Events

Prehistoric Prints with One River

Allendale - Quilt Room

Ages 8-12 Students will observe fossil footprints and prehistoric plant life to create Paleolithic-inspired stencils. Students will then learn the basics of print making and complete their own unique Prehistoric Print. 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. Additiona

Frosted Fairy Light Lanterns

Allendale - Quilt Room

Light up your evening and create a glowing lantern with sparkling fairy lights dancing behind mulberry paper flowers on frosted glass! This special craft is for Allendale Library Card Holders only. This class is for adults.

Board Game Day

Bogota - 2nd Floor Senior Center

Come to the library and play some board games! The library will have several games out for you and your friends to play! Registration is required. One spot per child.

STEM Summer Camp (Ages 8 - 13) - Chemical Reactions

Demarest - Program Room

Join us at the library for a STEM summer camp led by NVD teen Jason. For ages 8 - 13. Each day will include a mini lesson followed by an activity. Wed, August 19 - Chemical Reactions with an activity where juice from a lemon juice acts as invisible ink that disappears when dry and reappears when exposed to a heat source About the Instructor: Jason is a rising senior who is passionate about all thi

Adult Craft - Repeats

Elmwood Park - Community Room

Join us in the Community Room for Repeat Adult Crafts. Registration is required. Select the date, time, and craft. Call 201-796-8888 or visit the library to register.

Hawaii Trivia Contest

Englewood - Online

Join us for this fun trivia contest exploring the history, the culture and the fun that is Hawaii. The Zoom link will be sent out two hours before the event. You must register to receive the link.

Experienced DND (Gr 4-6) (August session)

Fair Lawn - Meeting Room

Dungeons & Dragons Wednesdays from 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm Beginners : for new players July 8 Advanced: July 15-29 OR August 5-19 Registration required. Fair Lawn residents only. Dive into this role playing adventure game as you roll the dice and make your choices. Since the game builds, please don’t sign up unless you can make all three sessions (register once for all 3 sessions) . Participants M

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

Solar Powered Car

Garfield - Community Room

Come build a solar powered toy car that converts sunlight into motion! Designed for kids ages 8-12 to explore robotics, engineering, and renewable energy. Wednesday August 19th at 6:30PM Call or stop in the library to register. Garfield Public Library 500 Midland Avenue Garfield, NJ 07026 973-478-3800

250th Lecture: Baron von Steuben Presented by Glen Rock Pride

Glen Rock - Main Area

Baron von Steuben is remembered as one of the key military leaders who helped transform George Washington’s Continental Army during the American Revolution. This special library program will explore his remarkable life, military legacy, and the growing historical discussion surrounding his personal relationships and identity through the lens of LGBTQ+ history. Using primary sources, historic

(R) Hackensack Creates...Painted Book Edges

Hackensack - Meeting Room

Welcome back to Hackensack Creates-the craft program for adults. We meet on the third Wednesday of the month to put together something fun. Adults age 18+ only please. This month we will be painting our book edges! This program is B.Y.O.B. (bring your own book). To register, fill out the form below. Registration closes on August 15, 2026. Questions? Email [email protected]

Moon Dogs Concert in Wood Park

Leonia Public Library

Join us for an evening summer concert to celebrate Summer Reading 2026! Enjoy Classic Rock tunes throughout the decades! This concert will take place in Wood Park

Movie Mornings: Crime 101

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! August 5: The Devil Wears Prada 2 (PG-13) August 12: Michael (PG-13) August 19: Crime 101 (R) August 26: Pressure (PG-13)

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!

Drop-In Game Night

Maywood - Lower Level YA area

Drop in for a night of casual board games. Have a favorite? Bring it! Or borrow one from our growing collection. 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

New Milford Origami Paper Crane Project

New Milford - Small Meeting Room

Join a volunteer from the New Milford Public Events committee to fold origami paper cranes for a 9/11 memorial that will be placed in the front of borough hall. No experience necessary. Open to teens and adults.

Pirate Puppet Show

New Milford - Large Meeting Room

Ahoy, maties! Pirate Bob has loads of treasure, and he wants to hide it away. But every time he buries his bag of gold, somebody digs it up! Find out who is messing with Pirate Bob in the puppet show presented by Pink Flamingo Puppets. Registration required.

Teen Makers: Polymer Clay Keychains

New Milford - Large Meeting Room

Join us to make cute dinosaur-shaped polymer clay keychains (you will have options of other shapes as well!) No prior experience necessary. All supplies provided. This program is open to students in grades 6-12 (incoming middle schoolers welcome!)

Beginner's Conversation Class- (English For Adults)

Palisades Park - Meeting Room

This class needs a very basic understanding of the English Language to attend. It focuses on conversation but covers all skills. REGISTRATION REQUIRED. Questions? Email [email protected]

Mini Golf Days at the Paramus Golf Course

Paramus - Mini Golf Course - 314 Paramus Road

Mini Golf Days at the Paramus Golf Course August 19 (rain date, August 20) 10:00 a.m.-9:00pm. All ages Present your library card at the Paramus Golf Course, 314 Paramus Road, and receive half-price mini golf. No registration necessary. 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