Events

Drop-In Tech Tutor

Rochelle Park - Main Room

Stop by for help with all your tech needs! We will assess your problems and search for a solution.

Sensory Story and Play Time

Wood-Ridge - Children's Room

Join Miss Lauren for stories, playdough, simple crafts and sensory bins and toys for fall! Ages 2-5. Registration is required.

Teen Volunteer Training: Shelf Reading

Glen Rock - Main Area

Training session for teens that are interested in volunteering as a shelf reader at the library. If you have shelf read in the past, a training session is not necessary unless it's been a while and you'd like a refresher. Before you attend a training session please complete the following items : Fill out this Teen Volunteer Application if you have not already done so Sign up for specific sections

Talk to the Social Work Intern

Bergenfield - Conference Room (2nd Floor)

The Bergenfield Library strives to develop cooperative relationships with community organizations and local governmental agencies. To further the our goal of connecting our community with the resources you need, we offer the services of our Social Work intern (Master of Social Work student) who can assist you with: Finding community resources and providing agency referral Completing applications f

Intermediate ESL

Fair Lawn - Level B Room

Join Kathy for an Intermediate ESL class once a week for 12 weeks. Registration is required. This class is for Fair Lawn residents and adults only. Please choose only one class for beginners or intermediate.

Mahjong Club

Hillsdale - Meeting Room

Hello Friends Storytime

Palisades Park - Meeting Room

Let's read and sing together! Rachel will lead a storytime for young children. Most appropriate for ages 2-5, but all are welcome! Registration not required. Can't make it on Thursday? Join us for Goodnight Friends Storytime on Tuesdays at 5:00 PM!

Book Donations Accepted

Rutherford Free Public Library

The Friends of the Library accept donations of gently used books each month for inclusion in their semiannual used book sales. All proceeds benefit library programs and services. Please place donations on the shelves in the designated collection area during regular business hours. Donations may not be left outside or in the book drop. No CDs, VHS, or DVDs. Books must be in good condition and free

English as a Second Language: Mid-Summer Session

Online

Join Ms. Donna for English as a Second Language classes! This class welcomes English students of all levels. This session goes from August 17 to September 25, 2026.

JUV Lapsit Storytime (for Ages 0-2 Years with a Caregiver) No registration

Dumont - All Purpose Room 2

Join us for stories, rhymes and fun at Library storytime For children ages 0 - 2 years with a caregiver. Registration is not required to attend. In the event of inclement weather, please check our Library Facebook and Instagram page for closures.

Intermediate ESL

Rutherford - Auditorium

Intermediate English language in-person instruction for intermediate level adult students taught by a certified ESL instructor. Classes are free. Registration is required, please see the circulation desk or email [email protected] for more information.

Chair Yoga - Advanced

Washington Twp - Community Room

Advanced chair yoga. Chair poses as well as more standing poses and some mat based poses on the ground depending on the class. Fall Session Information: Fall Session begins 9/10 and goes through 12/3 for 10 sessions. No class 11/5 or 11/19. Registration for TWP Residents: 8/27. Registration for everyone: 8/31. $20 for Township Residents. $50 for out of town patrons. Cash or check made out of Frien

Chair Yoga - Regular

Washington Twp - Community Room

11am class: Largely chair based poses for all abilities.​ Fall Session Information: Fall Session begins 9/10 and goes through 12/3 for 10 sessions. No class 11/5 or 11/19. Registration for TWP Residents: 8/27. Registration for everyone: 8/31. $20 for Township Residents. $50 for out of town patrons. Cash or check made out of Friends of the Township Library

ESL : FALL 2026

East Rutherford - Meeting Room

ESL

Waldwick - History Room

Storytime (3-5yr)

Ridgefield - Multi-Purpose Room

Join Ms. Laurel for stories, songs, and activities geared specifically for children age 3-5 years old and their caregivers NOTE: If registering more than one child, please add them as a guest.

ESL

Haworth - History Room

Seated Stretch & Restore (IN PERSON)

Holy Name Medical Center, Teaneck

10:30 AM – 11:30 PM

ESL Conversation Group

Oradell - South Reading Room

Improve your English through conversation practice in a welcoming, supportive environment. Open to all levels. No registration necessary.

Yoga Class

Allendale - Quilt Room

Enjoy the many benefits of Yoga with instructor Sonia during this free class at the Lee Memorial Library. Allendale residents 16+ only please.