Bergen County Events Calendar

Mah-Jongg Meet Up

Amphitheater

Drop in to play! 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 printed and online publicity, website, social media, and press releases. If you do not wish to be photographed duri

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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

Faith Ringgold Art Talk with Janet Mandel, adults

Tenafly - Friends Room

No registration. Art Educator Janet Mandel discusses Faith Ringgold. Faith Ringgold (1930–2024) was an acclaimed American artist, author and activist best known for her painted "story quilts". Born and raised in Harlem, she used multimedia art—combining traditional quilting, painting, and written narrative—to explore the Black American experience, intersectional feminism, and soc

Make a Button Bowl

Bergenfield - Young Adult Activity Room (1st Floor)

Let’s celebrate Button Day by making a bowl with actual buttons. For Grades 6 -12. Registration is required on our online calendar. Children Grades 5 & Under will not be able to register for this program.Please be advised that library staff may take photos during the event for promotional purposes. If you do not wish to have your child appear in a photo, let a staff member know.

Puppet Forest Friends & You

Bergenfield - Children's Activity Room (2nd Floor)

Puppets are utilized to help students learn various social emotional life skills, such as feelings, communication, honesty, trust and respect that they can apply towards positive peer relationships. Instructed by New Jersey Statewide Student Support Services (NJ4S). For Grades K - 3. Registration is required on our online calendar. Only one adult per registered child. Adults must register each chi

STEM Literacy, Grades 3-6

Emerson - Conference Room

Discover your passion: explore real world technology through STEM! This hands-on experience combines literacy and STEM projects to create and explore after school. Limited space. Registration is required for each child. Open to Children of Emerson Only, Grades 3-6. Monday, November 16th @ 3:30pm Registration Opens October 26th @ 10am! For children age 8, a parent/guardian is required to remain in

Author Visit: Clement Gibson - "The Boy Next Door's Secrets"

Englewood - MacKay Room

Author Clement Gibson will visit the Englewood Public Library on Monday, November 16 at 7 p.m. in the Mackay Room. Mr. Gibson will share his story as a Community College, HBCU and Ivy League Alum who now works in Manhattan as an Associate Director of Media. Clement will then explain what inspired him to write. He will then read an excerpt from his new novel, "The Boy Next Door's Secrets," followed

Bookworm Club (Gr 5 & 6)

Fair Lawn - Meeting Room

Bookworm Club; Grades 5 & 6 7:00-7:45pm Registration required (see website). Fair Lawn residents only. All kids read the same book before the meeting, then meet to discuss & play games. Books can be ordered through bccls.org or picked up at the library Circulation desk.

Pokemon Party

Glen Rock - Children's Room

Ages 4-7 It's time for young Pokemon fans to have fun at the library! Dress up as a pokemon trainer or your favorite pokemon and play games, trade cards, make a craft, and talk with other Pokemon fans. Costumes are optional, but encouraged. Registration is required.

Monday Movie: The Devil Wears Prada 2

Hasbrouck Heights - Large Meeting Room

Join us for an afternoon movie! Light refreshments are provided. Synopsis: Miranda Priestly navigates her career amid the decline of traditional magazine publishing. She faces off against Emily Charlton, her one-time assistant, now a high-powered executive for a luxury group, with advertising dollars that Priestly desperately needs. Rated: PG-13 Runtime: 1h 59m Movie Trailer: https://youtu.be/e9HX

Exhibition Ends- Portraits In Oil by Amy Dudash Robinson

Haworth - Library

Amy's work is subtle, restrained and quietly contemplative. Although influenced by Milton Avery and Mark Rothko, her focus is on portraiture. She portrays the essence of each person in the moment. She has exhibited in Detroit, Brooklyn, New York City and New Jersey and has painted numerous commissions. Title: Portraits In Oil Exhibition Dates : 10/8/26 - 11/16/26 Reception Date : Saturday, October

Fall Nature Twig Collage

Lyndhurst - Staff Room

This program is for adult Lyndhurst residents only. Presented by Silvana Czerwinski of Simple Creations. All supplies provided, and all participants leave with their completed masterpiece. Unfortunately, due to space constrictions, we cannot accommodate children at this event.

Toddler Craft Time

New Milford - Large Meeting Room

Select Mondays from 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM (10/5, 10/19, 11/2 & 11/16) Enjoy making a themed craft with your toddler. Crafts are best suited for children 2 and older. Crafts are while supplies last. Caregiver participation is required. No registration. For more information please e-mail our children's librarian Miss Shannon at: [email protected] or call 201-262-1221 ext 205

Family Trivia Night

Ramsey - Meeting Room

In-Person Program "Sonic the Hedgehog" Monday, November 16th 6:30pm - 8pm Join us for family team trivia on everything related to the Sonic the Hedgehog movies. We'll have themed trivia, prizes and decorations along with pizza and refreshments . Teams should be 2 - 6 people. Sign-ups required - Register online Questions? Contact Matt at [email protected]

Pokémon Club for Kids! - Registration Required

Ridgefield Park - Meeting Room

Join us to play the Pokémon card game and make some crafts! Card trading will NOT be permitted Provided by ALSC and The Pokémon Club International For children age 5-11 Registration Required

Learning Libby

Ridgefield - Main Conference Room

Come learn how to use Libby with Library assistant Sara! Patrons will be shown how the basic functions of Libby works, as well as shown on their devices how to access their materials.

Switch Club: Grades 6 - 8

River Vale - Community Room

Stop at the library after school to play with the library's nintendo switch! We will be choosing between Super Smash Bros and Mariokart! The library has 4 controllers. If you bring your own controllers, you are responsible for keeping track of them. For Grades 6 - 8 Drop In. No registration Required.

Computer Class - Introduction to Microsoft Word (free version on Microsoft 365)

Teaneck - Auditorium

Learn the basics of Microsoft Word using the free version available through Microsoft 365. Practice creating, editing, and formatting documents, adding text, and saving your work. Registration is required. Teaneck residents are given priority.

Get Lit(erary) at Shannon Rose Ramsey

Join us for our next meeting of the Get Lit(erary) Book Club. We will be reading and discussing The Busybody Book Cub by Freya Sampson . This book club will meet at Shannon Rose on Rt. 17 in Ramsey. The Library will provide appetizers. Participants are welcome to purchase their own beverages. Registration is required . Copies of the book are available at the circulation desk.