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Wednesday, June 17

Community & Civic

Read to Bentley the Therapy Dog

Allendale - Children's Room

All ages, no registration required! Come read to our best buddy Bentley the poodle! He is excited to see everyone and give them big tail waves :)

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History & Heritage

Highlights of the Jersey Shore

Allendale - Quilt Room

The Jersey Shore has a great deal more to offer than soft sand, sun, and surf. Take the “plunge” and travel along with Mario Medici from Sandy Hook to Cape May and you’ll discover an array of fascinating towns and history to go with them. Lighthouses, beaches, forts, historic buildings, shipwrecks, among the discoveries, so be sure to bring your note pads, as you may wish to writ

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Books & Learning

Talk to the Social Work Intern

Bergenfield - Conference Room (2nd Floor)

The Bergenfield Library strives to develop cooperative relationships with community organizations and local governmental agencies. To further the our goal of connecting our community with the resources you need, we offer the services of our Social Work intern (Master of Social Work student) who can assist you with: Finding community resources and providing agency referral Completing applications f

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Kids & Family

Music & Movement: Baby Zumbini with Ms Tina

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

Enjoy Baby Zumbini where you will dance and move with your baby the whole time. For Ages 1 - 4. 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. This program is for Bergenfield residents only. Only one adult per registered child. Adults must register each child attending the program separately. Plea

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Books & Learning

Project Healthy Bones

Bergenfield - Friends Meeting Room (Lower Level)

Project Healthy Bones is a 24-week exercise and education program for older women and men at risk for, or who have, osteoporosis. The program includes exercises that target the body’s larger muscle groups to improve strength, balance, and flexibility. The 24-week curriculum also features sessions on the importance of exercise, nutrition, safety, and drug therapy. Please wear comfortable clot

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Books & Learning

Wednesday Afternoon Movies

Bergenfield - Friends Meeting Room (Lower Level)

Fancy a break in the middle of the week? Come to the library at 1:00pm to watch a movie with us! Pick up a flyer at the library for a full list of this month's showings.

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Kids & Family

[CANCELLED] Healthy Habits with NJ4S

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

Due to sudden circumstances, this program has been cancelled. A holistic, developmentally-appropriate health education and prevention program for children. It aims to help children understand the complexities of healthy choices through fun hands-on activities that utilize educational songs, group activities, and books. For Grades K - 2. Registration is required on our online calendar and will open

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Kids & Family

Decorate a Mini Flower Pot

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

Come in and decorate a clay flower pot. Dirt and seeds will be provided. For Grades K - 5. Registration is required on our online calendar and will open four weeks before the event. Only one adult per registered child. Adults must register each child attending the program separately. Children must belong to the appropriate age group in order to register for a program. Please be advised that librar

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Kids & Family

Tiny But Mighty Storytime

Bogota - 2nd Floor Senior Center

Join Mr. Tommy for a fun storytime geared towards youngsters ages 0-3. This program will include a combination of stories and songs that will keep your children engaged the whole time! One spot per child and registration is required. **Please note that there will be no storytime on 4/1**

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Kids & Family

Lego Hangout Day

Bogota - 2nd Floor Senior Center

Relax and let your creative ideas flow as you build with Legos! Register each child for the event.

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Books & Learning

Crochet Club

Bogota - 2nd Floor Senior Center

All crocheters are welcome to join the Crochet Club! Gather with others as you work on your own projects. Supplies are provided by the Library. Please note: there is no teacher, so this is not a good program for someone who wants to learn. But if you have a little experience and are looking for a fun informal environment this is the program for you! Registration is recommended.

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Kids & Family

Don't Wait Until September to Seek Special Education Services (Virtual)

Bogota - 2nd Floor Senior Center & Online

Join Laura C. Gonzalez of Education Law LLC for a talk via Zoom on seeking special education services for your child. With summer soon upon us, families may not realize that if they are seeking special education evaluations or other special education services for their children for SY 2026/2027, they should not wait until September to initiate that process. Special Education Special Services depar

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Books & Learning

Adult Book Club

Closter - Conference Room

Meeting every 3rd Wednesday at 3pm to discuss the title of the month. Interested in joining our book club? Please contact the library at [email protected].

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Books & Learning

Adult Chair Yoga

Demarest - Community Room

Come join us for a relaxing chair yoga session at the library with instructor Lori Brophy!

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Kids & Family

ESL Conversation Group

Demarest - Teen Room

Improve your English speaking skills through conversation practice here at Demarest! We are a small handful of local students meeting on a weekly basis. Most of us have a basic to intermediate level of speaking. Masks are optional and everyone is welcome to attend. No registration required. Our group meets downstairs in the Teen Room at the library , located at 90 Hardenburgh Avenue. Contact geo.v

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Books & Learning

Beginner American Mah-Jongg Open Play

Demarest - Community Room

Come to The Demarest Library on Wednesday evenings to practice Mahjong with other beginners! THIS IS NOT A CLASS IT IS A CASUAL SPACE FOR BEGINNERS TO PRACTICE/ MEET OTHER PLAYERS

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Books & Learning

Knitting Club (Zoom)

Online

Talk patterns and projects, share tips and tricks, and socialize while you slip stitches. New members & out-of-towners always welcome! Meetings are held via Zoom. Email [email protected] to receive a link to join. (Please note: this is not a class!) The Demarest Knitting Club also meets on the first Wednesday of the month in person: bccls.libcal.com/calendar/demarest/KnittingClub26

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Kids & Family

2026 Summer Reading

Dumont's Dixon Homestead Library

Sign up for Summer Reading and be entered to win prizes! We offer Summer Reading options for all ages, registration required! Go to dumontlibrary.org for more information and sign up!

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Kids & Family

JUV Books & Crafts Storytime (for Ages 2-5 Years with a Caregiver) No registration

Dumont - All Purpose Room 2

Join us for stories, rhymes and fun at Library. For children ages 2 - 5 years with a caregiver. Registration is not required to attend. In the event of inclement weather, please check our Library Facebook and Instagram page for closures.

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Kids & Family

JUV Book Club - Readers Club (for 4th - 6th Grade) REGISTRATION REQUIRED

Dumont - All Purpose Room 1

Join us at the Library for book discussions and fun book-related crafts/games! Readers Club is for children in 4th - 6th Grade. Registration is required and space is limited. A library card is required for registration. Signing up means you will be registered for all book club dates in this session. Once registered, you can visit the Circulation Desk with your library card to pick-up a copy of the

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