Bergen County Events Calendar

Toddlertime

Ridgefield - Multi-Purpose Room

Join Ms. Laurel for stories, songs, movement, and crafts geared specifically for children 1.5 to 3 yrs old and their caregivers NOTE: If signing up more than one child, please add them as a guest as the system allows only one registration per email.

Movie Club

River Vale - Community Room

Do you love movies and discussing them with others? Then join the library movie club! This is a watch first, meet later group. Pick up a copy of the movie from the library and watch at your own convenience, then meet at the library on the first Thursday morning of the month for a lively discussion with some light refreshments. Copies will be available at the front desk. Please register to reserve

Spanish Class for Adults

Rutherford - Auditorium

Learn Spanish for real this time with Miss Tati. These classes are ideal for travelers and social interactions, with the goal of building fluency through real-life conversations. No experience is required; this is a beginner-level class. Registration is required in person at the main desk.

Community Service Club

Rutherford - Mezzanine Chestnut

Need community service time? Never fear! Stop by the library on Thursday, November 5, 12, & 19 from 3 - 4pm to earn volunteer time. We will be making cards for lonely elderly folks or coloring for the library display. All supplies will be provided; bring your creativity! Registration is requested, but walk-ins are welcome.

Homeschool Meet-Up

Saddle Brook - Conference Room

Connect with other homeschooling families in the area! New families welcome! (About 1 hr.) (We usually meet on the 2nd Thursday of the month, but check our calendar for changes.)

Chess Club

Saddle Brook - Conference Room

Fall session will be starting on Thursday, October 8th 3:30--4:30pm. Sign up sheet and permission slips are available at the circulation desk. Completed permission slips must be returned before child can participate in chess club.

Intermediate & Advanced English Class

Teaneck - Auditorium

Intermediate & Advanced ESL Class Practice and improve your English in a friendly, supportive setting. This free class is designed for intermediate and advanced English learners and will focus on speaking, listening, reading, writing, and useful English for everyday life. Thursdays, 10:00–11:00 AM Auditorium, Teaneck Public Library Registration is required. Space is limited. Teaneck resident

Books and Bubbles

Teaneck - Children's Room

Join us for a fun and interactive storytime designed especially for babies and toddlers up to age 3 and their caregivers. Enjoy stories, songs, movement activities, and bubbles while building early literacy skills and creating joyful moments together. This program is open to Teaneck residents only. A valid Teaneck library card is required at registration. Please register for either the Tuesday or

Pokemon Club

Teaneck - Mayor Lizette Parker Memorial Room

Catch the fun at Pokémon Club! Join us each month for Pokémon-themed games, activities, and challenges. Meet other fans, show off your skills, or learn new ones, and have fun exploring the world of Pokémon together!

Dungeons & Dragons

Teaneck - Teen Area - Lower Level

Step into the fantastical world of Dungeons & Dragons at Teaneck Public Library! Join Ms. Lydia for an immersive adventure with a team of various players. Both beginners and experienced players welcomed! Please note: This program will take place on the lower level of the library. The elevator is currently out of service. We apologize for the inconvenience.

Livie Club (Gr 6-12)

Westwood - Downstairs Meeting Room

Calling all Olivia Rodrigo fans! Join us at our new Livie fan club where we'll listen to her music, discuss her lyrics, do a craft, and have some snacks! Tweens and teens will get to meet other Olivia fans, share their favorite songs and albums, and have fun connecting with others who love Olivia's music just as much as they do. Whether you're a longtime fan or just discovering her music, there's

YARN THERAPY: DAYTIME EDITION

Wyckoff - Shotmeyer Room

YARN THERAPY: DAYTIME EDITION We meet on the 2nd Thursday of each month at 1pm in the Shotmeyer Room. Everyone is welcome but no direct instruction is provided. Bring your latest project to share with the group and spend a pleasant hour chatting, knitting,crocheting or any other craft that includes working with yarn . We love to share new patterns and ideas. We will do our best to answer easy ques

Kids Jiggly Wiggly

Rezvani Meeting Room

Enjoy music, movement, and storytime fun with Ms. Christina. All ages. Franklin Lakes residents will receive priority registration. Out of town sign ups may be moved to the wait list. Registration required. In order to allow Franklin Lakes residents priority registration, our class list will be set for a low number until we are able to sort the list manually between residents and non-residents. We

[Virtual] Zumba via Zoom

Closter Public Library

Library patrons are welcome to join a virtual Zumba class, taught by Janet Weller, who is a Closter resident and certified personal trainer. Email the library to register at reference (a) closter.bccls.org

Yarntwisters (Hybrid)

Online

All adult knitters, crocheters, and other needlework crafters should come join this fun stitching social event! Bring your projects and compare notes with other fiber enthusiasts! This event will be held both in person (in the lounge room in the back of the library) as well as virtual for those that do not want to attend in person.

Storytime and Pumpkin Wreath Craft

Allendale - Quilt Room

Ages 2-4 Drop by for a few fall stories and then we will make a colorful pumpkin wreath! 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. After two strikes, you will not be able to reg

Bring Your Own Book Club

Wyckoff - Shotmeyer Room

Join fellow book lovers for some book talk followed by an hour of silent reading and snacks. Dress comfortably, bring a blanket--whatever makes you cozy!

Kindergarten Readiness Class

Rutherford - Glass Room

Give your child a joyful, confidence-building head start with a Kindergarten Readiness class, where learning feels like play and every child is supported at their own pace. This class is for children entering Kindergarten as a preparation course OR can also be used as extra support for current or previous kindergarteners. Through engaging, hands-on activities, we bring early academics to life by e

Makerspace

Saddle Brook - Young Adult Area

Make an appointment to complete a personal project. Take advantage of the wide range of craft tools and supplies at our Makerspace such as the heat press, Cricut, mug press, button maker, and sublimation printer. PATRONS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR CREATING THEIR OWN DESIGN OR IMAGE . Staff will not imagineer a design for you. Please have your design and ideas prepared and ready to share before scheduling

American Heart Association - MD/Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner Combined BLS/ACLS Renewal

KRAFT, Classroom B