Bergen County Events Calendar

The Winter Express (all ages)

USDR Powers Room

Program Details All aboard, join Steve the Magic Conductor for a magical adventure! Volunteers will help search for clues to solve a mystery in this fun-filled train themed magic show packed with comedy. Age Range This program is for all ages . Registration Required Each family must register to attend . Family programs are priority to Upper Saddle River Library card-holders . Photography Notice Ph

Virtual Author Event: Ana Hebra Flaster

Online

What happens when the country you love forces you out, leaving you just 48 hours to abandon everything you’ve ever known? Join us for an extraordinary online conversation with author and essayist Ana Hebra Flaster as we discuss her sweeping yet deeply intimate memoir, Property of the Revolution: From a Cuban Barrio to a New Hampshire Mill Town on Tuesday, December 8th at 2 PM. Register and a

Adult Arts and Crafts: Holiday Baubles

Northvale - Community Meeting Room: Back

Get into the festive spirit with this cozy, hands-on workshop where participants design and paint their own holiday baubles! Using a mix of acrylic paints, metallic accents, and creative prompts, each person will take home 2–3 beautifully customized ornaments, perfect for decorating a tree, gifting, or adding a personal touch to the holidays. No prior experience needed, just bring your imagi

Kids Holiday Sewing Workshop - BESTIES FOREVER PILLOW

Wallington - Wallington Veterans Memorial Library

Kids between grades 4th - 12th can join this workshop to sew their own besties forever pillow to take home with Ms.Ellen. Limited Seats Available Registration Required!

Adults Holiday Sewing Workshop

Wallington - Meeting Room

Join us to sew a holiday themed pot-holder perfect for handling hot handles! Limited seats available. Registration required! Wallington patrons will have priority during the first week of registration beginning November 17th at 6:00 PM. Non-residents will be able to register beginning November 24th. You must enter a library card number to register, regardless of residence. Registrations without a

Gingerbread Cookie Decorating Event (Grades K-3)

Bogota - 2nd Floor Senior Center

Kids in Grades K-3 can join Steph's Baking Boutique for a fun gingerbread cookie decorating event. This event is for children in grades K-3 Register one spot per child.

Holiday Lights of NYC

Wyckoff - Shotmeyer Room

Join Mario Medici for a look at the beautiful holiday lights of NYC. From Rockefeller Center to the shops on Fifth Avenue, learn about key sights that will get you in the holiday spirit!

When Abdominal Pain is More Than Just a Stomachache

Holy Name Medical Center, Teaneck

6:00 PM – 7:00 PM

Makers Lab (Grades K-2)

Bogota - 2nd Floor Senior Center

Kids in grades K-2 can come do STEAM inspired projects. Teamwork and creativity will be encouraged. Register one spot per child.

(YA) Teen Tuesday: DIY Gift Crafts

Hackensack - Auditorium

Decorate gift bags and make your own tags! All Teen Tuesday events are FREE and open to students in Grades 7-12. No advanced sign up is required!

Make a Resin Ornament for Adults-Hillsdale Cardholder only

Hillsdale - Meeting Room

Friends Tuesday Matinee, adults

Tenafly - Friends Room

No registration. Tenafly Library Friends present... Marty Supreme Marty Mauser, a young man with a dream no one respects, goes to hell and back in pursuit of greatness. Rating: R, Running time: 2 hours, 29 minutes

Teen Craft - Washi Tape Notebooks & Bookmarks, teen ages 11+

Tenafly - Friends Room

*** Registration required. For teens ages 11+ only. Work with Ms. Florence to decorate notebooks and bookmarks with washi tape to keep or gift during the holidays!

Just Music and Books

Bergenfield - Children's Activity Room (2nd Floor)

Listen to some stories and sing some songs with Ms. Jo Anne. Stay for a short time after storytime for some free play and socialization For Ages 3 - 5. Registration is required on our online calendar and will open four weeks before the event; please register for ALL the sessions you'll be attending. Bergenfield residents only. Only one adult per registered child. Adults must register each child at

Stress Less & Color

Bergenfield - Friends Meeting Room (Lower Level)

Relax and enjoy a fun coloring session for adults. Coloring pages and supplies will be provided. No experience needed - just come, color, and have fun! For adults. Registration required.

Teen Craft Kit

Bogota - Young Adult Area

Stop by the library to pick up our newest activity for teens! Kits will be available to pick up inside the library. No registration or reservations required. Please note that crafts are available on a first come, first served basis. Only 1 craft per person permitted. Be sure to share your craft results to our Facebook or Instagram pages - @bogotalibrarynj!

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: October 6th - December 15th / *No Class 11/17 Reg

Not-So-Young-Adult Book Club

Fair Lawn - Reference Room

YA books are not just for the young! Come and join a lively discussion with other adults. New people are always welcome. This meeting will be in-person. Registration is not required, however you may email [email protected] to get meeting reminders and updates.

Library Tours / Tours por la Biblioteca

Hackensack - Front Lobby

Enjoy a VIP tour of the library. Learn about the fascinating history of JPL. Tours are in English or Spanish. Registration is suggested but not required. All are welcome. Questions? Contact Michelle at [email protected] _____ Disfrute de una visita VIP a la biblioteca. Conozca la fascinante historia de JPL. Las visitas se realizan en inglés o español. Se recomienda inscribirse,

(R) Writer's Workshop

Hackensack - Johnson Room

Calling all poets, short story writers, novelists, and memoirists to participate in Johnson Public Library's new writer's workshop. We will meet on the second Tuesday of every month from 6:30-8:30 PM. Bring a short sample of what you're working on to the meeting. Everyone will have the opportunity to read their work and receive and give supportive constructive feedback. To register, please contact