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Dinosaur Cross Stitch and Animal Visit with Zoophoria
Allendale - Lee Memorial Library
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Dino Trinket Dishes and Animal Visit with Zoophoria
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Thursday, August 20
Dinosaur Cross Stitch and Animal Visit with Zoophoria
Allendale - Quilt Room
Ages 8-12 Our friend Samantha from Zoophoria will be visiting with her animal friends (including library favorite Tripod, the three-legged tortoise!). We will meet these "living dinosaurs" and then we will be stitching our own! 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
Dino Trinket Dishes and Animal Visit with Zoophoria
Allendale - Quilt Room
Ages 5-10 Our friend Samantha from Zoophoria will be visiting with her animal friends (including library favorite Tripod, the three-legged tortoise!). We will meet Samantha's "living dinosaurs" and then we will be making our own dinosaur trinket dishes! Please register ONLY for (child) participants. Do not register adults/caregivers. Please note: there is a two strike policy for all who register f
Yarntwisters (Virtual)
Online
All adult knitters, crocheters, and other needlework crafters should come join this fun stitching social event! Bring your projects and compare notes with other fiber enthusiasts! This event will be held on Zoom. Register to get the Zoom link.
Adult De-Stress Coloring
Demarest - Community Room
Want to de-stress after a long day? Come to the Demarest Library and enjoy some relaxing evening coloring! According to the Mayo Clinic, coloring, "calms the brain and helps your body relax. This can improve sleep and fatigue while decreasing body aches, heart rate, respiration, and feelings of depression and anxiety.
Open Book Reading Club
Elmwood Park - Program Room
Come be a part of our friendly and engaging Book Club, where we explore a new title each month and enjoy great conversation with fellow book lovers. The book for August is "Sunset Beach" by Mary Kay Andrews
Unearth A Story: Dirt Pudding Cups, Grades K-3
Emerson - Meeting Room
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN RESCHEDULED FROM JULY 29TH. A tasty treat you can learn and eat! Learn about the soil layers of the Earth, and create your own edible diagram! Open to the Children of Emerson Only Entering Grades K-3. Registration Required Online. Ingredients we'll be working with: Oreo Cookies - or other chocolate sandwich cookies Butterscotch and Chocolate chips Chocolate Instant Pudding or p
14th Annual Jazz Under the Stars Concert Series: TK Blue
Englewood - Front Lawn
In case of rainouts, the concerts will be added to the end of the schedule. This year the concerts will be 7:30-9 with no intermission. If you want a chair or blanket, you MUST bring your own.
Summer Wind Down: Kurt Gallagher (Ages 2-6 w/Adult)
Fair Lawn - Meeting Room
Summer Wind Down: Kurt Gallagher Ages 2-6 w/Adult Thursday, August 20 from 10:30 am-11:15 am Registration required. Fair Lawn residents only. Join musical funnyman, Kurt Gallagher, as we shake our sillies out and boogie to the beat!
DIY Beach in a Vase For Adults
Fair Lawn - Level B Room
Join Emiliana and decorate glass vase into a beautiful beach scene. The library will provide all other materials needed for this craft. Please be considerate. Do not sign up for this program if you know you will not be able to come. This program is open to adult patrons 18+ and Fair Lawn residents and cardholders only.
Kids Miss Jolie Music
Rezvani Meeting Room
Move and groove with Miss Jolie, as she teaches you songs and dances! All ages. Registration required. In order to allow Franklin Lakes residents priority registration, our class list will be set for a low number until we are able to sort the list manually between residents and non-residents. We appreciate your patience!
TEEN Tie Dye
Franklin Lakes - Front Patio
For one last summer hurrah craft, come to the library to tie dye some shirts and tote bags with us outside! Due to limited supplies and shirt sizes you must register for this craft. GRADES 6-12 ONLY.
Teresa St.Frances Spiritual Medium (As Seen on the Jersey Shore Television Show)
Rezvani Meeting Room
Love never leaves us: it only transforms into energy that we can feel. Join Teresa St. Frances for a life-changing evening speaking to your family and friends, in the spirit world. Teresa will pick from the audience to do several spiritual readings. Teresa St. Frances is an Elmwood Park, NJ-based psychic medium and animal communicator with over 40 years of experience providing spiritual readings,
Kids' Afternoon Movie at the Garfield Library
Garfield - Community Room
Kids’ Afternoon Movie at the Garfield Library Thursday July 30th at 2:00 PM - UP Thursday August 6th at 2:00 PM - RAVA AND THE LAST DRAGON Thursday August 13th at 2:00 PM - RALPH BREAKS THE INTERNET Thursday August 20th at 2:00 PM - FROZEN II Free Events No Registration Required Kids’ Afternoon Movies are sponsored by: Garfield Friends of the Library Garfield Public Library 500 Midland
Know Your Rights and Family Preparedness
Hackensack - Auditorium
A community presentation focused on Immigration Know Your Rights and Family Preparedness (Power of Attorney) will provide important information to help individuals understand their legal rights when interacting with enforcement agencies. The presentation will also highlight the importance of planning ahead to protect children and family members in case of an emergency. Families will learn about Po
Bill's Computer Workshop - iPhone Essentials: Calls, Photos, Settings, Safety & More
Hasbrouck Heights - Large Meeting Room
Learn the everyday features that make your iPhone easier, safer, and less frustrating. Bill's Computer Workshop is a running series covering popular tech topics including: Gmail, Windows Basics, Smartphone Basics, Mac Basics, ChatGPT, Google Suite (Docs, Sheets, Slides), Libby - Hoopla - Kanopy - BCCLS app, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Powerpoint), Scams & phishing via texts and email., Basic Co
Numerology Workshop for Adults
Hillsdale - Meeting Room
"Decode Your Life Path: A Numerology Workshop" Join us for a fun and insightful one-hour workshop exploring the ancient study of numerology — the idea that numbers can reveal patterns and insights about our personalities, strengths, and life paths. In this interactive session, you’ll learn how to calculate and interpret key numbers, such as your Life Path and Expression numbers, using
Color Zentangle for Adults
John W. Salzig Meeting Room
Join us for an afternoon of Zentangle with Mimi Topping. Zentangle is a fun, easy & relaxing method of drawing. Anyone can do it!! Supplies are included. This class is for adults only. Registration is required.
Adult Craft - Book Bedazzling
Lodi - Upstairs
Bedazzle a book cover with rhinestones. Bring your own book! Registration is required. Please register for only one session (Wednesday, August 19 at 1:30 PM OR Thursday, August 20 at 6:00 PM).
Wooden Conversion Jar Craft
Lyndhurst - 3rd Floor
Presented by Silvana Czerwinski of Simple Creations. All supplies provided, and all participants leave with their completed masterpiece. Unfortunately, due to space constrictions, we cannot accommodate children at this event.
Setting the Record Straight: The Real Stories Behind Rock n' Roll
Montvale - Library Activity Room
Join us for a fascinating look behind the music as the author shares firsthand stories from interviews with 100 legendary recording artists. Get the real story behind the legends as you explore the triumphs, challenges, and memorable moments that helped shape the early days of rock and roll. This program will take place in the Library Activity Room.