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Gary Lucas' Gods & Monsters

Debonair Music Hall

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Sunday Afternoon Concert: Rave On

Ramsey Free Public Library

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Annual Parish Picnic and International Heritage Mass

Jersey Catholic (NJ Diocese)

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Parish Picnic To Close 130th Anniversary

Jersey Catholic (NJ Diocese)

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Manor House Tours

NJ Botanical Garden Events

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Wednesday, September 16

Kids & Family

Oradell Public Library Evening Book Club

Oradell - South Reading Room

On September 16, the Evening Book Club will discuss My Grandmother Asked Me to Tell You She's Sorry by Fredrik Backman. After her exccentric grandmother's deah, a young girl embarks on a series of unusual errands that lead her through the lives of neighbors and strangers. Along the way, she uncovers family secrets, forgiveness, and unexpected connections. The Evening Book Club meets on the third W

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Books & Learning

American Mah-Jongg Open Play *Beginners Welcome*

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 PLAYERS TO PRACTICE/ MEET OTHER PLAYERS. IT IS BEGINNER FRIENDLY!

Demarest Public LibraryMore info →
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

Pre-K Hooray! (Ages 3 to 5)

Elmwood Park - Program Room

Join us in the Program Room for an interactive story time where multiple books will be read and paired with an activity! For ages 3-5. Register to reserve your spot by clicking the blue registration button.

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Community & Civic

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]

Englewood Public LibraryMore info →
Books & Learning

Successfully Navigating College Admissions This Fall

Englewood - Online

Note: Registration is required with the link at the end of this post, not directly through the library. Program Description: We are offering this Zoom presentation to help families of high school juniors, sophomores and freshmen better understand the college admissions process and how to successfully navigate the changing landscape. We will discuss current college admissions trends, admissions str

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Arts & Culture

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.

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Fitness & Wellness

Letters Against Isolation Drop In

Garfield - Main Room

Drop in anytime on Wednesdays this summer to write Letters Against Isolation, which helps fight loneliness one letter at a time and brings people a sense of connection, improving their mental/physical health. Letters will be sent to residents of assisted living facilities and nursing homes in New Jersey. Free Event. No Registration Required.

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Kids & Family

Free Play!

Glen Rock - Children's Room

18 months - 4 years Wednesday morning is playtime at the library! The Children's Room will become a free play social hour for toddlers Wednesday mornings in September. No need to register, just come to the library and play!

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Books & Learning

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.

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Books & Learning

Sunset Crafts

Glen Rock - Children's Room

For Pre-K-Grade 3 Come to the library Wednesday evening for a fun drop-in craft project! There is no registration for this program, but supplies are limited and will be on a first come, first served basis. This program is kindly sponsored by the Friends of the Glen Rock Public Library.

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Books & Learning

(R) LEAP iPad Beginner Class

Hackensack - Johnson Room

Do you know someone with a change in vision? If you are 55 or older with a vision change, free assistive technology classes are available. iPad Class – Beginner: Have you heard about the iPad but are not sure what it is? Do you have an iPad but are not sure how to use it? In this beginner class you will receive an introduction to the iPad. In addition, you will be introduced to accessibility

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Books & Learning

Gaming Club

Hackensack - Auditorium, Hackensack - Meeting Room

Wednesdays at 3:30pm for grades K-6 Drop by and play a different game every week in the library’s auditorium - video games, board games, card games and more! Registration is not required. Questions? Contact Gavin at [email protected] or 201-343-4169 x14.

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Books & Learning

Cookbook Club: I Could Nosh

Haworth - Community/Meeting Room

Wednesday, September 16th at 7:00PM Join us for our next meeting where we will be cooking and sampling recipes from I Could Nosh by Jake Cohen How it works: check out the cookbook from the front desk, make a recipe from the cookbook and bring it to share with other members Join us on the 3rd Wednesday night of every month for food and fun! All skill levels welcome! Registration is required I Could

Haworth Municipal LibraryMore info →
Books & Learning

Neighborhood Book Club

Ho-Ho-Kus - Off-Site

A book club for adults who live or work in Ho-Ho-Kus. To join: bit.ly/Joinbookclub We typically meet the 3rd Wednesday of the month at the Ho-Ho-Kus Inn. Members are encouraged to enjoy beverages/food during our meeting. September Book: Twice by Mitch Albom

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Food & Cooking

Drop-In Crochet Group

Lyndhurst - Staff Room

This group is for beginner to advanced levels. The members teach and help each other. You must bring your own supplies. Meetings take place every Wednesday from 12pm to 3pm. Drop-in as you please. A kitchenette area is available for you to bring lunch and snacks.

Lyndhurst Public LibraryMore info →
Kids & Family

Drop-In Inclusion Hour

Maywood - Children's Room

Stop by the children's room to explore books and our special collection of sensory materials for all ages! **This program is supported by funds from LibraryLinkNJ as part of the Level Up Your Library mini-grant program. LibraryLinkNJ, the New Jersey Library Cooperative, and its services are funded by the New Jersey State Library.** Photographs and/or video may be taken at this event. By taking par

Maywood Public LibraryMore info →
Kids & Family

Family Lego Build

Maywood - Children's Room

Family Event: Drop in and come ready to build—this month’s theme is: "Build Your Dream School" 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 include (but is not limited to) the right to use them in the library’s printed and online public

Maywood Public LibraryMore info →
Books & Learning

Baduk Game Class

Palisades Park - Meeting Room

This is a Go(Baduk) game class held at the Palisades Park Library . Students who have completed a basic beginner course and are ready to play games are always welcome . Classes are held every Wednesday from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM . Come and enjoy fun and engaging Go games! This class is conducted in Korean

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Books & Learning

American Mahjong Class

Palisades Park - Meeting Room

Join us for a fun and engaging American Mahjong class! Whether you're a beginner or looking to refresh your skills, all are welcome. The class will be conducted in both English and Korean. Please come ready to play and have fun—we look forward to seeing you! 아메리칸 마작 클래스 초보자부터 경험자까지 모두 환영합니다! 기본 규칙과 전략을 배우며 즐거운 시간을 함께하세요 수업은 영어와 한국어로 진행됩니다. 편안한 마음으로 참여해 주세요

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