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Experienced D'n'D Bazaar (Gr 4-6)

Fair Lawn - Maurice M. Pine Public Library

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Readers Roundtable

Fair Lawn - Maurice M. Pine Public Library

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Undersea Silhouette Craft

Glen Rock Public Library

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Kids & Family

Rock 'N' Roll Music & Me

Hackensack - Johnson Public Library

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Mah-Jongg Meet Up

Maywood Public Library

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Monday, September 28

Community & Civic

Experienced D'n'D Bazaar (Gr 4-6)

Fair Lawn - Meeting Room

Experienced D'n'D Bazaar 4:00-5:00 Grades 4-6 Registration Required. Fair Lawn Residents Only. Experienced adventurers are invited to the bazaar to select/switch spells, shop/sell at the market, and change character abilities.

Fair Lawn - Maurice M. Pine Public LibraryResidents onlyMore info →
Arts & Culture

Readers Roundtable

Fair Lawn - Level B Room

This session of the Readers Roundtable, our adult fiction book club, will meet in-person, in the Level B Room. We will be discussing "The Heaven & Earth Grocery Store" by James McBride. Copies will be available at the Circulation desk. The eBook and eAudiobook can be found on Libby. For any questions, or to RSVP for the session, contact Justin Portelli at justin.portelli@fairlawn. bccls.org .

Fair Lawn - Maurice M. Pine Public LibraryMore info →
Arts & Culture

Undersea Silhouette Craft

Glen Rock - Community Room

HIGH-DEMAND PROGRAM Grades Pre-K to 2nd Dive under the sea to say goodbye to summer with this fun craft! Registration is required. **This is a high-demand program! Glen Rock patrons have priority registration for one week, residents of other towns can sign up starting the 23rd.**

Glen Rock Public LibraryMore info →
Kids & Family

Rock 'N' Roll Music & Me

Hackensack - Auditorium, Hackensack - Outside: Library Courtyard; Front Lawn

Mondays: August 31, September 14, 21 and 28 at 11am for ages 1-3 Johnson Public Library and Bach to Rock - River Edge have teamed up to bring you a fun Musical Petting Zoo! This is a parent-and-child music class for ages 1-3, includes fun activities such as a sing-a-along, story time and instrument exploration. This 45-minute class will take place on the library's front lawn. In the event of incle

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Arts & Culture

Mah-Jongg Meet Up

Amphitheater

Drop in to play! 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, social media, and press releases. If you do not wish to be photographed duri

Maywood Public LibraryMore info →
Kids & Family

Maker Monday

Maywood - Makerspace

Adults and accompanied children are welcome to drop in and use our Makerspace. Materials must be purchased and some tools/materials might not be available. Check-in with staff prior to using the space is required.

Maywood Public LibraryMore info →
Arts & Culture

Adult DIY: Felted Pumpkins

Makerspace

Wooly Pets will be here to help us create Felted Pumpkins! *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, social medi

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Arts & Culture

Fall Trivia Night!

Oakland - Meeting Room

Come join the fun. Individuals or teams up to 4 are welcome. The questions are varied so that everyone can share their knowledge and participate! Snacks are provided. Please email: [email protected] if interested.

Oakland Public LibraryMore info →
Books & Learning

Health Screeings with Hackensack Meridan Health

Ramsey - Meeting Room

In-Person Adult Program Monday, September 28th 2pm - 4pm Your health matters! Registered nurses from Hackensack Meridian Health will be at the library conducting wellness screenings. Screenings include: Blood Pressure,Pulse, BMI, Stroke Risk Assessment, Glucose, Total cholesterol *No fasting necessary* Sign-ups required - Register online Questions? Contact Debbie at 201-327-1445 or debbie.burnette

Ramsey Free Public LibraryMore info →
Arts & Culture

Silent Reading Party

Ramsey - Meeting Room

In-Person Adult Program Monday, September 28th 7pm - 8pm Get some books, bring a blanket and enjoy comfy chairs and silent reading time at the library. We’ll have coffee and snacks, soft lighting and a relaxed atmosphere. Stay after to chat and hang out with fellow book lovers. Sign-ups required - Register online Questions? Contact Matt at [email protected]

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Books & Learning

Brush Up on Your English

Rutherford Free Public Library

This program is focused on speaking and listening exercises related to real life situations, which will help students to become more confident and develop practical answers with examples, reasons, and supporting opinions. All English language learners who have some basic English skills are welcome! Please email Miss Tati to receive the Zoom link.

