Events

Gentle Yoga with Debbie

Franklin Lakes - Magazine Room

Come relieve the pressures of your day with a Gentle Yoga class! We will move, stretch, and breathe with intention while practicing basic yoga poses. Beginners welcome. Please wear comfortable clothes, and bring a mat, blocks, a blanket or thick towel, and water. Debbie is a 200-hr RYT with Yoga Alliance and also holds a 40-hr certificate in Gentle/Restorative Yo ga.

Women's Self Defense Class

Rezvani Meeting Room

Join instructor Christine Touw, a student of Traditional Okinawan Karate of Kinnelon for 17 years and instructor for 12. My free women’s self-defense class aims to be both informative and fun. The class will be 45-minutes, and it will be time well spent. Please wear comfortable clothing.

Dino Putt Putt STEM

Glen Rock - Off-site

THIS IS A HIGH-DEMAND PROGRAM Ages 7-10 Participants will design and build a dinosaur-themed mini golf course while discussing dinosaurs and the Jurassic period. Please note that this program will take place at the Glen Rock Municipal Annex at 678 South Maple Avenue. This program is generously sponsored by the Friends of the Glen Rock Library. **This is a high-demand program! Glen Rock patrons hav

250th Lecture: Baron von Steuben Presented by Glen Rock Pride

Glen Rock - Main Area

Baron von Steuben is remembered as one of the key military leaders who helped transform George Washington’s Continental Army during the American Revolution. This special library program will explore his remarkable life, military legacy, and the growing historical discussion surrounding his personal relationships and identity through the lens of LGBTQ+ history. Using primary sources, historic

Adult Coloring Club

Hackensack - Meeting Room

Take a moment to sit back, relax, and color at JPL's new adult coloring club! Bring your own coloring book or choose from our selection. Coloring pencils, markers, and crayons will be available. Registration is not required, but suggested for notice of changes.

Basic Computer Skills Part 2 (of 2)

Hasbrouck Heights - Large Meeting Room

Basic Computer Skills: What You Actually Need to Know (2 Part Series) Feeling a little lost when using a computer? You’re not alone—and this class is designed to make everything finally click. We’ll break down the essentials in plain English, including: The difference between the internet and a browser Tabs, links, and how to navigate Files vs. folders (and where things actually

Knitting Class 2 week project

Hillsdale - Meeting Room

Knitted Pouch/Case Come join us to knit this fun little textured pouch with a button-close flap! It's great for carrying small electronics, a book, craft supplies, and more! The sample size is a little small for most books, but we want the project to be manageable within the allotted time—instructions will be provided to adjust the size up or down to use as a glasses case or to accommodate l

La Charla-Spanish Conversation Club

Hillsdale - Main Floor Share Space

The La Charla-Spanish Conversation Club with Kamila is for those who have some experience speaking Spanish but want to brush up, practice, or connect with other like-minded people. We provide a space as well as a native language speaker to support and immerse you in informal conversation. Each meeting is centered around a topic question as well as some grammar practice. Registration is NOT require

Artists' Eyes on the American Revolution: Gilbert Stuart, Portraitist of the Founding Fathers

Lodi - Upstairs

Learn about Gilbert Stuart, who painted some of the most important Americans of his time, including the portrait of George Washington that appears on the one-dollar bill. Works of art from East Coast institutions will be highlighted in this talk. Gilbert Stuart (1755-1828) produced more than 1,000 portraits in his lifetime as he worked in eight cities: Newport, Rhode Island; Edinburgh; London; Dub

Teen Dungeons & Dragons Club

Lyndhurst - Staff Room

Are you interested in Dungeons and Dragons but don’t know how to get started? Or are you already a player and looking for another game? Join us every Thursday from 4-5. We will explore classic DnD as well as other RPG systems. Supplies will be provided. For ages 12 to 17.

Zentangle with Mimi

Oakland - Maker Space

Please join us for this fun creative class using colored gel pens, graphic pens, charcoal pencils, watercolors, shaders and toned papers on a variety of shaped tiles.

Resistance Training

Old Tappan - Community Room

June Painting with Wendy

Palisades Park - Meeting Room

Paint a beautiful painting with Wendy as your creative guide. Adults only. Registration required. Registration opens a week prior to event at 5pm. If you are not a resident of Palisades Park and are interested in attending the program, please email [email protected] to be added to the waitlist. Questions? Contact [email protected]

Unearth Our Story Summer Reading Registration Party

Paramus - Main - 116 E. Century Road

Unearth Our Story Summer Reading Registration Party Thursday, June 25 All ages. 12:30-4:00 pm Join us to register for the summer reading club. Anyone who registers will receive a free ice cream from The Ice Cream Lady’s ice cream truck! 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, public

Summer Reading Registration Party: The Ice Cream Truck is coming!

Paramus - Reid Branch - 239 W. Midland Avenue

Summer Reading Registration Party: The Ice Cream Truck is coming! June 25, 12:30-5:00pm Join us in person to register for the summer reading club on Thursday, June 25 from 12:30-5pm. Anyone registering for the summer reading club will receive a free ice cream from the ice cream truck! Photographs and/or video may be taken at this event. By taking part in this event you grant the library full right

Let's Learn Mah Jongg

Ramsey - Meeting Room

In-Person Program Tuesdays from 1:00pm - 2:30pm June: 11th, 18th & 25th Come learn the basics of mah jongg with patrons being able to play by the third session. You must commit to all 3 sessions!! Sign-ups required - Register online **THIS PROGRAM IS FOR RAMSEY RESIDENTS ONLY** Questions? Contact Debbie at 2019-327-1445 or [email protected]

Spies & Lies

Ramsey - Meeting Room

In-Person Program For ages 8 - 10 years Thursday, June 25th 4:00pm - 5:00pm Ramsey High School student Marley invites kids to become junior detectives as they learn how to spot clues in body language and behavior, then put their skills to the test in a fast-paced Spy Investigation Game! Using only yes-or-no questions and sharp observation, participants will hunt for hidden prizes like Haribo Gummi

Homegrown Learning: Supporting Your Child's Learning at Home (Crafts for Kids Included!)

Ridgefield Park - Meeting Room, Ridgefield Park - Toddler Room

Bring your kids! A craft will be available for children to make and enjoy while you participate in the session stress‐free. Registration Required

StoryWalk & Ask a Reading Specialist! - Registration Required

Ridgefield Park - Children's Department, Ridgefield Park - Meeting Room, Ridgefield Park - Toddler Room

Join us to learn about the Science of Reading, common challenges with readers, and how you can support your reader at home! Ask your questions to a Reading Specialist and check out our decodable book section. For attending children, we will have a StoryWalk and craft! Registration Required

Storytime! (Ages 2-5)

Ridgefield - Multi-Purpose Room

Join Ms. Laurel for books, music, movement, and crafts for children 2-5 and their caregivers