Events

Howdy Stranger’s Improv Comedy Show

The Hackensack Meridian Health Theatre

Ho-Ho-Kus Day Book Sale

Ho-Ho-Kus - Off-Site

Visit our booth at Ho-Ho-Kus Day to check out our book sale!

5K Run / 1 Mile Walk | Area Closures

PBA 5K/1 mile walk fundraiser . Ross Dock Picnic Area and the southern section of Henry Hudson Drive closed to the general public until 12 PM.

Afternoon Family Movie (The Peanuts Movie)

Oradell - Junior Room

All ages are welcome to a family-friendly afternoon movie. Light snacks provided.

Library Card Sign-up Day

Ridgefield - Main Reading Room

Bring your child to the library to register for a card and participate in fun activities! No registration required.

September 12 @ 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm

September 12 @ 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm

September 12 @ 1:00 pm

September 12 @ 1:00 pm

Duct Tape Pencil Case Craft

East Rutherford - Meeting Room

St. Anastasia Church Picnic

St. Anastasia Church in Teaneck, Teaneck

St. Anastasia Church in Teaneck will host its annual picnic on Saturday, September 12 on the parish grounds from 12:30 pm to 4:30 pm.

Kids Chess Club

Demarest - Program Room

Come play chess with players of all levels. This event will take place at the library in the children's area. As always, children ages eight and under must be accompanied by an adult at all times, and children cannot visit the library alone until the age of eleven. Registration is not required, but space and chessboards are limited. Your child may have to wait for a turn to play, but we encourage

Garfield Friends of the Library Monthly Meeting

Garfield - Community Room

Our Friends group helps raise money through book sales and other fund-raising events. Want to join our Friends of the Library group? Click the Join the Friends button below and fill out the application and bring to our next friends meeting! JOIN THE GARFIELD FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY Debra Lisovsky | President Mac Nickles | Vice President Alisha Thompson | Treasurer Donna Miller | Assistant Treasurer

(R) Special Olympics Young Athletes

Hackensack - Auditorium

Saturday, September 12th at 10am for children ages 2-7 Young Athletes is for children ages 2-7 with and without intellectual disabilities. This program focuses on inclusive sports play that teaches skills like balance, jumping, kicking, walking/running, trapping/catching, throwing, striking and foundational skills. Our program is led by trained Young Athletes Coaches and Volunteers who want to sha

Story & Craft with the HH Junior Women's Club

Hasbrouck Heights - Large Meeting Room

Join the Hasbrouck Heights Junior Women’s Club as they bring a story and craft to the library! All families are welcome. Registration is limited.

Discuss Your Thoughts

John W. Salzig Meeting Room

Join us for a discussion-based program designed to strengthen students’ critical thinking, communication, and confidence through the Harkness method. In a world where Ai answers every question, this program is about learning to ask better ones.

Digital ACT Practice Exam

Ramsey - Ramsey Library

Virtual Program - For Teens Grades 9 - 12 Saturday, September 12th at 9am Take a free Digital ACT test from home to practice your test taking and see what areas you need to improve in. This is a virtual test which students take on their own devices. Registration is required **This is for students only** To register and more information about the event, please visit https://www.revolutionprep.com/p

Alzheimer's Support Group

Westwood - Upstairs Meeting Room

This Dementia group is for those who have a loved one with a condition of the brain resulting in dementia, such as Parkinson's, stroke, Alzheimer's or one of the dementias. This is a time for sharing, reaching out and learning from each other.

Children's Yoga w/Mr. Jaymeen

Oakland - Meeting Room

Oakland children, ages 5-11, are invited to join a Children's Yoga Class with our certified instructor, Mr. Jaymeen. Please bring a mat. Registration is required, and is now being taken.

Family Game Day

Maywood - Lower Level YA area

Join us for some family gaming fun. Choose between video games on the lower YA level tv's or pick a board game to play as a family! 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

Open Makerspace

Maywood - Makerspace

Adults and accompanied children are welcome to drop in and use our Makerspace. Materials must be purchased and some tools/materials might not be available. Check-in with staff prior to using the space is required.

Krafty Kids Workshop

Palisades Park - Meeting Room

Make your art a part of the craft mural that will go on the wall at the library! Taught by Miss Cara. For ages kindergarten (5 years) - 3rd grade. Registration required.