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Books & Learning

Book Talks! - Discussion Group, adults

Tenafly Public Library

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Kids & Family

Backyard Bugs Scratch Art

Bergenfield Public Library

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Kids & Family

Books and Babies (Ages 18 months and under)

Elmwood Park Public Library

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Kids & Family

Afternoon Craft, Grades PreK-2

Emerson Public Library

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Books & Learning

Library Pet Show (Families/All Ages)

Fair Lawn - Maurice M. Pine Public Library

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Tuesday, August 18

Books & Learning

Book Talks! - Discussion Group, adults

Tenafly - Friends Room

In-person. Registration is requested but not required. Sharing book recommendations with the Tenafly Library community since 2017. 10th Anniversary 50 Book Challenge We each read what we choose and then share great book suggestions with other members. This is a great club for readers who are looking for new authors or genres or simply like to talk about books. Casual and fun! Readers of any and al

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Kids & Family

Backyard Bugs Scratch Art

Bergenfield - Children's Activity Room (2nd Floor)

Relax and create colorful art by scratching out familiar bug shapes. Only one per registered child. For Grades K - 2. Registration is required on our online calendar and will open four weeks before the event. Only one adult per registered child. Adults must register each child attending the program separately. Children must belong to the appropriate age group in order to register for a program. Pl

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Kids & Family

Books and Babies (Ages 18 months and under)

Elmwood Park - Program Room

Come join us in the Program Room for stories, songs, and have fun for children under 18 months and their caregivers. Register to reserve your spot by clicking the blue registration button.

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Kids & Family

Afternoon Craft, Grades PreK-2

Emerson - Meeting Room

August 18th: Build Your Own Dino! Piece and glue together shapes to build your own 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 Em

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Books & Learning

Library Pet Show (Families/All Ages)

Fair Lawn - Meeting Room

Library Pet Show Families/All Ages Tuesday, August 18 from 3:00 pm - 3:45 pm All pets and handlers must register. No registration for spectators. Friendly and sociable pets only, please! Fair Lawn residents only. Do you have a lovable pet who you would like to show off? Bring them to the library pet show! Water will be available. This event is outside weather permitting.

Fair Lawn - Maurice M. Pine Public LibraryResidents onlyMore info →
Kids & Family

Family Game Night & Escape Room (Gr K-6 w/Adult)

Fair Lawn - Level B Room, Fair Lawn - Meeting Room

Family Game Night & Escape Room Grades K-6 w/Adult Tuesday, August 18 from 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Registration required. Fair Lawn residents only. Play fun games with your family members as you wait for your turn in our mini escape room.

Fair Lawn - Maurice M. Pine Public LibraryResidents onlyMore info →
Kids & Family

Kids Tie-Dye

Franklin Lakes - Children's Patio

Bring a t-shirt, pair of socks, pillowcase, or headband to the library and we will supply the color and fun. Participants must provide their own white item. Dress to get messy. PreK-Grade 5. Registration required. Franklin Lakes residents only. Since this is an outside program, it may be rescheduled or canceled in case of poor weather conditions.

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Kids & Family

TEEN Movie Afternoon

Rezvani Meeting Room

Unwind with us with a showing of Spider Man: Across the Spider Verse ! Join us for the whole screening or jump in for just your favorite part and some popcorn and pizza! This is a drop in event! GRADES 6-12 ONLY!

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Kids & Family

Teen Tuesday's: The Perks of Being a Wallflower

Garfield - Karen's Corner (teen Room)

📚✨ Teen Tuesdays – Week 7! ✨📚 Join us Tuesday, August 18 at 12 PM for a screening of The Perks of Being a Wallflower (2012) 🎬💙 Music has a way of capturing life's biggest moments. During the movie, you'll create your own "Infinite" Playlist inspired by the film—fill it with songs that remind you of your favorite memories, people, or places, and leave with a soundtrack that's unique

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History & Heritage

The Vote (2020) Documentary Screening

Garfield - Community Room

Free Event | No Registration Required In honor of the 19th Amendment's certification into the U.S. Constitution in August 1920, join us for the Revolutionary Americans documentary screening of The Vote. The film chronicles the dramatic final decade of the women's suffrage movement, from 1909 to 1920, when leaders clashed over strategy (from hunger strikes to militant protest) while reshaping the n

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Kids & Family

WIGGLE & GIGGLE WITH MS. BEE

Montvale - Library Activity Room

Wiggle and Giggle with us with Miss Bee! This is an interactive music and movement sessions for young children and their grown up. Children will be will learn through exploration and shared experiences as they join in singing, fingerplays, music and movement. They will be to keep your child engaged and excited. Ages 6 mths -4 yrs Kindly be advised that participants arriving more than 10 minutes af

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Kids & Family

90s Nostalgia Craft: Shrinky Dink Keychains (Adult Program)

New Milford - Small Meeting Room

Join us again to summon back your childhood with this fun nostalgia craft! Shrinky Dinks are the perfect way to turn your doodles into a fun, customized keychain. Priority will be given to New Milford residents.

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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.

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Kids & Family

Kid's Craft Bubble Wand

Northvale - Community Meeting Room: Back

Registration is required and sign ups for each craft open the week before the event. Please sign up for 1 craft day per week. Each child attending must be signed up. Please contact the library if you can no longer attend so we can let those on the waitlist have a chance

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Arts & Culture

Canvas Painting with Kari

Northvale - Community Meeting Room: Back

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 Monday, August 2nd.

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Kids & Family

Decorate a Baseball Cap

Palisades Park - Meeting Room

Come decorate a baseball cap. Teens 13 and up only. No registration required. Supplies limited. First come; first served. Questions? Contact Jacqueline at [email protected]

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Arts & Culture

American Heart Association Hand CPR Program

Paramus - Main - 116 E. Century Road

American Heart Association Hand CPR Program August 18, 7-8:30pm (Tuesday) This program is sponsored by Sunshine Home Health Services. Open to ages 18+. Paramus residents receive priority; out-of-town participants can email [email protected] to join the waiting list. Registration begins August 3 on paramuslibrary.org . Photographs and/or video may be taken at this event. By taking par

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Kids & Family

Abrakadoodle Art

Ramsey - Meeting Room

In-Person Program For ages 3 years - 6 years Tuesday, August 18th 11:00am - 12:00pm Little artists are invited to explore color, creativity, and imagination while making fun, hands-on art in this playful and engaging Abrakadoodle adventure! **THIS PROGRAM IS FOR RAMSEY RESIDENTS ONLY** Sign-ups required - Register online **Please register each child individually** Questions? Contact Ms. Maggie at

Ramsey Free Public LibraryResidents onlyMore info →
Arts & Culture

Tuesday Talks: Nostalgia of Bergen County

Ramsey - Meeting Room

In-Person Program 2 Part Series Tuesdays from 1:00pm - 2:00pm July 21st - Part 1 August 18th - Part 2 Stroll down memory lane with presenter, Alan Bernstein, and reminisce about the Bergen County of yesteryear. Sign-ups required - Register online Questions? Contact Debbie at 201-327-1445 or [email protected]

Ramsey Free Public LibraryMore info →
Kids & Family

DIY Tie-Dye for Teens

Ridgefield Park - Back Lawn

Stop by the library to design your own t-shirt. Shirts will be provided but feel free to bring your own. For teens in grades 7th-12th. Registration is required.

Ridgefield Park Public LibraryMore info →