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Tuesday, August 25
Puzzle Race
Oradell - South Reading Room
Compete to be the fastest team to finish a 500 piece puzzle! Prizes will be awarded to the winning team. Registration is required. Please register once for your entire team. Maximum four people per team. Not recommended for children under age 12.
Jigsaw Puzzle Contest
Allendale - Main Room
Teams will compete to see who can put together a 500-piece puzzle in the fastest time! Tuesday August 25th 6:30-8:30 pm - Please plan on arriving a few minutes early. Reading Room at the Lee Memorial Library Each team must consist of 2 - 4 members. (You form your own team.) Space is limited to four teams, so please don’t sign up unless you are reasonably sure you can attend. You will be cont
Virtual Author Talk: Beronda Montgomery
Online
Join us for a riveting conversation with award-winning biologist Beronda Montgomery as we discuss her book, When Trees Testify: Science, Wisdom, History, and America’s Black Botanical Legacy . Combining the wisdom of science and history with stories from her own path to botany, Montgomery talks to majestic trees, and in this unique and compelling narrative, they answer. Click here to Registe
Family Crafting Event: Watercolor Fish
Demarest - Community Room
Welcome to our crafting event where parents/caretakers and their children can make crafts together! This month's craft will be Water Color Fish! Come swim through the last days of summer with us at the library! Note: A Maximum of 3 children for each parent that registers! This event will be in the Demarest Community Room to allow for more space and less cramping
Books and Babies (18 months and under)
Elmwood Park - Program Room
Come join us in the Program Room for stories, songs, and rhymes for children under 18 months and their caregivers. Register to reserve your spot by clicking the blue registration button.
Play and Build (Ages 3 and under)
Elmwood Park - Program Room
For our youngest patrons, a chance to socialize and play! Work collaboratively with other engineers and let your inspiration flow. Register to reserve your spot by clicking the blue registration button.
Baby & Me, Newborn-age 2
Emerson - Meeting Room
Parents and caregivers , this class is for you and your little ones, just follow along! Join us for an introduction to songs, dance and finger plays with stuffed animals and rhymes! Newborn to Age 2. Open to all families. Registration is required for each date per child. Register each child's name, or parent/guardian if preferred. Tuesdays at 11am: July 7th - August 25th / *No Class 7/28 Registrat
Bedazzle With Diamond Art & A Fun Movie!
Rezvani Meeting Room
You can easily elevate everyday objects—such as phone cases, notebooks, books, frames, lipstick case, water bottles, and more! Bring the item to class that you would like to bedazzle. Glue, diamond art and pens are included to use in the class! A fun movie will be playing as we bedazzle.
Teen Tuesday's: Summer Send-Off
Garfield - Karen's Corner (teen Room)
☀️🎉 One Last Teen Tuesday! 🎉☀️ Don't miss our Summer Send-Off ! 📅 Tuesday, August 25 🕛 12–3 PM ✨ Make your own mini bookshelf 🎮 Play games & win prizes 📚 Grab FREE Teen ARCs & bookish goodies 🎵 Listen to music 🍿 Enjoy snacks 🎟️ Summer Reading Finale! Turn in your completed stamp card at the start of the event for a chance to win our grand prize raffle featuring a Bluetooth speaker,
Read with Oliver
Garfield - Children's Room
Oliver, 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 Oliver. Registration is required. Tuesday July 28th from 4:00PM to 5:00PM Tuesday August 25th from 4:00PM to 5:00PM Call or Stop in the Library to Register Garfield Public Library 500 Midland Avenue Garfield, NJ 07026 973-478-3800
Play Mah Jongg
Ho-Ho-Kus - Adult Room
Come play Mah-Jongg at the library! This is NOT a lesson or class. This is a play session for those who already know the basics of the game and have their own 2026 Mah Jongg Card. Mah Jongg set will be provided. Players will be seated by time of arrival. Plan to arrive 5 minutes early so we can begin playing promptly at 6pm. *Priority registration for Ho-Ho-Kus residents.
Lego Pals
New Milford - Children's Room
Team up with a teen volunteer to build Lego challenges together. Each week you will be tasked with a different topic or theme. For ages 4 and up. Registration recommended. Drop-ins welcome when space allows.
Candle Painting (Adult Program)
New Milford - Large Meeting Room
Stop by the library to relax and paint taper candles using colored wax! These will be a pretty statement piece in your home or work well as a gift. The original program was cancelled due to the weather. Priority will be given to New Milford residents.
Terrific Tuesdays - Dave Fields All Stars
Paramus - Bandshell - 116 E. Century Road
Paramus Cultural Arts Council Terrific Tuesdays Summer Concert Series The Valley Hospital Paramus Bandshell 116 E. Century Road (behind the Library) • All concerts 7:00pm* August 25 – Dave Fields All Stars: Blues, Rock, Funk & More (Thank you, Rotary!) Bandshell located behind the Main Library, 116 E. Century Road, Paramus, NJ 07652. Info/rain line: 201-599-ARTS (2787). Please bring a c
D&D Adventure Club
River Vale - Community Room
For Grades 3 - 5 Registration is required. Have you ever wanted to star in your own fantasy adventure? Well now you can with one of the most popular games on the planet, Dungeons and Dragons! If you have fun, consider coming back next month to go on our next DnD Adventure together! We will be meeting the last available Tuesday of every month. SEATING IS LIMITED!!! Things you need to know before pl
Outdoor Concert Series: The Homegrown String Band
River Vale - Back Patio
Bring your own chair or blanket. This concert will take place on the patio behind the library. Rain Date: September 1 at 6 PM A family band with a unique repertoire of original and traditional music, the Homegrown String Band adds their own musical DNA to an American tradition, performing original acoustic arrangements of the traditional music that has become part of the popular roots and folk roc
Movie Screening: You, Me & Tuscany
Rutherford - Auditorium
Join us for a monthly movie screening, sponsored by the Friends of the Library. You, Me & Tuscany (PG-13) When a woman crashes at an empty Italian villa, posing as the owner's fiancée, she discovers an unexpected romance that could transform her life. Starring: Halle Berry, Regé-Jean Page, and Lorenzo de Moor. Complimentary popcorn will be served. No registration necessary.
Adult Needle Felting - Brontosaurus
Saddle Brook - Conference Room
Join us for a felting workshop as we learn the art of transforming wool fibers into a Brontosaurus. Whether you’re a beginner or experienced, this program is perfect for anyone interested in exploring the world of felting. Program is 1-1.5 hours. Space is limited. Registration is required. Ages 18+ Non-Saddle Brook Residents may sign up on Thursday, August 13 at 9:00am.
Meditation with Mark
Waldwick - Meeting Room
Mark VanBuren, author and certified yoga/meditation instructor will lead the classes introducing the students to the positive benefits of mindfulness and meditation. Meditation can give you a sense of calm, peace and balance that can benefit your emotional well-being and your overall health. Better focus through regular meditation may increase memory and mental clarity. Free and open to all.
[CANCELLED] Inspect Your Gadget
Hackensack - Oritani Conference Room
Need help figuring out your new phone, tablet, e-reader, or laptop? Want to find out about the free e-resources available to you with your library card? Bring your charged-up device & we will answer your questions! Questions? Contact Madelynn, (201) 343-4169 ext. 22, [email protected]