Events

IFC Film Club - Swimming Pool (2003)

Oradell - North Reading Room

T​he IFC (Independent * Foreign * Classic) Film Club​ meets every fourth Monday of the month at 7pm for discussion. If you are interested in attending and participating, please watch the film on your own before the session. The program is free and open to anyone interested, so join us in the North Reading Room of the Library for the next meeting.

Gems Rock!

Allendale - Quilt Room

Ages 3 and up. Dinosaurs Rock! will be visiting to show us some of their beautiful gems and minerals. After we learn more about them (and touch them!) we will be panning for our own gem and mineral specimens! 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, repea

Bogota's Test Kitchen

Bogota - 2nd Floor Senior Center

Do you enjoy reading cookbooks and testing new recipes? Then join the club! Each month, a cookbook is selected for members to explore. Participants make a recipe from the book at home to share at our monthly meeting, where we’ll discuss the book and recipes. In August, we'll be using That Sounds So Good: 100 Real-Life Recipes for Every Day of the Week by Carla Lalli Music. Copies of the book

TAB Animal Cookie Decorating

Demarest - Program Room

Join us for a brief presentation on endangered animals and some cookie decorating! Please email [email protected] about any food allergies.

Battle of the Books (Gr 4-6)

Fair Lawn - Meeting Room

The Battle of the Books Battle the First: Wed., July 29 from 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Battle the Second: Mon., Aug. 24 from 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Fair Lawn residents only. Read two books and come to the battle prepared to defend your knowledge. Two separate battles will take place throughout the summer and must be registered separately. Ask at the children’s desk for copies of the battle books. See the

Kids Sticker Swap

Rezvani Meeting Room

Join in our library sticker swap. Perfect for back to school! Participants should bring their own stickers to swap. Please ensure stickers are appropriate for all ages. Grades K-5. Registration required.

Learn to Play Whist (New Class Added)

Franklin Lakes - Tech Lab

Learn to play colonial America's favorite card game! Originally created in England, it was brought over to the colonies and was the most popular game to play in taverns, parlors, and even battle camps. Bring a partner or meet a new friend here to be paired with.

Community-2-Care Lung+Environment Program with Hackensack Meridian Health

Garfield - Community Room

Program includes: Program materials Refreshments Tailored navigation to health and social needs. Assessments for free/low cost lung cancer screening and radon test Community-2-Care Lung + Environment (C2C+E) is a community based program raising awareness about lung health, the importance of lung cancer screening and radon testing. Join us as we discuss lung health, cancer prevention, and how to ge

Digital Literacy Class - Email Etiquette and Maintenance

Harold Ficke Conference Room

Join us on Mondays at 1-2pm for weekly tech classes! Each week, we'll tackle a different aspect of technology to make sure you have the right skills to thrive in an increasingly digitized world! The schedule is as follows: August 3rd - Basic Computer Skills August 10th - Device Troubleshooting August 17th - Cyber Security (Guest Speaker) August 24th - Email Etiquette and Maintenance August 31st -

Talent Booking with Raquel Bruno

John W. Salzig Meeting Room

Join us for an engaging chat with acclaimed producer Raquel Bruno as she pulls back the curtain on the entertainment industry. Working with some of the top actors and musicians in the business, Raquel brings a wealth of firsthand experience and insider knowledge to the conversation. From the creative process to the countless details audiences never see, Raquel offers an honest and unfiltered look

Read to a Therapy Dog

Lyndhurst - Children's Room

For children ages 5 and up. Do you want to build your confidence in reading? Come read to a certified therapy dog. Children can read any book of their choice. Ask a librarian if you need assistance choosing a book.

Adult DIY: Felt Phone fridge magnets

Makerspace

Create your own felt fridge magnet that looks like a flip phone! *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 and online publicity, website, socia

An Evening with Benjamin Franklin

Montvale - Library Activity Room

Step back into the Revolutionary era with historical interpreter Jack Sherry as Benjamin Franklin. Through humor, storytelling, and firsthand accounts, Mr. Franklin will share tales from his remarkable life, including his electrical experiments, Poor Richard's Almanac , and his role in the founding of the United States. This engaging and educational presentation brings one of America's most influe

Lunch with the Librarian

New Milford - Large Meeting Room

Join us for a picnic and enjoy a storytime while you eat. You supply lunch and a blanket, we bring the stories. Best for ages 2-5. Caregiver must attend. Registration required. This program will meet outside at the rear of the building, weather-permitting. In case of poor weather, we will move to the large program room.

Coco Movie Matinee

Palisades Park - Meeting Room

Join us for a viewing of Coco. Popcorn will be served. All ages welcome. No registration required. Questions? Contact Jacqueline at [email protected]

Remembering 1976: Our Bicentennial Stories

Paramus - Main - 116 E. Century Road

Schedule one-on-one interviews with our google form June 1- August 30 https://forms.gle/4PkmdrDifmjggPvC7 In celebration of America’s 250th birthday, we invite community members to share their personal memories of the Bicentennial year, 1976. From local parades and neighborhood barbecues to national moments and the nationwide celebrations connected to the United States Bicentennial, every st

Beginner Mah Jongg

River Vale - Community Room

Learn how to play American Mah Jongg at the library. This class is a three-part series. Please only register if you are able to attend all sessions. Adult players only. River Vale residents receive priority. Registration required. Registration will open up for non-residents on August 12 at 1 PM.

Teen Tie-Dye! FT. Splash Lab

Wyckoff - Monroe Room

Join Maria from Splash Lab Experience for a tie-dye session! Blank T-shirts, socks and instructions will be provided. This program is limited to teens entering grades 6 & up!

Gems and Archaeology Rock!

Allendale - Quilt Room

Ages 3 and up. Step into the fascinating world of archaeology, where ancient secrets lie hidden beneath the earth—and you get to uncover them! In our exciting Gems in Archaeology program, young explorers will discover how gemstones like rubies, emeralds, sapphires, and amethyst were more than just beautiful decorations. These gems were used by ancient civilizations in powerful ways—for

RESCHEDULED Summer Concert Series in Lincoln Park

Due to Thursday’s forecast the 8/20 concert will take place Monday 8/24 The Summer Concert Series returns to the Band Shell at Lincoln Park (across the street from Borough Hall, 176 Park Ave) on Thursday evenings from 7:30-9:30pm July 9th through August 20, 2026. JULY 9th - JUNGLE HABITATJULY 16th - RUTHERFORD COMMUNITY BANDJULY 23rd - SCHOOL OF ROCKJULY 30th - RUCKUSAUG 6th - THE DIVAS BANDAUG 13