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Arts & Culture

Adult Book Discussion: West with Giraffes by Lynda Rutledge

Teaneck - Auditorium

In 1938, two giraffes survive a hurricane while crossing the Atlantic and become the unlikely stars of a twelve-day road trip to the San Diego Zoo. Inspired by true events, this heartwarming historical adventure follows young Woodrow Nickel as he encounters unforgettable people, animals, and experiences that change his life forever. West with Giraffes is a story of adventure, kindness, love, and t

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Books & Learning

Friends of the Waldwick Library Meeting

Waldwick - Meeting Room

Friends of the Waldwick Public Library is an independent organization of volunteers who work to support library programs and services. If you’re interested in becoming a Friend, feel free to attend our next meeting.

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History & Heritage

Monday Movies - Sheep Detectives

Wyckoff - Shotmeyer Room

George Hardy, a shepherd who loves his sheep and raises them only for their wool. Every night he reads aloud a murder mystery, pretending his sheep can understand, never suspecting that not only can they understand, but they argue for hours afterwards about whodunnit. When George is found dead under mysterious circumstances, the sheep realise at once that it was a murder and think they know everyt

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Kids & Family

Family Crafting Event: Fingerprint Fall Tree!

Demarest - Community Room

Welcome to our new crafting event where parents/caretakers and their children can make crafts together! This month's craft will be Fingerprint Fall Tree! You and your child will work together to create their own fall tree using their hand for the trunk and their fingerprints for the leaves! Note: A Maximum of 3 children for each parent that registers! This event will be in the Demarest Community R

Demarest Public LibraryMore info →
Kids & Family

Kids Mini Animal Building Blocks Grab & Go

Franklin Lakes - Children's Department

Choose an animal to create out of building blocks (similar to LEGO blocks). Projects are available for pick up starting at 10AM and the last day to pick up is October 4. After this time, projects will be passed to wait-listed families. Grades K-5. Registration required.

Franklin Lakes Public LibraryMore info →
Community & Civic

Create Fairy Mushroom Houses

Wyckoff - Monroe Room

Brought to you by popular request, we're making fairy houses out of plant pots and decorative items. Priority is given to Wyckoff cardholders. Non-Wyckoff patrons please call to register.

Wyckoff Public LibraryMore info →
Kids & Family

Teen Volunteer Training: Shelf Reading

Glen Rock - Main Area

Training session for teens that are interested in volunteering as a shelf reader at the library. If you have shelf read in the past, a training session is not necessary unless it's been a while and you'd like a refresher. Before you attend a training session please complete the following items : Fill out this Teen Volunteer Application if you have not already done so Sign up for specific sections

Glen Rock Public LibraryMore info →
Crafts & Making

Crafts for Grown-Ups: Pumpkin Signs

Wood-Ridge - Boro Senior Center

Join us for a relaxing and easy craft project! This craft is for adults only, registration is required. If you register, and don't show, you will be asked to not register again in the future. Supplies are limited.

Wood-Ridge Memorial LibraryMore info →
Arts & Culture

T'ai Chi Chih: A Moving Meditation

Caldwell Dominican Motherhouse, 1 Ryerson Avenue, Caldwell, NJ, 07006, United States

In this workshop, Sister Antonia Cooper, OSF, will invite participants to learn and experience the soft, fluid movements of the T’ai Chi Chih form. New and returning participants are welcome. Classes take place on Mondays, September 21, 28; October 5. Please register in advance at https://caldwellop.org/upcoming-programs.

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