Events

Summer Music & Movement with Miss Maria

East Rutherford - Meeting Room

Join Miss Maria for stories and scarf songs! All ages are welcomed. Due to the popularity of the program, East Rutherford residents will have priority when registering.

Preschool Storytime & Craft, Ages 2-5

Emerson - Meeting Room

Create a Father's Day craft and enjoy storytime with your little one(s). This class is suitable for Ages 2-5 and is structured for Preschool readiness! Wednesday, June 17th @ 1pm Registration Open Now! Registration is required for each craft. One (1) craft per child. Restrictions apply: During the registration process, choose to do the craft In-Person (Open to All Families) or as a Grab & Go (Open

Women & Money Roundtable Series, How to Make Sense of Today's Financial Markets on Zoom

Englewood - Online

The Women & Money Roundtable Series is a way to empower and educate women of any age on financial matters that affect their lives. Englewood patrons are invited to participate in the roundtables on a monthly basis.There will be different topics each month, along with a basic background of money matters. You MUST register through the link provided below. It is the only way to receive the link. http

Juneteenth Painting with Pinspiration (Ages 7 to 11)

Englewood - Children's Room

Celebrate Juneteenth by creating a unique canvas painting. Program for ages 7 to 11 will take place on Wednesday, June 17 at 4:00 PM . Please fill out one registration form per child. *Please cancel your registration if you cannot attend a program. **Attendees will not be admitted to the program if arrival is 10 minutes after start time.

French Conversation (Zoom)

Englewood - Online

Parlez-vous Français? If you would like to practice French, come join us via Zoom Wednesdays at 7pm. To register, please email [email protected]

Kate @ Opportunity Center

Fair Lawn - Meeting Room, Fair Lawn - Outside

Family Fingerpaint Night (Families of All Ages)

Fair Lawn - Meeting Room

Wednesday, June 17 from 6:30pm-7:15pm Families of All Ages Registration required. Fair Lawn residents only. Feel the creativity flow as your fingerpaint together and create a family collage!

Adult Board Game Club (Zoom)

Online

Looking to play some games online with staff and patrons? Our Adult Board Game Club is now virtual and meets weekly on Wednesdays at 7pm. If you are an adult and are interested in playing, email Justin here and he'll tell you more and send you an invitation to our meetings. We have played some party games, strategy games, and much more.

Chess Club

Fair Lawn - Board Room

Join other Chess enthusiasts for this drop-in chess club on Level B to the left of the globe. This Chess club will meet weekly in the summer. This program is for adults, children may join in with adult supervision.

Children's Library Card Art Contest (PreK-Grade 5)

Franklin Lakes Public Library

The Franklin Lakes Public Library is excited to invite community members to get creative by participating in a library card design contest! The winning submissions will be printed in time for National Library Card Sign-up Month in September 2026! There will be one first place winner for each category: adults, teens, and children. Stop by the Children's Room on select dates throughout May and June

Tai Chi Class with Alex Perkel

Rezvani Meeting Room

Alex is a certified Tai Chi and Qi Gong instructor with extensive training, including studies at the renowned Shaolin Monastery in China. Additionally, he has participated many time's in the U.S. Open Martial Arts Competition, further deepening his experience in these traditional arts. His goal is to share the benefits of Tai Chi with others, promoting relaxation, balance, and overall well-being.

TEEN Game Lounge

Rezvani Meeting Room

Drop in to our Teen Game Lounge to chill out, eat some snacks, and play a few rounds of anything from Mario Kart on Switch, Just Dance on Wii, or some good old fashioned board games! Come by anytime between 3PM-5PM. This is a drop in event so no registration is required. GRADES 6-12 ONLY.

Father's Day Card

Garfield - Children's Room

Children of all ages are welcome to stop in the library to make a father's day card. All supplies will be provides. Garfield Public Library 500 Midland Avenue Garfield, NJ 07026

Adult Craft Pipe Cleaner Cornflowers

Garfield - Community Room

Create beautiful homemade cornflowers out of pipe cleaners with us!

Sound Bath Session

Garfield - Community Room

Join us for free sound bath healing sessions at the library, led by Oneness Healing. A sound bath is a meditative experience where you lie down and are "bathed" in sound waves and vibrations. The sound calms the mind, reduces stress, and promotes physical healing. Bring your own mat, or use one of ours. Free Event, No Registration Required. Garfield Public Library 500 Midland Ave Garfield, NJ 973-

Special Needs Social Group

Garfield - Children's Room

Wednesday June 17th from 6:00 - 7:00PM Who Is It For? Children with special needs who are ages 2 to 6 years old. Parents must stay for the duration of the program. What To Expect? A relaxed playgroup with a low-pressure, inclusive environment for children to explore activities at their own pace while caregivers connect. Free Group. No Registration Required. Garfield Public Library 500 Midland Aven

Knit & Crochet Club (Adults)

Glen Rock - Quiet Room 1

Adults are invited to join us at the Glen Rock Public Library for the Knit & Crochet Club! Bring your project (supplies not provided by the Library) and join with others who also love to knit and crochet and craft together. This is a drop-in event; registration is not required.

Therapeutic Benefits of Journaling (Adults)

Glen Rock - Main Area

This two hour workshop provides an overview of how Journaling can be utilized as a healing tool. In this workshop, examples of findings from scientific research studies will be shared. Participants will receive writing prompts that can be used for different situations in life—and we’ll have a few minutes to write together!

[CANCELLED] ESL Conversation Class

Hackensack - Oritani Conference Room

These classes are for learners with high-intermediate to advanced English proficiency. They are designed to help you feel more comfortable speaking English in social settings by building vocabulary and improving pronunciation. No registration required. Questions? Contact Michelle at 551-286-8244 or [email protected]

(R) Hackensack Creates...Pipe Cleaner Flowers

Hackensack - Auditorium

Welcome back to Hackensack Creates-the craft program for adults. We meet on the third Wednesday of the month to put together something fun. Adults age 18+ only please. This month we will be making Pipe Cleaner Flowers! To register, fill out the form below. Questions? Email [email protected]