Events

History Club

Ridgefield - Main Reading Room

Leaf Art

River Vale - Community Room

For grades K-5! We will be using leaves from outside and fake leaves to make leaf rubbings and leaf bugs! Registration is required.

Medicare 101

USDR Powers Room

Senior Social - Painting

Washington Twp - Community Room

Join us for a social afternoon of fun! This month, we will use a fall themed template and use a dot technique to paint.

Closing at 3pm for Tenafly Community Night

Tenafly - Outside

We are closing early for Commmunity Night.

Hispanic Heritage Festival

Palisades Park - Main Room

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with performances, games, crafts, and food! More details & schedule coming soon! All ages! No registration!

Library Opens At 11:00

Upper Saddle River - Main Library

Library opens at 11:00 for Staff Meeting

Gen Z Get Together

Waldwick - Meeting Room

Pull up for a night full of community, snacks and conversation with other young people!

Jiggly Wiggly

Allendale - Quilt Room

Come hang out with Ms. Christina as we sing, dance, and play some music! Ages 0-5, registration is required for each child participant. Please note: there is a two strike policy for all who register for programs and no call/no show. Additionally, repeated last-minute (within three days of the program) cancellations (three or more occurrences within a two month period) will also result in a strike.

Dementia Caregiver's Support Group

Allendale - Loft

Are you providing care and support for a loved one with dementia? Do you feel as though no one understands what you are going through? Do you need someone to talk to who is having similar experiences? This second group is open to anyone caring for a family member with Alzheimer’s or other dementias. Registration required through Alzheimer's New Jersey. To register: Visit www.alznj.org or Cal

Just Music and Books

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

Join Miss Jo Anne every week and listen to some stories and sing some songs. 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 regis

Introduction to Crochet With Silvana Tabacci: Pumpkins and Hats for Fall!

Demarest - Community Room

Studies show that crocheting is beneficial for mental health, and a great way to unwind. Come join us and unleash your creativity in the fiber arts! This two week, 4 hour workshop is an introduction to the art of crochet. Attendees will complete either a pumpkin or hat by the end of the workshop. Attendees will also learn: Basic stitches such as the foundation chain and single crochet. Introduced

Tech Assistance Tuesdays

Garfield - Main Room

Have questions about using your devices? Your reference librarian is here to help! Stop by the reference desk anytime between 12-8pm on Tuesdays. Please come with your own device and questions. Can't make it Tuesday? Schedule a 1:1 appointment at the reference desk any time. Free Event. No Registration Required. Tech assistance includes: Operating smartphones, tablets, e-readers, and other tech de

Music & Movement

Hackensack - Auditorium

Tuesdays at 10am for ages 2-5 Sing and dance at our music and movement time for toddlers! This program will take place in the auditorium. Registration is not required. Questions? Contact Mari at [email protected] or 201-343-4169 x19.

Club de Lectura en Español / Spanish Book Club

Hackensack - Gallery Space

Sea parte de nuestro Club de Lectores para adultos donde hablaremos de libros escritos en Español. El libro de este mes es: Hasta que empieza a brillar por Andres Neuman Es una novela biográfica, que rinde homenaje a María Moliner. Una mujer, madre de 4 hijos que concibió y redactó un monumental diccionario a sus 50 años. Reivindica su legado, su brillante

Mah Jongg Lessons

Ho-Ho-Kus - Adult Room

Beginner Mah Jongg lessons. Supplies will be provided. Must commit to attending all 5 sessions. Tuesdays, 6:00pm - 8:00pm. 9/15, 9/22, 9/29, 10/6, 10/13 Exclusively for Ho-Ho-Kus residents . * This registration enrolls you in the full 5-class schedule. No need to register for each class individually. Registration will open on Thursday, August 20 at 8:30pm.

Play-Doh Playdate

New Milford - Children's Room

Join us for a free, unstructured playtime with Play-Doh! This hands-on activity encourages creativity, builds fine motor skills, and supports sensory exploration. Fun Play-Doh tools will be provided. 2 ½ years -5 years Tuesdays at 10:30am Caregivers must remain with their child. Registration not required. For more information please e-mail our children's librarian Miss Shannon at: childrens

Pokemon Club

New Milford - Small Meeting Room

Come and hang out with Pokemon fans! This event will include Pokemon Trading Card Game and activities. Materials are provided. No trading of personal cards is allowed during the program. Registration recommended. Drop-ins welcome when space allows.

Advanced ESL

Palisades Park - Meeting Room

For high intermediate and advanced ESL students who want to strengthen all their English skills. Classes will take place in-person at the library. Registration not required! For more info call: 201-585-4150 Learn to read advanced texts (like the NY times) by recognizing context. Improve listening skills. Work on pronunciation, intonation, and phrasing.

Beginner ESL For Spanish Speakers

Palisades Park - Meeting Room

Join us in person at the library for a Beginner ESL class for Spanish speakers, hosted by COFIA. Classes are free. Registration is not required. If you have any questions, please email: [email protected]