Events

Annual Book Sale

New Milford - Large Meeting Room

Open to the public: Friday, September 25 – 12 pm to 4 pm Saturday, September 26 – 10 am to 4 pm

Plant Sale by New Milford Garden Club

New Milford - Large Meeting Room

Saturday, September 26 – 10 am to 4 pm Green up your space! Score your next favorite plant at the New Milford Garden Club sale!

Adult Board Game Day

Fair Lawn - Level B Room

Join us for an afternoon of board games and card games at the library! This program is for adults and older teens. We will have plenty of games here to play, but feel free to bring one of your own if you'd like to try it with a group (time permitting). Please email Justin ( [email protected] ) to let us know you'll be joining us. This program will take place in the meeting room on

Special Needs Social Group

Garfield - Community Room

Saturday September 26th from 1:00-2:00PM Who Is It For? Children with special needs who are ages 7 to 15 years old. Parents must stay for the duration of the program. What To Expect? A relaxed group with a low-pressure, inclusive environment for children to participate in activities at their own pace while caregivers connect. Free Group. No Registration Required. Garfield Public Library 500 Midlan

(R) Adult Guitar Classes

Hackensack - Gallery Space

Guitar classes are for adults only; no prior experience is necessary. Participants must have their own acoustic guitar, as guitars will not be provided. Priority registration will be given to Hackensack residents. Registration opens August 8th. For questions, please email or call Michelle at [email protected] or 201-343-4169 ext. 34 .

(R) Beginner Guitar Class

Hackensack - Gallery Space

Beginner guitar classes are open to children and teens ages 8–17 . Participants must bring their own acoustic guitar; guitars will not be provided. Registration opens August 8 Questions? Contact Michelle at 201-343-4169 ext. 34 or [email protected] .

[Hybrid] Just the Facts: the Nonfiction Only Book Club - Change the Recipe by José Andrés

Hackensack - Meeting Room, Hackensack - Zoom

This month we will discuss: Change the Recipe: Because You Can’t Build a Better World Without Breaking Some Eggs by José Andrés A unique collection of life lessons from renowned chef and humanitarian Jose Andres Jose Andres is a chef, an entrepreneur, an author, a television host, and a tireless humanitarian leader across the globe. A Michelin-starred chef with more than forty

Fit to Be Lit Book Club Meeting

Hackensack - Oritani Conference Room

Come join us for a fun and thoughtful discussion of some of the today's best literary fiction! This month's title is Heartwood by Amity Gaige: In the heart of the Maine woods, an experienced Appalachian Trail hiker goes missing. She is forty-two-year-old Valerie Gillis, who has vanished 200 miles from her final destination. Alone in the wilderness, Valerie pours her thoughts into fractured, poetic

Music Speaks with Miss Wendy (ages 0-5)

Haworth - Community/Meeting Room

Each Child Must be Registered Separately Dance, Sing and get your groove on with Miss Wendy. Registration begins two weeks before the class is scheduled.

Yoga Basics Mind and Movement-Valid Hillsdale Cardholders prioritized

Hillsdale - Meeting Room

Join Joyce for a morning yoga treat. Please bring your own mat. Registration is required as space is limited. Valid Hillsdale Cardholders will receive priority at registration.

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.

PSAT Practice Exam

Ramsey - Ramsey Library

Virtual Program - for Teens Grades 9 - 12 Saturday, September 26th at 9am Take a free PSAT 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/partners

Mah Jongg Club

River Vale - Community Room

Come and play Mah Jongg at the library. Bring friends or come alone and find new partners. Adult players only. Experienced players only at this time. Remember to bring your current year Mah Jongg card and your own Mah Jongg tiles, if possible! No need to sign up - Just come and enjoy the game!

Find That Pause: Mindset Tools for a Healthy Life

Rutherford Free Public Library

September's theme is Mindfulness Meditation for Everyday Life. The optional featured reading selection is Full Catastrophe Living by Jon Kabat-Zinn. Taking a pause and returning to the present moment can help counterbalance the distractions and busyness in our lives. Learn mindfulness practices to help you focus, find balance, and live with greater ease. Each class starts with an introduction to t

(YA) (R) Coding Class

Hackensack - Oritani Teen Space

Learn how to code in Python with Code Unlocked! Beginners are welcome! This program is open to Hackensack residents who are in Grades 7-12 only. This is a 4 week class and you must attend all four classes to participate. Space is limited to six participants so please do not sign up for this class unless you are able to make all four sessions. Registration is required. Please email keri.adams@hacke

Public Viewing Night – Fall 2026

Technology Education Center

<p>Got an interest in astronomy? Stop by the Fall 2026 Public Viewing Nights at the Emil Buehler Trust Observatory. See different stars and systems right here at Bergen! View the Fall Public Viewing Nights schedule here. A Public Viewing Night will be cancelled...</p>\n

Rutherford Day

Rutherford Free Public Library

Stop by the our booth at Rutherford Day to sign up for a library card, grab some giveaways, learn about our services, and more! This event will take place across the street from the library in Lincoln Park.

Rewind Theory

Parkway South

Rutherford Day