Events

Adult Summer Reading Challenge

Paramus - Main - 116 E. Century Road

Adult Summer Reading Challenge June 12- September 7 We want you to read, we want you to log, we want you to win! Log books you read to yourself, books you read to your partner, books you read to your children, log books you read to your goldfish. Each title you log and review you write will enter you into a virtual weekly raffle for gift cards to movie tickets to AMC theaters. Participants will re

High School Summer Reding Challenge

Paramus - Main - 116 E. Century Road

High School Summer Reading Challenge June 12-September 7 Log the books you read and earn rewards. Receive a gift card after you read and log your 3rd book. Every participant who meets the challenge requirements gets entered into our Grand Prize raffle—winner announced September 15th during school hours! Log books on beanstack. Photographs and/or video may be taken at this event. By taking pa

BrightView Book Club

Paramus -BrightView Senior Living (396 Forest Avenue)

BrightView Book Club The Island of the Sea Women by Lisa See June 17 , 11am- 12pm (Wednesday) Many residents at Brightview have difficulty leaving the building, making it challenging for them to participate in our library programs. As you know, these programs have been a wonderful way to meet new community members and build enjoyable relationships. Brightview is located at 396 Forest Avenue. This

Reading Pals with Juniper Village

Paramus - Main - 116 E. Century Road

Reading Pals with Juniper Village June 17 4:00-4:45pm Grades K-4 Join us for this intergenerational book group. When kids read with assisted-living residents, everyone has fun! Register two weeks in advance. 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 i

Fashion Stitches: Open Sewing Lab

Paramus - Main - 116 E. Century Road

Fashion Stitches: Open Sewing Lab June 17 - September 2, 6-8 pm (Wednesday) every week except 7/29, 8/5, and 8/12 Join us for a new Open Sewing Session at the Paramus Public Library—an extension of our popular Fashion Stitches classes! This relaxed, drop-in session is designed to support anyone working on sewing projects, whether you’re finishing up a piece from class or tackling somet

Play Cafe

Ramsey - Meeting Room

In-Person Program For newborns - 3 years old Wednesdays from 10am - 12:00pm June: 3, 10 & 17 July: 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29 August: 5, 13 & 19 Join us for a cozy Coffee and Playtime at the Ramsey Library, where babies and toddlers can explore, play, and learn! This delightful event offers a safe and stimulating environment for your little ones to enjoy interactive play with other children. While the kids

Veritas Essay Coaching Seminar

Ramsey - Meeting Room

In-Person Program Wednesday, June 17th 7:00pm - 8:00pm Join nationally recognized college essay coaches Kim Festa and Jake Gursaly for an inside look at how the college essay has become one of the most important - and misunderstood - parts of the application process. Sign-ups required - Register online Questions? Contact Debbie at 201-327-1445 or [email protected]

Computers 1-1 for Beginners

Ridgefield Park - Reference Room

Looking for help setting up an email account? Unsure how to use Microsoft Word? Interested in learning more about Google Drive? Then register for our computer classes! Sign up to meet one-on-one with Hayley, the Young Adult/Reference Librarian, to learn more how to make the most of the most commonly used technology, including: Email How to create an account How to compose an email How to reply to

Friends of the Library Meeting

Ridgefield - Main Conference Room

TEENS: First Aid & CPR Training for Teens ages 15-17 years old

Ridgefield - Main Conference Room

*Learn First Aid & CPR and become a lifesaver in your home, school, workplace, and community. *Be certified with (one) 1 hour CPR / First Aid / AED Training *Registration required. Ridgefield residents. *

Declaration of Independence: America's 250th Birthday

Ridgefield - Main Conference Room

*Adults only, please. Registration is encouraged - not required.

Baby Time

River Vale - Community Room

For ages 0 - 2. Come listen to stories and sing songs with Miss Rebecca! Sign up for the Baby Time Email List: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/su/7KXPTXg/baby

Meet & Play

River Vale - Community Room

Join us at our playgroup for children ages 0 - 2 with parent or caregiver. Help your child develop their fine motor skills and learn through play while you meet with other parents from River Vale!

Middle School D&D Club

River Vale - Community Room

For Grades 6 - 8 Registration is required. Have you ever wanted to star in your own fantasy adventure? Well now you can with one of the most popular games on the planet, Dungeons and Dragons! In this session, we will go on an adventure in the Forgotten Realm! Bring a character or choose from the premade characters and let's get ready to roll! SEATING IS LIMITED!!! Things you need to know before pl

Library Board Meeting

River Vale - Community Room

Storytime

Rochelle Park - Main Room

Every week we'll be having our new afternoon Storytime on Wednesdays at 1:30 PM! We will have a new set of fun stories and adventures for the kids to interact with!

Origami Class

Rochelle Park - Meeting Room

Join us for our weekly origami class. We will be practicing gratitude through origami. This event will take place at the library. For more information, please contact us.

Adult Craft Night - Diamond Painting Coasters

Rochelle Park - Senior Center

Calling all craft-loving adults! On the 20th, we'll be making diamond painting coasters! Adult crafts will be hosted in person at the library!

Art of the Journal

Rutherford - Auditorium

Anne Frank’s diary may be the most famous example of personal journaling in a time of crisis. Whether we are living through a historic moment of time or simply recording thoughts and experiences of our daily lives, journaling can be a rich record of our own growth through moments of challenge, triumphs, losses, and of the relationships that matter most. Join us to jot down thoughts and emoti

Line Dancing

Saddle Brook - Conference Room