Events

Adult Book Club

Maywood - Upper Level YA area

Join us for a discussion of Glorious Exploits by Ferdia Lennon

K-Book Club & Writing Club

Palisades Park - Meeting Room

We invite you to the Korean book club and essay class. This class is conducted in Korean.

Tech Help

Want to improve your computer or tablet skills? Need a refresher on how to access the library's digital collection of e-books and e-audiobooks? Come see our technology assistant to receive one-on-one lessons. Click here to sign-up or call the Cresskill Public Library to schedule an appointment.

Storytime with Miss Emily

Lodi - Children's Room

Join Miss Emily for stories and songs.

The Past Masters on Rooftop Terrace

Come out for live music on our Rooftop Terrace with The Past Masters. Playing your favorite classic rock hits 6-11pm, plus live turf racing beginning at 7pm. Drink Specials | No Cover

Olive Oil Benefits: Tasting & Recipes with Your ShopRite Dietitian

Garfield - Community Room

Taste, Learn, and Take Home. The first 20 attendees will receive a free bottle of olive oil! Join ShopRite Dietitian Julianne for a hands-on look at the health benefits of olives and olive oil. Sample different varieties, get simple recipe ideas, and learn how to pick a good bottle at the store. Free Event. No Registration Required. Please call to register at 973-478-3800 or stop by the circulatio

[R] Community Pilates Series: Session 1

Hackensack - Auditorium

Join us for a FREE 50-minute pilates class with instructor Chanae Hodge, founder of Figurehouse Pilates. Open to adults with all levels of experience. Attendees must bring their own mats. Registration is required. Please register for only one of the three time slots so that other patrons may have the opportunity to benefit from this wellness program. Questions? Email Madelynn at madelynn@johnsonli

[R] Community Pilates Series: Session 2

Hackensack - Auditorium

Join us for a FREE 50-minute pilates class with instructor Chanae Hodge, founder of Figurehouse Pilates. Open to adults with all levels of experience. Attendees must bring their own mats. Registration is required. Please register for only one of the three time slots so that other patrons may have the opportunity to benefit from this wellness program. Questions? Email Madelynn at madelynn@johnsonli

[R] Community Pilates Series: Session 3

Hackensack - Auditorium

Join us for a FREE 50-minute pilates class with instructor Chanae Hodge, founder of Figurehouse Pilates. Open to adults with all levels of experience. Attendees must bring their own mats. Registration is required. Please register for only one of the three time slots so that other patrons may have the opportunity to benefit from this wellness program. Questions? Email Madelynn at madelynn@johnsonli

Touch-a-Truck Event

Hackensack's Johnson Free Public Library

Saturday, September 19 from 12-3pm for children of all ages Come to Foschini Park and explore all things trucks! Kids can sit behind the wheel, take pictures and learn about police cars, fire trucks and more! Foschini Park is located at 278 River Street in Hackensack. Registration is not required. The rain date for this event is September 26th. Questions? Contact Mari at [email protected]

KALAGNY Pro Bono Clinic / 무료 법률 상담

Palisades Park - Meeting Room

Need legal advice? Join us at the Palisades Park Library for a Pro Bono Legal Consultation Day , hosted with the Korean American Lawyers Association of Greater New York. Volunteer attorneys will be available to provide free, confidential consultations to anyone in the community.

Yay! Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration

Ramsey - Meeting Room

In-Person Family Program All ages welcomed! Saturday, September 19th 2pm - 4pm Feel the beat with Fogo Azul NJ! As part of Ramsey's Hispanic/Latinx Heritage Month celebration, enjoy an unforgettable Samba Reggae performance, discover the rich traditions of Brazilian culture, and join in the fun with hands-on drumming and audience participation. Throughout our Cultural Celebrations series, we'll en

Music of Latin & Hispanic Countries

Westwood - Downstairs Meeting Room

A musical travelogue through the richly diverse world of Latin & Hispanic music! Acclaimed International Concert Violinist Dr. David Podles is performing Mariachi, Salsa, Tango, Samba, Cumbia, Cha Cha, Paso Doble, Mambo and more. Be prepared to be brought to Mexico, Panama, Uruguay, Brazil, Argentina, Puerto Rico, Cuba, The Dominican Republic and other countries of the Latin & Hispanic World.

Concert - Daydream Believer: A Tribute to The Monkees

Wyckoff - Shotmeyer Room

Micky Dolenz often says that the band The Monkees were like Pinocchio, the puppet who became a real boy. In The Monkees' case, they were actors in a TV show about a make-believe band... that became a real band ...a band that had six Top Ten hits, four #1 singles, four #1 albums, an award-winning TV show, made a feature film, and toured around the world. Please join us on Saturday, September 19, at

Family Trivia

Cresskill - Program Room

Make a team with your family or friends in our fall edition of Family Trivia. Compete, have fun & win prizes. One person registers for your entire team.

Author Talk with Charlotte Parker-Caminos

John W. Salzig Meeting Room

Join us for an afternoon with former Leonia resident and author Charlotte Parker-Caminos as she discusses her novel inspired by her grandmother’s emigration story to the United States. This historical novel grapples with real issues immigrants faced in the early 20th century. Registration is encouraged

Sensory Friendly Movie: Trolls Band Together (All Ages w/Adult)

Fair Lawn - Meeting Room

Saturday, September 19 from 10:30am-12:00pm All Ages w/Adult Registration required. Fair Lawn residents only Enjoy a showing of the movie “Trolls Band Together.” Kids are invited to move, make noise, and enjoy the movie in whatever way makes them comfortable. No snacks allowed.

Mermaid and Pirate Party

Oradell - Junior Room

Celebrate Talk Like a Pirate Day with a Mermaid and Pirate Party! Join us for face painting, games, crafts, and music. Face painting is on a first come first serve basis. Registration is required. Recommended for ages 3-8.

NJ Native Plant Workshop with Montclair Farms (Ages 5+)

Elmwood Park - Community Room

Get ready to dig in! In this hands-on lesson, young farmers will discover some of the plants that naturally call New Jersey home and learn why native plants are so important for local wildlife. Students will become part of an ecosystem themselves through a fun movement activity before getting their hands in the soil to plant their own seeds. Along the way, they’ll learn what seeds need to sp

Make Your Own Resin Dice Workshop, Part 1

Palisades Park - Meeting Room

Come make your own resin dice that can be used in popular games like Dungeons and Dragons! Adults only. Registration required. Attendance at Part 1 and Part 2 of Make Your Own Resin Dice Workshop required. Signing up for Part 1 of Make Your Own Resin Dice Workshop secures your place in Part 1 and Part 2. Part 2 takes place at 11:00am on Saturday, September 26th. Questions? Contact Jacqueline at ja