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Full Moon Festival Japanese Tea Ceremony and Mindful eating, adults
Tenafly Public Library
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Dr. James Noble Presents: "What's New In Dementia? From Diagnosis To Treatment"
Demarest Public Library
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Muneer Nasser Trio--Miles Davis & John Coltrane 2026: 100th Birthday Tribute
Englewood Public Library
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Friends of the Library Clothing Drive Collection
Fair Lawn - Maurice M. Pine Public Library
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Thursday, October 1
Pom Pom Projectiles
Palisades Park - Meeting Room
Make a simple launcher out of a toilet paper roll and a balloon! How far can you launch your pom pom? Ages 4+. No registration required.
Kids' Craft - Candy Corn Painting
Rochelle Park - Meeting Room
Join us at the library on Thursdays at 4:30 PM for our weekly halloween themed crafts
Baby Time, Ages 0 to 2
Tenafly - Children's Room
No registration. Fall session runs Thursday, September 24 through November 19, 2026. Your baby will hear stories, sing songs and move to fingerplays in this active and interactive story and play time. Activities are designed to expose your baby to a large vocabulary as well as encourage social interaction.
Reading Buddies, Ages 5+
Tenafly - Children's Room
Each reader shares one-on-one reading time with a teen volunteer from Tenafly Middle School or Tenafly High School. Children are encouraged to bring their own books or they can select one from our collection. Teen volunteers can also read to children not quite ready to read on their own. Reading with a teen buddy helps new and emerging readers gain confidence and independence while practicing read
MANHATTAN SHORT Film Festival, adults only
Tenafly - Friends Room
No registration. Brought to you by the Tenafly Library Friends. The 29th Annual MANHATTAN SHORT Film Festival. ONE WORLD - ONE WEEK - ONE FESTIVAL For the first time in its history MANHATTAN SHORT has selected ten films from ten countries with films from USA, Ireland, Australia, South Africa, United Kingdom, Moldova, Russia, Cuba, Georgia and Mexico making up MANHATTAN SHORT 2026. “Since 9/1
Afternoon Stories for K-1st graders
Oradell - Junior Room
Join Ms. Chris for a fun filled half hour of afternoon stories and crafts in the picturebook room. Please note: this is for K-1st graders and their caregivers only and registration is required since space is limited. See you there!
Zumba with Mini
Bergenfield - Friends Meeting Room (Lower Level)
Get moving and have fun in this high-energy Zumba class with Mini! Enjoy a mix of upbeat music and easy-to-follow dance fitness routines designed for all fitness levels. Come ready to dance, exercise, and have a great time in a welcoming group atmosphere. For adults. No registration required.
Yarntwisters (Hybrid)
Bogota - Lounger & 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.
Cuentos Juntos: Spanish Storytime, Ages 1-5
Emerson - Meeting Room
Join Miss Cristina for an interactive Spanish Storytime! Children are introduced to Spanish through songs, movement, stories, and playful activities designed for early childhood! This program focuses on active learning and exposure to the Spanish language, new sounds, and cultural elements in an engaging way. Open to all families. Registration Required for each child. The Families of Emerson have
Drop-In Play Group (Ages 0 to 2)
Englewood - MacKay Room
Program for caregivers and their children ages 0 to 2 will take place on Thursdays from 10 to 11 AM, September 17 to November 19 . Caregivers may socialize with other families while children play with toys and books. Drop in, no registration.
Qigong / Meditation with Tara Farley: PLEASE REGISTER: SPACE IS LIMITED
Rezvani Meeting Room
Please arrive by 9:00 am. Breathing techniques that support the well-being of the heart Increase the breathing capacity of the lungs Aid in the detoxification of the liver Bringing our thoughts into a state of neutrality to release worry and anxiety Qigong can be practiced standing or sitting. Please bring a water bottle and wear comfortable clothes.
Machine Learning Workshop
Glen Rock - Teen Room
**ONE REGISTRATION IS GOOD FOR ALL SIX SESSIONS** For grades 6-8 This class is run by Arjun Yuvaraj, a GRPL Teen Volunteer, and will run on Thursdays from 6:30pm-7:30pm for 6 weeks beginning September 17
Baby Lap Time
Hackensack - Children's Room
Thursdays at 10am for ages 2 and below Join Ms. Mari as we sing songs and rhymes for infants and babies! No registration is required. Questions? Contact Mari at [email protected] or 201-343-4169 x14.
Yarn Club for Kids
Hackensack - Children's Room
Thursdays at 3:30pm for grades 4-6 Does your child enjoy yarn crafts or want to learn how to crochet or knit? Join our new bi-weekly Yarn Club for Kids! It’s a great opportunity for kids in grades 4-6 to explore a new artistic skill, get creative and make new friends. Participants should bring their own supplies such as yarn, crochet hooks, knitting needles or thread. Library materials are l
Korean Language Class - Beginner Level 3
Harold Ficke Conference Room
Korean Beginner Level 3 is a class for students who already know basic Hangul reading and writing. At this level, students learn basic vocabulary and sentence patterns to have simple everyday conversations. The class includes practice in speaking, reading, and writing simple Korean. Please note, you only need to register once to take part in the entire 10-week course!
Teen Volunteering: Theater Club
Leonia Public Library
Open recruitment: In the future volunteers will act out a children’s book theater production for kids at the library. Volunteers will practice, produce, schedule, and create this production. Practices happen every month. Please know your availability before you join. We will make our monthly schedule during this orientation session
Master the Tiles: Beginner Mahjong
Lodi - Upstairs
A six-week beginner friendly Mahjong series that invites new players to learn the game step by step. Learn the tiles, the suits, and simple strategies in a relaxed, welcoming environment. No experience required! Learn something new and connect with other players. Registration is required. Please visit this link to register for Beginner Mahjong.
Teen Dungeons & Dragons Club
Lyndhurst - 3rd Floor
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.
Tots Library Club (TLC)
Oakland - Story Tower
A program designed for the youngest library users (Birth to 2-yrs.-old), and their caregivers. A brief meet-and-greet will be followed by songs & fingerplays. Registration is not required.
October 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]