0-5 No registration is required!

Merry Music Makers Dinos!

Wyckoff - Children's Program Room

For Wyckoff children ages 2 - 3 with a caregiver. Can you stomp like a dinosaur? Can you shake a dino egg? Join us as we sing, play rhythm instruments, dance, and laugh. Come see how much fun music can be! Register each child separately.

Wood Burned Spoon

Wyckoff - Maker Space

Learn how to wood burn by creating a fun custom wooden wood burned spoon that you can use in your kitchen. This class uses a woodburner. Caution is advised. Due to limited seating available, this class is only open to Wyckoff cardholders. Thank you for understanding.

Mommy & Me Summer Celebration

The Valley Center for Health & Wellness, 1400 MacArthur Blvd., Mahwah

Gotham City Jazz – Sounds of Summer Concert Series

Atlantic Street Park

July 31 - Aug 2 2026

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July 31 - Aug 2, 2026

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